Central diner is okay. The food is usually on point. The problem is this place is sooo loud. The noise echoes all around. Do not think you'll be better off sitting on the diner side, because it's smaller, because all that gives you is better access to hearing the owners screaming at and berating the kitchen staff your entire meal. I am not kidding. Every time I have gone there this happens. I'm not sure why anyone would think any other human being should be berated for their entire work day, or why their customers should hear it too. And those huge delicious looking cakes in their display case are dry. The only reason I'd go back here is for the monte cristo... it's delicious!