Ellen Hart first founded Ellen’s Café across from City Hall in 1987. Afterwards, she rebranded as Ellen’s Stardust Diner and moved to its current Times Square location at W. 51st Street & Broadway. Ellen’s is open 365 days a year from 7am to midnight and welcomes New Yorkers, celebrities, and tourists from all over the globe. The restaurant is known for its “singing waitstaff” and 1950s retro themed restaurant. Many “Stardusters” have gone on to Broadway careers. Ellen, who was born and raised in New York, can sometimes be found making singing cameos at the diner as well.