50 Best Diners near Elmwood Park

“Ok, Grant Plater u fukn idiot it's obvious u don't get out to eat much... So d*** f*** any diner in the fun word u go to u get a waffle that can be cut into 4 sections. As far as chicken n Waffles d*** fuk unless u specify fried chicken and waffles, u will get tenders as for the gravy stupid for ur chicken, ur supposed to use syrup with this plate. If you did get fried chicken the cost would go up, duhh let me guess u would b**** about that to. Unless u no how a dish is served u should not complain because u sound like a fukn d*** a** who doesn't have a clue about dining out.. you wud be the type to go to a classy astablishment and say wats all the forks and spoons for by one plate.. ask before u comment and make a a** out of urself“

“This place was THE ABSOLUTE BEST dinner I ever had. I live in clifton so I usually go to the Allwood dinner and the Tick Tock dinner, one day after getting out of Walmart I decided to stop here for dinner (Friday night) I immediately got seated and the place was quiet. Which I Loved! I wasn’t expecting anything good but my husband and I were amazed at the how good the food was. I ordered a burger and it was amazing! Juicy and tasty. My kids got chicken strips from the kids menu and the chicken was tender and crispy in the outside. Our server was super nice and attentive. This is my to go dinner for now on. This place is like a hidden gem. I will try It again because I don’t know if I got lucky that day with a good cook. I am still skeptical that a dinner had such a good food.“

“I don't know that a better atmosphere exists at a restaurant! Entire staff is so talented.“

“We were recommended this diner on the plane to New York and it didn't disappoint. Great servers, always smiling and happy to help. Delicious food and a great place to spend some time.“

“excellent service and food!!!!“

“We were in NY for a week. So thankful we happened upon this diner! We had brunch there 2 days, and drinks before a play. The food was amazing, as were the drinks, but the best part was the staff!! I loved the vinaigrette on the brunch greens that accompanied my omelet. Would LOVE to know the brand or the recipe! Eat here! You'll be happy you did!“

“Delicious food, super fast service, casual dining.“

“First day in NY and found this little gem. All 3 of us had salads and they were unbelievably good. Fantastic place to visit xx“

“We were in NY for a week. So thankful we happened upon this diner! We had brunch there 2 days, and drinks before a play. The food was amazing, as were the drinks, but the best part was the staff!! I loved the vinaigrette on the brunch greens that accompanied my omelet. Would LOVE to know the brand or the recipe! Eat here! You'll be happy you did!“

“John and Julio you are the best and Julio make me an omelet! Jackass! Oops I mean a Jackass Omelet and or a Jackass Breakfast Sandwich“

“unbelievable this was our 1st time at Ray's! The atmosphere, service, menu and food all outstanding! We'll be back over and over.“

“We always love our meals at Wayne Hills Dinner! Nice portions, great food and our favorite Greek Salads! Friendly service and dining atmosphere!“

“Always good & good specials“

“Delicious food and very nice service from Rebecca. I had a party of 6, with some vegetarians, and someone who had to eat something gentle on the stomach. We sat at the bar and our server, Rebecca, was super nice, attentive, bilingual (which was helpful for our group), and gave great food recommendations.

I ordered the braised short rib 5/5 would order again in a heartbeat, especially for the price. Comes with brasato sauce a lemon vinaigrette, perfect for cutting the richness. Some of our party ordered veggie burgers, others ordered chicken noodle soup. I also ordered a mocha.

Definitely eat here if you’re in the area and in the mood for comfort food this winter!“

“Food was fast. Good. Nice people. well-mannered. Respectful. I will go back I go for breakfast. Favorite ham egg and cheese before I start my day.

Parking: In the back of restaurant it's parking for the store.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not stairs to go up.“

“Excellent food, and even better service! We love it here“

“Last night, my party and I had an extraordinary dining experience at Oakland Diner. The food was absolutely fantastic, and our waitress, Nicole, truly elevated our evening with her exceptional service. Not only was she incredibly sweet, but she also demonstrated unparalleled attentiveness throughout our meal. From promptly fulfilling our requests for extra napkins to ensuring our glasses were never empty, Nicole went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. Thanks to her warm demeanor and impeccable service, our dinner was nothing short of amazing. We are already looking forward to returning, knowing that Nicole will make our next visit just as memorable. She is undoubtedly an asset to the team and deserves all the praise!!“

“I love this place. The owner and employees couldn't be nicer. The food is good and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

Parking: Parking right next to the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped ♿️ parking in both the lot and the street. Handicapped entrance and the side of the building.“

“Very kind customer service fast service family friendly environment ‼️“

“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!“

“My fiance and I went here for the first time this past weekend and loved it! We loved the oldies style vibe, decor and music. The food was very good, decently priced, and our waitress, Denise, was awesome! We will definitely be back!“

“First time there it was very nice food was great“

“This place is small and cozy, its owners make you feel very comfortable, the breakfast is delicious.
I love this place, I would return without hesitation.
Recommended a thousand by a thousand

Parking: Few parking spaces“

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

“great service cozy little dinner vibe amazing food much love from Portland Oregon“

“It's tough to put how much I love this place into words, so I will let my buddy (and Chat GPT), ever so eloquently, do it for me.

"At the Empire Luncheonette,
where dreams fry in grease,
The aroma of burgers offers no release.
A dive so lascivious, it pulls you inside,
Where the coffee is bitter, and sins don’t hide.

The fryers hum songs of indulgence and lust,
Hash browns in the air, as your soul collects dust.
Pancakes stack high, syrup drips like a tease,
Every corner whispers, “Stay, won’t you, please?”

A chorus of bacon and oil’s smoky haze
Clings to your coat, your hair, all your days.
You leave reeking of fries, a greasy bouquet,
A badge of your weakness, a scent of delay.

To the massage you go, perfumed by regret,
But the masseuse’s deep sighs won’t let you forget.
For no lavender oil, no calming touch,
Can undo the diner’s indulgent clutch.

So linger if you must, in Empire’s thrall,
But know it will mark you, body and all.
A kingdom of craving, it takes its due,
And leaves you perfumed with its oily hue."“

“All fresh and delicious good price too 👍👍“

“Excellent Delightful Place. Christian and Daniella are very kind. Food is amazing and price is very reasonable. Portions are perfect and properly served The ambience is nice and traditional. The food is great! I love this place. Music is a little loud but .. that’s okay! 100% Chicharron !!! Yummy!!!“

“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.“

“Great food resonable cash discount“

“Beautiful very clean the staff is so nice and the food is delicious.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chit Chat Diner – Hackensack, NJ

Chit Chat Diner is the perfect late-night spot, open 24 hours with an endless menu to satisfy all your cravings! We tried the quesadillas and the Sampler, and both were hits. The quesadillas were deliciously cheesy, and the Sampler was full of fun bites. The mozzarella sticks were piping hot and fresh, but the fries were a bit cold—just a tiny hiccup. The chicken tenders were juicy, and the sauces? A total game-changer! A real "star" quality with these "little dippers".

Service was spot-on, and the atmosphere has charming McKinsey Childs decor that's inviting while feeling warm and cozy. It’s no wonder this place has been crowned the best diner in New Jersey! I’ll definitely be back the next time those late-night cravings hit. ?“

“Great Spinach pie and quality baked goods, Have become a regular customer as well.“

“My family had breakfast on this past Sunday the food was delicious and plentiful.“

“The best chicken pot pies in New Jersey and New York.The food is quality and large portions.The staff is friendly and accommodating. The other thing is the price for what you get is incredible.“

“We stopped in to have a bite to eat as it looked like a nice little diner to have an early supper. The food was well prepared and brought out in a timely manner by Ericka who took very good care of us. If we return to this part of NJ, we will be sure to visit Ericka again at the Circle Diner.“

“Great food great waitress my sister school friends were right this place is amazing to eat at“

“I used to work here as a server 10+ years ago. IT was AWESOME! Owner/Management were great and they truly cared about the customer experience. That's rare for the tourist area of the city. Food was actually good and worth it. Added BONUS, you never knew what celebrity was going to walk in!“

“I came here with a friend today. The scenery was amazing. Very cutesy very demure. The service was a bit difficult because of a language barrier and I had a hard time understanding the accent. But we got our orders in a timely manner. I loved the Belgian waffle, though it was very sweet for me. I give that a 7/10. The egg and cheese I ordered was something I could’ve made at home. It was just a bit too cheesy and salty. I give that a 6.8/10. The turkey sausage is just turkey sausage. Nothing too fancy. It’s a cool 9/10. The lemonade however was just perfect for me. 10/10. Not too lemony. Not too watery. Not too sweet. My friend ordered the same thing as me and she just added a beef burger. We both tried it and it was not good. I believe it was made medium rare. Us being African we like it (meat) well done??. I couldn’t even eat it fully. The iced tea she ordered was a -300/10??. Don’t??order??the??iced??tea??❗️That’s disgusting; unless you prefer bitter iced tea. She chose a Snapple iced tea in place of it. The syrup??? Ouuu. Too good?. Just add some salt and pepper to them eggs and call it a day??. The price was a tad bit higher for just the both of us. $81??? Yeah no. We could’ve went to IHOP and gotten a lower price. But yeah. That’s that. I like the place and I would only come back if I could get that lemonade again“

“good food nice atmosphere“

“food was great and service was awsome !!“

“Reliable neighborhood restaurant. Great food , friendly & efficient service , but $6 for a glass of OJ is kinda ridiculous., it’s a pricey diner . Rents are not cheap on the UWS , Everyone is gauging ! 💰“

“We mostly order from the catering package, no order is too small or too large, We were accomodated very well. My Favorites are the Kare-Kare, Turon, Fried Chicken, Lumpia, and the Sisig. For Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthdays, Church Events, etc they will not disappoint.“

“If it were up to my children, we would be eating at the Hillary Street restaurant and Grill every single day. We love it here, and the staff is the kindest and friendly as ever. The food is always absolutely delicious. Five stars from us.“

“Been going here over 40 years. As Diners go this place is where my family and I call home.“

“I truly love Gotham City diner, the atmosphere mirrors the delicious food along with the great service from the time you enter the diner and the food prices is not putting a dent in your pockets.
I consider myself a Diner’head because I prefer a diner over a restaurant any day. GC Diner Waiter/Waitress have a special kind of “let me get to know u while your here service, so that customers can keep coming back to Gotham City diner”.

Kid-friendliness: I’ve taken my grandnephews who was 2 yrs old and 11mths old at the time, and I’ve taken my grandson who is 1 yrs old now. High chairs were available for them; which was a huge plus for me.The 2 yr old now 4 yrs old enjoyed coloring his placemat while waiting for our food and he noticed the mural with Batman; so know when he visits he asks can we go to the Batman diner?“

“Great disco fries!!! Delicious!“

“We were seated very quickly and the server we had was very friendly. The pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs were good. And, the Oreo waffle may kill you from sugar overload, but the person in our party who ordered it said it would be worth it.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are a good number of handicap spots right in front with a ramp.“

“We used to go to Park West quite often, but stopped when we were tired of having to check the bill carefully for overcharging. Happened again yesterday when we called in a pick up and 2 of the 3 items ordered were wrong and the wrong higher price was still charged. And, we didn't get two items we ordered, nor the coleslaw and pickle that was requested. Not happy at all“

“Great place to eat with lots of options and the dishes served are amazing!“