Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant

    3.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant Photos

    AMWELL VALLEY DINER RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant

    Recommended Reviews - Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    a sandwich and french fries
    Jack M.

    Jill was very nice and offered to switch out soup. There was not many people at 3 to 4. Jill was the best waitress ever. Christmas decorations super nice and very clean. Reminded me of the good old days in the 70s. Can we all say thank you to Jill though. BURGER WAS WELL DONE QND ASKED FOR MEDIUM. It's ok because took it back and was better. Jill was ok.

    New appetizer
    Hollie S.

    Recently I went to the Amwell Valley Diner in Ringoes NJ. It's only about an hour from me, so it's surprising it's taken me this long to venture up there. I arrived around noon on Sunday. I expected it to be more crowded, but I quickly found a booth. Atmosphere: The Amwell Valley Diner is an old school metallic diner. It matches everything you visualize in a diner from the chrome exterior to the powder blue booths inside.  There are plenty of booths, tables, as well as a full-length bar. Coffee: The Amwell Valley Diner brews the local Lacas coffee which was a nice surprise. Even though the mug was small, it was refilled often. Food: The Amwell Valley Diner has all of the stereotypical diner options: eggs, wraps, and a few dinner options. There isn't anything unique on the menu, but it has enough options to please anyone. I decided to order the new Mediterranian sampler. It came with olives, hummus, pita, Tzatziki sauce, and an olive tapenade. It was kind of thrown together and could have used a better presentation. Other than that, it was good. There was nothing special but a good appetizer I would order again. Keeping in a Greek mood, I decided to order a gyro with fries. The gyro was stuffed with plenty of gyro meat, Tzatziki sauce, and lettuce. The fries were nice and crispy, which is my favorite. Service: The food came out quickly, and the waitress was friendly and funny. It was clear all of the waitresses enjoyed their job and working there. Overall Thoughts/Would I come Back? I liked the Amwell Valley Diner and would go back. It was a pleasant stop.

    The no. 4 breakfast special
    Shelbi B.

    Good place to stop in for breakfast. Food came out quickly and hot, and the staff was friendly. Can't beat a classic diner breakfast

    Soggy lettuce that couldn't be eaten and excess dressing at bottom of to go container

    We ordered 2 salads to go on a Saturday night. They were very pleasant on the phone, apologized that it would take 20 minutes to prepare! The Cobb salad was beautiful, huge and well presented with plenty of dressing in to go cups. The Greek salad was lacking. It arrived over dressed (see picture) and soggy, very close to inedible. It was less than half the size of the Cobb and although the dressing was delicious, there was more than a quarter of a cup of it at the bottom of the container. It never occurred to me to ask for dressing on the side, a to go salad should NEVER be dressed.

    Gerald S.

    Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant is an old school Jersey diner owned and operated by Greeks (as almost all Jersey diners are) on Rt. 31 in Ringoes, New Jersey. It has been at this location for several decades, but I had not eaten here in almost that long. Returning from Flemington, I decided to stop in and see what was cooking. The floor plan has a long counter on one side, and booths along the front wall. There is more dining space off to one side. The menu is what you would expect from a stainless steel kitchen, with a 24/7 breakfast and plenty of lunch and dinner combos. I was attracted to the Mousaka, and asked my server about it. She assured me it was authentically Greek and made in house. Along with it came options for a cup of soup, a side salad, and a basket of fresh hot bread. All this for $12.99. I wasn't sure I wanted that much food, but it was an opportunity to try a variety of things. The Chicken Noodle Soup was made with farfalle pasta and had a few chunks of vegetables. While it was okay, the broth was weak, as if diluted to add volume. I did like the bowties floating in the cup. The Side Salad was 95% Iceberg Lettuce with a few slices of cucumber and carrots. The Balsamic dressing was thin and oily, and the greens hardly worth the effort to chew. I left it barely touched. The Mousaka was a large portion with sliced Potatoes on the bottom, Ground Beef in the middle, Eggplant above that, and topped in Bechamel Sauce. While not the best Greek entre I have ever had, it was substantial and had a good taste. Service came with a smile, and my server reminded me that dessert was also part of the deal. She handed me a mini cup of Rice Pudding. I really had no room for it, so I took a taste, knew that it was again a decent effort at this classic, if far from best of breed (I do love me some rice pudding). Tucked away in the Amwell Valley, my expectations were not high for this diner. It was a decent place for dinner, but nothing was good enough to make me a fan.

    Booth seating

    See all

    Photo of Jack B.
    1
    10
    16

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe A.
    12
    44
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Bette D.
    21
    61
    40

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jack M.
    0
    27
    13

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S W.
    0
    22
    5

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of yaagul D.
    49
    42
    44

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gerald S.
    1919
    3893
    17459

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Colin M.
    2
    82
    168

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim L.
    6
    76
    24

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    A good solid breakfast and friendly family atmosphere. Plenty of options. Love the fresh pumpkin muffins.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daniel C.
    3
    105
    22

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Linda H.
    28
    37
    85

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant

    Review Highlights - Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant

    My partner got the Hungry Man which included pancakes with eggs and bacon.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Diners 5,897 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Mom's Restaurant - Table full of omelets

    Mom's Restaurant

    3.5(51 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    Mom's restaurant is great. Breakfast was delicious, banana pecan pancakes. I would recommend to you…read moreand your family for breakfast or lunch. You'll enjoy the family atmosphere and pleasant servers. Enjoy!

    Talk about a slice of old-school Americana. Mom's in Ringoes is a welcome throwback to a simpler,…read moremore relaxed time. "More coffee, Bob?" rings out from across the smallish, cozy room. Workers that all seem to be family cruise effortlessly through the cute butcher-block tables that are supported by old Singer sewing machine bases. Everything just seems so.... normal. Nothing fancy, nothing artificial. Even the pace of the room seemed relaxed and unhurried, and yet, the food came out quickly and efficiently, served with a warm smile. Speaking of the food, my blueberry pancakes were sublime. Slightly crispy on the edges, thick enough, but not so thick as to feel like I am eating a slice of cake. A good amount of actual blueberries, plenty of whipped butter, and (gasp) REAL maple syrup (available for a slight up-charge). I got two portions, and was happy to pay the extra fee! Such a simple addition, and well worth the money. If you don't want to pay more for that level of quality and experience, there is plenty of 'regular' syrup on the table. Third-generation owner Chrissy came over to say hello, and I wish her all the success in the world. She seems to take on the Sisyphean task of preserving this little roadside gem in a world obsessed with faster, cheaper, more convenient food with a smile, but her face reveals the underlying realization that the world is changing around her. The short ride down Rt. 179 into Ringoes from Rt. 202 feels like entering a time machine, a trip back to a simpler, more honest and real time. What a great way to start any day. It certainly started this reviewer's Saturday off with a smile. I'll be back.

    Photos
    Mom's Restaurant - Specials continued

    Specials continued

    Mom's Restaurant - Menu

    Menu

    Mom's Restaurant - Chefs specials

    See all

    Chefs specials

    Frenchtown Cafe - Nutella French Toast

    Frenchtown Cafe

    4.5(244 reviews)
    14.6 mi
    $$

    We are former New Yorkers. I feel like we were in every café and diner in New York after you're…read moreliving there for so many years. There is nothing like this café in New York City. It puts every diner to shame. The food is absolutely fantastic! So fresh they overdeliver they even have fresh turkey sliced every day to put on their sandwiches. We just moved to Frenchtown and do not have a workable kitchen yet so we've eaten every lunch there for two weeks and try something different every time. I can't recommend a single sandwich or salad because every single one was just perfect including the soups. Don't even get me started with the staff. They're so good. They are attentive, fast, kind, everything you would wish a waste to have to be when you're tired and hungry. They just deliver. So standing ovation to the kitchen and the staff. And the atmosphere is quaint and simple, not overdone and too cute. They have outdoor seating in the warmer months and there seems to almost always be aligned so going to yelp and getting yourself on the waiting list is probably super smart. We love the Frenchtown Cafe. XO Nanci and Michael.

    The food was good and so were the beverages. Between my friends and I we had one of the grain…read morebowls, one of the sandwiches and one salad. I also tried the soup of the day which is the chicken corn chowder and I highly enjoyed it. It's a very small cafe and not much room to move about so when it's packed it gets pretty noisy. The couple things I want to note are around how long it was to wait for a table and food. We arrived in the area around 1125am and I called to place my name on the wait-list. Upon answering, the hostess informed me you have to place your name on the waitlist in person. No issue, I walked over to do this. Only to find out that the waitlist is monitored by Yelp, which can easily be done online. So that was very frustrating to see at the start. We then were told to wait 15-20 minutes. When we got to the front of the list, they then informed us that we needed to wait an additional 20-30 minutes as the kitchen needed to flip. This was very confusing and a big turn off. Eventually, I spoke with a woman who allowed us to come inside and sit down instead of waiting outside for over an hour. It would have been nice to know at the outset of this whole interaction that breakfast wasn't going to be an option and then it would be an hour before we could order and eat. At the end of the day, we ate our great food and enjoyed being able to dine at this place. I will just look into a few more places on my next visit here.

    Photos
    Frenchtown Cafe - Interior 1

    Interior 1

    Frenchtown Cafe - French Dip (asked for sweet potato fries instead of chips)

    French Dip (asked for sweet potato fries instead of chips)

    Frenchtown Cafe - Chef signature grain bowl

    See all

    Chef signature grain bowl

    Amwell Valley Diner Restaurant - diners - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...