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The inspiration for 'Monks', as it was known in the series, was real-world Tom's Diner on Broadway @ 112th St. This same place was also the setting for the Suzanne Vega song "Tom's Diner."
If you are on the west side below 110th St. take a #1 or #9 LOCAL UPTOWN and get off at the 110th Street Station. Walk to 112th ST - the restaurant is on the corner of 112th and Broadway
Only the exterior of Tom's was used in the show. The interior (on the show) was a set in L.A. that looks nothing like the real diner's interior in NYC. Just wanted to let you know so you won't be disappointed.