Hubby and I stopped by because we got super hungry. We were sat quickly. Hostess was nice, waitress attentive, decor was very diner vibes. The location is odd - it sits in the middle of a shopping complex. Husband had the fajitas omelette with toast and home fries. I had the Jackson omelet with toast and home fries. We shared a big waffle on the side. Overall, it was bad. Prices were decent. Location is just awkward. read more

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Very good and tasty food!! The turkey burger with mozzarella cheese and the fries were so good and full of flavor! Cheeseburger, chicken tenders( kids meal) and especially their French fries were amazing! Our waitress was so friendly and sweet!! Loved the interior design of it and very convenient parking! Highly recommend!! read more

Food is very good. It's fun decor makes the meal even better!! I have been here many times with friends and like to try their daily special each time. So far I haven't been disappointed. read more

Can't go wrong with diner food and the Jackson Diner is no exception! The wait staff were very friendly and the food was good too! They are kind of out of the way for me and that is a drawback or I would go a lot more! If you are lucky enough to be on S. Hope Chapel Road stop in and give them a try! read more

We decided to come here for lunch after realizing that it's been a while since we came here. Daughter ordered the Florentine Benny Benedict which came with 2 poached eggs, spinach and feta cheese and served over toasted English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce and served with home fries. She thought it was ok but not remarkable. I ordered the Classic French Toast which is challah bread dipped in cinnamon egg batter. I liked it but it was no big deal. Lastly, hubs ordered the Garden Omelette which has green peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and broccoli. It's also served with home fries and toast. He thought it was ok and healthy. Eggs were kind of overcooked and he didn't think that there was much effort to soften the eggs. Service was quick. Place was pretty empty when we came here. Hopefully, they'll get more business. read more

Unprofessional and Inappropriate Behavior I visited Jackson Diner in Jackson, NJ with my family, and we had an incredibly uncomfortable experience. My mother politely asked for a side of bacon with her meal. The waitress, Kimberly, responded with, "Would you like it on the left or right side?" My mom, confused, said "the left," to which Kimberly replied, "It has to be on the right side, not the wrong side." This felt like an unnecessary and inappropriate political reference -- completely out of place in a diner setting. We were shocked. It created a very awkward atmosphere and left a bad impression on all of us. This kind of behavior from staff is unprofessional and unacceptable. A diner should be a welcoming place -- not one where political innuendos are aimed at customers. We won't be returning. read more

Watch if you get cold good they will microwave it til it's burning hot not edible. Go to all seasons II diner rt 9 freehold better food . Better waitresses too . They remember you get coffee before you get to your table . So nice there. Delicious breakfast specials before 11 they have lunch specials too include soup dessert less then $20 Plenty of food never disappointed plenty of parking too read more

The food is ok they could do better the decor needs a update would I ever go back thare no not unless they make thare food is better and I read someone else review and I was shocked the owner should of felt with that rude waitress in stead of saying I don't want to hear give the waitress the tip first able if a customer dose not have to give a tip if the food is bad and bad service the owner and manger needs to take the reviews and criticism it very important if the business is going to survive read more

the food use to be good about 5 years ago but the food nowadays is disgusting stale hard and bland, and considering the prices you'd think they would put some sort of effort. the old jerk man that sits at the register is such a jackass it's unbelievable, the service is trash. period. the ambience sucks because the service and food sucks.. my aunt wanted to get a couple of chocolate cake because we were having guests over that night, the old fool at the register had to open a plastic container with cake inside of it, my aunt was confused by that and saw the packaging and that the cake came from Stop & Shop!! he charged her 15$ for two slices of cake that costed 5$ from the market. I'm not joking I couldn't believe it. this place is a scam and should star over with new people.. read more

I am up-ing the stars!! Hubby and I recently had to buy a new deep freeze for our garage- since our 25 year old one finally went kaput! I was toooo tired to cook and wanted something good for dinner but easy after a 16hr day, so heading back home hubby suggested Jackson Diner- I agreed- good choice. The one thing I really love is diner coffee, I am not sure what it is, or how they brew it- I drink my coffee black and the coffee here is so satisfying it makes me happy, and in all honestly I can have 3-4 cups and still sleep like a rock when I get home, go figure. Anyway- we were seated promptly at a booth and Hubby ordered Mozzarella sticks as a quickie appetizer for us to share and I got a side green salad. He really likes the Reuben sandwich here, I ordered the French dip, the dippy juice here is incredible, I actually asked my hubby why its so good here, and he said, "It just is". So, I guess that's the answer folks... it just... is! If you are in the area, they have specials each night and I can say that if you like short ribs, you will appreciate the short rib dish here on Friday nights. We usually run into quite a few people we know having dinner or breakfast here, and it's because it "just is" a sweet little neighbourhood diner that serves good food, by a great staff at reasonable prices and.... it makes you happy. read more

Good only for breakfast. Low quality food and soup is just water. Used to be good. Diner in decline.

It was nice to return to the Jackson Diner. They kept everything in tact. Very busy. The menu for breakfast was huge and enjoy the amount of items. My fajita omelette was very bland with some raw pieces of steak. Potatoes were good. The wife had a California Benedict and she enjoyed her meal. I had a taste and it was good. The kids meal for 8 bucks was a great value. Eggs, fries, juice, and ice cream for 8 bucks. They even through the bacon for free. It was not comfortable in there. Multiple people using menus to cool themselves down. Felt like no air was pumping though the building. The waitress was great and a good personality Overall I will come back and try something different. Just some minor things that can be adjusted to improve the review. read more

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We were in NJ on our way to Six Flags and we Googled a diner to get breakfast along the way. I can't begin to explain how this hidden Gem made me so happy I found it!! Thank you Google!! Located in a strip mall, the exterior is unassuming. Once you walk into this fine establishment, you are transported back into the 60s This is a beautiful Retro stylish diner. Their menu is beyond belief. I wish I could've taken pictures of each page, but we were on our way to Six Flags and we were just there for breakfast. This place is amazing. Service was top notch. Food was excellent Prices were awesome Ambiance Priceless read more

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The food was barf, my dog wouldn't eat it service horrible!!!! Never again!!!! The place left me nauseated

The service was good. The food was good. However, when it's over 90 degrees, you need to turn on the ac. Even the poor waitresses were complaining. And since they had the door open, there were flies in the restaurant. That didn't go over so well with my 7 year old granddaughter! read more

Yesterday my daughter, grandson, and I stopped in for a quick bite at Jackson Diner. The bill was $78.46 plus tip - NOT WORTH It! My daughter had a chicken pot pie, the whole thing was a bread bowl. $19 for bread with potatoes and 2 small pieces of chicken. My grandson had a burger that was burnt and greasy. I had a pastrami sandwich that was on a hamburger roll. The pastrami was cut thick and dripping in grease with melted Swiss cheese on it and fries. The waitress was rude and non existent until she left the bill and wanted a tip. I paid at the register, the owner was there, I told him the waitress was rude and he said "give her a good tip, she is a young girl". I said you are kidding??? He said I don't want to hear it and left. The food is horrible and dripping in grease! The service is BAD! read more

We found this little diner while working in the area. The first thing I noticed was that breakfast is served all day. That's a plus for me!! To start, the menu is extensive. There are numerous options to satisfy any palate. I settled on an omelette, which came with potatoes and toast. I added avocado, substituted the potatoes for coleslaw and had wheat toast. My omelette was great. I believe it was a 3 egg omelette, which seemed huge. You really get a lot of food for very little money. I really enjoyed my lunch here at Jackson Diner. If anyone is on the fence about trying out this establishment, please consider them. The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. read more

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This diner is a reflection of the 1950s with its Art-Deco, using stainless steel to the max. This place is very upbeat and bright with a very cheerful staff. Tonight was Mexican night but I opted to get a portobello Panini with jalapeño peppers and mozzarella. This was excellently served by Rachel, a rather gracious and fastidious sort. I have been here numerous times in the past and the breakfast is also excellent. Prices remain very reasonable. You know there are four or five places in this strip mall worth dining and this is one of them. Check it out. read more

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Had a great first meal here! Very pretty retro vibe inside, the food is made with care and is cheap, it all came out quickly, the portions are big, and my milkshake came with whipped cream and chocolate fudge which wasn't expected. Not to mention it all looks great. Good music, too. read more

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We really enjoyed this place for breakfast/lunch. Staff was friendly. The food is good and the prices are nice.

This place is not my go to it's cheap quality food Lakehurst diner is way better and it's a shame they are 1 min from me but I'll rather drive to Lakehurst read more

Such a wonderful little spot to go for a quick no wait eat. We go there for breakfast primarily and it's just the perfect diner food and the service is wonderful! So much selection especially their new additions read more

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Stopped here for dinner after Six Flags -- was about 20 minutes away. Very unsuspecting because the diner is in a strip mall with a ton of stores and restaurants and you wouldn't think much of it from the outside. Such a cute place! Very nicely themed to reflect a 1950s diner. Felt like I stepped back in time. Small place but they somehow have tons of tables, booths and a bar. The food was delicious! I had the French dip which was on garlic bread. I really loved it. Meat very tender and juicy. There's so much on the menu to choose from which is typical of diners so I can't wait to return and enjoy the environment and the food! Perfect place to fuel up before/after a day at Six Flags, and better bang for your buck for sure. read more

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Sitting here with my mom being ignored by the manager because he's too busy eating with his friend. The service here is atrocious and the food is not any better. read more

Came here today for brunch with three friends. It was a Sunday and they were super short staffed - but our waitress Mel was nothing short of amazing! We had the eggs Benedict, an omelette, the Belly Buster breakfast platter, and chicken fingers basket. Everything was cooked perfectly, we will definitely be back! read more

Food is very good and consistent, service is friendly and fast. Great for a good and quick service!

If Zero stars was an option, I would select it! This is a normal NJ diner centrally located where I meet business partners from time to time. Food is ok, staff is generally ok. BUT today the Owner / Manager singled out me and my business partner to MOVE tables because we were sitting too long. I rarely post anything on the web; but today I have to vent somewhere. Upon arrival, we patiently waited an extra 10-12 minutes for a larger table so we could conduct a working brunch with laptops. The same manager / owner didn't ask anyone to leave from their table so we could be seated as waited patiently. I wonder why? His first approach I greeted with a smile. His second didn't end well... no vulgar language or tough guy talk; just total disappointment in his grasp of the situation. Let your imagination fill in the rest of the story; I am already losing cool points for typing this much. We won't be back and it's a shame. Thank the lord NJ has a diner every 10 miles.... Jersey Strong!! read more

This is a vintage throwback to diners of the 50's. Chrome-lined tables with vintage Dupont designs, sparkle vinyl chairs, early rock n' roll & all the kitsch you can shake a marching baton at. The menu is classic Jersey diner, & there's a few local specials. I think, just about anyone could find something to eat. The food quality was good, & plentiful for the price, which is middle of the road. Not cheap, not expensive. The place is clean, & as I said, there's plenty to look at while waiting for your meal. All in all, a fun little place, tucked away in a shopping center. You probably won't run into Sandy & Danny, but, you might see an ex-Pink Lady or two, or maybe a beauty school drop out. read more

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Stainless steel & chrome, this is an old style diner. Very good selection of breakfast specials. Ham, eggs, and Taylor ham was excellent

Breakfast was pretty good this Sunday morning and our waitress was sweet and accommodating so we made sure to leave 20% for her. But beware the blonde waitress who told me she's a grandma. Her kids when 1 year old would never play with or drop condiments on a restaurant floor, she said. Apparently this stranger to my family who was not our waitress is comfortable dramatically interrupting a meal after seeing artificial sweetener packets and little syrup containers under a toddler's high chair. I apologized and we said we would pick them up but she was clearly dismayed at the travesty. After we were done, we picked up our mess, stacked the plates and cleaned up the table. As I paid her I said to add $1 to the bill for the condiments but she declined. She pointed out the principle. I said we cleaned it up. She implied it's the waste, I said charge me the $1. I asked if she had kids and she said yes and she's a grandma and she'd never let them do that. I said I'm a grandpa too. As I left the diner, she said "ridiculous." I wonder if I walked up to her and her grandkid on the street and corrected something her toddler did after it happened (since the condiments were already on the dirty floor) that she would kindly accept the criticism from a stranger. 1. The $1 at issue is hardly worth starting a confrontation with a customer. And I offered to pay it. 2. We cleaned up the mess plus made the dishes easy for the staff. 3. Toddlers are not automatons you can control 100%. Kids make messes. If he wants to play with some packets, no stranger should interrupt and try to impose their nebulous "principle" that is not based on cost or a mess or some harm to them. I realize her server experience has probably resulted in an uptight, rule-bound dining experience for her kids and grandkids but don't try to impose that on strangers. We will never return to this diner. read more

The Jackson Diner is located deep in the inner corner of the Jackson Crossing Shopping Center. Walking in, the classic stainless steel décor is strikingly attractive, and it is easy to get comfy with the notion that although not out on the highway, you are about to have a traditional Jersey experience. The staff is in black and white, and very accommodating. The menu has all the offerings you'd expect, and then some. I took a red topped spinner along the counter, ordered coffee and a breakfast sandwich and listened to the banter between the wait people. The description of my intended morning meal included double meat, eggs and cheese, on a hard roll. I admit to more than a little excited anticipation. Even the question of whether I wanted home fries with the sammy did not seem too unusual for a hearty meal. Yet, what was delivered on a large white plate did not match my imagination. While everything was doubled, the "hard roll" was plainly a misnomer. What I got was white bread shaped like a round roll, but with none of the texture nor flavor of a Kaiser. It was soft, flat and absolutely tasteless. Major disappointment. How they thought this facsimile of real food was sufficient to be served to anyone was beyond me, and clearly, that was what they provided everyone who went with this option. The same was true for the extra charged potatoes. Dry, mealy and hard to swallow, even with several shakes of Cholula Sauce and gulps of coffee. As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Jackson Diner let it slip away with poor bread vendor and bad potatoes. Beautiful surroundings only go so far. read more

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Had another wonderful breakfast this morning. The restaurant was busy but service and food excellent. Please also. Note that if you pay your check by cash, they give you a 3.5% discount. Sweet. read more

Recently I went to the Jackson Diner. I came across the Jackson Diner when looking for new and closer diners to review. I stumbled upon their "specials menu" and noticed they had German Night on Mondays. I knew, when I did go, it needed to be on a Monday for German Night. They also have Mexican, Greek, and a couple of other specials. It's one of the most unique menus I've seen in a diner. Atmosphere: The Jackson Diner is located in a shopping mall. Based on a photo, I wasn't expecting that. The outside appears to be just a casual restaurant, but the inside is a flashback from the past. It looks like a funky, fun, diner. Everything is metallic and shiny, and there are plenty of booths, tables, and a full-length bar. Coffee: The coffee was brewed hot and fresh, and the waitress refilled it multiple times. That particular day was bitter cold, so I welcomed a hot drink. The whipped cream overflowed out which made it fun. Food: As I mentioned, I strategically planned to come on a Monday Night for German Night. Even with the German night, there are plenty of other "regular options," and the Jackson Diner has every diner option you can imagine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including pork chops, seafood, and another page of specials that isn't "German Night." I decided to order the Brautwurst which came with potatoes as well as red cabbage.  Since I was hungry, I also ordered a cup of the lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was good and hot and had a kick to it which I really liked. I like all spicy foods, so it was a pleasant surprise. The German Special did not disappoint. There was a lot of Bratwurst! I had expected maybe a link or two, but there were 5.  The sauce was good, and the potatoes were juicy.  To be honest, I had never had red cabbage before so didn't know what to expect. It was pickled and delicious. It looked almost like shredded beets. In all, I really liked my meal. Service: Everyone from the waitress to the manager and the host were all friendly and funny. It was one of the best teams of employees I've seen. Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back? I really liked the Jackson Diner, and I will be back. Everything from the atmosphere to the food and service was great. read more

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My daughter took me out to breakfast for Father's Day. The food was absolutely subpar. I ordered the "Irish" Eggs Benedict. It was absolutely appalling. The poached eggs were so over cooked, to the point of the yolk being fully cooked (like a golf ball). The corned beef hash was not only over cooked and appears to have been reheated several times it lacked any seasonings and flavoring! I didn't say anything because I didn't want to embarrass my daughter, but I will not return and will not recommend Jackson Diner to anyone. read more

i love to eat here every now and then with family , but in one of my more recent visits i witnessed a waitress i've never seen before started going ballistic on an innocent table just trying to enjoy their food. As they were deciding to leave and de-escalate the issue, the waitress continued to berate the innocent ladies and started more issues that didn't need to be there, unfortunately i will have to find a new place to dine at, as it ruined my experience for it indefinitely. read more

The food was great, the service was great and the prices were very reasonable. Cool place with a home town vibe. I'll come back again!

Okay, the Jackson Diner is actually located in a rather nice little strip mall (Jackson Crossing) so it doesn't "look" like the typical Jersey establishment. They have done a good job with the interior and always have 50s and 60s music in the background. The menu is typical diner food and is actually quite good. I have been here a number of times so I think it is time for a review. Like I said, the menu is typical and rather large. they always have some kind of special at lunch as well as the usual dinner specials. Prices are good, service is top notch and they are busy all the time. I had a Cheese Steak Wrap with fries and cole slaw which was excellent. Hot, juicy and cheesy - not good for you but good for the soul. read more

They have some of the best local burgers. If I had anywhere to choose from to eat at, this one would be my first choice.

How do you mess up a breakfast burrito? Got an egg sandwich on bread. Restaurant blames Grubhub, excuse me, I ordered correctly and you made it correctly. Not worth the money or effort. Never going back! read more

Take me back to my youth.. first of all, I love the atmosphere.. really fun place.. service was fantastic.. wide variety of food choices.. I had an omelette and it was delicious. We sat around "BSing""and no one rushed us out.. great place to gather and have amazing food.. looking forward to my next visit read more