45 Best Diners near Elizabeth

“My breakfast was great this morning.“

“OMG THE MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATO'S AND GRAVY WITH BREAD AND BUTTER TO DIP IN THE GRAVY. 😋. AND THE FISH CRISPY FRIED FISH WITH MACARONI AND CHEESE. 😋 😋 😋“

“Delicious food and authentic NJ diner experience at Seaport Diner!! I got the Reuben sandwich with fries, it was huge and had amazing flavor - the corned beef was tender, the cheese melty, rye bread was toasty, and the sauerkraut with Russian dressing made it perfect. Plus it was open face, a really unique touch, served with crunchy pickles, sauerkraut and yummy fries. A feast for sure! My family for sunny side eggs (perfectly cooked) with crispy bacon and pancakes. They were super happy, said it was delicious. The location is perfect for a meal near Newark airport. The service was great, food was served nice and hot, place was clean. And you get that cool New Jersey diner vibe with leather booths and cool bar seating. I definitely recommend Seaport Diner - we will be back!!“

“Haven’t had a bad meal yet!“

“The food is amazing my family and I love it“

“Tops is one of my go to places where I can always find what I want. Food is good, service is food. I only gave atmosphere a 4 because the DJ today was way too loud couldn't have a conversation with my husband over the noise. My first time experiencing this at Tops. I hope it was a one time thing.“

“Very clean and well-kept inside, despite the slightly ragged condition outside. Very reasonably priced, good diner food.“

“Great service every time I’ve been there“

“I can't say enough good things. Food was awesome and hot, service was exceptional... ate there because of Facebook posts! Definitely Not Disappointed!“

“Great chili dogs and fries from The Prince of Bayway!“

“Found Legends because we were coming from out of state to Jets game and taking local train to stadium from Secaucus. Very friendly staff and terrific home fries!“

“What a great and convenient place to have lunch or breakfast. I truly enjoy the sandwiches and soups. My favorite is beef barley on Tuesdays. Chicken noodle fills the bill any day with different pastas to satisfy your palate. Friendly service and just a great place to eat. Come and enjoy your meal, it will truly be worth it.!!!“

“Such a great place with a wonderful atmosphere and great food we love it 😊“

“Best waitresses around! Great Greek burger Gyros excellent Great fries Eggs fast and perfect The cooks can make anything And make it perfect!! Dessert are the best around!! Cakes are to die for“

“It’s always a great little stop . Today I only had time for a hot chocolate ☕️ and homemade delicious blueberry 🫐 muffin .
Last month I had the veggie burger and fries . Delicious
Thank you

Parking: The bakery across the street is delicious 😋 also .“

“Good breakfast friendly staff“

“Generous amount of food. I ordered Turkey, which is one of the dishes I rate diners on. Compared to other diners, this is a bit above average. However, even with loads of gravy (they gave me a bowl full) and with a mild stuffing, I felt it was a little bland. Good for people on a low-salt diet? I needed to add a lot of pepper and some salt. I still would have liked a more savory taste. Nevertheless, the portion was big and the "side salad" was more like a mini salad entree. Take a look at the pictures. Wait staff was very nice. Lots of people there on a Sunday morning, so you may have to wait. Price is slightly high, but then everything is compared to a few years ago. BUT I'd rather pay more for this kind of quality. I will go back when I am in the area again.“

“My toddler has been coming to Colonial since he was 2, and it truly feels like a second home for us. Every visit is a joy—he absolutely loves the food, and it’s always a treat to see him light up when he sees Michelle and Tommy. They are not just staff—they're warm, welcoming, and treat every guest like family.

The way they interact with the kids is so special—it’s rare to find that kind of genuine connection these days. This photo perfectly captures how happy and comfortable he feels here. Thank you, Colonial team, for always making our mornings brighter!“

“The food and the service. Always good!“

“We went tonight, 1/11/23 after work at around 4:30 and we’re very pleased not only with our food, but our waitress was great! She listened to everything we wanted and we got everything exactly how we wanted it….she was very good! Thank you to Martha for excellent service…..👍“

“I am so happy to have a place like this in my area. Small, friendly, comfortable and welcoming and the food is great. Proud to say I am a regular.“

“The place has gone down hill,the waiter look like a homeless person!!! I will never go back and the food was trouble“

“Wow a 5 star diner.Amazing food and great service.My favorite diner in NJ.“

“Food was good, we had a mix of lunch items and breakfast. Service was outstanding! There were some regulars that came in and out and they treated them all like family. So kind. And we felt just as taken care of (they just didn't know our names or favorite items). They were also very fast getting the food out. Great stop if you're in the area!“

“Mike's Diner is my most favorite restaurant to eat at; every once in a while. They have lots of food options, and can accommodate those with dietary restrictions. All of which are clearly made with care and high quality ingredients! The prices of each meal are reasonable. Most are around $20 per person, despite the big portion sizes and high quality cooking.

I've come here a few times before going to the YMCA, and I've mainly ordered the breakfast meals. And, sometimes I come for lunch. I rarely write reviews for businesses and restaurants, but Mike's Diner is such a great restaurant!

Dietary restrictions: They can remove certain ingredients if necessary.

Kid-friendliness: It's for everyone!“

“Saw this place for years and finally went in just recently. Nice place, bigger than I thought. The food portions are very big as well. Breakfast food was excellent. Very good pancakes. Crispy bacon. Very good coffee too. It's not inexpensive, but I guess nothing is these days. Thanks Obama.“

“We were in the area and stopped for a late lunch at the Park Wood Diner. I felt like a burger and ordered the blue burger supreme. Was not impressed as the burger was well done and not by order of medium. The burger itself was not seasoned so a bit disappointing. Decided to have dessert and ordered a slice of plain cheesecake and it was delicious. I would recommend it highly. My wife ordered the chocolate cream pie which was also delicious.“

“Growing up in Staten Island, I spent a lot of my highschool and college years here with friends always getting food .. since moving to the city I haven’t had a chance to go but I’m
Making a visit again very soon to catch up with old friends ..“

“Any place you can go where the food is really good. The service is great, they are very attentive. And everyone that is there is vibing, you can sit down in the dining room or in the front. I've been there twice in both times we're good times. Breakfast lunch or dinner...This is my spot“

“Fast and courteous service. Delicious food and fairly priced.“

“The food is always amazing and the services is always the best ! Great food at great prices“

“Ate there yesterday mid-afternoon. Good and service was superior. Attention to detail about our order, pleasant helpful staff and courteous host made our visit even more enjoyable. We were stuffed from our meal, but had to try their tempting desserts. Delicious. Highly recommend this long standing establishment.“

“Today I had a Mediterranean Wrap... ooo it was so good! Eggs with black olives, feta & tomatoes. The waiter is always coming around with coffee & tea refills & the waitress we had was super friendly! Delicious wrap, piping hot and over-stuffed!“

“Every time I come here the food is great...Thanks Rich.“

“Food is always great and on time“

“Good place to eat, located on the main street in the city of Maplewood. Outside there are several tables and chairs to sit in the summer. The atmosphere is good and the service too. The food served is satisfactory to the customer's taste.“

“I think it's fair to say Woodrow Diner is among the top 5 on Staten Island. Omelets are good, pancakes are decent. Coffee is on par. Good service and have never had a long wait for a table. Not one of my favorite Staten Island parking lots.“

“The Gyro platter is delicious!“

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“staff was great food was delicious will be going back again“

“food was delicious 😋 will come back again“

“Come see our newly renovated party room it's beautiful ❤️“

“My children and I were on a stop over in New Jersey recently, making our way back from a holiday in South Africa, when we needed breakfast as we tried to adjust to the time change. Central Restaurant was a little bit of a drive from our airport hotel (about 5 miles), but they were open at 6:00 am and the online menu showed promise. The restaurant is a neighborhood greasy spoon, with all the cast of characters you would expect of such a place. The owners are Greek transplants, the clientele is mostly the black neighbors who live nearby, a line up of police officers and construction workers waiting for to-go orders, and travelers like us who may or may not know what they are in for. I saw grits on the menu which told me everything I needed to know about this place. They did not disappoint. First thing - to the restroom. If it’s clean you know the kitchen will be in order also. It was tiny, but clean and smelled good. My son ordered the Denver omelet with grits, I ordered fish and grits, and my daughter ordered the French toast breakfast with a side of grits. The grits were on point - creamy with that pat of butter pooling on the top. The French toast was just the right amount of crunchy (on the edges) and tender with a tiny bit more cinnamon for enhanced flavor. The Denver omelet was well cooked with just a bit of browning on top, but a tender and medium soft interior. The fish was unexpected as it had a coating and it was fried. But, the exterior was crunchy with a flaky tender flesh interior. I can’t speak to the rest of the menu, but our orders were all A-plus calibre for a neighborhood greasy spoon. If you like this kind of atmosphere and breakfast food, don’t miss out if you happen to be in town!“

“My friend and I had great moments at Mauricio’s Restaurant (yes, we visited it twice). The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is incredible with a lot of good people. Staff and regular guests made us feel like home! Go for the Grilled Cheese with your favourite topping and just enjoy! Highly recommended 😌“

“La mejor y deliciosa panaderia Ecuatoriana en Newark New Jersey.“