Good place to get a hefty burger or a couple slices. I used to order delivery from the other location, solid greasy spoon fare.

We stopped here for late nite grub and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant had a local feel, so it didnt seem too touristy, and a huge menu. It took us forever to decide what to eat because there were so many options. Prices are really reasonable for NYC and they are open all night. Our orders came out pretty quick... More

How is it that some businesses manage to assert their individuality so perfectly that they somehow transcend themselves and serve as archetypes? Big Nick's cramped and crazy dining rooms and huge, Greek-diner style menu are just part of the experience. The food is good in its genre, although one must admit that it isn't a style of cuisine that makes... More

Do not let the vaguely dodgy appearance of this place discourage you! It is a very basic, cheesy place, but the burgers are good! Really! I tried the one with guacamole and it was absolutely delicious, soft fresh bun, tasty meat cooked to perfection and according to my request, good beer and fair prices. The menu is huge and not... More

Very good value breakfasts ; cheap , good coffee ; honest staff (lost a $20 note one morning and was presented with it the next time !) ; varied menu ; open 24 hours ;

Close to Hotel Belleclaire & the food was great. We had the Pizza. The waitress took the time to have a little conversation with us when she found out we were visiting.

The best burgers and breakfasts on the upper West. No frills just huge and well prepared food and diner style efficiency A New York institution and one of the biggest menus I have seen

The place is a total dive but it was packed when we were there. The food was great and the service was authentic grumpy New Yorker. It was well priced but a little intimidating for an outsider like me especially if you want to use the washroom, which is past several "employees only" "do not enter" signs.

was back in the old neighborhood after being away a long time (left NY--and the Upper West Side--literally days before 9/11). big nick's was one of those joints i also MEANT to go to but never did. every time i'd get down around that area (lived on w. 122nd), my feet would somehow take me to the new wave cafe,... More