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Tick Tock Diner

2.7 (801 reviews)
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Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chris E.

A lot of buzz for the nostalgia, but, frankly, Tick Tock is every diner in NJ --- but with a shockingly MUCH smaller menu. Recently, we finally made a trip out to Tick Tock Diner since we had heard so much buzz about it over the years and the fact that they were always ranked amongst the "best" diners in the state - depending on which outlet you viewed. On every list I looked at, it was always either Tops or Tick Tock at the very top (say that 10 times fast!). However, after we visited, it was VERRRY, VERRRRY clear to us which one deserved to be at the top. We dropped in on a random spring Saturday at around 11:20 AM and, not to anyone's surprise, it was pretttttyy busy inside, but we were able to snag a booth seat immediately. In fact, I don't think it ever reached full capacity that morning, but it was definitely close to it. On the outside, the diner has every bit that classic diner look you've seen in the movies - tons of silver, shiny metal with shades of red and blue and a big sign with its name for the optically challenged. On the inside, I don't know what to really make of it, but it looks like a schizophrenic partially renovated restaurant blended with a classic diner full of booths. It's clear that the diner was expanded at some point in its lifetime because of the drastic differences between the 2 dining areas. Anyway, ONTO THE MENU. If you've frequented diners, you've probably come to know and love how gargantuan the menus typically are with a little bit of everything for everyone. They don't miss ANYTHING. And, yes, the menu here is more diverse than most restaurants, but it seriously was uncharacteristically more condensed than most diners. It was a grand total of 2 pages - the front and back of a single paper. To their credit, they also had a brunch menu too, but it was nothing extraordinary. After mulling it over, I decided to just keep it super simple - Two Eggs Over Medium with Home Fries and Corned Beef Hash. My wife ordered the Roasted Pear Salad with Shrimp and we got the kids a Kids Mac and Cheese with Fries. FIrst, my Two Eggs Over Medium with Home Fries and Corned Beef Hash was pretty much what it was. It was solid and hit the spot. Couldn't complain much about it. As for my wife's Pear Salad, it only came with FOUR shrimp. FOUR for $8 more. Talk about feeling robbed. To say that she was disappointed was an understatement. On top of it, the salad was pedestrian according to her. For the Kids Mac and Cheese, I had a few bites of it and it was OK. The one great thing about it was that it came out piping hot and was gooey. The fries were verrry, verrry sad though and clearly the frozen type. Service was up and down throughout our meal. Our waiter was friendly and came by to check on us, but he couldn't accommodate cooking my home fries longer, which I love to do because it makes it extra crispy. We just never felt any love from the waitstaff and even though our waiter was relatively friendly, we also felt a bit ignored in the corner. On a side note, the parking lot was massive, so there was plenty of parking spots. Also, the restaurant's interior is very big, hence why we didn't have to wait for a table. To be honest, I'm not sure what the fuss is about and how Tick Tock even cracks the top 10 diners in the state. Everything was quite ordinary and NOTHING like what we think is the best diner in the state, Tops. The fact that there is so much hype around Tick Tock kind of diminishes the experience of eating here because of the expectations. If Tick Tock was just talked about like any other diner, the experience would probably exceed expectations.

Darrell R.

Probably the worst diner food I've ever had in life. I don't know how you mess up breakfast. The servers were lazy and seemed uninterested. Not to mention the prices were very high, $13 a shot of Bailey's!!? Ridiculously overpriced. Welp I hope they get it together because I'll never be back.

Apple Cranberry Turkey Birger
Lois W.

I have driven by Tick Tock Diner many times and decided to stop in for dinner. I sat at the counter and was able to watch football while I ate. I ordered an unsweetened iced tea and the cranberry apple turkey burger. Everything about this burger worked. The turkey grilled turkey burger was complemented with a cranberry mayo, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, bacon, and cooked sliced apples. Genius! Service was great. The servers were welcoming and kind. I felt as though I was in an upscale diner. I will return to try breakfast soon.

Outside view
Pete B.

It was another Diner Saturday for us before we picked up the kid from his sleepover. I've been here 100 years ago, but needed a memory refresher. Very clean inside and everyone was very efficient. We were seated quickly and our server came by almost immediately. I went with the Mick Jagger. How could I not? Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese on a roll with a side of disco fries. I also got a side of corned beef hash as I usually do since I love that stuff. TEC was as solid as solid can get. Perfectly layered, which makes all the difference in the world. Sandwich was phenomenal. The disco fries were equally as good and Paired well with the Mick Jagger theme. Only negative was the Corned Beef hash was average at best and was $11. WHAAAAAAAT????? I've had the freshest corned beef hash you can have and I could then justify that, but that was a little rough. Overall, solid experience and a must try.

Coleslaw
Noemarie D.

Great go to sport for a quick meal. It's a diner everything is good! I've been coming here for years. They're always prompt and the food always hits the spot.

Special "el padrino" sandwich
Steve A.

Good, old-fashioned diners are getting harder and harder to find in New Jersey. Case in point: Tick Tock. Some of the layout is a bit old-school, but the appearance has been modernized with the revenue streaming off the commuter highway. Anyway, my friends decided to sit at the counter, so up I went for a meal. Pros: Prompt service, plenty of seating (parking was packed but no wait) Cons: "Eat Heavy" theme carries through the foods... My friend's special "El Padrino" breaded chicken sandwich came super-heavy on the breading and relatively modest on flavor. Would think a special sandwich would be nice and zesty, but the sauce added only a touch of spice. His wife's breakfast sandwich got a thumbs up. My meal was OK, the potato pancakes were rather over-fried is all. Solid Benedictine meal but - a theme for the menu overall - you are paying the price for being on a commuter road compared to the portion size. The menu has some fancy items on it, more than it has old standbys (and forget the 12 pages we love to scroll through), nothing Greek, etc... just not what I'd like in a diner. On food (2) and ambiance (4) alone, the service could have kept this at 3 stars. Two points that have me leaning in favor of a deduction: * Guy started to take my plate when I looked done - but hadn't yet had a chance to sop up the sauce. Good service means you ask before you take. At least he had the courtesy to let go when I requested, and then the second time did ask before taking it, so not really a deduction here. * Our waitress asked if we wanted dessert at the end of our meal. We all shook our heads no. She then said "Come on..." and talked my friends into bringing home dessert. We had all been talking about trying to lose weight, so this isn't cool. Offer dessert, and if we say no, we say no. Most places are okay with this. Tick Tock isn't. And so for that, you get that 3rd star knocked off. Moral of the story: customers first. Think about the quality of presentation for all three of ambiance, food, and service. Ask us humble Yelp Elites what we think, and then deliver. Adieu.

Alex C.

Although the inside of the diner has changed nothing else has! Food is always fresh and hot! Coffee got better! And the service is impeccable. I've gone there for for lunch and dinner, but breakfast is by far my favorite. The servers are awesome. Constantly stopping by to see if you need anything. if you're in the area you need to stop in.

Angelina S.

Came home to visit and had to make a stop here to have my go to disco fries. I tried the candied bacon which was really yummy and crispy. The service was a 10/10 as usual. Feels like home whenever I'm there and I can't wait to go back.

Mother's family diner 2026

Love this diner, we eat there all the time, this was our Mother's day dinner 2026. FOOD IS GREAT

Starting off the week right.
Laura D.

Nice staff, ample parking, a lot on the menu. I got the steak and eggs. There was an odd flavor to the steak, and it was edible but not entirely satisfying. My husband wanted to order a dijon chicken sandwich, but was informed that the chef who makes it comes in at 12 (we got there around 11am). Apparently, a lot of the specials start at 12 when said chef comes in. That seems odd to me; shouldn't every one in the cafe know how to make the meals so it can be available to everyone? Why the ONE chef? No trust in your crew? My husband and I enjoyed their disco fries for sure. They were the stars. But again. I enjoyed the staff, they were lovely. Be mindful, they accept credit cards but you do get a charge for using it.

We're on a mission from the Jonas Brothers.
Amanda C.

The Jonas Brothers told us to come here (on Waze) so we were just following directions. Didn't check reviews till we sat down and ordered, so here goes. Atmosphere: spacious, clean, seating available during dinner rush. Surprisingly empty for a weekday at 5:30pm. Our server was helpful and pleasant, meals were diner-y but good. They had no idea they were "famous". Being off a NJ highway, traffic will always be tricky but if you're passing through and needing a bite to eat, give it a go here.

straight from box mix waffle. Horrible
Luis M.

Jesus. What a place. Server is burnt out. She not rude but not friendly. She just wants her shift to end. Ordered waffle. ZERO star. It smelled and tasted like it came straight from a waffle mix box. How fkn hard is it to make your own waffle mix from scratch ??? And you want to charge $12. Get the ef outta here. And cheap fructose corn syrup ? Double get eff outta here. Ordered eggs med w French fries. Turkey bacon. It some how was good. they don't make real diner home fries. They use the bagged shredded garbage. Big let down. Iced tea was cheap. At least it came w a yuge lemon wedge. Soup was descent. Could have been much hotter. Service I couldn't believe. I received a refill without asking. This is a first in my NJ endeavor. Small menu. Place was clean plenty of parking. Over all. Extremely over rated. On side note. No one ever ask how my food was. Quite peculiar.

Dom M.

I have been eating at the Tick Tock for decades. It's a classic NJ diner ... full stop. Chrome? Yeah. Neon? Yup. Sharp wait staff? Oh yeah. Classic diner food? To the max! It's currently my favorite diner. I have a friend who needed me to take him back and forth for post op visits after recent surgery ... driving was not approved by his medics. We made a breakfast or lunch stop here after every hospital check in. The breakfast eggs were perfectly cooked with well seasoned home fries. My waffle was great too (I would have loved real maple syrup...my only gripe. Lunch? French dip (me) cheese burger, (my friend) ...generous sizes and perfectly fried fries ... and I'm fussy. Live in NJ? Passing through on your way east or west? This classic is a must-see must-enjoy experience. Lots of parking, easy to find, and priced to please. Recommended.

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