I'm a huge Jersey diner fan and I heard about this place through a video on Business Insider. I've been meaning to go to a diner with the classic train car style and this place delivers. I went around lunchtime on a Monday and this place is packed. If you want a quiet meal, I recommend off peak hours. They do got outdoor seating but it feels more of a complete experience to eat inside. I got a simple coffee with biscuits and gravy and the whole place is no frills - just a sit down and enjoy your time vibe. It's cash only but honestly, for a place like this, it works out pretty well. Prices are fair, service is quick, meals are what you expect, what more do you want?
The only caveat to the place is the parking situation. I'm no Summit native so when I tried to find parking, I found the 1.5 hour parking spots quite limiting especially as someone who wanted to walk around and explore this town. There are spots for 5 hour parking a little away but it'll be a walk to get to the diner. The parking garage requiring reservations for non residents I also found the most bizarre system I've seen for parking in NJ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Swartout
Perfect example of classic American diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Celestino
Truly a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service is wonderful. Coffee is the best around. Had a Taylor ham and eggs super. Nice place for a old fashioned diner experience....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam MacRae
What your inner child imagines and hopes a diner can be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Silverman
A must visit type of place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Ballou
Comsistent ans affordable. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pam Edwards
I am salvating right now. Thinking about the ham off the bone and that beautiful roll with the Mayonnaise It swallowed down with a beautiful soup. Preferably bean, but I do like the chicken. I love either one. I know that things are different for you now. I remember going was young chick 1980s sitting there at the counter. I was always a counter girl looking at the handsome man. There was one who had AI for me. I remember that clearly every week I would go in and he would look at me and I'd look at him.And we'll be like oh my goodness.That's a great memory!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Khalaf
Had an amazing meal at Summit Diner, and it’s no surprise it’s ranked NJ’s top diner! The Taylor ham, egg, and cheese on a roll was perfection – crispy edges, melty cheese, and that iconic Jersey ham flavor. I also tried the turkey club, and it was stacked with fresh turkey, crispy bacon, and perfectly toasted bread. Coffee was strong, bottomless, and kept coming. The staff was super friendly and quick, even with a busy crowd. The retro vibe with swivel stools and chrome details is spot-on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorie Mouklas
One of the bestbold time diners in NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen Valenciano
Breakfast was delicious, perfect over easy eggs and the best french toast I ever had. I cannot not say the same about the rude guy taking my order
Terrible service from a gentleman. They serve people running and are very uneducated, they have no patience. The food is well made but the service is horrible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
San francisco
What a historic gem. This needs to be preserved. Great great place. Go there!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peachy Kim
Respectfully, people come here for the vintage vibes. The price is right, but the food is bland. We sat at the bar and were so disturbed by one staff member who counted a huge stack of cash, then proceeded to make a salad with unwashed hands, no gloves. He even stirred the dressing with his fingers. So gross. Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Gary Rynar
Large portions resonable prices great food no frills no nonsense
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M R
Sorry but the food is below your average dinner food. Potatoes smelled of old oil, mediocre crab cakes and burger. We were disappointed. Nice service and atmosphere outside on a sunny day
I'm a huge Jersey diner fan and I heard about this place through a video on Business Insider. I've been meaning to go to a diner with the classic train car style and this place delivers. I went around lunchtime on a Monday and this place is packed. If you want a quiet meal, I recommend off peak hours. They do got outdoor seating but it feels more of a complete experience to eat inside. I got a simple coffee with biscuits and gravy and the whole place is no frills - just a sit down and enjoy your time vibe. It's cash only but honestly, for a place like this, it works out pretty well. Prices are fair, service is quick, meals are what you expect, what more do you want?
The only caveat to the place is the parking situation. I'm no Summit native so when I tried to find parking, I found the 1.5 hour parking spots quite limiting especially as someone who wanted to walk around and explore this town. There are spots for 5 hour parking a little away but it'll be a walk to get to the diner. The parking garage requiring reservations for non residents I also found the most bizarre system I've seen for parking in NJ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect example of classic American diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service is wonderful. Coffee is the best around. Had a Taylor ham and eggs super. Nice place for a old fashioned diner experience....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What your inner child imagines and hopes a diner can be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A must visit type of place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Comsistent ans affordable. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I am salvating right now. Thinking about the ham off the bone and that beautiful roll with the Mayonnaise It swallowed down with a beautiful soup. Preferably bean, but I do like the chicken. I love either one. I know that things are different for you now. I remember going was young chick 1980s sitting there at the counter. I was always a counter girl looking at the handsome man. There was one who had AI for me. I remember that clearly every week I would go in and he would look at me and I'd look at him.And we'll be like oh my goodness.That's a great memory!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing meal at Summit Diner, and it’s no surprise it’s ranked NJ’s top diner! The Taylor ham, egg, and cheese on a roll was perfection – crispy edges, melty cheese, and that iconic Jersey ham flavor. I also tried the turkey club, and it was stacked with fresh turkey, crispy bacon, and perfectly toasted bread. Coffee was strong, bottomless, and kept coming. The staff was super friendly and quick, even with a busy crowd. The retro vibe with swivel stools and chrome details is spot-on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the bestbold time diners in NJ!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast was delicious, perfect over easy eggs and the best french toast I ever had. I cannot not say the same about the rude guy taking my order
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Terrible service from a gentleman. They serve people running and are very uneducated, they have no patience. The food is well made but the service is horrible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
What a historic gem. This needs to be preserved. Great great place. Go there!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Respectfully, people come here for the vintage vibes. The price is right, but the food is bland. We sat at the bar and were so disturbed by one staff member who counted a huge stack of cash, then proceeded to make a salad with unwashed hands, no gloves. He even stirred the dressing with his fingers. So gross. Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Large portions resonable prices great food no frills no nonsense
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sorry but the food is below your average dinner food. Potatoes smelled of old oil, mediocre crab cakes and burger. We were disappointed. Nice service and atmosphere outside on a sunny day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
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