50 Best Diners near Newark

“What a great and convenient place to have lunch or breakfast. I truly enjoy the sandwiches and soups. My favorite is beef barley on Tuesdays. Chicken noodle fills the bill any day with different pastas to satisfy your palate. Friendly service and just a great place to eat. Come and enjoy your meal, it will truly be worth it.!!!“

“My children and I were on a stop over in New Jersey recently, making our way back from a holiday in South Africa, when we needed breakfast as we tried to adjust to the time change. Central Restaurant was a little bit of a drive from our airport hotel (about 5 miles), but they were open at 6:00 am and the online menu showed promise. The restaurant is a neighborhood greasy spoon, with all the cast of characters you would expect of such a place. The owners are Greek transplants, the clientele is mostly the black neighbors who live nearby, a line up of police officers and construction workers waiting for to-go orders, and travelers like us who may or may not know what they are in for. I saw grits on the menu which told me everything I needed to know about this place. They did not disappoint. First thing - to the restroom. If it’s clean you know the kitchen will be in order also. It was tiny, but clean and smelled good. My son ordered the Denver omelet with grits, I ordered fish and grits, and my daughter ordered the French toast breakfast with a side of grits. The grits were on point - creamy with that pat of butter pooling on the top. The French toast was just the right amount of crunchy (on the edges) and tender with a tiny bit more cinnamon for enhanced flavor. The Denver omelet was well cooked with just a bit of browning on top, but a tender and medium soft interior. The fish was unexpected as it had a coating and it was fried. But, the exterior was crunchy with a flaky tender flesh interior. I can’t speak to the rest of the menu, but our orders were all A-plus calibre for a neighborhood greasy spoon. If you like this kind of atmosphere and breakfast food, don’t miss out if you happen to be in town!“

“Cheff on front open grill Jose is such a blessing. He is an exampleof results of gratitude and the typical Guadalajara out of this world Goof fellow. I learn a new rithem while watching him prepare my meal with absolute care and Love for what he is doing. To be in Restaurnt busines take the skill of serve hem all and love them all. He is not only a Virgin Mary admiror but ËL SI TIENE MADRE PARA TRABAJAR Y SUSTETAR SUS BENDICIONES¨ In god we trust as well as in skill workers like him. Benedictum Dominus!“

“I have been coming to The Little Diner every day for the past week for breakfast, and it has quickly become one of my favorite little spots. The ladies who work there are always incredibly welcoming, friendly, and kind. After only a few visits, they already know my order by heart, which makes every morning feel a little more personal and special. That kind of genuine hospitality is hard to find these days.

The Little Diner truly lives up to its name—it is a charming, cozy place filled with warmth, kindness, and a real neighborhood feeling. You are not treated like just another customer; you are made to feel comfortable and appreciated from the moment you walk through the door. Between the friendly service, the welcoming atmosphere, and the great breakfast, I look forward to coming back each morning. I highly recommend this wonderful little gem!“

“La mejor y deliciosa panaderia Ecuatoriana en Newark New Jersey.“

“awesome food, great service!“

“Great service by Miranda our waitress. Tasty food and cleanliness of a high standard.“

“Tucked away from everything else, and therefore quieter than other places, not that Newark Terminal B was busy. Good Veggie options from an indian, mex and burger world. Speedy service. Atmosphere is not a thing is an airport food place. Service could have been better/ friendlier - but they are very happy to engage with people that want to talk.“

“Fantastic food and staff. The cocktails are great too.“

“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.“

“corn beef Ruben + Rice Pudding dessert excellent“

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

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

“Delicious food, friendly people, reasonable prices.“

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

“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…“

“The food and the service. Always good!“

“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“

“Delicious food and authentic NJ diner experience at Seaport Diner!! I got the Reuben sandwich with fries, it was huge and had amazing flavor - the corned beef was tender, the cheese melty, rye bread was toasty, and the sauerkraut with Russian dressing made it perfect. Plus it was open face, a really unique touch, served with crunchy pickles, sauerkraut and yummy fries. A feast for sure! My family for sunny side eggs (perfectly cooked) with crispy bacon and pancakes. They were super happy, said it was delicious. The location is perfect for a meal near Newark airport. The service was great, food was served nice and hot, place was clean. And you get that cool New Jersey diner vibe with leather booths and cool bar seating. I definitely recommend Seaport Diner - we will be back!!“

“Generous amount of food. I ordered Turkey, which is one of the dishes I rate diners on. Compared to other diners, this is a bit above average. However, even with loads of gravy (they gave me a bowl full) and with a mild stuffing, I felt it was a little bland. Good for people on a low-salt diet? I needed to add a lot of pepper and some salt. I still would have liked a more savory taste. Nevertheless, the portion was big and the "side salad" was more like a mini salad entree. Take a look at the pictures. Wait staff was very nice. Lots of people there on a Sunday morning, so you may have to wait. Price is slightly high, but then everything is compared to a few years ago. BUT I'd rather pay more for this kind of quality. I will go back when I am in the area again.“

“foods good and we have little trouble parking. nice staff“

“OMG THE MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATO'S AND GRAVY WITH BREAD AND BUTTER TO DIP IN THE GRAVY. 😋. AND THE FISH CRISPY FRIED FISH WITH MACARONI AND CHEESE. 😋 😋 😋“

“We got an Airbnb arpund the Corner and wanted an authentic breakfast.
The Lady who Served was Kind and explained everything to us and was patient.
Food was good, Portion sizes alot bigger than expected, although the Pancakes could have used some syrup imo.
Still a recommendation, even though it's a busy place, it adds to the Charme for Sure.
Muchas Gracias !“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Everything you want in a dinner. Brown panels, old style billboard menu, bar stools and booths. It looks like its out of the 80s or 90s. I love it. A healthy serving of Western Omelette and Gritz for the now current price of $10. Definitely going back“

“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!“

“I eat breakfast here about 3-4x a week and the food is good. My only issue is that on Aug 12 2025 I ordered my usually breakfast sandwiches and instead of telling me they ran out of eggs they sold me the sandwiches at full price and yea beef bacon cheese on a roll with jelly does not hit the same without eggs. I didn't hold it against them and I came in today Aug 13 and me not even asking for anything free or any favors started to inform the woman at the counter what happened and she just cut me off mid sentence and asked for my order she clearly did not care. I left it alone and this was my favorite breakfast spot but today will be the last time I give them my business. The food is great tho.“

“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.“

“Great place for dinner and drinks“

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

“great experience, good food nice vibe“

“The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding! A big thank you to Theo and the gentleman who greets you as soon as you walk in—they made us feel welcomed right away. Great experience all around. Highly recommend!“

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

“I don’t know what I would do without George and his staff. Anyone who says they are rude and they waited 45 minutes for food, obviously has never been to a local establishment where everything is cooked to order. It’s not McDonald’s. I literally eat here between 4 and 6 times a week. Sometimes alone, sometimes with my family. I know everyone by name and they know mine. They even sit and have conversations with me if it’s not busy! This place is a true gem, which is why you might wait to sit on a weekend or at dinner time. There is nowhere better. Just the atmosphere makes me not want to leave every time I’m there. And again, George, the owner, and his staff are the most dedicated, friendly, and loyal people around!“

“My breakfast was great this morning.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. There’s an amazing fusion of American and Mexican meals. I had something from the regular menu and my husband had something from the Mexican menu. Our server Destiny was also very courteous and gave good service. If you’re ever looking for a diner in the area, this is the place to be!!!“

“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.“

“This is a new place for me. It's a little hole in the wall easy to miss. But they've been here for a long time. The food and the service will both good as far as atmosphere goes to no frills place. And the prices were reasonable too.“

“Haven’t had a bad meal yet!“

“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.“

“The staff were very friendly, attentive, and efficient. The food was DELICIOUS and portions were generous! I would definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the area!!!“

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

“Food in this place is amazingly delicious!“

“We went tonight, 1/11/23 after work at around 4:30 and we’re very pleased not only with our food, but our waitress was great! She listened to everything we wanted and we got everything exactly how we wanted it….she was very good! Thank you to Martha for excellent service…..👍“

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“The place has gone down hill,the waiter look like a homeless person!!! I will never go back and the food was trouble“