This was easily the best meal we've had in New Jersey during the past month. It was a rainy day in Wayne and we started late, so we decided to stop by Pompton Queen Diner. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality stood out. We were the only Asian group in the restaurant, and the host/manager made us feel genuinely welcome. Even though the wait was busy and around 40 minutes, he still found moments to chat with us and keep the mood light, which made the time pass quickly. Our server was absolutely wonderful. I didn't catch her name, but she was friendly, energetic, warm, and incredibly personable. When she learned we were visiting from China and had spent more time in places like Los Angeles before coming to New Jersey for the first time, she happily shared stories about the local area and made us feel right at home. Her kindness completely changed the feeling of a cold, rainy day. The food was outstanding. We finished everything, even though we were already full, because it was just that good. This is the kind of place where the food is satisfying, the portions are generous, and the experience feels real. I made sure to leave my tip directly for our server because she truly earned it. If there's ever an opportunity for recognition or promotion, I hope management knows what a gem they have on their team. Pompton Queen Diner is a reminder of why classic American diners matter so much. In a time when so many places focus only on trendy Instagram aesthetics, this restaurant offers something far more valuable: genuine warmth, personality, and heart. Support traditional local diners like this. They are treasures. Kyle Liu read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Diners are defined as small, owner-operated eateries with wide-ranging menus that typically feature affordable American fares like burgers, sandwiches, fries, and every type of omelet under the sun. There's something for everyone, whether one's looking for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a simple cup of coffee. The Garden State is widely considered the diner capital of the world, boasting more than 450 within its borders. While many diners have changed with the times, several of New Jersey's classic spots still sport that recognizable look today, complete with neon signage that hearkens back to mid-century America.  Located in Pompton Plains off of Route 23 North, this fabulous establishment has everything one wants, from amazing service to great food. My partner and I decided to pay Pompton Queen Diner a visit for dinner for the first time since last summer. I was greeted by the host, and despite how packed the diner was upon arrival, they'll take one's cell # and then text when the table is ready. The wait was never too long--about 15 minutes.  Their menu remains never-ending, and even the pickiest of eaters will find something on the menu to order. We decided on the Chicken Pot Pie accompanied by House Salad with Salami as well as Bronzino & Shrimp Francaise with Italian Sausage Soup.  The food was tasty, well seasoned, and arrived hot. Portions were large. We had a nice server, Randall, who was attentive and accommodating. The price was comparable to the area.  Another great dining experience! read more

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Stopped by one of my favorite diners, The Pompton Queen Diner, and it was fantastic as always! I was welcomed and seated right away, which is always a great start. The diner has that classic, well-decorated vibe that makes you feel right at home. There's plenty of seating too--everything from counter seats to cozy booths and tables that can easily accommodate larger groups. The menu is huge and packed with options, from breakfast favorites to hearty diner classics. And let's talk about the dessert case--it's absolutely unbelievable! Every single dessert looked incredible. Honestly, I'd love to try them all. My mouth is still watering just thinking about it. One look and you'll see exactly what I mean! I ordered the PQ Philly Steak: grilled and chopped Certified Angus beef with sweet, colorful peppers, grilled onions, and melted mozzarella on a long roll. It was cooked to perfection and served in a generous portion. The French fries were hot, fresh, and just the right amount of crispy--exactly how diner fries should be. Our server was incredibly friendly and sweet. She asked if I was from the area and whether I'd been there before. When I told her I had but it had been a while, she welcomed me back with a big smile. She checked in often and kept my water glass full the entire time--great service all around. Another great dining experience at The Pompton Queen--never disappointing! If you're anywhere in the area, this spot is definitely worth a visit. I already can't wait to come back... those disco fries are calling my name! And if you're from New Jersey, you know exactly what I'm talking about. read more

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Stopped by Pompton Queen Diner for a casual meal and had a decent experience overall. The portions were generous and everything came out hot and nicely presented, though the dishes leaned a bit mild in flavor. Nothing bad -- just could've used a little more seasoning. The service was the highlight. Friendly, attentive staff and quick turnaround on the food. The ambiance is classic diner style -- comfortable and laid-back, but pretty standard. Overall, a solid spot with great service. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - PQ Philly cheesesteak and Chicken Parm sandwich with vodka sauce - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

We came in at 2pm on a Sunday, you'd think the breakfast rush would be ending but nope, there was still a wait but we ended up waiting and it took less time than they said so that's good at least! They have a good system doing too with text notifications. I started with a hot chocolate that was pretty damn good. Then for some reason I was craving mozzarella sticks and pancakes lol. The mozzarella sticks were okay, the dipping sauce wasn't that good. The star of the meal was definitely those pancakes, really good and lovely berry flavor! Just missed some of the promised powdered sugar on top. The toast was toast so that was also fine lol. Glad to find out there are still good pancakes at diners. Only wished there were some toppings! read more

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I am one of those people who once awake have trouble falling back to sleep. I do not fight it anymore, I get up and do some computer work or watch a news channel. The Pompton Queen opens at 7 am and I was sitting in the parking lot at 6:45 am waiting for them to open. Needless to say that seating was not a problem. They have counter, bench and table seating available. I chose the counter. Their menu is 11 pages long which I find daunting but eventually settled on one of my favorites "CREPES". I like them sweet or savory. Their menu has three breakfast crepe choices. I gravitate toward the sweet in the morning so I went with the "Triple Berry Crepe" ($14). Select English creme, strawberries,, blackberries and blueberries topped with whipped cream make up the dish. I like my crepes to be somewhat soft which they were. Hard overcooked crepes are a real turn off. The one star deduction was because of the overpriced cup of coffee ($3.5). read more

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Excellent food, excellent service, god-tier diner cheesecake. We got burgers, and mine was a classic deluxe. The burger sauce had a nice Smokey quality to it. The sweet potato fries were DIVINE YALL. Their dipping sauces all tasted homemade -- I got the honey mustard to go with the sweet potato fries and wow I'm drooling just thinking about it now. We got the kids portion of linguine and meatballs for my son but with penne. The portion was MASSIVE. The meatball was seasoned so well and had a flavor nostalgic of kofta. It was also stuffed with cheese!! We asked them to add spinach and they happily obliged. My husband's burger was the chimi-jalapeno burger. I'm not going to lie, I didn't like it. But it was EXTREMELY juicy. Check out the picture. Disco fries not notable but massive portion. Ok now the cheesecake. I just got a plain slice. This was last night. I'm going back again today for another slice. Tomorrow? Who's to say? Life is short. read more

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We've been going to the Pompton Queen diner for many years now. The ambiance is that of your typical NJ diner... sumptuous cakes and pastries tempting you from a glass case, seating area up front for waiting customers, and a huge menu to satisfy any hunger. They also have a full liquor bar for late night bites. The service was friendly and prompt. I ordered the chorizo omelet and my dad got the Taylor ham and egg sammich. Both were very good, and the coffee was good as well. I will continue to return to this diner when I'm back in town. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Chorizo omelet - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

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My wife and I were in the area and decided to visit this diner on a recommendation from someone locally. Well, on. Friday late morning, the place was jammed packed and we're able to get 2 counter stools. An extensive menu with many options, we decided to split an order on Short Stack Pancakes , an Uncle Harry secret recipe. They were definitely not your normal pancakes and delicious. We also order a very large Blueberry Muffins which we had toasted and buttered. Again great freshness and flavor. Lucas coffee sealed the deal. Overall 5 out of 5! And the interior ambiance very clean and modern. read more

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The service was fast and friendly. Its a nice and cozy spot to be in. Not too loud for the amount of people there. And the portions are very big. But the food needs a bit more seasoning. read more

One of my favorite diners in the area. I don't think I've ever been disappointed going here. My go to is a chicken parm wrap even though could use a touch more sauce or they should put some on the side. Service is typical of a NJ diner and comes in reasonable amount of time. Their honey mustard is one of my favorites! read more

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There's nothing like a good NJ diner. Of all 50 states in our country, NJ has the most diners. With such high competition, this is one of the better ones. Go on any weekend and you're guaranteed to have a wait. The food, potions, service, price and ambiance are all on point here! read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Look at that spread! - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Quintessential NJ diner where the options are huge, the menu is vast, and the cawfee is flowing. This diner draws a crowd but don't be deterred, the tables turn quick and the wait is not nearly as long as anticipated. They also don't rush you so you can enjoy your pancakes for dinner in peace. I opted for the Greek salad with grilled chicken. Grape leaves from a diner just hit different. My boyfriend had a club sandwich. It was quite literally the biggest club sandwich I've ever seen. Served correctly with a mountain of fries. Our waiter was friendly and made the perfect amount of dad jokes while taking our order. Pompton Queen is now officially in my diner rotation. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

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Really great local diner! Don't let the wait scare you. We were told 30 mins and were seated in 10. They know what they are doing here and they are speedy but friendly at the same time. I loved the Greek omelette. Had the perfect amount of everything in it. My daughter loved her pancakes! I would say if your kid doesn't care about the chocolate chips, get the normal pancakes because they're $1 more than the kids meal but you get 2 extra pancakes read more

Maybe it's because I was born in NJ, but I've always associated a NJ diner with garbage food, toothless waitresses that smell like cigarettes, with some unexplainable sticky substance accumulating on the walls and windows, and a high school kid drunk and passed out in their own vomit at a booth (usually around 2AM). Maybe times have changed, or maybe Pompton Queen defies these odds. It's clean, the servers are really nice, there's plenty of parking, and the food is great. I'm actually surprised the food is good given the size of the menu--so many options. Don't leave without dessert--the baklava cheesecake is delightful! Get there early on weekend mornings; you might have a wait. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Chicken parm with vodka sauce sandwich. - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Our party of 7 stopped in on a recent Saturday. Expect decent waits on weekends as this place has ample parking, a big menu, and great food. BUT gets busy; packed; Feels like a Friday \Saturday night at restaurants I have worked. Staff is friendly. Of course some are better than others. Hard to judge on a super busy weekend. But no complaints here. As I mentioned the menu is huge with so many amazingly described choices. The Avocado Toast was a nice portion on ciabatta bread. Actually still great the next day ( we had take-home). Giant crispy onion rings. A waffle that will cover your plate. I had the Avocado & Turkey Sausage Benny ( Benedict) with home fries ( more like shredded fried potatoes). Great dish, Everything fresh. Great coffee which (IMO) is one of the most important items that a diner has to get right. Excellent choice for locals and people driving by on super busy Route 23. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

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One of the things I like about diners is breakfast anytime. Went in at dinner time on a Wednesday evening it was busy but not overcrowded. The front hostess greeted us and sat us in a requested booth immediately. Our waiter was welcoming and courteous. I had a simple eggs over med with sausages and toast and my partner had eggs and rib eye steak. Everything was cooked to perfection and huge portions. Clean well organized establishment. Will be back, they have a large selection of desserts will like to try! read more

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The Pompton Queen is a quintessential diner in Northern Central NJ. All your classic diner classics are available here. Place gets busy but they'll text you when your table is ready. Fast, efficient, friendly diner service and large portions. The disco burger is amazing. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Disco burger is insanely good - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Been coming here since I was a kid and now I bring my own kids. They are so good to us.

I have never had a bad meal in this diner. No matter what time of day I have gone they're always busy. Wait staff is very personable. Sam, one of the owners, is a great guy. The cashier/hostess is a delight. We'll be missing our trips there as we head back south for the winter. But we are always assured they will be here upon our re read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

I learned recently that diners are really a thing in New Jersey. Pompton Queen Diner is everything I expect from a classic New Jersey diner. - A menu consisting of a hundred different items. - Massive portions. Anything on the menu could probably be shared between two people. - Brunch foods offered all the time with options that include Taylor Ham. - Crowded, but clean. - Difficult to find parking, line out the door. The line moves fast though. There were 13 parties ahead of us and that took about 15-20 minutes. Took a long time for the food to come out though. Their placemats are double-sided. One side is ads, and one side has lots of activities for the kids. Food: - The chicken pot pie certainly looked good, but the filling was very soupy and the chicken chunks were too large. it was just okay. - The breakfast quesadilla was decent, and had a lot of bacon in it. The breakfast potatoes were stuck together and needed salt. - The onion rings tasted like onion rings. - Our kids were all over the mac and cheese. The waitstaff all seemed extremely stressed, but they were nice. read more

I had a medical procedure and went here for breakfast. I got my coffee and a steak/ goat cheese burrito. It was soooo good. Our waiter was spectacular. What we needed was on the table before we asked. He was kind and personable. And, I snagged a piece of lemon and coconut cake. It was great. Always is consistent. read more

First time here, got a skirt steak quesadilla w salad on the side....probably the best quesadilla I've ever had anywhere! This place reminds me of how good TOPS used to be, before they cut their portions in half, charged double and turned it into an influencer photo op/nightclub. Meticulously clean, staff is awesome, prices are great and the food is excellent. read more

My husband and I shared a plate of pancakes and a toasted blueberry muffin. Both were very good and filling. We sat at the counter. For a Friday the diner was very busy. read more

Tried the Pompton Queen at the suggestion of my daughter and SIL, and wow...we were pleasantly surprised. For a local NJ diner, this place really delivers. The service was super friendly, the menu is huge (something for everyone), and the food was fresh and high quality. Prices are fair, and honestly, the value is hard to beat. In an area where good eats can be hit or miss, the Queen definitely earns its crown. read more

Very standard diner. Got the 2 eggs platter, coffee and oj. Food was good, no complaints. The home fries were more like a hash but decently seasoned compared to other diners. Staff and service is good. They were very attentive and refilled on my drinks as needed Ambience was good and it was decently packed with regulars which is always a good sign read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

I always ate here on Sunday evening with my wife, food and service was great. I stopped by yesterday had an omelette with ham, all I could taste was cooking oil on the omelette and fries. Their rye toast was great with extra butter. read more

Great food, service and reasonable prices. I am always satisfied going here Daily specials are varied and fresh. read more

Dined around 2pm yesterday (Sat), ordered an espresso coffee and was told that they "ran out of espresso beans". Service was not good, toast side with omelet was served whole without offer of jelly. Prior dining at same place was wonderful, very disappointing experience!! read more

Food is always good. Fast service, clean and desserts are amazing!! I love watching the specialty platters come by. Loaded waffles, crepes etc. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Chicken sliders - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

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The owners of this diner are always so sweet. I thought the crabcakes were extremely fresh surprisingly. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Crabcake eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

I called in a country fried steak. I asked for the white gravy on the side she said yes it is pepper gravy. I got there to check the order and we have a brown gravy with an absurd amount of pepper in it. I get home and the gravy has so much pepper neither of us could eat it. Now we try the steak, and it is over-seasoned with way too much pepper and dry. Let's try the mashed potato's. There were entire chunks of under cooked slightly mashed potatoes. If I wanted a baked potato I would have ordered it. I will have to say, the salad prepared by my server was the best part of the meal. In the 23 years that I have been frequenting "the queen" this was absolutely the worst meal I have ever had. I guess the new chef lost a customer. read more

Pompton Queen Diner - Diners Near Me - Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Very Good Diner food ! Friendly attentive Service ! Comfortable and accommodating seating!

Menu is absolutely unlimited with so many delicious options. Anything you get here will be amazing and large portions. Always busy because the restaurant is that good, but wait times for seating are reasonable and not too long. Best diner in north NJ read more

We always love visiting this diner. It is always very busy, and you usually have to wait- but always enjoyable. It's open late, and the service and food are always good. There is plenty of parking in the big lot. Enjoy. read more

We've always enjoyed our breakfasts and lunches here . The service is excellent the food delicious and ample portions. There is usually a long wait but worth it ! read more

5 star diner because of friendly service & great food. Large portions. You need to share ! Breakfast is great and sandwiches too. It's cute inside/ normal diner decor. The dessert case is super tempting but we were just too full. read more

This diner is two different experiences. When the owner is there, it's excellent. When the owner is not there, no one pays attention to seating guests. The food and service are always a constant but, no owner means no one cares to pay attention to the guests waiting to be seated. This happens every time. It's kind of unbelievable how different it is. read more

The food is good. But when picking up food, they try to pressure you into leaving a tip. I got an order of pancakes that was somehow

I have been going to this diner for years now and I have to say it is the best diner in the entire Pompton plains Wayne area. The food is always tasty especially their soups which are homemade and packed full of chicken or any other specialty you may get. Their chicken or meat dishes are of very high quality and delicious and fresh every time I go. My favorite is chicken Francese or any of their Italian or Greek dishes that are fresh and mouthwatering. The owner is friendly and courteous and the tables are bused quickly and clean. You may wait to be seen but you will leave very happy. They have ample portions and their desserts are decadent and fresh. My faves are strawberry cheesecake and carrot cake but their muffins and danishes are noise and very tasty as well as huge. read more