The Original Soup Kitchen — 259A W 55th St
The Original Soup Kitchen (the stand itself), NYC · Al Yeganeh's actual 1984 stand · 259A W 55th St · lobster bisque, bread, an apple
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The neon corner diner behind every Monk's Café establishing shot, still serving at 2880 Broadway.
Tom's Restaurant — the real Monk's Café
NYC Tourism (official visitor guide) · Grab a booth under the neon 'RESTAURANT' sign — Monk's exterior in nearly every episode.
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Free to visit · diner mains ~$10–20
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From Seinfeld (1989–1998) — The puffy shirt, the Festivus pole, the Kramer, the LeBaron, Monk’s.
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The Puffy Shirt — replica
By The Sword · The pirate shirt a low-talker mumbled Jerry into — white rayon ruffles, S/M–2X.
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