I spent part of the afternoon at Virtua Willingboro Hospital being inspected by modern medicine like a suspicious suitcase at the airport. By the time they let me go, it was after two o clock and I was hungry enough to consider eating the clipboard having been required to fast since the night prior. Instead, I drove over to Golden Dawn Diner, an old Route 130 diner that proudly runs on solar power and seems determined to keep the great New Jersey diner civilization shambling onward at least another few decades. The parking lot looked a little lonely when I pulled in. Not dead exactly, just resting its eyes. Inside were a handful of regulars who had the settled look of people who know which waitress works Tuesdays and which booth wobbles. My kind of crowd. The waitress appeared almost before I sat down. I did not need the menu. Two scrambled eggs, home fries, white toast, scrapple, coffee. Scrapple, for the uninitiated, is what happens when Pennsylvania Dutch thrift and ingenuity collides with breakfast meat and nobody asks too many questions afterward. It is made from pork "scraps," cornmeal and existential resignation. Fried correctly, it is uniquely magnificent. Mine was magnificent. Thin slices, crisp around the edges, soft and moist in the middle, clearly worked on a grill by somebody who respected the material. The eggs were right, the home fries actually tasted of potatoes, and the coffee arrived hot and kept returning as faithfully as a Labrador retriever. The food came out with astonishing speed, which under the circumstances may have saved me from gnawing on the booth. Eighteen bucks including tip. If in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to go back. Four stars. read more

Golden Dawn Diner - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

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We have been coming to the Golden And Dawn diner for close to 20 years and recently, we met a Lovely young lady named Idil, pronounced Adele! Not the singer but an Amazing server and so Kind and friendly!! She reminds me of when my Grandparents had several restaurants as I grew up in New Jersey. Idil makes you feel immediately at ease and very welcomed. Her service is always consistent and great. Many servers are great, But no one is charming and really builds that relationship where You WANT to come back as soon as possible!! We also Love Aleeka!! She's amazing, too. We Love these Ladies and their service is Great! The place is always spotless and well cared for and Clean! It reminds my family of when diners were Diners in NJ. Very few are left and Thank God for Golden Dawn Diner and Idil !! We look forward to returning and enjoying our meals with her. The food is always delicious and even though most of the menu is common diner foods the meals are consistent and Never disappoint! The Golden Dawn Diner makes their meals with the LOVE of Your Favorite Auntie or Grandma! You Love coming home to The GDD to relax and have a Filling and Great meal together. This place IS one of our Top Favorites to dine at. See you Soon Idil, Aleeka and Golden Dawn!!! Ciao for Now!! Xoxo read more

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Clean excellent food, great parking.... And a mile from the warehouse. Prices are very reasonable! read more

Golden Dawn Diner - Coffee - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

We stopped on our way home from Columbus Flea Market--our first visit. Early Sunday afternoon was busy with the after-church crowd but we were seated immediately. Full menu available, although most people were getting breakfast. We did the same. Everything was perfect, including over-easy eggs and home fries with onion and pepper option were so good! A side of sausage brought 4 links--more than other diner's 2 links. Order of scrapple was two thick slices--again, more than the expected single slice at other places. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Even the restrooms made us happy with regular faucets instead of sometimes-frustrating motion-activated water. They also had paper towels--especially useful for cleaning up syrup-sticky hands! At a table near us, a rather persnickety customer had very specific (and unusual) requirements for cooking her steak. The server got the assistance of another server to make sure they fully understood the instructions--the servers were very gracious and respectful. All around nice ending of our trip to south Jersey! read more

We had a wonderful visit today, I've been coming here since I was a kid and it has the same nostalgic feeling when you walk into the door. It has a cozy and comfortable feeling to it and is the perfect place to come and eat. I decided to have the French toast and my mom got the waffles we asked for a side of fruit and it was perfectly portioned and delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and made our experience one not to forget. Amazing service! We will definitely be back in the future! I would highly recommend this diner if you guys are looking for a good breakfast or lunch spot. read more

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Amazing food, amazing service... French toast is my favorite thing to order from there and the service is very quick. read more

Golden Dawn Diner - a plate of food and a cup of coffee - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

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Taking the older family members in my life down memory lane, to a diner and Burlington New Jersey where they lived in the 30s. they had a great time and so did I. Golden Dawn diner is a real New Jersey diner! The decor is updated however it's still the standard diner style seating and bakery area. We loved it. Since my initial visit I have been back twice to try various meals and I'd liked them all so did the family. Please make sure to ask for the rolls as they are complementary however you must ask. Oh boy you will be glad you did! They are too kind one has a light cheese filling the other has a light cinnamon filling I prefer the cheese but either one will work. I love liver and onions a diner is one of the few places I can get it. They do a really good job with the liver and onions, burgers and the fries are awesome I generally don't like bigger fries but these are pretty good. My cousin who likes meatloaf was happy. Fun day and good food! read more

Golden Dawn Diner - Entrance - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

It's my first time here for brunch at Golden Dawn Diner. I'm having a BLT with fries. It was so delicious . The service was excellent and fast paced too. I like this joint a lot. I recommend anyone I know to come here and have breakfast, brunch or even dinner and enjoy it in a date or a gathering. Also it has delicious vanilla cake, chocolate cake or fudge chocolate cake and strawberry cheesecake too. Yummy. Come on in and get ya BLT ON!! You'll be very pleased!!! read more

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We're been going here for years, and lately it's gone downhill. The only thing that's gone up is the prices. I had the Mediterranean Scampi the option of linguine or rice, and I ended up with mushy rice. I assumed I was getting linguini and it was my fault for not specifying, but the waitress never asked. She was pleasant, maybe too much. The bread was stale. I got a to-go breakfast burger (burnt $13.99?) for my daughter, and was charged for the tater tots that, according to the menu, were included. Waiting for the bill to be rectified at the register, another patron complained of being overcharged. The prices have increased substantially. read more

I usually have a good experience here. Service is generally good. Never any issues. Love the french toast. My wait time was over 45 minutes from when I placed my order though earlier. I thought that was a bit absurd you know? The place could be doing better. read more

Quite busy in the middle of Sunday, this Golden Dawn Diner in Burlington, NJ, is an institution in this part of South Central Jersey. It has been slinging hash for more than 50 years, specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch, but with plenty of choices for dinner, too. Prices have gone higher with inflation pressure, but it is still on the lower end of cost as everything rises under the same economic realities. I was there for a morning meal, and quickly ordered their Veggie Lover's Omelette, Hash Browns, Rye Toast and Coffee. The three egger was loaded with onion, green pepper, broccoli, snow pea, mushroom and tomato, with my ask for added feta cheese accepted with a smile from my amazingly attentive server. It was very good, with more variety of ingredients than usual. The potatoes were also a large score, with enough crisply browned surfaces to make me happy. The rye was buttered, yet remained crunchified to the end. The Java was was institutional Bunnomatic, but refilled so often I almost felt compelled to drink more just to keep my server feeling appreciated. She was very good, dropping off fresh napkins with each visit and making sure the requested glass of milk for the coffee was also replenished. To my knowledge, there are three Golden Dawns in this region; in Hamilton, NJ and Levittown, PA, as well as this one. They are all good, and this may be the oldest in the clan, while Hamilton, the newest. Can't go wrong with any of them, especially if you enjoy diner desserts, which are baked in house, large portioned and generally delicious and inevitably fattening. read more

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It's a diner, not beat up inside, looks clean. Service was nice and fast, and food came out hot. Good drinks for a Sunday morning. Gave it 4 stars because it's decent food for a diner. Nothing fancy that's going to blow you away. read more

Super good food! Enjoy the atmosphere. The drinks are pretty reasonable and the people were really really nice....

Happy Thanksgiving !!! Today I decided to start early and pick up food from all my favorite bookmarked restaurants in the area. So starting with breakfast I wanted some French toast. So Golden Dawn Diner seemed to be a great option. Since I started my day early 7am the spot was not too busy. The service was very nice and courteous. Told me what they were most known for and French Toast came up again! Yummy! So I made my choice, 2 French Toasts, 3 scrambled eggs with cheese and some bacon. The plate came out in a timely fashion and oh boy, it looked soooo good! She had advised me that the toast were big so 2 actually did it for me. The food was really good. I wanted to save some for later but not today! I'm cleaning all plates! Happy Thanksgiving!!! read more

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It's an enjoyable diner. Entry is spacious & has a sweet sky light. This place just needs some oldies music playing in the joint. I wish they oldies music. Just hearing neighbors talking about Ft Meyers Florida. So that is my only request! Pac-Man Video game was in the vestibule . Wow! Nostalgic sweetness. It looks quite retro with the old style counter service and seating. Chicken souvlaki was nice. Came with planks. Jamie the waitress is top notch. Authentic accent and charms. She decorated the rice pudding with a whipped cream rose and sprinkles of cinnamon. It is made fresh daily!! It is so delicious!! read more

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Always great service. The perfect diner for Sunday brunch. The food is always fresh and the service is always friendly.

we were looking for a diner we came across the golden dawn the service was great i had a cheese steak it came with fries it was good i would definitely recommend this diner to friends also the service was excellent. read more

The last time I ate here the food was very good... The prices were a bit higher than other diners in the area... One of my favorites here was the snapper soup... It was the best snapper soup I had in a long time... If they still make it, I suggest you give it try... I also enjoyed the meatloaf that they prepared here... The reason for giving them only 3 stars is one night my wife and we walked up to the door around 11:00 PM, the sign on the door said they closed at midnight... We were met at the door by an employee and she told us that they were closed.. There were people still in the diner and cars in the parking lot... read more

The front staff is uneducated and not welcoming to those with disabilities!!! I wished to dine here for my mothers birthday and had my service dog with me. A male employee stopped before I had fully entered the diner and said my service animal was not welcome without an identification. There is NO REGISTRATION or ID for service animals in the U.S and when I mentioned this he stated it was policy. I have dined here before with no issue surrounding my animal. Those who rely on a legitimate service animal should know they are not welcome if they don't provide a FAKE IDENTIFICATION CARD and will be refused service. read more

Went here for Sunday brunch. Live near here for the past 3 years and always wondered what the food tasted like here being Im from North Jersey and there's nothing but great diners there. The inside is deceptively large and spacious relative to what it looks from outside. My wife and I stood for several minutes until someone finally greeted and seated us. I ordered French toast with home fries and two eggs which came to about $10.00. The French toast was just okay. Looks like some homemade potato bread which was lightly dipped in egg. There wasn't much cinnamon on the French toast but the waitress was able to bring out an extra cup of cinnamon. The home fries were very bland along with the egg. The syrup supplied comes in packets which I personally thing mirrors an air of being cheap. Outside it being cold and thick, it just didn't make anything better. My wife ordered a chicken Caesar wrap with steak fries which came to about $13.00. The meal itself was not worth close to it. The wrap was small and there was so much more lettuce than anything. The fries that accompanied the wrap tasted like grease. I'm a pretty easy person to satisfy however in this case everything aside from the French toast which was only mediocre was subpar. Additionally, our waitress forgot my wife's Long Island iced tea (which by the way was the very first thing she verbalized she wanted to order to the waitress) however because the food was bad, by the time the waitress came back the last time to see if we needed anything else, we were just happy to grab the check instead of reminding of the forgotten drink. Lastly, cashing out at the cash register took 5 minutes as the cashier kept pulling the card out from the reader too quickly. It took her 3 separate attempts, I have to double my bank account to make sure she didn't make duplicate charges even though she promised she had not. Just an overall u pleasant experience and wouldnt recommend coming here to anyone I know and personally couldn't see myself coming back. read more

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I came here yesterday and was seated right away, the waitress was friendly and service was great. the food came out super fast, I got scrambled eggs and home fries with a side of bacon and white toast. Classic diner food, it tasted great. Pretty good diner! read more

Golden Dawn Diner - scrambled eggs with white toast, Home Fries a side of bacon - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Excellent diner that serves up fresh good food. I last visited on May 16th. I had eggs over medium, home fries, and ham. Everything was perfect. I've eaten there before and they take custom orders without any objections. For instance my girlfriend has an omelet with specially ordered ingredients and it was perfect! Great servers and staff. Take a strawberry cheesecake home with you. You won't be disappointed! read more

I love this place! I'm so lucky it happens to be pretty close to my home. NJ has more diners than any other state, but not all of them are good. This place is. Their snapper soup is just like the old Bookbinders, and the only one I have found in the area that I like. The food is always good, the portions are generous, and usually, the service is great. I wish they could add a few things like Matzoh ball soup and Crab Bisque. I look forward to when they can return to the fuller menu like before the pandemic, including a seriously chocolate cake and eclairs. Their fish dinner specials with things like Bassa are always wonderful! I'm also partial to their eggs benedict. And I REALLY appreciate that the chef doesn't ruin my scrapple by deep frying it. He'll put it dry on the grill as I ask, and it comes out crispy and perfect! Management is Greek, and for whatever reason, the Greeks seem to really know how to run a great diner. The place is clean and well maintained with a huge solar field and free wifi, has good air circulation, plenty of parking including an easy to use handicapped ramp, a large vestibule where you can wait to meet friends or try to win a stuffed animal for the kids. They added a liquor license a few years ago, and some large TV's for the sports fans. During the pandemic, they were smart and made outside tents so we didn't have lose them like we lost the Sage diner on Rt 73. We still mourn the loss of the old Harvest Diner with their great bread baskets and welcoming spanikopita, which was also great. If you are looking for a classic diner that will make you feel like you had hoped it would, go no further. read more

Across the street from me, we hit this place all the time. They offer a customer rewards card ($10 off of every $100 you spend) which is awesome. I would put them in the top 5 NJ Diners. Their daily lunch and dinner specials are always good. I LOVE their stuffed Chicken Marsala, chicken croquettes, and Arugula Salad with grilled chicken breast. Fudge Layer cake is AWESOME for dessert, get it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The offer a full bar inside, so if you're in the mood for a drink or two, it's always a plus. My biggest gripe with the Golden Dawn is the breakfast. It's good, don't get me wrong, but their prices for breakfast are WAY TOO HIGH! We will go and get two dinner specials that come with soup, salad, drink, and dessert for a $32 bill. We will come for, have two egg, cheese, and breakfast meat sandwiches, 2 coffees, and spend $22...CRAZY! If I'm spending that much I'll hold off for a $10 lunch special, more food and more justifiable to me. So skip breakfast here and come for the lunch and dinner specials! read more

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I was craving a diner breakfast this morning and my hubby suggested this place. I am so glad he did. After downing a rockin chocolate milk in record time, I ordered a Greek omelet (with feta, spinach, and tomatoes), home fries (well-done, thanks), and a bagel with cream cheese. Matt ordered the breakfast quesadilla. Both came out hot and fresh. My omelet was delicious- fluffy and the perfect ratio of egg to filling. The potatoes were cooked as ordered (this rarely happens) and didn't have salt or pepper on them. I consider this a positive point because there is salt and pepper on the table- I can season them just the way I want them. Matts food was also delicious. The wait staff was fast and friendly but not overbearing. The check was brought promptly. Fun fact- This diner is run by solar power. There are large solar panels behind the restaurant. Even if the power is out nearby for whatever reason, they'll still be open. And green. Love this. A native Jersey girl, I love a good diner. I will definitely be back to try their dinner menu. read more

Golden Dawn Diner - Cuz you're never too old for chocolate milk - American Near Me - Burlington, New Jersey

Distinct smell of stale sweat in the back room puts you off your food. And service was very slow

How does a company not have working computers/cash registers? If they don't work, make sure your ATMs work. Assholes

I always get their soup for lunch and they never disappoint. When i come in, the customer service is amazing. They greet nicely and all. I recommend this place. read more

Their prices are a bit pricey. They charge for to go containers. The food is less than average. The decor is simple but nice. I go once in a while to see certain waitresses because their service is impeccable. My son likes their chili. read more

Decent little diner that still gives HUGE portions of food. I ordered a garden omelette (lots of cheese, if you're into that) and you can tell it's plentiful! I had fruit instead of potatoes, but I saw someone else have home fries and it looks heavenly. Maybe I'm just cravings carbs? My husband also got an omelette, but without cheese because he's a hater. He did ended up with cheese in his omelette by accident (I bet the cook forgot because it's not usual that people dislike cheese... maybe), but that was an easy fix thanks to the waiter and cook. Mother in law got french toast and that plate looked hefty! She couldn't finish it. Someone who sat across from us ordered a salad and that looked like a lot of food.... I personally would get a salad when I return, because who doesn't love a good salad with extra toppings that aren't just leafy greens? Yeah. I'd return again if I can. read more

We showed up on a Wednesday night at 9:26pm only to be told their kitchen was closed. They are supposed to be open until 11pm. I am never going again. read more

One of my favorite spots. The country fried steak is awesome both ways with brown gravy or sausage biscuit gravy. Matzah ball soup is always a win too. The service is always good too read more

One of my absolute favorite Diners! Their Gyro is "to-die-for"!!!!!! It's pretty much all I get, and I never order Gyros..... except here! Breakfast is delish! Mimosas are top and the Servers ensure you're never empty! Love that the family (owners) are always about ensuring your happiness. 5 Stars well deserved. read more

Have been a customer for 30 plus years even when current owners were in Delran. This was first visit post Covid-19. My daughter treated me to breakfast. Our breakfast was fine,portions generous and server was excellent. The shock came with the bill!!! Our breakfast was 2 eggs side of meat and omelette with meat, juice For one and coffee for one. Bill was $36.00 + 20% tip . Unfortunately we will not return. Very disappointed. We want to support local businesses.We understand the rise in cost and businesses need to make a profit but this was over the top. A glass of juice for $4 is outrageous! A breakfast for $42 at a local establishment left us feeling taken advantaged of overall price hikes. read more

I love this diner. The eggs benedict is to die for, best I've had from a diner. Their stuffed peppers are delicious. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The art on the walls has a pleasantly 'painted in a group class' feel. I go at least once a week. read more

A staple in my community. Tuna salad always good. Burgers on point. And can get a glass of wine when I feel like it.

Service was speedy! Drinks were strong and straight to the point! Local favorite, been around for YEARS. Classic Jersey Diner.

I have to say I am absolutely delighted by my experience at golden dawn diner. My friend stopped by my work just before closing and we haven't seen each other in a while so we decided we would go out for dinner. We couldn't really decide on a place and the diner is only a few buildings down from my work so it was a convenient choice. Let me tell you, We made the right decision. We were seated right away and it only seemed moderately busy at the time we were there. The hostess was very pleasant. When it comes to looks it is a typical diner. But there's nothing wrong with that! They had a very extensive menu with lots of wonderful choices at affordable prices. It can also be noted that they have alcohol as well, though we did not choose to partake. The waitress came over right away and took our drink order. Now since my friend and I had a lot of catching up to do it took us quite a while to order. The waitress was not only friendly, but very personable, kind, patient and understanding. She stopped in a check on us periodically as we chatted. We went ahead and ordered some soups. I got the snapper soup which was pretty good. My friend got the French onion and it honestly looked like the most picturesque bowl of soup you can imagine. They do not skimp on that delicious melted cheese. We finally ordered our meals, my friend got a pasta special and I went with my favorite choice a bagel with lox and all the Fixin's. The food arrived very quickly. The portion was extremely generous of the lox. Nice thick bagel and Philadelphia cream cheese. Came with cucumbers lettuce tomatoes the whole works. I loved every bite. My friend quite enjoyed her pasta, no leftovers! I have been going to diners my entire life and I have also dined at some of the most expensive restaurants in all corners of the world. I am not exaggerating when I say that the service that we received was to be compared with the best. The cashier was extremely pleasant and just as personable as the waitress that served us. It is easy to see that the people here enjoy their jobs. I work in the community that this diner is located in and I think they're an absolute asset. I'm delighted to be able to write this review of one of the best diners if not the best diner in New Jersey. I'm just sorry it took me this long to stop by! This diner embodies all of the best qualities that makes a diner a diner. read more

Great breakfast place friendly staff convenient location Costa is very welcoming and always has the soccer on tv. See lots of people having mimosas they are quite popular Breakfast is delish. No horrid greasy residue or aftertaste for this diner definitely recommended read more

Went in for breakfast love the grits with cheese and butter and can't find that anywhere anymore great service great amount of food even enough to take some home taste delicious friendly place very sociable people very attentive to your needs I've eaten there for breakfast lunch and dinner I love the place I would recommend it to anyone read more