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  "slug": "carnegie-diner-and-cafe",
  "name": "Carnegie Diner & Cafe",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/carnegie-diner-and-cafe",
  "jsonUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/carnegie-diner-and-cafe.json",
  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/carnegie-diner-and-cafe.md",
  "cuisine": "American Diner",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
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  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Two rooms: 20 seated (small); 90 seated / 110 standing (large)",
  "description": "Carnegie Diner & Cafe brings classic American comfort food to your group celebration in their two flexible private rooms, where the intimate 20-person space creates cozy dinner party vibes while the expansive room accommodates up to 110 guests with that authentic NYC diner energy. Located right in the bustling heart of Chelsea on Broadway, this lobby-level gem serves up generous portions of all-day breakfast favorites, towering sandwiches, and nostalgic diner classics that'll have your group lingering over coffee and sharing stories late into the evening.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 20,
    "max": 30,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 1884,
  "address": "1262 Broadway Located on the lobby level of Martinique, on Broadway, 49 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 551-1185",
  "website": "https://carnegiediner.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7484883,
    "lng": -73.9879783
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Tuesday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Wednesday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Thursday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Friday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJh8FpogBZwokRlA2lgGTgDiI",
  "photos": [
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups of 7 to 10 walk in or reserve for casual a la carte diner meals, often before Carnegie Hall shows.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe parties of 7 to 9 seated in the main dining room, sometimes after a short wait, rather than in a separate space.",
      "Ordering is a la carte from a large diner menu, with servers splitting checks across the table.",
      "One reviewer advises booking through OpenTable rather than Google or Yelp to avoid lost reservations.",
      "Groups report peak lunch and pre-show times are chaotic, with kitchen backups reported by some."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Servers handle split payments for larger tables quickly",
      "Staff find space for parties of 7 to 8 on short notice",
      "Huge menu suits picky eaters and dietary restrictions",
      "Food often arrives fast for groups"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Reservations sometimes lost or delayed an hour at peak",
      "Full party must be present before seating; little waiting space",
      "Servers visibly stretched when large parties arrive"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "group lunch",
      "birthday celebration",
      "pre-theater dinner",
      "colleague dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 30,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}