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    Scotchwood Diner

    2.4 (181 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    If you're looking for a vintage diner experience, Scotchwood Diner just off of Route 22 in Scotch Plains is a match! My boyfriend and I went to the Scotchwood Diner on March 26th, at around 9:00 pm, so it was 2 hours to closing. The parking lot was huge and upon walking in, we were greeted with grandiose chrome accents, cozy booths, and even personal jukeboxes at the tables. There was no wait time as we were greeted with menus upon walking into the diner. There were a couple of other tables seated in the diner, but overall it was pretty empty, playing into an almost "exclusive" experience. The menu is massive! They've got everything from fluffy Oreo pancakes and Greek omelets to tuna melts and roast beef. I ordered a grilled chicken Caesar wrap with curly fries, and it was decent. The fries were crisp and the Caesar dressing was very lemony! My boyfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap, and said it was very good! Our server Laurisa (I hope that's how you spell her name) was super friendly and efficient. She made sure to be very attentive and personable. She was fast, accurate and funny! She overheard my boyfriend and I playfully arguing over who was going to pay the bill and she remarked "If that's him being mean to you, what is him being nice?" Overall, the experience was great. Decent food (in taste and price), great service, and an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere!

    Greek Wrap
    Rachella C.

    Scotchwood Diner has been a long-time Scotch Plains landmark. It's been around for over 50 years and the decor hasn't changed much since it initially opened. Expect a very old-school and traditional NJ diner ambiance - it's very cool! That being said, I have never gone to the Scotchwood Diner for top-notch food. Some things on the menu are definitely better than others, but the quality is pretty inconsistent. However, I've never had a horrible experience that prevents me from returning for an inexpensive meal and a bit of nostalgia. During my last visit, I ordered the Greek wrap with a side of home fries. The Greek wrap was ok - it was a bit watery (probably extra moisture from the tomatoes), but I did like like the combination of flavors overall. The home fries were very basic with no added salt or seasoning (I did eat all of them but when it comes to any kind of potato, I'm really not picky). This was my first time ordering something other than pancakes and waffles here and I will say that I was pleasantly surprised. Though I probably wouldn't order it again. The Scotchwood Diner is a great place to stop by at least once if only to take-in the old-school atmosphere. It's also right along Route 22, so it's definitely good for a quick and cheaper bite to eat.

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    Damian D.

    Decent NJ diner. Normal, giant menu. Unlike many, they have a liquor license. While they nailed the 'well browned' request for my French onion soup, they didn't nail my 'rare as possible' cheeseburger club. Maybe the best mayo type coleslaw I've ever had out. Onion rings 'meh'.

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    Tiara S.

    I thought this place had a cute old times feel. I probably wouldn't have stopped in if my grandma didn't suggest it but I'm glad we did. The food was good I just had a burger and fries. I didn't love my lemonade and wish I'd ordered a different drink. The service was pretty quick, especially since we had ordered a lot of food. All in all it's what you think you'd get from an old diner.

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    Kelly N.

    Below average diner fare. And I'm not picky. Our group got a mix of lunch and breakfast food. I will say that the menu is quite large. One member ordered crispy bacon as a side. The meal arrived with link sausage. We sent the plate back. It came with almost raw bacon. We sent the bacon back. There was no change to the bacon. We gave up. Drink orders were not remembered. The western burger is advertised with bbq sauce and fried onions. A takeout container of sauce came with a dry burger. The fried onions were two onion rings and sautéed onions. Our waitress was friendly yet not on point. The ambiance was retro, even with CD jukeboxes at the tables. Plenty of parking. I overheard another party having trouble with their order as well. Maybe trouble with the chef?

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    Lou C.

    Service at the counter was great, food came out fast. The home fries were slightly undercooked in the center and the edges were really hard. Clean place and cashier was very friendly.

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    No longer make lobster bisk. Back in the day my number one item. Surly hope they bring this soup back

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    Service is always good, however the quality of the food has not been good over the last few years. It's as if the owners don't care anymore.

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    I love the Chef Salad and that you can get a drink with your meal. And our server Shane was awesome!

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    Classic diner with solid fries and satisfactory entrees. It's always inexplicably quiet even during weekend dinner times.

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