I'm pretty sure all the amazing reviews of this establishment are thanks in large part to the friendly staff. It was so cool to watch them in action, like an old movie set at a diner. Their interaction with the customers, particularly the regulars, was so nice and welcoming I could barely stand it. For that reason, I can see this place being rated highly.
As for the food, I found it to be pretty standard breakfast fair. I had corned beef hash with eggs. I asked for my eggs medium, but they came out a bit under for me with the whites a little runny, so I barely touched them. The hash browns and corned beef were pretty good with a nice crispiness. I asked for a biscuit on the side, which was a nice treat. Could have been cooked a tad longer, but all in all it was tasty.
I would surly come back to 40th Street Cafe. The quaint diner feel was so unique and nice... that would bring me back for sure.