Listen, if you need late night crumby food - sure. Otherwise, everything is pretty poorly cooked, the flavors are off (too salty, too sweet, just not right, missing something), and insanely overpriced. For this price, take your family out to a nice dinner. Don't bother going here. Also, apart from this last time, I haven't have the best experiences with the wait staff. All of them seem genuinely annoyed that they have to be there. And, I get it. It's always overcrowded and somehow it looks like everyone is moving around. It's a lot. Just not enough space, and visually it's a lot going on. Again, great at 2 AM when they're the only ones still open, no one is there, and you want some diner food. Otherwise, you can do better. read more

Solid breakfast spot with great staff, large portions and tasty food. They have breakfast items you don't see at other diners. I think the only thing I've ever tried here that I did not like were their biscuits, they were dry and tasteless. read more

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I was meeting a large group for a weekday brunch, and not much on the menu appealed to me. It either sounded too heavy or too basic, but some of their breakfast specialties intrigued me. I ordered the Three Baked Eggs, and I was pleasantly surprised. Their Italian spin on shakshouka/eggs in purgatory was delicious. It was a hearty portion, but didn't feel too heavy given the use of chicken sausage, and thin crispy strips of prosciutto. I loved the hot olive bread, which pairs so well with this dish. The serving size was generous, and my leftovers tasted just as good the next day. I'd give this dish 5 stars, but the hash browns others ordered were pretty bland and bordering on burnt as they didn't seem to be mixed around enough on the griddle. Prices are high, but probably not out of line with other area establishments. Service was solid and did their best to keep coffee refilled and get us out promptly to our appointment. read more

Chit Chat Diner - Three Baked Eggs - a great spin on shakshouka/eggs in purgatory. Would definitely order again and again. - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

10/8/23 Chitchat never fails us. They are there after a late movie. They are there when we come home from a late flight. They are there when we have an insanely early flight. Our go to when we just can't decide what we want to eat LOL Thank you! We've lived in Hackensack for 14 years now and it was one of the first restaurant we checked out. Food is always good. Service is on point. My go to is the LEO omelet for breakfast or late night. If we do at normal meal times, then i always try their specials. Which means sometimes we forgot what we ordered but we know the food was good! LOL read more

Chit Chat Diner - Salmon - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I hadn't been to this place in a few years, but a friend visiting from out of town wanted a classic New Jersey diner experience, so I brought him here. Unfortunately, I was genuinely at a loss for words. What was once a beloved neighborhood staple has become nearly unrecognizable -- the quality has dropped significantly, and prices have skyrocketed. I understand that times are tough and costs have gone up, but when a restaurant starts cutting corners on portions and quality while simultaneously tripling prices, it's hard to justify coming back. The food was, frankly, borderline inedible. It's really disappointing to see such a decline. I feel bad for anyone who never got to experience this place 10 years ago, because back then it was the real deal. On a positive note, the service was decent -- no complaints there -- but sadly that's about the only bright spot. read more

EXCELLENT Food and Service. Great Brunch on weekends. They have really good cooks. They really do it right

Our go-to diner in the area! Chit Chat is always solid. You really can't go wrong with anything here - they've got everything that a diner normally offers and more. I LOVE the grits here and get it every time. The service is friendly, prices are fair, and the ambiance feels like your cozy neighborhood spot. Would highly recommend for breakfast/brunch! read more

Chit Chat Diner - Love this place! Spanish Scramble - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Love this place! Pancakes and waffles are always a hit with the kids and the leo omelet ( with smoked salmon) was the best omelet ive had outside! Would definitely recommend! read more

Food not bad but come on. Won't split a check? They should be happy a table for 11 came in. Why is it so hard to split the check?? That is not good service. Edited to one star. Owner came over and expected a party of 11 to pay on ONE CARD. No flexibility whatsoever. Our party of 11 got up, walked past busboys standing around doing nothing and took our business up the road to coach house diner. See ya! read more

Be prepared reading this review because I couldn't believe I had this experience! We used to come here often and loved the food. The food quality did decrease. Not only did it decrease they also try to deceive people. Only wonder how long this has been going on. 1st issue: we ordered 3 fresh large OJ ($8 per large; which is fine if it was real fresh squeezed juice!) Orange juice comes out and it tastes just like Oj from a carton. I questioned it multiple times and the waiter insisted that it was fresh juice! Sorry I didn't buy that BS! He said he would send the manager over. The manager never came. 2nd issue: my food came out cold. The Canadian ham on my Benny tasted like it came straight from the fridge. So of course told the waiter that my food was cold. He took the plate and said something to the male host/manager not sure what his position was but he looks at us looks back to the waiter and makes a gesture like she's crazy. My husband and I were shocked. To do that, let alone on the dining room floor and front of the customers we were blown away! So then after they finally bring my food (everyone was done eating at this point) he finally grabbed I guess the higher manager. She comes over and asks what's going on and we explained everything. I expressed how the orange juice was not fresh squeezed and stated it may be easy to fool people that aren't used to drinking fresh orange juice all the time but you aren't fooling me on this. Her reply was " you're not going crazy it's not fresh juice". I said well the waiter insisted it was and her reply was "he's trained to tell everyone it's fresh, but it's not". Wow wow wow to deceive your customers to the point of offering fresh juice and charging a premium for it is outrageously wrong!!! We were shocked! This was a place we really enjoyed coming to and unfortunately after this experience can not support a business that is in business for scamming people and to be rude to their customers especially in the economy we are currently living in. read more

Chit Chat Diner - Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Went here with a friend who was visiting from out of state on Sunday at 10am for brunch. Their menu states it includes a free mimosa or other drink. I have not been living in NJ for that long, but I am still learning the Blue Laws. When i inquired about a drink, the male server (could not get his name) was quite rude at telling me no. I inquire, then he looks at me like I am crazy and states just 'Blue Laws.' I can respect the reasoning and the law, but you could have been more tactful. Also, if you are adhering to blue law, maybe note that the brunch menu that starts at 9am should be modified. I noticed after that, that same server was more attentive to other tables than ours. Luckily waiting staff were coming around go check on us. The food was good, continued coffee refills by the nice lady staff, and they had gluten free options, so it averages out to 2 stars. read more

First visit to dinner. The atmosphere was pleasant and clean. We were promptly seated. The brunch was okay. But to our surprise, we were overcharged for individual items on breakfast menu, despite ordering the deluxe meal. Instead of correcting their mistake, the manager was an arrogant misogynist who blamed me in a loud voice. I believe this tactic to overcharge unsuspecting customers bears closer scrutiny. I advise any customer to closely review their tab before paying. read more

This past Monday, after my cousin's funeral, we (sister, niece, husband, me) went to the ChitCha Diner on the recommendation of an usher at the Gutterman Funeral Home. (All of whom were MORE than professional!) A few turns, and we entered a space that was very "Alice In Wonderland!" Just what we needed . Our waiter, Sergio was incredible! Four people with very different orders, which were amended several times (no tomato on turkey sandwhich e.g.) before settling on preferences. He wrote nothing down! I did not predict success...but WOW! Was I wrong. In very short order, everything arrived...piping hot and perfect and delicious! Shout out to SERGIO and the staff at the ChitChat Diner! Can't recommend them highly enough! Dr. Carol Friedland, NYC read more

Chit Chat Diner, you're back in time, and it feels like a grand ol' time seeing all the patterns and colors. It feels fun just to relax and sit in the booth while you can't help looking at all the decorations around you. The food was delicious. My wrap was made exactly how I love it - not oily or greasy. We were saying how our food came in a timely manner, service was good, and it's confort food in a diner everyone should experience and enjoy. All forms of payment are accepted. There is a parking lot. I am looking forward to coming back here soon. read more

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The service here is excellent. Love the decor and ambiance, there is so much to choose from and all of it excellent.

Was in Jersey and hungry late at night so we sought out the nearest diner. Ended up here. The place is absolutely adorable with an Alice in Wonderland type theme with lots of black and white checkerboard everywhere. We were seated in a comfortable booth, just across from the counter seating. As we walked past the dessert display, I was drooling. My husband ordered Pad Thai Eggrolls. the order came with 4 rolls and peanut sauce. They had thai flavor and were tasty, but they weren't pad thai. I had matzo ball soup that came in a cute little tureen with 2 matzo balls floating in chicken broth. I enjoyed it. Ii also had some disco fries- french fries with gravy and cheese. The fries could have been crispier. My husband had sweet potato fries covered with shredded short rib meat, melted cheese and teriyaki sauce, It was listed under Snacks on their menu and called "Short and Sweet." That was really, really tasty and unique. It was Halloween night, so they were busy but our service was excellent and attentive. I would definitely come back here when in the area. read more

It was such a cute place, it reminded me of Alice in wonderland, the food was 10/10, the French toast was so yummy & it was soft, I love that, the service was great, I didn't catch the ladies name but she definitely made sure our mugs never ran out of coffee!! read more

Chit Chat Diner - French Toast Deluxe Pancakes Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

been here a couple of times. enjoy the colorful decor and generally like their menu, and the experience here to me is better than at the average diner. there's something for everyone read more

Went back and since I ordered the mass of chow a king would eat (I am Charles III after all), I had to ask to have most packed up to go. Earlier while I was eating, I took note of the lightning-quick bus dudes - all appeared to be young industrious types that usually don't speak English. I don't find that a problem for me but how lonely in must be during work for them. Nevertheless, steam rollers of cleanliness. So back to when I returned to my table and asked my server where it was. She was frazzled - "I know, I know! Give me a second." So off she goes to the bus boys; gesticulating; rushes into the kitchen. More gesticulating at the cook. Panic hands. Then she come out all apologies - they're cooking up what the bus boys tossed. I interrupted her and said: "they're very efficient! They deserve to be complimented!" But what bothered her was what no doubt bothered the earnest Chit Chat bus dudes: getting it right is all that matters. So I may not understand their Spanish speech nor would they understand my Danish if I spoke t but it's like a farmer once told me: a person's worth and reputation is judged on the quality and earnestness of their work. read more

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Decent food but prices are frankly outrageous. A large juice for almost 8 dollars and no free refills? Iced coffees for almost 9 dollars? lol read more

My husband and I tend to come here once in a blue moon for brunch when we are in the neighborhood. It's a solid diner that has been around for a while. Plenty of Parking and we always get seated right away. The diner has a cool Mackenzie Child themed decor with the checker pattern everywhere, it's unique. Tables also have conversation starter cards which are fun to use while waiting for your food. They have a pretty big selection of both food and dessert. I can't lie, the food here isn't omg knock your socks off good but it is decent and gets the job done. I have had a few different food items from here, all very average but on a good note I never left disappointed. read more

Both my wife and I are crippled, as a - Wheelchair bound paraplegic veteran - with a wife who also has trouble walking, we love the Chit Chat's ramp. We are local and used to go once in a while. As severely disabled US Army vet, I am often times ignored or treated as less than by people, who have working arms and legs, but the young black waitress was particularity rude. We left a 23.5% tip my wife insisted on kindness from me. Don't go to the Chit Chat if you are hungry. Don't expect the wait staff to be polite; Don't expect to receive the food ordered; Don't wait staff to stop and ask if your meal is OK. Don't you dare wave for attention. I know rude; I always am made to wait, Chit-Chat dished out an extra helping of rudeness! . read more

What's with the negative reviews? This place is head and shoulders above every other diner in Bergen and Hudson Counties. I know: I eat out a lot and meet clients and friends all around. ChitChat's menu is creative, the food is very good and the wait service is great. I've never had a bad meal there and I usually end up taking the unfinished meal home because the portions are large. And the topper? The coffee is better than every other diner I've tried. read more

We order take out from Chit Chat Hackensack at least 1x per week. Tonight's experience was "the last draw". Our delivery was missing 2 items (2 chicken quesadilla), all the fixins were included: guacamole, sour cream, pico de Gallo. But no quesadillas!! We called the restaurant and were told "it was not their responsibility" and deferred us to Uber Eats. They went as far as accusing the driver of stealing the food which came to us in the Chit Chat branded bag which was tied up. Piece of advice: You are the restaurant, you took the order, you cooked the food, you sent the order out packaged in your branded bags. We are your customer (not Uber Eats'). Tonight you just lost a loyal customer that has patronized your establishment for since you've been at that location. And guess what... All of our friends and family will hear about our experience in addition to our review. For the cost of 2 quesadillas you Chit Chat just lost future revenue from not only us but numerous others that appreciate the importance of taking care of your customers! read more

As the name entails, Chit Chat Diner had a very lively atmosphere during Saturday lunch. With a variety of choices, it took me a while to decide on an entree, but the waitress was very patient with me and checked in every 3-4 minutes to see if I decided on anything. I ordered a vanilla caramel latte with oat milk and a Braised Short Rib and Egg Tacos which came with Yucca fries. The latte was satisfactory in terms of taste but came in a disappointingly small mason jar with a handle. However, the tacos did not disappoint. With 3 soft corn tortilla LOADED (had to use a fork to pick up what was leftover) with braised short ribs, scrambled eggs, onions, and refried beans. I don't know if it was very flavorful other than the side of salsa, but I enjoyed the heavy amount of protein. The Yucca fries were a pleasant, crunchy bonus. Though I was disappointed by the size of the latte, the service, atmosphere, and generous sized tacos made it worth the visit (I even ended up taking one leftover taco home for dinner). read more

Chit Chat Diner - Braised Short Rib and Egg Tacos - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Ordered pick for a late night and the food was ready and cooked perfectly. The person who took care of us was friendly. The inside interior has an Alice in Wonderland vibe. read more

Overall, if I could, I would give Chit Chat Diner a 6/5 stars! FOOD * Their house bread was good; it had Black Olives inside of it which was the first time I'd ever seen that, so that was a great new discovery. I would say that the only recommendation I would have for the bread is a teeny bit more Olive Oil for dipping! * I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap for my meal and I could not have made a better choice after an afternoon of walking around in the city! It's 100% a 5/5 for me; the chicken tenders were so crispy, there was the perfect amount of bacon, and the wrap was so neatly and nicely prepared. The waffle fries were so fantastic too! Usually waffle fries in bunches make it so that some of the larger fries are pretty soggy, but ALL of these waffle fries were so crunchy, no matter the size and I loved it! SERVICE ABSOLUTELY 10/5 stars for service. Yuniel was our waiter and he made our night!! Even though it was a really busy night when we came in, Yuniel was absolutely on top of his work, AND was still so friendly and helpful to our table! Hands down, Yuniel was one of THE best and friendliest waiters I've ever met, and Chit Chat is so lucky to have him because of his amazing customer service. I will never stop saying this, but service is so important & Yuniel proves this! LOCATION/FEEL * I'm not from NJ originally and have just come down for a visit, but from what I can tell, it's in a pretty accessible area * I would just say that the parking situation is a little tight, so definitely plan for that * It's a pretty casual restaurant! read more

Chit Chat Diner - House Bread - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I love this place. The food is great, the staff are friendly and attentive. The place is cute like being in Alice in Wonderland story. You have to try the mochi waffles with ube ice cream it's delicious It's my second time ordering it. read more

Chit Chat Diner - Turkey sausage with eggs. - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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This adorable diner that's open 24 hrs just amazed me. Usually when you think 24 hrs diner it's going to be in a small diner or a dive bar scenery or something like that. But this place is completely different vibe to it. The outside looks like a dressy ballroom with colorful led lights moderated music by the front entrance and once you open the 2nd doors to the diner it looks so lively bright lighting, huge comfy booths, huge desserts display window. It kinda reminds me of Alice and wonderland. The food was delicious too. Recap on what we ordered - Homemade Meatloaf , portobello mushrooms, mushrooms gravy extra sauce, serve with mashed potatoes, comes with soup so i got a French onion soup and a side dish of fettuccine with alfredo sauce. The Meatloaf was AMAZING!! had leftovers and shared them with my sister. - lamb chops with garlic spinach, roasted potatoes, comes with soup onion soup. Nutella espresso shake - side of tots Definitely coming back..... read more

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Great diner with a great selection. Even at a busy time we waited less than 10 min for a table of four. Pastrami, fajita omelet, grilled cheese, scrambled eggs are all recommended. We will be back. read more

The food was very good, as well as the service. We were a big group and sat right away on a Friday afternoon. They have a big selection of a menu which is good. read more

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Great diner and great food. Got the 2 egg platter, some soup, coffee and an oj and def would come back here. Soup was hearty and hot and came out promptly. The rest of my food was staggered to come out a bit later. Everything was good even the home fries. Pretty standard diner food so def would come back here to try other stuff Staff and service was great. Everyone was attentive and alert. They were aware of their surroundings. Ambience was good. Felt like a steel mill type of vibe with the darker tones but gave it a New York City-esque feeling. Def coming back here again read more

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Great atmosphere! Nice staff. However, there are not many options on the menu that seemed appealing to us.

Always yummy! Especially at 2am! Service was great. Food is always delicious. It was pretty busy even at this time. It's very close to us so we enjoy eating here. read more

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I started eating here daily a few months ago when service at another local diner declined. A couple of bucks more but I have a very regular "Two over easy, burn the potatoes, no meat. Tea with lemon". But.. But... Last week they raised the price on the eggs two bucks. Maybe they were behind the curve on prices, I let it slide for good food and good service. Today they raised the price of a pot of tea to $5.75. So $12.59 went to $17.00+. Last week when I ordered an $89 rib-eye at Capital Grille my tea cost $6.50. Their rib-eye is irreplaceable. Burnt potatoes can be found elsewhere. read more

Had a fantastic group brunch here! We all loved our food, which came out super fast too! Very nice server as well. Egg white omelet with chicken and veg - so fresh and tasty and perfectly seasoned Grits - love that they serve grits here and that I could add in the butter myself Buttermilk pancakes - hit the spot!! Fluffy and moist and so good! read more

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If I could give no stars, I would..... ordered the lomo Saltado and maybe 2-3 Minutes into eating my dish, I pull out a long hair..... for context, I'm bald! The waiters response, "there are no women in the kitchen l"...... are you kidding me! And the manager response, just as bad and the same ... are you kidding me ! Wow, regular customer at chit chat, but this is my last time. read more

I always enjoy my visits to Chit Chat. They're consistently rated as one of the best diners in NJ and that says a lot, because NJ is the diner capital of the universe. We are always greeted by a smiling host and their service never wavers. As soon as you are seated, you will receive a glass of water, and it will not be long before you are greeted by your server. The food is always very good and their drinks are enjoyable, as my photos will prove. You will enjoy a relaxing meal, here, and will also be treated like you're valued. Congrats, Chit Chat, for never disappointing and enjoy your renowned success. read more

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Chit chat's always a good idea! local favorite and good at any time. This was a 2am stop after a long travel day and thankfully it never disappoints. The menu is really extensive so there's usually something for every one. Classic diner vibes, with pretty good service all the time. Take out is usually great as well! read more

Chit Chat Diner - Jersey Fries - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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i said it before i'll say it again this place is over rated. the food is just par. they don't have enough servers and they rush you out. My husband and I entered through the door with the ramp. I host sat us in a booth. We told him our son was meeting us. He was right behind the host. About five minutes later the waitress came she said what can I get you? I said menus!! That's how it started. It took her another ten minutes before we received our menus. i was eating my breakfast and one of the host took my plate away. really!! i kid you not. i asked for my fork back so i could finish eating my home fries. thank god they were on another-plate. this place sucks. over priced over rated under staffed. hey moron, next time you want to take my plate away you better ask me first. this place lost all its charm years ago. there is another diner down the road in saddle brook. better food by far. excellent service. and they don't rush you out. read more