Blue Bird Diner

Love finding interesting places on our roadtrips. Was looking for uncomplicated food to feed the…read morefamily on our trip down to the DE beaches. Short hop off the highway, near the large factory next to a large gas station and a bunch of trucks, is the Deepwater diner. If you're looking for Michelin star or haute cuisine; you're way off the mark. Simple honest working man's food, ya know like trucker diner food. Wait staff super friendly, cleared dishes quickly and service was on point. Waitress was kind and pleasant, explained options over and over without any hint of exasperation. We asked for the Greek salad to be without so much cheese, she was right on it. We ordered country fried chicken steak, meatloaf, hamburger deluxe and whole rack of ribs. The Greek salad starter was great, as was the crab bisque. They sent us a free appetizer of fries, fried Mac / cheese and chicken nuggets, it was delish. Then the food arrived, they were fred flintstone sized. Generous would be an understatement. Our international student friend who ate with us called it 'American sized' As much as we tried, we could not make a dent. Threw in the towel and packed most of it to go. Then they served us free ice cream. We went for strawberry, mint chocolate chip, moose tracks (reeces and chocolate chunks) and dark cherry. Some of the best we've had in some time. (Waitress said it's from Water Ice cream in Philly). Gluttons that we are, we got the whip cream on top. We'll Get back on the diet wagon next week. They also had signs for kids under 13 eat free! Finally we got the bill. 72 for 4 adults who could not eat even 1/2 of what was served. Don't be a snob, embrace the local diner and be open to different experiences. Cashier was the owners kid, working his job at 14. Good to see kids hustling, hard work never killed anyone.

Hands down the best road side meal we've ever had! From the service to the food, this was surely a…read moregreat, late night experience. Hubby and I road trip pretty frequently, and oddly enough we've never stopped here. Well, we stopped here for breakfast a week later on our way back north! It was a regular slow weeknight vibe, but the waitress had good energy. She was patient and allowed us time to make a decision. Even the next day, we enjoyed the food we took to go. I absolutely love small chicken wings, and these wings gave!!! Will always make this spot a stop on our road trips

Wonderfully clean dinner

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Salem Oak Diner

4.3(40 reviews)

6.8 mi

Searching for a good lunch and up popped the name of the Salem Oak Diner. We quickly agreed to…read moregive it a try. A drive through Salem makes you wonder what this city was like in its glory days. Beautiful old homes ... classic mansions and then we spot this classic diner on Broadway. Ok, it looks a little worn but in the same moment you are transported back in time to an era where diners like this one could be found everywhere. Walking up you spot the music machines in each booth that once upon a time were connected to juke boxes . As you walk in you feel the comfort of a diner and the waitress calls out a welcome ... 'sit anywhere' and we choose a window booth. It's a classic diner menu with a printed sheet of specials at unbelievable prices. A couple of soup options so it was classic choices ... a mushroom cheeseburger that the owner will slap on the griddle and a tuna melt. The conversation with the waitress was non-stop (it was 230 and at first no one else was eating. It was a fun diner experience! Food was delivered hot ... another customer so the waitress went back to work. A great lunch! Fries were perfect and the burger juicy and flavorable!! Tuna melt perfect .. The rest rooms reminded us of being on a train in the 1950's! There's not much to Salem New Jersey but there is one awesome diner serving great food!!

homemade food. Chicken Parm surprising excellent. Spaghetti gravy better than most Italian…read morerestaurants. also highly recommend their homemade bean soup.

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Bar area

Chobani's Restaurant

3.2(46 reviews)

3.0 mi

Atmosphere: Chobani's is a well-maintained diner. When you…read morearrive, there are plenty of booths and tables. They have plenty of desserts and do serve alcohol. When I arrived, I was seated quickly. There weren't that many people in the restaurant. Coffee: The coffee was good, but there was nothing unique or unusual. The waitress refilled it once. I could have used more, but it was probably better since I was on the road. Food: I wasn't sure what to expect for Chobani's because there isn't a lot of information online. I wouldn't be surprised if they had 5 options to choose from or 10,000. Chobani's has a massive menu, and you won't find anything missing. Chobani's has plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. There are specials too. There about 15 different salads to choose from if you want a healthier route. I decided to order a cheesesteak which came with fries and soup. The cheesesteak was massive and had plenty of meat. The french fries were excellent. They weren't great but not bad either. Even though it was 95 degrees out, my chicken noodle soup was good as well. In all the food was good, and I would order it again. Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back? I was pleasantly surprised with Chobani's and liked it a lot. If you're looking for a quick stop near the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Chobani's is a good one.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and wasn't really impressed. It wasn't very busy, which should…read morehave been a sign. The waitress was nice, but the food was just not that great, honestly. It felt very low effort because there was too much hollandaise sauce in the egg benedict dish, and the hot Italian sausage sandwich had so much melted cheese that it was also excessive. It was just not our taste preference. The place is affordable, but there are better food options around.

Cheesesteak Melt

Chicken soup

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Banana French toast

Goober’s Diner

4.0(129 reviews)

6.9 mi

Had breakfast at this cute diner. Everything tasted great and the service was excellent!read more

Great service, nice atmosphere and tasty diner fare. I would recommend it. Only down side was the…read morewith the chicken and waffles the chicken was on the dry side.

Bar seating

Big breakfast

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Fresh lemon in the seltzer. It's important that the citrus isn't old. Fresh here!!!

The Legend Restaurant and Bakery

3.7(89 reviews)

4.5 mi

Family-owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

I went there for breakfast and got the steak and eggs scrambled and medium rare the came out…read moresurprisingly fast and tasted great and my server was very kind I believe her name was Allison and I was in a very nice big booth with perfect lighting. All in all would and will go again.

Allison provided excellent service and our family enjoyed the food!!! This was our first time here…read moreand we will return!!!

Veggie Omelette

The counter seating

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Metro Diner

4.1(560 reviews)

9.3 mi

Diana was a wonderful server. Very friendly and attentive…read more Yelp, it's completely unnecessary to insist on 85 characters

Outstanding service. The food was delicious. The eggs and hash browns are made to perfection. The…read moreAmbiance is lively this Tuesday. Most guests are senior citizen. They game me military discount.

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Woodstown Diner-Restaurant & Lounge

3.5(105 reviews)

9.7 mi

This is the most inviting and friendly place! Rose, our waitress was super nice. As this was our…read morefirst time there, she gave us extra time to peruse the menu! It was so big, I could have read it for a whole day without finishing! The food was delicious, it's a good thing I don't live closer or I would be there everyday!

Open faced turkey, dry as I imagine he'll is. Canned gravy, powdered potato (they claimed…read morefresh).and canned corn. Bread basket nice, plenty of butter. If I'd go again I'll order breakfast.

One of the handful of dining rooms

Cakes

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Diamond Grill Restaurant

3.0(10 reviews)

7.9 mi

Whether you are craving a breakfast, subs or burgers; we have the right plate for you! We also have…read morethe best pizza in town. Everyone loves a good diner. It's the place where you can have breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast, claim "your seat," and always find a familiar face.

Dangerous food tampering and hostile staff while owners were awayI am writing this to warn the…read morecommunity and alert the ownership. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak from this diner last week. This followed a previous incident where staff hung up on me, and a hostile interaction where an employee refused the standard soup/salad and tried to overcharge me.When I got home and opened my food, I discovered that someone on the staff had intentionally taken a bite out of my sandwich.This happened while the owners were away, meaning the staff is comfortably engaging in malicious food tampering and targeted discrimination against a Black customer when unsupervised. This is a severe health hazard and a liability. Ownership needs to know what their employees are doing to customers in their absence. Unsafe and unwelcoming.

Grilled chicken avocado salad (not as advertised on the menu)

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Super breakfast

Swedesboro Diner

4.0(164 reviews)

11.2 mi

I've been coming to the Swedesboro Diner since High School. And it just keeps getting better…read more I wasn't sure if the restaurant would be open for Memorial Day, but they were packed. Still, we were able to be seated right away. Our server was amazing. He was quick to take our order and had a great personality! We ordered shortstacks, one regular and one with chocolate chips and strawberries. The fruit was fresh and plentiful! We also ordered a side of ham, and a ham and egg breakfast sandwich. The portions are super generous. Prices are great. And the food is hot and delicious. If you're worried about the parking in the front, there's an entire lot in the back with tons of extra space. No complaints. 10/10!!!

A True Jersey Classic That Stood Strong…read more Walking into Swedesboro Diner, you get the sense that this place has seen it all and stood its ground. In a time when too many small, family-owned diners didn't make it through the pandemic, there's something reassuring about stepping into a place like this--still here, still serving, still doing what it does best. It's not fancy, and it doesn't need to be. The charm is in the simplicity--the hum of conversation, the clatter of plates, the scent of fresh coffee drifting through the air. The kind of place where you don't have to be a regular to be treated like one. The staff? Friendly, welcoming, the kind of people who make you feel like your business actually matters. The food? Exactly what diner food should be--hot, hearty, and delicious. I had the prime rib, and let me tell you, it was everything you want it to be. Juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned, the kind of meal that reminds you why diners like this are worth holding onto. And the prices? Fair. More than fair. A good meal at a good price, served by good people. That's what keeps a place like this going, and that's why we'll be back. Because Swedesboro Diner isn't just surviving--it's thriving. And in today's world, that's something worth celebrating.

Desert display

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

3.1(170 reviews)

1.1 mi

I could care less about their politics or other extracurriculars that have nothing to do with the…read morequality of the food but when I asked for a cheese omelette I might as well have requested their sushi menu. Cracker Barrel doesn't do omelettes and as a "countryfied" breakfast destination that strikes me as counterintuitive to smart business practice. My substitute pancakes were fine but c'mon guys rocket into the 1990's. Four wary stars.

A while back, I wrote a very harsh review of this Cracker Barrel, and at the time, it was deserved…read more That visit had everything go wrong: chaos at the host stand, staff visibly arguing, open tables but long waits, food taking forever, and a clear lack of management awareness. It was bad enough that I rarely leave one-star reviews, but that night earned it. Fast forward to tonight--and this felt like an entirely different restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was calm and organized. The host stand was under control, we were seated quickly, and service flowed exactly the way it should. Orders were taken promptly, drinks came out fast, and the food arrived hot and fresh without a long wait. The staff was friendly, professional, and engaged. No tension. No confusion. Just solid, efficient service and the comfort food Cracker Barrel is known for. Because of this visit, I'm taking down my original review. The issues I complained about were real at the time, but they've clearly been addressed. This was a genuinely pleasant dining experience and a strong reminder that places can improve when the right changes are made. Well done. Keep it going.

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Cheese curds

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Dr Bonita B.

3 years ago

Was totally impressed as my eyes danced around the bright, cheerful looking restaurant when I walked in the door. Then my party and I were greeted by a friendly hostess; and immediately seated. We were admiring the the floor and the manager, John, shared the story about the floors and decor. The diner's interior is one of the best I've seen in Salem County, NJ. And it's clean from the floors to the ceiling; great job team! Now for the food... come with an empty stomach. Your eyes are bigger than your tummy; trust me. Great portions - we had breakfast: banana and Walmart pancakes, blueberries pancakes and home fries. Sorry we ate it too fast to show the original presentation of the food but we do have takeout. Just know that our eyes were bigger than our tummies (whew!). The cook and server were awesome - helpful, attentive and QUICK. Food is piping hot so things are cooked-to-order. Everything tasted great. Thank you, John and team - we will be back and you've earned yourselves a new customer. read more

Alyssa G.

2 years ago

I had a fantastic experience at this diner. The food was amazing--flavorful and expertly prepared. The service was equally impressive; the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great meal in a welcoming atmosphere! read more

Ljr L.

2 years ago

Meatloaf was served raw, cauliflower was like mush, mashed potatoes taste like powdered mashed potatoes. The only thing good was the Pepsi.

Allison D.

2 years ago

Everything is excellent. Great prices, big servings, so many choices. Owners are so nice. Desserts are delicious. Clean and spacious.

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