We’re a group of hikers who meet every Monday to explore the Monmouth County parks — and lunch is always part of the plan! Recently, we discovered the Roadside Diner in Wall Township, which has undergone a complete refurbishment, and we were very impressed.
The food was delicious and received high praise from all 9 of us. This diner checks every box a great restaurant should:
✅ Super clean – spotless from top to bottom.
✅ Great food – fresh, tasty, and satisfying.
✅ Fair prices – excellent value for the quality.
✅ Wonderful service – the owner personally greets guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
We happily give the Roadside Diner a 10/10 and will definitely be back after future hikes. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deana Bartenope
Work locally, great PEC sandwich. Have to U-turn around 33 which is a hassle during the week, weekends should be easier (no traffic) great old school. Brings back memories of ShortStop in Bloomfield IYKYK
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Meekins
This place was an awesome find. We’re in town for hockey and it’s always hard to find a place that can take a bunch of us. We had a little time in between games and we all just sort of ended up at the same place. I always feel bad storming a business, but they were so welcoming, the food was amazing, the service was top notch. Owner was super nice, great family owned place. 10/10 recommend. Please do yourself a favor and go support this diner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Cahill
Good food, friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz Cohen (Liz)
My husband got the truckstop bowl, homemade corned beef hash and eggs over easy with toast. He raved about the hash and the coffee was excellent. I got the quesadilla with potatoes and the fresh tomato and peppers such generous helpings. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Martin
Great diner experience. Unique building great atmosphere. All breakfast items were great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanda Geddie Brickner
5 stars!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing little diner!♥️♥️♥️
Beautiful in its uniquely vintage way.
Family owned and operated.
Nice people
Crazy delicious food!
Big portions
Homemade cakes, biscuits, and some unique menu offerings.
Loved every minute!
Anita Livingston
I just went to the roadside diner today for the most wonderful amazing appetizing, waffles imaginable I would tell every single friend of mine about it and you do an awesome job. I love the jukebox that was my favorite and also the old time phone that was so cool to see you again. Wow you keep up the good work and will be probably seeing you soon down the road I would love to see what I’m gonna get next and you guys the most friendliest, most kindest staff and the sweetest people in the world enjoy and good luck to everything. I’ll see you soon.
Michele Selvaggio
Cool vibe, and the server was very sweet, but the food was pretty bland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michael Mclaughlin
We had a very awesome time with some special friends. All the way up from Texas (originally from NJ) and was delighted to have gone to a "real" Jersey diner. Nancy is a real firecracker and delivered great service and conversation. Still wondering "what she had to drink". Thank you Nancy!
My wife and I are on the #eatjersey challenge to visit and have a meal in all 564 towns of NJ. We chose The Roadside Diner for Wall Township, our 149th town.
Great food and service. We enjoyed some breakfast staples, including: French Toast, Steak & Eggs, Short Stack of Pancakes, and Bacon.
This place is a classic Jersey diner and one of the few that has the retro "train car" looking style. Located at the crossroads of NJ Routes 33 & 34, the diner was featured on the cover of Bon Jovi's "Crossroads" album (which was their greatest hits). One of our goals was to re-create the album cover and the staff helped us on a rainy Saturday when the place wasn't too busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Bacon and Hash Browns, French Toast Deluxe
Jeramy Forester
Great reuben and fresh coffee. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Briar Nelson
Bon Jovi Cross Road album cover was taken here.
Anthony Robichaud
Great food and great atmosphere! Feels like a movie!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mikey mike
No frills just a great diner always feel welcomed. Coffee is always hot. And the food is always good...
We’re a group of hikers who meet every Monday to explore the Monmouth County parks — and lunch is always part of the plan! Recently, we discovered the Roadside Diner in Wall Township, which has undergone a complete refurbishment, and we were very impressed.
The food was delicious and received high praise from all 9 of us. This diner checks every box a great restaurant should:
✅ Super clean – spotless from top to bottom.
✅ Great food – fresh, tasty, and satisfying.
✅ Fair prices – excellent value for the quality.
✅ Wonderful service – the owner personally greets guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
We happily give the Roadside Diner a 10/10 and will definitely be back after future hikes. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Work locally, great PEC sandwich. Have to U-turn around 33 which is a hassle during the week, weekends should be easier (no traffic) great old school. Brings back memories of ShortStop in Bloomfield IYKYK
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was an awesome find. We’re in town for hockey and it’s always hard to find a place that can take a bunch of us. We had a little time in between games and we all just sort of ended up at the same place. I always feel bad storming a business, but they were so welcoming, the food was amazing, the service was top notch. Owner was super nice, great family owned place. 10/10 recommend. Please do yourself a favor and go support this diner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband got the truckstop bowl, homemade corned beef hash and eggs over easy with toast. He raved about the hash and the coffee was excellent. I got the quesadilla with potatoes and the fresh tomato and peppers such generous helpings. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great diner experience. Unique building great atmosphere. All breakfast items were great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing little diner!♥️♥️♥️ Beautiful in its uniquely vintage way. Family owned and operated. Nice people Crazy delicious food! Big portions Homemade cakes, biscuits, and some unique menu offerings. Loved every minute!
I just went to the roadside diner today for the most wonderful amazing appetizing, waffles imaginable I would tell every single friend of mine about it and you do an awesome job. I love the jukebox that was my favorite and also the old time phone that was so cool to see you again. Wow you keep up the good work and will be probably seeing you soon down the road I would love to see what I’m gonna get next and you guys the most friendliest, most kindest staff and the sweetest people in the world enjoy and good luck to everything. I’ll see you soon.
Cool vibe, and the server was very sweet, but the food was pretty bland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had a very awesome time with some special friends. All the way up from Texas (originally from NJ) and was delighted to have gone to a "real" Jersey diner. Nancy is a real firecracker and delivered great service and conversation. Still wondering "what she had to drink". Thank you Nancy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I are on the #eatjersey challenge to visit and have a meal in all 564 towns of NJ. We chose The Roadside Diner for Wall Township, our 149th town.
Great food and service. We enjoyed some breakfast staples, including: French Toast, Steak & Eggs, Short Stack of Pancakes, and Bacon.
This place is a classic Jersey diner and one of the few that has the retro "train car" looking style. Located at the crossroads of NJ Routes 33 & 34, the diner was featured on the cover of Bon Jovi's "Crossroads" album (which was their greatest hits). One of our goals was to re-create the album cover and the staff helped us on a rainy Saturday when the place wasn't too busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Bacon and Hash Browns, French Toast Deluxe
Great reuben and fresh coffee. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bon Jovi Cross Road album cover was taken here.
Great food and great atmosphere! Feels like a movie!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No frills just a great diner always feel welcomed. Coffee is always hot. And the food is always good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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