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    Manapalan Diner

    3.0 (258 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Summer Chicken

    The summer chicken is the best and so is the owner! Service is great and the food is the best. Have it 3x a week.

    French Dip

    With a menu as extensive as that of the Manalpan Diner, it is reasonable to expect that the entree selections will not be equally well prepared. In fact this is exactly why I always ask my server when I have narrowed down my selection at a place with a large menu. I boiled it down to three -- a traditional gyro, Fremch dip, or a burger. First question for server was "is the gyro made with the traditional lamb/beef mixture sliced off the vertical spit (as one sees in Greek restaurants)?". No it is not; rather it is the pre-sliced variety. One down. Then, I told our lovely server, I am between the burger and the French Dip. "Oh the French Dip is excellent". Well that settled it for me. Shame on me for not delving into the details. Such as: Is the beef thinly sliced? Is the beef served rare or medium rare or at least not overcooked? Will the accompanying fries be hot or at least warm? Had I asked these, and had server known, and answered truthfully, then the answers would have been three "no's". And in that case I would have safely ordered the burger. But alas things did not work out that way. I could have saved $20 (after tax and tip) and just found an old shoe, ripped off the sole, boiled it and tried to honor the victims of the great potato famine (1840s) or the seige of Leiden (1540) or Parisiams during WWII.

    James T.

    We had Eggs, a Cheese Quesadilla, Bacon Burgers, Chicken Fingers, and Fries. Everything was delicious, cooked just right, and served hot. Great diner food and a solid experience all around, Service was good diner clean and inviting.

    Pancakes
    Julia B.

    I recently stopped by Manalapan Diner during their late-night hours, and it was a fantastic experience! The pancakes were absolutely delicious, perfectly fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The staff was so nice to my partner and I! We called to make sure the diner was open and the host was welcoming :) His response is what sold us on stopping in. I will be coming here during other hours very soon

    Two eggs, ham and fries
    Linda S.

    Typical dinner food! Had the classic breakfasts, sides and entrees. Definitely up to par on what to expect of a classic order. The restaurant was structured like a typical diner with a seating area and a bar. It was cozy and the large windows had a lot of natural light. It did get pretty loud inside though so it was harder to have a conversation. Service was on the slower side unfortunately. I did go at rush hour so it may just be due to how crowded the diner got.

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    Sam M.

    Based off our food pictures you might not think too much of this place, but it's been a favorite for me since I was a child. The server Angel was absolutely fantastic i genuinely have not laughed so much and smiled like that in a while, and he was just a very attentive and friendly person. The food is what it is, you're not getting a Michelin star chef but you are getting yummy and delicious food that you probably could make at home but .. why do that? They still have a lollipop basket at the pay counter, and typical diner decor with a bakery counter to preview baked goods.

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    Good tuff great omelet. Food was served quick staff was friendly and place was clean

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    Solid diner, good food and service. Pleasent staff and consistent food. An excellent gluten free menu for those with gluten allergies

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    Went to a party and was catered by the diner, it was excellent!! The chicken , rice and mushroom dish was delicious.

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