Stopped by here on a whim for drinks. Their happy hour special - $5 for several drafts - is a pretty good deal from what I see. Don't really know much about the food, though I thought their happy hour deal for appetizers wasn't as cheap. Therefore, I just stuck with a drink. I think this place is popular with people who work in the area who want to grab a happy hour drink or few too. Staff is pretty nice based on who I interacted with. Bar area is a decent size, though admittingly a bit strange as you're effectively in a darkly lit diner. That's ok though. read more

City Diner was so nice we came back twice, for breakfast. During a short stay in JC, we had two delicious breakfasts here, both times equally as good. Very friendly staff, all around great service and experience. read more

City Diner is a family friendly spot in the city for a cozy time. The service is friendly and has a neighborhood feel, for those who want a taste of the suburbs but in the city. The food is decent but a little pricey for what it is (understandably so for its prime location). I did appreciate that my boyfriend and I didn't have to wait long to get seated for saturday brunch read more

City Diner - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The ambiance of this restaurant is great and the food did not disappoint. Had the pesto pasta and it was balanced in its consistency and taste. I only had two nitpicks and that you have to keep getting the attention of the staff to come by to refill your drinks and I had ordered chicken orzo as an entree and it was never brought to me. This is a good neighborhood restaurant for Jersey City. read more

City Diner - Pesto Pasta Entree - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Amazing $5 happy hour deals with excellent draft beers! We had the City Wings and Chicken Francaise with rice, and everything was fantastic. The chicken was juicy, tender, and very flavorful. The staff was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend for a happy hour visit! read more

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A really great spot for pancakes and pasta! I tried the pesto pasta, fries, chocolate chip pancake, and lemon ricotta pancake. The pesto pasta was delicious -- flavorful, with crunchy breadcrumbs and perfectly balanced pesto. Both pancakes were amazing -- not overly sweet, just the right mix of moist and fluffy. The chocolate chip pancake had the perfect amount of chocolate, and the lemon ricotta pancake was beautifully zesty. Plenty of seating and great service make it even better! read more

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Food all well made, hot and enjoyed by all of us. Service was prompt, friendly and patient even though every table was full. Everything was clean with a more resturant feel than diner. Defintely recommended for breakfast! read more

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Service was awesome, Miguel C. was our server. He did an excellent job. My wife's margs were spot on, delicious . I had 3 drafts of Yuengling. Guac and chips were very good, Jalapeño in the Guac was just right. My wife had spaghetti with meatballs, meatballs were excellent. I had a short-rib grilled cheese and fries. Very nice restaurant/bar, we sat in a booth. Will return, thanks Miguel! read more

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My good friend Cindy and I had an early brunch today at City Diner at 31 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ. We have met there every few month for the last 3 years. We love the food and the amazing service when there. Owner Mike Giakoumatos is always inviting; server Joven hospitable and pleasant; and compliments to fine chef Hany Matta. We will surely be back soon. read more

City Diner - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Really did the trick for us on a weekend brunch time. We were able to walk in. We had an awkward seat in the middle of the restaurant - a little tight - but our food really hit the spot. The menu options were surprisingly large. My kids liked the bustle. Our waiter was cute and attentive. It feels like a bar-diner. read more

Came here for a lunch with my team on Good Friday. As a group of 8, we were sat rather quickly -- even without a reservation. Our server, a gentleman, was great with listening and taking our orders. The food arrived in about 15-20 minutes and looked great. By look great I mean the presentation was incredible and the plating was large. I chose the short rib dish and it was tasty. The meat was tender but a tad bit dry. The potatoes and gravy were tasty. I would ask for extra gravy if I were to order this dish again. I gave this meal a 4/5 for the dryness. read more

Outside, you have a lot of bike messengers sitting outside and waiting for orders. Inside, a dark diner that has a very bright bar lit above the area with a sign that says bar. Seats are standard diner affair, and the menu is not as extensive as many diners but includes a lot of different beers. Service was good, didn't intrude too much into the conversation and gave us plenty of time to select what you want. We like the beers, the food was just so so. French onion soup was good with the cheese but wasn't salty enough. The waffles with fried chicken, the waffle was big and fluffy, so that was nice but the chicken didn't seem to have any spicing, maybe some honey in the batter. Basically it was a half chicken quartered and deep fried so it was very hot when it came out, and extra crispy but lacked flavor. It was plenty of chicken though, so that was a nice part. Easily shared by 2 people. Not too busy on a Tuesday night. read more

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I enjoyed my meal here. After meeting up with a friend for a 3 mile run we hit up City Diner to refuel. I like that there are healthy breakfast options which I had. Good food, friendly service, nice decor. More of an upscale diner feel. read more

City Diner - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The goods: nicely decorated and updated. Quickly seated upon arrival, good size portions of breakfast plates, good greeter, and food runners. Reason why this is just good and not great you ask?? Our server! She waited the table with kids that came in after us, one strike ok, but when she got to our table, we had to wait for her to finish fixing issues, checks with other tables on her tablet?? When the food came out, she never checked in on us, but she did stand at the bar staring to make sure we properly chewed our food like momma always said! The only check in was when she asked if we wanted a leftover bag, and gave us our check, but at least she apologized then for the "long wait." Unfortunately she left me no choice with the stroke of my pen. To end on a high note, consider sharing a plate if you come here and you're not super hungry, but remember it's Jersey damn it, so you may not get the server you expect. read more

City Diner - The Urban Sandwich - very hefty sandwich - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I was staying at the Hyatt and stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. My wife and I were so pleased with the exceptional food, service, and atmosphere that we went there for breakfast and three dinners. My cousin and her husband - from Jersey - met us there for dinner. They were also impressed with the food. Highly recommend. read more

This place is a staple of downtown Jersey City, it's like a diner, but also not at the same time. It's a slight notch up from a traditional diner. Food is decent, they serve alcohol, service isn't upscale but they're attentive. And the vibe is chill. read more

This place was amazing. Just a block from the river and the food was incredible. Service was excellent and we loved the atmosphere. Even the owner came to our booth and talked with us. If I am ever in the area again i would definitely go back in a heartbeat. read more

Just another diner in the city, nothing fancy about it. We ordered some French toast and an Avocado sandwich. Both arrived at the same time however, the toast was cold and we had to request for a replacement. The ambiance and the service was okay read more

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Received surprise takeout from this diner a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised. I had a grilled chicken wrap with fries and the wrap didn't seem that big at first but I ate half and it was quite filling. The fries were abundant as well and the restaurant was nice to include utensils and a bunch of ketchup. I've never eaten here in person but I image the service would be decent. Overall, I would try food from here again. read more

City Diner - Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Everything was so delicious! The hostess was super attentive and sweet. Great little diner read more

City Diner - Mimosa - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Another Jersey City Lunch! And my oh my, was it delish!!!! For starters, I was greeted warmly. Upon approaching the take-out area (cashiers in the back), I again was warmly greeted, with smiles for both cashiers. It was a calm/slow, rainy Friday, after 3pm. I needed to break my days long fast, and and wanted a good veggie soup. I reviewed the menu, low and behold there's a soup section! I mean.... come'on! Could I ask for more?!?! It wasn't a full page, but there were a few options to pick from, which I was thrilled about. I ordered a Vegetarian Blk Bean Chili, accompanied with tortilla chips, and a side of Sautéed Spinach. (Check out the pics) Upon the first spoon of Chili, I was grinning in satisfaction! The Spinach taste like I expected. I wasn't able to complete all in one sitting. Which is cool. I was excited to finish it at home... While on the train ride home, the food was sitting on my lap looking at me, and I looking at it... and even tho I'm not much of subway diner, I dined on this, until I was full again. Lol I still have just enough for a snack later in the evening.... Oh, and I enjoyed this all for just $20, including TIP!! read more

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Had brunch with family here around the holidays. Good food, quick service and simple ambience of a diner. We had Crab Cake Benedict, Maple and egg supreme, Veg quesadilla (my dish -- it was good with extra jalapeños on the side) and chicken parm hero. Good experience, worth trying once. read more

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nice atmosphere and clean. Not very busy and took a long time for breakfast to come out. It was cold as it sat in the kitchen window for awhile. Food was okay may have been better if it was warm. read more

Great location near the train stop, drinks crafted with intention, and food made to order. Was visiting but if in the area again, I would come back! read more

Awesome diner with an extensive menu. Lots of veggie options; the black bean chili is probably my favorite. We usually sit at the bar since we're only 2 and it tends to be busy. Servers are always quick and friendly. Full bar as well. read more

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The food was delicious nothing but good things to say and I'm not one to leave reviews! Very very good breakfast! Highly recommended! read more

City Diner - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

My boyfriend, his family and I stopped here after a Yankees game. The hostess was nice and quickly sat us. The menu is extensive ranging from breakfast to steaks. My boyfriend and I have previously passed by but we've never stopped in until now. We love diners so we're happy we finally tried City Diner. We ordered the following items. I'm not sure if they have a kids menu, we don't ask, but kids had apps as their meals which worked out fine. Tomato basil soap steak chimichurri Buffalo chicken wings Adult Mac and cheese South of the border burger 3 cheese quesadilla with steak I personally had the adult mac and cheese and a vanilla milkshake. The milkshake was ok and the mac and cheese was good, could've used a tad more seasoning. I still enjoyed the pasta. I also tried some of the burger and quesadillas which were also good. Everyone else also enjoyed their meal. Service was great. My boyfriend and I are looking forward to coming back to try more from the menu. read more

Came here for brunch and had a decent time. Pros: + Great food variety + Good for vegetarians + Speedy kitchen - got our eggs in 15 minutes flat + Easy street parking nearby Cons: - Staff is overworked - Service is slow (didn't check on water/coffee refills) IG : QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

If you're staying at the Hyatt, this is the place for you! It's called a diner, but the atmosphere is more like a nice restaurant. Friendly service and good food at moderate prices. Sure beats hotel restaurants. read more

Yeah, I've read some of the reviews... Diner with a bar still whatever... The food was awesome... That was the best mac & cheese I ever had in the corned beef fashion. Eggs were Bussin. I drink my coffee black it was excellent in the IPA was hazy. Don't you dare eat a hotel food take a walk over here. I don't know my waiters name, but the service was excellent. And the prices were reasonable. read more

City Diner - Mac & cheese and corned beef, hash, and eggs with rye toast - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great spot! Good value Excellent service Very reasonable prices and selection Very local vibe A block from the best view of NYC read more

Yummy Denver Omelette! Excellent service. Nice small restaurant with a full bar. It is great for breakfast or lunch. The servings are very generous and tasty. The coffee was pretty good also. Enjoyed a late breakfast. The space is pretty small but the service was fast. Highly recommend if you are looking for a breakfast/lunch spot in Jersey. read more

City Diner - Denver Omelet - American Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

PROS: the food was amazing, priced right, menu variety was plentiful, and the food came out very fast. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Place is upscale for a diner as well CONS: scarce parking since it's just street parking, but what do you expect in a city OVERALL: if you're in the area and want an upscale diner and you don't care about parking your car on the sidewalk, then come to this place read more

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The food was great and plentiful. The service was great. We weren't rushed at all. The omelette was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were perfectly grilled. read more

I dont think i could dislike a restaurant more than this place. The decor is tacky and the service is abysmal. You have to track your weightier down and the food is mid at best. My nephew likes the milk shakes and it is the only reason i ever go. Just avoid it richmond and Midlothian have such good food you could do better for breakfast at most every other place. The wait staff really needs to be properly trained here they are nice just there is zero attentiveness or cleanliness. Takes for ever to get anything to the table items always come out staggered and they forget orders and stuff. Cannot wait for him to outgrow this faze in life so i can never go here again. It gets two stars because you will get food and the people were nice. read more

I am quite surprised about the bas reviews this place has because every time I've been, I've always had a wonderful meal. The place is supee cute, swrvice good, food good and portions big, all at a reasonable price. Also, what it is outstanding is that they can cook well food that is not the typical eggs, burger, pancakes. I tried nickrib sandwich and was surprised by the tender meat and taste, the pancakes with hash browns, meat and eggs are a blast and a really good deal (dont remember the name), just to name a few So all in all, really good and will come back read more

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Insanely expensive for mediocre diner food. Also seems like they charge more on apps like UberEats and Grubhub. Where the hell do you get off charging $6.50 for a tiny bottle of orange juice? Also if you order take out / delivery, expect them to ignore any extra notes you add. read more

Food, service and ambiance were all excellent! We were traveling back to ATL and wanted to enjoy brunch but needed to kill a little time before heading to Newark. They allowed us to keep our luggage behind the hostess stand. We were able to hang out in our booth after enjoying a delicious breakfast. The food was delish and very affordably priced. Will definitely visit again the next time we're in town! Would love to try their dinner options. read more

Good day,  I visited your diner yesterday, April 28th, 2025 around 6pm, I ordered the salmon entree, when the food came to my table, I had to double check to be sure I was in the right place.  With service so good, my server was very kind, attentive and awesome. The food presentation was above par for "diner" service; which is why I had to double check to see if I was in the right place. For the label "diner", this was a 5 star experience, way above par for a diner. The food was great, the wine was perfect. I even topped my evening off with a cup of coffee and cheesecake. Mind Blowing, my only regret is that I did not take pictures of my dishes, as the presentation could never be found under the label "diner". I will visit again on a regular basis, and I will post this wherever a review can be posted. 5 out of 5 stars. The perfect little secret of Jersey City.  Thank you.  Rudy V. read more

Food We came here by recommendation. Food was mid at best. Pancakes are "ok." They are nothing to brag about. The bacon is very thin "cheap" bacon that tastes really chewy, and is just not good at all. The garlic bread steak sandwich has potential to be really great. The steak was overcooked and I opted to not get a replacement. We gave this place a second chance. Which was much better than the first Dynamite shrimp was a great suggestion. French fries with a side of gravy was a good combo. Bacon egg & cheese sandwich on a bun made up for the previous experience. Their sausage is really good & flavorful. The cheese fries are just melted sliced cheese - not like a cheese sauce. Overall, with the lack of places in the area. It can be a go to. read more

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