I visited with a co-worker for breakfast on a very quiet Tuesday morning since we were in the area. It's a little mom and pop restaurant located in the corner of a small strip of stores. Don't be alarmed when you walk in and see stacks of boxes, water, and clutter up against some of the walls. It's part of the charm. There's about 10-12 tables to sit down and have table service but you could do take out as well. Nice variety of eggs, pancakes, French toast, and other breakfast items. I had the French toast with sausage and coffee. My French toast consisted of 3 thick slices of a fancy bread, and 3 fat sausage links, split down the middle. Everything was cooked fresh, including the sausage. I've never had French toast that came out so fresh and hot. The syrup consisted of plastic packets. As a coffee snob, I would say the coffee was very good. Overall, the prices were very reasonable. We might have waited a few extra minutes for our food but everything was cooked fresh and in front of you. I must mention the bathroom was very clean but you have to scoot your way around the stack of clutter. I love supporting a local mom and pop shop. I wouldn't hesitate to try the pancakes next time. read more

Just moved to the area a few months ago and I was craving Greek food, so I googled and found this place and we were seriously pleasantly surprised!! Everything we ordered was UNBELIEVABLE!!! My husband loved it so much, he told me to call them back and tell them how much we enjoyed their food! And it wasn't break-the-bank prices!! We ordered it like 3 times in a week already!! Lmaoo Def one of our favorite places to order from! If you haven't tried it, get on it! You will not be disappointed!! read more

This restaurant might be small buts it's food is not! It's delicious with big size portions! I love every time I come here! The staff is so friendly and attentive! There's nothing else I can ask for! read more

Evan's Restaurant - Beef and lamb gyro & falafel salad! - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Great service and Great food! Would highly recommend the gyro, the garlic steak sandwich, their salads and lastly the breakfast sandwiches! read more

Profile: Local living in the area that frequents this eatery for a few years. Pros: Never have to wait; counter and table service; lunch specials are terrific including the chicken rice or split pea soup; breakfast specials are always ample and include juice, coffee, 3 egg omletes, potatoes and toast; favorite salads include the tuscany and tropical. Friendly family staff. Prices are very inexpensive. Right near the exit/entry for GSP 120. read more

Nice people, good food, reasonable prices. Automobile parking however can be tricky.Grilled Chicken sandwich is tasty.

Wow did not expect this gyro to be so delicious. Just moved into the area and this place is GOLD. You would never expect it by looking at it from the outside. I haven't tried anything but the gyro and fries, but highly recommend it. Amazing. I was sad when I was done with it, let's put it that way. read more

Our weekend ritual! Little family owned Greek spot/diner. Best pancakes in town. Evans omelet is slammin. Never had a bad meal whether it was breakfast or lunch. The Greek combo(3 meats) is great. Good people & good food. read more

Great place. Simple diner food but amazingly done w/ fresh ingredients. The owners are friendly and always there.

Best in town! I use them for all my my parties .. best catering : so fresh and delicious

Always good food at Evans. My late hub was one of their first customers and their reputation hasn't changed.

Great food! I just moved back to the area and this is so close to my house and so great. Their gyro platter is delicious and a very large portion. The Greek salad with grilled chicken is also delicious! Everything has a lot of flavor and tastes home made. I love it here! Can't wait to order again. read more

Come and get your Greek here, Opa! Once again good ole Yelp to the rescue. Same old success story, in need of chow, but wanting more then a quick fix and not completely familiar with the surroundings. Strangely enough I've driven by this little more of a dinerish establishment in the corner of a very small out side strip of 4 stores with next to no parking ( in fact the lack of parking and dim location had been why I've been reluctant to pop in). Glad I read some positive Yelp reviews. I'm a gyro junkie and for me it has to be lamb and or a combo there of. Some frown at the slowly spinning weirdly shaven slices of lamb or lamb & beef. I dream of those comforting carnivore-istic flavors (I'm a meat kinda guy) with lettuce, tomatoes, onions all splattered heavily with tzaziki and several dashes of hot sauce in a warm soft pita. Hmm hmm comfort food at it's best, always fun & satisfying. You must eat with your hands and expect to make a mess. Their gyros $11 with fries or rice includes soup and salad. We tried all 4 starting with lamb/beef, pork, chicken & beef chunks were all amazing. Perfectly tender seasoned just right leaving your tongue dancing for more. They have a a super combo $17 which is all of the above in a make your own display. Trust me when I tell you it will feed 2 or more easily. Of course we had a Greek salad which was perfectly concocted with all the fresh ingredients you'd expect including very yummy stuffed grape leaves which I'm normally not a big fan, but these rocked. Not being a raving type of a guy about appetizers, well wouldn't you know that this place has changed that for me. The calamari are seasoned and grilled or deep fried. The chunks were huge in fact the tentacles were so huge that we cut them including the rings into 4's. Unbelievably tender to the bite and yet again fun and satisfying with a magnificent sweet marinara sauce to live for. Service was great. The place is clean, but cramped only about 12 four tops and a few stools at the counter. The grill literally is in the dining area and the decor is next to nothing if not completely dated. No music. The flat screen controlled by the older gentleman owner is constantly being changed from soccer to news to Espn, so once you start watching something then bam he changes stations like the weather, lol. It appeared as though they do a tremendous amount of take out as seen by the many comers and goers picking up food to go. Not surprising with the little to no parking as previously stated. We were pleasantly surprised and look forward to visiting again and again. read more

I grew up in a mostly Greek town in Florida most of my life, so I know good greek food. What an incredible surprise to find this place on a trip through New Jersey. Not only was Joanna, the owners daughter, an incredibly amazing hostess and server -- The food was fantastic! Some of the best spanikopita and baklava I've ever had. And their falafels are ridiculous good too! Not just good greek food locally. Good greek food period! read more

It's a no frills, enjoy your food kind of restaurant. I got a burger and enjoyed it very much. You can tell the food is pretty fresh and well made, not just mass produced or taken out of the freezer. Unfortunately, my burger craving stopped me from getting Greek food, which is apparently very yummy here. Service was good. We were a party of five with a mix of cash and cards, and were able to go up to the register and pay separately. Not all places do that, so it was much appreciated. read more

When in doubt, yelp it out. My mom, sister, and I were looking for a different place to order takeout from. Living in Hoboken has spoiled me when it comes to food options so when I'm visiting my parents I feel like I'm always struggling to find something to order that isn't pizza or Chinese- enter Evans. Being the Yelp nerd that I am, I discovered this place and decided to order for delivery. On the phone, It seemed like they don't typically deliver to Hazlet but agreed to based on our order. When the food arrived, The owner's son mentioned to my mom that it is a little far for delivery but if we want to order again, they would gladly do so if we gave them a heads up since it is a small place. Everything we ordered was amazing, especially the gyro and the spanakopita. It seems like a great family owned place that genuinely cares about gaining new customers and keeping them satisfied. I'm glad I found this place and will definitely be ordering again. Thanks Yelp for another great find! read more

The best greek salads!! Stop in here all the time as it's right next to my office. Good food, good prices, and friendly service.

We've been going to the "Greek" chain restaurants in the area and hadn't been aware of this gem in our own neighborhood. Since trying it out earlier this year, it's now the only Greek restaurant we go to. Generally, we get take-home, but it's always very nice and clean inside and the staff is very personable. The food is amazingly good! The portions are pretty large and definitely filling - it's not cheap but you get what you pay for. read more

Evan's Restaurant - Killer Sunday breakfast/lunch from Evan's. So much Greek goodness! - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Friendly, quick, diner with excellent gyros. Good spot. Not too fancy. The focus here is on great food! read more

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

Since when do you call a restaurant that delivered your WRONG order to tell them it was wrong, and they give you an attitude like it's not a big deal? Sorry EVANS, you're not getting anymore money over on this side! Learn customer appreciation and respect! Owner was speaking with attitude and hostility because HIS chef messed up order, when I was asked to come in to return food for proper order, I was accused of lying about what I received; while they were giving me my proper order..NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Food is not consistent unfortunately. I find the father owner very rude. I asked for no onions on a take out, got home to find bits of onions on my salad. The next time I came back to order food and told him about it, he gave me an attitude and said I was wrong because they don't put onions on their greek salad. Just straight nasty attitude like I'm delusional or something. Some people have allergies, mister. read more

From breakfast to dinner dishes, you won't be disappointed. It is a small place that packs a big punch in food! I have been here about a dozen times, each meal was great. Breakfast was plentiful, Gyro platters for dinner and a host of other salads were exceptional. Family owned and operated, there is just a different level of service and taste you expect and Evan's delivers that. read more

True family own business! Run by both husband and wife as well as their children helping, you feel like part of the family. Their food is fresh and authentic and the perfect place to get a real Greek experience. The presentation of the restaurant might make you pause at first glance but don't let that stop you from embracing their food! They offer both tabled seating and counter service as well as take out. They really shine with their Gyro but realistically any dish you have will deliver. When we are too tired to cook we pick up our food from Even's for our family dinners! Also it is better to go at lunch so you can take advantage of their lunch specials! You will have enough food to take home with you and if you like soup, nothing beats their split pea. read more

I am not a fan of Greek food (at least the American-Greek chains like 'It's Greek to Me' which I think should be renamed to 'It's Greek to Us 2'), but Evan's is my exception. Food is good and worth the price. It probably runs more like a diner than a restaurant. It is a nice small, local place that I would take visitors to or eat on my own. Staff is good, environment is decent, parking can be a little hard (you could sneak to a neighboring lot at your own risk). read more

Seriously the best Greek food we have ever had. We have eaten too many dried out pieces of gyro meat but Evan's is our new Greek spot! We chose to dine in, and the service was also top-notch in friendliness and promptness. The only reason this place does not have 5 stars is because dining in has SO MUCH more potential. It felt like a pizzeria, which I really have no problem with at all, but WOW if this place renovated just a tad bit, it could really be booming with people dining in. The food is truly that fantastic! read more

Best place to have a good quality meal, I recommend the omelettes, gyros, greek salad, everything is so good. I have Been a Customer for Many years. Make sure to order ahead of time as every meal gets cooked right on the spot. read more

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My family gets takeout from Evan's all the time, its a neighborhood favorite that can always be counted on to deliver good quality food at a great price point. My standby is the grilled pork kabobs, all the Greek dishes are great. The meat is well marinated and charcoal grilled. They serve all the diner classics and most things are made in house. The soups are delicious and an great sandwich accompaniment. This place has a great mom-and-pop vibe, which I find charming. The decor at the restaurant is nothing to write home about, but the owners are friendly and often found behind the counter and its always populated by the locals. Evan's has solid diner standards and tasty Greek specialties delivered in a no frills environment at a great price. read more

I ordered the French toast fiesta with bAcon n the topping on the side. The French toast was perfect. Hubby had the western omelette with homefries he said it was good. Family restaurant, friendly and warm read more

Evan's Restaurant - Western omelette with homefries - Diners Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Today was our first time there... what an awesome experience. Amazing gyros. The wife and I got the steak and pork gyros, amazing. Service was great too. Not our last time there, we will be back for more! read more

Great Family Restaurant and delicious food. Been here so many times and the family are the nicest people. Breakfast always fresh and tasty.

Great little restaurant. I'd say a hidden little gem in a strip mall. Staff was very friendly and patient especially seeing as my twins were being a little rambunctious even with the place full of patrons. There was a nice variety of choices on the menu with a predominantly Greek theme. One of the best Gyros I've ever had. All the food was great and came out fast. The mashed potatoes were my least favorite but still not bad. I prefer fresh vs whipped. Prices were on par with with this type of eatery. So I have it 5 stars for price and quality of the food. read more

I mean talk about hidden Gem! The food here is fresh and delicious! The meat is juicy and perfectly cooked. The gyro platter is amazing along with the side Greek salad! Too bad i don't live in jersey or i would come here everyday! Lunch time is busy though so plan accordingly. read more

Excellent High quality food for a fair price, doesn't look inviting from the street, but these are the places that have the best food! Evan is verify quality conscience, the Chicken Parm blows away all the pizzerias in the area. Amazing Gyro platter, with fantastic Greek Salad. Parking can be a problem, but absolutely worth the hassle. read more

Excellent old school Greek food with incredible warm family feel. Prices are very reasonable and portions are nice... all good

The food was pretty good. BUT if this review was based on how authentically Greek the Greek food was - I'd had given it one star. Fairly comparing it to other diners that specialize in Greek food (not comparing it to Fine Dining Greek restaurants) it's missing authentic flavor and I'd guess authentic cooking styles. The Greek salad was so disappointing and I think the spanakopita was frozen - maybe acceptable at any other diner, but not a Greek one. read more

Love this place. The meat is fresh, veggies are always crisp and clean. Make sure to try each type of gyro. Get for every meal.

Great Greek food and great prices! Fresh salad, tasty calamari, tasty and tender chicken and pork souvlaki! Will come back when we r in the area again. read more

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Come here and eat here! You will not be dissatisfied. Eggwhites with mushroom and spinach served with home fries and toast. Brunch served!

Got my first takeout lunch- fried calamari- pretty good, generous portion. I got it served over rice, which was a bit overcooked. The side salad had good fresh lettuce, ok olives, a stuffed grape leaf, mediocre tomato and nondescript shredded cheese- not feta. Not a world-beater, but ok and reasonably priced. I'll have to try some more items and see how they are. read more

This place is the absolute best. I've been here with my wife quite a few times now, and every time the food is delicious and the wait staff is incredibly nice. The portions are really generous, and everything is very reasonably priced. This is the best diner in town. It's my go-to. read more