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    The Forked River Diner

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Can you find the sign that says cash only?

    Good food. Great service. BUT! I walk up to pay and I'm told cash only. They get 1 star for not posting CASH ONLY anywhere except behind the register in the wall facing towards the interior of the diner. (See Photo) I am sick and tired of these diners not posting cash only on the door before you enter where it can easily seen. I would had went elsewhere as I forgot my cash at home. It's a scam in order to get you to use their ATM. As much as I enjoyed my breakfast, I refuse to support an establishment that scams its customers.

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    Scott S.

    If you ever leave NJ, one of the things you will miss most are NJ diners. Forked River Diner seemed like it fit the bill for NJ diner experience I've missed so much. Really old school looking place, but clean. Mozzarella sticks and blueberry pancakes were everything I could have imagined them to be. The sticks were divine, and even the sauce was good. Other items like bagels and ham & eggs were more ehhhh (luckily for me I didn't order them though).

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    Nina M.

    I wanted to go to a place with that quintessential New Jersey diner feel that it's so famous for, and this place is totally it. After a friends weekend in LBI, we stumbled upon this adorable vintage spot. And oh my gosh, the coffee? Exactly like the classic diner brew we'd been gushing over earlier. The service was speedy, and the food was delicious! Everything tasted so fresh, oh just make sure to ask for the water ;) This diner is a must if you're nearby.

    Breakfast Deluxe with blueberry pancakes and rye toast!   Oiled to perfection

    Amazing food and service - a real throwback to the good old days! I try to come here at least once on every trip back to Jersey!

    Porkroll, egg & cheese with tatters. Hearty breakfast with 5 slices of meat.
    Steven H.

    First time at this true old time Diner and worth visiting, plenty of hearty home cooked food & great service too

    When you wake up craving sausage and eggs and know Forked River diner is down the road. Dated: Nov 2016

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