Was out here for a day trip and stumbled over this little gem. Small hole in the wall, but great bang for your buck. We had breakfast here and the specials were all inclusive and good price. Food was good, not too much and not too little. I'm not from here so I was a little surprised that the juices were so small (5 oz) but apparently that's a NJ thing. read more

The food here was good, but the service was awful--one server and one cashier just talking the whole time and sitting down not even checking up on customers. Drink cups were too small for servers to not be actively refilling. There were enough customers late morning midweek to show me that either the food is pretty good or the locals just don't expect better. Parking was an uphill walk from their one way only back lot. Also, Cash only + ATM is way worse than credit card with a 3% fee unless your bank waives atm fees. I won't go back here, it's worth the drive to find someplace better. read more

Was looking for some breakfast on Main Street and ended up here. The restaurant itself was lovely and bright, and obviously cleaned very well. I had never been here before but I quickly got the feeling this is a place for locals and regulars. The waitress just in general did not seem interested in taking our order. She was very short and not friendly. But she was chatting it up with some other people who came in and seemed like regulars, so it just felt a little unwelcoming. However, the food was very very good! I had the eggs benedict and it was perfectly cooked and very delicious. My partner also very much enjoyed her food and said it was cooked to perfection! It's cash only so definitely bring some but there is an ATM in case you forget. read more

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It's my breakfast place now! Love everything about! Great coffee hands down! Quick and delicious food read more

Sunny Side Up - Hot cocoa - Diners Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Went for breakfast and asked for decaf ( heard it was better than their brewed coffee) owner said she'd have to make it and waited for my reply. Didn't offer to make me a fresh cup if I didn't mind waiting. Nof the best service. I wound up with reg coffee & the coffee is not good !! Just like I had heard. read more

Yea- pretty good. Wife did the pancakes and sausage. Nice, thick, fatty breakfast sausage. Pancakes were perfect. My western omelet was a bit flat and overcooked, but otherwise fine. Homefries I will order well done next time, not much crunch to them, but tasty. Overall, solid breakfast. Thanks. read more

Very nice people and a warm, welcoming environment. Simple, old school breakfast place. Prices very reasonable.

It is always the sunny side of Main Street, Sayerville, NJ, when you visit the old school luncheonette, Sunny Side Restaurant. The large front window faces south and lets in plenty of sunshine to accompany any breakfast served by the folks who have operated this morning/afternoon delight. The same family has run the show for 30 years, and show no sign of getting tired. Blonde wood tables and booths are nearly wall to wall in this small space, with a six stool corner counter just outside the kitchen in the rear. That was where I settled in for coffee and a Sunny Side Up Omelet earlier today. It was all very good, and far more than I could consume in one sitting. Especially, with the overloaded eggs full of onion, pepper, sausage, home fries and feta, plus more potatoes on the side, and a slab of cream cheese on top, that I could only push away for risk of exploding. Oh, and let's not forget the sliced toasted rye. Heaven forbid! (Missed some apricot jam.) Service was friendly and informative, as I learned that my server was also the owner. She was proud of her business, and had kept many of the original employees on board. The house is bilingual, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place to go in the morning or afternoon with friends and neighbors for wholesome All-American grub. Prices in the happily affordable range. If I find myself in Sayerville again, I would not hesitate to make a return visit. My only suggestion is to put a bottle of Texas Pete at every booth and on the counter for those who like their's smoking hot, and that apricot jam. read more

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Place is cash only.Food was hot..good portions. Nice cozy dinner. Service good. Coffee was weak and watery - my only complaint as if they used the grinds again. Breakfast specials included coffee but maybe you can walk in with your own if if you want. Breakfast with bad coffee is not the way to start your day. read more

Went back to see our friends at Sunnyside Up on Main Street after 1 1/2 years away as they were closed for Covid ordered the same as we always have and we're not disappointed. Service was great food was delicious. Coffee was same as we remembered. Very happy to have returned to a place we both like so much read more

Grew up in Sayreville, and heard about this place for years. Never really had an urge to try it before...but lately the fiance and I have been big on breakfast/brunch places. The 2 of us have been pretty spoiled though, eating at great brunch places in Philly and south Jersey, so yeah we have a pretty high standard level right now. Compared to some of these other places, Sunny Side Up doesn't exactly impress right away based on looks. However, getting past that, the food is actually pretty good! I went with the Eggs Benedict meal, which included a Coffee, Orange Juice, and side of home fries for like $9! Great deal, and everything was on point. Definitely gonna make my way to Sunny Side more often now that I know it's so good and so close to home. read more

Sunny Side Up - Eggs Benedict and Home Fries - Diners Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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The food here is tasty and won't likely disappoint. However the owner is just plain stupid. I once asked her for pancakes with strawberries and choc chips on top. She stopped, staring into space for almost an entire minute- finally snapped back with it, giggled and said "I'm just trying to figure out how to do that...I guess we'll just mix everything in the batter" I stopped her and said no- just put it all on top like I ordered. When she brought it out, choc chips were on one plate, strawberries on another. Today- I got ice in my orange juice. Who does that?! Every time she is my waitress, something comes out wrong. I stopped going there for a while because I couldn't deal with her stupidity first thing in the morning. OTHER THAN THAT...food is good, the rest of the wait staff is on their toes. Service is very fast. Cash only- ATM on site. read more

Sunny Side Up - Diners Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

lost it's luster...regulars that quit ! If you want to pay more for less, this is your spot. Service has fallen to an al time low. owners do not seem to care. waited a half hour for a coffee refill at brunch time staff is more interested in their phone then you potatoes were raw server got order wrong...but that i understand because the menu changes daily they totally forgot my juice I had to actually walk up to the owner to get my check and pay SMH...try somewhere else. read more

We just moved to Sayreville and found our new breakfast/ lunch spot!! Great friendly service and food

This little hole in the wall used to be much better last time I was here. (Over 10 years ago). Waitress wasn't friendly or social at all. I asked her what she recommends and she gave me a bad attitude - as if I was supposed to already be familiar with the menu. Then- She didn't check up on me once while I was eating. The food was not all that great. The pancakes were bla, the bacon was very little and had no taste as if it was microwaved, and the tomato juice had no ice in it so it was warm when she brought it out. Ekh! Pancake syrup wasn't even in a bottle or serving cup, it was in a plastic sealed to go packages. Yuck! Big turn off. The bill / price was not bad. 10 bucks... Won't complain but they apparently don't take credit cards. Come on now. We are approaching the 21st century. Get with the program. It's a local diner that succeeds off of old towns people who walk there, and hang out just to gossip about other towns people. I overheard several conversations of ppl talking about other people's divorces and family issues. I felt I was sitting in a negative cloud. Had to honestly run out of there ...was too much for me..... read more

Sunny Side Up - Pancakes, eggs, bacon, white toast and tomato juice to start my day! #7 on the menu :) - Diners Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

The food lives up to the reviews! Very delicious. And the ambiance of the restaurant was enjoyable, though the booths sort of forced us to lean forward a little and were not 100% comfortable, I'd suggest the tables with the chairs (not a reason to not go, but worth mentioning). We ordered the hamburger with mushrooms and a side of home fries, a roast beef sandwich, eggs Benedict and corned beef hash. They didn't have any roast beef so we ordered a Philly Cheesesteak wrap. The hash came out first and was warm and tasty. Then came the meals after. I devoured the eggs Benedict (great ham with it and they gave me a real knife to cut with instead of a bread knife). My wife enjoyed the mushrooms on the sandwich and my mother in law ate through all of her cheesesteak with gusto. Here's why it's four stars, server experience: Server was not enjoyable, not friendly and very pushy. We didn't see her smile once and we were definitely wasting her time by asking questions about the menu. Also, we asked what was on the California Burger and she had no idea about the avocado. The girl who initially sat us down was much nicer and she actually helped us out more than our server, I wish she would've served us. Also, as we went to the back to pay the other workers/waitresses asked us about our meal and were extremely friendly, apparently we just drew the short straw with this one. We plan to eventually go again. read more

Another good little local spot that we enjoy going to. They only take cash payment but they have an ATM inside. The menu reminds me of a Denny's or IHOP and the food is very similar to them as well. What sets this place apart from those is the fact it is a family owned business that has been in town for over 50 years and the staff is extremely friendly and top of their game. You receive your food only minutes after placing your order, even when they are busy. They treat everyone with great service and a smile and that's what important when I go to a restaurant with my family. I will always support a local business who treats their customers with first class service. read more

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Excellent food & service.. my favorite is the French Toast, it's delicious!! Nice place to relax & have brunch with your family & friends! I recommend you visit with a hearty appetite, the portions are generous & they have a nice variety of meals on their menu.. a wonderful family diner!! read more

What a bright, sunny experience! The staff was warm and helpful. The food was delicious and what a nice touch providing fresh fruit and homemade muffins on the side. My husband loved the Jersey Bennie eggs Benedict breakfast and the blueberry pancakes I ordered were second to none. Great vibe, great meal really well done! We fully expect to become regulars! read more

Great experience here. The food was delicious and served HOT and the staff were friendly. I'd definitely go back and I definitely recommend! I would give it 5 stars if they accepted credit cards. read more

Food was sub par as usual, I only go because it's close to home. The place is a filthy dump. This time my home fries had a whole fly in it. The owner didn't even apologize for it. I'll never go back again! read more

Tiny neighborhood diner on Main Street. If you want the most basic of basic of breakfasts go here. No seasoning or anything. No frills period. If you want a simple cracked egg and toast and coffee with some of the neighborhood locals then this is your place. Expect nothing at all more. Prices match. I'm more of a foodie so this isn't really my spot But it serves as a good quick breakfast meet up spot for a basic bite with dad before work. read more

If I could put no stars I would. The food is salty, the coffee is watered down, and they don't take cards. I order a breakfast sandwich and the cheese wasn't melted and the bread was cold. And I had no idea who was our server. read more

Traditional and fresh to order. You can order from menu or mix it up to what you want

Love this place! Quick service and always accommodating! Just sad they aren't open on Mondays.

The biggest, best kept secret breakfast place in the area! I've lived here for over 20 years and never knew that this place existed, and boy was I missing out!!! I ordered the vegetarian omelet with the home friesssssss (seriously so good!) and it was amazing. Not to mention, they are normally really crowded on weekend mornings, but they do a great job and the service is fast. I love this place and will be a regular here. read more

Went of our way to have brunch here (wanted to try something new). For being a diner, the food and locale and service were decent. I might go back if I'm in the area, but I didn't think it was anything special worth going out of my way for. read more

Sunny Side Up - Diners Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Great mom-and-pop style restaurant. I work locally, so I decided to get take-out on the way to work one day after reading a few reviews. I stopped in midday on a weekend, and it wasn't too busy. I sat at the small bar by their register towards the back of the restaurant, and was quickly greeted with a menu. Basic diner-style menu with some good specials. Got an mixed omelet that came with home fries & toast. My waitress put my order in and it was out within minutes. Off to work I went, and it was worth the wait. Very basic order but I must say it was delicious. I've been back many times since. My only complaint is that the food can be a little greasy, but it's diner food. The staff is very friendly and if you've never been, you will probably notice some interaction with regulars, as there's bound to be some there. The price is right as well. A well-portioned breakfast will run you well under $10. The decor is basic, but definitely has the feel of a hometown staple. Haven't had the lunch menu, but totally worth a stop if you're looking for a good breakfast joint in the area. read more

Love this cute local breakfast place! Super cheap and nice vibes. It closes pretty early but a nice place for a quiet good breakfast meal.

We used to frequent Sunny Side Up when we lived in the area. Our visits were mainly for breakfast after church since it is nearby, and they have an awesome breakfast selection. The place is conveniently located on Main Street, it does not have a private parking lot but there is plenty of street parking around; we just walked. This restaurant is homey, airy and clean with a friendly staff. Besides breakfast we occasionally went as a family to enjoy their daily specials! Great times! Our favorite breakfast dishes were the Sunny Side Special Omelet, Almond French Toast, Eggs Benedict, etc.; all fresh prepared served, hot and tasty. Just as a hearty breakfast should be! Among the many specials we enjoyed here were the fish fries on Fridays, meatloaf, roast pork with stuffing, beef goulash, and their daily made soups. My mom enjoyed the special "Senior Citizen" rate along with the great food! It is nice to have places like this to enjoy down to earth food at reasonable prices with family and friends. I can't wait to return! read more

This place is a hidden treasure the food is great the service is good. Definitely a great find!

Sunny side up is a great little spot. The coffee is phenomenal, the food is wonderful and fast. The service is also great. I have never had anything that I didn't like. I typically just get an egg with hash browns and Canadian bacon, but it's quite easy to get that wrong and they never do. read more

Excellent breakfast and inexpensive!! Pork roll omelette Yum !! Just remember to bring cash.

To put it nicely it's a really cute little place but it has it's bad side also! Went there for breakfast with my family, and the four of them ordered breakfast good I never went to a diner and spent money on the worst food ever! My one granddaughters pancakes were almost black on top, my hamburger had the look and the consistency of a hockey puck! My son had an omelette and his potatoes were a few chunks and they looked like chunks of charcoal? The ladies room was dirty and no tp!!?? With bill and tip(the waitress was very nice and helpful). I paid $70.00!! Will never go back again! read more

For breakfast with my wife and daughter on Sunday to try this place out. So they had good reviews and figured to give it a chance. Place was crowded but we got a table and the service was very fast. I ordered my usual breakfast two eggs over easy home fries and bacon daughter ordered her special plate as did my wife .Food came out pretty quick it was delicious. Would definitely go there again read more

This is the best breakfast spot I've found in the area. The food is standard, but very well done. Great all and all from the eggs, to potatoes, to pancakes, no disappointments and very reasonably priced. I'm likely to return any time I want a sit down breakfast and I'm nearby. read more

Best French toast ever! Never ate lunch here but the breakfast is wonderful. Wait staff is very nice!!

Sunnyside is a Sayreville staple and those that have grown up here know it well. The food is solid, especially the omelets. I'm 33 years old and the majority of the staff has remained the same throughout most of my life. My only issue with Sunnyside is the owner's lack of interest in keeping the place fresh. The same dingy, dirty looking silverware and cups have also been the same as long as I can remember. The decor has changed once since I've been going there and DEFINITELY needs an update. The place is a gold mine so I just can't understand how obviously cheap silverware and dishware doesn't get replaced. If you want tasty food in a not so nice and clean environment for a reasonable price, this is your spot. Oh yeah, it's also cash only. That can be annoying at times as well, though they do have an ATM. read more

Like with other 5-star reviewers, this place is a hidden gem. We try to go whenever our diet allows it after Sunday mass. Best pancakes/french toast I ever tasted! Beats other Diners in the area that we've been to, including E. Brunswick's. Tried to replicate these moist delicious pancakes and just cant. Recipe please! No, don't! Just keep it so we can keep salivating and coming back! read more

One of those hidden gems in a small town. Friendly staff, good food, good service. French toast is always perfect. You could drive right past it and never know it was there. read more