I was in the area because my daughter was getting her hair done. These appointments can take up to 8 hours but her appointment was 2.5 hours so instead of just waiting in the car I said let me go find a restaurant to eat and kill some time. So this place came up in my search so I decided to try it. The place looks abandoned from the outside but pretty decent inside. I ordered breakfast so it's really hard to judge. The French Toast I ordered was good.. They didn't mess that up. My wife who was with me ordered Steak and Eggs. I'm glad I didn't get ambitious. It didn't look good. She ate most of it so that's the reason for the 3 stars. I've never had great food at a diner. Suggestions are welcomed. read more

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I went on May 23rd around 4:30 a.m. looking for a quick breakfast after a long shift. Overall, I think $13 for a BLT is outrageous, but since I had already ordered it, I decided to give it a try rather than canceling. Unfortunately, the sandwich was disappointing. It had way too much lettuce and tomato, and the bacon was almost burnt. For the price, I expected a much better balance of ingredients and overall quality. What really left a bad impression was when I came to pick up my order. The gentleman who handed me my food asked if I wanted to leave a tip for the person who prepared it. I found that extremely rude, especially since I had already been given the option to tip when I signed the receipt. It felt like I was being put on the spot. I wasn't dining in or receiving table service--I was simply picking up my order. Based on the reviews, I was excited to give this place a try, but I wouldn't return. There was nothing particularly special about the food, and it felt more like a place that overcharges than one that delivers value for the price. read more

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Stopped by 1:45 pm on a Sunday No wait for a table Ordered a Sausage Scrambler with Rye Toast Fast friendly service Will return again read more

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Nice breakfast at the 'set. Egg sandwich was fresh and tasty, and my companion's Tuscan omelet was "yummy." Coffee was not bad, certainly better than the Old Bridge. Summary: a classic NJ diner, and all that that entails: varied customer base, TV showing ABC news, and attentive if slightly stressed waitresses. read more

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Somerset Diner 1045 Easton Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873 Western Omelette The portion size of the omelette was very large. The home fries and eggs were served hot. There was a perfect ratio of ham, peppers, and onions in the omelette. Service was fast and friendly. As a bonus, some of the booths have USB chargers if you need to charge your cellular device. As another bonus, this location is open 24 hours. (Most diners in this area close between 8 PM - 10 PM.) I'm looking forward to exploring their other breakfast menu options. read more

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Hit up Somerset Diner again. Have probably gone literally over a thousand times from when I was a child to now as an adult. Today, I opted for a light lunch, no dessert (but believe me I was tempted as I walked past the glass display case!). I got a mushroom and feta cheese omelette with french fries on the side and a glass of cranberry juice. The feta cheese crumbles were generous, there was generous portions of mushrooms and it was a deliciously hearty omelette. It really hit the spot! Alas, today was not a dessert day but trust me I will be back to get something behind that tasty and always tempting glass display! read more

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The food was just ok. The waitress was more concerned about socializing than taking care of her customers.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Somerset Diner was completely overshadowed by the manager's behavior. From the moment we sat down, the manager was loudly barking orders at the staff from her seat instead of assisting them. She repeatedly threatened employees, saying she would "make them" do things if they didn't move fast enough. The way she spoke to her team was not only disrespectful, but humiliating -- and she did this openly, in front of a dining room full of customers. At one point, she was yelling at employees near the front of the restaurant while guests were actively trying to eat. It was uncomfortable, distracting, and honestly ruined what should have been a pleasant meal. No customer wants to sit there listening to staff being berated. The servers themselves were kind and clearly trying their best under difficult circumstances. It was obvious morale was low, and that kind of management style creates a tense environment for both staff and guests. Food aside, the atmosphere was so uncomfortable that we couldn't even enjoy our meal. Leadership sets the tone for a restaurant, and unfortunately the tone here was hostile and unprofessional. I truly hope ownership addresses this, because no employee deserves to be spoken to that way -- and customers deserve to dine in a calm, respectful environment. read more

This is the best diner in the area. Rutgers students get a 10% discount. The place has been around for a while but you'd never know because it's always bright, clean and tidy. Service is always pleasant, no matter who we get. The menu seems smaller than other diners, but the options are all great. The pancakes I had most recently were the best I've ever seen! read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite. Food is still good, but the prices- oh my gosh. A small Gyro with not enough french fries $19. 95. $20 !!!!!!! No more. Goodbye Somerset Diner (waving!) read more

Food was horrible in a lazy lackluster way. If the cook chose to care about his craft with the ingredients that was on the plate it could have been a decent meal. I will never return again. Sidebar: they have a really great French fry. Never order the onion soup they upcharged to make it French onion soup. It was tragic. Wasn't hot and the cheese wasn't either. The burger had to much char taste like it was cooked in charcoal ashes on the dirtiest grill and the steak gave kids meal vibes. Never again! read more

Five stars is my updated review for this iconic New Jersey Diner that's always open. The staff makes this diner awesome! They've been exceptionally thoughtful and energetic at all hours of the night, including when I come in for 3:30 a.m. breakfast. I'm a night owl by nature and being with my flock here truly puts me in a good mood. This diner is the perfect place for hearty home style food, fresh brewed coffee, and people like me who feel their best in the middle of the night. read more

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I was told that the food was good. It was. Good service. What more could you ask for.

I had an extremely busy day yesterday and I decided to treat myself to a meal at Somerset diner. I was lucky I was able to call and I told him I would pick up the food in 30 minutes after I placed the order. The girl was very angry and told me to call back when I was 10 minutes away. Needless to say, I never went there. There were so many other places that would accommodate me. I was a little mad. I don't understand how they can't put a time on the order and just say 5 o'clock pick up. They lost a sale for sure. read more

I asked for my omelette and home fries well done, and my wish came true. It's always nice for your order to come out as requested. However, they need a better bread supplier, worst rye bread I ever had. And I don't eat bread often because of my waistline so this was disappointing. Very nice young lady as waitress. Could not have been more accommodating read more

The most exciting thing for me going back to Jersey is hitting a diner and getting mozzarella sticks among other things. Somerset Diner used to be a rare treat when I was in college, but it was just okay. I would return, but wouldn't go out of my way to hit this diner. The mozz sticks were pretty good indeed, but everything else was just okay. Didn't give me toast with my juevitos, so a bit of a ding for that. club sandwich was just ehh. Overall it's fine. I can see why the score overall is sub 3, and i know diners usually don't score that well in Yelp read more

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As is aptly described by the name, Somerset Diner is located in Somerset, NJ. I went on March 26th around 1 p.m., during what I would describe as the "lunch rush." Although the hostess was initially busy when we entered, we did not wait long to be seated. I paid about 48 dollars for my girlfriend and I, which is definitely not cheap -- but, as I'm from Manhattan, any meal for two under 60 unfortunately pleasantly surprises me. There is a 10% Rutgers student discount, but I forgot to take advantage of it. The servers here are pretty great, I've been to plenty of diners in my life and this is the only diner I've ever been to where they've (multiple times) offered to butter an English muffin in the kitchen without me even asking. The food here is pretty good. The chicken fingers are a league above those of the average diner's and the breakfast food is average to slightly above average. But the real stand out thing about this place is the ambiance. The decorations are so tacky that they circle around to being genuinely beautiful. The windows are huge and not even campy-beautiful, they are just beautiful. The fact that it's still open 24-hours is also an unfortunately unique selling point post-COVID. Unbelievably, my neighborhood in Manhattan does not have a single 24-hour diner. The food may not seem exceptional compared to the myriad of other choices during the day, but it is some of the best food you can get after a night-out. read more

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As soon as we sat down we were brought water. I be love the "old diner" decor. With that in mind, it was very clean. I also love that it's open 24 hours in a town where most places close by 10pm on a Sunday. The BLT that I got with fries was OUTSTANDING!!! The tomato was delicious, there was lots of bacon, the toast was toasted perfectly and the lettuce was super fresh! I like a lot of mayo on my BLT so that's the only thing I could say that might be improved. I asked for extra mayo and it was brought right out so I don't think it's even worth improving!!! Even though the rating on here was 2.5 stars, we took our chance and are SO pleased with everything! read more

As soon as we sat down we were brought water. I be love the "old diner" decor. With that in mind, it was very clean. I also love that it's open 24 hours in a town where most places close by 10pm on a Sunday. The BLT that I got with fries was OUTSTANDING!!! The tomato was delicious, there was lots of bacon, the toast was toasted perfectly and the lettuce was super fresh! I like a lot of mayo on my BLT so that's the only thing I could say that might be improved. I asked for extra mayo and it was brought right out so I don't think it's even worth improving!!! Even though the rating on here was 2.5 stars, we took our chance and are SO pleased with everything! read more

TLDR: Solid breakfast skillets in a bright spot, but a bit pricey Came here for breakfast and got a breakfast skillet and strawberry milkshake (breakfast of champions right?) Eggs, perfectly runny with set whites, sat atop a hefty portion of corned beef and potatoes. The skillet was very satisfying and filling. The milkshake reminded me of thicker strawberry nesquick - it didn't taste like ice cream, and I didn't love it. I would come back for breakfast read more

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Come here on a regular and tried out there's out there vegetarian options Service is always amazing read more

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Manager/Employee "CRANBERRY SAUCE" (that's what he said his name was after being asked) is rude and unprofessional. I'll make sure to skip this diner in the future. read more

Somerset Diner is conveniently located off of Easton Ave in Somerset New Jersey. This diner is open 24 hours, has lots of parking available, and lots of indoor seating available as well. I stopped by Somerset Diner for Lunch on a Monday afternoon around noon. The diner had a solid crowd but no wait time. Upon our arrival, my friends and I were immediately greeted and directed to a table. This diner was well-maintained and clean. I enjoyed the diner's ambiance and how it was decorated for Halloween as well. As soon as we sat at our table our server greeted us and provided us with suggestions on what to order. The menu had a huge selection of many different food options. I ended up ordering a country breakfast wrap with a side of french fries. The food came out within about 15 minutes and tasted delicious. Our server forgot to bring out our drinks, but other than that everything was great. My wrap had a lot of flavor and was cooked perfectly. My fries were very crispy and cooked well, I just think they could have used more seasoning. Overall, my experience at Somerset Diner was pleasant. The food and service were good and the prices were very reasonable, my meal only ended up being around 10 dollars. Somerset Diner also offers a student discount for Rutgers students, which is a plus. I definitely will be back! read more

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Very good Eggs Benedict. To my surprise, this was three eggs, not two, on top of a single untoasted English Muffin. They will toast it if you prefer. I also ordered a side of sausage, which was delicious. Friendly and fast service. Restaurant area clean, but the bathroom is nothing to be proud of. It was ok. read more

An actual good value, just know what to order. Somerset diner is a decent spot for brunch but has presented itself as a good spot for dinner. At first glance, it's got the usual diner fare with the stainless steel and neon facade. Inside there's plenty of seats and friendly staff. The place is super clean. Regarding food, this is more old-school than new American bar and grill. So understand that the seasoning, veggie selection and presentation won't be thrilling. However, the burgers are a low key good value. At 10oz with a range of $10.75 by itself or under $15 with premium toppings and fries, it's a lot of good meat for the money. Disco fries came out good with cheesy gravy goodness. I wish mixed greens or romaine would substitute the iceberg lettuce but overall it was a good chunk of change. Please note that the appetizers can be a mixed bag. Not everything was excellent but there are touches of good quality. The calamari was wide and thin, resembling frozen squid. While it still tasted fine, the tomato sauce it was paired with was fresh. Desserts are on the super sweet end. Price wise in 2023 they are still a good value with a banana split under $7 and a milkshake under $4. Again don't expect complex flavors like coriander, orange peel or notes from your favorite liquor but it's a great way to revisit refreshing guilty pleasures. In fact it's great for kids since the big portions means 2-3 kids can share the same slice of cake or cup of milkshake. Overall, while the score looks meager, I recommend at least going if you're looking for food in the New Brunswick area. Get the burgers with fries and shakes and you're golden! read more

Somerset Diner - Mushroom burger with disco fries - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I was coming back from Starland and my usual route was closed, meaning I wasn't going to pass by my usual diner. I vowed to stop at the first place open going home the other way, and I saw Somerset Diner appear to be open. Somerset Diner is 24 hours. Automatic star. On inside this traditional diner, served the traditional way - owner? or manager gets you seated, server eventually comes by and you order everything, you get everything, and whatever unique things you want are part of this. Fortunately for them, I had nothing unique about my order, the pancake special with Taylor ham. (They use the correct terminology. Automatic star.) Now, the portions were quite undersized for the price, and I see people here note that the price isn't great, so we'll call that an automatic star deduction. Still, it's fresh made, very tasty, and I turned my pancakes into sandwiches (plus egg and meat) and made a solid meal out of it. Would I automatically stop here again? No, I want to preserve my wallet, but then again I'm usually not a diner guy. If someone said meet here, I would do it and tap into some more menu options (like that fried mixer. That looks like fun.) Buenos noches! read more

i've never left a review for any place before but this place definitely deserves one. the people here are super rude and i've never felt so unwelcome. food is mid and ambiance is alright. but please, for your own sake, go else where. read more

We've never had a bad meal here. It's one of our stops when travelling thru NJ. It had been 10 years since I had their Three Little Pigs in a Blanket. I was barely able to finish it back then. I recently ordered it again and forgot how it was A LOT OF FOOD. Be prepared to take a nap after that meal. My wife had the Cheeseburger Deluxe with Peppers and Onions for breakfast, as she does not really like sweet things as breakfast items - except for a good danish! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGyvBhSRLVs read more

My first time ordering from here and the order was incorrect. I called just to straighten it out and was treated like trash by this gentleman on the phone. It wasn't the mistake. It was the person that handled it with no class, told me cool then hung up the phone on me twice, and told me his name is cranberry sauce, which was the item missing. read more

No non app delivery options. I went from eating twice a week to no more. Businesses should still have options for delivery for those not connected to apps. read more

The Food was very bland. Home fries could have been fired more. Staff was great tho. Nice place and dessert looked very appealing. Dinner selection looked decent, maybe I will try their lunch or dinner item next. read more

I have been to many diners in the area and this one is the worst of all. Terrible service and I received the wrong order. Food was stale. Would not recommend read more

Back in the early 90s, I came here fairly regularly when I was a student at Rutgers. A week ago, when we went to pick my son up at Rutgers we decided to give it a try after all these years. We were greeted enthusiastically by the hostess and seated immediately. The place was pretty bright, lots of bright lights...probably fun when the place is packed. Our waitress was very nice and attentive too. We kept our order pretty simple, Wifey had a BLT on white toast, my son had a Buffalo chicken wrap, and I had a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a grilled ham and Swiss on rye. We also shared an order of Disco Fries with gravy on the side. My wife and son both liked their meals, bacon was well done on the BLT and my son thought the chicken was very good in his wrap. My meal was ok...the soup was ok, but seemed a bit watered down, just needed more seasoning. My sandwich was probably one slice of ham short of what I get at most places, but it was still pretty tasty. The disappointing part of the meal were the disco fries...the fries themselves were well done like we'd asked, but the cheese barely covered half the fries and the gravy was bland-to the pint of being flavorless-I don't m ow how you can do that, but I was pretty bummed. I know this place has a mix of reviews, and I wanted it to be better, but a Jersey eater going to a Jersey diner has expectations... read more

I've been coming here my whole life and is the food suberb? Absolutely not but it's open late and GOOD SOUP Plus waiters are nice Idk it's home 5 stars for vibes, soup, wifi and the occasional villagers theatre group hurrah read more

Food: Large selection on the menu. I picked a cheese omelette and split a stack of chocolate chip pancakes with a friend. The cheese omelette said that it would come with home fries and toast, but for some reason it only came with the home fries. Surprisingly, the pancakes weren't too sugary while still having a nice chocolate flavor. Each pancake was huge, so I would probably recommend getting a short stack or splitting it with friends. The cheese omelette tasted fine- a little bland, but was fine with pepper and salt added on after. Home fries were also the same. Service/Environment: Restaurant is a classic NJ diner setting. Our server was friendly, but did take a little bit to come to get to us to place our waiters. Price: Pretty standard prices for a diner. You also get 10% off if you're a RU student and present your RUID. Overall: Nice diner to eat at with solid options. Will probably come back here at some time to try some of their other choices. read more

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Somerset diner was our late night food layover. We were starving and in need of food. Found Somerset Diner is opened 24hrs. We were a party of five. It was pretty busy when we arrived. Server was great and the food was satisfying. It was super hot when we got it. You know it didn't sit at kitchen. I would definitely come back. read more

Great service, easy parking and 24 hours. Okay seating and Lots of menu items. Food is just okay tasting though

We stopped in for a breakfast before getting on the road. I had a classic, short stack of pancakes and sausage. It DID NOT disappoint. read more

If you're looking for a classic diner food experience with breakfast served all day, this place will definitely hit the spot. I've come here a few times and both the service and food definitely depend on the day. I once tried the Sir Gawain skillet, which sounded amazing in theory, but it was really dry and the flavor was pretty bland. However, my favorite dish here is definitely the Italian sausage omelette. It tastes amazing and the mozzarella cheese is so stretchy and incorporated so wonderfully! My friends have also really enjoyed the pancakes (they give you four really large ones) and the breakfast wraps as well. The best part of the diner is definitely just the variety of option as well as the flexibility of it being open 24/7. I think overall, the food is good but it's not always consistent. Definitely hits the spot for a late meal or if you're craving some diner/breakfast food! read more

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Stopped here for breakfast and can't say I will ever be back. We ordered steak and eggs, pancakes, sausage and bacon. The pancakes was all I managed to eat just because everything looked so unappealing. The steak and eggs just looked horrendous. My boyfriend did not enjoy it at all. It was a few eggs and like chunks of beef. Not appealing. My mind is kind of blown because the parking lot at this place always seems to be decently full and I truly don't understand why. The waitress was nice and attentive. She is the only reason I am giving 2 stars. read more

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