Husband and I came here because we've heard a lot about it. I would describe this as a little diner serving breakfast/brunch/lunch. It's a mom and pops type deal, atmosphere is super welcoming, everyone there was super nice and attentive, bestest part was not only the food pretty effing good good but you can't beat the prices!!! Everything here is waaayy better than any IHOP! My husband ordered a wrap with coleslaw and onion rings. I ordered the eggs Benedict with home fries and 2 chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was fantastic, the portions were huge, and I really wish I had another stomach to finish everything! Definitely a must try if you're in Jackson. We'll be back again! read more

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Food was delicious I got the breakfast combo 2 with corned beef hash, the corned beef hash was amazing! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The establishment is big and the turnover is at a good pace. Walked in with my niece and everyone waived hi back to her as we walked to our table. High chair waiting for us. Very mom and pop place and you can tell they truly care about the restaurant . 10/10 read more

The Mug Rack - 2 Breakfast Combo Corned Beef Hash - The image shows two breakfast dishes on a table. The first dish is French toast with syrup, a fork, and a knife on a beige plate. The second dish is a fried steak topped with a fried egg, served on a white oval plate. The table has a newspaper underneath, and there are condiments and other items nearby. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

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Went for brunch with the family after granddaughters dance recital. Old fashioned luncheonette, BUT service and food was excellent. They made accommodations for the 8 of us with no problem. Started off with a nice hot cup of coffee and brought the kids something to drink as well. I had an egg let with Swiss cheese, mushrooms and Canadian Ham. Sides were toast, and fries. My husband had a salad platter, all homemade: red skin potato salad, Cole slaw, egg salad, tuna salad and macaroni salad. Kids had sliders, pancakes, grilled cheese. Adults had burgers, turkey sandwich and tuna. The waitress catered to the kids and helped calm them down. The food was delivered correctly and everyone ate together. read more

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Clean and neat. Glad we got there a little head of the regulars as the place was hoppin'. They knew a good thing and they saw it and we're thankful the let us in on the secret. We enjoyed our breakfast greatly. We'll be here again. read more

It's been a while since I've been able to come to my former hangout when I lived here in New Jersey. This place is exactly the same as I remember, which is to say outstanding. The same family runs the operation and while there are many new faces behind the counter, it is exactly the same service and quality of food. Today's lunch was a pork roll with cheese on a hard roll with some fries and brown gravy. Quite simply the best you'll have out here. If you're in the area stop in, but please note they are only open for breakfast and lunch generally. My thanks to the Riccio family for keeping such a great operation running exactly as I remember. read more

The Mug Rack - Porkroll and cheese with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

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The food was very good and the atmosphere was giving off friendly vibes. Our waitress was so sweet! Very homey and inviting! Definitely a place to sit and talk awhile, while enjoying your meal! read more

Great food , service staff & owners. Feels like home , like your family for breakfast or lunch Fresh food at good prices . read more

Eggs and sausage pattys were great. Service was good Ambiance was better than last time as a customer had his phone propped up on the bar watching the news without head phones which was annoying read more

Went here for breakfast the other day, I passed it a bunch of times and finally gave it a try. Got the breakfast burrito with hash browns. It was pretty good, cheap food all around, the service was great too. Great diner spot for breakfast read more

The Mug Rack - Breakfast Burrito Wrap - A breakfast plate contains a partially unwrapped breakfast burrito filled with ingredients like mushrooms and cheese, alongside two hash browns. In the background, there is a bowl of cooked meat and a plate with French toast and bacon. The setting appears to be a casual dining restaurant with utensils, a napkin, and a newspaper on the table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

My friends and I have been coming here for years The breakfasts are always great The service is great as well Coffee is always refilled Just go to The Mug Rack Try the blueberry pancakes read more

First time here . Food was delicious and waitress Cathy was amazing... was busy but got sat quick and food was out quick. Was enough staff to accommodate the crowd. Will def be back read more

Located in Jackson this place is a gem. The portions are generous and the breakfast burrito is highly recommended. The ambiance was pleasant from the locals and staff everyone was friendly. Except our waitress it felt like we were bothering her by being there. We notice other staff member being so nice to their patrons we even had another waitress be attentive to us more than our original waitress. Would I still recommend this place? Yes, because I believe in second chances especially since it was one person and we are human. Bad days happen. I would recommend bringing cash if not you will be charge a card fee which is the norm in a lot of places. They have signs posted about this so no surprises here. read more

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I've eaten here many times over the years. This morning I was surprised to see a 3.95% surcharge for credit card use. Frankly, I'm tired of this new phase with restaurants. The costs for meals over the past few years is bad enough. But to add almost 4% to my bill even when I use a debit card is over the line. I know they don't need my business and they'll do fine without me, but I won't be back. I'll regret it more then they will. I guess it's just the principle. read more

They make up prices and over charge. Waitress was nice and food was good but they write down different charges on receipt and then person rang me up and charged a different amount than listed on the receipt. I don't have time to nickel and dime a diner but figured since they tried to be slick I would do a review. read more

Terrible greasy food hash browns are those you get in box at bjs or Costco . Service is terrible our food was left waiting while waitress took care of someone else . We could have gone up and serviced ourselves. Nothing to rave about. What's the hype about there anyway read more

Great neighborhood eatery. Food always good . Friendly staff and most of all..... Pre Covid prices ! read more

Needs a Change of management. Zero stars for this place! Breakfast crew was very rude. Extremely loud environment,....would definitely not recommend it. read more

Came back to The Mug Rack over the weekend for breakfast w/ the wife & In-Laws. We were seated right away, place was moderately busy for a Sunday morning at 8am. I ordered a sausage, egg & cheese on a hard roll -- a VERY large sandwich, overall though, I thought it tasted just OK. Other breakfasts ordered were average & pretty standard. My wife had the Eggs Benedict -- the eggs were overdone, yolk was not runny. But that does seem to happen a lot when ordering Eggs Benedict, I suspect many places pre-cook the poached eggs then re-heat them when a Benedict is ordered. She also felt the hollandaise sauce was too sweet. It's hard to find an Eggs Benedict done right. Service was good and the prices are reasonable at The Mug Rack. read more

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The mug rack is a solid 4 for food service and reliability. It is great for grits and pancakes. Also their BLT's and chocolate egg creams by certain waitresses (you know who you are) are excellent. read more

Very good breakfast. Look forward to this place weekly. omelette with spinach, mushrooms Swiss cheese, bacon, white toast, and fries. read more

The Mug Rack - Omelette with spinach, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, rye, toast, bacon, and home fries. Best !!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

Our family really enjoys eating at The Mug Rack. Anytime we ask my 2 year old what she wants for breakfast we hear "mug rack!" It's clear she appreciates the friendly staff as much as we do. They are always very accommodating and helpful. Of course, we enjoy the food here too. Nothing fancy, but it's a delicious breakfast/lunch for a reasonable price. read more

JACKSON: for a hometown breakfast, brunch, and lunch, head on over to The Mug Rack where they serve delicious food in big portions at reasonable prices! Leashed dogs are allowed at their outdoor area. There are plenty of socially distant tables under a tent to be able to dine no matter what the weather brings. Brie enjoyed some grits and egg from the Western omelette. Our waitress was really fantastic and accommodating to our dietary needs. Check their social media for their daily specials. read more

The Mug Rack - Hometown diner with dog friendly outdoor seating! Great service too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

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Best breakfast in Jackson! I order to go a lot always hot and plentiful. Good comfort food and great service!

Great food ! breakfast it's always delicious !! Friendly staff ! Great location ! It's worth the wait! Family owned and operated!

Fabulous breakfast friendly atmosphere. Food was plentiful delicious and served super hot just like we like it. Eggs Benedict was perfect and everyone's omelets were perfect. Breakfast burrito was beyond fantastic husband raved over it everyone left full best part was the silver dollar pancakes looked like picky and was approved by the pickiest eaters lol. Fresh fruit was a definite plus winner all around! read more

fast friendly service fantastic food even better prices! must try!&you will not be disappointed! read more

The Mug Rack - Fantastic food at PHENOMENAL PRICES ! - A waffle topped with sliced strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar is presented on a white plate at The Mug Rack diner. The plate is placed on a table covered with a newspaper-style placemat, with a small container of syrup nearby. In the background, there is a plate with a sandwich and a bottle of ketchup. The image includes text indicating the smell of the food and the location, The Mug Rack. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

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Service was good, food was good. Would give 2.5 stars if I could but I'll give them the benefit of 3 stars. But I was uneasy eating because it had indicators that the staff needs to clean more. The blinds had months of dust on them, dirty window sills and worst of all the ceiling vents for the AC had mildew/dirt. If the attention to detail in cleanliness isn't showing in the service area, is it showing in the kitchen where our food is cooked? read more

I had breakfast at the Mug Rack today. Service was very good. Any time a server with coffee walked by they offered to fill my cup. The spinach and swiss omelette I had was stuffed, with good nicely done fries and perfect toast. The thing that ruined the meal was flies. There were several flies constantly landing on or near my food and the wall next to me. So because of that I will not return. If not for the flies this would have gotten four stars. I'm giving it two stars because if that. read more

The food at the Mug Rack is made to order and has been since 1973. A business that has been going strong for 50 years. The owners have been an important part of Jackson and support their neighbors and community well. The review by Paul J is completely false. That is the not the plate this business uses nor is it the counter top. Might be a case for a call to the lawyer for them. Have a great breakfast or lunch when you go and don't let a review that shows false information stop you from coming in. read more

Good diner if that's what your craving . Food is always good, the staff is attentive and kind . Wish they stayed open a little later past 3 pm , but whatever works for them I guess. Only complaint is that I wish they would keep their bathrooms a little cleaner, and offer a changing table for babies. read more

fresh fresh fresh home cooking! I got the swish mushroom burger and onion rings so simple and so delicious TY read more

The Mug Rack - a sandwich and onion rings on a plate - A white plate holds onion rings, a partially eaten cheeseburger casserole with mushrooms, and a pickle slice. The plate is on a table with a fork, and there are two glasses of soda, one in the foreground and one in the background. Additional food items and drinks are visible on the table, indicating a casual dining setting. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

Food good. Service good. Loud environment when crowded. Closes early so be in before 2 ish. read more

Its the first time, my friends and I tried this place, I walked in, I sat down, waiting for my friends to show up, I got a coffee,which was great, the my freinds came, and we ordered the waitresses were great and very freindly. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. I will go back there anytime, plus you cant beat the prices/ read more

There is bad service and then there is mud rack service. The service was so bad and the staff so rude that we left before being seated. The lady that greeted us was very rude. We told her we had a group of 13 and she could spread us out across multiple tables or counter space. There was no one ahead of us and multiple tables and counter space open. She then told us to leave the restaurant and wait in the car or outside because we were a fire hazard - which is bull the place was no where near fire occupancy limits. It was also 95 degrees out. She then was banging stuff around and making a scene. We left. read more

So today was my 3rd visit here and it seems every time I come here it's snowing out. My 1st visit I had a patty melt & my husband had a turkey club & we split the best disco fries I ever had! 2nd visit was breakfast: Belgian waffle with strawberries & a breakfast burrito. Today was lunch: chicken salad sandwich with bacon & a Reuben & of course disco fries! Everything was delicious, great service, good with mask wearing and social distancing. This is my new go to snowy refuge. read more

The Mug Rack - Chicken salad sandwich, disco fries & Reuben sandwich - The photo features three dishes on a restaurant table. The top dish is a Reuben sandwich with toasted bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, and melted cheese, accompanied by sliced pickles. The middle dish contains chicken fries covered in brown gravy. The bottom dish is a club sandwich with toasted bread, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, served with sliced pickles. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with paper placemats and utensils. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

The food is always good and served by experienced professionals. They deserve large tips.

Great diner food big selection and always packed. Service takes a bit when they are busy and as always wait staff could use work. But a favorite for sure. Remember to tip like you would want nothing is the same anymore. read more

Excellent. Food comes out hot and yummy. Service is exceptional. Coffee is always on and fresh. Always a welcoming environment. Highly recommend. read more

Poor service and rude manager, Denise and waitress, Penny. Penny was abusive to me and my guest. She demanded the two of us to sit at a crowded counter when there were at least 6 tables and booths available that could seat four. We chose to sit at a booth. She asked us to move to the counter and we said no. She wanted bigger tips for a booth of four instead of only two. She ignored us and refused to serve us. I complained to the manager, Denise. When Penny refused to apologize she came to our table, mouthed the words "F*** You" and gave us her middle finger. If you like abuse from wait staff, putrid coffee, cold food, raw toast, and burnt bacon,this is the place for you. read more

The menu here is predictable and that may be a good thing. They have comfort food without the frills and the waitstaff are always pleasant and somehow always know when you need a little more coffee. Great place for breakfast or lunch - they do a good job on a Pork roll sandwich. read more