City Diner
31 Montgomery St, Jersey City
(201) 721-5331
Customers' Favorites
Classic French Toast & Eggs Supreme
Vegetarian Tomato Basil Soup
Pancakes and Eggs Supreme
Traditional Eggs Benedict
San Francisco Benedict
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Chicken and Waffles
Breakfast Quesadilla
Sweet Potato Fries
Juniors Pancakes
Morning Favorites
The Morning Sampler
Two eggs, any style, hickory smoked bacon, sausage, home fries & a short stack of pancakes
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs sunny side up, black beans, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, jack cheese all layered between two crispy flour tortillas, drizzled with Mexican créma, topped with green onions
Farmhouse Flatbread Breakfast
Roasted mushrooms, red onions, ricotta, seasoned baby arugula, single egg up & balsamic drizzle
Breakfast Quesadilla
Scrambled eggs, monterey jack cheese, bacon crumbles, fresh pico de gallo & mexican créma, served with home fries on the side
Housemade corned Beef hash and Eggs
House cured and shredded corned beef hash, two eggs any style, home fries and homestyle toast
Breakfast Shrimp and Grits
Cajun shrimp & cheesy stone ground grits with tomato, spicy green peppers, herb butter & two eggs sunny side up
Chicken and Waffle Breakfast
Our giant Belgian waffle and four-piece honey dipped fried chicken, served with warm syrup and butter
Milkshakes and Floats
Johnny's Classic Milkshake
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry on top
Mimi's Cookies and Cream
Vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookie crumbles, topped with whipped cream and more Oreo cookie crumbles
The Pink Panda
Strawberry ice cream, Oreo cookie crumbles, topped with whipped cream, more Oreo cookie crumbles & a cherry
Chunky Monkey
Chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, banana & whipped cream
Bananas and Honey
Vanilla ice cream, pure honey and banana with whipped cream and cherry on top
The Lunch Box
Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter & jelly, topped with whipped cream and a cherry
Root Beer Float
Classic Root Beer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
The Nut Job
Vanilla ice cream and sweet Nutella, topped with whipped cream and a cherry
Beverages (Cold)
Juice
Iced Latte
Ginger Ale
Strawberry Lemonade
Diet Pepsi
Pepsi
Arnold Palmer
Iced Americano
Lemonade
Bottomless Fresh Brewed Unsweetened Ice Tea
Bottled Water
Chocolate Milk
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
1-Liter
Milk
Bottled Water
Beverages (Hot)
Bottomless Cup of Coffee
(100% Fair Trade Organic)
Latte
Caramel Macchiato
Double espresso, caramel, vanilla, steamed milk
Cappuccino
Organic Chai Latte
Americano
Café Mocha
Hot Tea or Herbal Teas
Per tea bag
Hot Chocolate
Hand crafted with steamed milk
Red Eye
Triple shot of espresso
Double Espresso
Desserts
NY Style Cheesecake
Housemade creamy cheesecake
Apple Crumb Cake Ala Mode
Granny smith apples blended and baked with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter to create a crunchy and flavorful strudel topping, finished with vanilla ice cream on top
Giant Brownie Ala Mode
Our rich housemade brownie with ganache inside and outside, warmed and topped with vanilla ice cream
Banana Split Waffle
Two scoops of ice cream, split banana, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate and raspberry sauces, oreo cookie crumbles and a cherry on top
Sides
French Fries
Stone Ground Chessy Grits
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Market Vegetables
Sauteed Spinach
Baked Potato
Grilled Asparagus
Cole slaw
Basmati Rice
Breakfast Sides
Smoked Bacon
Pork Sausage Links
Home Fries
Turkey Bacon
Fresh Fruit Salad
Housemade Corned Beef Hash
Taylor Ham
Fresh Ham
Canadian Bacon
Fresh Cracked Eggs
Eggs and Meat Platter
Choice of taylor ham, bacon, pork sausage links, Canadian bacon, fresh ham or turkey bacon
Steak and Eggs
Two eggs any style with our tender eight-ounce flat iron steak
Benedicts
San Francisco Benedict
Two poached eggs, grilled tomato, ripe avocado, Hollandaise sauce on seven-grain toast. Served with a mixed green salad
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
Jersey Benedict
Two poached eggs, Taylor ham, Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Two poached eggs, sliced lox, Hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin
Florentine Benedict
Two poached eggs, fresh sautéed spinach, feta cheese, Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
Crab Cake Benedict
Two poached eggs, housemade crab cakes, Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
Specialty Omelets
Harvest Market Omelet
Broccoli, pepper, onion, tomato, mushroom, cheddar cheese
Denver Omelet
Pepper, red onion, ham, cheddar cheese
California Omelet
Tomato, pepper, red onion, avocado, monterey jack cheese
Bacado Omelet
Bacon, fresh avocado, monterey jack cheese
Athenian Omelet
Fresh spinach, tomato, feta cheese
The Venetian Omelet
Tomato, portobello mushroom, sausage, mozzarella -
Carnegie Omelet
Pastrami or Corned beef, swiss cheese
Super Nova Omelet
Smoked lox, softened cream cheese, red onions, capers
The City Omelet
Build your Omelet
Served with home fries and toast
Energy Omelets
Veggie Power Omelet
Broccoli, mushrooms, green pepper, tomato, red onion
Chicken Protein Omelet
Grilled chicken, portobello mushroom, spinach, tomato
Powerhouse Omelet
Turkey, spinach, avocado, Swiss cheese
Antiox Omelet
Asparagus, Portobello mushroom, broccoli, spinach, red onion, tomato
Buttermilk Pancakes
The Old Fashioned
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes
Pancakes and Eggs Supreme
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes with two eggs, any style and choice of taylor ham, bacon, pork sausage links, Canadian bacon, fresh ham or turkey bacon
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chips baked into our old fashioned pancake batter, served with chocolate sauce & whipped cream
Blueberry Pancakes
Fresh blueberries baked into our old fashioned pancake batter
Strawberries and Bananas Pancakes
Our old fashioned buttermilk pancakes topped with sweetened strawberries, fresh banana slices and whipped cream
Nutella Banana Crunchcakes
Sliced bananas, nutella and crunchy granola over our old fashioned pancakes
Apple Pie Pancakes
Our old fashioned pancakes topped with warm housemade cinnamon baked apples
French Toast
Classic French Toast
Thick cut brioche, batter dipped in egg with cinnamon and vanilla
French Toast and Egg Supreme
Our classic French toast with two eggs, any style and choice of taylor ham, bacon, pork sausage links, Canadian bacon, fresh ham or turkey bacon
Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed French Toast
Our classic French toast stuffed with warm hazelnut chocolate goodness
Strawberries and Bananas French Toast
Our classic French toast topped with sweetened strawberries, fresh banana slices & whipped cream
Apple Pie French Toast
Our classic French toast topped with warm housemade cinnamon baked apples
Angelina's French Toast
Our classic French toast stuffed with sweetened cream cheese and topped with caramel drizzle
Elvis Goes Bananas
Our classic French toast stuffed with peanut butter, bacon & sliced banana, topped with peanut butter drizzle
Waffles
Chicken and Waffle
Our giant Belgian waffle and four-piece honey dipped fried chicken
Original Belgian Malted Waffle
Our very own malted waffle recipe
Waffle and Egg Supreme
Our malted Belgian waffle with two eggs any style and choice of taylor ham, bacon, pork sausage links, Canadian bacon, fresh ham or turkey bacon -
Strawberries and Bananas Waffle
Our giant Belgian waffle topped with sweetened strawberries, fresh banana slices and whipped cream
Big Breakfast Sandwiches
Truck Stop Breakfast Sandiwch
Two fried eggs, American cheese, choice of taylor ham, bacon, pork sausage, Canadian bacon, fresh ham or turkey bacon on a brioche roll -
The Burrito from Denver
Scrambled eggs, pepper, red onion, ham, cheddar cheese, Mexican crema, salsa fresca, home fries in a flour tortilla
The Urban
Two scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, chives & chipotle aioli on a brioche bun
Breakfast Turkey Burger
Cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh baby spinach, home fries & single egg up on a brioche roll -
The Skinny Chicken Wrap
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken, fresh baby spinach in a honey wheat wrap
5 - Alarmer Breakfast Wrap
Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeno, American cheese, red hot Buffalo sauce in a flour tortilla
The Old New Yorker
Scrambled eggs, pastrami, Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye
Appetizers
Crispy Atomic Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in our housemade nuclear sauce
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
With cilantro, red onion, mozzarella cheese and smoky barbecue sauce
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Housemade hand breaded chicken tenders.
Jumbo Wings
Twelve wings tossed in one of our housemade sauces (Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ or Teriyaki), served with creamy bleu cheese or ranch for dipping
Grownup Mac and Cheese
Cavatappi pasta with gorgonzola, parmesan and sharp cheddar, topped with garlic breadcrumbs
Mikey's Meatballs
Slow cooked and served in our 6 hour housemade tomato sauce with ricotta, parmesan cheese & garlic crostini
Ultimate Classic Nachos
Melted cheddar jack cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red onions and sour cream
Fried Calamari
Served traditional with marinara sauce or lemon caper aioli
Guac and Tortilla Chips
Hass avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno,served with fresh made tortilla chips
Burritos
The Butcher's Burrito
Seasoned & grilled steak, avocado, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, Spanish rice, black beans and sour cream stuffed into a flour tortilla, served with corn salsa on the side
Old Bay Burrito
Old Bay seasoned & grilled shrimp, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, Spanish rice, corn salsa and sour cream stuffed into a flour tortilla, served with black beans on the side
Quesadillas
Blackened Chicken
With cheddar cheese and caramelized onions
Crispy Chicknen Ranch
With red onion, pepper jack cheese and ranch dressing
Steak Quesadilla
With provolone cheese and caramelized onions
Three Cheese
With cheddar, gorgonzola and mozzarella cheese
Veggie Chili
Stuffed with black bean vegetarian chili and monterey jack cheese
Fry Shoppe
Jersey Disco Fries
Melted mozzarella cheese and housemade gravy
Sweet Potato Wedgies
Served with warm maple syrup or chipotle dipping sauce
Chili Cheese Fries
Melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses with our housemade beef and bean chili, topped with sour cream and green onion
Housemade Soups
Housemade Chicken Orzo Soup
Vegetarian Tomato Basil Soup
Made fresh daily with ripe tomatoes and housemade crouton
French Onion Soup
Slow cooked sweet onions, savory broth, housemade seasoned crostini
Hearty Beef and Bean Chili with Chips
Slow cooked ground beef, black beans, onions, peppers topped with cheddar jack cheese, sour cream and green onions, served with crispy tortilla chips
Vegetable Black Bean Chili
Topped with cheddar jack cheese, sour cream and green onions, served with crispy tortilla chips
Soup and Salad Combo
Soup & Small Greek or Small Caesar Salad
EVOO & Vinegar, Ranch, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island or Balsamic Vinaigrette
Soup & House Salad
Salads
Simple Salmon Salad
Tomato, cucumber, avocado & arugula, tossed in lemon vinaigrette dressing, topped with herb grilled salmon
Ronnie's Kale and Quinoa Salad
Baby kale, quinoa, dried cranberries, crumbled feta and chopped red onion in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
Chopped Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, egg, chicken, avocado, bacon, bleu cheese & red onion with your choice of dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, shaved parmesan tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing
Jimmy K's Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta, cucumber, peppers, red onion, stuffed grape leaves, kalamata olives, grilled pita and Greek dressing -
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Hand breaded and crispy fried buffalo chicken, romaine lettuce, celery, shredded carrots and gorgonzola crumbles with ranch drizzle
Farmhouse Table Salad
Baby arugula, beets, crumbled bleu cheese and chopped walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Crab Cake and Avocado Salad
Two housemade lump crab cakes, fresh sliced avocado, baby arugula, roasted corn, grape tomato and red onion with red wine vinaigrette dressing
Classic Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, crostini crouton, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing in a honey wheat wrap
The Turkey Club
A triple decker of house roasted turkey breast, smoked bacon, greenleaf lettuce, tomato and mayo on your choice of bread with a pickle on the side
Blackened Chicken Avocado
Blackened grilled chicken, swiss cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes and chipotle spread on a honey wheat wrap
Buffalo Fried Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, provolone and slaw in a honey wheat tortilla wrap
Garlic Bread Steak Sandwich
Sliced flat iron steak with caramelized onions, melted provolone, lightly dressed arugula and chipotle aioli on garlic butter grilled sourdough
The Reuben
House cured corned beef or pastrami, fresh sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and Russian dressing, served on grilled Jewish marble rye with a pickle on the side
The B.L.A.T.T
Avocado, hickory smoked bacon, slow roasted turkey, horseradish aioli, lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough with a pickle on the side -
The Philly Cheesesteak Sandiwich
Shaved rib-eye, sautéed onions, topped with your choice of melted Swiss or melted American cheese, served on a warm long brioche rol
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Southern fried chicken breast, Creole slaw, sliced pickles and chipotle mayo on a rustic round ciabatta
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Southern BBQ pulled pork, arugula and sharp cheddar melted on grilled sourdough bread
The Gyro
Shaved beef and lamb, tomato, red onion, Greek tzatziki sauce wrapped in a grilled pita -
Tuna Avocado Melt
Solid white tuna salad, tomato and sliced avocado with melted sharp cheddar cheese on a grilled sour dough
Chicken Parm
Hand breaded crispy chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and parmesan on a rustic round ciabatta
The Cuban Press
Slow roasted pork, fresh ham, swiss cheese, sliced pickles and grain mustard on a pressed long brioche roll
Buffalo Chicken Brioche
Hand breaded crispy chicken cutlet tossed in buffalo sauce topped with bleu cheese crumbles on a brioche roll
Monte Cristo
Brioche French toast stuffed with fresh ham, sliced turkey and melted Swiss, dusted with powdered sugar, served with warm syrup
Mikey's Meatball Parmesan
Mikey's meatballs, our 6 hour slow cooked tomato sauce, ricotta smear, mozzarella cheese and arugula on our brioche long roll -
The Nickrib
Cooked slow and low, bbq pork ribs THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE BONE! with bourbon bbq sauce and caramelized onions on a rustic round ciabatta -
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow cooked pulled pork, housemade bourbon BBQ sauce topped with Creole slaw on a grilled brioche roll with a pickle on the side
Burgers and Shakes
Classic Cheeseburger
Choose from pepper jack, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, provolone or American cheese
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, onion frizzles and housemade bourbon BBQ sauce
Sout of the Border Burger
Pepper jack cheese, hickory smoked bacon, avocado slices, and chipotle mayo
Texas Burger
Topped with slow roasted bourbon BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese and Creole slaw
The Pattie Melt
Topped with grilled onions, sautéed portobello mushroom slices and swiss cheese on grilled marble rye
The Omommy Burger
Our stacked double burger with hickory smoked bacon, double cheese, red onion and secret sauce on a brioche roll
Sante Fe Burger
Ale battered onion ring, fresh jalapeños, beef and bean chili and monterey jack cheese
"The Greek" Turkey Burger
Our delicious housemade turkey burger topped with sliced tomato, shaved red onion & Greek tzatziki sauce
Turkey Pesto Burger
Housemade turkey burger topped with provolone, arugula & pesto sauce
Jersey Boy Burger
Taylor ham, American cheese & a sunny side up egg
Turkey Mole Burger
Housemade turkey burger topped with cheddar cheese, creamy guacamole & sliced fresh jalapeños
Fixins
Egg
Sliced Avocado
Caramelized Onions
Onion Frizzles
Sliced Tomato
Fresh Jalapeños
Frankfooters
All American Dog
Fresh kraut & grain mustard
The Bada Bing
Topped with grilled potatoes, onions & bell peppers
The Executive Dog
Topped with caramelized onions & crumbled bleu cheese -
Chicken
Chicken and Waffle
Our giant Belgian waffle and four-piece honey dipped fried chicken
Roasted Rosemary Half Chicken
Our juicy rosemary roasted half chicken served with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Southern Fried Chicken and Biscuits
Our four-piece fried chicken, honey dipped and fried golden, served with housemade Creole slaw and biscuit
Cajun Chicken Breast Platter
Two juicy chicken breasts rubbed and grilled with Cajun spices, served with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes and seasoned mixed vegetables -
Chicken Francese
Egg battered and fried chicken breast topped with a lemon white wine sauce and served over linguini or spaghetti
Chicken Parmesan
Our tender breaded chicken cutlet topped with melted mozzarella cheese, parmesan and our housemade basil herb tomato sauce, served over a linguini or spaghetti -
Chicken Alfredo
Juicy chicken tossed in our rich parmesan cream sauce with linguini or spaghetti -
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce,served over linguini or spaghetti -
Chicken Mushroom Cavatappi
Our delicious pulled chicken recipe in a creamy mushroom sauce tossed with savory cavatappi pasta
Chicken and Broccoli Teriyaki
Boneless breaded chicken pieces and broccoli sautéed with teriyaki with toasted sesame seeds and green onions served over white rice
Steaks
Chimichurri Steak
Marinated and grilled tender flat iron steak topped with housemade chimichurri sauce, served with Spanish rice and sautéed baby kale -
Rib-Eye Steak
Our well-marbled 14oz. pasture raised rib-eye steak seasoned and grilled, served with baked potato and seasoned mixed vegetables
New York Strip Steak
Our juicy 12oz. strip steak grilled, served with baked potato and grilled asparagus
Ribs
Full Rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Fall off the bone tender, served with thick cut sweet potato fries and Creole slaw
BBQ Baby Back Ribs and BBQ Chicken
Half rack of our BBQ Baby Back Ribs and roasted BBQ chicken, served with thick cut sweet potato fries and Creole slaw -
BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Cajun Shrimp
Half rack of our BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Cajun style shrimp, served with thick cut sweet potato fries and Creole slaw
Seafood
English Fish and Chips
Golden fried beer battered fresh cod, seasoned hand-cut French fries and Creole slaw, served with tartar sauce or malt vinegar
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Grilled shrimp & cheesy stone ground grits with roasted tomatoes, garlic kale & grilled asparagus
Pan Seared Salmon
Served with a caper lemon sauce, basmati rice and sautéed spinach
Maryland Crab Cakes
Three housemade lump crab cakes with seasoned hand-cut French fries and slaw,served with Old Bay aioli -
Shrimp and Scallops
Sautéed jumbo shrimp & sea scallops in a garlicky white wine butter sauce over linguini or spaghetti
Sauteed Salmon and Shrimp
Salmon and shrimp sautéed in a white wine sauce, served with basmati rice and sautéed spinach -
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic sautéed shrimp in a white wine butter sauce with grape tomatoes, served over linguini or spaghett
Shrimp Santorini
Sautéed shrimp, onion, thyme, grape tomatoes and feta cheese in a white wine garlic sauce, served over linguini or spaghetti -
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Spicy tomato wine sauce over linguini or spaghetti
Scallops and Grits
Fresh sea scallops, cheesy stone ground grits and grilled asparagus
Pasta
Cavatappi ala Vodka
in a tomato cream sauce finished with vodka with Chicken
Meatballs and Pasta
Deliciously seasoned meatballs topped off with our housemade basil herb tomato sauce,served in a bowl of spaghetti or linguini
Pasta Pesto with Chicken
Grilled chicken breast pieces with basil walnut pesto sauce, diced grape tomato and parmesan cheese with your choice of linguini or spaghetti
Cavatappi Primavera
Cavatappi pasta, marinara sauce & fresh vegetable medley
Pasta Carbonara
Linguini or spaghetti, pork and asparagus tossed in our creamy carbonara parmesan sauce
Portobello Parmesan
Portabello mushrooms, simply seasoned and grilled, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, parmesan and our housemade basil herb tomato sauce, served over a large plate of linguini or spaghetti
Linguini Luigi
Sausage, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, garlic and parmesan cheese tossed in our 6 hour housemade tomato sauce with linguini pasta
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Recent Reviews
The food was a good fair portion for the price, it was so much. The omelette was probably a good 6-8 eggs. Barely ate half of it before tapping out.
The atmosphere was a bit confusing, it doesn’t really trigger “diner” vibes unlike walking into a Waffle House. The walls were all sorts of colors and the lighting gave more of an Italian restaurant.
The service was decent; the food came out relatively quickly, but getting the check to leave was slow.
The atmosphere was a bit confusing, it doesn’t really trigger “diner” vibes unlike walking into a Waffle House. The walls were all sorts of colors and the lighting gave more of an Italian restaurant.
The service was decent; the food came out relatively quickly, but getting the check to leave was slow.
April 2026
Amazing $5 happy hour deals with excellent draft beers! We had the City Wings and Chicken Francaise with rice, and everything was fantastic. The chicken was juicy, tender, and very flavorful. The staff was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend for a happy hour visit!
March 2026
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Our food server dropped a whole chicken wing onto our table, but he didn’t address the issue. Initially, we thought he’d bring something back (as he had initially mumbled under his breath) but we waited and nothing happened. We didn’t receive any meaningful check-ins until the waiter came with the check that had a mandatory...