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Colonial Diner

3.2 (354 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
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Chrissy G.

Staff very nice. Welcomed upon arrival. Very nostalgic decor. Reminded me of the diner I grew up going to in Staten Island every Saturday night with my family. Service was great. We started with french onion soup which was delicious. Hubby had the burger and he loved it. French fries were top notch. I had the chicken quesadilla - it needed more seasoning but was still enjoyable. My husband ordered the Oreo Cake for desert and he LOVED IT. Will definitely add to my list of places to go. The overall experience was top notch.

Louis G.

We were greeted by a very friendly counter waitress and Manager/Owner. The ambiance is a classic N.J. Diner look and feel . We ordered the pumpkin pancakes and real farm style pork sausage. Wow delicious. A great cup of Lacas diner coffee and the manager offered us some really good wholesome orange juice that tasted freshly squeezed. So if you're in the area stop in for some good N.J. diner food!

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Latoya G.

I have to say that I give 5 stars for service. Phillip was hilarious and efficient. Will ask for him by name the next time we visit. 4 for ambience.. they've definitely stepped up their game in decor. I haven't been to this diner in well over a decade, so it was a very pleasant surprise to see how they've renovated. Maybe a 3 for food... and that's being giving... there was just no flavor. The best thing that I ate was my buttered rye toast and that seemed like it wasn't real butter. I ordered a frittata and it was a bit dry with no seasoning... the same with my hash browns. The corned beef hash was super dry... my daughter told me that her French toast was just ok. Even the cappuccino had room for improvement. I really wanted this place to work for us because it is so close to home and would be nice to have a diner to call our own. Maybe I will come here to try other items?

Pumpkin Pancakes
Kaitlin R.

I have been here several times for both lunch and dinner and always enjoy the food. They do a consistently good job with their dishes. One of my favorites are the pumpkin pancakes (the cinnamon butter they give e you with them is great). The service can be a bit hit or miss though. Some of the waitstaff are absolutely stellar, and others very rarely will come check in on you once you have your meal so that can be a bit of a gamble. On a final positive note, there is also never a wait despite how crowded the parking lot can get due to the diner's large interior.

Blueberry pancakes
Linda R.

A classic diner on a busy main drag. We went for breakfast on a weekday during December, nicely decorated and Christmas music playing- a nice morning vibe. Lots of booth seating and a number of counter seats as well. My breakfast sandwich and hash browns were good, nothing too special but no complaints. I will say there was a nice healthy serving of bacon in the sandwich. My husband had the blueberry pancakes, also good. Coffee was good. Server was very nice.

Monk Fish Franchisee in a lemon butter sauce.
Steven B.

I just had an amazing dinner at this diner. They are updating the menu constantly and the fresh fish is fantastic. I decided to sit at the counter since I was dining alone, while there I watched how busy and attentive the service staff were. It was a pleasure to see the bright, clean and attractive interior. The owners really demonstrate how they care about their customers. Thank you for an awesome experience. I will be back soon.

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Yaira B.

I've recently went to The Colonial Diner with two of my best friends. It was around 10 am on Saturday so it was quite busy. Nonetheless, we still managed to get a table, and the service came quite fast. The moment you step in, it's absolutely captivating. It's got these beautiful colonial brown tiles and round counter at the entrance. tables are a nice slick marble with wood embellishes as well as the chairs. It's got an amazing charm to it that really stands out once you enter. Now, there are many menu options that are fairly priced for any diner in New Jersey. I got one of their special, the pumpkin pancakes. The pancakes were great and just needed a bit more sugar. We ordered an appetizer of jalapeno poppers that were superb and we will 100% order again (They can be pretty hot once you get them!). Also, the hot chocolate was great! The service for the food did take a little longer but not as long as a regular restaurant that's for sure (it was also busy hour so it's understandable) but the waiters and waitresses were all very friendly and sweet. We all enjoyed eating here and talked for hours there! I would recommend going with other people to enjoy the beautiful interior of the diner.

I went to the Colonial Diner in East Brunswick, NJ, on nov 5th,2025. i thought it was a nice place to eat any time of day. The place is clean, bright, and has a warm, old-school feeling. The staff is friendly and quick to help. The menu has a lot to choose from, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I ordered chicken fingers with my friend as an appetizer. They were delicious. The fries were crispy, and the chocolate milk was really good. The prices are fair, and the food portions are big enough to take some home. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese as my meal and took it home. Whether you want a full meal or just coffee and dessert, the Colonial Diner is a solid spot for comfort food.

Mexicali burger with jalapeños.
Robert D.

Friendly staff that accommodated our large group, food looked and tasted good, fresh rather than jarred jalapeños.

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Great food! But even better than that? The service...one of the best experiences I've had in a restaurant. Huge thanks to Pedro!!!

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Nice large booths available, good food, nice atmosphere. good place to meet up with groups.

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best serv and food and the food was so good. I almost started crying. I would go again just like my mom

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