19 Best Diners near Lakewood

RT 70 Diner Diner •
700 NJ-70, Lakewood

Customers` Favorites

Short Stack of French Toast
Florentine Benedict
Italian Omelette
Belgian Waffle
Fish Sandwich
Home Fries
Sausage

“Nestled along the bustling stretch of Rt 70 in Lakewood, the Rt 70 Diner shines as a beacon for breakfast enthusiasts. Upon arrival, the diner’s popularity was immediately evident, greeting us with a crowded scene that hinted at the local favoritism it enjoys. This initial impression set high expectations for the culinary experience to come.The ambiance of Rt 70 Diner blends the quintessential American diner aesthetic with a dash of modernity. The lively atmosphere, characterized by the hum of conversations and the clinking of cutlery, was infectious, making us eager to dive into the menu.The diner’s menu boasted an extensive array of breakfast options, from classic pancakes and eggs to more inventive dishes that intrigued the palate. Each dish we ordered was served with a generous portion size, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. The quality of the food was notable, with every ingredient tasting fresh and meticulously prepared. The pancakes were fluffy and light, while the eggs were cooked to perfection, paired with crispy, golden-brown hash browns.Service at Rt 70 Diner was commendable, despite the crowd. The staff maneuvered the busy environment with efficiency and a friendly demeanor, making us feel welcome and attended to throughout our visit.“

4.6 Superb56 Reviews
Connie's Restaurant American • $
63 Main St, Farmingdale - 8.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

2 Eggs with Toast Hash Browns and Bacon
Pork Roll Egg and Cheese
Double Egg Sandwich
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Pancakes and Eggs
Pancakes and Bacon
Crinkle Cut Fries
Turkey Club
Home Fries
Blueberry

“I absolutely love this restaurant! It's food is fresh, delicious, and priced affordable for breakfast and lunch. They also catered my offices breakfast for about 50 employees and everyone raved! One of my favorite items is their French toast.The wait and kitchen staff is so friendly and make you welcome walking in.“

4.7 Superb91 Reviews
Brownstone Pancake Factory (Brick, NJ) Diner • $$
979 Cedar Bridge Ave, Brick - 4.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Omelette with Avocado Mushrooms Onions Tomatoes & Cheddar Cheese
Crazy Waffles and Ice Cream Sundae
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
Fried Oreo Cheesecake Pancakes
Ultimate Unicorn Waffle Tower
Fruity Pebbles Waffle Shake
Gringos Carnitas Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Brownie Explosion Shake
Fried Chicken & Waffles

“By far the best brunch place in Brick. Turning Point has become overpriced bleh food and Taylor Sams can never seem to get an order right and their famous biscuits isn't all that, as claimed and the noise level is deafening.The Lox Benedict blows Turning Point away by a mile for the quality and taste and portion. The Carnitas Egg Benedict is also amazing. The pulled pork was perfectly moist.The best part is their burgers. A blend of ground chuck, short rib and brisket, cooked to order. Let me repeat that. Served any way you want it. Yes, you can have a medium rare burger because they grind their own beef just like Bobby's Burger before they left Monmouth Mall. And it's served on a real brioche bun. Not the fake stuff you see advertised at other bars or like at Shop Rite and it's a mound of dry bread. This is the real deal. Soft and buttery and holds up perfectly to not fall apart when you bite into it, to create the right bun to meat ratio. I had the Ultimate Brunch Burger and I was hooked. Five Guys or Smash Burger can't even compete with this delicacy of perfection.They had a special of short ribs on a burger. OMGosh, by far the best burger I’ve had in awhile. This is the ultimate “man” burger. Not just a dollop of short ribs but a pile of it that was tender, juicy and yummy. This should be a staple.Their sweet potato fries are also the best in town. Their truffle oil regular fries with short rib is amazing and enough for leftovers and microwave very well the next day since they are fatter than your typical fast food which wilts once you nuke it.I don’t recommend the calamari. Typical gummy and over fried like any other place. If you want the best, go to La Mondina and you will discover what calamari should taste like.If you hate the noise especially on their busy Sundays, I highly recommend going during the afternoon. The best seating is in the side parlor and behind the VW bus next to the bar to block out the noise.Update. Decided to order online due to Mothers Day rush. Big mistake. Place was a mad house, not enough help at cashier to handle crowd. Ticket did not include side of fruit even though I paid for it on their website through Door Dash. Not employee fault, fault with bad communication between online ordering and print out at restaurant. Had to tell cashier to include it.The worst part was some short order cook decided to burn an English muffin to a black crisp that was inedible and include it in my wife’s lox Benedict. Thanks for my wife’s Mother’s Day breakfast. FYI, the sweet potato fries are a smaller portion to goNever again will I order online and pick up the food because you can’t inspect the food until you are home and I didn’t want to return to that disorganized restaurant.Update:The brioche bread is replaced with Kings Hawaiian sweet bread which still holds up and not fall apart. Not as buttery and great as a brioche but still acceptable. Bacon could be crispier on their Ultimate Breakfast Burger for texture. Bacon was a tad soggy and chewy. Perfectly cooked to order meat though, medium rare.Sweet potato fries are now tri colored but still crispy and amazing. If you desire tater tot style, Brick House Tavern in Neptune offer scrumptious gems that are crispy and not soggy.Lox with poached eggs breakfast now has crispy fried potato cakes which is an excellent replacement to the typical English muffin. A novel way to add texture to elevate this dish.“

4.5 Superb165 Reviews
Fast Break American • $
1635 NJ-37, Toms River - 9.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pork Roll Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Pancake Bacon Eggs Home Fries
Banana Stuffed French Toast
Spinach and Feta Omelette
Croissant French Toast
Eggs Bacon Home Fries
Waffle Special
Eggs Benedict
Avocado Toast
Quesadilla

“We go here every weekend (best grits, breakfast quesadillas, good omelets, good service!) while eating today they asked if we could switch tables to accommodate a larger party which we didn’t mind anyway, but they comped the bill! Good people great food!“

4.6 Superb79 Reviews
Town & Country Restaurant Diner • $
660 NJ-37, Toms River - 7.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Over Easy Eggs on Top of Corned Beef Hash with Crispy Homefries
Blueberry Pancakes Creamed Chipped Beef Meat Lovers Omelette
Fried Eggs with Side of Potatoes
Pastrami and French Fries
Fabulous Chicken Crochet
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chicken Soup Every Day
Hot Bread with Butter
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Biscuits and Gravy

“Food was great! Came out promptly and correct. Good deal for the price. It is a smaller place and could use some updating but a nice local spot!Wheelchair accessibility: May be hard to maneuver a wheelchair in here since it is a smaller space“

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
J B's Cousins Diner Diner • $
199 NJ-70, Toms River - 3.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Eggs and Jalapeno Breakfast Sandwich
Eggs and Potatoes
French Toast
Ham and Eggs
Bacon Strips
Patty Melt
Croissant
Red White
Rye Toast

“Great little hole-in-the wall diner! Not fancy but cutely themed for the older folks. Been coming here for years and it's always consistently good. We usually only have breakfast but I have had their triple decker club sandwiches and burgers which are also very good. Cash only!“

4.5 Superb42 Reviews
The Sunny Side Up Cafe Diner • $
664 Mantoloking Rd, Brick - 5.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Benedict Special
Mickey Mouse Pancake
All American Pancakes
French Toast
Sausage
Waffle

“Outstanding service and portion sizes are huge for reasonable prices. My 14 year old son frequents here alone, and they always treat him with the utmost respect and kindness. They allowed the girl scouts to setup a place to sell, which I thought was nice. Especially on a busy Saturday morning.“

4.4 Superb52 Reviews
Roadside Diner Diner • $
5016 NJ-33, Wall - 10.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Swiss Burger
Blueberry Pancakes

“I love this place! It's an old school, pre-WWII, train car style diner. The vintage layout gives it a cool & intimate vibe. My wife & I traveled over 30 minutes for this vintage vibe, & it delivered.Both the owner & the waiter were super friendly & welcoming. The owner is literally in the back cooking your food, with one waiter serving you. Once he finishes cooking for a few tables he comes out, gives a nod & a smile, then leaves you in peace to eat; so cool.Food was excellent! In my experience, it was better than typical diner food. It was also very cheap, but again, very good.I highly recommend you check this place out.“

4.3 Superb55 Reviews
Corner Post Diner & Restaurant Diner • $
2791 Hooper Ave, Brick - 4.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Farmers Omelette
Steak and Eggs
Monte Cristo
French Toast
Greek Salad
Home Fries
Pancakes

“I usually hate small cramp diners. So when I first walked in I was like "oh boy." To my surprise Everything about this place was great. The hostess and wait staff were friendly attentive and engaging.The coffee was better then an average cup. I want to know what brand it is. It had a bolder taste then standard diner coffee. The potatoes were awesome. The wooden menus were cool. Really had an old time local feel, in a time where that is just missing from everywhere and everything. The pork roll egg and cheese was good, but those potatoes were top notch. I'm going to come here again soon.“

4.2 Good57 Reviews
The Local Diner & Bakery Diner • $
5015 NJ-33, Farmingdale - 10.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Ham and Cheese on Bread Choice with Fries
Fried Tomatoes with Sriracha Mayo Spicy
Mushroom & Black Bean Quesadilla
Jumbo Fresh Baked Muffin
Nothing Fancy Egg Salad
Pot Roast Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Blueberry Pancakes
Roast Beef Club
Eggs Benedict

“Small location, really cozy, bright & clean with parking. Seems like the place where everyone would know your name. Really fresh food, great service. Had a turkey burger which was just ok until I added the coleslaw to it that took it up a notch. all the ingredients were fresh & my wife had the buffalo chicken sandwich which was just great. We were the last customers before closing & had some fried mozzarella rice calls as appetizers That were fresh & delicious. Had the coffee cake & gluten free apple cinnamon cake that my taste buds could not tell & they taste like small batch grandma baked cakes, Butter Warning! I actually ordered another set of each to take back home with us. Was so full, we drove down to Ashbury park to walk along the beach the burn off some calories. Will definitely keep this spot on my list of place for breakfast or lunch when down this side of Jersey or driving up through Pennsylvania.“

4.1 Good57 Reviews
JB's 57 Diner Diner • $
1101 NJ-70, Manchester - 6.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Swiss Burger and Fries
Classic Cheeseburger with Fries
Spinach Feta Cheese Omelette
Root Beer Float
French Fries
French Toast
blt Sandwich
Onion Rings
Home Fries
Cole Slaw

“I always wanted to try this place, cute fifties vibe at the front entrance, lots of fifties memorabilia on the walls inside. Black and white checkered flooring. It is not a huge place but they were plenty busy when my spouse and I visited for lunch. Waitresses were nice, we sat at a small counter there. There are booths along both sides of the wall.I have to say that we were both surprised by the food quality for the price. I had a mushroom Swiss burger, my spouse a classic cheese burger. They were a good sized burger, delicious french fries, small side of coleslaw, pickle, lettuce and two slices of tomato (who does that anymore?) The unexpected surprise was two onion rings. I have to say, its the little things that sets a place apart. Those onion rings were delicious, in fact our whole meal was. I will definitely visit againThey have a giant menu, since I like to do reviews, I had to mention that. They put up a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. It smelled so good I wish I had ordered that, but I will try it another time. Breakfast was still being served the patron to my right had a ample plate of scrambled eggs, toast, and home fried potatoes. Looked awesome.The only con I noticed was that the air vents needed to be cleaned, other than that, this place is a hidden gem in the Manchester plaza. ❤️☕❤️☕❤️“

4 Good41 Reviews
Holiday City Diner Diner • $
621 Mule Rd, Toms River - 8.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Swiss Omelette with Home Fries
Ham and Swiss Club Sandwich
Scrambled Eggs with Sausage
Scrambled Eggs Any Style
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Meatball Parm Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Reuben and Fries
Cheese Omelette
Eggs Benedict

“Conveniently located next to a blood testing facility, where you have just fasted all night is this kinda quaint L-shaped diner that spacious enough to get a personal feel and elbow room.Their menu has the typical diner, fair and the coffee flows freely. The food coming out is tasty and The plates are full of food, but it has a slight mass produced feel about it. Think of IHOPWhich is surely not the case, everything is being done fresh, but whenever you come to breakfast is miles away from that home griddled look.This place is one of my wife’s favorite places to have breakfast though. For years when I was on shift work, she would go here, she’s never minded dining alone. For the same reasons, I often ate my midday meal alone, which became a blessing when I started eating sushi.So it’s a bit out-of-the-way it’s a few miles down the road of Mule Road off of Route 37, but it’s a more affordable solution than many of the breakfast places in this area.Just as an FYI, this is Mac in the middle of a senior retirement village, there could be some crowded breakfast days.“

4 Good55 Reviews
The New Silverton Diner Diner • $
1848 Hooper Ave, Toms River - 5.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

2 Eggs Toast Potatoes with Coffee
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Roast Chicken Dinner
Corned Beef Hash
Homemade Soups
Onion Soup
Fried Fish
Home Fries
Sandwich
blt Club

“Old school diner, hasnt changed much in the past 20+ yrs, but clean and inviting. Reasonable prices and an accomodating variety of choices. I go regularly with my family. Its a diner, wish i could give it a 5Parking: Depending on when you go there is usually ample parking.“

4 Good63 Reviews
Rainbow Diner Restaurant Diner • $
849 NJ-70, Brick - 4.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Western Omelet & Homefries
Roast Beef and Swiss Club
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu
French Onion Soup
Rueben Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Salad
Bread Pudding

“A wonderful restaurant they give you a lot of food good attention the owner is a great guy he talks to you and wants to know how you're feeling and how comfortable you are never any problems when you're parking and you're going to enjoy yourself and I guarantee you you you will bring home a doggy bag “

4 Good93 Reviews
Lakehurst Diner Restaurant Diner • $
401 NJ-70, Lakehurst - 7.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pancakes with Eggs with Bacon
Chicken Salad Club Sandwich
Corned Beef Hash with Eggs
Greek Chicken Salad
Prime Rib Dinner
Hamburger Deluxe
Lakehurst Panini
Roast Beef Club
mmm Salmon Salad
Bagel Sandwich

“It was our first visit on very sad rainy day, but from the moment we were seated the sunshine came in the form of our wonderful waitress Mary, who was in happy mood, dancing and being just everywhere she could there for us...that was amazing first impression of our dinner and everything else was great - the food was very good (the portions were humongous), the atmosphere is very nice, place is spotless and looks like it was refurbished not to long ago (besides the bathrooms, they need attention). The kind of music they played was perfect (at least for us) and the volume level was also good - we could have comfortable conversation... If nothing would be good (but it was), I still would definitely come for the cheesecake - out of this world..we definitely going to be back for breakfast and lunch too (we will be back Mary..! - there is something about Mary)...?????“

3.9 Good93 Reviews
Toms River Diner Diner • $
445 NJ-37, Toms River - 9.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese
French Fries
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Wrap
Cheese Fries
Home Fries
Sandwich
Sausage
Burger
Toast

“Twas a dark and mildly overcast night with a few sprinkles hanging in the air when the urge came up on me... I want to go to the diner and not be so alone. Being alone is a horrible thing. So stop in did I and what to my eyes did behold a smattering of people and weary wait staff who still have genuine smiles and care for people. I got my food cooked to order and just the right amount of checking not too much not too little. With a laugh as I went to pay the bill the manager asked if I'd like to go cup or did I like the glass that much. Great people and diner food you expect in NJ. I'll be returning.“

3.8 Good99 Reviews
Four Seasons Diner Diner • $
823 Fischer Blvd, Toms River - 8.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Chicken Soup with Noodles or Rice
Turkey Club with Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Chicken Parmigiana
California Omelette
Prime Rib Dinner
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Salad
Club Sandwich
French Fries

“I live up the street and discovered this diner has the best soups in town. I order soup to-go there several times a week for lunch. While the soup always on point, it’s the customer service when i go to pick it up that makes the experience so enjoyable. I feel like I’m visiting friends when I walk in the door - always so friendly kind. They actually make me way to work there with them ?.I just really appreciate the welcoming family aspect of this diner and kind and loving hearts of those who work there. Oh, and try the stuffed pepper soup when they have it on the menu! *chef’s kiss* ?-Sandi Joy“

3.6 Good61 Reviews
Park Nine Diner Diner • $$
3320 US-9, Freehold - 10.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pancakes Bananas Pecans
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
French Onion Soup
Park Nine
Hamburger
Fries
Salad

“Changing my original review again. I’ve given them a shot and I’ve gone back several times and each time the food has been great and the service has been amazing. Also, looks like they have spruced up the place with some paint looks much better than it did a few years ago.“

3.6 Good83 Reviews
Brick Diner Diner • $
906 NJ-70, Brick - 4.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wild Chili Quesadilla Rolls
Cheeseburger Deluxe 12 95
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Grilled Chicken Salad
Creamy Rice Pudding
Stuffed Shells
French Fries
Roast Beef
Home Fries
Onion Rings

“Every good diner has a hefty menu, hearty portions, decent prices, and great food. Brick Diner checks all the boxes and if you get Amanda as your waitress, she's super. I had a hankering for eggs and corned beef hash and theirs made my day. Eat up!!“

3.5 Good82 Reviews
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