This American DINER was a COMPLETE DIVE and The BREAKFAST almost BANKRUPT ME...

America is known for it's Diners, they are the backdrop for many Hollywood Movies, with the booths that you can sit in and endless refills of coffee, the only issue is some of them are dives and this one in New York City located in The Financial District is rather expensive. You'd better have plenty of cash with you! The MacMaster went to review an American Breakfast and it almost bankrupt him including the tip!
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[@andyramsey2794]

What surprised me at the memorial gardens was how so quiet it is, especially when you consider how loud it is in New York. So eerie, and very emotional

[@richardgelber2740]

There used to be people loudly hawking crap tasteless souvenirs all over the place there; I guess the city has chased them away.

[@robertowensenzer4622]

Lee, so upset I missed you. I work at 3 World Trade Center and would've loved to have met you. Diner and breakfast looked disappointing. Next time you're in NYC, let me take you out for a decent meal. My treat!!

[@russbear31]

American here. Yes, we have the triangular, preformed hash browns in the US like you see in the UK. In fact, that's what the US McDonald's restaurants serve as "hash browns" for breakfast. (US grocery stores also sell them in the frozen food aisle.) They're not my favorite. You're right: Real American hash browns should be fried, shredded potatoes like "bubble and squeak," and they're even better if you add either diced onions or diced bacon to them. 😉

[@anderson-coletheresa4453]

Yes I agree shredded fried potatoes that is how I make them and eat them at cafe’s😊😊😊😊😊

[@anonymous77173]

Respect for goin to the trade centre site lee .. prayers for the families who haven't found peace . 😪🎩®️©️⚘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@janinehawkins9565]

Lee I am sorry to say that breakfast looked 😳 all I can say. I went to ground zero in 2004 when it was just a vast closed off space, incredibly emotional. Your words were exactly how I felt. You are such a honest straightforward guy and that's why this channel works so well 😍

[@mousecharger]

Dad is still hanging in there with his end of life and just want to say Lee your channel is keeping me going. So enjoyable x

[@TheMacMaster]

Sending you a virtual hug. ❤️🕶️

[@fnutboy]

Thoughts are with you mate x

[@baseman2002]

I love seeing the sights.

[@richardgelber2740]

FWIW, that fire truck that passed you at the end was Engine Co. #4, housed (along with Tower Ladder #15) in the fire house at the corner of Wall St. & South St. Many New Yorkers know the numbers of their local FDNY companies. Mine are Engine 40 and Ladder 35, which live right at the corner of Lincoln Center.

[@susangeoghegan399]

Thanks Lee keep sending great videos have a lovely time 😘

[@derekwilson4453]

Loved seeing more of New York, please keep showing more.

[@leslieschramm6252]

I remember Denis Norden saying the first time he went to New York he couldn't work out what was missing. He'd only ever seen New York in the movies. Took him all day to realise he was missing the background music in every film. I 'm enjoying the travelogue bits . Keep it up.

[@phil4986]

Great video , Lee. Wonderful opening shot again. 🤣Starbucks is shat coffee, my friend. Their Pikes place is not horrendous but what a pie hole store. You love the armpit local stores and I do too. Best to get your coffee there. Ice Cube Lee on display again. lol. The 911 stuff gets me because the whole thing was preventable and people in power did nothing to stop it. (completely my own view) LOL, about ten years ago, I sang 'I'm a barbie girl " at work for a solid week on time, My coworkers hated my guts at the end of the week. We were all laughing together though. Diners in America are hit or miss. Never eat at a place called Silver Diner, five dollars a plate for every single item lol. two eggs five dollars - two slices of bacon five dollars - two piece of toast five dollars -coffee-five dollars , butter. five dollars. lol...naw...but you get the idea. The finest places you will ever buy breakfast in America are the hole in the wall restaurants in a small hole on the sidewalk in a big building run by wonderful Chinese or Vietnamese or Muslim or any other people who are just trying to make a living, The carryout trays of food they make, are breakfast artwork. Beautifully made food for the pound that cannot be matched. I hope you get to enjoy one of these little armpit places of supreme culinary joy. The people who work at these places are amazing Americans and the food they make is a true joy to eat.

[@susancjones213]

I just love these New York vlogs I could watch them all day, I'd be just like you watching and listening to the sounds of NY just love it Lee, more please 🙏 ❤️ Onwards my friends the journey continues. 🤞🏻 this will put you over the 100,000 subs can't wait to see your play button 😆

[@suenoyes7073]

Great video, thank you for showing us the memorial pools, I visited ground zero when it was a building site, it is really is so emotional and will never forget that awful day. The food looked pretty rank - keep them coming Lee.

[@terencesaunders1357]

Another great video thank you. Loved visiting New York.

[@dartsmad1000]

Love these videos when you show what nyc is like. I've never been so it's great to see it.

[@stephenskorupa8983]

Great video Lee thanks for posting.I agree with your comments..life is too short to be miserable. Have a laugh cheer people up and enjoy life!!!

[@KG-ie5le]

Thanks for that....great video.....

[@sharonellis8776]

Lovely views. Lee, that was another expensive meal ! xx

[@82garethphillips]

Thanks for doing the walk arounds mate .. only chance I’ll ever get to see New York .. always been my dream to visit … current circumstances dictate it will only ever be a dream 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sylvia9292]

Such a touching video, thanks.

[@lizh2213]

Great vlog.. lovely seeing nyc,, and I’m the same, love all the sounds of the fire engines etc

[@petemaloney9510]

Love it Lee keep up the great work mate

[@tinalouise5880]

Loving your NY videos Lee…. Your channel is my absolute fave …..😊

[@sheilam4525]

There is not much good news around right now, so you certainly do bring some laughter and smiles😊. Nice mix of sightseeing and food again in the vlog💫👍

[@changnoi3637]

when i heard the siren going i was half expecting to see the Ghostbusters van go wizzing by 😉🤣🤣

[@philmoffett366]

Yeah we visited the memorial fountains when we were in newyork and you are spot on its such an emotional place to visit! But definitely a must visit! it's so incredibly sad😥

[@fredonline]

I've always enjoyed visiting Denny's and IHOP when in America, great value, humongous portions! 😋

[@janinehawkins9565]

I am sure now you will be aware of the terrible devistation of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Let's all take time to pray for them and if you can give a little donation it will surely help. X

[@davidregan8152]

Great video Lee really really enjoyed that reminded me of being in New York last may yeah bloody expensive now in New York I’m not surprised it cost that much 26 dolls!! And you didn’t get much either really!!

[@sharonedahl4895]

Well done you, this is the content I so look forward too from you.

[@Superbokka]

Great video Lee and of course we want to see the sights and sounds of NYC as well as the food. I've never been to New York but your trips inspire me to get there one day.

[@robgraham1204]

Always amazes me even in the UK how toast can be done wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@timshipman6395]

Music’s very. Heart to Heart🤣🤣

[@rockykarl-sp4oz]

i love the places where you go, its always sight seeing then food keep up the good work

[@jgassy63]

Lee keep up the good work you're videos in new York are brll . The food and the scenery are excellent 👍🏻

[@markmangan845]

Very enjoyable bud 😊😎👍

[@aprilclark3179]

Great video thank you

[@rudeboystu69]

Your comments about smiling reminded me of this fantastic poem by the incredible Spike Milligan: "Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I'd passed it on to him. I thought about that smile, then I realized its worth. A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth. So, if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected. Let's start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!"

[@davidmoore8992]

Beautiful poem

[@georgemurphy1966]

Those fountains at the memorial were beautiful very, very sad. my wife & I went to the Towers a few months after 911 & it was heart wrenching just standing there watching the workmen still removing the debris, horrible. we only went as my uncle was a priest in New York & he insisted we go a pay our respects by tying flowers to the temporary fence they put up, my wife got so emotional. sorry Lee I'll move on. That breakfast looked awful & for $21 plus tip it was worth watching just to warn people to stay away. Onwards

[@russbear31]

Eating anywhere in Manhattan will be expensive. That looked like a $10 breakfast to the rest of the US.

[@brianhutson2051]

Lee, thanks for taking me to places, I will never get to. All ways a pleasure to watch. All the best Brian

[@me1me271]

Love this video, mate. sombre moment during the memorial visit, like, you say we are lucky to be here.. But anyway, mate, I love your videos as usual. Keep up the great work😃

[@angelagraham9533]

Ground zero broke my heart,especially when I was on top of one of them towers the first time I went to NYC.

[@dogastus]

There's a 'diner' in my in my town. It makes me laugh every time I see it's neon sign in the window. It's supposed to say DINE but, with the joined up letters, I always read it as DIVE.

[@shanegammell578]

Another great review lee

[@alanpatterson2759]

Stockbrokers and Bankers ain't going to be eatin in that joiWnt...see what i did there!

[@garethvaughan426]

Loved ALL the vlog Lee, great seeing the sites, do NOT listen to the 'only foodies' loved it, hoping to get there myself soon. Probably will not be going there though lol. Very cheeky charging those prices. 3.5 from us ❤️

[@gazzertrn]

Love your American adventures , hope to get over there later in the year. Looks really oddball, but thats the charm and lure of the place . I cant wait .

[@theColonel01]

thats crazy money, thanks for the video Lee

[@patrickwong4824]

A dive that charges $26 for an average breakfast and won’t let you film.🙄🙄 You were generous at 4 Lee.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Thats now a deal in NYC. Went to Wendys and spent $20 on 3 items.

[@Prognosis__]

@@user-or6yn8pm3c I thought Australia was expensive 😆

[@lizzy.c.t407]

Thanks for the tour of New York lee, and getting freezing on the boat to show us that beautiful scenery lol.. the breakfast certainly wasn't the best for the price... That would cost about £7 here lol xx

[@magicdave93]

Great video Lee and definitely a 3 from me because it’s very expensive, keep them coming

[@Curryking32000]

another wonderful video and very moving. I can remember 9/11 like it was yesterday, what an awful time for everyone but NY looks very clean and well kept. Would love to visit there one day.

[@Supahoop]

Have been to the memorial fountains myself and it is a very emotional experience.

[@simoncarr6280]

We had some great breakfasts up in Midtown on both our visits to NYC. French Toast was a must have.

[@666JGNotts]

I have to say, this is an awesome video and would have been even without the food content. Really interesting content and brilliantly filmed and edited. I’ve never been to New York and probably won’t ever be able to afford to go but seeing stuff like this makes me feel like I’m there. Was this filmed at the weekend? I expected to see a lot more people in the streets.

[@ianthedoorman7997]

Keep us smiling Lee, there aren’t many people around at the moment giving us a laugh. BTW, -1 isn’t cold ya big Mansfield Softie. If there was any Yorkshire postmen out there, they’d be delivering post in their shorts 🩳🥶😉👍

[@TheMacMaster]

lol

[@pumbar]

The difference a change in music made. I really enjoyed this video as there was no Casey Neistat style 'lounge' soundtrack. Your choice of music for the video was great for the surroundings you were in. Great job, Lee, it's a ten out of ten for me!

[@elmondo3543]

Gotta have a word with ya pal Damo 😂😂

[@macrook1961]

For get the breakfast, our first trip to New York ten years ago, we sat in Times Square on the famous red steps waiting for the blue and white squad car, I was like a kid in a sweet shop when I heard the siren and so the police car, reminiscing back to Hill street blues. Let's stay safe out there.

[@jofereday7213]

Love New York, been twice & visited the Memorial both times & yes, even tho we didn’t know any victims of 911, it’s a very emotional experience. Beautifully done ❤ The fire sirens reminded me of a whaling cat 😂 such a fabulous city, this yorkshire lass will definitely be returning 😊 I think the whole of the US has got crazy expensive, was in Vegas a few months back & a can of lager was from $18 - $25 !!! Food expensive too! But we love our US holidays, it’s an amazing country ❤

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Last time I was there in 2008 I visited the WTC site and it was all still under construction, but there was a plaque by the station with all the names on it. Really poignant. I’d love to go back.

[@charvais]

Your a good humoured sport, Lee ... 👍🏻

[@RR-fg2rl]

Great video there was article in the times about the death of diners in America. With rent prices going up and inflation up it's very hard for diners to stay in business. One up in Harlem bacon and eggs and coffee is $20 no coffee or bacon it's 10 and that includes home fries. I like hash browns better than home fries barely any diner does hash browns in NYC which is shaved potatoes. If u get a omlette and meat on side and coffee. it's a lot more for lox eggs and steak eggs or Irish bfast are the most. Lots of diners close in city my fav the Broadway on 101& Broadway closed during summer. No diner gives you coffee and juice with meal anymore and that used to be standard.

[@elizabethgraham1819]

Hi Lee loving the videos can't believe the prices my daughter was there last November its been great too see the silver fox his patter is brilliant 🕷️

[@chrisayling3882]

Evening loving your new York vlogs intrsting to see a American cafe if I am right in 🤔 thinking.

[@paulcole4902]

Anytime I even think of the day that shocked the world still sends shivers down my spine..and I could tell you exactly where I was and what I was doing on that dreadful day

[@chrisaris8756]

Told you to go to City Diner at 2441 Broadway!!! Keep up the good work enjoying New York - you’ve inspired me to take a visit later in the year

[@richardgelber2740]

That is a good place, but I haven't been there in years. I think they're co-owned with the Manhattan Diner (?) at 90th & Broadway.

[@stevenc5227]

When i was in the USA, i went to a few diners, but mostly went to McDonald's, although Denny's Diner was ok they are a chain though so standards are a bit higher, not that expensive as i remember but was over 10 years ago.

[@seanmcdyre6167]

Great vlogg from the big apple👍

[@user-lr2rf1zm1n]

You’re a self-proclaimed food AND travel vlog, some will want to watch the travel sections whilst some of us do just want to see the food & reviews, so the time stamp comments do help actually😂

[@dee9917]

Brilliant film sully

[@jackiekeeber8947]

When yo got off that ferry😂😂 brrrrrrrrrrrr

[@kevwalton272]

personally i like the walkabouts, not been to new york but you do capture the feel of the place. some great shots btw.

[@davewalker113]

Nicely done at the memorial Lee!

[@edwardbennett2072]

Great blog as usual Lee, prices have gone nuts in the States compared to when I was there in 2010 /12, the only reason I can think that it’s that much is because you are down town Manhattan! Breakfast looked average I’d give it a 6 tops 👍

[@paulwhitehouse3986]

Hey Lee, absolutely love the channel we watch every Vlog thank you, whilst your in New York would you mind taking a trip and reviewing Guy Fieri's restaurant in Times Square, amazing Chef and considered the "best chef in the world" love his videos Triple D and have all his books, whatever we cook from them the family loves, he's a lovely guy and family man, cheers Paul

[@andyparr3095]

Great video, keep showing me the sites and maybe some more of the people. Bad luck on the diner but sometimes you need the tourist type as they will meet British pre-conceptions …Onwards!!!

[@GrizzlyBear-kh5yx]

Hey Lee, Enjoyed the vid. I feel that was a high price for a breakfast but a lot of things are expensive in NYC nowadays. I would recommend going to the south east the next time you go to the US. Lot's of great food there, and also sights to see. My family is from GA, and I would recommend the Varsity, Jr's log house and the waffle house if you ever go down to the Atlanta area. I would recommend that you go to a baseball, basketball or Football game when you next to go to the US. Keep up the vids Lee!

[@rbnhd1144]

That Breakfast here in Oregon would have been $15 plus regular restaurant coffee @ $3.89, and tip, things have gone up in leaps n bounds here, everybody seems very greedy, coffee actually doubled over the last year or two even though the price of coffee has stayed stable.

[@jasonhyman6270]

Love you to review Denny’s breakfast , my favourite

[@TheMacMaster]

I did that in Las Vegas. 👍🏼

[@paulb4877]

Great Video 👍. We first visited the U.S. in 1993 and then New York was expensive compared to Florida, But now all the prices eating out right across America have risen out of control. It's got to the point that with the price rises and poor £ to $ rate and then adding Tax and 20% tip that for a 2 week holiday for a British family it's really not worth visiting especially when you can save a few thousand pound by going 5 STAR all inclusive in Mexico or the Caribbean.

[@markmakinson1423]

Great vid Lee. Can not wait until September when I’m in the big apple 🍎 Keep up the great work from Perth Australia

[@TheMacMaster]

Thank you. Looking forward to coming to Australia. ✈️🎥🕶️🎬

[@kerrys5540]

Those poor people on the memorial. They are all just names..until you see tributes to them 😒

[@154300]

The section on the world trade center was moving. Just shows your emotional side. Love the vids

[@bogden6153]

Soon too be 100k brother well done

[@MrEdwinhardesty]

A New Yorker told me once, when I was visiting there, that New Yorkers don't like people looking at them (staring at them?). It might be a pychological thing because it's so crowded there with people constantly close to you and they instinctively try and guard their small amount of private space. So maybe over there people are less tolerant of people filming around them and that's why the waitress said it wasn't allowed.

[@sandiemarian304]

🍾🍾🥂🍰MacMaster is this correct 100k subscribers? Congratulations sorry for being late to the party.

[@maxamillion03]

That's New York for you Lee ;) !

[@richardgelber2740]

Not really. Some people who work in the financial district don't care what anything costs. Others know better and go elsewhere. It all depends on exactly where you go.

[@AlexGtheOG90]

Can’t wait for the Australia trip!

[@davemulready]

Nice One Lee . 26 Dollor For That 🤥.Not For Me 🤣🤣. Great Vlog Anyway❤.

[@annettecrook1185]

How much??? Love seeing New York. Only been once but it totally hooked me in. I went to a museum all about thectein towers. It seemed to be a in what was, a shop. It's one of the most emotional places I've been. Seeing you at the fountains brought it all back. So very very sad.

[@richardgelber2740]

I can somewhat understand the no-filming rule in that restaurant. At any given time, there could be customers who wouldn't want to be filmed, not to mention law enforcement from at least a dozen possible city, state, and federal agencies.

[@paulsomers9442]

Keep the combo of sights with food Lee. It works perfectly

[@junemccann5981]

Aww loved the views from the boat and fab music Lee! So sad seeing those photos. Cost was far too much for a basic couple things on your plate. Not a good welcome either for you. 👎 But you always bring the smiles. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx

[@Jimdirt7898]

Your mate tucked you up like a kipper lol.

[@patrickwong4824]

“You got the money, you can have whatever you want”, only one question was she good-looking?🤣🤣🤣

[@keithphilbin3054]

Smuckers jams are lovely btw. My favourite is the white grape 'jelly' on good well-done toast with Lurpack butter. Can't really get it in the UK though. I wrote to Smuckers and asked for a couple of small packs of that jam, but they refused ☹

[@RushfanUK]

You can buy it on Amazon quite easily.

[@samwebb510]

Are you still planning on going up to the ledge Lee? Also, have they removed the scaffolding from the flat iron now? I couldn't wait to see that building when we went and it was covered up 🙈 go back to primark for some gloves too 😂 xx