BEDBUGS in the Booths at Millburn Diner -- and an Owner Who Yells at Customers- STAY AWAY! Quick Summary * Sat in a fabric booth and found multiple bedbugs crawling in the cushions within minutes * Reported it to staff -- no manager came over and nothing was done * We were moved to another table and still charged the full bill * Called the next day -- manager promised a call back but never did * Spoke with the owner later -- he yelled, accused us of harassment, refused to address the issue, and hung up I'm sharing this so other families in Millburn know what we experienced. Date of visit: February 28 Party: Family dinner including our 20-month-old daughter My family and I live in Millburn and try to support local restaurants whenever we can, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Within about five minutes of sitting down in a fabric booth, someone in our party noticed a bug crawling on the seat. Based on what we observed at the time, it appeared to be a bedbug. When we checked behind the booth cushions more closely, we saw several more, at least 8 crawling along both sides of the booth. Seeing multiple insects that were confirmed to be bedbugs where customers are sitting and eating was extremely alarming. We immediately got up and asked to be moved. In hindsight we should have left immediately, but we had already ordered and felt awkward walking out. The staff moved us to a table in the center of the restaurant with wooden chairs. We clearly told our server exactly what we had found in the booth. Nothing further happened. * No manager came over * No one inspected the booth * No one followed up with us * No one offered any acknowledgment beyond a quick apology from the server When the meal ended, we were handed the full bill as if nothing had happened. The next day I called the restaurant to make sure management knew what had occurred. The manager told me he had not heard anything about it and said he would call me back "ASAP." That call never came. Two days later I called again and asked to speak with a manager. This time the owner came to the phone. Instead of addressing the issue or even listening, he immediately became hostile and started yelling. He accused me of harassing him and his employees and said he was going to do nothing about it. After shouting at me, he abruptly hung up the phone. I have never experienced a business owner respond this aggressively or unprofessionally to a legitimate customer concern. For transparency, we documented what we observed at the time and contacted the restaurant directly the following day to give management the opportunity to address the issue. Based on what we experienced -- both the insects we observed in the seating area and the response from management -- this situation felt completely unacceptable. If you are dining in Millburn, there are many other options. DO NOT GO TO THE MILLBURN DINER! read more

Millburn Diner - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

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I came here w/ five other people, and the seating was a little awkward. We were seated at a round table in the middle of the diner, and it was hard for people to squeeze past us bc we were so close to surrounding tables. The food was not very good. The potatoes were not cut, they just looked.. shredded and mashed and overall unappealing. While my eggs were cooked well, the English muffins in my avocado benedict were burnt, and the cold tomatoes did not go well w/ the hot dish. The sweet potato fries were crispy, but the fries were not fluffy on the inside, and some pieces were burnt. Finally, while our server was very friendly and kind, the cashier (not sure if he's the manager) was very clearly not in a good mood. When our group walked up to the register w/ our separate checks, he expressed in an annoyed tone how he didn't like dealing w/ separate checks. After he rushed to settle our payments, we started walking out of the restaurant, when the guy asked us to come back inside bc someone did not pay their check. Inside, we all showed our credit card transactions to prove that we all paid. The cashier continued to insist that someone did not pay. In the end, apparently, the cashier just accidentally charged one of us w/ the wrong ticket. So all of this confusion was for nothing. I would not recommend this place, nor would I come again. read more

Millburn Diner - Avocado benedict w/ sweet potato fries - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

Millburn Diner has been a place I've dined at over the years. Can't say I've ever had anything memorable there. It's a place you wouldn't consider a destination, just more of a convenience. read more

I come here often, I condsider this diner to be on the higher end of service and class for diners. Tonight not so much. From the moment I walked in the host ( a very large man who did not smile) seated me. He has sat on his phone blasting videos the entire time I've been trying to eat. It is so annoying and making my experience a very unpleasant one. I have a great waiter. He saw that i was waiting along time for service and came over. I had a weird order and he got it down perfectly. Kudos to the waiter and to the kitchen for making such good food. Someone needs to speak to the host. He's unfriendly and his telephone should not be blasting videos while clients are trying to eat. I looked at him several times and he's ignored my looks. This makes me not want to come back again. read more

Came back on another Friday morning a couple of years later, and they're finally open at the time that they say they'd be at 7:30am. It filled up with a number of local regulars, I think, as they seated themselves around the shop and were served without much delay. Our server was brisk, and came back regularly - with coffee refills even before my colleague had finished more than two sips. Service - right on top of you. We tried the avocado fries - interesting coating, like a mozzarella stick with marinara. It was good, but greasy for a morning. Salmon eggs benedict is known as a Egg Copenhagen here, and it was good, though too many fresh onions for my taste, I had to set a few aside. The side of Taylor Ham was a good three cuts, and crispy. Definitely a diner, and speed was the name of the game. Efficient and was out the door (you pay by the doorway) efficiently. Parking in the lot was tight as it gets busier. They have a lot of different choices, so will probably be back here again to try more breakfast and lunch options. read more

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We had a fantastic experience! Carlos is incredibly kind and a pleasure to talk with. The food is delicious--great quality diner classics. I tried the Chicken Nicolas and definitely recommend it. The service was attentive and top-notch. If you're nearby, don't miss this spot! read more

Super affordable! Comming over from NY the prices were way cheaper than what I'm use to. I got the Spinach & Feta cheese omelet, it was the perfect portion size and very tasty. I wasnt a big fan of the Frappuccino, it tasted very bitter and honestly was similar to a unsugared ice coffee. Also, our sugar container was covered in mayo and I grabbed it without knowing and that was kind of gross. But they have fast service and a ton of food options. read more

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Great diner and great food. The place was empty but that's cause it was a Sunday at 3 pm after the rush. The food was excellent. Got the 2 eggs platter and they recommend the buffalo wings which were the perfectly blend of tang and saucy. Everything was well seasoned and they provided home made whipped butter which I thought was a nice touch. Staff was amazing. There was a playoff game on and being the only customer there we were all into it Great vibes inside and felt very cozy read more

Millburn Diner - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

This place gets the job done, but we wouldn't go out of our way to eat here. We thought it would be a quick, easy option for a pre-theatre meal, and we waited almost longer than we would have at another restaurant for subpar food (even for a diner) and inattentive service. We both ordered burgers with different preferences, they both came out the same way. We went again for breakfast hoping it was a fluke, but we still had inattentive and slow service. Overall, its just a diner so we can't be too critical, but there are much better options nearby. read more

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good traditional diner experience. we had some staple diner entrees (pancakes and omelettes). was good, friendly service and we got our food quickly on a busy holiday read more

Sat down with my family for my husband birthday, someone gave us water but the server never came to the table to follow up. Waited for nothing had to walk out . Told the owner on the way out but didn't seem to matter. Too bad since I live in town could walk there. read more

Listen up loud and clear the food and service was epic.I had no complaints.The last time I visit this diner was six years ago and I said I wasn't going back, the food was horrible and not clean. Surprisingly I went today because I used to see a lot of cars in parking lot, when I get my nails done. I'm glad I went today. New owners new cooks. The food is quality. I ordered the steak two egg grits and toast. Everything was hot fresh. Oh man it was good. BETTER THAN TOPS DINER, MAPLEWOOD DINER AND PARK-WOOD DINER. read more

The manager would not seat me until my party was here even though there were plenty of seats. I asked if this was new ownership. Been coming for years. It is new owners. The manager was rude to his waitresses. He needs to go read more

Ordered takeout last night. I should've posted pics but it was so good we devoured everything. Everything was on point. Ordered a cheeseburger with Swiss no fries for my coworker. Asked to be cooked medium and it was perfect. I ordered a rock & roll cheeseburger which is with bacon and cheese and fries. I preferred mine medium rare and it was perfect. The fries weren't greasy or salty. Both burgers came with coleslaw, lettuce, tomato and pickle spears. The service was impeccable. They said 15-20 minutes. I got there in under 15 minutes and all was ready and waiting. This was an excellent choice for dinner takeout since my regular joint was closed. Will be ordering from here again. Highly recommend. read more

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My favorite diner in NJ. I reviewed 8 years ago and figured it was time or an update. Went with my Daughters recently and had another fantastic breakfast. I had French toast with super plump sausage links. My Daughters got the corned beef hash and eggs. Always yummy and served with a smile. Everyone here is so nice and hustles. The menu is huge and everything I have had hear has been great. Coffee is strong and black. Make sure to tip your server well they are hustling. Comfy booths and great food. It's a recipe fir success read more

Millburn Diner - Corned beef hash and eggs - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

aways delish! Love this diner!! Nver overly crowded and staff is friendly. The diner itself it very cozy and comfortable

We came after seeing something at the Papermill Playhouse and thought it would be crowded with other patrons, but the parking lot was empty. A sign? Got seated quickly, boyfriend ordered a Coke and I ordered a water, the waiter only brought the Coke. Then a really long time later, after we'd thoroughly read the menu. We ordered and I asked about the water, and it was still several minutes before I got it. Maybe because it doesn't add to the bill he didn't think it was worth it? We were about to just get up and leave and debated if we would have to pay for the soda by the time it came. The waiter didn't write anything down, said the part that says "soup AND salad included with entree" was a typo, it was one or the other. BF only wanted one and was fine with that, but that's just false advertising. He also brought my boyfriend the wrong soup. I got the quesadillas, which were fine but a bit bland. They were adequate. I was in the mood, but it's Mexican food at a diner, so I knew it wouldn't blow me away. BF got the chicken parm which was a huge portion, enough for good leftovers, so that was fine. The older man who I guess was the manager/owner was all smiles when seating us, he got me a water refill, and he rang us up and thanked us for coming. He seemed genuine, but unfortunately the rest of the service was a major blow. read more

Millburn Diner - Chicken parm and chicken quesadilla - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

soggiest waffles ever made me tip the waiter when i said no and the waiter was awful rude

After getting lost on a very long hike at South Mountain Reservation, I was happy to see the Millburn Diner as I came back out of the park. Needed refreshment and to get some good takeout for the long train ride home. ... I was pleased from the minute I walked through the door. Nice ambiance. And then the menu! A huge selection, but I zeroed in on the COBB SALAD. It had been ages since I had a good one! And this turned out to be the best I've ever had. They included ALL the traditional components of the salad, fresh, delicious, and attractively presented. The portion was more than ample; I even had some left over for snacking the next day. I'm glad I went there and am pleased to make this my first Yelp post! read more

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. They don't care and with Uber they leave your food wide open and have no remorse. It's horrible. Bad service ! Bad care for food read more

Dirty, hair in food, slow service. No one asks how youre doing just gives you the check.

Stopped here for lunch. Big portions, good food and reasonable prices. Parking was a little tight and the place was busy but overall it was an enjoyable experience. I had French Onion Soup and a Double cheeseburger with bacon. Mmmm. read more

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Classic diner place, great for brunch and large groups! Their Chunky Monkey pancakes were so buttery and light..their other breakfast options are savory and delicious. Service was efficient and attentive. read more

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Good quality ingredients, tasty, one of the better Jersey diners I've been to. Fresh blueberries in blueberry pancakes, French dip excellent, great bread in cali grill cheese, high quality mozzarella sticks, good salad. Shockingly great read more

Very affordable. Food is fine - never blown away but, again, extremely affordable. The servers are friendly and the place appears clean.

The place is going downhill Coffee is bitter and served old and when asked for fresh cofffee it still was old and bitter Tuna fish salad was like soup They are very pleasant but need to get their food better read more

TL;DR - bad food, bad service, bad management. Better options close by. Would give zero stars if possible. Probably the single worst dining experience I've ever had. My companion and I sat down at 10am on a Sunday and ordered simple breakfast from their menu. Nothing special. Just pancakes, eggs, etc. Two people. We waited an hour. The waitress came by 40 mins in and said she checked on our food and it is coming up. Twenty minutes later she stopped by to apologize - the order was never entered. Ten minutes later she brought out our orders. The food was ice cold. The pancakes were stiff. The eggs were gross. My companion's omelet and potatoes seemed to have sat for a long time. The sausages that came with my order were missing. The waitress said she would find them. It took another 10 minutes. I ate a few bites and was done. Asked for the check. The managers looked more scrambled than my eggs. They looked overwhelmed, as if it were their first day. I might have complained but to what end? A discount? No, I'd rather pay and get out. So that's it. Bad experience all around. Would recommend to look elsewhere. read more

Millburn Diner - Waited an hour and this is what came out. Bad, cold, incomplete. These pancakes were like cardboard. - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

Our waitress was lovely. However, the hostess greeted us with anger. She was not friendly at all. The woman, who was sweeping the floors, proceeded to get our waters without washing her hands. But then, after eating rather tasty salads, the one of us saw a mouse run by and that was the was end of that. Ewww. Nasty. The cleanliness, or lack thereof, were concerning, to say the least. read more

Excellent [steak] quesadilla. Soda is Diet Coke and well maintained. Our server was lovely - but I adore being called 'sweetheart'.

This might have been the fastest meal I was ever served, which worked for me and the group I was with since we were very short on time. From the time we ordered to the time the food I came out was maybe 7 minutes. The bacon might have paid the price for the speed though - some pieces were crispy but others were limp and chewy. Home fries were boring, no onions, seasoning, or anything, very bare bones. Soft scrambled eggs were cooked properly- no brown spots. Service was friendly. They had Mardi Gras decorations up, that made me smile. There may be better diners but this one will do the job and it's right around the block from the Millburn train station. read more

Millburn Diner - Soft scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

Mother of god. Pancake batter dipped, deep fried brownies. Need I say more? (No) Great diner. Never dissapoints. read more

Millburn Diner - Diners Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

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Let's say I have been to this place couple of time and they havnt yet disappointed me. It's a nice spot around Milburn downtown and the train station... I have been for breakfast early morning and lunches and late dinner. Food has always been at point as I have expected. Their pancakes are soft n fluffy with tasty syrups. Omlets slays have tasted delicious n hot. Today I just stopped by for coffee n an egg salad sandwich n it's was very delicious n warm as I wanted. Even fries were hot n crunchy. It's always a nice time for mw when I go here be sure winter I can sit inside and watch outside world and summer they have outdoor patio open to enjoy nice breeze with ur food ;). Diner is always very clean when I have been their, service has been on point. I understand when places gets busy their services goes down buy uphill now I have not experienced that here. Employees are very sweet and helpful. Everything on their menus is very yummy in my tummy like I like to say lol. Well get your own experience go n try it out yourself. read more

Millburn diner used to be our go to place for breakfast take out, like all the time. Over the last few months, while ordering via uber eats, our meals and our notes have clearly been overlooked. For example, a hot coffee is delivered instead of requested iced, scrambled eggs instead of fried, and my note for extra extra extra (yes I write it three times) and the bacon comes barely cooked enough for a regular person to eat it (let alone a pregnant woman who needs bacon extra extra cooked). We usually have to complain to Uber eats app and do get our money back but it's happening so often that now I need to make a review and unfortunately no longer order from here read more

Not a place for me. I went in to only hear the cranky man in the front, in the kitchen yelling at an employee on Sunday mid-day. How embarrassing as my child said "mom, I don't want to go to work and be yelled at. We always go in here and get good service. Even as I left I asked him not to yell at that little waiter as he is good. I will never return again during Sunday lunch with that horrible man in the front. read more

Went for dinner with my wife about 6:15PM on 10/04/2021. Waitress sat us and said someone will be over shortly to take your order. 15 minutes went by, and my wife waved to the manager, and manager yells ,"what"! we ask for a server and she says soon, we walked out. Meanwhile there were 2 servers and 5 tables with people...not exactly a big crowd. The one server with long brown hair and a ponytail whose section we were seated in looked at our table a couple of times but never came over. Not worth their rudeness for average food. read more

Decent enough diner. Just what you'd want, large selection, decent food and good service. All of these were in order here. I had the guacamole burger and waffle fries. It hit the spot and was cooked just how I liked it, also they didn't cheap out on the bacon but I think the tomato slices were way too big as were the pieces of lettuce. They were practically bigger than the patty. The guacamole comes in a small cup on the side which is kinda cool, but they might as well just offer it as a side like cole slaw or something rather than advertise it as the burger on the menu. Maybe it's nitpicking so I'll move on, the oreo milkshake was great so I'd come back simply for this. The servers were great but one of them was perhaps a bit too much so. I think it's great to engage, but it kinda went on too long. Solid though diner that delivered in filling me up, so I'd consider another stop in. read more

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This place is beautiful, love the food, love the service, love the atmosphere. Sitting outside enjoying the view and vibes makes it feel homie. Would definitely come back again!! Food was amazing!!! read more

Its open again! Finally! We discovered this place last year and we started to go every Saturday until the pandemic started... Love the pancakes and French toasts variety they have. We've tried sandwiches and hamburgers once for dinner and it was pretty good. read more

Just stopped in to pickup a DoorDash order and just would like to say this place has a nice ambience & the man working up front is very kind and attentive. The food also smells really good so i will definitely be stopping by to eat one day ! read more

This is a great place -- Food is really good I love chicken avocado panini, Lamb Chops, and steak quesadilla and the most delicious seasoned French Fries awesome. Definitely I recommend this Diner. read more