For visitors or residents of New York City looking to go back in time, all the way back to the 1950s, we have the place for you: Ellen’s Stardust Diner in Manhattan. This great looking diner is full of period correct retro details, and even features a waitstaff that has been known to sing. Talk about dinner and a show! We think that it’s the best 50s-themed diner in all of New York City. To learn more about this fun, funky establishment, keep reading, below.

Ellen’s Stardust Diner is located at 1650 Broadway, which is smack dab in the Theater District of Manhattan. It’s a great place to go before or after catching a show on Broadway. It can make a memorable night that much more memorable.
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The diner is full of retro-style artifacts, an indoor train, and a screen modeled after a drive-in theater that displays great performances from the 1950s.
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The cafe was opened in 1987, making it the first 1950s-themed restaurant in New York City.
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Ellen’s is famous for their singing waitstaff. Ellen’s alumni have gone on to perform on Broadway in musicals like “Avenue Q,” “Jersey Boys,” Wicked,” “The Lion King,” and many more. You never know who you might see, and what they might achieve in the future.
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Ellen’s Stardust Diner was even featured in a movie: “New Year’s Eve,” starring Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s also been seen in episodes of “American Idol” and the “Today Show.”
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Then there’s the food, which covers all of the classic diner staples and more. For breakfast, we recommend the Holy Moly French Toast, which is sweet mascarpone French toast that is then topped with strawberries, salted caramel, vanilla crème and toasted coconut.
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Don't forget to grab a shake or another fun, cold drink. Our favorite is the classic hot fudge milkshake.
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While in the Broadway area, we think it would be simply wrong to not stop by Ellen’s Stardust Diner, be it for a full meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner—or just a little post-show milkshake. This 50s-themed diner in New York City really captures the magic of the era. While in the city, why not also check out one of the world’s largest department stores? And for those looking for a place to stay in the Broadway area, we recommend the Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square.

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