Amazing food like home cooking I had a open turkey with stuffing mashed potatoes delicious my sister had a Gyro and my other sister had chicken fingers. It was all great. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. The ambience is nice. Very nice place to go to have a peaceful meal I definitely will return. read more

So Sad ownership change, food was very disappointing and noticeable price increase Very slow service at 3 pm almost empty restaurant, several things came out wrong, not as ordered after 30 years I'm done, too many other options much better and better value When I complained to manager he just shrugged his shoulders and did not reply! read more

My wife and I dined at Park West Diner today with good friends from the area. The meal was disbanding as was the excellent service. The new owners are doing a terrific job putting out quality meals at reasonable prices. The owners are friends with our hosts for lunch. We were thankful for the opportunity to tell an owner what a fine job they are doing. It was a quality experience. read more

The food here is decent. Came here for lunch. I started off with fried calamari for my appetizer. For my main I ordered the lunch special: matzah ball soup and pastrami on rye bread with fries. The calamari was fresh, but it could've been better sized. As for the Matzah soup it was very tasty. The pastrami on the rye bread was very delicious had no complaints. I wish they could've put more pastrami. They could've stacked that meat. I couldn't eat all my French fries because they were big and nicely portioned. They have good service and we were seated right away. Good place for a quick lunch date or a big group. read more

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Went shopping in Clifton and stopped in for a late lunch. Our server was so attentive and anticipated extra drinks, containers and whatever we needed before asking. I angled towards the crab cake sandwich on a brioche bun w/ tartar sauce. It came with crunch my sweet potato fries. So yummy! My friend got the blue cheese burger w/ bacon and traditional fries. Cooked just the way she asked for and delicious. The desserts looked fabulous, but alas we were too full to partake this time. They also have a full bar and can make all sorts of cocktails. A classic diner for a classic meal. read more

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Omg I had the BEST homemade rigatoni dinner here on a Sunday night. The pasta was perfect with a spicey sauce with thin sliced Italian sausage & big shrimp! The side salad was large, crispy & fresh too. It was soooo good! It was on their specials menu. The menu is large so there is something for everyone. The dessert looks amazing, but I've always been too full to try one of their gorgeous desserts. Parking for free in a lot along busy route 46. Old school diner done right. read more

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Decided to give it another chance under the new ownership. Very disappointed with the meal tonight. Had the appetizer of Buffalo Cauliflower bites. Very inconsistent cook and fry on them. Some over cooked and burnt. For main meal I had the Seafood Fra Diablo. Very disappointed and not worth the 29.95 they charge. Lobster pieces were inconsistent. Rubbery and over cooked. The calamari in the dish were all over cooked and rubbery. So much so I didn't eat and moved to the side. The bright spot was our server. She was friendly, polite . Shame food couldn't match her level. Sorry. On the flip side my wife had the Burgundy Chicken, and New England Clam chowder. She said it was bland hardly any taste and the chowder was so watery. She was sadly disappointed also. Still can't match West Essex for quality of food and vibrant atmosphere. Sorry Park West you have a long way to go read more

Can we start with the portion?! I mean my steak panini was my lunch and dinner and it was so good. The calamari was freshly made and tasted delicious. Hubby's pastrami sandwich was good too. I only tried a bite. Service was good. They are very attentive and nice. Big diner with lots of seating space. read more

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Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The service made the experience even better. Our waitress was so sweet, friendly, and attentive. I completely forgot to ask her name, but she mentioned she's from Moldova, and she was absolutely wonderful. Her warm personality made us feel so welcome. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! read more

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Upset this is the review because I frequent this diner, but it was a multitude of things that went wrong with today's visit. Let me set the stage that the dining room WAS NOT BUSY and had ~4 servers taking care of it. 1. We walked in and were seated. We were almost immediately greeted by our server for our drink order. When he came back with our drinks, he asked if we were ready to order. We told him we needed a little bit of time. He must've stopped back 2 more times not even 3 minutes after we told him the first time we needed more time. Slightly annoying. 2. When we were giving him our order, we weren't even done giving our full order and he was already walking away from our table. This came to be a theme whenever he came to our table. I also noticed it when he was at other tables as well. 3. The person I was with ordered a side of broccoli. As you can see from the photo, it's literally a whole head of steamed broccoli on a coffee saucer, sitting in a little bit of water (that wasn't even fully drained), and the broccoli wasn't even cut off the main stem. Would that have been too hard? She did order "a side of broccoli." We didn't know it was LITERALLY a side of broccoli. 4. My order was a beef gyro. I got it with the side greek salad (which was an option), and the waffle fries (also an option). My order that I RECEIVED was beef Gyro, in pita, with nothing on it, some waffle fries thrown on a plate, and a Greek salad that was completely dry, no dressing. He didn't even come with dressing. I looked at the Greek salad and said "this looks dry, is there no dressing on it?" He said "what kind of dressing would you like?" I said "well since it's a Greek salad, can you bring Greek salad dressing?" He said sure. When he came back with the dressing, I inquired about the beef gyro. I said there's nothing in the pita except for the beef gyro. He said "well it's not wrapped" I said "what does that have to do with having tomato or onion or anything inside? He shrugged his shoulders and walked away. Annoyed was an understatement. It wasn't like I could chalk this up to him being extremely busy, and/or the kitchen might've screwed it up. The diner was dead, he didn't have a lot of other customers, and he was more concerned with sitting in the back booth being on his phone. If I was not an existing customer, I would never return. Let's get back to quality service, even when it's not busy. read more

Park West Diner - Beef Gyro - nothing on it with fries. This is EXACTLY how it was served. Does this look appetizing? - Diners Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Stopped in after work. Love that it's breakfast all day and prices were decent for what you got. Service was a bit slow and there was a couple mess ups at the table once we got our orders but overall things were good. Nothing to write home about but a solid, affordable breakfast. read more

Food was good. Service was good. Word of advice, don't send anything back because the owner will take it like a personal attack. I ordered an orange juice, didn't like it, sent it back and ordered another drink. The owner came over and said that they sell hundreds a day and that maybe it was me and my taste buds or my mouth. Very unprofessional & very rude just to make sure I knew that I was the problem and not the orange juice read more

Sad...new owners need to do much Work. My turkey open face was cold and mediocre. I've had better at IHOP. Environment old...looks exactly The same as 20yrs ago. Waitresses need to learn soup, salad..then dinner. With a little space in between. Owner tried to appease with a free dessert but sorry didn't correct the problem. read more

What an improvement since new ownership has taken over . Food and service were great . Home fries are excellent. They also now offer mimosas and alcoholic beverages . Greg (the owner) is extremely personable and hospitable and really cares about his customers and their feedback and experience! Good luck with everything . Definitely give this place a try again if you haven't in a while . read more

Haven't been here for around a decade, I heard that there was new ownership taking over and wanted to give it a hoot and holler. Friendly staff, cozy diner atmosphere! The Mac and cheese with prosciutto was super creamy and cheesy, so flavorful and delicious! Sandwich with au Jus, focaccia bread was soft and herby and the au jus was perfect for dipping, fries were ok, crispy. The seafood bisque was very tasty, came in a large bowl for only around $6. The chicken gyro came with side of tzatziki and featured tender chicken and plenty of toppings. Took a while to get our check though, and they could use an upgrade on the TVs. Overall, a welcoming and clean diner.Would come back! read more

We ordered hot open turkey sandwich gravy mashed potatoes and broccoli, Rueben Wrap and a chef salad, all the food was delicious, plenty to take home afterwards, server was very nice and food came out in a timely fashion. We heard the park west was under new management and they did a great job in changing the decor. We'd def revisit, BTW they also brought with them a new baker and the deserts looks tremendous, looking forward to going back!! read more

Since ownership change this diner that we once frequented almost every week has gone from bad to worse. Service from the kitchen is slow (wait staff is still on point), the portions are smaller and the prices higher. The once fluffy, round and packed eggs quesadilla wrap is now flat and shabby. We stopped going weekly, but stopped in today because we had been busy all morning and were so hungry. Bad choice. We walked out shortly after placing our order. I should have realized that something was up, because it was lunchtime and they were practically empty. We initially commented to each other that others seemed to share our opinions of the slow kitchen and diminshing standards. But, among all the other poor decisions the new owner has made, he apparently found it acceptable to have his crew perform construction work during lunchtime. They are rebuilding the counter, putting in a bar maybe? Who knows, who cares! But to have the construction crew running power tools that included a power saw while you're trying to have lunch and maybe a conversation was beyond ridiculous. Not only was the sound unbearable and painful to our ears, the smell of sawdust was terrible. Imagine that was potentially getting into food!! Keep in mind, the place closes at 11pm, this work could be accomplished after hours. But, the waiter had just taken our order and brought the coffee when we went to the cashier to say we were not staying. To their credit, they did not require us to may for the coffee, iced tea and juice we ordered. I think this is the straw. . . we won't be back. I'm sorry to say it because we have always loved the kind, attentive and courteous wait staff. Would love some recommendations for a good diner in the Clifton/Bloomfield/Belleville area cause we're done with Park West. read more

OK, it was a good New Jersey diner. Fast forward 9 years.. Went today with two of my friends they sat us on the side of the diner that had nobody else seated sat us all the way in the back. Nothing wrong with that. Ordered two coffees and an orange juice. Waiting, to order food the waiter I think(??) who seated us and took our drink order, sat behind us eating his breakfast 12 minutes we waited nobody came. The worker behind us was just eating his breakfast. So we left I asked for the bill and for two coffees and one small orange juice-hold onto your hats-$14.70. I was just dumbfounded we went to the Allwood diner after that for actual breakfast. 2 cups of coffee was $6.50 for 2 cups! and we were served and no one hid us away from everybody. Never again Park West. read more

Great atmosphere. And don't let the traditional front of the diner fool you. This place is like the Tardis. It's bigger on the inside. Plenty of old diner vibe, with a menu that doesn't stop. Italian, seafood, sandwiches, gourmet salads, breakfast, steaks. If you're on the highway don't drive by too fast. Pull in and fill your belly. I chose the corned beef Reuben. It came open faced and with a tasty side of fries. My wife is on a restricted diet, so she ordered a grilled chicken sandwich without the bread. They throw in the garden with it. She got sweet potato fries. We asked the waitress how they were prepared. She said they come greasy! What the heck, we can always dab the grease off, right? I told ya, it has old diner vibes. We got a side of Cole slaw and a good kosher pickle, too. The sandwich was tasty, the fries were crisp and delicious. The chicken was was juicy and tasted great, too. read more

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I recently went to Park West Diner and found it notably different and not in a good way. As I left I was introduced to the new owner and he notified me that things were changing. I loved it before and now will have to find a new go to spot. I traveled 20 miles round trip and that's too far to be disappointed again. I will especially miss Freddy. Hope he can make do with the new regime! read more

A great experience! Everyone was friendly and the food was great. The burger was thick and juicy. Eggs were poached perfectly and the corned beef hash and home fries were delicious! We'll be back for sure to try out the rest of the menu! read more

Park West Diner, Rt46, NJ, under new management, charged 3% cc fee and calculated 18% tip on total amount including 3% and 6.625% tax. Unacceptable. Not sure as to it's legality but will verify. M.D., Totowa, NJ. P.S. Omelette potatoes and toast served cold, although waiter service was curteous. read more

Haven't been here in years but heard it was under new management so came to give it a try. The inside is the same - everything is a bit dated. Sat down and looked over the very extensive menu which seemed to be a lot of typical diner food and some specials. Opted for a turkey dinner which came with soup & salad. My dining companion opted for an open faced turkey sandwich that came with soup or salad - she opted for soup. Soups came out - very large portions - chicken matzo and split pea with croutons. Soups were tasty. Soup was cleared from table and we anticipated getting my salad next. NOPE out come both dinners. When asked about the salad the waitress stated "oh well the turkey was ready". clearly lessons need to be learned about timing the progression of a meal. I reluctantly said to wrap the salad and I'd take it home since dinner was here. First issue - turkey was supposed to be served on stuffing (with gravy over turkey and stuffing). Nope stuffing was on the side. Vegtable option turned out to be 1 stalk of broccoli. Stuffing did not appear to be homemade. Next issue - everything on plate was at best luke warm but overall cold. Nothing steaming. Baked potato cold. Gravy lukewarm. Broccoli cold. Turkey did not appear to be real roast turkey but more of processed turkey roll (in fact my companion kept picking strings? wrap? from her turkey. Her food was also barely warm. Waitress came and asked what issue was - told her my food was cold and I no longer wanted it (I literally tasted two bites). She offered to warm it up - I declined. She said she had to get manager. Manager came and asked what problem was - told him food was cold. He offered to heat it up - I declined saying I just wanted to be done. Also told about salad. My companion also stated her food was at best barely warm. He offered to make something else- I declined. He insisted he needed to make it right and would make something else free of charge. I again declined. He persisted and kept asking what he coukd do. I finally said you can take this food away and leave me alone so my companion could finish their food. He did. He came back about 5 minutes later offering dessert and saying he "felt the food" and it "felt warm to him". He offered dessert and offered for us to take dessert home - we declined. At that point my companion asked for a box to take her food home so she could reheat it and eat in peace. Truly a disappointing experience all around. Will not be going back. read more

We've been going to this diner for years and it's always been top notch food and service. I hear there's new owners...you can tell. Today when I husband and I stopped in I did not recognize any of the staff. Servers were all new. Our waiter quickly took and brought our drink order but then disappeared. Once he returned for our food order, it was tough to keep his attention. It was odd. We both ordered eggs, I got an omelet and husband got the Hungry Man's breakfast. The eggs and sausage on both plates were ok but the home fries were cold. Toast was also cold and barely buttered. My husband told me his pancakes were stale. He poured on loads of syrup, they should has been drenched, sopped with syrup. Instead, they were dry, no syrup soaking in. How hard is it to make fresh pancakes? During the meal we never saw our server again, even after I drained my glass of iced tea. I did eventually get a refill but no lemon? We were disappointed with our meals. Not the worst but certainly not what we're used to at this diner. read more

Changed owners and it's not like it once was. Not as clean or as friendly. My food was ok but you can see the difference. And will diners learn Heinz is best ketchup not some cheap ketchup. read more

THE NEW DINER on Rte 46 IS GREAT. The old one is gone for good. Great menu and the cocktails look terrific. New owners tuned it into a 24 hour after hours place to go like it was in the old days. read more

Ordered a buffalo chicken wrap for pickup. This was so poorly wrapped that i couldn't pick it up without it falling apart. Not to mention it looked and tasted like they cooked the lettuce! Either that or they used the most wilted lettuce they could find. There was no ranch, but somehow the wrap was super liquidy. I would not suggest trying this at all. read more

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We had family in from out of town and they miss the NJ diner experience so we went to Park West. It has been a family favorite for many years and is now under new management. That sometimes results in changes you don't like. Not the case here! We ordered from the specials menu as well as the regular menu. Everything was fabulous! The items ordered included burgers, a tuna melt, turkey club, Philly cheese steak and chicken parm. The service was speedy and the waiter was very friendly. The new owner asked how each item was. We are all so excited to know that a diner we have been going to for decades is in such capable and caring hands. read more

We ordered a TEC on a hard roll and and a Western Style Omelette with Extra Cheddar Cheese platter to go. We were very satisfied with the quality and quantity of both meals. The coffee to go was also very good . I can definitely recommend this diner to all local folks and others traveling through the area. read more

Food was good, service is fine, but $7 for a little glass of OJ or chocolate milk is wild.

Food was very good, service was great, the aesthetics could be improved. I would hope the new owners concentrate on impressive cleanliness. First impressions walking in and chrome and glass near the booths must be impeccable for a dining experience read more

Nothing says "Jersey" like a diner, especially the few 24-hour ones, with its blazing neon sign a welcoming beacon in the night. Ironically, diner began not in New Jersey but in Rhode Island. However, NJ certainly popularized them. Located off Route 46 West in Little Falls, this classic, chrome-clad establishment was known especially for its salads, where my partner and I came tonight for dinner. Upon entering Park West Diner, we were greeted and got a table by the window. Its interior showcased the classic 50's vibe lit by neon lights. Their huge menu has a lot of options with different price ranges and healthy options, too. We decided on Greek Wrapper and Philly Cheese Steak Wrapper. Complimentary 3 bean salad started our meal. Our food was delicious and arrived quick. The fries were nice and crispy. Our server, Ismail was attentive and would check on us to make sure we had everything. The price was reasonable. It was a classic NJ experience, spacious, and there was a huge selection on the menu, which we can recommend. read more

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This little diner right off route 3 is a gem.. had a spinach feta omelette and it was 4 eggs !! Huge and delicious .. daughter got French toast and corned beef hash.. wonderful.. the place is slightly dated but charming in the dining area. Service was timely and professional. Bathrooms clean as a whistle and had a nice pleasant aroma. Attention to cleanliness !! read more

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Cleaning up and getting better. Happy to know new owners care about clean! Will stop in again.

Park West Diner, my experience at this diner was not completely satisfactory. The Matzo ball soup, while unremarkable, fell flat. On the other hand the Mexican Salad with grilled chicken was a highlight, featuring a fresh and savory mix of salad greens. beans, cheese, avocado, mango, red onion, and a lime cilantro vinaigrette, this salad was awesome and I highly recommend it! Dessert was disappointing, the Baclava cheesecake was a misstep, with the Baclava component being dry, and inedible, whereas the cheesecake element was luscious and enjoyable. I give this place a 4 out of 10. read more

So I used to go to the Park West diner on a regular basis. It is under new management. The owner introduced himself and said he dumped over $100,000 into the kitchen already. I ordered an American cheese omelette with a side of bacon the bill for that one omelette and a side of bacon was $21 and change in the past it was around $16.90 maybe $17 so the prices have significantly increased under this new Management, it is crazy that a cheese omelette with a side of bacon is $22. read more

This was my first time here. They have a huge menu that includes breakfast foods, sandwiches, many fish dishes, 3 different soups. Greek food, and some Italian dishes. The main entrees come with a salad and soup. We had the french onion soup (delicious) and the chicken soup. For entrees we shared the stuffed shrimp and the stuffed red snapper. The snapper wasn't actually stuffed, they put the crab stuffing on the side (a little strange). My boyfriend's daughter had the oreo waffle. She said she didn't taste much Oreo. Overall the food was good and the service was fine. read more

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Overall this was a good dining experience. Sat at the bar to people watch. Was served quite promptly for my drink while I looked at what I wanted to get. Coffee and OJ. It's a golden rule that diner coffee is okay at best so didn't have high expectations. Ordered the French onion soup and it was sizzling. Perfectly seasoned, bread was fresh and the cheese had a nice bite to it Got a typical breakfast egg platter, over easy - fries, toast and turkey bacon. Everything was good. Home fries were a bit underwhelming and could have been seasoned more. Service was good. Really had a feeling that there were regulars there and the staff knew who they were and treated them like family. Great vibe and ambience, place was packed but didn't feel packed. There's a reason this place is always busy - it's a good time. read more

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I know a lot of people stopped going here after Covid hit. I still do. The NEW owner is making noticable changes. Food is great, place is clean. Including the bathrooms. Staff is nice and put together. Not like before. Give them another chance. I don't think you will be disappointed. If you are the owner is always on site to make it right. read more

Food was plentiful,fresh and delicious! Everyone was so friendly I feel like family every time I go there. The menu is huge and they are always willing to adjust things and make me just what I'm in the mood for and I can be a little moody LOL read more

Park West Diner - Amazing diner!! Greek salad was Awesome - Diners Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey