Love love love this place! It's like Grandma's kitchen as soon as you walk in and the food taste is a perfect combination to it. I'm a huge fan of their soups, whether it be the chicken noodle, split pea, broccoli and cheese, or my personal favorite their lentil soup. The grape leaves are also a personal fav and I'm always ordering for pick up because it's on the way home and their always fast with my orders. Sometimes it gets really busy and you have to play phone tag to reach them, but that's ok, their worth the call back a few times before getting through. Highly recommend if you're in the area. The gyros and/or platter is also very good, my husband gets it all the time, just be sure to ask for the fries extra crispy, because then they're perfect. read more

Evan's Restaurant - Split pea soup - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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I'm not a diner person but this place knocked it out of the ballpark with the great food. Even the fries were good and I don't care for fries! Lol I'm coming back to Matawan looking for you Evan's read more

Loved this Greek inspired diner that I visited today with my family. I got the Popeyes salad with shrimp and the serving was the perfect size. My kids got the burger, hotdog and side of fries and then shared rice pudding and the baklava. Everything tasted fresh and yummy! read more

Evan's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

When we first moved to NJ like 20 years ago, the first place we tried that was near our home was Evans. The family owned business is always provides great diner/greek food. The service is always great. Very attentive. The restaurant hasn't changed its looks as long as I've been coming here, but still love the place. Only issue I have is the parking here. It's situated in a small strip mall with very little parking. read more

Staff was pleasant and quick with service. The beef barley soup had a good taste, I ate the whole thing on a 90 degree day ha. Really enjoyed my chicken teriyaki sub, fresh ingredients and very tasty. read more

Evan's Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki Sub - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Really good food! I had the beef/lamb gyro and it was all fresh and delicious. The tzatziki sauce was great! Matt really enjoyed his teriyaki chicken sandwich. The fries were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The server was prompt and friendly. She was very busy and handled it very well. It's a casual space, nothing fancy. Clean enough that I have no complaint. It was a great find on the way home from a weekend at the beach. read more

We stopped in here for a quick lunch based on the reviews left by other customers and it didn't disappoint. We opted for some of their most popular and frequently ordered dishes starting with the coffee, pita, Lentil soup, Baklava, Kabobs, and the Gyro wrap. The service was immediate, we were greeted and acknowledged as soon as we entered and were directed to sit at any table. We didn't wait long at all after our orders were placed. The ambiance is comfy and homey, no fancy interior but clean and welcoming. read more

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My young adult son and I stopped here for a quick bite before an event we were attending nearby. The food was fresh, the place was clean with very authentic diner vibes, and the owners were so sweet and friendly. Their Greek dishes are authentic and so tasty - their falafel was among the best I've ever had. My only criticism is that it isn't closer to home because we would go there all the time if it was!!! read more

We were heading home and looked up diners near parkway. Place looked good so we stopped. This is not a minus but our living room is larger than the restaurant. Food was good price was fare. We had the breakfast menu all day. Only negative was they were short handed and so owners were doing 3-5 jobs. They had a lot of takeout and I bet great Greek food by the menu and orders being picked up!! Had to park next store due to small parking area shared with other stores. read more

my new favorite Greek spot. now I see why it has such high ratings. I got the beef gyro and my friend got the kebab platter. it was perfectly seasoned and in a soft, warm pita. it's also an intimate small owned business which makes it great location to casually hang out. the real star of the show was the Baklava... my goodness. it was the best I had. look at the photos for the visual of the layers and delicacy of this baklava. the service was also fantastic. will be coming back! read more

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Great Food Great Service Family ran Fast and easy Breakfast Great Gyro and Kebabs excellent Salids & soups Old School The original Greek Dinner jst like I grew up with . read more

Friendly service, good food, good price. Very clean. Often has an international soccer game on the TV.

After living in the area for 21 years I finally decided to try Evans since I've always heard great things about it. First off it's very tiny with out much parking. We came in during lunchtime but both decided on breakfast. Our server was the owner and was very pleasant. I ordered an omelette and my buddy ordered eggs over easy. . Both were severed promptly and tasted delicious! Since everything was awesome my next step is dinner someday. I look forward to the next time! read more

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Small place but i always feel home and the food is home style recipes special the gyros and the potatoes with meat and sauce . Love love the food read more

The perfect hole in the wall diner! I came here for breakfast with my husband. I ordered the Greek omelette and he ordered steak and eggs. We shared the French toast. All were delicious but the French toast was amazing. Service was fast and pleasant. We plan on coming back for gyros!! read more

Tasty pancakes for breakfast & yummy Greek food for lunch. Their hummus is exceptional. If they sold it by the jar I'd buy it weekly lol

Small family owned restaurant with a lot of flavor. The food here is always fresh and delicious. The kebabs are so amazing! Mr. Even is a very nice man who always takes great care of my family. This place is so good I find myself picking up food 2-3 times a week. Currently on a weight loss journey so I started picking up their salads and chicken kabobs. This is a diet I can stick to. Amazing people amazing food amazing place. read more

Evan's Restaurant - Tropical salad, chicken kebab, and chicken noodle soup. - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Good local brunch / lunch spot. Offers most of everything that you'd find at a diner. Plentiful gyros, hot subs, cold subs, omelets, and potato salad made to order. Parking is off a busy intersection so be careful pulling out. Nice pleasant service. read more

Freshly cooked food, Always outstanding. You won't be disappointed. The pork Gyro is phenomenal & for whatever the reason the fries are crispy & fresh & do not taste like a greasy mess. If you haven't tried Evan's, you must. read more

Food was decent. I ordered an Italian hot dog. Nobvery impressive for $11! Served on a hero roll (which was mushy) not on an authentic pizza roll. Staff was pleasant. Menu looks good, lots of Greek specialties and daily lunch specials but the one thing I was jonesing for Italian Hot Dog was a bit disappointing! Sorry, Evan's. read more

I'm in Matawan often for business. When I want a gyro, I want a great gyro and Evan's is my go to spot! It's 100% family run by Angelo, Georgia, Dimitri and Joanne and their staff. The smaller, efficient establishment provides great meals and a warm feel like you're eating at their home. The subtleties of photos of Greece and almost always a soccer game on their television give you an authentic European ambiance. In addition to their gyros, they make great burgers and chicken sandwiches too. There proximity to the Garden State Parkway, and a driver who knows his gyros landed Evan's a famous surprise diner - Paris Hilton. I recommend them. Friends and I grab an afternoon lunch and relax and catch up here because of the warmth and charm of this spot. That's my native New Yorker coming out... when it's good, it's one of your "spots". read more

The perfect mom and pop stop if you're looking for good local eats! My kids and I love the gyros, salad, soup, souvlaki trio platter and esp the dolmades!! Very friendly family owned place. I wish them much success and busy foot traffic!! read more

Visited for Saturday lunch. It was not packed at all. Evan's offers diner food, greek gyros/platters, and sandwiches. I went for the beef & lamb gyro. It was packed with meat, lots of tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, sparing onions, wrapped in a warm pita. I appreciated it was wrapped so that I can hold and keep my hands clean. It was definitely a hefty gyro and I was satisfied when I finished. Service was fast and it was a nice local place to stop by. Would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Had an early lunch with mom. We dined in. This place is one of the best breakfast/lunch spot in NJ that I've tried. I would recommend this place although the parking is right by the main road. Will have to try the gyro. read more

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The greek baklava was amazing! It was a generous size and very well priced. Also the grape leaves are amazing...

This is the perfect spot to get comfort food, breakfast or some yummy gyros! The portions and large and the price is fair!

Great food. Great service. Will be back!! Souvlaki platter was very good. As was the salad.

The food at Evans is consistently good and it's great quality. It is definitely my number one go to for a Gyro sandwich. The pita bread in of itself is absolutely fabulous. They definitely have authentic Gyro on the spit and it is seasoned perfectly. My husband loves all of the dishes there and Evan and Georgia, the owners are two of the most hard-working people I've ever met. read more

This place is so incredibly good omg. Family owned place and the owners are adorable. Very homey feel and were very attentive. The food was so fresh and delicious. It was cute that the whole family who own this place ate together at a table and bickered while we ate there. You know they run a tight ship and are very close. We will definitely be back! read more

Love their gyros and tatziki... hub and usually order one (I'm little and can't eat fat pita sandwiches), but we always get extras and sides. read more

Small place. But do not judge this book by its. This is a really nice place to try. It is a local hometown spot that I am sure stays busy. 2 - 3 people in the kitchen and a very nice (and cute) waitress named Joanna that will take good care of everyone. Amazing she's able to get through so many customers and give everyone personal attention. The gyro was so good. Perfectly cooked chicken. Juicy in each strip. The bread was so soft and delicious even by itself I had it with yellow rice verses with fries. And good choice. The rice was so fluffy with flavor and needed no additional salt or pepper. They were putting out take out like crazy. And Joanna was checking them to make sure everyone got the correct orders. I will be back to try there breakfast for sure. read more

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Amazing always. Love this place never disappointed!!! Staff is always nice very homey feel.

Awesome place! We stayed in NJ for a week and found this place to have a breakfast. It was absolutely delicious. The place is not fancy but welcoming. Both the lady and the man were very nice and friendly. I ordered veggie omelette and asked to add mushrooms which they did no problem. The omelette came out perfect. Not dry, not watery, just right! You can taste that the man cooks with love. I think he is the owner but I'm not sure. It takes a bit longer than regular diners which shows that he prepares each dish just for you to make it perfect. The potatoes were delicious as well. We also ordered French toasts. It was also very good. I only wish they had maple syrup instead of regular one but it's not a big deal. The unbelievable part is that it was under $25 for that amazing breakfast, which I thought is impossible nowadays. We love it so much we came back one more time in a day and ordered another 2 veggie omelettes which were just as good as my first. So they are consistent with their quality. So yes, I highly recommend eating here. I didn't try lunch or dinner but breakfast is must have. read more

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Stopped in for delicious brunch. Omelettes and sides were all made to our liking and the coffee was fresh and flowing regularly. Really courteous "ma and pa" luncheonette type atmosphere. Definitely will return and highly recommend, thank you! read more

Thanks to Yelp and also living locally and driving by every day I was able to find this little gem in Matawan. My husband and I visited here for the first time for an early lunch. the staff was so very kind and welcoming the second you walk in. They have an extensive menu with a lot of diner fare and a mix of authentic Greek food. My husband and I started off by having Greek salads. The feta cheese was excellent and a lot which I liked. My husband had an order of fried wings and fries. The wings came out perfectly crispy and very tasty. I ordered a beef gyro. The gyro was huge and had great flavor. It was exactly what a gyro was supposed to be. I really enjoyed my lunch here and cannot wait to come back and try more. read more

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Found in an internet search for gyros. Place is smallish with counter but a nice number of tables for seating. Place is in an old school strip of stores with limited parking in front. Place looked clean and the young Greek woman at the counter was very personable. As for the gyro, it was very good with a nice amount of meat for the price which other places that charge the same or more have I'd guess like 20% less of. Will go back. read more

Coffee and breakfast was delicious. My grandson loved his pancakes. A great little family ran diner. Wish I would have tried this place a lot sooner. We will definitely be back for their gyros. read more

A great mom and pop business that is just a treasure. Run, don't walk, to Evan's. Great people. Great food, and of course, a great gyro.

Fantastic diner. My daughter and I enjoyed our meals (pancakes and chicken club sandwich). Friendly staff and great service!

Trying to frequent more of our local restaurants me and my sister chose to visit Evan's. We started lunch off with Evan's Tiropita, a Phyllo dough pastry filled with ricotta cheese, feta cheese, and various herbs. The cheese filling was so yummy with the unctuous funk of feta and the creamy richness of ricotta; all balanced out with herbs which tasted like an Oregano blend. My only slight was the Phyllo dough which was a tad chewy at some spots and not crispy. My main dish was the large Greek salad and also a side order of Gyro meat. The Greek salad was so healthy and refreshing; full of crispy lettuce, cool cucumber slices, juicy tomato wedges, and smooth black olives. Dressed simply with oil and vinegar (I swear there was some lemon juice too) it was the perfect balancing element. Not to stray too much on the healthy end, I added a side order of Gyro meat. Having enjoyed Evan's Gyro in my previous visit, I knew it would be good and I was not disappointed. It was rich and slightly gamey in flavor (not sure if they use a beef/lamb blend), with plenty of excellent herbs and spices (I tasted Rosemary, Thyme, and Oregano to name a few). I recommended to my sister to try the Pork Kabobs and she did so ordering the Two Pork Kabob Sticks Platter with rice from the Greek Platter section of the menu. Two generous pork kabob skewers were cooked perfectly maintaining both delicious grill flavor and juicy tenderness. However, she could not stop raving about the rice. We both couldn't point out the seasonings used to flavor the rice but it was so tasty. My sister also added a Chicken Noodle Soup and it was a solid rendition; warm and inviting. Served on the side was a plate of Pita bread and Tzatziki sauce. The Pita was soft and flavorful (I think it was slightly toasted on the griddle), and the Tzatziki was top notch being tangy, smooth, and cooling. read more

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