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148 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023
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Old John's has been a fixture near Lincoln Center for roughly 70 years (with a pandemic-era closure and 2021 reopening), and The Infatuation reports it draws a 20-30 minute wait during peak times without a reservation on weekends.
The Infatuation's reviewer visited on a Saturday at noon and found the restaurant "jam-packed with a waiting line outside," reflecting the steady weekend crowds the classic luncheonette pulls given its proximity to Lincoln Center.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepts reservations via Resy
Walk-ins: Walk-ins accepted; weekend peak waits run 20-30 minutes
About 20-30 minutes during peak times without a reservation on weekends, according to The Infatuation, which found the restaurant jam-packed with a line outside on a Saturday at noon.
Yes, reservations are available through Resy, per The Infatuation.
Yes, walk-ins are accepted, but expect a 20-30 minute wait at peak weekend times without a reservation, per The Infatuation.
Sources: The Infatuation
