For the past few years the outside dining options on the Marymount meal plan have been, well, less than spectacular. With La Baguette closed for renovations for the foreseeable future, Midnight Diner uptown and away from where many students live, and Portifino’s Pizza long since a thing of the past, MMCers were unsure of where they would be able to grab a bite after class.Enter Midtown Restaurant. The neighborhood restaurant with a friendly diner vibe is just one block from the 55th St. Residence Hall. The menu closely resembles a book and has more options than you could possibly imagine.
Watching what you eat or trying to stay healthy? Salads, wraps, smoothies, and eggs are available for the diet-conscious collegiettes. The salads are huge and full of fresh fruit, delicious cheese, and perfectly cooked meat. The smoothies are fruity concoctions with Greek yogurt. The omelets are cooked to order and come with toast and potatoes.Is it a cheat day? Do you really just need something greasy and delightfully bad for you? Burgers, grilled cheese, milkshakes, and pancakes are also on the menu! The burgers would make any greasy food enthusiast proud. Our favorites? Chocolate chip pancakes with bacon and their sweet potatoes fries! Who can say no to chocolate and bacon as breakfast?It’s not just the great food that has already made this place a hit among all of the students, but rather the atmosphere. It’s a place you can bring homework from your hardest class and somehow it would seem less hard with a chocolate milkshake or a slice of pie to help you out. It is a place where you will always see someone you know and never have to eat alone. And it’s a place where the wait staff learns your usual order and is happy to have you there.
If you aren’t feeling a sit-down meal, Midtown delivers quickly right to your door! 3 a.m. fries and milkshakes? We think yes.Midtown Restaurant is located at 155 E 55th St between 3rd and Lex and is open 24/7. The MMC meal plan is accepted and splitting checks among friends or roommates or anyone else isn’t a problem, but be sure to bring some cash for the tip!
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