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“

“We found this place on our way out of town after a vacay and couldn’t have been happier. The staff were delightful and so accommodating. We took three recommendations from our server and enjoyed them all. The menu has so many eclectic options, there’s no way you can’t find SOMETHING you’ll like. Their coffee options are amazing. Their dessert options divine. Also, one of the cleanest diners I have ever seen. Can’t recommend enough for a nice family option while in Jersey!“

“Thanksgiving Day Special was amazing !!!! If you come to NYC, you better eat at this place !!!! Off the hook…… Amazing !!!!!“

“I didn’t expect a full blown broadway show experience in a restaurant! If you want show tunes and pop music served with a plate of great food then this is the place for you! Our server Brandi M. belted out a wicked version of The wizard and I! I ordered the BLT with avocado and waffle fries and my friend ordered the chicken and waffles. Both were delicious.“

“Highly recommend!

I booked a large group reservation here for a surprise birthday dinner, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. The food was excellent, and throughout the night our friends kept commenting on how delicious everything was.

A special shoutout to Antonio, our server, who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and having a great time. The rest of the staff were also exceptionally friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We had a group of 20 people, and they handled our orders in a very organized manner. Despite the size of our party, the food came out quickly and everything was accurate.

Thanks to the outstanding service, we were able to relax and fully enjoy the celebration. I brought a birthday cake, and the staff helped set it up with candles and even sang with us. It was such a thoughtful, heartwarming gesture that made the night even more special.

The restaurant is conveniently located near Lincoln Center, making it a great choice before or after a show. Plus, they're open early and late every day, which makes planning easy.

We had an amazing experience and will definitely be back. Thank you to Antonio and the entire team for helping make the birthday celebration so memorable!“

“This diner is excellent. Food and service fantastic. Great vibe! We came to NY from London for Christmas and my son's 40th and wanted an iconic diner. Thank you to Genevieve and staff for your fantastic welcome! Sarah“

“The stuff are accommodating and nice.“

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

“Maria was a wonderful waitress. The food was excellent. Thanks for a memorable dinner“

“Amazing selection! My lovely wife is gluten free and they gluten free menu is VAST“

“le brunch le plus incroyable de New York, Des pancakes exceptionnel en quantité gargantuesque Beaucoup de choix et un service très sympathique“

“Stopped by this last weekend with family. I was totally blown away by the outstanding food and friendly service. Highly recommended for your next dining experience.“

“We love Colonial Diner and have been going there for years. They have the best food and best staff, along with an amazing atmosphere. My three year old asks to go there for practically every meal and we are always greeted like family when we walk through the door. This is the best diner I’ve ever been to. Run -don’t walk- and get ANYTHING from the menu; you won’t regret it!“

“I’ve been there a few times, and now I tell everyone to try it. Phenomenal! That hot sauce, too…“

“Wait staff was friendly and you were not pushed to finish dinner. We had the shrimp po' boy and the grilled ribeye open face steak sandwich. I asked for my French fries to be extra crispy and they were delicious. After driving for almost 5 hours, sitting in rush hour traffic and construction, this diner made our day and on a really great note.“

“le brunch le plus incroyable de New York, Des pancakes exceptionnel en quantité gargantuesque Beaucoup de choix et un service très sympathique“

“A great place for breakfast. Good food and great service. We recommend to family and friends and will definitely visit on our next trip to NYC.

We happened upon Cosmic because it was close to our hotel. It was a happy find. Pancakes, omelet and waffles were all delicious.“

“Would have never guessed it... great staff, very clean... got exactly what i asked for... great selection of breakfast dishes... did i mention it was so clean... the ketchup bottle has absolutely no residue and it had been used... will return“

“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!!“

“good food. good prices. good staff. all around good time“

“Thank you to Becky and the Legends team - Franco who made sure we had everything. Had a lovely evening celebrating my brothers 30th here. The staff were attentive, friendly, welcoming and my son had the best evening being the waiter! Becky you made his night paying him for his help 😊 food was great and the atmosphere was lovely. Look forward to coming back x“

“As a newcomer to Waldwick, we’ve been exploring local restaurants to celebrate our move — and this charming spot definitely stood out. I haven’t been in the U.S. for very long, but this place gave off such a nostalgic, classic diner vibe.

Even though we visited early in the morning, the restaurant was already bustling, which really showed how much the locals love it.

The service was fast and friendly, and the food came out quickly, tasted great, and was very reasonably priced.

It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again — truly a lovely little gem in town.“

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

“The beste place for breakfast lunch and dinner. Fast and friendly staff and great food. My go to place when visiting New York“

“The food was delicious!! Great service, the space is beautiful and makes you feel like your home. The owner is wonderful she greets you with a beautiful smile. Food was 10/10 Service 10/10 Vibe 10/10 I will definitely be returning and getting my family gift cards for Christmas 😂😂“

“Stop in here!! Was eating a slice of pizza from next door and needed napkins and the owner came up to us with a stack of napkins without us even needing to ask! Ended up going to their happy hour (SO WORTH IT) and got a couple of appetizers. Really welcoming atmosphere and GREAT drinks plus super friendly staff. very glad we stopped in :)“

“Abbie’s Diner is back and better than ever. They freshened up the interior with new tables, chairs and decor. This morning we had pancakes French toast, eggs, bacon, and sausage. Everything was delicious and the service is super friendly. A couple of cool things to note: their coffee is really good now, they have whole grain toast, and you can get blueberry pancake pancakes. If you haven’t been back since them reopening, recommend going soon!“

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

“The person who answered the phone and gave me my order was so pleasant to speak with, patient and very kind. It was my first time ordering from here so that made it better. The food also ended up being delicious and prices are reasonable. Highly recommend this place :)“

“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 visit food was great. My granddaughter gave them a 💯 staff super friendly shoutout to my server Lisa👍🏼 I will be back!“

“Visiting the area, and decided to pop in for a late dinner, was great service and food and that good went back for dinner the next again day 🤩 great place for dining if your in the area“

“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“

“Everything is great! I especially like the wraps and Panini‘s!“

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

“We've eaten here dozens of times. The food has always been consistently good. Last trip and today it was just mediocre. Our granddaughters both ordered grilled cheese. Both plates were dry toast with mostly un-melted cheese slices.
The waiter never came to ask how our food was. (No. It wasn't especially busy.) We pointed out the sandwiches when he brought the check. And he literally shrugged.
Very disappointing.“

“Best food around. great service. very friendly place. love the cocktails.“

“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 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.“

“Wonderful food and amazing hometown warmth!“

“Food in this place is amazingly delicious!“

“Went here for the first time today and I’m so grateful it exists. This is an excellent diner with generous portions and great service. Reading some of the other reviews honestly boggles my mind—I’m not sure what people are expecting from a diner. If you’re looking for hearty portions at prices that make sense for the neighborhood and the times, I highly recommend this place. Diners like this are a dying breed and an important part of the fabric of NYC. Support them.“

“Filet mignon on the Benedict I ordered medium definitely was cooked well done but overall everything else was fantastic from service to vibe to late night accessibility. In a state they used to feature hundreds of 24hr diners the reality now is this is a small small minority and I appreciate the late hours.“

“Tijdens onze week in New York was dit onze dagelijkse ontbijtplek. Ontzettend vriendelijk personeel, een zeer uitgebreide ontbijtkaart en heerlijk eten. We’ll be back!“

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

“All fresh and delicious good price too 👍👍“

“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.“