Was pleasantly surprised with this place. I went here a couple years ago with a big group of drunk friends, so I don't really remember how it was. Came here this time with a group of 4 hungover friends. The black olive pita bread with oil they put on the table for you was awesome!! There's a small box of cards on every table containing conversation starter topics. For example, which is more important to have; faith or knowledge. They were great topics that my friends and I discussed/ argued about until our food came out. You could tell the waitress has been doing this for a long time, she was on point with everything; refilling coffee, water, napkins. The food was slightly better than most typical jersey diners. My friend and I split the filet mignon sandwich and also the buffalo chicken egg roll appetizer. One of my favorite diners in the area read more

It's A diner ,like most,the food is above average.service is excellent,atmosphere is friendly courteous I had a wonderful Tuscan Kale salad with roasted chicken it was great. read more

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Breakfast Pizza - this will be my last meal if i will be hanged between 9-11am. i guess that explains all needed about this dish...just saying LOL read more

Chit Chat Diner - Breakfast Pizza - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Excellent experience. we love this place, unfortunately it's 200 miles from where I live! On a recent visit I had the Short Rib special. It came with garlic mashed potatoes, a choice of soup or salad, and a huge piece of cake for dessert - all for under $20!! My wife had the Chicken Milanese, which also came with soup or salad, and a glass of wine, also for under $20. Everything about this place was good - the selection, the food, the service and the value. read more

Enjoyable place to visit and dine with friends. There appetizer are quite good. The food quality, quantity and price are excellent and actually affordable. At the end of your meal you really do feel satisfy and feel like the food and experience is worth visiting. read more

Not the best quality and overpriced. I used to go here every other week to order out, and then they upped prices and gave less food. I dined in recently with my boyfriend for a late-night bite and his wrap was soggy, disappointing and totally not worth $13. Their late-night menu is very limited and food does not taste as good. The chefs are better in the morning, but if you come for breakfast on a weekend, expect to wait a while and then be rushed by your server to flip the table. This diner has only been going downhill. My advice is go up the street to Saddle Brook Diner for cheaper and bigger meals. read more

Mediocre food. Not worth the money. She service is good, the food not so much. Stick to breakfast.

I would give 5 stars to the food, honestly the menu is full of very appealing choices. The veggie bowls are fantastic, egg items great, tuna melt first rate, etc. The parking lot is always crowded, though and that can be annoying, The decor is lovely, the service not always. But all in all, love going here. It's my top choice for a local diner. read more

I don't even know where this place is however I do know it opened its doors yesterday fed and hosted over 100 kids who were stranded on school busses due to the snow storm..kindness matters! read more

A little overpriced in my opinion for a diner but definitely nice atmosphere. Very crowded on the weekends so be prepared to wait. The drinks are amazing also which makes it really stand out from other diners. When you order from the Brunch Menu on Saturday or Sunday you get a complimentary bloody mary or mimosa. The Bloody Mary was in a tiny cup but DELICIOUS. We also ordered the french martinis which are TO DIE FOR. This is also a popular late night spot after all the bars close in the area. Service is usually pretty good. read more

The ambiance was very bright and cheery; the food was delicious, and the conversation cards made for some great conversation. I thought their menu was really fun as well--loved the fonts and bright colors and it had some unique headers (sliders 'n shakes, etc.). I ordered a Greek wrap with seasoned waffle fries, and it was great! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I thought it was a bit pricey for a diner... But I would definitely come back for another visit to try more items on the menu! read more

Chit Chat Diner - Greek wrap with fries... Well portioned and delicious! - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Such a cool place to grab a meal! Everything is decorated in McKenzie child's decor which makes it so much better!

Had a lovely time, wonderful for a breakfast catch up with my special other! The chit chat cards are great fun for interesting conversations! read more

Came here mega late night with a group of friends, they were super accommodating and patient and gave great service! We were def a rowdy crew but they handled it with grace lol we will def return! read more

Ever walk into a diner and have to wait in line to be seated? That's what happened on my first visit here. But it was oh so worth the wait!!! Don't be deterred by the line. Seating is quick. Think of this place as a diner on steroids. We sat and were promptly greeted by our server. After taking our drinks order, she brought us a basket of warm, delicious bread along with a small dish of olive oil for dipping. That alone could have been my meal. But I practiced restraint and didn't over indulge. I opted for the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and corn. OMG it was delicious ... and hot which to me equals cooked to order. Serving size was generous and I couldn't finish it all. But, there is ALWAYS room for dessert. So I opted for jello with whipped cream. A diner standard but it was very good nonetheless. read more

This is a great go to place when you are not sure what kind of meal you are in the mood for. They have a large selection of food options to choose from and you won't be disappointed with the flavor or the portion. I never had their mixed drinks so I can't comment. They have a daily dinner special which you can't go wrong. Pros: flavorful food, nice portions enough to bring home left overs (at least for me). There is parking, they take credit cards. If you are not truly satisfied with your food they could work something out with you. I have seen it happen at another table. Cons: The cakes look great but are a little dry. I would skip the dessert unless it came with your meal and you wanted to try it then go for it. read more

There large drinks come in kid cup and no refill ... And there small cup drink come in shot glasses!! Highway robbery at it finest .. read more

Chit Chat Diner - A kids cup size of orange juice for 4.50 and tell u it a large .. A small drink comes in a shot glass..Highway Robbery!!! At it finest!!! - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Went last saturday to have lunch here. This was my 2nd time here. The first time i was there i didnt really care for my buffallo chicken sandwhich so i ordered something different. This time i ordered their fire cracker chicken pita. It was good, chicken was moist and i love pitas! However, there was nothing firecracker about it. Felt like it needed a little more flavor to it, so i added ketchup. :/ my boyfriend had the philly cheese steak, commented that it was "alright". Price/service/ambiance: average diner prices, the place is very nice looking. I love the little chit chat cards, (in case ur on a morning "date" and have nothing to talk about). The place was packed on this particular day so im going to blame the waitresses lack of checking in on us at all and leaving us both dry without drinks midway through our meal on that. Over all, as i left i felt the same way i did my first time there, it was "alright" dont know if i would fare to return for a 3rd time. read more

New Jersey.. The shore, stinky factories along the Turnpike, The Sopranos, and Diners.. The Chit Chat is a typical NJ diner.. Solid food, extensive menu, themed decor and open 24 Hours. Prompt, pleasant service, even at 130 am.. I went with the Taylor Ham, American cheese on a hard roll, fries, and chocolate milk shake; The official meal of my NJ high school years, sans the fifth of JD tucked in my pocket.. Just as good today as back then. Shake was good, great presentation too.. read more

Chit Chat Diner - The Milk Shake looks pretty cool in the mason jar glass, but tasted even better.. Thick, chocolately, and creamy.. - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Creative menu. Friendly, efficient service. Reasonable prices. VERY tight and difficult parking. Given the size of the restaurant, I'm not exactly sure where people are leaving their cars... The food was fresh, flavorful and spot on. Yes, it's a diner and not a high end restaurant, but they're doing things right here. Salads, sandwiches, breakfast, etc--even the entrees. They are simply on point. I'll stop short of putting them on the level of Tops diner. However, if West Essex or East Morris had a diner like this, there'd be no reason for me to drive all the way over to Tops in East Newark. Hopefully the rumors of them opening a 2nd location in West Orange are true and that a 2nd location is on par with the first. Furthermore, the establishment is clean, and the inclusion of cards to generate conversation (chit chat) similar to the game Scruples, are a nice touch. Quality diner. read more

Diners are a part of Jersey living and there are always a few of them to be found in every town and city. Most of them you pretty much know what to expect but Chit-Chat Diner to me is more of a restaurant disguising itself as another diner. I've had several brunches and lunches here and each and every meal has been quite pleasant, service excellent and prices reasonable. In addition to the standard diner fare don't be afraid to explore the rest of their menu and try their entree pastas, rice dishes and salads. read more

We came here for brunch on a Sunday and the wait time for 2 was 20 min. Inside is nice and nice ambiance. Staff is friendly as well. They have brunch specials as well as regular breakfast menu where you can just build your own omelette. Good prices! read more

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I'm so upset with this place. The food is so good but it's so unfortunate that my order is ALWAYS messed up. The staff is so inconsiderate and rude whenever i go and I am there quite often. It's gotten to the point where I think they lost my business entirely because I'm tired of wasting my money on something that wasn't what I ordered. It's very disheartening that it's gotten to this point. I've even said to management that my experiences have been awful and nothing has changed. I don't recommend. read more

By far my favorite diner ever! There has been nothing I have tried that I did not like! Everything is delicious and the service is great! I highly recommend their pancakes they are AMAZING! The super omelette is one of my favorites! read more

Not too bad. Open all night, perfect for a night owl like me. The server steered me toward something better than my original selection and I probably would have done well to take his suggestion of ordering the Buffalo chicken sandwich as a wrap. I'm no low-carber or calorie counter by any means, but there just seemed to be way too much bread. The Jersey fries were ok. I would have liked more gravy on them (see? Not a calorie counter!) to better match my Southern tastes, but they were decent. My dining companion ordered the eggs Benedict even though it's not on the trimmed-down late night menu. He described the eggs as overcooked, and looking at them (the yolks were almost cooked through) I'd have to agree. The idea of conversation cards on the tables is neat, but the cards themselves were a bit worn and dirtied and the boxes they were in were quite dirty-- there was what appeared to be dried egg on the top label and the grooves in the box closures looked to be caked in schmutz. read more

I went to chit chat Diner Saturday to try out a new Diner and I regret it totally the waitress was not attentive to us she never checked on us even though the food was horrible I change the corned beef to turkey sausage and that was disgusting as well I asked for butter toast and they gave me buttered bread I told her I wanted toast and she brought it back and when she came back it was buttered bread again this place is the worst dining experience I ever had I told the manager and he let us not pay for the meal but still this place is horrible I will never go back can't see how anyone can like this place read more

Food, staff, and prices were amazing. My kids didn't waste any of my money! Definitely recommended for anyone from out of town!

Personally, I think you are getting over priced diner fare with fancy names to their dishes..there are other diners within a mile of this place that have better food at cheaper prices...I ordered a large soda..Got a soda the size of a mcdonalds small soda for $2.50..that's disgusting..if you are overcharging your customers for soda, to me, it says alot about your restaurant...it's soda... read more

Chit Chat Diner - $2.50 for a soda almost the size of a normal mug with tons of ice...that's sad - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

My brother took me to have breakfast. I was not disappointed, I had the Nutella and bacon French toast and it was awesome. Will go back soon. read more

Chit Chat Diner - Nutella and bacon French toast, it's a must try. - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

I don't understand why this place doesn't have a better rating. The food is very good with a lot of options on the menu. I like coming here for breakfast and brunch. There's more than just 10 types of omelets and pancakes you usually find at a diner. The staff is friendly and service is quick. Prices are reasonable too. read more

We went here on a whim and it was amazing! My husband got their filet special and it was honestly much better than I expected! I got the Italian steak sandwich. It was good, not great. The salad it came with was the highlight for me! We will definitely be back again if we are ever in the area. read more

MARK AND HIS STAFF WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME. apart from the food tasting like it was made at home, they are very welcoming. everytime i ask them to surprise me the food selections burst woth flavors. Great place to take your girl out too, very casual and a great environment to relax with those you care about. -Joel V. read more

Cute diner with great service! Love the huge and creative menu. Went here for Sunday brunch. Wait was about 20 minutes. Totally worth it. Would definitely come back. read more

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

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I was traveling to NY and decided to look on yelp for brunch. I'm glad I did. Best place I ever been for brunch! Definitely recommend it! read more

Chit Chat Diner - Short Rib Hash and Eggs S'mores Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

My go to diner for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night snack. A great meal always.

Sorry in advance for this long review. But when I post a negative review I guess I feel a little guilty and need to justify the rating. We stopped here last week for the first time. We were passing through the area on the way back from LaGuardia Airport. As somebody who grew up in the NY Metro area, and now living in Pennsylvania, I miss real diners. We just don't have places like this in PA. So I look forward to visiting them when in the NY area. I am usually pleased with these diner visits. But, this one was a big disappointment. When we first pulled in I was impressed with the number of cars in the parking area. Lots of customers usually is an indication of a good restaurant. But, the experience was negative from the very first interaction. Our experience began with the hostess. After asking how many in our party (the answer was three), she curtly told us it would be a few minutes. Looking in I saw quite few open tables. But, OK, I didn't think too much about it. After telling us this, she simply leaned against her podium and waited. At no time did she ever look into the seating area. Nor did she look down at any sort of seating chart. After about three minutes, she picked up three menus and told us to follow her. She led us to a table which I had seen open as we walked in. There seemed to be no reason to keep us waiting. We all acknowledged this odd situation. Had it been the only issue we likely would have written it off. But it wasn't. After sitting down, we were approached by a server who politely and professionally took our order. Maybe the hostess was an anomaly. Our food was delivered quickly. And everything was correct. Unfortunately, the quality was very disappointing. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and vanilla milk shake. The shake was thin and watery, and the chicken salad was dry, had no flavor, and no texture that resembled chicken. While eating, busboys promptly filled our water glasses. And they quickly removed our dishes when we were done. But we never saw our server again. After finishing our meal, we were never offered a dessert menu. We were never asked how everything was. We never even received a check. We sat patiently waiting for it, but it never arrived. We had to eventually ask a different server for the check. We paid on the way out, and the young lady at the register was consistent with the experience up to that point. She was deeply engaged in a conversation with the young hostess who had kept us waiting when we arrived. They seemed to be complaining to each other about something work related there at the diner. In the process she never communicated with me in any way. She took my bill and my debit card. She handed me back the receipt to sign, and took it back. She made no eye contact. She never asked if everything was OK. She never said thank you. She did all this while not skipping a beat in her bitch session with the hostess. As a result of this overall negative experience, I cannot recommend this place. read more

Love this diner, for some reason this place has really cool waiters. Always had a good experience. I especially love the decor. Kind of reminds me of an amusement park eating establishment. Very unique, most diners go with an "old school" look. Chit Chat is very original. The food is great for diner food yet the fries are not as good as I had in other diners. When I order food at a diner, I want those crunchy, thick fries. Unfortunately Chit Chat does not have those, they have more thin fries that resembles those of which you would get at McDonald. read more

This diner is adorable. The décor was the first thing I noticed upon walking in. They've got a big glass display case full of some delectable-looking cakes and pies right at the entrance. Was already tempted to get dessert! Haha The best part is that the reason they're called "Chit-Chat Diner" is because they have a deck of cards on the table that have topics for conversation and questions on them. I enjoyed reading them off and answering them with my family when I went. It's a good way to kill time while waiting for your food instead of sitting around staring at your phones. The staff was also nice so generally I had a good experience here. The only downside is that since it's kind of a "high-end" restaurant, the prices aren't as low as you would expect for a regular diner. Other than that though, this place is great. Definitely recommend! read more

The food is good and I really want to like it BUT there is always something..... HOT OPEN ROAST BEEF $15.95 really? As if that wasn't enough...$1.25 extra for vegetables BUT they don't tell you. The server asks what vegetables would you like and you totally think it's part of the dinner! Not nice....very sneaky....be careful. read more

Been here a couple of times now and this is a nice diner with good variety, good food, and great service! Definitely recommend!! read more