The girlfriend has a goal of visiting every diner in NJ. It's a lofty one, but I'm all in. So today…read morewe were in this area so we hit this one. This was a very nice diner. Clean. Lots of seating. The food was very good. The hungry man was delicious. Very big. The service was on point.

The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

Great food. Would highly recommend. I've been going there for years. Even after they moved they…read morenever missed a beat.

How have I never reviewed Herbs? I could have sworn I did. It's in my hometown & I have been coming…read morehere what feels like my whole like, going back to when it was in its original location (also in Town). Herbs is a large hometown venue with free street parking. It's no frills, but the food is time tested goodness. Friendly local service & a casual vibe. On this occasion I had grits w/cheese, a side of Taylor ham, & wheat toast. Always great to eat here! Grades: Grits w/Cheese: A+ Taylor Ham: A+ Wheat Toast: A+

Came here for a nice family lunch and left very satiated…read more This cute diner off morris Ave greets you with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and patient with us and had some good banter with our group. The food was pretty good. I liked my pasta salad and fries. The gyro was okay but the eggplant was a bit rubbery in the veggie gyro. The chocolate cheesecake was very decadent and good but may be a bit rich for some people. Overall, I had a great experience here!

I was always curious about this place whenever I dropped off my son at Kean University. He tried…read morethis spot and said it wasn't bad. I finally got the chance to try this spot. Too bad, it wasn't a good experience. The place isn't special. It's just your typical old diner. Some people like that charm, so people don't. St least, the place was clean and large enough to accommodate a group of over twenty people. The staff was friendly and did their best to serve such a large group. Unfortunately, the food was subpar. It wasn't my worst experience at a diner, but it wasn't good. My soup came in a hot bowl, but the actual dish was lukewarm. Others had it cold. That and the pasta salad were very, very bland. My chicken salad sandwich, on the other hand, was just salty. I really didn't like it. I finished it because I was that hungry. I left with a bad feeling having been full with food that just wasn't good. I wonder why my son likes this place. He said the stuff he orders were ok. He did say the their tiramisu was horrible. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe they just couldn't handle a large group at once. I dunno. Unless I am really hungry in the area and there is no other place open to eat I won't be coming back.

Popped in today on the way to the airport. This is a no…read morefrills diner, heavy focus on food and service . The home fries were delicious , our server Alberto was amazing Definitly a new spot to check out when I'm flying in

We had to pull off the road to grab something to eat, and unfortunately, stopping here was a huge…read moremistake. After reading all the positive reviews, we had high hopes; but we quickly realized we should have kept driving. This place was absolutely filthy. The entire restaurant looked grimy and poorly maintained, and the food handling did nothing to make us feel any better. There was a large container of potatoes sitting on a shelf directly above the grill. Seeing food sitting out like that was extremely concerning and immediately made me question the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen. I ordered biscuits and gravy with grits and scrambled eggs, thinking at least the grits would be fresh and hot. My other half ordered the corned beef hash and eggs, which were advertised as homemade. The hash appeared to contain a mixture of fresh and old potatoes. He took his food out and threw it away. I ended up feeling sick for the rest of the day. I obviously cannot say for certain what caused it, but after seeing the condition of the place and how the food was being handled, I wasn't exactly surprised that I felt terrible afterward. Honestly, I am kicking myself for not turning around and leaving the moment we walked in. The reviews gave us completely unrealistic expectations. This was one of those meals where you leave wishing you had just gone hungry instead. If cleanliness and proper food handling matter to you, I would seriously think twice before stopping here. Our experience was awful, and based on what we saw, we will absolutely never be back.

Union, Nj. ...is known for certain things. you nnnneeeeeed to meet van Goghs Ear. the food…read moregreat, the entertainments always fun, the atmosphere is for every one. most on the adulty side at night, but...i know its been years for me, i love this place. people friendly, warm, inviting, family owned...every ones happy. are you still reading this?! go!!!

So nice to find a cafe that's open this late on a weekday evening- open until 9pm! It looks like…read morethey also have special jazz events on certain nights, and are open for brunch and select dinner items. Ambiance is so cozy. At night they have a few candles lit, and the art on the wall adds to the atmosphere as well. - Truffle Tater tot's (5/5): decadent, fluffy, crunchy, nicely seasoned with horseradish dip- it's great! Next time I would want to try any speciality drinks or heavier brunchier foods. Ty for reading :^)

We had picked out a different place to have dinner in South Orange Village but it closed early…read more We had walked by the Spot Diner and there was a small group being seated so we jumped in and were promptly seated. After looking around I noticed that the restaurant was empty and it seemed a.bit odd. It happens that we were seated 10 minutes before they were closing. Our waiter said that it was not a problem and continued to explain the menu. This menu has everything you could want for dinner. Items like turkey with mashed potatoes and stuffing or grilled pork chops with apple sauce. The ding room is pretty good size and could easily accommodate large group. The service was excellent and attentive and what was amazing to me is that it was never mentioned of things that were not available. The twin grilled pork chops were juicy and tender served with your choice of vegetables and salad. The turkey dinner was great and the turkey was not dry and of course with mashed potatoes and stuffing. This is a BYOB establishment and they have a discount if you want to purchase wine or beer at a neighboring business. The prices are very reasonable.

I love visiting Maplewood and I've eaten at a few places along this main street but I've walked by…read moreSpot Diner a ton of times without stopping in. This weekend I decided to finally check it out. Spot Diner is located in the middle of a block, sandwiched between other store fronts. A blue awning is set over glass windows in the front. The doorway is a bit awkward, but when you get in you'll see plenty of booths and regular tables to sit at. Even better, you can sit at a counter to the left, one of my favorite features of any diner. I wound up sitting at a booth and it was at an odd time (around 4PM) so it was not crowded. The waitress was there very quickly and she was very nice. The host was cool too. No issues at all with service. The interior of Spot Diner has clearly been renovated in recent time. You can tell at one time it probably looked more like a classic diner but since then the interior has been painted blue and grey (giving off a Greek restaurant vibe) and there are some nice paintings hanging on the walls. I was really there just for a snack so I wound up ordering French Toast (which was still available at this hour). It came out quickly and it was good! One of the challenges with French Toast at any restaurant cooking it thoroughly while not drying it out. Fortunately they did a great job here The outer edge had a nice bit to it while the middle was chewy and cooked properly. Butter and syrup were of course provided on the side. I enjoyed my visit to Spot and I hope to come back for a full, proper breakfast one day!

Good food, open late. Wish it was 24 hours. Typical NJ diner. Loved every minute of being here.read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere and extensive menu. When I ordered the…read morespecial, mustard crusted salmon, I didn't realize it came with so much food... I had a Caesar salad and it came with dessert which I gave to my friend (coconut custard pie). I will definitely return. Best part is they stay open when other places are closed.

Absolutely perfect for breakfast...and lunch. Service with a smile. When I'm in the area, I usually…read moreeat there.

New ownership - definitely a plus Great service and good…read morequality food though only tried breakfast

Disco ball, bakery, pizza...what can go wrong? Absolutely nothing. As for the pizza, It's kinda all…read moreabout the dough, though the toppings were almost equally delicious. There may be a line but there's an outside area (on nice days) to accommodate the wait. There's also a happy face flag at the construction site next door - reassurance that the pizza will be alright.

No reservations, crushed stone parking lot in the back or parking upfront on the street. Service…read morewas pleasant, and they were also cleaning up broken glass when some kids dropped that. Service was ok - we had a big group of 10 so it was a bit to wait on getting a table (since no reservations, waited on enough space). The spicy marinara pasta was "mid" per my kiddo, and the margherita pizza was too salty. The food is sourced from a local farm coop who was handing out some samples if you wanted to get the boxes from them. Nice spot, felt a bit like a gastropub, but food could've been better.

Very friendly and attentive service. Prices were also very good for the portions and the food was…read moredelicious. Sad that it's far from where we are staying but next time we are in New York we will definitely be back.

The place is a little run down. Reminds me of a dive bar. But wanted to eat at a location that…read moremeans something to the locals. So some friends brought me here. Service was a little shaky at first, but picked up as time went on. Sandwich was hot and freshly made. Seasoned just right and very flavorful. Fries were hot and crispy. No complaints on this. Just some upgrades needed for the restaurant. But if the locals that frequent this place often don't mind, I'm good with it.