My husband and I caught sight of this retro looking diner from Route 17 and followed our curiosity inside. As diners go, Suburban Diner is far from a grimy, greasy spoon. For a diner that's been around since the fifties, the inside is surprisingly clean and modernized. The space is also pretty cavernous, with tables and booths stretching to both to the left and right of the entrance.
The menu reads like a classic diners' - lots of sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pastas, and brunch options. We ordered one of their burgers, which was just fine. I appreciated that it was served on a brioche bun and that the patty had achieved a decent char.
What surprised me was that there was a separate menu for specials...and lots of customers were ordering them. To wit, I caught sight of a small roast chicken arriving at a nearby table, complete with vegetables and mashed potatoes. It was a surprising thing to see coming from a diner kitchen, and it made us spontaneously choose a beet salad from the specials. With roasted red peppers, avocado, beets, and hearty slices of feta (which we swapped for the goat cheese it normally comes with), this was a truly robust salad and stole our burger's spotlight.
This is a busy diner, so service is without frills. There were small things, like the dirty silverware and our server's curt, monosyllabic interactions, but I also think expectations should be curbed at a casual eatery like this one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
alex monte
Eventing is amazing here! From the Sammy's to the pasta. Deserts are too die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bill huskin
Great place for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry Peachey
Food was great, and dessert selection was stupendous! Not quite a diner atmosphere, however, at least where we sat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Ferrigno
Best diner around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Marie LaRocca
The food is always good. Always consistent. Great service. Reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan (Flavor Wanderer)
Came here for early brunch and had a good experience. They have a wide menu selection full of delicious foods and drinks to choose from, from all-day breakfast to burgers to salads, to steak. They have it all. We got the all-day breakfast selections, and they were pretty good. The only critic I have was that the food barely had any flavor, so I had to add my own salt and pepper.
The staff were super friendly, nice, and attentive.
Be aware to get there early because this place gets insanely busy for brunch/lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Cheesecake, Disco Fries
Lynn Hardy
If you are in the area STOP here !! Great menu has a lot of choices so u will definitely find something, staff was great no wait times clean ,prices were great open till 11pm for late nights:) we went three nights in a row on vacation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gus Valencia
We go to this diner often, try different foods, and I'm never disappointed. They serve plenty of food with great taste. Staff are attentive and friendly.
Terrible food not recommend at all quality is at the same level as McDonald’s price three times higher,vomited all night
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bill Kehoe
Epitomizes the best of New Jersey diners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Western Omelet and Homefries
Peter
Amazing place. The interior decor is beautiful. The restaurant, as well as the bathroom, were spotless. The food offers big and very flavorful portions. The service is terrific. Everyone was so polite and patient. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be back soon.
My husband and I caught sight of this retro looking diner from Route 17 and followed our curiosity inside. As diners go, Suburban Diner is far from a grimy, greasy spoon. For a diner that's been around since the fifties, the inside is surprisingly clean and modernized. The space is also pretty cavernous, with tables and booths stretching to both to the left and right of the entrance.
The menu reads like a classic diners' - lots of sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pastas, and brunch options. We ordered one of their burgers, which was just fine. I appreciated that it was served on a brioche bun and that the patty had achieved a decent char.
What surprised me was that there was a separate menu for specials...and lots of customers were ordering them. To wit, I caught sight of a small roast chicken arriving at a nearby table, complete with vegetables and mashed potatoes. It was a surprising thing to see coming from a diner kitchen, and it made us spontaneously choose a beet salad from the specials. With roasted red peppers, avocado, beets, and hearty slices of feta (which we swapped for the goat cheese it normally comes with), this was a truly robust salad and stole our burger's spotlight.
This is a busy diner, so service is without frills. There were small things, like the dirty silverware and our server's curt, monosyllabic interactions, but I also think expectations should be curbed at a casual eatery like this one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Eventing is amazing here! From the Sammy's to the pasta. Deserts are too die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great, and dessert selection was stupendous! Not quite a diner atmosphere, however, at least where we sat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best diner around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always good. Always consistent.
Great service.
Reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for early brunch and had a good experience. They have a wide menu selection full of delicious foods and drinks to choose from, from all-day breakfast to burgers to salads, to steak. They have it all. We got the all-day breakfast selections, and they were pretty good. The only critic I have was that the food barely had any flavor, so I had to add my own salt and pepper.
The staff were super friendly, nice, and attentive.
Be aware to get there early because this place gets insanely busy for brunch/lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Cheesecake, Disco Fries
If you are in the area STOP here !! Great menu has a lot of choices so u will definitely find something, staff was great no wait times clean ,prices were great open till 11pm for late nights:) we went three nights in a row on vacation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We go to this diner often, try different foods, and I'm never disappointed. They serve plenty of food with great taste. Staff are attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burgers great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Terrible food not recommend at all quality is at the same level as McDonald’s price three times higher,vomited all night
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Epitomizes the best of New Jersey diners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Western Omelet and Homefries
Amazing place. The interior decor is beautiful. The restaurant, as well as the bathroom, were spotless. The food offers big and very flavorful portions. The service is terrific. Everyone was so polite and patient. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be back soon.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: City Grill Panini
Really nice diner, staff was very pleasant and the food was great. Quick service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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