I've been here many times I should've reviewed it sooner. I stopped by today, Sunday, January 5. Light traffic because of the blue laws the malls are closed. So it's nice not to have to deal with all the lousy traffic and crazy drivers especially at 9 AM on a Sunday Almost nobody on the road. It's a little tricky to pull into the diner so I had to make a right turn and then drive straight across Route 17 and park in the diner It was pretty crowded when I got there around 9:30 AM. I sat at the counter and said hello to John. Got a menu and decided to order the veggie omelette. Add mushrooms well done potatoes and white toast with coffee, of course I talk with John and kid it around with him for a little bit in between when he was grabbing the plates from the cook then bring them out to the customers at the booth or sitting on the stools at the counter My breakfast came out and I was pretty hungry. Loved how the omelette looked. Nicely done on the grill some spots on the edges had a nice golden brown those potatoes look excellent also Very flavorful the omelette with the cheese, mushrooms and other healthy vegetable vegetables. Everyone was chatting and john was having a good time talking to everyone. But he had to pay attention to what the short order cook was saying to him so he could bring the plates to the right tables. Someone next to me was having sausage so I decided to order a side of sausage which was done nicely on the grill. Split and then put on the grill so it was nicely done on the inside of the sausage. Where it was split, of course. I even got one of the danishes for dessert. I'll definitely come back again soon. I know that the patty melt is supposed to be very good so I think I'll have an early breakfast one of these mornings this week. You can't beat a diner like this regular customers chatting John kidding around with the customers and the short order to cook Family places like this not many are left around in the area. So definitely get down to the Bendix Diner . The neon looks great on the top of the diner spelling of Bendix Diner . read more

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I'd give the food a 7 out of 10... but the ambience of a New Jersey diner gets 1,000 stars. Classic, run down, a bit beat up with duct tape on seats, old tables and booths, old scary bathroom = perfection. Plenty of shiny diners in NJ with lackluster service, this is not that. Host and waiter were friendly and fast, with that fun east coast upbeat attitude about things. Authentic all around. Our breakfast wrap, soup, and grilled cheese hit the spot, very yummy. Go in expecting nothing fancy, you won't be disappointed. read more

Bendix Diner - Diners Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Good solid diner food and friendly staff. It's a bit run down, but that gives it its vintage charm. read more

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Closed. Raining. The advertised hours are not correct and it screwed up our whole scheduled evening. We checked the hours before coming. Now we're cold and wet and hungry. 1 star only because zero stars isn't an option. I won't come back. I don't recommend it. read more

Classic diner and food, very typical New Jersey diner! Can't go wrong with any breakfast item here. Sit at the bar for the full experience! read more

Bendix Diner - Pancakes sausage and eggs - Diners Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

They say that NJ has the most diners in the country, so how do we know what's what??? I've driven past the Bendix Diner NUMEROUS times and it oddly draws you in. It's it just a truck stop joint, is it a regular Diner??? We gave it a shot. Inside is VERY dated...... Just my style. Nothing fancy, just come in and sit where you want. Service is an interesting event. The owner, I assume, is also the host, server and bus boy. But what.... He's completely blind and works more efficient than most people I've seen work. He has your order memorized, does the math in his head immediately and is prompt and helpful. The food was off the chart. I got the the meat Supreme omelet and it didn't disappoint. ABSOLUTELY packed and MASSIVE. It came with home fries. I also got a side of corned beef hash but the omelet itself would've been more than enough. We began our Diner tour strong coming out of the gate with Bendix. Stop in, say hi to a John and have a tasty and filling meal! read more

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PROS: The staff here is nice while the prices and food selection was plentiful. Everything tasted good and the food came out fast CONS: The place is in dire need of renovation and the parking is scarce. they also just have a one person bathroom and its in a busy intersection so its tough to leave the lot OVERALL: Not crazy about coming back. There are other diners that are bigger and cleaner. I understand this is a historic diner, but im here for the experience, not the age read more

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There are no accidents. Everything happens for a reason. Picture a diner just a minute from Teterboro airport and 8 miles from Manhattan. Huge delicious portions with the amazing, super sweet and creative chef Julio asking you what you would like as a side dish and how you want your sandwich or burger or omelette. He then suggests this absolutely stellar side of fried rice with mushrooms and broccoli in this special sauce. OMG( photo). Side more like an entree. It gets better. Your host/server/owner is John, who is blind. God blesses us with us gifts and experiences in many, many ways. John is one extraordinary blessing. He is the one of the sharpest, funniest, quickest, kindest, warmest and aware human beings and multitaskers I have met. He greets the customers, picks up menus, jokes with everyone ( wicked sense of humor btw), takes orders mentally, relays them verbatim to Julio, serves them, runs the cc machine, operates the cash register, takes a FedEx delivery from the awesome driver Fred; refills my strong and good mug of coffee, gets me a can of Pepsi and then requests his youngest son Michael to please get the dressing from the kitchen. By the way, this single parent John has raised three amazing boys. The eldest just graduated from Harvard and the youngest Michael starts college in a few weeks. When there is so much love and care, the entrees and the dishes that are prepared by Julio and Mom( John's lovely Greek mother) naturally taste amazing. The portions are huge. Bring your appetite. Meet the regulars who are a blast. Please peruse the latest menu via the two photos uploaded just now. Check out the lovely veggie omelette, the heavenly home fries, the tasty tuna sandwich, the impossible burger, the super fried rice, the Greek omelettes and the French toast n bacon. Pancakes, oh yeah! Hungry? Meet me at the diner at 5:45 am before my weekly flight. My treat. I am not joking. Message me via Yelp. To my dear Yelp friends from NJ and all their friends- Jennifer D, Bill M, Florence, Denise and Christian - love to meet all of you here. Let's do this per our schedules. You really have to experience this atmosphere of love, kindness and fun. What a beautiful reminder in our crazy world. The diner opens at 5:30 am and closes at 8:30 pm on weekdays, a bit earlier on the weekend. read more

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So one would go to a diner thinking the roast beef would have mashed potatoes. Nah, we dont have them tonight is what I was told. Being from the south, I dont expect everyone to have the southern hospitality, but at least have some hospitality. When someone ask for ice, more than a few pieces is nice. I can say the hasbrowns were the only thing decent. Then I ask for my check, he just gives me a total of $19 for a gyro (ordered because no mashed potatoes), hasbrowns and a can Dr. Pepper, but you can look at the menu and see it's $11.95. So you are telling me tax and a Dr. Pepper is $7.05? I dont think so! I didn't argue with him. I gave him $20 cash and walked out because I knew that I would never be back and I hope that nobody else is either, if you're gonna rip somebody off like that. While the place is cute on the outside, I would NOT recommend it at all. The Gyro barely had any meat on it. In fact, it had more tomatoes than meat. Also, it had sour cream instead of the Taziki (however you spell it) sauce. read more

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Went to check it out after seeing a movie about the owners life He's a funny guy full of personality but the place needs to be cleaned up and the food is below average. read more

Closed! out of service, no food available. Sad to see it closed because it had some good reviews.

The best patty melt in New Jersey, but a country mile. Great service, friendly staff. I will schedule appointments in the area around lunch just so I can stop and eat here. read more

A classic very old school diner. The exterior and interior is in need of some refreshing but don't let it detract from what is a beautiful design and space. John the owner was delightful to speak with and friendly and the food was wonderful. If I lived near there I would likely make it a weekly stop as it was a great New Jersey experience. read more

They don't make em like they use to and this place is classic and yummy. Cuppa coffee was great and the cheesesteak was even better. read more

John and his kids weee fantastic we connect after our second meal there! Nice personality and great food read more

The place needs a good cleaning and the kid here needs a lesson in customer service!! He took our order then that was the last I seen of him but his dad jumped in and I was more then impressed he was running these tables and he is blind WOW !!! The food was basic diner food and was very good but I'm coming back for his service he used nothing to write orders down all was memorized and he was so kind and hospitable I will be back absolutely!! read more

Great place to enjoy a memorable meal anytime you are in the area! Ask for the House Specials and any recommendations from your Server! Why go to a chain when you can support a local legendary restaurant! read more

Excellent experience. My husband's riding buddy Kenny suggested Bendix Diner as a place he stops in often. Our breakfast was very good, and generous portions. Our server John was great with a great sense of humor. The cook is quick and very good natured. We will definitely come back and try out their burgers and/or cheesesteak. We love the old style diners, flaking leather chairs and all. It's not The Ritz folks, you come here for good food. Almost all patrons were regulars. Another great sign. read more

Very Nostalgic! Good omelette in an original diner. Good service. 70s ambiance. Greek Omelette. read more

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Don't judge a diner by its cover. Beat-up diner at a beat-up busy intersection, small parked parking lot. But the food was very good and fresh (we went for lunch), and very reasonably priced. Burger, omelette, fries, and hash browns all better than most. Better than say "Red Robin". I think the place gets a lot of locals, we heard several address the waiter by name and wish him well. He is blind by the way and did a great job. I THINK he used the honor system when you pay cash, please do the right thing. read more

Classic NJ Diner. Great food, reasonably priced. The grungy surroundings make it classics"eats". read more

Bendix Diner - The Bendix Diner being a NJ Diner. - Diners Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

This diner is as classic as they come! What a place. Some would see it as old but I think it has a great charm to it. The staff here are so nice and made the experience even better. My go to at diners is the breakfast and this one is no different. The french toast and omelettes are on point. Loved the greek omelette. Everything is fresh and cooked right in front of you. The sausage links were a nice addition to the meal too. They even have different flavored maple syrups if you are interested. Perfect with the french toast. 5 stars all the way! read more

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The perfect NJ classic diner. Ambiance is retro and cozy. Clean and homey!!! Immaculate vibes all around. The food was honestly terrific. Disco fries were exactly how disco fries should be- sooo much gravy and cheese :) delicious, classic food. Also very, very reasonably priced! Service is amazing! John was our waiter! He is so kind and friendly- top notch! We will definitely be returning soon, and customers for life!! Thanks so much Bendix! read more

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Old school diner off route 17 just before 46. Place is old and definitely in need of renovation but aside from that it has pretty good food and nice(but slow) staff read more

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Such a treat after a horrid 30 hrs at the Newark Airport. Little trip down memory lane, used to come here when I raced horses at the Meadowlands way back when. Love coming here, they shot scenes from one of my favorite 90's movies. read more

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John was our server and was a great host, he recommended the meat lovers omelet to my family because we love meat. The banana pancakes were so sweet and delicious! Definitely going to be coming here now often for breakfast or brunch. Portion sizes were plentiful. read more

Ok.. so I recently moved to the area and passed this place about 20x before I finally convinced the boyfriend to try it out. It is essentially a 'truck stop' type of place... everyone in there was dressed in jeans & a baseball cap so I'd never go in there without another 'dude' :-) The very sweet lady (I think she's the owner) greeted us as soon as we walked in. We sat at a table past the breakfast counter by the windows. It does have a great 'old skool' diner feel. If you're into the nostalgia of it all, this is the spot The food? Everything I'd hoped it would be. We ordered blueberry pancakes (OMG!)... corned beef hash/grrreggs with nice serving of home fries. I ordered fried eggs & crispy bacon. Made mistake of not ordering my eggs right (I'm Spanish so when we say 'fried' eggs they are always cooked beyond recognition).. but I ate the whites and the man ate the yolks. Didn't care.. everything was so delicious nothing short of an earthquake would have stopped me from finishing this breakfast. I realized we may have overdone it ... $30 for bkfst!!! Eeekk.... but it was worth every single calorie. I'd definitely go back.. read more

Bendix Diner - Diners Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

The food was amazing . We each ordered something different to try and ended up ordering doubles cuz no one wanted to share. We had such a good time and service was great . Food was cooked right seasoning was on point. The place was packed yet not loud we could hear each other . Great time !! read more

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I love real diners. And this,my friends, is a real old school diner. Untouched by time. Not influenced by current trends. The friendly family who runs the Bendix will make you feel like your are a regular even if it's your first visit. With that said it is apparent that a lot of regulars dine here. Overall the food is pretty standard diner fare. We stopped for breakfast. I had the truckers special. Eggs, pancakes and bacon. The pancakes were excellent. Perhaps just a bit on the greasy side. But that's what one would expect from a real diner. My son had the Greek omelette which was well prepared. Nice home fries and perfectly toasted rye bread with butter. My only slight knock was with the water of all things. It had a foreign pepper taste. Not sure if it was the ice, the water, or the cup. But no big deal. I will happily dine at the Bendix again. read more

Had the Truckers special and a corn beef hash, both were delicious. They cook in front of you and service was excellent. The atmosphere was as you would expect for a dive breakfast joint that sits in the middle of an intersection. Had a good laugh here, won't forget the NJ feel this place has. read more

Seriously one of the best Greek salads I have had! My friend suggested we stop here for lunch as I was looking for a real NJ diner experience. It was mid-afternoon on a Saturday and it wasn't very busy. Our server was great - such the sense of humor! The decor was like stepping back in time. My salad was fresh - the chicken was cooked perfectly - I loved everything about it! My friend had a cheeseburger which she also enjoyed. Definitely recommend trying this spot! read more

1. The best waiters to talk with in the world. Talk with John D. What a guy! Beautiful! Yes he is blind. He runs the place with love. Kids running around. His family operation. All love. 2. You can sit in a booth here forever. 3. Other patrons are great to talk with. Real folk. 4. Classic greasy spoon diner food. Pancakes / fries / onion rings / coffee forever 5. Best neon sign on any diner anywhere. 6. Best interior old school diner environment. My friend pointed out the old silver refrigerators/iceboxes with the big swing handles. This place has been in movies, including Goodfellas, it's that authentic. read more

Bendix Diner - Diners Near Me - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Great food and great service .. Don't sleep on this small diner . It's the best one I've ever been to ..

John was an amazing host / server. I asked for a well-done burger with bacon and got a colossal burger that was absolutely delicious. My mom got the garden omelette with American cheese and devoured the whole thing! Not only is this place is vintage but so is the comradery among the clients. The great laughs, great food, all around amazing atmosphere. This jersey girl will certainly be back on a regular basis. Thank you John and Doug for the great food and laughs read more

I've been wanting to try this diner for a while. It's in an odd place. Between the highway. I finally convinced my husband and we went last weekend. Parking was a bit hard due to all the trucks. Not sure why there are so many there. I figured they drivers were eating inside. But that didn't seem to be the case. John and his son helped us. We grabbed menus from John and sat where we pleased. Kids wanted to sit in the addition area. Which was a bit dirty. Napkin dispensers are rusted over. There were dead flies and dust on the window panels. The place needs a little tlc. We were going to move to a normal booth. But seats were duct taped over the holes. So we decided to stay on the seated addition area. Kids food (french toast, waffle) came out first and they enjoyed. Our omelets (western, garden)we ordered were great as well as the home fries. We got coffee. We got topped off. Just need to help put cup under pot. Great food. Great prices. read more

My husband fell in September there after eating, bleeding and dazed and the guy behind the counter would not help and threw him out. The place is old, disgusting and food greasy. Bl edging, he left to go to emergency room because the guy would not help him and said he did not see him fall. To the business owners answer..... so? When my husband was bleeding and asked for help, your guy told him to leave. Instead of trying to get him help, he said LEAVE. He said Go on, get out of here. Is that how you treat your customers? Sorry but you would help an injured animal that was hurt but yet a customer going there for many years was thrown out! Shame on this place. read more

I have nothing good to say about them. Walked in, waitress said sit anywhere. Ok, we sat for over 10min with absolutely no service at all. We had just decided to leave when waitress finally came over to ask if we were ready to order. We told her nah, we are leaving and she said BYE like were the ones at fault. Won't be back! read more

This place is not open 24/7 like Yelp indicates. Showed up at 11pm and they were closed. There were some employees by the door who did not know Yelp says 24/7. read more

Divey place. Didn't turn on the fans or acs. Too hot in here. $16.50 for a bacon cheeseburger deluxe and a can of soda?! GTFOH! Never again!

Been many times to this nostalgic diner and have had positive experiences with food and staff. Parking remains a problem at times due to amount of trailer trucks that may end up parking there, but all in all, no real complaints. Breakfast is always a large serving and it is done as you ask! read more