First time at CJ's. Great little place with eclectic decorations. Everything was wonderful! I had biscuits and gravy with eggs that was absolutely delicious. My husband had chicken fried steak with sausage gravy and eggs, and he said it was the best chicken fried steak he's ever had. And the staff were friendly and wonderful too! Can't wait to go back and try their dinners! read more

First time coming here. The food is delicious. Have gone twice now within a one week span. Staff are nice and friendly. Old school diner vibe to it, very cute. It's also small inside a lot of people go here. The cushion on the seat is worn out it has a lot of rips on them. read more

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I Googled "best club sandwich in Forked River" and this place popped up. Friendly waitstaff and relatively quick service! With all the decorations on the wall it was an interesting place! Would definitely go back, can't wait to try out the other things on their menu. read more

CJ’s - Funny decor! - Diners Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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Another great meal & service! Always friendly, fresh & great (different) options! Burgers are delicious, breakfast burritos, country fried steak & my kids love the pancakes! Place is super cozy and cute - very clean and welcoming! read more

First thing I noticed was they had a signed that said " If unable to afford a meal they would cover it for you" We ordered the penne vodka with a side Cesar salad (however they gave us a garden salad) still good bc those croutons were just amazing . I think homemade. The penny Baco is well homemade creamy. It does come with chunks of stuff so if you're not a fan of that, then I wouldn't recommend it, but if you are, then I would highly recommend it. You know it comes with the onion the basil, the tomato you know everything extremely good. Now ask for the burger I have a burger with the pastrami on it with the bacon very good however I'm not a fan of the melted cheese on it but that's a preference. The bun highly toasted good could come with some sauce on it so it was missing that and it could come with some condiments on the side. I love the steak fries , small portion, but good and the coleslaw is fresh and good and I believe all the dressing are freshly made in everything. read more

CJ’s - Penne Ala Vodka - Diners Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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Food is great as well as the great service! Try their breakfast, lunch specials and dinner! They're all delicious!

CJ's continues to be a winner whether you can sit down to have a nice meal or order delivery! We enjoy their omelettes, pancakes and French toast! Service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is awesome with pictures and antiques from tv shows from the 60's/ 70's. It is very entertaining and fun to see their unique decor. read more

This is one of their Friday night specials. It was so good yes 2 crab cakes 3 broiled shrimps rice pilaf and vegetables. Allen gave such wonderful service and to the Cook such delicious food. I definitely will be back! Nothing like home cooking and real fresh food. read more

CJ’s - Diners Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Friendly and efficient service. The menu was huge! Delicious breakfast, never an empty coffee cup. Cute atmosphere! I'll be back for more pancake lasagna. read more

Good food, friendly staff and great prices. Had the sloppy Joe which is like a Reuben, fish and chips and 2 bowls of chicken and a bowl of cream of spinach soup and a coffee was only $38 with tax. Can't beat that! read more

Welcoming - Great - best food around- friendly - great service! Family friendly - no pre packed foods - everything fresh

When me and my fiancé first met, we met here on our first date, food was delicious, soon after they changed the name and a few things around, we are here today with our new lives and new little ones and it's still delicious and the new vibes are very homey and I'm very happy to share this place with my little ones just as we shared it years ago when we fell in love read more

I wanted to go out for breakfast and didn't feel like driving to my normal spot. So I thought I would try CJ's for the first time. It was busy, which typically makes me feel like it's a good place. Unfortunately, after I was seated things kind of went downhill. I waited a long time before being welcomed. The waitress was friendly, but not super attentive. It's the first time I've been to a breakfast spot and had everything be a little overdone or burnt. The coffee was overdone, the toast was slightly burnt, the omelette was over hard, the pancakes had small bits of chard batter in them... The potatoes on the other hand were undercooked. It was a pretty mediocre experience. At the end of the meal, the busser was very quick in clearing the table, which was nice, but I had to go find my waitress to get my bill after waiting for what I felt was a more than reasonable amount of time. Perhaps it was just a bad experience on the first trip, but I won't likely have a second one. read more

Another great meal at CJ'S. Been there several times for breakfast and dinner always great. Staff is friendly, Fast service and great food. We'll be back. Gus & Debbie read more

Food was hot and delicious. The price was right. We when for breakfast and everything was good.

We had our first visit to CJ's yesterday and it will not be our last! We waited 10 minutes or so to be seated which I'm fine with as that's generally a sign of a good place. The first thing that strikes you is the kitchy retro decor which suited the place. Our waitress was lovely and provided great service. As for the food it was fantastic and the portions generous. CJ's is a true gem. read more

Fast service. Very reasonable prices. We had pancakes French toast and bacon..all excellent. Ambience was great. Only negative was Pepsi products. read more

CJ’s - Seating - Diners Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Visited CJ's for the first time this morning. It is a hidden gem! The breakfast was outstanding. The decor is fun and quirky. Service was excellent. Can't wait to try it for lunch and dinner. read more

I emailed two ?s through yelp and received very quick and informative replies. :) I had a pickup order of a tuna salad sandwich with pickles. Delicious! read more

This place is adorable, delicious food, and great service! If you go when they have the pumpkin French toast and you like pumpkin it is soo good!! Will definitely be back! read more

WOW!! What a great find!! the atmosphere is retro-adorable, the place is spotless, the servers are so nice... and the FOOD--WOW!! Soooooo Good!! This is truly a wonderful little eatery!! read more

We started coming to this cute little diner after we moved from Belmar and it is by far our favorite. Alaina is usually our server and I must say she is so attentive and friendly!!! Great food, great staff!!! read more

Food was good. Friendly neighborhood feel inside. but coffee was served after our meal, the waitress was super slow and did not follow directions, and don't believe the 20% off it was only 1 buck off of 35 dollar bill!!!! read more

CJ's is the best breakfast around. The coffee is great, staff is friendly, and the food is outrageously good. One of the best omelettes I have ever had. The pancakes are fluffy & perfect. They serve fresh cups of butter and the cutest container of warm maple syrup. Not sure why anyone would go any where else. Everyone raves about grace and grits, in my opinion CJs is 100 times better. It's well worth the wait. read more

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Second time dining here food is delicious and solid. Potato pancakes were the real deal eggs Benedict was spot on. Wait staff is friendly helpful and the place itself is great with the memorabilia hanging everywhere. We move coming here whenever we are in town read more

Cute place! Great service. Great food! I had the apples, raisins, and cinnamon waffles. Light, airy, crispy edges and flavorful! I will be back! read more

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Breakfast potatoes are awful, horrible flavor. The omelette was super wet, and it was hard and crusted, not fluffy at all.

A hidden treasure here is Lacey. We tried breakfast and dinner here. The food is so flavorful and fresh. The staff is super friendly. Our new favorite restaurant! And they offer catering. Give it a try! You won't regret it! read more

Breakfast.. lunch... or dinner you won't be disappointed! Food and service is great and the place is homey!

The food is so delicious and fresh. I had flounder oreganato last night and it was soo good. Fresh, seasoned just right. Service was excellent as well. Prices are reasonable as well. read more

Amazing place! Loved the avocado toast and hashbrowns, every bit as nice as Colonial Diner and even better. Big fan of the food, waitstaff was great and service was quick. Ambiance is old school with a new twist. read more

Love this place great food kitchen clean. Fantastic food presentation. They have door dash,great shakes, homemade iced tea. I love the decor and the place reminds me of a 50s restaurant.Family oriented. I just had the taco salad and Felipe and his brother and Lori make that kitchen run like a well-oiled machine. read more

The food was delicious and plentiful. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. This is the kind of restaurant you'll look forward to visit frequently. read more

This was reviewed September 2020. You've got to give credit to someone that stands up to a bully, and that's exactly what the owner of the Lake Side Diner did. He was told that he could not have indoor dining during Covid but defied Adolph Murphy and has opened his indoor dining room despite getting fined several times. He didn't do this with reckless abandon mind you, he's following all the social distancing rules. Sanitizer on the counter, masks on all employees, and he even installed an elaborate air cleansing system. Four of us had a nice conversation with our congenial waitress about the whole situation and then ordered breakfast food. I got a fried egg sandwich with pork roll. Others got omelets and such. Everyone raved about their food, the service, and the guts it takes to defy this corrupt administration. read more

Love the food here! I've eaten there and had catering from there. All was great and everyone enjoyed it!

We order breakfast from here every Sat morning and it is so good. The Jersey sandwich and Monte Cristo are amazing. The honey bbq melt is to die for. Awesome fries. Always super fresh and good food. 10/10 read more

My wife and I had breakfast at CJ's today. The pancakes, eggs, bacon etc were all delicious. We have been there a few times and never had a bad experience. Now that they are open for dinner, we have to try it. The service is as if you're home with family. The place is clean with both booths and tables. read more

Recently my friend for another diner trip. Atmosphere: The Lake Side Diner is a cute shore diner. It's a little White House, and the inside is almost entirely wooden. It's got such a fun and unique vibe. Coffee: The coffee was good, but there was nothing to write home about. The waitress refilled it often, which was nice. Food: The Lake Side Diner has plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.  While it was around 11, I wasn't craving lunch yet. I was craving pancakes and eggs, so I ordered that and substituted the meat (bacon/sausage) for fruit. The meal was good, but it was kind of bland. It wasn't bad, but it felt like something I could whip up at home. Service: The waitress was friendly and refilled our beverages often. Plus our food came out quickly so I can't argue with that. Overall Thoughts/Summary: The Lake Side Diner is a cute stop if you're going down the shore. I would go back. read more

CJ’s - Pancakes and eggs - Diners Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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Great food,clean, family oriented, very pleasant servers. Nice new booths, quick service. An over all pleasant experience. New owners are always there making sure your eating experience is a positive venture. Will certainly be returning and telling my family and friends. Also very easy entrance and exit to parking area. I am told that serving Dinner is coming soon. That will be great. They also have a senior menu. They have it all. read more

I am so happy this place opened up. We love the food and the staff. They make you feel at home. Best breakfast, lunch and dinner in town! We love to see what their next specials are going to be. They always come up with something new and delicious. If you haven't been there yet, GO! read more