Circle Diner

This is a true diner in the rawest sense. There are maybe six booths and stool seating at the…read morecounter. Watch the chef cook typical diner food and chit chat with the regulars. It's listed as the oldest diner in Bergen County, possibly all of NJ. Yes, everything is old, with decades of memorabilia lining the walls. The overall state of the facility is suspect with a layer of grease coating the condiments and no idea when that coffee was made. This is an opportunity to be a part of history, a journey through time. I've crossed it off my list of places to try. The itch is gone.

The service and food were overall good. I think they can improve on how often they check up on…read moretables as I was waiting to ask for something for a little longer than I wanted.

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Chit Chat Diner

3.3(942 reviews)

5.9 mi

Staff beyond professional ! Food excellent !…read moreHostess at the door / register very Proffesional well spoken and with a smile . Server , Gina Narie (at least that's the servers name on the Ck ) very Proffesional and always with a smile even at 6.30 am . Bravo to all , keep up the amazing service you provide .

Met some old friends Place was packed but we got a seat…read moreOur waiter was nice and menu was large Food was good had simple stuff but still very good Will definitely go back next time in the area

Tables out front.

Bourbon St. Burger ($17.95) with the multi-grain bun (+$1)

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Country MKT Diner

4.2(56 reviews)

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Not enough words can describe the amazing food here…read more I didn't know what to expect when stumbling into Country MKT diner, and you shouldn't too. Take those expectations and throw them out the window, and open your taste buds and mind to new flavors to homemade dishes that will blow you away. I heavily recommend the mozzarella sticks which are more like bricks of cheese dipped in seasoned coatings that will make other mozzarella sticks think of a new name when these melt in your mouth and pull apart perfectly. The homerun of a sandwich is the Bun Jovi which is a honey Sriracha chicken schnitzel slathered with swiss cheese, pickles, pastrami, and coleslaw. And this dream of a sandwich delivers. The blue seating booths make the diner fun , with high backs they provide comfort and some privacy to your conversations. The staff is beyond freindly and each make sure you are having the best dining experience. To many positives about Country MKT Dinner to name, but each will create a core memory.

5/5 - service 4/5 - Egg Benedict…read more 2/5 - waffle (dense and hard) 2/5- Interior is nice but for the entire place smell like bleach. I had a hard time enjoying my food honestly. We were seated right away. Great staff. Very attentive. The food took sometime to come out but the egg Benedict was good, worth to wait a little. The place is spacious. Many booths. Street parking in the front.

Interior Decor

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MKT Diner in Closter

The Best Diner

4.1(46 reviews)

15.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

A breakfast gem! Delicious,, scratch cooked, healthy food. Friendly service. Highly recommend.read more

Easy to access and the staff are absolutely gracious and friendly. Street or small lot parking…read more Easy access in (walkers/strollers). Menu is hearty and jam-packed with TONS of options. Desserts are showcased and the flan is next level. Dining room is large but not overly loud- booths and tables. What about the big red chair?

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GF French toast

Tenafly Classic Diner

3.2(348 reviews)

1.3 mi

Stopped by for brunch on a Saturday, and really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. I requested to…read moresit in the outdoor section, and was happy that they had multiple fans running / hanging from the ceiling. The place is spacious yet cozy at the same time. It was nice and quiet, which I appreciate! The hostess and server were very friendly and prompt. I went with my partner, and we ordered: - Cuban breakfast (from the regular menu): 2 eggs any style (we went with scrambled), 2 large chorizo sausage links, sliced avocado, 3 pieces of fried plantain, white rice and black beans. This was filling, comforting and very delicious. The chorizo was excellent! - French Toast sticks (from the brunch menu): You get 8 large sticks, served with syrup and a vanilla frosting dip. Decadent and delicious. - Southern Benedict (from the brunch menu): I had a hankering for sausage gravy, and this sure did hit the spot! The portion is huge (I have enough for another meal). A diner next to me asked me how it was because she wanted to order it, but went with her usual omelette. I highly recommend it!

A few days ago, I went to drop off a package at the U.S. Post Office and stopped at my favorite…read morediner in Tenafly--the Tenafly Classic Diner--on my way home. I really enjoy sitting in the glass-enclosed area with a view of the outside. It was incredibly hot that day, but I felt very comfortable in that section because it was nice and cool. My server was very friendly, and the place is always impeccably clean. Today, I decided to have the fish tacos--battered style--and they were delicious. There were three huge tacos; I actually had to take one home. I also ordered a regular Coke with light ice. The food was delicious. I always leave this place with fond memories. Congratulations again to the entire team and the owners. God bless you all, and see you soon.

Indoors glass area

Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls

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TENAFLY CLASSIC DINER, Tenafly NJ

Star Diner

4.3(233 reviews)

12.4 mi

Phenomenal food and service! The decor and ambiance sent me back to my childhood. Loved it…read more Thank you

The everything-you-want-in-a-diner experience happens at this gem! Tiny space - it's a train car…read morewedged between building but you can't tell from the exterior. And it is bustling inside- quick, kind service with the two guys who are masters of the grill slinging out amazing omelettes, great pancakes, perfect home fries, and a truly amazing looking BEC (need to go back and order that next time). Prices are absolutely reasonable, portions are big and the dishes they're serving are classic. I got an omelette, home fries and toast; my husband got scrambled eggs pancakes and bacon. And the bacon was a delight- not the skimpy strips you might expect. Enjoy your meal, but get out soon and let the next people in line have your space- it's the diner-y thing to do! Consider sitting by the counter to watches these guys make magic on the grill- they're fast and it's fun to watch!

Cigarettes

Two Eggs, Any Style with Bacon or Ham or Pork Sausage

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Brownstone Pancake Factory

3.7(1.6k reviews)

8.1 mi

There are few things that I enjoy more than an incredible coffee shop or breakfast spot! While…read moretaking a walk through Edgewater, I decided to take a chance on Brownstone Pancake Factory and the experience fulfilled most of my expectations. ENVIRONMENT I only stepped inside to pickup my to-go order but the seating was plentiful and the decor was festive. In actuality, this would be a lovely spot for a children's party. FOOD While seated across from the Skyline, I decided to unbox the buttermilk pancakes. To my delight they not only looked delicious but were quite tasty. I also ordered scrambled eggs and turkey bacon but they missed the mark. If you're stumbling through North Jersey and need a sweet pick-me-up, Brownstone should certainly be one of the first places that comes to mind. I chose a few of their "simpler" items but their menu has an incredible variety of options.

We had such a great experience at Brownstone Pancake Factory in Edgewater! Adrian took amazing care…read moreof us -- super attentive, friendly, and on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. He made sure we had everything we needed and checked in at just the right moments. It really made our breakfast that much better. The service was excellent, and Adrian's positive attitude stood out. We'll definitely be back -- and hope to be seated in his section again!

Kitchen area

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH CHURRO FRENCH TOAST

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Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Organic Fair Trade Coffee

The Suburban Diner

3.3(629 reviews)

4.9 mi

Always good food, one of the only dinners my very picky wife and daughter love!…read more I recommend it!

D and I were here tonight for a dinner after a long day's work. She at her job and I spent the day…read moredeep cleaning the cage of our yellow sided green cheek conure. We arrived a little after 9pm. The service of the young server was perfect. He was prompt, polite and attentive to our needs. The food was as good as you can get at a highway diner. We got what we expected and enjoyed it. Desert, however, is another story. D is allergic to anything that contains caffeine. That means no coffee, tea, certain pain medications and NO CHOCOLATE. She asked me to go to the display counter and see what kind of cheesecake there was. There were many different kinds: mango, orange, caramel, banana and more. Unfortunately, this diner's idea of garnishing a desert is with a creme topping loaded with CHOCOLATE STICKS, CHIPS, AND COOKIES! (see attached photo) EVEN THE DESERT LABLED VANILLA CAKE WAS FESTOONED WITH CHOCOLATE HOO-HAH! When I mentioned this to the management, I was told, "Well, we have rice pudding and baklava." No matter how I worded it, he just couldn't seem to comprehend that a good 90+% of his deserts had chocolate which was discriminatory against people who are allergic to chocolate. I even tried to put it in another reality for him. I asked if their baker made anything with peanut or peanut butter. He replied in the affirmative. I asked if they had a special preparation area so that there were safe deserts for a child with a peanut allergy. He didn't seem to understand the premise. So, if you, or your child have ANY food allergies, I strongly suggest that you avoid the Suburban Diner at all costs. We will be doing so in the future.

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Orangetown Classic Diner

3.6(300 reviews)

7.8 mi

Came here with family for brunch based on a recommendation, so expectations were a bit high going…read morein. First impressions were solid. The space is bright, clean, and very spacious. It looks like they are doing some work near the lobby area, possibly weather related, but it did not take away from the experience. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted right away. The staff was friendly across the board and our server Emma was great. She checked in often and made sure we were good. Even though we ordered at different times, the food still came out relatively quick. Now onto the food. We had two Godfather omelettes with home fries. They were okay, but mine lacked flavor and the hash browns were overcooked. The potato skins with bacon were good, but also a bit overcooked. The standout for me was the breakfast egg rolls. Stuffed with Taylor ham, egg, and cheese, they were juicy, crispy, savory, and loaded with gooey cheese. Easily the best thing I had. We also had the bacon egg and cheese biscuit sliders, which I was told were good. The fish and chips, on the other hand, did not hit. It was greasy, heavily breaded, and the fish was mushy inside. The fries had a slightly off taste, though not terrible. I also had an espresso martini. It was decent, not the best I have had, but still enjoyable. Overall, the experience was good. Friendly service, a clean and comfortable space, and some strong menu items mixed with a few misses. I would come back to try more, especially the Bandito Burrito, Latin Steak and Eggs, buttermilk pancakes, short rib and egg tacos, Mexicali skillet, Cuban breakfast, cheesy bacon tots, Irish Dream coffee, and Pirate's rum punch. And definitely those breakfast egg rolls again.

Shrinkflation is the new name of the game here from my experience over the past couple of months!…read more $14.95 for 2 scrambled eggs, home fries, toast, and 2 sausage links. 1. The new sausage links are significantly smaller than they used to be. 2. You're never going to get 2 eggs. It always looks like a bit more than 1 egg when scrambled, portions are horrible. 3. Home fries are dry and bland. 4. I don't even think they really butter the toast anymore either. This weekend 3 adults and 1 child eating sliders, 2 burgers, an adult shake and a kids shake came to $100. When eating I asked the waiter if I could get a slice of onion for my burger, he told me it would be $1 extra. I said "oh I think you misheard me, can I just get a few pieces of raw purple onion for my burger, nothing fancy?" Nope, after speaking to manager they now want 55 cents for a slice of a vegetable on the burger! I jokingly asked "How much for the entire onion?" They responded that they won't sell an entire onion. And remember when you would get a burger deluxe and there would be a bunch of french fries on your plate, not anymore here. Now they put a small handful of french fries in a small metal cup on your plate, maybe 20 medium fries. Now it's $1.00 for a slice of cheese and 75 cents for lettuce and tomato. So now it's $15.95 for a cheeseburger with a few french fries, an onion ring, cole slaw, and pickles. They won't charge you for an extra pickle slice yet, so at least I could eat a few pickle spears with our $100 burgers. Also, $3.25 for a seltzer?!! This place is crazy! I wonder how many times the topic of charging for ketchup, salt & pepper came up b/c that's next I fear! The prices go up, the portions get smaller, and we get nickel and dimed for every little thing. So I left a significantly smaller tip, if I'm going to get cheaped out on every little thing then I'm going to start doing it too. If prices increase by 20% and portions decrease by 20% and service decreases then that's where I'm going to find my savings. Sorry to say, this is our new reality.

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Ann F.

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19

2

9 years ago

Same review as others have already posted for a take-out sandwich - except the price is now even more $$$

Emmanuel S.

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6

12 years ago

Decent food and good customer service. Good local place for breakfast. Prices are reasonable too.

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