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The Beacon Diner

3.7 (110 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Sam's Special
Kevin S.

My family and I's go to diner for 20+ years. The service is always great and super friendly. Very big menu but we usually go for breakfast. Highly recommend the Sam's special!

Fruit tart waffle and Nutella French Toast
Jessica L.

The list of breakfast options is soooooo deliciously long. It was a tough call but the fruit tart waffle was fantas and I'd get it again in a heartbeat. The food of my companion was excellent too. He got French toast. If there's something to complain about it's the lack of coffee refills. All in all the food makes up for it. Go here. Yum.

Vanilla Milkshake
The Critical J.

The food was good, menu variety was plentiful, food came out fast, staff was friendly, place was clean and was a good size. Parking was plentiful and the prices were decent

The best
Luis M.

Went back had eggs, homefries, French toast, iced tea and cup of chk noodle soup. All of it was astounding. This might be the best diner in north jersey. Staff was lively same w customers. Not pricey. Good good energy here. ladies and worms. We have a winner. Eat here. !!!

ABC Burger
Stacey H.

Love me a good, quality diner! The space is a big and the food was amazing. They have a full bar with some drinks I'll have to come back to try. Service was great. Can't wait to come back.

Hemalatha K.

Delivery Order: I love Diner Food and make a point of trying new ones but this one was not a good experience. Fish and Chips had barely any seasoning, and they didn't even give any Tartar sauce. I had also ordered Chorizo Quesadilla and they too tasted just average. Maybe dining in person, it would have been better.

Greek coffee and Corn Muffin
Anna B.

Great waitress and service. As a mom love that their smoothies are low in sugar and have real berries-great for my kids who enjoyed drinking them in cute mugs. Also love their Greek coffee, and muffins that come as a complimentary item.

Beacon Diner Pancakes

I ordered pancakes from this diner, and I wanted my blueberries and whipped cream on the side but they wanted to charge extra price for the blueberry and extra for the whipped cream. I think they could have at least given the whipped cream with the pancakes if I ordered I side of blueberries I spent $20 just on pancakes and a side of corn beef hash. But overall, the pancakes were good.

Maryland Crab Cakes
Elle C.

Expect Imitation crabmeat when u order Maryland Crab Cakes here..... whaaaaaaat? No taste of crab... u should list as Imitation Maryland Crab Cakes! Very disappointed

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very nice and good food service was really nice! very nice ambiance too, prices were pretty good

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Delicious breakfast!! Excellent portions!! Very friendly waiter. Great ambiance. We're looking forward to come back

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My son is gluten free we the rest of us are not. All our food was delicious our waiter was extremely friendly( the atmosphere is very nice.

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Delicious food. Quick service. Clean establishment. Nice family owned business. Highly recommend.

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Food comes out too late and staff is unfriendly. I never want to use this place again.

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All I have to say is if you want the best breakfast around this area, this is the diner to go to. Excellent selection and quality. Enjoy!

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Great neighborhood go-to spot. Delivery is sprays pretty quick and the price is always pretty competitive as well.

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