I've eaten there for years by myself at different hours and have never experienced this.
My favourite breakfast spot when visiting NYC , always on my own and always excellent service.
I too am sorry for your experience. But I can speak for my own experience with the establishment and as a single patron they sat me and it was my first visit. I will also say the staff was very friendly food is excellent so I would hope you would give then a try again sometime.
Sorry for your experience. I cannot answer it as I was just a customer twice with 2 other people and our experience was excellent. .
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