Junior's Restaurant and Bakery

Junior's Restaurant and Bakery at 386 Flatbush Avenue Extension in Downtown Brooklyn has operated since 1950 and is one of the borough's best-known diners. The cuisine is classic American diner and Jewish deli fare, and the restaurant's fame rests on its cheesecake, which is baked on site and sold by the slice and as whole cakes. The original plain cheesecake is the emblematic dessert, with a dense, creamy texture and a thin sponge-cake base, and it is the item most visitors come for. On the savoury side, the pastrami sandwich, potato pancakes, burgers, matzo ball soup, roast chicken, breakfast plates and large deli-style sandwiches are the standard orders, and portions are generous. The dining room is a large, bright, retro-style space with booths, a counter and a bakery display, and the atmosphere is family-friendly, casual and busy, especially before and after events at nearby venues. Noise levels are moderate to high. There is no dress code. The restaurant offers milkshakes, malts, egg creams, soft drinks, coffee and a limited selection of beer and wine. Reservations are generally not required, and the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, with parties seated as tables free up, though larger groups may wish to call ahead. It is typically open daily from early morning until midnight, and hours should be confirmed. Prices are moderate, with sandwiches and main courses commonly costing fifteen to twenty-five dollars and a slice of cheesecake somewhat less. The Downtown Brooklyn location is close to the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Bridge Park area and the Fulton Street shopping district, so it suits a meal before or after an event or a day exploring Brooklyn in New York City.