If you're looking for a very very original diner feel, Manville Diner is it. It's a small location but don't let it fool you! They've got some great eats and fantastic service! My wife and I decided to come here for breakfast to try a new spot in our area and they did not disappoint. I had their meat lovers omelette with home fries and wheat toast; my wife had their breakfast combo with three eggs, bacon, fries, and toast. Very generous portions! My omelette was full of goodness; super hearty and delicious. We will be back! read more

Mistakes and a let down. Cabbage rolls were dried out meat. Breaded shrimp breading so so sweet could eat. Forgot soups. Bread stale. And stuff floating in vinegar bottle. And not even friendly. Last trip there. read more

Staple diner right here. Big menu, good portions, good prices. typical interior and filled with your regulars who all know everyone's Every time I've gone the staff is always super nice and feels like it's your aunt or uncle cooking for me True pancakes aren't kick your dick in good but they're a solid good pancakes for a cheap price and that's what makes them awesome If you want to just hit a diner where you know the prices will be worth the quality and quantity you go here. read more

Manville Diner - Pancakes Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Such a cute and quaint diner! My husband and I were visiting from out of town and wanted a home style breakfast! Unfortunately we inhaled our food before I had the chance to take a picture! But the portions sizes were pretty large (no complaints here) and the food was delicious! I am normally not a big fan of pancakes but I tried some off my husband's plate because they smelled so delicious. I must say this diner has the BEST pancakes I have ever tasted!! Staff members were friendly and quick! I recommend to anyone trying to get away from a mainstream breakfast restaurant and wanting to enjoy a home cooked meal in a local cozy diner! We will definitely return if we are ever in this area again (: read more

I've been coming here regularly now for over a year. My boyfriend and I get takeout breakfast every Sunday morning. They have a good amount of breakfast specials. I love their turkey sausage, and breakfast sandwiches, and delicious pancakes. Their half pound Cheeseburger Deluxe will satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. The coffee is hot and fresh. Everything is made to order. The portions are large, and the food is satifying. This place reminds me of how Mom and Pop Jersey diners used to be. No frills, just good food done well. This diner is family owned and run. The staff works very hard to keep everyone satisfied. This diner is small but it always seems to work out with the seating. Everyone who comes here is patient, and friendly. The staff is very welcoming and they tend to know their regular customers. The Manville diner does offer takeout. Sometimes I call in my order and just pick it up. They open at 6a and close at 9p daily. ( Check online for updated times.) They have a small parking lot in the back. The streets are one way so you'll have to go around the block and come around to park. There's limited parking on the street. It never seems to be a problem. If your looking for a place to get a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch then this is your place. read more

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I used to love eating here, but not anymore. Despite a sign saying masks are required for entry some employees either don't wear one or wear it improperly. Before you say anything about some people medically not being able to wear one, of course I get that, but then that person shouldn't be cooking food and in be in such close proximity with other people cooking. I also get that some standards have been relaxed a little, but this is disgusting. What makes it worse is that the person I got a picture of not wearing a mask is either the owner or the manager. Shame on you for setting a bad example for the people who work there and shame on you for posting a policy you don't even follow yourself. I was a regular customer for a very long time and now I won't be anymore. read more

Manville Diner - The person cooking has no mask on - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

We pass this diner on Main Street ALL THE TIME!! We've never gone in because when we pass it, we're usually on route home from Walmart, *twitching* and WAY too disturbed from what we've seen during our shopping trip... The diner is small. Quaint. Old school-looking. Low ceilings, two or four seater-booths, open kitchen (which I appreciate) and a 'Seat Yourself' system. Big menus were handed to us by a lovely waitress. Typical Diner Foods were listed, but the specials are highlighted in plastic-pocket sections. I ordered the Roman Combo; Garden salad, Chicken Parm with a side of penne a la vodka. The man ordered a Gyro platter with a Greek salad. Both were delicious! We were stunned. How did we NOT find this place sooner?!?! Dessert was Cheesecake from heaven... I'm excited to go back and try more dishes!! read more

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This family-owned diner is the real deal and has the BEST breakfasts in NJ. Before the Pandemic, this was our weekend spot for omelettes, chicken fried steak, JUICY SAUSAGE, bacon (I request 'chewy'), and fries & gravy. Once they reopen to sit-down diners, check 'em out!! Nearly all booths (love it!). Food comes out FAST (piping hot!). Entire staff is super friendly (shout out to Christine!). Staff works like a well-oiled machined. During weekend breakfasts, the place is humming like a bee hive. For a treat, sit at the bar to see the skills of two big guys cooking up magic in a tiny kitchen. If no seats are available, WAIT on line (inside) until a booth opens up. Turn over is fast, even on weekends! read more

The place was busy but dam was it good. The food portion was was not what I expected. Definitely worth a visit if your in the area read more

Manville Diner - Western Wrap - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Order online when arrived to pickup ,they told me grubhub already took my food, provide this as proof, point to the time and told me it's the time someone pick it up. I returned home to realize that this is not a 'pickup proof', it's just their work order, time their is when food supposed to be ready, feel very cheated, called grubhub and they cancel my order. So people draw your conclusion,I will not visit them again read more

Manville Diner - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Last time I was here was precovid. Like many places the prices are almost double. I got a lunch special (Greek chicken pita). Chicken noodle soup was crazy salty and cold. My lunch special came w pickle and coleslaw. The pickle was the only thing I ate that was good! The coleslaw went bad. The chicken breast must have been cooked days before. It was leather. Super overcooked, tasted like it was microwaved. I will not be returning read more

Finding this diner is such a comfort after moving to the area! This place is really just such a solid NJ diner and reminds me of some of my favorites in north Jersey. Came on a Sunday morning and there were a few tables available. The servers were all extremely friendly and on top of everything. I had a simple eggs, Taylor ham, home fries platter and everything was really good. The potatoes could be a little crispier, but that's just a personal preference! Prices are so affordable and it's conveniently located on a Main Street in town. I definitely see this becoming a staple breakfast spot for me. read more

Manville Diner - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

I visited the Manville Diner for breakfast on Nov 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. There is a small parking lot in the back of the diner. There is additional parking on the street. Prices are reasonable and the diner gives generous portions. My grandmother and I had eggs with home fries and toast, we both agreed it was good. The coffee was also good and the waitress was friendly. The diner has been in Manville New Jersey since 1938, under different names throughout the years. The outside of the dinner looks like a regular building. Once you walk inside you are transported back to 1938. The diner from the inside looks like the inside of a train car. Long and narrow with a curved ceiling, the diner resembles an O'Mahony dining car with upgrades made through the years. I will definitely go back. read more

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I had ordered their crabcakes for today. The crabcakes were mostly filler and salt. Awful! Baked macaroni, what it was mixed with is unidentifiable and over salted! Slop! Their so-called stewed tomatoes was just those pink tasteless hot house tomatoes cut in half fancy with some type of seasoning(?)on top and baked a little bit. I asked for Italian dressing on the salad. I have no idea what kind of dressing it was. Some type of white dressing which did not taste like Italian. The olives they use have pits in them so you have to be careful there! The desert......Bread pudding. Pure white, no raisins, with some definite curdling going on, but the taste wasn't bad. This whole dinner was just weird! I don't think I'll be going back...ever. read more

Manville Diner - Crab(?) cake, mystery baked macaroni, their idea of stewed tomatoes. - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Easy five stars. Wife and I driving through, looking for breakfast off the highway. Got lucky with this diner. My NJ wife couldn't pass up the Jersey girl omelet with the pork roll that she doesn't see in NC. This place did not hold back on the pork roll, an amazing omelet. I had the eggs and hash, good deal as well. If we lived in the area, we'd be regulars. read more

Parking very limited. The lot is small but there is some street parking. The place is clean and the service is good/quick. As for the food... I ordered a "fatwich" that's the name for certain sandwiches on the menu. It was a "cheesesteak fatwitch". I can tell you there was nothing special about it. It was a mediocre cheesesteak. No onions no peppers and very little cheese. If your asking "we'll did you ask for all that?" The answer is no but I assumed it would be on there. The way I assumed it would come with mushrooms and I was asked to hold the mushrooms. I will say they did put a good amount of meat but that's it. So if you go get breakfast... read more

I was a very regular customer right up until the restaurant was recently sold. Under the old owners, I would have given it 5 stars. NEVER had a problem with staff or my food. I really enjoyed the food and friendly service. I am disabled so much of my dining is takeout/delivery. Since the new owners have taken over, I have not had a single takeout/delivery order that was correct. Tonight was the final straw when my Pizza Burger arrived with NO SAUCE! Are you serious?! This is about the 5th incident where my takeout order was incorrect. When I called about 2 weeks ago to place an order, I was told to hold on a sec. The girl put the phone down and never picked it back up. I got in my car and drove there and their phone was STILL sitting face down on the counter and I was still on it!! 45 minutes total. How do they not realize the phone is off the hook for 45 minutes?! When my son said he wanted to order from the Manville Diner tonight I tried to talk him out of it and told him something ALWAYS goes wrong and as history would have it, they messed up my food. He felt horrible! Tonight I got fed up and drove back to the restaurant and asked for a refund. They treated me as if I did something wrong and were nasty and unapologetic. They did ultimately give me back my money but not without me having to demand the 50 cents in tax I paid. Don't even get me started about the tip. Should have demanded that back too! I am done. Time to Eat Diner in Bridgewater is a little further but service is good, food is great and I've never had any issues. I was in the restaurant business for 45 years. It's all about the customer service. I predict they will be a faded Main Street memory in a years time. read more

Always good food! I used to work there but could not believe the owner took my tip. Needless to say, I didn't stay. And they never paid me. But I love Mary Ann great waitress,! read more

A gem of a place in downtown Manville. Some joints just have it. Atmosphere, service, good food. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. Very busy but we scored a booth. Chicken salad, corned beef hash and scrambled eggs, fries, coffee with refills. A delicious lunch with no complaints. We don't get out this way frequently but we'll return when in the area. read more

You guys really crashed with me. Service was ok. That was the skimpiest Gyro I have ever had. I will say something here instead of FB out of decency to not complain in front of my girlfriend to the owner who was clearly working in the kitchen. Left hungry. The former owners would have never skimped out that hard. Good luck. Take this review with constructive criticism. read more

This place is in the heart of racist Manville. Surrounded by rooming homes and homeless people whom are constantly causing a commotion outside the establishment. I ordered pancakes and eggs w turkey bacon, on my first and last visit. Pancakes looked like a kid made them for the first time, meat wasnt done and eggs scorched. Then the vibe of why are you in here as I look around Im being starred at by entire diner. Get out and dont come back was the sentiment. So i did just that. read more

Excellent Corn Beef! Trust me-the coleslaw is just as excellent as the rest of the meal. The rice pudding is off the charts delicious!

Disclaimer: the diner is more of a 3.5 star place but half stars are unfortunately not an option so we rounded it to a 4. The diner is a bit claustrophobic. Staff is friendly. Food was just okay, not really worth what we paid for it though. When you go to pay at the end, be advised they do not take Discover. read more

Neither a dive or a 5-star restaurant, this very small old-ish neighborhood diner is a good place for bacon and eggs or a tuna melt. It has a real retro feel with the old steel dining car exterior and cramped interior space. It's a reliable go-to of mine, and generally a bit cheaper than other area diners. Don't go here for a fine dining experience. Go here for a sandwich and coffee and a piece of pie. Street parking, and it would be a challenge to sit more than four people at a table. Edit: I'm looking at the pic above, and I guess they've covered up the old steel exterior with a new facade. I'm not very observant! read more

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I had a hankerin' for eggs one night, so I looked up local diners. This one was very quaint. Small with a nice counter and a row of booths with a separate dining area that would work well for a large group. $9.50 for chicken fried steak, 2 eggs, and home fries - can't beat it! The food was good, the waitress was super friendly, and they were quick without making me feel hurried or rushed. Just great food and service all around. read more

very dirty glass, fork, spoon, coffee cup and especially the floor. read more

Been going to the manville diner for many years in all that time I think i only had one or two bad meals good prices and friendly staff we live in Delaware we come up all the time and stop in all the time I highly recommend it read more

Peter and Diane are the best and as well as cooks and staff . We love going there for great food and deserts . The portions are plenty and then some. read more

There is a walmart close by so we stopped in for a quick bite before shopping. The diner is very small, however; the service, food and prices were all good - will stop again when in the area read more

Manville Diner is the definition of a vintage, diner car looking restaurant. When you walk in, you will immediately notice the retro vibes as there are only a handful of tables set up (around 20) with a counter and everything. Even though it is small, it does give off a nice community feeling. The service was very hospitable, and it was quick to order and receive our food. I got the breakfast sampler with three pancakes, sunny side up eggs, and a pork roll. The pancakes were solid. The three given to me were thin and fluffy and purposely made not to fill you up so you can eat the rest of the food. The eggs and pork roll were both delicious sides. The eyes were slightly fried the right way and the pork roll was cooked to perfection. My only complaint is the spacing. The restaurant spacing is fine for just being a diner but the booth spacing was very cramped and it was hard to comfortably fit my two plates of food as well as my family's food on the table. Even so, the food was good enough to make up for the spatial issues and I enjoyed my time at the Manville Diner. read more

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My friend paid for a dinner for me and Manville diner because I'm recuperating from knee surgery well I didn't get no mashed potatoes with the roast beef and when I called they told me I could come get it how am I going to go get it when I had new knee surgery and I can't Even walk I've been in there before and those waitresses are talking to each other not paying attention to what they're doing obviously that's what happened because there was no mashed potatoes how can you eat roast beef with no mashed potatoes they're a little tipsy in there I don't know if I'd order from there againAlso the roast beef was so tough and no taste read more

I've moved in last year and when I first came around I would say this diner was good. It took such a dive in a little over a year. Today it is worthy to write a review. Today for lunch I ordered two sandwiches on ww lightly toasted BLT Mayo in side. Loaded with terrible lettuce and loads of tomatoes and literally one piece of bacon. Second sandwich lightly toasted rye toast BLT mayo on the side and it had extra mayo on the sandwich and literally a lot of bacon. I didn't call and I have stayed away several times a long time but I am sick and didn't want to travel. So tonight I wanted a large chicken soup. All broth and nothing else. Literally 1/4 of the very large soup was pasta and no chicken and very little veggies. Are you a diner? Do you want customers? I mean come on now. I called up to complain and the manager wouldn't get on the phone. So the waitress was yelling across the room pretty loudly there is a complaint and the manager must of said what's the problem and not once but twice you can hear the waitress repeating herself and the manager never got on the phone. Wow!! Just wow. Terrible customer service. This place sucks. There are so many terrible stories to share but it is my mistake that I keep going back in hopes that it will get better. It won't!! Thumbs down to this shithole!! Want a good breakfast or lunch go to Phoenix in Somerville. Hands down a delicious meal every time. You deserved this review Manville diner. read more

Super Tasty Small Town Dinner! My wife and I made this our go to breakfast stop every Sunday for about 5 months straight. We haven't been in a while because we are saving up to buy a house but I got a craving out of nowhere, googled them, and decided to leave a review. The place has big portions of food delivered quickly and for a very reasonable price! The two of us get full with lots of eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast and coffee for about $18 after tax. They have specialty items too, like fancy pancakes and French toast that is really good too! Never been there for anything but breakfast, but the lunch/dinner menu looks good too. The servers were always very nice and speedy despite the place always being full when we go there. Oh, and don't think because its full and there's a line at the door, that you'll be waiting forever! The food comes out quick and tables open up fast. Longest time we ever had to wait was probably 8-10 minutes. Give the place a shot! read more

The perfect diner. Small. Quaint. Delicious. Cheap. Large Menu. Breakfast to Dinner food all day. We visited this place coming from 78 and the 15 min drive was well worth it. read more

Manville Diner - Homemade Baklava. Delicious. - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

Very great place to eat, go there for breakfast sometimes, recommend it for people looking for a non expensive meal

One of the biggest salads I've had in quite some time. A lot of chicken and was very reasonably priced ($9-$10). Will definitely be coming back! read more

Manville Diner - One of the biggest salads I've had in quite some time. A lot of chicken and was very reasonably priced ($9-$10). - Diners Near Me - Manville, New Jersey

I know people rave about this place as a longtime established diner. The customer service was excellent, very courteous and welcoming. I was recommended to visit this place from a friend. My plan was to order something plain, like grilled chicken, however as you can see from the picture, doesn't look very appetizing. I did end up eating part of it, just never know until you try something...After having that and some fries & green beans, I decided that I wont be back. The quality of the food they serve you is pretty low. As you can see the french fries where all small pieces looks like left overs, very soggy and not crisp...For $14.99 I guess I get what I pay for but I assume I should've received better... read more

Some of the comments written so far border on mean. My wife and I stopped in for breakfast this morning. It is an older diner and the decor is a bit dated but it does not look run down. Our waitress today was fine for any diner. I saw a second waitress who seemed to be doing a good job as well. At 9:30 AM on a Friday, the place was packed. Just after we sat down, there was a line waiting for tables. I had my usual diner order - corned beef hash and eggs, with hash browns and toast. Food came out fast despite the crowd. Corned beef hash was OK and a huge portion. Plenty of hash browns which seemed to be cooked with way too little salt. I took half home for tomorrow. My wife's eggs were fine. Coffee was OK and refills came promptly. Moderate prices; the bill came to $10.90 before the tip. read more

My wife and I stopped here for my birthday breakfast. We are new to the area, so we've been trying different diners trying to find the one we like best. So far, this is our top choice. Our meal was fantastic. She got French Toast, and I got an omelette. Our portions were big, and well priced. Specifically, my wife commented on how much bacon she got with her meal... Usually she only gets a few pieces, today, it was at least eight by my count. All in all, we paid around $20 for our breakfast, including tip. These days, for this area of NJ, and for the amount of food we got, that's a great value. The atmosphere was great. We love neighborhood type diners, and this completely fits the bill. Service was great as well. The staff was greeting regulars by name as they walked in. We will absolutely be coming here again. read more

Kristy was very perky and polite on the phone when I called. Our office ordered lunch and loved it! The receipt was lost so I called and asked Kristy for another receipt. She was very nice and helpful! I needed it for my expense report. She saved me a lot of time by helping me ! Nn read more