After-hours diners beware: This menu is so big it has a table of contents.
Free delivery
Burgers & pizzas
Desserts
New York's west side - compulsive noshers, weekend partyfolk, mellow-groovy happyfolk, dedicated loners, lovers after the afterglow...all of us know, deep down in our stomachs, that the pizza joints emergency pizza service fulfills a very human - and often desperate need. When sudden hunger strikes, you gotta eat.
Every night of the week, the pizza joint's understanding management keeps the ovens hot and the delivery staff running, within the pizza joint's neighborhood, delivery is free.
The chef stands ready to pile on the mushrooms and anchovies, or to tempt the truly distraught with a catalog of exotic variations - western pizza, chili pizza, beefburger pizza, and many more. Nick, the restaurants worldly wise owner, has seen everything: you needn't hesitate to confide your ultimate pizza fantasy, be it pizza with clam sauce or olives and feta cheese. A devoted pizza connoisseur
The Scene A dive that's been featured on the "Late Show," Big Nick's lines its walls with photos of the famous and not-so-famous people who have eaten here. Signs describing the various dishes are hung every which way, and the waitstaff criss-cross constantly between the diner's two rooms.
The Food It might be easier to decide what you're in the mood for, rather than trying to slog through the massive 14-page menu. Burgers, pizza, pasta, steaks, calzones, salads, chili, souvlaki, shakes, sandwiches, smoothies, desserts--there's not much you won't find here. Although the dingy atmosphere might suggest otherwise, the grub is surprisingly fresh and well-prepared--especially considering that most items are less than $8. Salads are huge and crisp, and burgers, including the one-pound Sumo burger, are made from 100-percent Angus steer. It's also known for pizza and Greek dishes (owner Nick was raised in Athens). Breakfast is served 24 hours a day.
It's a place for anybody (kids, grandparent, mom, dad). To me is a little bit like comfort food, an they a menu were it's hard for you to choose it make you order like 5 combination. The minute you walk in you feel like you are in grandma's kitchen. I don't get tired of their food. The shakes are heavenly and the desert Umn Umn Umn! To die for it. Meet lover, vegetarians, pizza lover, salads eater is a place for every body.
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Big Nick's has big burgers: there must be a 1/2 pound of meat in each burger! And they have any combination you could possibly think of that could go on a burger! Not the best looking place to dine in, but if you are looking for a good burger, definately the place to visit.
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My family and I were at Big Nick's this weekend. We were in the area and asked some folks where we could get a good burger and they directed us to Big Nick's. The burger's were big and juicy and the steak fries were delicious! All for under $10 bucks each.
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I enjoy coming here with my family every so often - it is a very tight squeeze for larger parties, but the service is fast and the food is what you want from this old New York establishment..hearty and greasy! The ambience is unique.
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Big Nick's has absolutely everything you can possibly imagine to eat. A diner whose many is 10 pages long is always overwhelming, but can basically satifly any craving. The service is real New York style. The place is cramped, but it's very unique and a good experience. Ingredients are stacked up the walls and in every liittle nook.
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Cures your hangover before you have it
By JoshNYC
I've never met a burger here that I didn't like, and it has all the ingredients a junk food junkie could ask for.
My only wish is that there was more space to move - the quarters are tight and it gets crowded. If you're picking up, there isn't much room to wait inside - you always feel like you're getting in someone's way.
That being said, I'd deal with the lack of space anytime for pretty much anything on the menu.
Pros: Great greasy food, fast friendly service, affordable prices Cons: Cramped inside
Posted 02/05/09
Very bad service and even worse Management
By madskills705
We ordered delivery one day to our hotel. It took twice as much time as they said it would, the man only brought 2 of the 3 items we asked for. We called to ask for any compensation and the manager was very rude and spoke with an unacceptable tone. He never returned a refund for our food. The food wasn't even that great. Don't go there, the food is disgusting and the service is unacceptable.
Posted 12/22/08
Biggest menu I've ever seen!
By YuMmErS09
I've been here a few times and I must say: DELICIOUS. The food is always fresh tasting [no matter what time] and it always leaves you wanting more...maybe because there is sO much to choose from!! It's a quiet spot which is great for meeting with friends and grabbing a [good] bite. They have EVERYTHING on this menu. 24 hr breakfast...all types of pizza and sandwiches...salads...seriously, everything lol. Best part is that its all Mm-mM GOOD!
Pros: delicious food at great price Cons: location is very small [tight seating]
Posted 10/09/08
good burgers-pizza not too bad either
By abemauer
it is what it is... greasy greek diner taken to an american level. burgers are juicy, reasonable prices. pizza by the slice, big, foldable, hot. this is better than Nikos, which is the sister restaurant. love that it is open 23 hours a day. great place when everything else is closed.
Posted 07/06/08
the best cheeseburgers in nyc
By neely325
Big Nick's has my all-time favorite cheeseburgers! I get the cheddarburger, which comes loaded with cheddar cheese, and waffle fries, which are perfectly seasoned and crunchy! The burgers are thick, juicy and seasoned to perfection!! I can't go more than a couple of weeks without this meal. Plus, Big Nick's menu is so thick that it has a table of contents!! It has everything one could possibly desire, and everything I have eaten there has been delicious!
