Gothamist: Last Look at the Cheyenne Diner

citibehr

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:56:38 -0500

Cantilever the new bldg over it! It's only a 1 fl building. Maybe it could be done without driving a column thru the diner. If that is too expensive, give them a few floor more as an 'incentive.' It would be a real attraction!

Spiritof76

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:39:15 -0500

They couldn't find a talented architect who could integrate the exterior decorations into the new building? Surely even a nine-story building could use a diner on the ground floor.

freddyhere

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:55:19 -0500

I guess that's what happens when you make the delivery guy the head cook...

wiseguynyc

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:24:07 -0500

Bad food or not, it's still sad to see this happening. Diners like this are a dying breed and yet they're the kind of thing that gives New York its character. Bland luxury condos add nothing to the character of this city on the other hand. I hope at least they can save the diner structure itself...

duck fat

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:19:05 -0500

I'm sorry to say ... I used to work just down the block from this diner ....... and the food was pretty bad. I wouldn't feel too bad even saying it sucked. It didn't set itself apart from the other many diners within one block of the place (tick tock, monlight). The only shame is the loss of jobs and the chrome diner ... but if you don't put any thought or time into food anymore, you're not going to make it in Manhattan unless your property is in the perfect location for turnover to cover your lack of regulars (due to crappy product). farewell, Cheyenne!

AvenueHebrew

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:57:51 -0500

My friends and I went in last night for a last round of burgers. Only a few people were still around, and they were no longer serving alcohol (so no firewater toast). The staff were all pretty much miserable. Farewell, noble Cheyenne. The paleface devils have robbed you of your land once more.

moocowtoo

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:39:44 -0500

these photos are terrible, dude working for the AP should know how to properly use a wide angle lens!