Easily one of the best diners in Elmer, NJ! Whenever I visit NJ, I like to have at least one meal at a diner. Not one of those silly chain diners like Silver Diner, but an authentic place with authentic food. The Elmer Diner is one of those places. It ticked all the Diner boxes. It offers everything from huge portions of tasty foods and friendly service to menus the size of Russian novels and placemats that advertise local businesses. I decided to go simple and ordered a BLT. Even that came with soup and fries. The sandwich was perfectly made with plenty of bacon. The fries were crispy, and the soup was delicious. My only suggestion was about the soup choice. They offer a rotating selection of five or six soups, included. They also offer their French Onion soup for an additional $3. I sprang for that upsell and love it. If you like French Onion soup, I'm sure you'll like it too. read more

Elmer Diner - Their French Onion soup. Well worth the extra few dollars. - Diners Near Me - Elmer, New Jersey

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Great breakfast. Tasty burgers. Old school shakes. Wide variety of daily specials. Friendly staff.

Cute diner along Route 40. Stopped in one late evening in early March with my husband. The menu is enormous as to be expected from a diner and the service was very friendly. My husband got the Cesar Salad with grilled chicken and it was enormous. I got the grilled chicken and pesto panini. Our entrees were sufficient but the star of the entire weal was our soup that came with the meal. I had the butternut squash soup and he had the split pea soup. The pricing was reasonable and the restrooms were clean. If I come back, I'd definitely get the soup again. read more

Elmer Diner - Grilled chicken panini pesto and Cesar salad with grilled chicken. - Diners Near Me - Elmer, New Jersey

We eat here at least once a week food is always good. Service is always spot on . Nice local diner always get seated right away.

We look forward to stopping for breakfast on our yearly trek to Stone Harbor for the uniquely NJ dining experience. We have never been disappointed in fact we forget how good the food and service are. Regardless of what we have ordered it's been top notch. The place runs like clockwork and turns over tables quickly but not before the customers satisfied and sent off with some New Jersey charm. read more

Traveling through and stopped at this cute diner. The waitress brought us the wrong drinks without correcting the error. My husband got fish and chips. Only ate some. The Cole slaw was so bland. I ordered crusted chicken parm with angel hair pasta. The Alfredo sauce was so bland and nasty. Couldn't eat it. The chicken was good. The canned pudding was good. After complaining, they did nothing to fix problem. After we left , I was found puking behind a dumpster down the road. My husband was also sick. We will not be returning. read more

I always stop and get a breakfast at this diner. The homefries I ask for onions, well done crispy my scrambled eggs done soft and I get a serving of their really good Italian hot sausage with rye toast. It ALWAYS is perfect. The coffee is excellent too. I have also had lunch and dinners here too. Everything I've ever had at the Elmer diner has been really good. The service is excellent, fast and very friendly. The booths and counters are clean and comfortable. The restrooms are always very clean too. Parking is easy and there's cheap gas right next door at the light. You can't go wrong stopping by this place for a break on your way to the Jersey shore. read more

This diner is consistently good. The portions are huge and the service is friendly. It also has a relaxed atmosphere despite its being busy. Today we stopped mid-morning for a late breakfast. My wife got a pork roll and cheese/egg sandwich that she said was delicious (and it was BIG). She boxed half, along with one of the two hash browns that came with it -also tasty, she said. I ordered the "build your own" omelet, choosing (you get three) mushrooms, ham, and cheddar. Perfectly cooked - and big. Home fries were crispy in spots but not overcooked. Boxed some of mine also. Coffees were good. Our server, who we'd had before, Vicki, was excellent, checking back often (without overdoing it) to make sure we were satisfied. We left saying, "We've got to come here more often." You will not leave hungry or disappointed by this restaurant. read more

Our waitress was fun and friendly! The breakfast entrees were very generous and tasty. Elmer Diner has a great welcoming ambience. And what a menu....very reasonably priced. read more

If you find yourself on Route 40 and a little hungry in Elmer, you can take yourself to the Elmer Diner. They have a large selection and the food and service are good. You know that NJ is known for its diners and this place does not disappoint! read more

Service was excellent, food was decent, watching fox news on every TV awful..will not return!

Consistent food on my weekly trip. I love the breakfast and it's so much it's enough for lunch. The staff is courteous and always remembers you. One of the few diners that have Italian sausage and fry it right. Thanks Thanks read more

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Great food at a good price, friendly owners and staff, clean well lit facility, we stop by weekly. Generous portions, tasty desserts. read more

Went there for lunch with. My Aunt because she had a procedure at the local hospital and the staff recommended lunch at the diner . The place seemed clean and staff friendly so we were seated immediately . A couple got up and left from the booth next to us . A gentleman came , brushed the food crumbs on the floor . Did not clean the table and place a placemat that feel on the floor on that table . Food : First off , the menu is as thick as a bible . Not all of that can be fresh . I ordered a grilled cheese which was mediocre. Who messes up a grilled cheese ? Her hamburger looked like a dry hockey puck . She said it was okay but she is legally blind . It was full of locals which I guess they all enjoy mediocre food . One and done here read more

Stopped coming here quite a few years back. Had some rough meals. I THINK its a new owner. Setting is your typical NJ diner. Being in Elmer the clientele is interesting. Just some good ol' S Jersey country folk I got the Honey Dipped chicken. The pieces were very small. I couldn't tell what was the wing and what was the drumstick. It was plated on a regular size plate with small pieces if lettuce or something scattered as a garnish. Looked ridiculous. My little wing was dry but the rest was delicious. My crab soup was very good for a diner and had real crabmeat. Coleslaw had too much mayo and my corn was pale and mushy but I was full anyway. My wife got the chicken bruschetta special. She enjoyed it and the portion was huge. Had a nice size salad as well. Chocolate pudding and whip cream for desert as it came with her meal. Yum. Our server was very pleasant. Id gone 4 stars if the sides were good and the chicken bigger. read more

Elmer Diner - Doesn't look appetizing spread on a big plate but it was really good. Need some baskets! - Diners Near Me - Elmer, New Jersey

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I ordered the classic cheesesteak, Boston clam chowder, and ice cream . My dad got the chicken grinder lunch special with sweet potato fries, the crab soup, and bread pudding. My dad is still talking about that lunch! He loved it. Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. I would definitely order those again with any meal! My dad's soup was a little thick for me. I didn't taste his grinder but he said it was good. I ordered my sandwich with extra lettuce and had to ask for more; it came right away. I only was able to eat half and ate the other half later. Delicious! My soup was tasty. I also got the chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Strawberry had lots of fruit in it. They didn't have any toppings. It was Yummy! Kay,our waitress, greeted me as soon as I arrived. I ordered coffee and she said it was brewing. She remembered it as soon as it was done. She took great care of us despite the crowd. Everything was delicious. The amount of food was enough for several more meals afterward. The menu reads like a small novel it is so big. This is a classic diner. read more

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Been here a few times. It's a give or take depending on what time you go and what wait staff and cooks are on. It's your regular run of the mill small town diner. Food is good, clean looking, staff looks tired and overworked but pleasant. read more

I love this place. We are locals and when we come here, it feels like family. Great food, great service, and just a nice, friendly environment. The employees honestly treat everyone like family. Great selection and great prices. read more

Charge for to go boxes even when we dine in without telling us. Wouldn't let us use own container. Very rude and abrupt waitress. Then they bickered about the to go box and the cashier was rude about it too. Nickel and dimed but no quality service at all. Food is fair to midline First and last time we will ever patronize there again read more

The food sucks. The burger tastes like monkey meat. The server didn't even know the menu. Service was ugly.Server brought out Chicken tenders instead of the burger we ordered and hot dogs instead of grilled cheese. Servers nice. Don't come. read more

The food we had was excellent!! I was surprised that there aren't more reviews that mention how good the food is. I'm assuming it's a way for the locals to keep it to themselves. Well the word is out, best chicken parm, I've had in a while and the crab bisque was amazing (chef kiss)!!! read more

Nice local diner with friendly service. Typical diner food that is reasonably priced. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. The patio was a tad warmer then I like in a restaurant. The restaurant was clean and the portion size was enough for two. If you find yourself in the small town of Elmer stop by for a bite to eat, read more

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OMG ,we were so hungry. As we drove down the highway we saw this diner decided to stop, and what a TREAT. The host was so nice, a d the waitress Kristan, was so AWESOME. Our food portions where huge. We will definitely visit again. read more

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Food is ok . But they over charge you for take out containers . If you order platters to go

Poor service, can't get the order correct, just throws anything in the bag to get you out, food is gas station quality at best.

Good Pork Chop dinner. Served with heaping portions of potatoes and brown gravy. Save room for dessert. Your choice of pudding. My favorite is chocolate and it won't disappoint! read more

Elmer Diner - Pork Chops Dinner - Diners Near Me - Elmer, New Jersey

Their website says they are open until 10pm. It's 8:30 on a Saturday night and they are closed. We came to the door and were looking forward to a good meal after a long day of working on our house but it was locked. Manager came to the door as we tried it and mouthed that they were closed. I replied that their website said 10pm. He simply replied No and walked away. read more

Ordered a BLT club with mayo. Husband Ordered a chicken parm sandwich. My BLT had turkey on it and no mayo. Questioned the waitress and the said it says on the menu it has turkey. No it doesn't. I ordered the BLT club not the turkey and bacon. Whatever. Sandwich was horrible. Took the turkey off and ate a toast sandwich with lettuce and a few specks of bacon. Husband's chicken parm sandwich had so much black on the roll from it being toasted. Fries were nasty. That will be the last time I ever go there! Service and food was horrible! The waitress was too busy talking to the owner and walking around balancing a tray on her head. Didn't even come check to make sure everything was ok or offer any refills. Prices went up and service and food quality definitely went down! Tonight was the last time I will ever step foot in the Elmer Diner! Hope the waitress liked no tip! read more

Outstanding service & food...we go at least twice a week for dinner and breakfast... check their daily specials on thier Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elmer.diner... read more

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Breakfast at Elmer Diner was (is) a tradition whenever we went to the Shore. Had not been to the Shore for many years so this trip had to include Elmer Diner. We were not disappointed. Friendly service, large portions, great food. The extensive menu includes many unique selection; not just the usual fare. You can't go wrong making this a regular stop on the way to the shore. read more

We are a local family who has been patronizing the Elmer Diner for many years. Lately, both the food and the service have been adequate at best. Tonight, we ordered 3 meals, including 1 Greek salad. The salad was supposed to come with anchovies as well as chicken that we paid extra for. It came with neither, so we decided to give a call and let them know how that they had accidentally left it off, however once a sentence was spoken, the person on the other end hung up on us. After looking at the receipt, we were also overcharged by $6. The mediocre food is not worth the appalling service. read more

A really cute local diner. Stopped by while traveling for an early breakfast and surprised at how many regulars there were. Service was great and the owner seemed to really care about his customers. Food was typical of most breakfast places, but pricing was excellent. Great value and experience. Would return if ever in the area! read more

Elmer Diner - Eggs, sausage, bacon and homefries - Diners Near Me - Elmer, New Jersey

Crappy breakfast. Blah and run of the mill. If they can deep fry it, they will. Ordered scrambled eggs with cheese, didn't get the cheese so the grumpy waitress brought a few slices out cold on a separate plate. I was mind blown at the lack of effort there. Salads were decent and potato soup was great. I'd avoid their breakfast. read more

Amazing food and people. Cream chipped beef is always amazing. Also get the crab bisque... so good.

We went in. Saw filthy restroom. Left. During COVID it should be clean. Sorry, guys.

This is the first time that I have had dinner at the Elmer Diner and the food was really good and the service was excellent. I would recommend this diner to you. They also have a very good breakfast. They are generous with the portions and the service for breakfast is excellent to. read more

stopped in on way home from wildwood,nj - it's only 20 miles from del memorial bridge on rt 40 west. very good diner food and giant portions it's been there since was a child and I'm 61 now, so they know to serve the public and very reasonable prices read more

$1.25 to add fries onto a burger. Our bill was too expensive for what we ordered. Food was okay. The onion rings were soggy. And the burgers just kept crumbling apart. read more

We stoped here on our way home and this place is amazing. If you go home hungry it's not not because they didn't give you enough. I ended up taking so much food home for the next day. The food was tasteful, hot and the service was awesome. Kathy, Gabbie and the other staff made dinner so enjoyable! This was one of the most enjoyable meals I have had in a while. read more

Excellent service, food was of high quality. Prices were reasonable and portions large for the price. The salad was fresh, soup delicious, flounder delicious and marinated green beans was out of this world. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. Awesome first time visit experience. Plan to stop by again when we come up this way from MD. read more