42 Best Diners near Metuchen

“Great Food and great service, Sue and Mariolla are the best. My co-worker and I go there at least once a week whether in person or ordering online Sue makes it happen. Sue knows all of our orders and she takes care of us making sure I food comes out perfect and hot. Sue is kind, helpful and friendly so we love coming there to see her and the food.“

“Very clean and well-kept inside, despite the slightly ragged condition outside. Very reasonably priced, good diner food.“

“Great food with excellent service.“

“Good food, reasonably priced and the staff are friendly. Enjoyed lunch on Friday with some friends. Sharon was very welcoming and Francesca got all our orders just right! Thanks for a great experience.“

“Great service every time I’ve been there“

“New menu fantastic. Don't drive by this diner, stop! Food excellent, service on spot, owner does everything, fantastic cook, friendly, made to order. Best kept secret in the area. Try it, you will like it. My husband and I have been customers for years. Just keeps getting better.“

“Delicious food, and the coffee is great!“

“Great chili dogs and fries from The Prince of Bayway!“

“OMG... Thank goodness a true Diner has arrived! Moved to Morgan's Bluff 4 yrs ago and I was so disappointed with the Ocean diner. If you can't make a good breakfast or a decent hamburger, you're useless to me as a diner! Guiseppe and son Sergio have already made a name for themselves by serving awesome tasting food in abundance, great service in an immaculate and friendly environment. Love the way they come to each table to see if all is good...making you feel comfortable like they've known you forever!! Keep up the good work. Buena fortuna!“

“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 .“

“Good breakfast friendly staff“

“The food and the service. Always good!“

“Best waitresses around! Great Greek burger Gyros excellent Great fries Eggs fast and perfect The cooks can make anything And make it perfect!! Dessert are the best around!! Cakes are to die for“

“Very good people! always pleasant. Food is delicious, and you get big portions. highly recommend.“

“We needed a place to get together after a game with a lot of people. The Colonial didn’t hesitate when I said 20 people. We came and they sat us in the back so we could all be together. Phil and Pedro were an amazing team. They organized our checks by family and all of our food came out hot, fast and delicious. So very thankful for this option in the area!“

“I visited Henry's Diner on Tuesday March 25th, at around 12:30 and it did not disappoint! Parking was somewhat limited, and upon approaching the diner, I noticed a line that had formed. It took me about 20 minutes of waiting before I could sit down. The interior was well maintained and clean with a welcoming atmosphere, because as soon as I sat down, I was greeted by my server in a very nice manner! I ordered the breakfast burger and a side of chicken fingers that came along with fries. All of these dishes were incredible! The burger was juicy and not dry, the egg had a nice yolk, with very tasty bacon, and the fries were very crispy and seasoned well, as well as the chicken tenders being breaded beautifully and having a nice crunch. The diner accepts Rutgers student meal swipes, which is very convenient for any Rutgers students who want to dine here! The menu also caters to various dietary preferences, offering vegetarian options like the melted brie and cranberry sandwich on whole grain bread. The total came out to around $24 for my meal, and considering the amount of food I got for the price, I'd say I'm willing to come back! Overall, Henry's Diner provided a delightful dining experience with its nostalgic yet modern ambiance, attentive service, and diverse menu. It's a spot I'd recommend come back to in a pinch!“

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

“delicious food recommend the french toast with almolds“

“Every time I come here the food is great...Thanks Rich.“

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

“Really great spot and great food. I go to this spot often for breakfast and the food was always great. Customer service is great. Price may be compared to a diner but it's worth it. Give it a try. There is a reason why all the older heads eats here.“

“Today I had a Mediterranean Wrap... ooo it was so good! Eggs with black olives, feta & tomatoes. The waiter is always coming around with coffee & tea refills & the waitress we had was super friendly! Delicious wrap, piping hot and over-stuffed!“

“The food is amazing my family and I love it“

“The food was good pricing was average and you got a good amount for the price cheaper if you pay with cash

Parking: Getting out of the parking lot a little tricky

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp“

“This place is top notch all around. The food is outstanding. The owners and management have it together and clearly know what they're doing. Customer service is very important and it's great here. This place cares about its customers. My husband and I will continue to dine here many times over the years. God bless. 5 stars“

“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.“

“We arrived around 5:00 PM on a Thursday. We were the only customers so there was parking on the street and plenty of parking in the back lot. Looking from the outside, this diner has a very nostalgic feel to it.The cook greeted us when we walked in and took our orders immediately. We each ordered the lunch special that consisted of 2 Texas weiners (with everything on it), fries, and a can of soda at a decent price of $12. The food was ready in about 5 minutes and the texas weiners were great! The atmosphere was quiet during the time we went, making it slightly awkward while we were eating, but the experience was great nonetheless.We will definitely come here again!“

“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!“

“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“

“Breakfast was good, service was good. our server was nice and polite with a smile.“

“picked up a toogoodtogo order. price of the items were originally$18 , discounted to $6. items were a pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich, a bag of chips and a soda. if that is regularly $18, then their food is WAY over priced. I'm also about 20-25 minutes away. definitely wasn't worth my time or the distance traveled. I will not be reordering the discounted food. and if that is their regular price, then they are way overpriced so I will not go for regularly priced food.“

“Ate here twice in the past week on the way from Boston to Maryland and back. First night was on. Tuesday after 9:00 pm. Service could not have been more courteous, didn’t rush us at all, and had wonderful”diner fare” Turkey dinner and fish & chips. Liked it so much we routes aiurneeturn trip to stop here for dinner on the way back. Great open-faced roast beef, another fish & chips, and the “]waitress special”- grilled cheese with tomato and bacon. Service again was great , food very filling and tasty. Great family stop- something for everyone. Loved it!“

“Staff is caring & kind - fabulous! Food is excellent & plentiful. I’ve been coming to Sherban’s for over 50 years & highly recommend them!! Service is top notch. There may be other diners, but none compare to Sherban’s. I’m a customer for life ❤️“

“Just went on a Sunday for lunch and had a wonderful experience. Attentive wait staff, delicious food, large portions. Will definitely be back.“

“Place seems clean staff was friendly the food I had ordered tasted ok but I was a little unhappy about the size of the my omelette given the cost and seeing the serving size of so many other meals ….too little overall and no wow factor if your going to serve less then use better ingredients when it comes to what you put in the food it didn’t say I need to come back here to me $20 for a meat lovers omelette with two kinds of frozen meat. Ehhh“

“The food is always amazing and the services is always the best ! Great food at great prices“

“very clean, fast and friendly service. Definitely recommend breakfast. gotta try dinner next lol. enjoy!“

“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!“

“Our waitress with the best energy when I tell you Nicole thank for being our service. Place so clean even bathroom I was amazed and they serve alcohol beverages until 1am omg hands down better then omega, Edison diner, sky lark ECT and the prices was impeccable. See you guys again soon love the Mr & Mrs. Singleton.“

“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!!“

“"No seed oils, grass-fed beef, grass-fed dairy, pastured raised eggs, scratch kitchen," says the Skylark Diner website. Based on the first-rate meals we enjoyed the other night, I think this is honest. I've gotten so used to just-okay cuisine served at the plethora of just-okay restaurants, I can vouch for that scratch kitchen claim, as Skylark reminded me of just how good food can taste. We shall return.

Skylark's on-line reservation form offered nothing before 6:30 in the evening. But when we arrived, many tables were open, so I don't see why we could not have made it 6:00, which is what I'd would've preferred. Next time, I'll just call.

A tip of the hat for Skylark's policy of discounting the bill by 3% if you pay in cash. Why don't all retail establishments offer this? It ought to be the law. Restaurants and stores that charge the same for payment in cash or credit card make more money if you pay with the former, as they don't have to fork over a cut to the banks issuing the latter.“