I have been trying various breakfast spots in Summit, and this is easily the best one I've been to so far for food. I had Spinach Benedict and a side of bacon. I did that for you people. For this review. I thought the food was excellent. The Hollandaise sauce was yummy. The home fries were crispy which I had been missing. It's not a beautiful place. It's nice. Homey? The service was fast, friendly. They stopped by to refill my coffee. I will certainly be back. read more

I love Diners. The heavy sturdy plates and coffee cups and saucers. The subtle tinkling of utensils against dinnerware. The smell of freshly brewed coffee was like a warm greeting for your restless nights. This place was always clean almost pristine. We came early, shortly after opening time, so it was quiet and peaceful. This day, I tried the Italian Omelette with your usual home fries and toast. I liked it. The combination of sausages, onions and mozzarella gave good bites. Our server was quite pleasant, checking on us, refilling our coffee cups. I would love to keep coming back here. read more

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Getting a seat on a Sunday around noon would be an impossibility at most places in Summit, but we were able to grab a table for 5 with ease. The menu is large and pretty much covers all bases of diner fare. The pancakes weren't the best ones I ever had, but they weren't the worst. My wife's tuna melt was pretty good, although I think they used lite/fat free mayo as the base. Need to kick it up a notch. The omelette and other egg entrees that my friends had looked good, and a picky child finished all of his lunch. The staff was extra friendly and everyone, (cooks, waitstaff, hostess and managers), waved goodbye as we exited the diner. read more

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My grandfather was Greek and so was Gus, who owned and ran the Peppercorn until about six months ago. I wish him well and many happy journeys back to beautiful Greece. So on this Sunday morning in sleepy Sunday, I had just had a typically unpleasant experience at the other diner and knew it'd be better here. It was. As I walked in, I was welcomed with a cheery "good morning". Bright and spotless. I slid into a booth - alone and wasn't upbraided. Friendly regulars trickled in. "Did you miss me?" asked one woman as a cheery Peppercorn employee responded "of course!" "Oh I don't believe you one bit but I'm glad I made you say it!" The food was perfectly fine, tad pricey but worth the price for a pleasant, clean, respectful, and cheerful atmosphere. THE breakfast spot in Summit, New Jersey. And Peppercorm wasn't in Hemingway's the Killers. Truth is that no diner in Summit was. read more

Amazing diner , super clean and great prices Very friendly and good service. Great location in summit nj read more

We came in for an impromptu business breakfast. Simply wonderful! Everything you would hope for in a town diner. Great food, warm hospitality and amazing value! Did I mention a great cup of hot coffee and fast refills? Enjoy! read more

Everything a diner should be. Excellent coffee, classic breakfast choices, friendly wait staff that is attentive but doesn't hover. We were looking for a solid breakfast spot to close out a nice weekend away and Peppercorn hit the spot! read more

A fine diner. They make omelets with real eggs, the place is spotless, the service is excellent. Nothing fancy, just a solid OG diner.

We've been coming to the Peppercorn for years. They recently changed hands, and there appears to be a difference in food quality and service. I understand it's a diner and it's not going to be perfect. However, if you're in the middle of Summit, you have to be on your game. The girl serving us was very young. She did an ok job. Our food came out at different times. Not sure if that's on the kitchen or the server but I finished my meal before my parents even got their food. My mom ordered a chili dog. They brought it to her without chili and said, "Oh we didn't have chili so we gave you peppers". The whole point of ordering a chili dog is to have the chili. What if she doesn't like peppers? As a server, if you don't have something, you need to tell the customer before you give them the food. My dad's oatmeal looked like soup. I told him to send it back but he didn't want to complain. My grilled cheese was good. We might come back for lunch. They have good options. Service just needs to be a little tighter. read more

First impressions: a good diner without the fuss, to eat with your grandma, or you want alone time. Came here for lunch and ordered the open rueben, cobb salad, Waldorf salad and chicken nuggets. The Rueben with corn beef was good but they forgot to bring my pickle and cole slaw. Tried to get a different dressing for the Waldorf, but they didn't have any creamy dressing; so no dressing for the Cobb either. Salad toppings were disappointing and scarce. Chicken nuggets tasted like McD's. There was a persistent fly around my food. The ambiance/vibe was meh! Everyone felt disappointed with the whole experience. read more

Upon entering, the diner gives off a vibe: we're brand new and hip. In reality, it's been here forever and a day. Clean - I'll give them that. Service was ok. It was fine. It was an empty-ish diner. The food. Oh, the food. I received my plate of hash browns and poached eggs and a side of lox on a separate plate... it all looked so bland, so vanilla, so unappetizing. The hash was uneatable. This was the worst I've ever had. I mustered 3 forkfuls, and regretted it immediately. For me, it was a sad experience. read more

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We came here on a Saturday around 11am to grab brunch, and they had plenty of seats for us. We got a Open Tuna Melt and a Broccoli Omelette with Mozzarella and both were quite good! I'd totally get the Open Tuna Melt again. The bill came out to $30 with two cups of coffee. Our waitress was kind and quick. Ambiance is pretty chill, everything felt clean and straightforward. We parked out front on the street. Would recommend coming here if you want to satisfy diner food craving! read more

Peppercorn - Open Tuna Melt and Broccoli Omelette with Mozzarella - A meal includes two cheeseburgers with melted cheddar cheese on toasted buns, served with a side of French fries. In the background, there is a plate with scrambled eggs mixed with green vegetables and a portion of hash browns. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with utensils and napkins on the table. - Diners Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Loved Peppercorn. Mother's Day visit was so unplanned. Service was excellent. Big time diner in a cozy Summit location. The food was fresh and good read more

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Nothing fancy here. Just good Greek diner food. They are only open for breakfast and lunch. The service is friendly and prompt. Wonderful pancakes with good crispy bacon. Home fries and pea soup are especially very good. Everything is made fresh each day - potatoes are peeled in the kitchen for mashed and the vegetables and meats are all prepared daily in their kitchen. The diner is family owned and the family is always there. It's a Summit staple and hopefully will continue to stay for many more years. And, oh yes, you can purchase liter bottles of imported Greek olive oil made by the owner's brother back in Greece. I only buy my virgin oil there. Two bottles at a time. You can return to refill your bottle (s) as needed. read more

Got a Caesar wrap and it's not very flavorful. The chicken is cooked well but the dressing is not good. I asked for crispy fries and the fries are not crispy. They're kind of soggy. Id try something else next time read more

Reliable downtown spot for a quick and cheerful breakfast or lunch. The staff is able and affable, the food good, the coffee piping hot. What more can you ask for? read more

We highly recommend this diner that has been family owned for 35 years. The owners are from Greece and as soon as you enter you become a welcomed guest. They are personable and want you to enjoy your meal. The delicious coffee is served in a lovely cup and saucer your food is prepared just the way you want it. Our breakfast was fresh with generous portions. Relaxing start to the day. We highly recommend this hometown diner with old world hospitality and delicious food. read more

Super small, local cozy, family owned type of breakfast place. Would of been a four star rating but the kitchen is part of the restaurant and it is SOO SOO loud. The cooking and the staff cooking being super loud. Service was bad. Omelettes didn't come with ketchup, coffee wasn't refilled, pancakes came without syrup and hard to ask because server was super busy. Omelettes are smaller sized and potato's are not good. We had the veggie omelette it was a 6/10 Wife had the spinach and feta, it was a 7/10 Chocolate pancakes were 7/10 Over all decent just super loud and service is bad. read more

Peppercorn - The image shows a breakfast meal on a white table, including a plate with toasted bread, a cup of coffee with cream in a matching cup and saucer, and bowls containing mashed potatoes and a vegetable casserole. There are also napkins, a small container of cream or milk, and a spoon on the saucer. The background includes additional chairs and a wooden floor, indicating a dining area. - Diners Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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Don't really have much to say about this diner. It's decent all around. The food was decent, service was decent, however it was cozy inside and the interior is nice. read more

This place has the best Greek food in Summit, which is ironic because this is a diner and not specifically a Greek restaraunt like that specifically Greek place in town. You know that hipster Greek spot with windowless seating? Anywho, I ordered the Greek platter with grilled chicken. This platter was chock full of goodies. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. No burnt ends or uncooked parts. The pita was warm and slightly toasty. Very well done. It came with a nice sized bowl of tzatziki sauce. The accompanying salad had a nice mix of greens and cubes of flavorful feta on top. You seat yourself and a server comes to the table rather quickly. I had a thoroughly relaxing and fulfilling dining experience at Peppercorn. I will be back again. read more

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Fresh ingredients, okay (but nothing extraordinary/amazing) omelets and pancakes, weak coffee Service was mediocre. Had to flag down and ask the server for a beverage 3 times. The server came once to check in if everything was okay. read more

Been coming here for a while, unfortunate to say the quality has declined significantly. The final nail in the coffin was no refills on iced tea, which is so surprising for a diner. Can't say we'll be returning anytime soon. read more

Love this place - we eat lunch here one to two times a week. Family owned and operated it's truly a gem. Willy is the best waiter he always makes you feel like family wo laying it on thick. Fresh ingredients made with TLC. read more

Wholesome meals with no fuss. With diners, you usually know what you're getting. You're either getting average food or it's slighter better than expected or way worse than expected. This pleasantly was slightly better than expected. Mozzarella sticks, chicken salad with lettuce and tomato, and the chicken orzo soup were all classics done well. Not sure if this diner has had less business due to COVID, but we were the only ones in there on a Friday afternoon. The interior is just fine. Looks clean and smells clean. I would return if I was near by, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Another delicious breakfast at Peppercorn. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the Summit area. Not only is the food great, but the staff is super friendly and assertive. Our waitress Victoria was on point throughout the meal. I enjoyed breakfast here with my mom today. I had the western omelet with well-done french fries, white toast and a side of Tzatziki sauce. Oh... I also had a side of BACON!! :-) Everything was perfect. The Tzatziki tasted really fresh and was nice and thick. I'm not a fan of watery Tzatziki sauce. This was perfect! The bacon is thick cut and was crisp. I found the coffee to be nice and strong as well. Not watered down like some places. It had a rich coffee flavor that I really enjoyed. My mom had two eggs over easy with bacon, home fries, white toast and tea. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. The over easy eggs were cooked to perfection, and the potatoes and bacon were delish as well. We also each ordered OJ as well. I'm not sure what brand OJ they serve, but it was so good I ordered a 2nd large glass of it. :-) I can definitely see how parking might be a task here, as it's street parking on a very busy street. We were very lucky to get the spot right in front of the restaurant. There is parking in the lot behind this block if you don't mind walking around, which we have done plenty of times. We just got lucky today with where we ended up. :-) Overall, an awesome place for breakfast or lunch. They have failed to disappoint me thus far. :-) read more

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Loved the spinach Benedict . One of the best Hollandaise sauces I have tasted in a while . The home fries were a little bland though .

I've always enjoyed Peppercorn! I used to eat there when I worked at Photo Summit next door. I realized I never reviewed! Food is always good. They have a variety of a menu but I've liked it all. Clean place and nice friendly people. I even ordered through the delivery service app still. Miss you guys! read more

Very solid option for diner food. Greek chicken wrap that cane with fries. $8.99? A good deal. Pancakes and waffles good too. Seems very clean and well run by Greeks. read more

Peppercorn is exactly what I think of when I watch a classic movie featuring a diner. Every seat, a booth. Large portions and a quiet still environment. Even the bills are hand written. It's a nice experience to sit and chat with a friend in a cozy nostalgic spot. The food is reasonably price. I had a Gyro which was a fresh and large portion. I asked for a side of tzaziki sauce and got a generously large mini bowl of it. I highly recommend if you're in the area and I Will be back. read more

This is a clean simple diner offering your basic diner fare. The food is made fresh and is basic. Don't expect some fancy avant garde twist ok your two eggs and toast. It's priced fairly. I appreciated they didn't have huge oily greesy portions. Their food was served hot and fresh and made to order. Our waitress got our order perfectly and was around us just enough to be helpful but not overbearing. This place gets it as far as serving up diner food. You can't go wrong with it. read more

Came here on Sunday for brunch with a party of 4. The diner was busy, but we were immediately served. Everyone ordered eggs or an omelet which were all served with potatoes and toast. Coffee was excellent and refills were abundant. Our food was all good, wholesome diner grub and very reasonably priced. Can't wait to return to this local establishment with its fast and friendly service! read more

Peppercorn is a great diner. I have never been dissatisfied with the prices or my food. The only reason this rating is not 5 stars is because they play Fox News on the TV. Your average diner in Summit is a Center Left Mom. Fox News is not going to help your business. Please consider putting on a less divisive channel. Maybe sports. read more

Ordered French toast and sausage, the French toast was actually fried bread. The sausage was gross. The only positive thing I can say is that the over easy eggs were OK. I'm used to ordering French toast with sausage from another diner, the portions, taste and prices are very different. Parkwood Diner's food is delicious and the next time they're having an issue with her computer I will rather make something myself than risk ordering from another place and have a disappointment I had with Peppercorn diner. read more

Came in with my daughter for lunch , place s busy, My daughter ordered the gyro the dish was well make with hot french fry and salad. I ordered the today special rib eye steak with potato medium cook , Instead , The plate happen to be a sirlon steak with mash potato. Totally disapponited.ate half of .it. did not like it at all, The staff were very friendly . read more

Peppercorn - Diners Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

I have an account right around the corner from here and it's always a treat to visit that account during lunch time :) We always get salads from here and they are GREAT! read more

Some definite grade inflation with this place. Typically huge diner menu, so maybe some gems are hiding in the pasta or salad section. But apparently they ran out of room in that endless kitchen for seasoning of any kind. Eggs and home fries with no salt. Chicken wrap with no acid or fat. Nothing special, nothing horrible. Bonus star for having chocolate milk, an off menu request fulfilled. read more

Comply seats , clean & good food. We went twice for breakfast. Greeks own it & remodeled it . Nice people . read more

Peppercorn - Diners Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

The food was ok though nothing special, portions were also not super large (we ordered an egg and sausage plate with home fries and there was only s tiny bit on there). Service was nice but not the most attentive, as we had to ask for coffee twice before they remembered, and the restaurant was not even that busy at the time. read more

Clean, fast, and so very good. We came in at 11am on a Saturday, slightly in a rush as we had a number of errands. Peppercorn was busy but we were promptly seated. The menu is large, but not so large that you're overwhelmed with choices. I easily settled on a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. At 5 bucks, it wasn't as packed as a $3-version from my favorite grease truck, but it was good! The hard roll was warm and slightly toasts. Bacon was extra crispy. Could have done with a little more egg and cheese. My fiancé ordered the French toast with sausage. It was about 8 half-slices to a plate plus two sausage links. No real maple syrup here :( but the pano cake syrup they did have was a good consistency. Overall, Peppercorn is great and we will be adding it to our breakfast rotation. All the cooking is done in the main room, as opposed to a back kitchen, and from what I could see, the kitchen is neat and orderly. For those who get worried about restaurant cleanliness, this place is for you! read more

Came in for lunch. Not busy at all. Menu items are decently priced. Didn't feel like breakfast like I usually get at these diner type places and went for a Pattie melt. The Pattie melt was rather disappointing. It was open faced which wasn't the problem but that the burger patty was pretty much a tasteless unseasoned greasy slab of ground meat. Sure it's edible with some ketchup but I definitely wouldn't get it again or a burger for that matter. I'll update this again once I've tried other items. Update 5/14 Came back and had my usually order of 2 eggs over easy with sausage and hash. Price is about right. Overall good breakfast though frankly I feel going to the Summit Diner is better in portion size and taste. However coming here would definitely be better if you had a larger group, wanted to use credit to pay, or I suppose wanted a cleaner ambience. For me though I'd rather go to the Summit Diner whose hash is much tastier. read more