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Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD, Sydney, AU-NSW

Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD

3.8
3.8
1076 Reviews
$40 and under
American
Top tags:
Karen's Diner is a place of terrible service but great food. Come experience a burger joint and a dining experience like never before...

U16s Must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian. Any U16s booked without will be turned away at the door.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0413 506 085
  • Website
    http://www.bemorekaren.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    644 George St Level 1, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,076 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Good for groups

  • Sydney City

    Innovative

  • Sydney City

    Good for groups

1,076 Reviews

  1. Cloe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress we had was brilliant. Interacted with our young children and the adults in the most perfectly sarcastic and ‘Karen’ way. Would highly recommend this place.

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  2. KellyB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant was dead upon entering at 6:20 We were 10 minutes early the waitress went full 10 on us when we got there we knew what to expect. The only thing is it was rude and "funny" as it should be it was rude and awkward... I think if you get people in there seats and drinks and than go full on would keep people there and coming back going full 10 immediatly is just weird and won't make people return. Waitress is great at it I just think it needs to be differently to make it more fu as it should be

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  3. JoJo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    Where do I begin. I'm not sure you can put into words the disappointment my group and I felt when we attended at 7pm on Saturday, October 7th for my 40th birthday. Check out my Google review for details.

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  4. BrettJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great night , I loved giving it back as much as we were getting Highly recommend going for the experience

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  5. BernadetteW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very good entertainment, good was amazing and the drink was fantastic. The chirp brown was definitely big enough to share between 3

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  6. LeviF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. So glad I got to experience it. Loved being rude to the waiters and hearing their comebacks. Great atmosphere. My sister who's birthday we went for was also so happy to be there!

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  7. VickiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    What a fun lunch! Nice food and a show too lol. My son loved the interactions.

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  8. Rach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Hilarious! We had a really great time and loved the Karen banter

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  9. MichelleW

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great time, highly entertaining. Burgers and chips 4 dinner and some rude but witty entertainment.

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  10. SpongeBob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was amazing! Just the right amount of disrespect and comedy. So much fun!

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  11. NatashaR

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every minute, this place was so much fun!! The staff, absolutely loved the bitchiness and attitude. They need a raise! Was expecting much with the food, so I was more than impressed. The entertainment spot on! So much fun!! Everyone needs to try Karen’s Diner! I would highly recommend. Thank you for such a fun, different amazing night!!!

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  12. KathH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Under staffed, hot beer and then no more beer Staff not very entertaining for what they promote

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  13. WilliamB

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lived up to its name and reputation, everyone had a great time!

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  14. LorraineJ

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Unfortunately, the experience wasn't quite as good as my last visit which was about 3 weeks earlier. The foosd was still great though

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  15. KatieS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Food was nice, we were the only people there for most of it so fairly boring

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  16. RachelM

    Victoria

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Amazingly cringe worthy in the best way. Food was ok, cocktails were good. Service made us laugh so much.

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  17. LorraineJ

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. The staff were so rude (hahaha). The food was delicious. I will definitely be going back.

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  18. Anon

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    So cringe worthy. No one In there. Boring and would never recommend. Is nothing like it’s advertised like

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  19. Grace

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    I expected to be treated worse! We were also not made aware of the Sunday surcharge or additional cost for sauce. Our order was also not properly fulfilled and we had to wait to get this changed

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  20. DarrenS

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2
    While i understand the concept and the service is meant to be poor and rude, all that was fine, the quality of the food and the value was the issue, the wine advertised was not what was served and the price was excessive for what was provided. Unfortunately i did not pay or i would have questioned the bill i only found out after the bill was paid.

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  21. MissKMG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our night was exactly as expected! Lots of laughs with great food and drinks!…..

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  22. Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Full of flavour! I wish it was slower so we could have savoured the Karen’s experience. The Wait staff had great banter and made for a great interactive dining experience.

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  23. Jaewoo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food, Terrible service 🥰 We love Karen's attitude. She/he was savage.

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  24. KayA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was super funny and the kids enjoyed it a lot. The food was very average, burgers need to be better especially the buns, they were dry and overall not much flavour. The staff were great at there jobs and in character.

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  25. Taffy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely with the professional Karen servers!

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  26. TamaraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    What a great spot!! The food was delicious (and huge servings!), the 'service' was awesome! The staff were hilarious without being offensive. We're from out of town, but would definitely visit next time we're in Sydney!

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  27. HusseinO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff there know the limit to the staff know when to stop I had a joke around. They are absolutely professional. Would definitely recommend them and the food. Oh my god it’s so good.

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  28. MM32

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    Fun for the teenagers and a once off. I felt the staff tried but the food was terrible. The classic burger had way to much mayonnaise making it inedible

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  29. DonnaA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Only one staff waiting tables and didn’t have enough time to spend with customers to make us laugh. Food was nice but we did go there for the entertainment Int it was boring

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  30. Ilikefood

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    My second time to Karen’s. This time I bought my 15 year old daughter, her friend, 18 year old niece and my 16 year old special needs niece. I know what Karen is about and I enjoyed the playful digs at the obvious about us. However, not a big fan of the swearing overall. I just found that part a little tacky. The previous experience I had there was much more PG and genuinely funny. The WAP song playing was a little cringe to. I feel I was the true Karen in thinking hearing about WAP while I’m digging into a burger a cringe.

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  31. TaniaJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We dined in Sydney. Would go again as it was the best night with lots of fun.

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  32. MAWA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    I was a bit disappointed cause they were not as rude as I aspected and the food was mediocre. The games were fun but they could do it more often.

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  33. PetrS

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun fun fun Food fast and ok Service hilarious Great with older kids

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  34. Rach

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Overall was a really good night! Staff were perfectly unfriendly but held really great banter. The guy that served our table was fantastic and the staff stayed in character the entire time. Overall my friends and I had a great night!

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  35. michelleY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Maybe more staff to make it more fun! And more insults

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  36. Reee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    They called my daughter Shrek because of her bright green hair. Overall really brilliant, its the type of place where you go for the service instead of the food. The servers were very rude and it was quite enjoyable.

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  37. KatieW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I think we were a bit disappointed that the staff weren’t ruder but we loved it! The Decore is fab and we had a lot of fun.But deep down I was probably happy that they weren’t too rude.I won the trivia and loved my little toy! A nice kitsch touch.Music great and lots of lively patrons.I speak for the other two who had never met before.They said it was a great environment for meeting.We really did love it! I hope you stay open as I will be back! The setting really encouraged engaging conversation which can be difficult in other venues. Will be recommending to friends!

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  38. Brayden

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the staff are really funny

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  39. MelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time with many laughs and the food was great too

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  40. PedroM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place to have dinner, I felt like I was with my family but calmer and treated with more respect. I will return.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0413 506 085.

Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD is rated 3.8 stars by 1076 OpenTable diners.

Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Karen’s Diner - Sydney CBD

644 George St Level 1, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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