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    Sparta Classic Diner

    3.1 (338 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    SPARTA CLASSIC DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Grilled Steak Tacos

    The grilled steak tacos were the worst I've ever had. The meat tasted spoiled, and I almost vomited after one bite. The kind server took it back, but I won't return. The service was amazing, and the staff were lovely.

    Casey S.

    Came here over the weekend to enjoy a lovely meal with my wife. The food was excellent albeit I wish I got one of the desserts! Food: we ended up getting the breakfast burrito (my wife) and I got a firehouse burger. The burger was made well and a unique aspect was that they provided you chili fries with them! Service: the young girl was nice that helped us, albeit a bit slow (only saw her three times the entire time), but she was super patient with us when she was with us and double checked everything. Aesthetic: real clean diner with two sides for seated eating plus a bar-styled seating when you walk in

    Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwich
    Christina A.

    Typical Jersey diner. Their food was good! Got the thanksgiving sandwich special. It's been one of the better ones I've had this season as I like to try them wherever I go since I love thanksgiving food. However, the service was kinda slow in the beginning that we had to go ask for a waitress. When our waitress finally did come over she wasn't the friendliest and it felt like we were bothering her. Towards the end of our meal she seemed to become more friendly.

    Dave J.

    Here's the deal... After a fire closed this place down for a year It's good to have this upscale diner back and better than before.

    Classic Diner Reuben with pastrami
    Simon W.

    Met some old friends here for lunch. The diner looks very new on the inside and is very clean. Service was friendly but it was a struggle to get the orders in as there was a bit of a language barrier. I ordered a classic reuben and it was quite good. Others ordered tacos and other sandwiches. Overall the consensus was that it was above average. Definitely worth a visit but don't expect to be blown away.

    Being charged for drinks we bought from another store...
    Ryan I.

    Terrible service. Horrendous manager. My party of 5 got coffee from cloveberry and came here for food. We were sat at a table and ten minutes later the server came in asking for our order and ended with "also the manager is not happy because you came in with outside drinks" we were not told anything until after our orders were taken. The server continued " do you guys want to order anything to drink because you will be charged for coffee if you don't". So the manager was going to charge us for the drinks we paid for at a different store... stingy and unethical

    Victoria E.

    Food was excellent, device was great and it was classic diner food! Definitely recommend 10/10

    Southwest chicken sandwich
    Ryan L.

    Would go again - This diner is a gem in a quiet neighborhood in comparison to suburbs closer to NYC. Sparta is a very relaxing town and Lake Mohawk near this diner is such a good R&R place to visit. In addition, you have this diner that has many menu items fit for foodies. My friend and I ordered the buffalo mac and cheese, southwest chicken sandwich, and BBQ burger. Gosh...all 3 of these foods were delicious! They have so many other unique foods and their milkshake looks insane...given the amount of food we ordered, we had to skip it. The buffalo Mac and cheese was some of the best I ever had. Creamy but cheesy and it did not get dried up as most mac and cheeses do. Interior is very clean for a diner. It has a old school but modern vibe to it. Parking lot has ample spots. Visit Lake Mohawk after a good meal at this diner.

    Oatmeal
    Charlotte B.

    Been here 3x in the last 2 months. Brought large groups of family members and the food quality it top notch! Best quality diner food in the area! Their hot cocoa is not Swiss mix or hot water or hersheys syrup, no sir, it's the real deal with hot milk and premium Ghirardelli cocoa. Their oatmeal is with hot milk and no sugar so perfect for a healthy person. Their teas are all organic. This diner has spoiled me as no other diner can compete.

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    10 days ago

    One of the best diners around--great food, friendly staff, and that classic hometown atmosphere that keeps you coming back!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent Diner! For those that haven't been since reopening, I highly suggest giving it another try! Incredible Positive Change!

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    2 years ago

    What an amazing breakfast love the service admosffio nice I really enjoy it thank you

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    Reopened in June 2023, I was glad the service and food met all my expectations. The interior was redone with updated facilities.

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    Cloveberry

    Cloveberry

    4.5(286 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I absolutely adore this cafe, and while I wish there was more seating since it's always packed, the…read moretinyness of the place gives it charm. I stopped in around 10:30a on a Thursday in December to read and enjoy coffee & breakfast. Every table was taken, so I asked a lone gentleman at a 4-top if I could join him, and he graciously accepted. Painstaking is the best word I can use to describe my decision-making around which holiday bevvie to try, and I settled on a peppermint mocha. Y'all, this was the quintessential holiday drink, with a perfect ratio of coffee flavor to chocolate in an actual mug - and not overly sweet. I would come back every day of December to try all of their coffee options based on that gorgeous display of caffeinated artistry. I also got the Prosciutto Avocado Toast with an egg, and it was so good, I savored it over the course of 20-30 minutes, which is a record since I usually win the award for fastest eater at the table (I grew up with brothers, it was Hunger Games in our household... I've trained for this). If only I lived closer, I would be here all the time. Top 10 fave cafes of all time!

    What a great vibe in Cloveberry! The ambiance is cozy and people can hang out with friends or just…read morerelax and sip on one of their fabulous drinks or pastries. Hubby loves their cappuccino and I had a turmeric and ginger latte. It was perfect and warmed me up on this chilly day. The bar was healthy and delicious.

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    Cloveberry - Pesto and honey grilled cheese

    Pesto and honey grilled cheese

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    Lake House Cafe - Breakfast!

    Lake House Cafe

    3.7(97 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    There are places you try... and then there are places you remember. Lake House Cafe is definitely…read morethe second. We walked in as tourists, not knowing what to expect, and within minutes we felt like we'd been coming here for years. That kind of genuine, welcoming energy is rare. The staff didn't just serve us they took care of us. Friendly, attentive, and effortlessly warm in a way that made the whole experience feel personal. The space itself? Think cozy, charming, and just the right amount of rustic. It's the kind of place where everything from the decor to the lighting makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy your meal. And speaking of the food... WOW. The short rib home fries were absolutely next level. Rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked every bite hit. Comfort food, but elevated. The kind of dish you think about later in the day... and then again the next day. The coffee was just as impressive smooth, fresh, and exactly what you need to complete a perfect brunch moment. What stood out the most though? The feeling. Being away from home but treated like a local... that's something special. If you want amazing food, cozy vibes, and service that genuinely makes your day better this is your spot. We didn't just find a place to eat... we found a place we'd come back to again and again.

    We eat here quite often. The food is always delicious and the service is always friendly…read more Love that you can order from the breakfast menu anytime! It's a very cozy place, with eclectic decor.

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    Lake House Cafe - Short rib hash and blueberry-lemon French toast

    Short rib hash and blueberry-lemon French toast

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    Willow & Whisk

    Willow & Whisk

    4.4(688 reviews)
    24.6 mi
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    We had my daughter's Sweet 16 party here at the beginning of the month. It was a wonderful event!…read more Connie worked closely with us regarding room set up and food and was always available to answer any questions we had during the planning process. The teens loved the food selections, the beautiful tree (great for photo ops) and the lay out with space to dance. Camila was on hand to assist us during the party and was so helpful and attentive!! Such a beautiful, warm and intimate space. We will definitely use them again for future events.

    Love this brunch place. For a span of several months last year, we had a recurring pattern where…read morewe would eat at Willow and Whisk, and while seated at our table enjoying our amazing food, we would make our next reservation to dine again at Willow and Whisk two months later. (Reservations are not that easy to make last minute.) The restaurant is big and open but always busy. Kids get wax craft sticks to play with and bend into cool shapes, which I find very unique and cool. I feel like there is a difference between a diner and a true brunch place. A diner, of which there are numerous in New Jersey, is a establishment that churns out inexpensive, and potentially excellent, but very standard breakfast food - omelettes, pancakes, benedicts and the like. A true brunch place, on the other hand, offers things like lemon ricotta pancakes, cacio e pepe scrambles, mushroom thyme omelettes and shakshuka. Willow & Whisk is that kind of brunch place, and which is rare in New Jersey. The food options are varied, very tasty, and with good portion sizes. I love the shakshuka and the mushroom thyme omelette. Oh gosh, when is our next reservation again?

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    Willow & Whisk - Mini French toast was delicious

    Mini French toast was delicious

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    The Barn Kitchen and Bar - Sear Pork Chop & apple butter sauce

    The Barn Kitchen and Bar

    4.4(39 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    The Barn is a gem of a casual restaurant and bar that you need to visit! It is easily accessible…read morefrom Route 80 traveling either Eastbound or Westbound, in Rockaway, NJ. Inside, the dining area is spacious, and tastefully furnished with a nice warm fireplace in the room. The bar area has plenty of seats and TVs for sports fans. Our server Angela B. was so very pleasant, and attentive. She informed us about weekday events held at The Barn (trivia, bingo, vinyl night) and what sounded like a great Brunch Sat/Sun. We will be returning to experience some of them. We started with "Barnachos" ($18) containing a generous portion of pork (carnitas) and the usual nacho components. No pump cheese here though! Yay My wife had a lovely Greek salad ($19) with feta, grilled chicken, olives, onions, etc. I had a Meat Lovers pizza: pepperoni, sausage, cheese, sauce, peppers, onions, olives, etc ($22). The pizza was served piping hot. The portions were all generous and the food was delicious. We were too full for dessert! The menu really has something for everyone but everything on it has a special twist to it. Check out the menu at: https://thebarnkitchenandbar.com/menu/#view-page. (The attached photo shows all of the Oct/Nov/Dec special Fall/Holiday events that The Barn hosted.)

    Was here last year and wasn't impressed but decided to give it another shot, still not impressed…read more It's such a great location great indoor outdoor but I just can't go back again. First, our waiter was rushing us taking our order, but I'm not sure why because maybe half the tables were taken and he was a bit Kurt with us. We ordered the Barnchos for the table and it was mostly just chips, barely any protein on it. Half our table of 9, the food wasn't even hot. Not all of us were done with our meals, when the waiter came back over trying to take everything away. It was if they were rushing us out & we couldn't understand why because there were so many open tables. At least they took 3 of the meals off the bill, but that being said I'd probably won't ever go back. Something is just not working right at this place and like I said before it's a shame because it's a perfect location.

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    The Barn Kitchen and Bar - Sear Pork Chop & apple butter sauce

    Sear Pork Chop & apple butter sauce

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