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    The Forked River Diner

    3.7 (50 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

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    Jose P.

    The Forked River Diner is a small, retro, eatery. This adorable trailer-looking diner is exactly what I would want a diner to look like when I walk in. If you're deciding to eat here, ensure that your GPS is the guide, because it could easily be missed. The service was very good, the coffee tasted freshly brewed, and each order was enjoyed. The prices were affordable, each portion was acceptable, and fresh.

    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.

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    I ordered the chicken and broccoli scampi over rice, which was delicious…read more The waitress was very professional and attentive. Nice atmosphere. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely eat here again.

    Classic Jersey diner with good food and this morning's waitress came from the school of toss the…read morefood at them, be short with them, and slam the bill on the table waitressing. And, no I am not awarding four stars for the service approach towards diners ... she did refill my coffee mug once and then surprisingly just took the creamers away without asking (I drink my coffee black but she didn't know that.). Clearly she has favorites because the guy in the booth next to me got the lovey-dovey "hon" treatment. The Sand Castle has a feeling of having been worn down by the waves through the years type of place because many of the booth chairs and counter chairs exhibit wear and even more than a few tears. On a cold November Saturday morning I could feel the chill as I sat in my booth sipping my coffee (And, I wasn't anywhere close to the front door.). So onto the four stars ... but don't say I didn't warn you about service and ambiance. Well, it feels like a shore diner and I like that feel but yea worn out a bit. Quite awhile ago stopped by for dinner and the food was really good with lots of tempting options. I always judge diners by their soup and the soup was top notch! Our meals were enjoyable at a reasonable price. And, then I just forgot to review the diner. But decided to return for breakfast today after a long Friday night. Coffee arrived promptly and was really decent coffee but the amazing part of my breakfast was how quickly the really wall prepared omelette was served. It was like in the blink of any eye and for many a promptly delivered breakfast meal is a real plus (I appreciated it!!!!). Although the waitress really didn't want to be bothered with me the rather short diner breakfast menu had the classics and that quickly prepared omelette was a tasty WESTERN. The homefries were really good ... actually they were great even without onions in them (Waitress never asked if I'd like onions and rushed away so I didn't ask but these potatoes didn't need onions.). Toast was toast and the jam/jelly selection was universally grape jelly with one orange marmalade. A very good breakfast and I wasn't here to make friends just to warm up ooops ok, so I didn't warm up but the coffee helped, and to do some work. Still worth the food if you're in the neighborhood!

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