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    Phoenix Diner

    3.4 (154 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    You can't tell from my photo, but the water glass is a throw back to the 70s.   Both my husband and I noticed.  (We like nostalgia!)
    Meredith R.

    Restaurants like Phoenix support the claim that NJ boasts the best diners. Everything is made-in house. It was apparent with my chicken salad platter. From the coleslaw to the potato salad and chicken, I enjoyed every bite (though with such a big portion, there were leftovers.) Looking at the neighboring table, I said to T, "you should've gotten sausage." Nice big, juicy sausage with casing that pops when you take a bite, not little links or patties you get in most diners. The fellow whose sausage I coveted said that their blueberry Danish is out of this world. Where I lived in Marietta, GA the diner has the most decadent-looking desserts. But their cakes come from a bakery, and in our opinion, weren't all that great. Looking at the showcase in Phoenix -- particularly the fruit pies -- desserts look homemade. Definitely next time!

    Mi Rae C.

    Excellent blueberry pancakes and breakfast sausage. The western omlette and home fries were also satisfying. Good bottomless coffee.

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    Dave D.

    If you want to put your health at great risk all for the sake of a meal then perhaps venture into this long standing Absecon diner but their total disregard for customer health and safety is more than disheartening. Not a single employee wore a mask, which makes me believe that this is a management policy not personal choice because in these times you would hope that at least one employee of a diner would have the caring heart to wear a mask while working in close contact with customers but not here. With COVID numbers spiking in our area (And people dying and hospital ICU's full.) this diner is more than a slight danger zone ... if you are elderly or have any serious health conditions fly past this Phoenix! Ok, so you wonder why two stars ... one would think this place needs to be rated in the negative (And, their management clearly has shown a negative approach towards the public in these challenging times!! They post a sign about spacing diners but then they allow their potentially affected employees to walk around unmasked.) ... and why did I actually invest enough time to review the diner. First, this was my daughter's choice and she was treating. The three of us saw the situation and quickly double masked and turned our heads away from any employee who approached our table. Not the best of situations. But, now the good news and since this is a local eatery they need and deserve good news when they can get it! The service (If you are willing to ignore their antipathy towards your well being.) was fast, friendly, and pretty much outstanding. Yes, service matters and it had the Phoenix rising out of the negative zone ashes. And, then the delivery time of food made you wonder if they had microphones from the table to the kitchen because our breakfast was delivered literally in the "blink of any eye" with attention paid to the presentation, which is always a plus. Although, and I will admit this is a personal gripe with many breakfast establishments, my 'New York Omelette" looked more like a frittata that was folded in half than a classic omelette (It was filled with meats and cheese and tasted good.). The food was at the right temperature and tasty ... we didn't have to ask for coffee refills (See service above) ...and the prices were a dollar or two below prevailing market competitors. If the staff had been at least 3/4's masked this might have been a five star review but none were. The food and service was great but frankly right now in these times my health, my family's health, and the health of those I come in contact with matter to you too!

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    Jeannie C.

    Stayed overnight in Absecon and decided to have breakfast at this diner. The best thing here was the coffee which had a really nice flavor to it. Other than that, I would not return here. My French toast had a chemical after taste to it and were not hot when it was served. The Mexican Omlette with homefries was edible, but not enjoyable. The server was overwhelmed since they were short staffed.

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    Steve M.

    Had. Real fast here before we started our journey back to SI,NY . We had a vegetarian omelet with fruit and a eggs Benedict . Both were a good serving and staff was very friendly and on point . We had a party of 12 and our waitress did a great job. Would stop here again for a meal.

    This place has the omelette market cornered! Dated: Aug 2016

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    6 months ago

    Always great food!!! Very quick service! Stop here after AC for a quick meal! I recommend the cheesesteak!

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    BEST OMELETTE EVER!!! AND everything there is fresh and homemade . They even have their own bakery !!! Staff has been there for years too !

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    Our server Alex was excellent! She made us feel so welcomed and our breakfast was delicious.

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    Fast service but food is extremely bland. Only thing that had flavor was the processed patty.

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    Great service and menu options for breakfast. That's when we go by on the way home from AC.

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    "Yum!" Best way to describe this place! All the food was fresh and delicious. We ended up getting…read morebeignets for the table. (highly recommend) I also got the bagel and lox. It comes out disassembled because I'm a weirdo and don't like too much cream cheese, I liked this very much! The staff are very friendly and seem to love it here. Which is refreshing! (I work in the service industry) 10/10 recommend! Say hello of the portrait of Lola in the corner! Pittsburgh loves Lola's!

    A cute and delicious coffee spot everyone needs to try! I always try to find time to grab something…read morefrom here when I'm in the area. The workers are extremely friendly and the coffee service to go have been quick. They have a wide variety of different coffee and tea selections. I always enjoy an iced coffee or latte. I also like to venture and try one of their specialty drink. This time we tried their strawberry's and cream latte and tiramisu cream top drinks. They were tasty, but they fell slightly short of expectations. I will say the strawberry coffee combination didn't mesh well and the tiramisu drink was mostly ice and cream topping. Nonetheless, my wife and I still enjoyed our beverages. I have yet to try any of their food except for their cookies. The cookies have been delicious, soft with a little crunch on the outside. Tried an oatmeal butter cookie and it was heavenly. I keep looking forward to trying and enjoying the new specials and drinks at this spot!

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    JJ's Diner

    4.6
    (824 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    It's so nice to see that after nearly 2.5 years of leaving my last review, my photo of my delish…read moreBelgian waffle with bananas and strawberries is the cover shot!! And I have to say, my review remains the same at 5 stars...JJ's Diner does not disappoint! Our awesome server was Mary Ann with an M ....she gave us friendly and warm service and she was very attentive. Our food came out hot and was delicious - - i had another waffle, but this time with just bananas - -and hubby had scrambled eggs and hash browns covered in cheese - - and he LOVED every bite as did I. And the coffee is just perfect! JJ's is a bright light and such a heavenly oasis. Everyone should be as happy and positive as the people that work at JJ's. They have worked hard to provide this consistently good food and service over the years. We will make it a point to be back again next time we are in town.

    Hi there Yelpers. This counts as the fourth time coming to this diner to enjoy their breakfast. On…read morethree of four occasions I enjoyed - thoroughly - their Sunriser. That's creamed chipped beef over toast with two eyes any style but I get mine poached or over easy accompanied by grits. Yes. Grits. Which explains my finally trying their sausage and gravy. Quite traditional dish I'm told by a Floridian friend who I had join me this past week while she visited. We agreed that the server was allowing us the time we needed to catch up with the right amount of follow up. I'd have liked to have my water refilled one more time. But that was on me for not stopping to ask as she poured another cup of coffee for my friend. I've had their coffee and it's delicious. My friend enjoyed the international omelette. She enjoyed it. The diner has its own parking lot with plenty of parking. The inside is eclectic but with definite typical Jersey diner vibes and the counter and stools to go with it. I've sat at the counter and the service is cordial and inviting. Quick too when necessary. Enjoy if you are coming to or from ACY as it's close and you'll feel satisfied either arriving into the area before heading to AC or returning home. Enjoy!

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    Amazing customer service and super friendly waitresses. Food was delicious! Steak was really tasty and grits were creamy and yummy!
    Amazing customer service and super friendly waitresses. Food was delicious! Steak was really tasty and grits were creamy and yummy!
    Chicken and waffles
    Chicken and waffles
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    Maria's Luncheonette

    Maria's Luncheonette

    3.9
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    5.8 mi
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    I am on a ketogenic diet, so I needed a good breakfast that would fit my needs. I fortunately found…read moreMaria's Luncheonette, a charming little cafe just an 8 minute walk from my hotel. I found the prices to be much more reasonable than those of the hotel with a menu of just good food and friendly service with warm welcome. Two mornings in a row I had an omelette prepared just perfectly and it was a delicious way to start my day! In fact, the second morning, they remembered I could enjoy the home fries that came with the omelette. I'm quite sure the carbs on the menu would have been delicious as well! The next time I'm in Atlantic City, I'll be visiting Maria's again!

    Oh how I love a classic whole in the wall spot and Maria's fits the bill. I see the reviews and…read morewith 4 stars I knew I had to give them a shot for breakfast. We arrived a little after 10 and this place was packed. If you have to wait, you have to wait outside which is a bummer as it was cold but luckily they have a parking lot on the side. The parking lot fits about 8 cars and is tiny but it's better than nothing. We didn't have to wait long. They have a small bar area as well about 20 tables throughout the establishment. They have one of the cleanest old bathrooms I've ever been in. Our waitress was really nice and was quick to take our orders. I ordered the French toast platter which came with eggs, home fries and bacon for me. The eggs were real eggs which was a plus. The bacon was good as well. The potatoes needed some seasoning, as well as salt and pepper. They were lacking big time. Overall my meal was good. The French toast could have been bigger but for the price I get it. My wife ordered the Banana Foster French Toast which comes with a lot of bananas. Overall she liked it though. My daughter had the Meatlovers sandwich on a croissant. This sandwich was gone in less than 5 mins. She shared th same sentiments on the potatoes. Ketchup, salt and pepper are a MUST. Overall we had a good time and this will be a go to for breakfast over the expensive hotel casinos.

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    This mess  French Toast Deluxe Platter
    This mess French Toast Deluxe Platter
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