Donuts + Deli + Diner = Deliciousness!! What's Not to Like about this place? They're cracking eggs at the crack of dawn and serving up some classic food staples from loaded Omelettes to Specialty Sandwiches. First time here I went with the Taylor Ham and Cheddar Cheese Omelette Platter which comes with Potatoes and your choice of Toast. For the record My choice will always be Rye. Now the Omelette was loaded with protein and the Home Fries were grilled to perfection.  I thoroughly enjoyed my Breakfast which inspired me to write this Epic Review. Lol Coffee is very good here, prices are fair, they have a Lottery Machine, and the Ladies working the front counter are nice. Small space inside with very few seating options but if you're just stopping in for a quick bite this place definitely gets the job done. That All Adds Up To.. Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

Donut Basket - Donut Basket Front Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

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Thursday morning, we stopped inside Donut Basket Deli & Grill for coffee and breakfast. There are a few parking spaces in front by the entrance and more in the back. The couple behind the counter were friendly. There are a few tables inside, but it's mainly a pick-up-and-go spot. While we were there, we saw a couple of regulars who were greeted by name, which was cool to see. They serve up really good coffee here! I ordered an iced coffee and a classic BEC on a roll - *Perfect Jersey breakfast* My vegetarian husband is looking forward to coming back and ordering the: -- Vegetarian Omelet (comes with home fries and bread/toast) -- #7 Grilled Eggplant (grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and balsamic on a sub or wrap) read more

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This place is excellent for breakfast Sammie's. Perfect meat to egg to bread ratio. Lightly toasted roll with a solid crunch yet chewy bread. The Taylor Ham was griddled to perfection. I'll be back. read more

Donut Basket - Taylor Ham egg and cheese SPK toasted - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

An overlooked but homely eatery. Donut Basket is part of a bygone era of convenience store meets diner. It's a place where you can get a hot meal to eat there or take out, while also buying a newspaper and gum. The name is a bit misleading, as Donut Basket is not actually famous for donuts, and is instead, primarily a diner style establishment specializing in grilled favorites, sandwiches, and oddly enough, Asian food. And for a small little place in the middle of nowhere, the coffee is surprisingly good. Seating is limited and so is the number of employees working there. But for quick, tasty food under a budget, it'll suit your needs. Donut Basket is a nice quiet place to pick up some quick items, grab a bite, or have a cup of coffee. read more

Gooood coffee. Good sandwiches. Good service. Ambiance is just a little joint no bells and whistles. But the donut basket is a staple.

This place might not look like much but the sandwiches are super tasty and affordable! My go to here is the Taylor ham egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which you really can't go wrong with. Keep in mind that this place has a credit card minimum so have some cash on hand if you're only getting one sandwich. read more

While this place is very unassuming from the outside, it was a surprise just how good it was once you go in. I had a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich on a roll and it was excellent! There were quite a few people there when I stopped in for lunch. Looks like a good choice of sandwiches and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Donut Basket - Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich was excellent! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Great place, owners are really nice its a small whole in the wall deli that serves the best hot sandwiches. Used to go during high school lunch with my friends. They have really good tuna salad too! My favorite is the cheesesteak or the meat lovers... all pretty cheap too read more

I love Donut Basket! It's a pretty small deli with counter space and a few tables for eating there, but they have amazing sandwiches! I used to go there for lunch almost every day during high school and the sandwiches are consistently good. My favorites are the Chicken Deluxe (breaded chicken cutlet, American cheese, bacon [they have AMAZING bacon], lettuce tomato, horseradish sauce mmmm) and the Lancers (grilled chicken, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, balsamic). Also try the grilled chicken triple decker and the meatlover's triple decker. They are a bit pricey at $6-8 a sandwich, but their subs are large and worth the money. Usually I ate half of the sandwich for lunch and saved the other half for afternoon snacking. I'm pretty sure the Korean owner rounded up when he charged me. He remembers regulars though and rounds down occasionally to make up for it. read more

cannot stress how much I love this place. they are quick and have delicious food. I always order the number 11 (with a breaded chicken cutlet). I've yet to go their for breakfast but the lunch is great. read more

The sandwiches here are yummy and the staff is friendly. Great place to get a quick bite. Its faster if you call ahead. Right in front of the bus stop too and near an atm. Great location! read more

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Darn good bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Best in Livingston by far. looks like a solid sandwich place for lunch, but have not tried it yet...i will be back! read more

Great food on the go, wonderful owners! My breakfast "go to" and favorite area lunch stop. Whether a simple sandwich or one of their many Specialty sandwiches, you're sure to enjoy the taste as well as the price to serving size value (prices LOOK a pinch high until you see the size and quality of what you get). Love the place and the people! read more

Legit old school deli where you get great breakfast sandwiches and awesome sandwiches with fresh ingredients made right in front of you. Much more reasonably priced then the glutton of other over priced delis in the immediate area. Must try. read more

Love this little place. My go to for a tasty & cheap breakfast sandwich. One of the few places in Livingston that has bacon (or pork breakfast items, at that lol)! Friendly staff & quick service. read more

This place has great food, but when you get ripped off, it's not worth it. This place has a 10$ credit card minimum, which I understand. But it wasn't until AFTER ordering my food, eating, and went to pay did I find this out. The owner tells me his card machine isn't working and I can use HIS ATM machine outside. This ATM fee was $2.50. So he basically forced me into paying him an extra $2.50 and there was no other choice because his machine wasn't working and I already ate. There was no sign either indicating that the machine wasn't working prior to ordering, which is why I was scammed. I really wish this wasn't the case because the food is great. It's unfortunate. read more

Won't complain about the food - it's good. There is a sign on the register that says there is a $10 minimum on credit/debit cards, which is fine. The problem is I have been there twice and both times the swipe machine is mysteriously broken. When I said I don't have any cash, he tells me there is an ATM outside on the wall of the building. Funny that the ATM outside, that HE OWNS, charges a $2.50 fee every time you use it. So basically, the register tells you that you can pay with debit or credit, so you make your order, then when it comes time to pay, he tells you the machine is broke and you have to use HIS ATM, so he collects an extra $2.50 for every swipe. It's called a SCAM. read more

Don't go here unless you want to be treated poorly by the owner. He told us the credit/debit card machine was down. He wasn't even willing to try his card machine, stating that it also charges a fee but to him. Making four us use HIS ATM outside that charges $2.50. i told him the he should out a sign out when its not working so people know before they order ,he didn't care. This was the second time i was there this week the food is good but sadly they lost a local customer. i don't like being scammed. read more

F this place. I stopped here because it's called "Donut Basket". I thought it was a donut shop where they made donuts. Maybe I could get some kind of an interesting, fresh donut. Well here is is, Saturday morning at 10 am and they had like 6 ratty donuts that were clearly made somewhere else. So I was already inside and decided to go with a Taylor ham, egg and cheese. One of the worst I've ever had. All served to me by some old, grumpy Asian woman. Really disappointed. read more

The owner is not friendly and it seems As if he's doing me a favor by pouring my coffee. They don't accept credit cards and the place looks kind of dirty. Wouldn't be my first place to get breakfast. Would only go back if I was desperate. Sorry helpers this is my first negative review. read more

Amazing sandwiches and the owners are some of the most generous and congenial people you will ever meet! One of the best deli/sandwich shops I have ever been to. read more

If the owners are rude then the food doesn't taste good. TERRIBLE personality. I go to Sam's Livingston Mart North Livingston Ave Instead up the road good food good prices and a friendly hello and thank you. read more

Donut basket is the BOMB! Get their bacon egg and cheese on a bagel, throw some hot sauce and ketchup on it, and you have yourself something delicious. I have been a ton of times and that's what I get everytime. Great service and great food. Donut basket is the place to be. read more

Many delicious sandwiches to choose from. Awesome chicken cutlet subs made fresh to order. read more

Donut Basket - The lancer. Grilled chicken tomatoes mozerella and roasted peppers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Great sandwiches place! Very friendly and nice owners. Everything is very fresh. Our favorite sandwiches are egg salad&bacon sub, lancers, chicken parm sub, and hungry man! read more

Been eating here a couple of times a month for the past few years. Foods never been bad and service is always quick and friendly.

Great little "full-service" (it has a grill) deli, just off of the Livingston circle (east along Route 10). The owners are really nice and will make you pretty much anything if they have the ingredients, along with a bunch of specialty sandwiches. It has a couple of tables if you want to eat there. read more

VIP. VIP. VIP. The sandwich that is. Chicken cutlet, mozzarella., lettuce and tomato with hot peppers and Russian dressing. The best. Nice people too read more

I was disappointed that they are called the Donut Basket but don't have donuts. There was a small case with a very small and disappointing 4 donuts. I wanted donuts. I did get a breakfast sandwich, it was ok. Don't think Ill go back. read more

Bad attitudes ...but forgivable... Could be attributable to early morning ... But what's not so forgivable is the way they pull old bacon out of a bucket of lard and throw it on the grill to heat it up. That can't be healthy or sanitary. How hard is it to make new bacon. I was so disgusted I walked out... And they have the nerve display Boars Head products in their case. Sorry Donut basket ... Maybe I'll visit again in a year and see if your attitudes and cooking habits have changed. For now - zero stars! read more

Best ham egg and cheese Sandwich. 5 star for a hole in the wall. Cash only.

They have the best breakfast sandwiches you will ever have. Their bacon and Taylor ham is amazing and always fresh. Owners are also very nice. read more