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The Edison Diner

3.5 (529 reviews)
ModerateDiners
Open • 7:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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A Classic.
Stuart T.

I've been to Edison more than a few times since my last review and I must say the food and the service are excellent and I'm glad to have a truly Jersey Class Diner less than a half mile from my house. Where to start- first me and the wife came on one of those odd nights when you just don't feel like cooking we were already sitting on the couch and it would've been easy to just order takeout but I convinced her let's just go sit down at the Edison diner; and I'm glad I did because it started a trend over the next week where we came back again and the food. Every single time has been great. First me and the wife shared a Gyro platter and the salad that came with it was so delicious and the Gyro was great and that tzatziki sauce was the genuine article. That our second visit, it was one of those nights again, where we just didn't wanna cook and we noticed that they had the half size entrées as a feature of their menu so we ordered the spinach pie and moussaka combo. It came with soup and we also shared another Gyro platter that time it was way more food than we could finish, but our son ate pretty much the whole Gyro when we came home with it Then tonight we came back again after my son won his sixth straight varsity football game GO OWLS! And instead of getting a burger at the very nearby White Rose we decided to get him a bacon cheeseburger deluxe at the Edison diner and the wife and I shared a Cobb salad with grilled chicken over it. That was fantastic. I am very grateful for the staff and the management and the owners of the Edison diner. I thank them very much for providing a really great service for our community to have nourishing food that is fresh and served late in to the night when most restaurants are closed, I do miss the 24h diner but any diner operating in 2026 deserves a metal, this has to be the most expensive time in my lifetime to buy food that I've ever experienced- Are we great yet?? maybe not yet, BUT THE EDISON DINER SURE IS GREAT!

Belgian waffle
Carlie A.

Diner is located immediately off Route 1, which depending on time of day can be tricky. Went for an early breakfast and were seated right away. Waitress was friendly and got us coffee right away which tasted pretty good for diner coffee. Portions are HUGE. With the two egg special I got three pieces of sausage and a mountain of potatoes. Oh, and toast! If you want a classic diner experience, I would recommend!

Monte carlo
Nina L.

I love trying diners in the Jersey area! Some menu items can be hit or miss. I loved the chicken and rice soup and Mediterranean fries but would not get the disco fries again. Ambiance: - cozy, well lit - plenty of seating Service: - friendly and attentive waiter - food was served quickly Food - Monte Carlo: huge portion! French toast was fluffy and the strawberry jam was sweet and delicious. I also loved the coleslaw- just the right balance of mayo and tanginess - chicken and rice soup: my go to diner soup was full of chicken flavor and fluffy rice - disco fries: came with large pieces of mozzarella that slid off the fries. I wish the mozzarella was incorporated more evenly into the fries Would love to come back to try out their breakfast items!

Ashley L.

First time here. Arrived around 10 PM and the place was busy -- always a good sign. The menu is massive, and the portions do not disappoint. Our waiter was super friendly and kept the conversation going for a while, which made dinner entertaining. I had the Malibu burger -- much avocado and crispy bacon.! I did a quick taste test of my friend's sweet potato fries and instantly regretted not ordering them myself. Overall, great food, great vibe, and great service. Will coming back soon -- next time I'm trying one of their wraps.

Two eggs fried, potato and 2 slices toast
David H.

Breakfast at our favorite local diner. BLT with slaw, pickle and terra type chips - great breakfast, but I should have asked for crispy bacon. Surprised at the terra chips, but it was pleasant surprise. Daughter had a corned beef hash, potato and two fried eggs, and my significant other had two fried eggs and potato. All were tasty, and the two dishes came with two slices of buttered toast. Nice to be in a busy restaurant and seeing everyone enjoy being with one another and having a great breakfast. Definitely our go to place when we are wanting diner food or not clear on a choice until we look at this multi-page menu.

Eric W.

Solid. My egg sandwich was competent. My dining companion's Florentine egg white omelette was "fine," not bad at all, big portions of egg and potato. Served did not offer a coffee warmup, but it was packed and felt homey. Don't understand the whole Renoir themed interior but why not? It's a NJ diner. Anything goes.

Sean contemplating his menu choice
Luisa B.

I came in late to The Edison Diner , after a Mannyhatty trip. We had about an hour left. It was dimly lit , probably 6-7 tables filled and the esthetic is very well taken care of and " kitschy" . The host first thing let us know that the diner was closing soon .. thank you sir yes. The tables were adorable and had awesome curated Menus as seen in my photos. The food was the best part. I ordered the deluxe cheeseburger with mayo and ketchup and it had bacon which was possibly the BEST bacon on that side of Jersey!! I don't know how they cooked it but it tasted like how Korean pork belly tastes lol. My partner ordered the Eggs Benny and he found them to be a bit watery and I had to agree but overall we were both pleased. The 3/5 Stars comes from me ordering the desserts and the insane amount of money that was and I am 99% sure the host kept a $1 which was so weird in itself , had I addressed this -it surly would've just invited drama I wasn't in the mood for . AND you could just tell from his demeanor he's " like that " . I didn't say anything because his personality reeked of male toxicity. I apologize truly because the food and ambiance was darling. Service was just okay. I don't love places that only have male servers and as soon as I come in I am told I get have an hour left .. all " no nos" in my book. I as usual over tipped and bought something local and was overcharged so I believe everyone involved deserves a fair assessment. The desserts were amazing btw and clearly homemade. Were they work $19 ? 4 desserts . UM . It's so hard now to say. I am being brain washed. I felt it was overpriced and no deal was weird 5 for $20. Something to make me think at minimum I wasn't being shaken down. Anywho if you're feeling like having an amazing burger. Yes yes come here. All the other stuff mentioned is just a " this happened too "

Chicken cordon bleu sandwich with disco fries
Daniel T.

TLDR: decent food but expensive Edison diner is a classic - big menu of restaurant hits. I got the chicken cordon bleu sandwich, which had a healthy amount of chicken, ham, and cheese that hit the spot. It did feel a bit lacking - no contrast in textures from a crisp bread or chicken, no sauce to add different flavors - it was just the sum of its parts. The disco fries were delicious - perfect amount of gravy without making the fries soaking wet and a generous portion of mozzarella. The food was all good, but for entrees well over $20 I don't think it was worth it. I would come back if I was looking for something to eat late at night or for disco fries.

Elizabeth A.

Came here for brunch with my cousin. The Edison Diner is beautifully decorated inside and had many options - which is one of my favorite things about diners. I had an iced coffee, buttermilk pancakes and oatmeal. I didn't photograph the pancakes because when they hit the table, I devoured them (lol) Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs. Thank you! Definitely would recommend if you are hungry and in the area.

Pizza Fries
Siddhi J.

I've been coming to Edison Diner since they used to be open 24/7! A cozy diner right off Rte 1 that serves large portions for basically everything including the sides. I think they've increased pricing across the menu because it definitely was not as $$$ -- ended up spending $100 for 3 people and one of us didn't even get an entree! Nonetheless, a great spot when you're craving just about anything.

Red Velvet Pancakes

I like their food It's nicely well done Homely comfort Warm welcome Delicious breakfast worth the time well spent

Mozzarella sticks
Candace S.

Best diner in NJ! I never had a meal that was bad from here. My personal favorite dish is the mozzarella sticks!! I could never not get them.. Wonderful & quick service! Peaceful environment

Garden salad with extra red onions.
Toni G.

Cold Plenty of waitstaff Coat check Bar with barstools Mural of Thomas Edition Friendly staff Food is muah good serious Definitely giving family vibes

Kids hot dog and fries

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Great food. Service hit and miss. Always busy. Make reservations if you can, well ahead of time. Come hungry, leave full. Guaranteed :)

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14 years ago

food is pretty good and large portions. i give it 5 stars because they have the greatest cheesecake in all the land.

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excellent roast turkey dinner. good place to stop if you are out and about on rt 1

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