Yanni and staff are excellent! We ordered the traditional breakfast but the thing that made me give five stars is the service and attentiveness to their customer. We felt very at home to the point that it didn't matter what we ordered because rest assured that it will be handled with perfection. I don't recall what everybody else ordered but I ordered the corned beef and it was as good as advertised. Yanni let us try the traditional Greek dessert! This definitely made our day. We will for sure be back when we are in the neighborhood. read more

Brookside Diner has that classic Jersey diner feel with great prices, huge portions, and bottomless coffee refills. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered two eggs with Taylor Ham, which came with potatoes and toast. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had gluten free toast. They also have gluten free Belgian waffles on the menu, so I'd definitely try those out next time. I was part of a party of 2, and our combined meals, two coffees, one juice, and one side came out to be around $30, which is more than reasonable for how much food you get. The space itself is somewhat outdated, but like I said, it's a classic diner. If you're headed to a diner, I'd assume you're not looking for somewhere especially upscale. All in all, I recommend Brookside Diner for breakfast or brunch! The price for the portion and quality makes it worth it. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Two 2 Eggs with Meat - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

The staff was very friendly- the place a little worn on the booths. Food was fine- TVs were on- and Newsmax was playing- which we feel these days can turn some people off-( sensitive topic these days) The waitress and all the staff were very friendly and courteous. We had some apps, sandwiches, breakfast, soup etc. Plenty of parking is available. read more

In an area full of diners, Brookside stands out. Prices are VERY reasonable, food is excellent and service is efficient. Clean and comfortable. read more

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3 of us visited yesterday for lunch. Highlights include none. Cons? 1) less then satisfactory service - booth was set for 2 people, and here are 3 of us. I eventually grabbed my own set up of napkins and silverware from another table. Apparently server cannot handle this. 2) coworker ordered a side of fries with gravy. Server forgot the fries but brought the gravy. Fries then came out 12 minutes after we mentioned this. 3) establishment is dilapidated with zero character, and quite frankly, only the mediocre service stands out. 4) lackluster flavor Definitely a diner which you need not include on your "must go to" list. read more

A really nice breakfast experience! After all our choices failed this was such a great decision. Service was good! Our waitress was super friendly. Food came out fast and was well prepared and presented. I enjoyed my well done home-fries just as I ordered them. A good overall experience and would love to come back next time I visit the area. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Country Omelette - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

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Diner with all the classic dishes and Greek influenced dishes at the local Rt 10 space (only available going Eastbound, so you'll have to do a u-turn if coming the other way through a jughandle). Friendly service, but the Brookside burger was tasteless and needed more seasoning for the beef, onions and mushrooms. The big roll it was on didn't help (needed to be grilled with some butter). Fries were ok, and the artichoke & spinach dip was a bit thin and lacked enough artichoke. The waffle was good, though, and the bacon was cooked properly crisp without being burnt. Verdict from the four of us around the table: Breakfast food was much better, the rest of the food like the salad or the wrap - left something to be desired. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

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This may quite possibly be in the top 5 of New Jersey diners. Tucked along route 10, there is no place more 1983 than here with the Ms. Pac-Man in the vestibule and the Cure playing overhead. Which is why I already loved it before I even sat down. I was waited on by the affable Joe. A gentle man in his 40s who does a great job taking care of his customers. The menu is expansive filled with specials and deals. There are the early bird deals M-F, 3-6pm too. But do not fear, Sunday night never fails with specials too. I decided on a meatball parmigiana that came with pickles, a side of cole slaw and fries. My husband had the chicken stir fry that comes with potato dinner rolls and a big pre entree salad. The food was delicious! The meatballs were smothered in mozzarella and they tasted like the kind my Italian grandmother used to make. The taste of the stir fry was equally good and the vegetables were Jersey fresh. There was so much food, I had lunch the next day too. All for $28! We did not have dessert but the cheesecake was popular at the tables near us. The other patrons were as sweet as dessert including a man with significant learning challenges who was quite talkative. We continued to smile at his older dad - it was a delight to hear him happy. We did not mind at all. We only regretted that we did not buy them dinner. (Next time!) If you never go to any other dinner again, that's fine! Go here and ask for Joe's section. And have dessert at the end. Open 7 days a week, 6a-1a. Please call to confirm the hours. read more

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Great restaurant with many options!! You can order breakfast all day which is always a plus! The menu has many options and many have a Greek base! We tried a turkey burger with spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese! Very good! There's wraps, sandwiches and dinners to choose from! There's also a wide range of desserts! The owner was very nice and the service was good! read more

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We came in on a chilly afternoon for some soup and grilled cheese. There were a couple of other customers also having lunch but the service was very prompt. The soup was delicious and the grilled cheese, even better. It just hit the spot. Perfect, quality, NJ Diner food. We felt perfectly safe dining indoors with the precautions and PPE that were in place at Brookside. I'd recommend their chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese to anyone! read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Chicken noodle soup - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

Came for brunch, the waitress essentially forgot about our table. Didn't bring some of the food. When the food did come, she didn't bring butter or syrup for the pancakes or French toast and when asked, it took a long time and the food was cold by the time someone else brought it. The food as well was below average. read more

A classic diner. Quick service, good portions and good food (Western omelette and home fries) Nice price too.

My family and I frequented Brookside pre-covid. At least one Sunday a month we would come here and have a family breakfast. The servers are consistently nice and provide very attentive service. We usually get different variations of omelettes. I always ask for egg whites and they make sure to use fresh eggs as opposed to the boxed stuff. If i get a veggie omelet it is jam packed with veggies- no wimpy weepy omelettes here. If you get one of the breakfast specials, it actually comes with a coffee AND a small juice. There is no need to choose one or the other here people. IDK that just blows my mind. read more

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It had been probably been over 10 years since I was last at the Brookside Diner, when I met a friend of mine for lunch there recently. I remembered it as being extremely busy at lunch, but on this Monday, it was very quiet. I kept it simple with a ham and cheese omelette. The food was fine and the server friendly. I'd say it's a solid place to stop if you're looking for a decent Jersey diner. read more

So i came here because my dad was in a doctor's appointment nearby for a couple of hours. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot and seating indoors. The staff sat me pretty quickly and served me water and took my order in a timely fashion. I got the breakfast #5 which was the western omelet with cheese, replaced the homefries and toast with two stacks of pancakes, juice and coffee/tea for only $7.29 ($6 something without cheese; $8 something on the weekends). Everything was pretty good, you can't really mess it up haha. Really good deal though. (Although there was a mix up in where they overpriced me so make sure you check the check before paying). You pay up at front (i didn't know that or where to pay which was kind of annoying because it made me feel stupid, but i guess i should've assumed since my diner works the same way)-but there's like 3 counters with registers sooooo... Anyways, definitely a good deal on breakfast, and pretty good service (minus the couple of incidents). read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - #5 breakfast combo: western omelete with cheese, 2 pancakes, oj and coffee for $7.29 weekday price - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

Amazing breakfast. Definitely would go back and I've had request to bring breakfast sandwiches back home. Friendly service too. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Amazing breakfast In town for the weekend and found this gem. Definitely legit and friendly service. - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

Atmosphere: The Brookside Diner exterior is a modern diner. It isn't metallic or shiny, but it is an appealing diner. Parked in the lot, were several vintage cars including an old Thunderbird (all from customers). The inside of the Brookside Diner has several banners. There is a full-length bar, multiple tables, and booths too. It's everything you want or need in a diner. Coffee: The coffee at the Brookside Diner is brewed hot and fresh. The waiter added plenty of whipped cream, and I was given plenty of refills. Food: The Brookside Diner has everything you want and need in a diner. The Brookside Diner has all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner options too. Since it was 7:30 am, I ordered one of my favorite diner breakfasts: steak and eggs. I had the choice of "ribeye steak and eggs" or "sliced steak and eggs," I thought: why not and decided to treat myself to the ribeye steak and eggs. I underestimated the size of the ribeye steak and eggs. The steak itself must have been over 16 ounces. It was cooked exactly how I asked, rare, and I have no complaints. In fact, it was one of my more favorite diner steak meals (including dinner). The home fries tasted like pure vegetable oil, which I expect from many diners. Dessert: A The chocolate chip muffins at the Brookside Diner looked appetizing, so I decided to take one to go on my hike. Since I was out hiking, everything tasted good, but I appreciated how dense the muffin was.  Plus, there were plenty of chocolate chips. Brookside Diner Service: Our waitress at the Brookside Diner was friendly, and our food came out fast. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Overall Thoughts/Would I come back? I enjoyed the Brookside Diner, and if I get the opportunity, I will be back. The entire menu looks delicious, and I would love to stop by and try a few dinner options. read more

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We tried this place for the first time and we will definitely be back. They went above and beyond to be accommodating. The food was delicious also can't wait to try new things next time. read more

I came here with my bf for a chill dinner . We were deciding between a few diners in the area . I accidentally pulled into the whippany diner when we originally planned to go here lol. I wish we went to the other diner because this place was downright disappointing . They said there was no soda whatsoever ... I mean that's crazy haha ! Also , the greens on my salad aren't fresh at all . Halfway thru , I noticed a lot of them were wilted / kinda soggy . Our server wasn't too attentive either . I had to get her attention when we were ready to order . She could care less about being there . Don't plan on going back anytime soon , hopefully no one gets sick. read more

This place is ok. The interior could use a revamping "Plastic peeling off the seat, water stain on ceiling" . I got the western omelette with home-fries. The omelette was decent the home-fries didn't taste fresh and had no taste to them so didn't eat them. Overall I would pick somewhere else to eat. read more

I was looking forward to exploring brunch options while visiting the area, but was disappointed. I ordered the golden pancakes and Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt was advertised to have both strawberries and blueberries, but only had strawberries on them. The granola had a slightly metallic flavor to it, and it just did not taste refreshing. My pancakes also tasted slightly metallic. Maybe it was the fat used to cook the pancakes? I wanted buttery and fluffy, but was disappointed. Our server - bless her - seemed to have an off day. She forgot my pancake order, came around way too times to ask if we needed anything, but then forgot what we asked for and came back to ask again. She also came by at least 3 times to kind of stare at our table without doing anything. 3 stars because my husband's omelette was delicious and at least the server was overly attentive, rather than dismissive... but it was a rather stressful brunch experience. read more

I used to dine here all the time since 2009. I always loved the food. I moved out of the area in 2016 and had not dined here until this past August 21, 2019. I don't know what happened, but, in my opinion, the food was not good. I ordered a nachos with cheese appetizer, stuffed mushrooms, a handmade or hand rolled turkey burger and my daughter ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. When the nachos arrived, it had meat made with some sauce I could not identify. I don't believe I saw meat mentioned in the menu description. The meat sauce was not to my liking. My daughter liked her stuffed mushrooms, to me it was just ok. I've had better. Now, the turkey burger was, well, I'm not sure, but it did not taste like turkey at all! It was huge and kinda crumbly and tasted like breadcrumbs mixed with corn meal. I definitely did not taste turkey. I put salt, pepper, ketchup all to no avail. I could not eat it. I cook a lot with ground turkey as I don't eat ground beef, except for the ocasional beef burger. I know my turkey meat and this was not it. I returned it and it was removed from the bill. I should have ordered their regular turkey burger, which I'm assuming is pre-packaged frozen stuff. My daughter's grilled chicken was tasteless. The waitress was nice but, In my opinion, the chef needs to season his food and if he's going to make handmade turkey burgers, he can't forget to add turkey! A breadcrumb burger is not going to cut it. It is just not good. I will not be returning. read more

The food here isn't bad, but my real issue is that they are scammers. See my receipt... If you add up these 5 sandwiches, the subtotal is $53.50 and they have the subtotal as $55.30. When I called to ask about the difference the first person who answered immediately was like "ummmmm let me get the owner" and then the owner came on the phone and as I'm explaining for several minutes that this doesn't add up he's like "oh you know what the extra charge is for the containers." No one ever told us about this imaginary fee, nor was it listed anywhere on the menu or on the receipt. This is extremely deceptive! Do this to enough customers that's a reallll nice chunk of change. 5-15 people from my company order food from local restaurants every single day, and this place would have been a staple...so disappointing. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Receipt doesn't add up - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

It's a pretty solid Diner that serves some very solid Diner food. This is my 3rd visit and I have to say that the Brookside definitely gets the job done of filling folks up. In my quest for searching out Special Diners, I found that most every one has a Specialty dish. Or a Specific style that sets them apart from all the other Diners. My point is that Brookside doesn't have that Signature kind of meal, it's just food that's put in front of you for your consumption. It's certainly not a bad thing but it is the reason that I say that this is just another decent Diner and nothing Special. Breakfast is pretty solid with good Eggs, Pancakes, Omelets, and French Toast but the Bacon is Not very good at all. There's a Bacon meat to fat ratio that is way too much fat for my liking. I found myself separating the fat off the Bacon. I also find the coffee here to be way too weak and flavorless. Lunch is ok here with very good Soups, Sandwiches, and Burgers but the Salad needs some quality control on freshness. Dinner is very good at the Brookside with the Specials you get alot of food at a very reasonable value. The Baked Meatloaf with mushroom gravy is excellent as are the Mashed Potatoes. Also Chicken Cordon Blue is delicious as are most of the Chicken with Pasta dishes that I've enjoyed here. So if you're hungry and you find yourself in this area, come and get your Munch on! read more

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Rethought this after having dinner here. It's a somewhat limited menu. Very similar to East Hanover Diner except it's smaller menu (but their prices are lower). read more

The best Diner on Rt 10, The Karsos Family is offering takeout during the Corona Virus crisis. No daily specials now, but you can order off the menu. My family has dined here (and at their predecessor) for over 35 years. Everything we've had had been delicious and well portioned. You can order in confidence, and don't forget to tip in these trying times. read more

Came here for an early dinner and the restaurant was really quiet. Service was quick. They do have gluten free pancakes, waffles and bread. I got the Waffles something I haven't had in a LONG time and they were good (I only have a gluten sensitivity so I can not comment on safety for celiacs). My only complaint was that with it being an off hour and slow the staff were having a loud inappropriate conversation that all patrons could hear. It made the people I was with very uncomfortable. read more

Service means everything. Poor attitude from the waitress (the only one there?) took my order, then grabbed the menu. Sorry to be such a burden by being a paying customer read more

Had a fun lunch with mom at the charming Brookside Diner this weekend. Major, major kudos for the hospitality and service; I can't remember being treated so nicely at a diner. Although our order was on the small side, we enjoyed the cheeseburger deluxe. To some, the diner may need an upgrade, but I find it to have that authentic, old school look and feel that would make me return. I look forward to stopping in again and getting some more classic, NJ diner food. read more

Good food. Diner quality. Waffles were great staff is friendly. Have been there multiple times

If you can bear facing the TV airing Newsmax that might be a plus, it wasn't for me. Food is fair.

Good diner food. Had two eggs over easy and hash this morning. Asked them to burn the hash. They cooked it perfectly. Coffee was decent. Service was great. read more

I hate to give a low star rating, but we have Brookside Diner two tries and it just never got better. The food is extremely bland - there is not one ounce of seasoning in any of it, and both times my omelet was extremely over cooked. The service is very slow, even though the restaurant is never close to full. The first time we'd were there, the waitress offered a coffee to go at the end of the meal which I was happy to accept. This felt like a redeeming touch because it was complimentary. The second time, our waitress didn't come back to our table once, except to drop off the food and the bill. Most of my meal, I had nothing to drink. Before we left I walked for a coffee to go- since she never refilled my cup while we were there - and she had the audacity to charge for it. Frankly, if she had ever come back to our table during our meal I would have not needed a coffee to go. We will not be coming back here. read more

They used to be good and I am hoping they will get back to there old service with a smile and food quality. Just last time I was there food was not cooked enough and server was not friendly. Will try again maybe that is one off but have heard same complaints from other's read more

Great place to stop by if you're in the area. Came here for lunch and got the Greek salad, hamburger and pancakes. Greek salad was alright, had bit too much dressing. Hamburger was quite big and good, esp for the price. The pancakes were amazing. Also got a side of dolmas which were decent. The raspberry ice tea was too sweet. Overall good experience, bill came out to approx 40$. read more

Really great bang for your buck here. Classic diner food with endless options and that old school NJ diner feel. The western omelette was good, a little over cooked in my opinion but still tasty. I wasn't blown away by it but would certainly come back. All of the workers are very friendly and attentive. read more

Brookside Diner & Restaurant - Western omelette and challah French toast - Diners Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

Stopped in Sunday after my daughter's softball practice. I've been here before, numerous times actually, and have no idea why I haven't reviewed it yet. In a nutshell, my daughter really likes this diner-she absolutely loves the French onion soup and thinks their hash browns are the best in the area. I'm also a fan of this little diner, but I might not be quite as enthusiastic. I've had the burgers here and they aren't bad, the French dip is pretty good too, but I'm so so on the fries. Breakfasts here are really good-especially the omelettes-and the coffee is pretty good too. One of my 'tester' sandwiches for a diner is a grilled ham and Swiss on rye...should be a pretty easy sandwich to make, but you'd be surprised at how many places can't get it right. Brookside got it right. Look, this isn't my favorite diner, but it is definitely a diner worthy of my cash. Service here has always been decent-they keep the drinks filled, they get you your food fairly quickly, they serve you with a smile (usually), and the prices aren't bad either. read more

I love this place and I love the owner John. He is honestly the nicest guy on the planet. When I go I normally get any of the soups. Never been disappointed when I've ordered any of them but my favourite is the French onion or the split pea with homemade croutons. Most recently I had the chicken franchise for dinner over rice and I thought it was excellent. The cheesecake was my dessert and that was excellent as well. Another dessert I've had in the past is the bread pudding which I live and take to go sometimes. Friendly staff and never too long of a wartime To be seats for for my food even though this place is always packed when I go. They have a huge parking lot but they are not open 24 hrs. They do close at some point but only for a few hours. They also have cigarette machine if you are desperate. The time before last I had the souvaki made with pork and it was not dry at all the pork was moist like it was marinated. read more

I've been to this diner too many times to count and have done take out as well too many times over the last 5 years that I've been living in this area. John and his wife as well as their children are a beautiful family and make you always feel right at home when you go. They're never too busy to give you a friendly hello and ask how you are doing! Staff from the busboys to the waitresses are top notch. We've only had a few miss steps with the occasional newbie. Otherwise we feel the staff is on top of serving you and mindful of the special requests we often ask for with substitutions etc in our meals. Some of our favorites are the florentine Benedict for breakfast (usually get it on 7-grain toast), the turkey club for lunch (fresh sliced turkey no deli meat here!), the chicken martino for dinner (portions more than one person can eat!) and the quesadilla for a midnight snack! Their soups are to die for especially the beef barley and the Matzo ball. I could go on and on! Their dessert case was always good. Recently they made some changes and I can say their desserts took a step up! Delicious cakes, pastries and sweets! Try the pineapple/cheese danish on any morning. My favorite cake is the lemon coconut cake. Their rice pudding always hits the spot too. Recently the family purchased an additional diner further down on Rt 10 east. We're looking forward to the success of that location as well! read more

I have been to this diner several times and finally have the chance to write a review. The food of all types is very good. Most recently I had a cheese omelet, the portions are plentiful. The service is quick and polite. The menu is huge with a good number of specials as well. Good any time day or night. read more