About Restaurant

Welcome to Tom's Restuarant! Tom's is a family owned restaurant that has been around since the 1940's. It has been graced with a song by Suzanne Vega and most recently it is the site of Monk's Diner from the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Tom's has been a staple in Morningside Heights taking care of the locals as well as Columbia students. Come and visit us and have a great cheeseburger and the best milkshake in New York! Tom's Restaurant has been a staple in Morningside Heights New York for over 70 years. This picture shows Tom's restaurant before it was expanded and its name changed to Tom's. Kane was a Jewish owner who sold his place to Thanasi (Thomas) a Greek immigrant. Tom then sold his share to Greek immigrants from the islands of Kassos and Sifnos. The picture was taken by the New York city tax department.

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