38 Best Diners near Madison

“The best of Madison NJ!
Locals love this restaurant me included! The Waverly has been here for as long as I can remember 40 years+
Great turkey dinner every Thursday.
Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Say hi to Bo the proprietor.“

“Great diner one of the best as far as im concerned go eat and you’ll agree“

“Definitely one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever eaten! I had the Crab Cakes Benedict, with a side of bacon! The food was so incredibly delicious, I didn’t want it to to end! So worth the 30 minute drive from Bergen County! I’m already planning on a return visit!“

“Delicious cakes and other items ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“You can't beat the breakfast they serve. Very tasty and large portions. Service is excellent and the new owners are very friendly and outgoing.“

“Great place. Food is delicious and staff is friendly and attentive.“

“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 .“

“love love this place! Love the staff and love the food! This is a little gem of a place! 5 stars all around!“

“This diner is worth going. We do not live in NJ but we stop in on the way back from NYC. The food is delicious, the service is spot on. The owners are very welcoming. Keep it going Caldwell Diner!“

“Good breakfast friendly staff“

“Awesome food. Amazing deserts. Great prices. Love ❤️“

“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.“

“Just about the nicest what I assume to be mother and daughter combo workin the counter. The food also was cooked perfectly. The kitchen actually listened to well done crispy Taylor ham instructions. Will be back again when I’m in the area.“

“The food is always good and the staff is great! Gus and his cooks do a great job!“

“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.“

“Great food, fast service. Been coming here for years. Don’t mind the 80’s music but they have it CRANKED. Came in for breakfast and couldn’t even have a conversation with my wife as Journey played in the background.“

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

“Food was very good, portions and pricing are also great!
The atmosphere is also interesting and nice!
Unfortunately, they forgot the salad that was supposed to come with the chicken sandwich I had gotten. I just got 3 bags of balsamic vinaigrette dressing and no salad.“

“Peppercorn Diner
Peppercorn Diner is a classic, cozy spot known for its hearty American comfort food. Breakfast and brunch are highlights, with fluffy pancakes, omelets, and skillets that are both generous and flavorful. Lunch and dinner offerings include sandwiches, burgers, and daily specials, all made fresh with quality ingredients. The service is typically warm and attentive, creating a welcoming, neighborhood-diner vibe. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, perfect for a relaxed meal. Prices are reasonable, making it a reliable choice for satisfying portions without breaking the bank.“

“Outstanding breakfast sandwiches!! Just moved into the neighborhood and will definitely be going back! Highly recommend!“

“I would like to start the review with saying that our server Tony/Antonio was THE BEST. He is a gentleman and a scholar and amazing person and is great at what he does. I went to with my fiancé, sister and brother-in-law to Montville Diner before going pumpkin picking on a Sunday. The food was great! We'll all had breakfast, my sister and I both ordered the western omelet and added cheese (American and Mozzarella), bro-in-law had eggs benedict and my fiancé had a plain scrambled and home fries. Cozy Diner with normal diner pricing, solid food, and even better service. Will be coming back and would highly recommend to check out.“

“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!“

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“The food is great. They give you a lot for your money. I never could finish my food“

“I was there on October 24, 2025 Friday. I had dinner that day. The food is always delicious and cooked to perfection. I love sitting on the patio. It's a great atmosphere.“

“Great service ! Our waitress Christina was very nice and very happy ! Recommend the chicken parm on a pita ! Great recommendation!!!! We do try to come weekly and the main reason is Christina!“

“I hesitated to come here because I saw negative reviews somewhere about the food, but I’m happy that I did because it was delicious. The people were really nice, the food was great (huge portions), and it was clean. I will absolutely come here again and again.

Parking: Easy to get into and plenty of parking“

“Great food and amazing servers. Very happy this my second time. I come on early Sunday morning for my me time. It's family friendly and the food is great variety for every pallete just about .

Vegetarian options: There are options without meat

Dietary restrictions: There are turkey sausage and bacon.

Kid-friendliness: Family“

“It’s a classic Jersey diner. Good food, good service all the classic menu items.“

“We always have excellent food here. Breakfast specials… Eggs, toast, home fries, sausage, juice and coffee! They are very generous here! Service is friendly and accurate! Totally recommend the East Hanover Diner! And reasonable!“

“Best Onion Rings ever! Friendly service and a great place to dine.“

“Great food and great service at this excellent NJ diner. The omelettes, corned beef hash, home fries and bacon were all perfectly prepared. Service was friendly and quick. Prices are in line with other NJ diners. Highly recommend for breakfast!“

“excellent food and customer service always“

“It is a nice place to eat and food is good“

“My copilot and I were in the area for some training and decided to stop here on a whim one night. We are so happy that we did! What we found was an absolute gem of a diner! The menu is vast, breakfast served all day, good prices, and really amazing staff (Julia is astonishing!) We ended up eating at least one meal here, with few exceptions, every day while we were in town (2 1/2 weeks!) We trained almost everything on the menu at least once and can say that the Chicken Marsala, pancakes, and pot roast were my favorite. Also, be sure to save room for dessert because the cheesecake is easily in my top three ever! Don't hesitate to stop here anytime! You won't regret it!“

“Always a great experience at the Ritz!“

“The Thanksgiving food was mind blowing“

“Great service always friendly and helpful if you are undecided about to order. You are treated like family my the staff and owner. Food is Amazing you can't go wrong with anything you order Great portions too!!“