Simply the best: friendly service, hardy food, and a delightful old time atmosphere. Look forward to each visit when I'm in the area.

My husband and I went there for breakfast and the service was horrible. We waited at least 15-20 mins before our order was taken (we were about to leave). The waitress was so snobby and I believe she was the owner. The food wasn't that good. We won't be going back. read more

The Ham and Swiss club sandwich is the best thing I've had here! I'd recommend it. The other fare, like the blueberry pancakes and sausage is more basic diner food. However, the pricing is so cheap and you'll not get anything bad quality no matter what you order. For that, this place is great! read more

My wife and I have been going there for a few years now and have always had outstanding service along with their great food and a friendly staff. We love the down to earth and family oriented atmosphere. We highly recommend it read more

Love going there for breakfast good food many choices. Beautiful warm and friendly family

Nothing fancy. Just good food, friendly and fast service, at a reasonable price. Place has a nice, old fashion, warm ambiance too. Been a regular for decades. read more

This diner has brought the town together for 50 years--and may it do so for 50 more. Website 8/10 The website has slick, simple navigation without too much delay. It can best be defined by its responsiveness from the breakfast and dinner menus to the very circle surrounding "Celebrating 50 Years." It also includes a segment dedicated to the history of the diner. The menus are easy to find if you venture around the site a little bit, though they may be difficult to read. The logo is a bit transposing upon the upper parts of the site. Brand 8/10 If you ever drive down Farmingdale's main street, the sign and the entrance stand out perfectly. The small town aesthetics definitely work as the strongest point of this business with its simple, consistent color scheme. The blocky letters invite all age groups into this business. Within the interior, there were many wooden decorative signs you would typically expect to find in many family-owned diners. There were also awards showcasing the distinct importance Connie's Restaurant has in Farmingdale, continuing to operate for 50+ years. Other than that, the interior aesthetics did not evoke any distinguishable sense of identity. Environment 10/10 In the restaurant business, you sell not just the food, for you also sell regional identity, a hang-out spot, and a sense of belonging. Does Connie's Restaurant sell them? I would absolutely say so, since I witnessed many age groups coming to this establishment--and it was not even the afternoon yet. With a vibrant environment comes the noise. We were given a booth with an insulated wall separated the diner into two parts, which helped cancel out much of the noise. The clattering dishware was more prevalent than the patrons. The physical space allows for a diner famous town-wide to accommodate many people within a single span of time. There was not a lot of opportunity to view outside the windows except to view the sidewalk and Main Street. Connie's Restaurant accepts only cash payments, which I don't consider a sustainable, long-term strategy for any business circa 2025 to have. I personally did not have a problem continuing to pay in cash, however this policy will set this restaurant back in the future. Staff 10/10 The staff were attentive. When I made my order, I had that barely awake whisper and the waitress heard everything I said clearly. Waiting Period 10/10 I consider this an important factor in its own right. I can say that I had no issues with waiting, for our orders came quickly. As mentioned before, the noise was not a problem and we were able to discuss future business without any disruptions. Food 7/10 The food is where an entire restaurant revolves within circumference around. I can say that I felt underwhelmed by the food of Connie's Restaurant. I ordered the bacon-and-egg sandwich with a side of crinkle fries. I did not expect much beyond that, but they were both quite dry, while the fries started to harden. The fluffiness of the poppy-seed buns outweighed the bacon and eggs in taste, but there was enough fluff to scoop up the remaining ketchup left behind. If shrinkflation played a factor, I can say that it was not the biggest problem for me, since I was able to eat my entire course on a cheaper bill. Also, because I had orange juice to include citrus into my course, I cannot complain too much. Comes Together Well? 10/10 I had no complaints that outweighed the diner experience, for everything came together well. There are many questions that could be asked for the future of Connie's Restaurant, such as "How can it stay relevant? What are important symbols that help it stand out? How can the food become more zesty and lively?" Rating 9/10 I am limited by what I can score this diner, so I will try to round out to either 4 stars or 5 stars. I will then explain why I made such a change. Rounds Out To... 5/5 Stars When it comes down to making the ultimate decision, I cannot find it within me to give this a lower score. With rising costs and a sporadic market, expect a lot of unpredictable phenomena to occur. What can alleviate such chaos is to rebuild our communities by supporting local businesses. Connie's Restaurant is quite literally at the center of Farmingdale and can help bring it together for 50 more years. Recommend To... Any families out there hosting a celebration who are mindful of costs and want to restore relevance to their own communities. I would also recommend Connie's Restaurant to any young person out there. Going there should be considered de facto rite of passage for any Farmingdale youth as the Walt Disney World is for any Floridian youth. read more

Great food! Friendly staff and a great cup of coffee!! Be back on my next trip this way

love this local spot for breakfast or lunch. always affordable and very delicious! The staff is great and the food does not disappoint. Cash only is a bit of a pain but i get it ;). read more

So many people mentioned this was a good place and I don't see it. The pancakes were quite flat, not thick and fluffy. The french toast was also quite thin. For the prices, I would've saved my money and gone to IHop instead for the senior meal or one of the combo breakfasts. This place didn't have "Disco Fries" or any type of desserts....no cakes or pies at all. I was thinking this was a diner but nope, just your basics I guess. I won't go back. read more

Summary: Down to earth, adorable little diner with pretty decent food and quick service. I came for a casual meal with my family and was delighted by the speed of the service and the overall great time spent there. The food is pretty standard for diner food, but I do think its the best diner around bcuz I never eat something and say it was bad. I have been to plenty of diners with watery eggs and soggy bread and this place would never do that. There is obviously a lot of care put into every customers experience and thats why this place is such a community staple. Love love love going here read more

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Connie's Restaurant Owners in Farmingdale are deceptive, rude, and crooked. Stopped by for 1st breakfast there (first mistake.) Finished and went to pay overpriced meal with a credit card. Cashier said no credit cards. I replied, "Really, how was I to know? She pointed to a small sign on a wall where it could not be seen by me. I told her the sign should be on the front entry door. She said it was there. I made her come show me. There was no sign. I had no cash. AreShe did not apologize. But she said, "Who the hell are you? We've been here for 50 years. BFD! She advised of an ATM in the rear. No signs, but after $ 20.00withdrawal I was charged a $2.00 service fee. What? That was a 20% surcharge on an already expensive meal. I then payed the bill and left, but not before stating they were ripoffs and I would never come back. She replied, we don't need your business; we've been here 50 years! P.S. The owners get the ATM service fee. 50 years? Now posting on Yelp!" Yea! By ripping off patrons Saw your reply. You lie still. LIE. I was having a great day. I came to Connie's right after Mass at St. Catherine. LIE. The bill was 15.00 without tip. The bill for two eggs and meet was more higher than Sunrise Diner, Jackson Diner, and the Mug Rack. LIE. There was no sign of Cash Only on the front door. LIE. There was no indication of a 2.00 ATM service fee. LIE. The cashier was very rude and she enlisted two other servicers to gang up on me. One told me I didn't belong there and warned me from returning. FACT. Your website says yo do take credit cards. You are a fraud and you should not be ripping off customers. 50 years in business. Hope it's your last. I am reporting you to the BBB. NO. You won't be seeing me again, or others who will be reading my reviews accross social media. read more

Have been eating here on and off for nearly 50 years. Grew up in the area so it was more frequent back then. Very friendly staff in the front and kitchen. It's a favorite place for us to stop in now when we're in the area. Recently we stopped by for lunch. It's exactly what you'd want in a local restaurant with a luncheon counter: good basic breakfast and lunch menu, served in a clean place with cheerful staff who keep the mugs and glasses full. Soup and grilled cheese for me and egg salad on toast for her; we shared a side of fries. Everything was good and the prices were great. If this place were in our area we'd pay much more. read more

Clean good food priced right. Of course I would recommend. Staff is friendly. Everyone knows everyone. Locals keep coming back. Definitely a find. Don't pass up. read more

Came upon this spot after visiting the state park near by. Ample parking adjacent to the restaurant. When we walked in there was a bit of wait. Once seated the menu had breakfast and lunch, this place doesn't do dinner they close at 2pm every day. Went off Yelp reviews and ordered the tuna club. Sandwich and coleslaw were really good and fresh. My friends had the Buffalo wrap with sweet potato fries and the pasta fagioli soup. Both said there food was great. If in the area and want a quick bite to eat, this is your spot. read more

Connie's Restaurant - Tuna Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Farmingdale, New Jersey

This is my second day having lunch here, and the food is fantastic. You absolutely cannot beat the service either as the people that work here also live in this beautiful little town. One of the one of the wonderful ladies that works here is in her 70s and doesn't look a day over 50 I would say, she was a breath of fresh air. After listening to the young ladies behind me, with every other word, F bomb and GD, coming to find out that this waitress has never said a curse word in her life on top of having 13 children. I'm thankful for moments when I meet wonderful people like this, it really made my day on top of having such great food and service. read more

This cute little diner has an old-timey feel and was so enjoyable! The service was quick and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious and everything came out hot and fresh! I will definitely be going here again! 10/10 recommend read more

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Locals, locals and myself graced this eatery on Main in Farmingdale. Nice, for breakfast and lunch. No dinners; they close at 3pm. The staff is very friendly, the parking is ample, and the food I had was decent. Kathy, my server, was a sweetheart. I ordered a cheesesteak and a coffee. No dessert. This is a no frills place, a diner of sorts. And the prices are ridiculously low. Three and one half stars. read more

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Small and cozy place. Friendly staff. Food is very good. Price is still reasonable. Quick service. I highly recommend. read more

Connie's Restaurant - Burger platter with a side of their crispy and delicious onion rings. My son had bacon omelette for lunch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Farmingdale, New Jersey

absolutely live Connie's! Food is fresh and excellent. Love the waitstaff. They treat you like family. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Based on the outstanding reviews, we stopped here for lunch. Perhaps, breakfast is the way to go here. Our sandwiches were just average. Nothing special to write home about, but nothing I'd really complain about either. We ordered the Burger Platter and the Chicken Philly. I expected the chicken in the cheese steak to be sliced as you would expect in a cheese steak. Instead, it was simply grilled pieces of chicken. It would have been better off calling this a chicken sandwich with peppers and onions, rather than a Chicken Cheese Steak. Didn't quite fit the bill of the title. The Burger Platter was slightly better. The one thing you can't complain about here are the prices. The prices are what you would expect to find in a diner, but no longer see in most dinners. So, price is a definite plus here. read more

Connie's Restaurant - Burger Platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Farmingdale, New Jersey

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Legendary Diner Old school atmosphere Great food , prices & super friendly service .Been going here since 1989

The absolute best around! Whether it's breakfast or lunch, not a better spot around. Everyone here is super friendly and accommodating.

Great locals place. Food was good,service was good. Coffee could be better. Always wonder why places dont opt for the best coffee when its the most important breakfast drink. You cant beat the old fashioned feel and quality of your meal for the low price. Honestly, seems like the prices havent been raised since the eighties. Definitely will be back here. Eggs, club sandwiches are great here. read more

Great food ... good prices. Stopped in for a usual terrific omelette with potatoes onions and peppers, comes with home fries and rye toast for only eight bucks! They are cash only but I went to the ATM and the owner turned around and gave me the 2 dollar fee back read more

Love coming back to town for breakfast at Connie's. Guaranteed good service and food.

A nice warm spot with heat # sandy thanks for being open ! Wonderful family owned and operated breakfast and lunch spot. A real throwback with fast friendly service , reasonable prices,and good food read more

Old school diner that has been in business for 50 years. When you walk in, the staff either knows most of their clientele, and if they don't know you, they act as like they know us. The menu is standard affair, nothing frivolous, but good quality grub. Prices are extremely fair, and service is impeccable. A neighbor staple for sure! read more

Good solid Sunday breakfast! We sat outside u see the tent. Everyone wore masks except when eating. Our group had an array of food: Mushroom Swiss spinach omelette; just a bit dry Tuna club - good (huge) French toast and eggs; good Coffee good Service friendly Tip: if you want to eat inside, go inside. If you want to eat outside, go to the tent in the back. There isn't 1 line for which ever comes first. read more

Friendly service! I ordered the banana pecan pancakes with a side of turkey bacon. We had a party of six and everyone finished their breakfast including two kids. read more

We love visiting mom & pop restaurants for their very unique homely ambience & non-commercialized feel. A visit to Connie's definitely did not let us down. This is a Mandica family owned operation since 1944 & was perfect for a lazy beautiful winter noon for brunching, Our friends reached & sat down before we arrived & the staffs were so friendly that they guided us voluntarily to the right table without having to ask. We loved the servers, they were very friendly & food came very quick on the table, the decor is well lit, clean & vibrant with a rustic flavor ...you can spot a big old school charm rustic wall clock which definitely catches the attention, parking is ample. We ordered 1. One Ham Domlette served with a choice of Home Fries or Hash Browns & Toast (with the bread selection) I opted for home fries, but they gave me a hash brown though (& I topped it with extra cheese @ $1 extra :P) ***This indeed is a must have, its delicious & portion is huge 2. One Italian Sausage Domlette The omlette is cooked with pepper, sliced sausags, onions & potatoes served with a choice of Home Fries or Hash Browns & Toast with the bread selection We almost had to throw it , the onions were overcooked so the crisp was totally gone , potatoes were soggy making the sausage loose its flavor totally a massive showdown ****I certainly would not recommend it, it was waste of money 3. Regular Bottomless Cup Coffee - it was good, you can make your own by customizing with sugar & milk 4. A Cheese burger ( we requested to substitute the beef patty with a chic patty instead & they happily agreed& served as was requested) It wasn't one of the tastiest ,but was very healthy & fresh though, nothing exceptional but definitely good. 5. A Ham & Swiss Club Sandwich - The cheese melt in the mouth & wasnt at all overpowering or killing teh taste of Ham. It was definitely a good try 6. Sweet Potato Waffle fries - the sweetness was so well balanced that you cant keep your hands off these crispy beauties, kids will love these Overall it was a great experience, however the Italian domlette let us down, which definitely would not allow me to give it a 5 I would give it a 3.8 or 4 read more

Connie's Restaurant - Ham Domlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Farmingdale, New Jersey

The food is great, the service is excellent , nothing but 5 starts. Kid friendly too. Definitely a local treat.

I'm not much of a breakfast guy but when my daughter invited me out I suggested Connie's. I haven't been here in years but it's the breakfast place to go in Farmingdale. This has been a family run business since the 70's and they certainly know what they are doing. Service is quick and very efficient. Anyone walking by will refill your cup, take empty dishes away, etc. Wait staff seems very business like if you are not a regular so don't expect too much conversation unless you come here often. The food although nothing too fancy is good and inexpensive. If you are looking for cinnamon laced churro, avocado, & persimmon waffles, this ain't the place. Just traditional fare. read more

Connie's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Farmingdale, New Jersey

Cute diner! Breakfast was yummy. Has a long counter if you don't want to wait for a table.

The food is "okay" at best. The service is very friendly and they all seem like really nice people but I found the food to be very underwhelming. read more

Awesome breakfasts and lunches, local, family owned, operated and reasonably priced menu ... cS only since they do accept credit cards.

Great food, very affordable, cute atmosphere, and nice staff. The portions are quite large for the price, and the waitstaff comes around often to fill water, etc. read more

Had breakfast here this morning & enjoyed it immensely. Place is spotless & service was superb. Eggs were cooked just right in my omelet with sausage & cheese.( in fact there were 2 choices of sausage & 4 choices of cheese)....coffee was good also...glad I passed it the other day & then researched it on Yelp... thank you for a wonderful experience, can understand why you have been in business since 1972, incidentally that is when I graduated from HS so I know how long that is....LOL Decided to come back after our last good experience & once again they didn't disappoint.. this time I tried the French toast & my wife had an egg white omelette... very enjoyable... they even gave my wife fruit instead of hash browns... once again I highly recommend read more

Feels like home when you walk into the door. Friendly staff welcomes you every time. My review today is on the Club Sandwich *Tuna Club* The sandwich comes with Bacon, Lettuce,Tomato,Cheese, and choice of White, Rye or Whole Wheat Bread toasted or not toasted. Today I ordered Rye toast which is my favorite choice for this sandwich. Once the plate is in front of you, it looks tasty from the start. What I like the most about the Tuna Club here at Connie's is that the tuna is not dry. The bread was toasted just right, and the cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato were fresh. Another thing I like about this sandwich is that it doesn't fall apart when you go in for a bite. Highly recommend! -Your good friend, Food Critic read more

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Clean, friendly and fast service. If you are looking for a good old fashioned breakfast or lunch then this is the place. I've been here several times and it's always friendly staff, clean and quick. read more