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    The Roadside Diner

    3.9 (116 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing cup of lobster bisque!  Rich, creamy, luscious with lobster.
    Diane S.

    I am almost reluctant to describe how much I enjoy going to "The Roadside Diner" because I like being able to get in and get a seat without a wait. Clean tables and menus. Friendly and efficient staff. Food ... oh the food is truly for "foodies". I can always find something eclectic while my husband smiles and almost inhales his more standard choices. Both of us always full after eating our different personal choices. It would almost be criminal not to bring up their soups. So good that once this month both my husband and I had cups of lobster bisque before our breakfast entrees. Last weekend's breakfast I had a cup of lemon chicken orzo soup that was rich, creamy, lemony goodness bathing the chunks of chicken. Today at lunch I had a delightful tomato basil that made me think of my mom with every spoonful. My husband had a delicious matzo ball soup where I could smell the chicken and simmered vegetables from across the table. We are working our way through the menu with many forays into their ever changing "specials" menu. Today lunch consisted of three pork chops, mashed potatoes and corn for my hubby. I expect him to sink into his barcalounger and sleep the afternoon away before tomorrow's blizzard. I had succulent chopped beef that was smothered under mushrooms, onions and gravy. Mashed potatoes with melted cheese and scallions and corn on the side. Who knew I would want hot honey on anything much less a breakfast item? This restaurant gets that people like me want to try new flavors amidst the familiar so earlier this month I had a breakfast burrito lined with pancakes, filled with eggs, sausage and bacon then deep fried like a chimichanga. Crunchy goodness. But it was the addition of hot honey that made the item sing! A great way to try hot honey IF you have not explored it elsewhere because you can request it on the side in a small syrup container and then you get to control how much you try. Me? I ended up dumping the whole container of warmed hot honey all over my burrito and I have been craving more plates of that entree ever since!

    Elvis French Toast
    Dave S.

    Old place was a great, old school diner. The new owners are making it even better. Menu is a mix of traditional diner staples and familiar but creatively tweaked classics. We have been stopping in every weekend on our way home from the flea market and we've loved everything we've tried.

    Tom G.

    The Roadside Diner is a classic New Jersey diner. It's fairly small, but we came in for a late breakfast and were seated in a comfy booth right away. Service was pretty good and our orders came out quickly. I had the western omelet, potatoes and wheat bread. The omelet and potatoes seemed a bit heavily salted, but still good.

    Jersey Breakfast Club
    Robert S.

    You will find an old-fashioned diner in Wall Township. Website: 4/5 I appreciated the website design giving off the early 20th century vibes with the bold, sharp-cornered letters and the images of the diner and James Dean, and the black background and white letters give off coziness before you even step into the establishment. However, only a few menu items have images accompanying them. It is also easy to navigate with a view of the menus, though clicking the menu items does not take you to an order form, which I find quite redundant. Brand: 5/5 The brand of the Roadside Diner definitely gives off the classic diner vibes, from the steel exterior to the sliding door to the booths and bar. From the outside to the inside, the diner hopes to maintain its old-fashioned diner aesthetic. Ambiance: 3/5 The cramped space of the diner can definitely work against it, since it got quite noisy inside. Despite this issue, we did not find a booth uncomfortably small, for it accommodated us well. I did appreciate the classic rock playing over the radio at a tolerable volume. Nonetheless, the diner was well-kept and clean. Service: 5/5 Despite the sounds all around me, the staff managed to get my order as I pointed at the menu. Wait Time: 5/5 We experienced no interruptions while awaiting our orders. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Jersey Breakfast Club special, which consisted of a sandwich with pork roll, two eggs, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, cluttered with Red Skin Home Fries, along with orange juice. I can say it helped me gain a new appreciation for New Jersey cuisine. Just like any Jersey-inspired dish, it had a hearty taste while also having subtle amounts of tanginess. The toasted bread held its form despite the sandwich being cut into four pieces. The home fries provided a tangy taste to the dish, while the lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and pork roll gave the sandwich its hearty taste. The Jersey Breakfast Club filled me up throughout the day. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The Roadside Diner maintains its brand with the food since breakfast is a major theme of the food. The unique Jersey brand showcased itself in my course so profoundly. Despite the cramped space, the food definitely outweighed any negative experiences. The wait time fitted the meal, for its well-cooked warmth helped ensure that I had a pleasant breakfast. The images of the diner on the website does give you an idea of what to expect. The space was expected, just as much as the menu. A wide selection for such a small place helps make this establishment stand out. While maintaining its traditional appearance, the Roadside Diner does keep up to date with technology. It definitely helps the establishment to have its traditional status evolve with time. I have no real suggestions, and I consider the price well worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I cannot be too sure about the future of old-fashioned diners, but I will say that I appreciated the Roadside Diner continuing the tradition in its own way. Recommend To... Anyone driving through the highway and is looking for that old-fashioned diner to frequent.

    I was told that 5,000 railcar diners were produced. Pocket doors are used for such close quarters.
    David V.

    The new owners have been in business for a couple of months. It's not their first diner and their service and entrees show this. The nostalgia is all around you; Albiet you can see it all from wherever you sit, it's that small and quaint. Definitely worth checking out.

    The short stack super fluffy

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    Decent food at a decent price the service is always good and I really like their coffee

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    Went on a weekday for breakfast. Solid diner breakfast. Good coffee. Excellent service.

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    Excellent food, great vintage aesthetics, friendly staff. This place is everything a diner should be.

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    Recently totally renovated by new ownership. Only go by very recent reviews. Great atmosphere, outdoor seating not sure about BYOB.

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