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    Fast Break

    4.5 (173 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    FAST BREAK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Colleen F.

    I've driven by this a few times and wanted to give it a shot. It's a small restaurant but there is enough seating. They do a nice job clearing the table and getting the next group in. I was immediately greeted by one of the waitresses and she told us to sit down wherever we wanted. Once we sat we got the menus and I ordered a pork roll egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. It was a standard diner sandwich which I love.

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    Mel K.

    We wanted something quick simple and good , and that's exactly what we got coming to this restaurant. It was the morning of thanksgiving and as you all know not many places were open but this diner was open until 1 pm which was perfect. The atmosphere was nice , not super crowded and the servers were super attentive and friendly! I ended up getting the Texas melt and cheese balls. The Texas melt was preety good , not as good as I was expecting but definitely delicious. I also really enjoyed the cheese balls, they didn't come with sauce but I asked for tomato sauce to dip them and it definitely tasted so much better , not that they didn't without the sauce but the sauce made it more enjoyable! The pricing was definitely fair , wasn't expensive at all. The bathrooms were clean. I'd recommend this place for others to check out .

    Classic 2 eggs home fries and bacon
    Vinny S.

    Great local spot ! After a busy morning of games with kids it was the perfect breakfast run. Hana was our server super friendly and took 4 orders with-out writing it down and they all came out on time and correct. Food was fresh and delicious it's no wonder why they are packed. Coffee mugs stayed filled and the vibe was right I truly enjoyed it can't wait to come back.

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    Brian L.

    Great diner menu. We come here for the West End sandwich. Best roast beef sandwich I have had in a long time. Spinach, horseradish, Swiss cheese and lots of roast beef. Side of du jour and French fries complete the meal. Excellent! Just wish they stayed open later than 2pm!

    Michelle Y.

    We waited 40 minutes for a simple breakfast questioned how much longer it would be and got out heads bit off with excuses and different ones from each employee . Rude , place is dirty . One and done. Paid for my iced tea and cancelled our order that wasn't even stated .

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    Samantha S.

    Fast Break is home to my favorite Eggs Benedict in the world. None have surpassed the Eggs Benedict I've had here, though I've tried Eggs Benedict from quite literally all around the world. Their hollandaise sauce is a wondrous mix of sweet and savory, and nicely dodges the sourness that can sometimes emanate from hollandaise. I must only concede that I do order Eggs Benedict with Pork Roll here (I am a true New Jerseyan), as opposed to the traditional Canadian bacon, so that might help. Regardless, I love this place. It has such richly eclectic design inside that even if you're at an awkward brunch with someone, there are a million other places inside the room you can look. Fast Break also just has such a small town feel to it, despite its location on the side of a highway. Just a few weeks ago, I had a long breakfast with someone here. Our waitress never once hurried us along, even though we sat there for more than three hours. I hope to take my kids here someday far in the future and have them try some of the world's best breakfasts. It's that good.

    Sophia P.

    The decor might be described as 'eclectic' or maybe even 'confused' (Australian indigenous artwork next to Orthodox Christian icons on retro candy teal walls) but there's nothing remotely confused about the menu which is the perfect synthesis of diner traditionals and healthy modern options. We shared a quesadilla (bacon and cheese) and spinach and fetta omelette followed by a pancake short stack 'chaser'. All superb. The pancakes were fluffy and imperfectly lacy around the edges. Goldilocks AND Baby Bear "just right". Added bonus: The waitress was extremely attentive without being intrusive.

    Darianne M.

    Fast break diner is my favorite in the area! The food is always so good. I always get the enchilada omelette and it is the best. Staff is always super nice and it's just a cute little place. It feels like you've stepped back into time. It's such a little gem!

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    I've enjoyed everything I've ever ordered at the Fast Break. Just as important as the food, the staff is terrific!

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    10 months ago

    Amazing and fast service , delicious, everything a diner should be. Amazing food! Well recommended!!

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    11 months ago

    The food is good, but the place is DIRTY. Flies, dirty floors yuk.The pancakes are so good, the orange juice is fresh squeezed too.

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    1 year ago

    70's vibe with terrific breakfast and lunch items. However the friendly staff is by far what keep bringing me back!

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    Go here often. Love the freshness and servers are great. Shout out to Madison!! One of my fav serversLove the quirky vibe.

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    Too loud inside & just mediocre food. Wouldn't go back. Service is ok but when it's busy it takes awhile; not the staffs fault.

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    Food was delicious & and very good attentive service!! I will definitely come back when I'm by the area again.

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    Small but really good breakfast! Beats most diners. Would go again - recommend! Service was great

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