The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

Nice Place, Chill Vibes, Great Customer Service.. I Will Be…read moreStopping By Again Real Soon.

We had picked out a different place to have dinner in South Orange Village but it closed early…read more We had walked by the Spot Diner and there was a small group being seated so we jumped in and were promptly seated. After looking around I noticed that the restaurant was empty and it seemed a.bit odd. It happens that we were seated 10 minutes before they were closing. Our waiter said that it was not a problem and continued to explain the menu. This menu has everything you could want for dinner. Items like turkey with mashed potatoes and stuffing or grilled pork chops with apple sauce. The ding room is pretty good size and could easily accommodate large group. The service was excellent and attentive and what was amazing to me is that it was never mentioned of things that were not available. The twin grilled pork chops were juicy and tender served with your choice of vegetables and salad. The turkey dinner was great and the turkey was not dry and of course with mashed potatoes and stuffing. This is a BYOB establishment and they have a discount if you want to purchase wine or beer at a neighboring business. The prices are very reasonable.

I love visiting Maplewood and I've eaten at a few places along this main street but I've walked by…read moreSpot Diner a ton of times without stopping in. This weekend I decided to finally check it out. Spot Diner is located in the middle of a block, sandwiched between other store fronts. A blue awning is set over glass windows in the front. The doorway is a bit awkward, but when you get in you'll see plenty of booths and regular tables to sit at. Even better, you can sit at a counter to the left, one of my favorite features of any diner. I wound up sitting at a booth and it was at an odd time (around 4PM) so it was not crowded. The waitress was there very quickly and she was very nice. The host was cool too. No issues at all with service. The interior of Spot Diner has clearly been renovated in recent time. You can tell at one time it probably looked more like a classic diner but since then the interior has been painted blue and grey (giving off a Greek restaurant vibe) and there are some nice paintings hanging on the walls. I was really there just for a snack so I wound up ordering French Toast (which was still available at this hour). It came out quickly and it was good! One of the challenges with French Toast at any restaurant cooking it thoroughly while not drying it out. Fortunately they did a great job here The outer edge had a nice bit to it while the middle was chewy and cooked properly. Butter and syrup were of course provided on the side. I enjoyed my visit to Spot and I hope to come back for a full, proper breakfast one day!

Disco ball, bakery, pizza...what can go wrong? Absolutely nothing. As for the pizza, It's kinda all…read moreabout the dough, though the toppings were almost equally delicious. There may be a line but there's an outside area (on nice days) to accommodate the wait. There's also a happy face flag at the construction site next door - reassurance that the pizza will be alright.

I heard that the bakery at Artie's was terrific and decided to find out for myself. Rather than a…read morelong wait on a holiday morning, I decided on takeout (see pictures of some of our ordered). The pastries were magnificent tasting and unusual (e.g. Jersey corn; heirloom tomato, ..). In one word: "Yum." I'm going to try the pizza next time.

Great traditional diner in the heart of maple wood, nice to walk around first and then eat…read morebreakfast. If you're planning to go, breakfast tends to receive the strongest reviews, while lunch and dinner experiences appear to be more inconsistent. Portion size is pretty good! Known for their breakfast and it's a diner anyway.

Classic diner fare solidly executed here. Omelettes don't disappoint and the Belgian waffle is…read moredone perfectly. Attentive service rounds out a good experience at this spot.

New ownership - definitely a plus Great service and good…read morequality food though only tried breakfast

The old Maplewood diner is now the Amazing Hamilton diner. Same location, different owner and I…read moreliked it. They have some great breakfast sandwiches and omelettes. Their burgers were big and they have disco fried which are actually not bad No take out available yet, but they are working on it Give it a shot folks,I think you'll like it

I am a Millburn local and have been going to Millburn Standard since they opened. Always a great…read moremeal, fun specials menu, fabulous drinks and the best team. The staff members have great, upbeat attitudes, are engaging and they know their food and drink menus. The customer service is tops. I call The Millburn Standard my local Cheers bar. Of special note is George, the infamous bar tender. He makes a great cocktail, loves to chat, is very professional and his customer service is second to none. No matter where I go for dinner, Millburn Standard will always be my home town bar and restaurant! Brian H

The drinks were well balanced, refreshing, and great for the ambiance and weather!…read more The calamari was probably the best I've had this far. Cooked to perfection and the sweet chili sauce yumm! Their truffle fries, thin with great flavor.. actually couldn't finishing my burger because I devoured the fries first! The atmosphere, service, and playlist were a definite must check out!

Since Reggie from Freeman's Fish took over the Food This place is ON POINT the Seafood is always…read moreFresh Fish n Chips, Burgers, Wings, Fish Sammie All Good.. Great Job Reggie and Crew Keep it MOVIN' !!!!

Doesn't have Sunday Ticket Not really a sports bar even though they advertise "Football is Back"read more

We go a lot to the Papermill Playhouse in Chatham and because everything in Jersey closes up so…read moreearly, we have trouble finding a place to eat after the show. So glad we decided to try out this diner. Great service, large selection of good and hardy food. Lots of TVs so we were also able to enjoy the KNick playoff game.

If they made a movie about NJ diners, this would the prototype, down to the waiters and waitresses…read morecalling you "hon" and the endless menu. It's exactly what you picture when you think diner. The food is fine, nothing great, nothing terrible, and lots of it. Good desserts. Typical middle of the road Jersey diner.

So nice to find a cafe that's open this late on a weekday evening- open until 9pm! It looks like…read morethey also have special jazz events on certain nights, and are open for brunch and select dinner items. Ambiance is so cozy. At night they have a few candles lit, and the art on the wall adds to the atmosphere as well. - Truffle Tater tot's (5/5): decadent, fluffy, crunchy, nicely seasoned with horseradish dip- it's great! Next time I would want to try any speciality drinks or heavier brunchier foods. Ty for reading :^)

Everything about this place is casual and laid back - from the unconventional dishware, (I got…read moreserved a latte in a Centennial College mug) to the homey layout and live music, it all makes you feel welcome and cozy. Staff is nice and will meet you where you're at - if you're there to work and enjoy the free WiFi, they'll be there when you need anything. If you're in for a quick dinner, they're very attentive! Food is OK, with vegan and GF options available. Some food items, especially the sides can be hit or miss. Ive had the cole slaw and house salad and they were not on my favorites list. I'd say, personally since I enjoy a good breakfast, the options for brunch are best.