Descriptive Essay: Ellen's Stardust Diner

If you are looking for an “out of this world” experience located only a few blocks from Times Square then look no further. After being unable to secure our place at the famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner, my group and I set off in search of a replacement breakfast joint. It was a straight shot to the diner, not difficult to find at all. This is where we found the Galaxy Diner, only about a ten-minute walk from Times Square, in a more quiet area of the city. Open twenty-four hours, as soon as you walk through the door you are met with mouth-watering aromas and a friendly wait staff. It’s a casual sit-down diner, with numerous planets on the walls and features a picturesque view of outer space on the ceiling. It’s marvelous and breathtaking at the same time. There is some of the best early 2000’s music playing over the low murmur of other guests. Even though there was a big group of us, we were sat immediately amongst three different tables. This diner seemed to be a place for early morning workers to sit and enjoy some coffee and a quieter atmosphere than the city outside.

Even though my group of twelve was only able to taste some of their breakfast selections, portions were big and you definitely received what you paid for. A few settled for numerous breakfast dishes all piled together on one plate with whipped topping and sugary syrups while others went for pancakes or waffles. The hot chocolate was served in a delightful glass
I decided to take off the half a star as a result of the pepper toboggle. But the rest of my dining experience was great so I didn’t want to negatively affect my overall rating of the Galaxy Diner for that reason. Despite being unable to be serenaded by Broadway wannabes at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the Galaxy Diner turned out to be a great turn of events. Had it not been for Alyssa’s love for all things astronomical, we wouldn’t have chosen such an fascinating hidden