I guess when most Americans think of diners, they think of the 50's. I'm not exactly sure why that is. When I think of GSD, I think of the 90's. That's what decade their vegan burger is from. Basically, it's a Gardenburger. Also, they serve non-vegan mayo on the side and don't tell you. The burger was fine, I guess, but I assumed that it wouldn't be representing decades-old food science. I also don't know why it was served on bread rather than a roll. If you're not vegan, don't let me dissuade you. I saw a United pilot eating here. He was probably satisfied. As for me, I'll look elsewhere the next time I am in EWR. Unless they add vegan disco fries to the menu! How about vegan pork roll? Yeah, I won't be back. read more

Server changed tip amount to $ 13.00 for instead $ 3.00. Server or Management added number 1 in front of tip amount 3.00 made 13.00 and added number 1 in front of total amount 8.25 made 18.25. Stop by again Manager took all info to give credit but it's been one week NO credit issued. Left message on answer machine but no one reply back. Not sure if this is normal practice ?? Beware of this place. read more

Surprisingly ok-- with some caveats. Got the denver omelette which was actually ok, and had a good mixture of meat and green pepper. Style was pretty unique, overall quality and flavor was respectable for airport food, which often times might just be reheated pre-prepped food, etc. Also tried the meat lovers omelet, but two of them were almost identical in flavor, just with less flavor b/c of lack of green peppers. read more

Garden State Diner - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Surprisingly good food that's not overpriced at an airport. My food order came very quickly. The coffee came late midway into my plate but it was very hot and good. Ambiance and seating is true to the theme and clean. They were a bit understaffed but my server Christian was hard at work. Someone give him a raise! read more

Garden State Diner - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Awful food and awful service. Chicken and waffles were atrocious. Waffles wet and chicken was rubber. Wait staff didn't wait on anyone proactively and had to be chased down to order and pay despite there being just a handful of customers. Hate wasting a meal in NYC... read more

I got a burger it was pretty good and the fries with it. But the service was unacceptable, the waiting to get seated was very long and after 30 minutes of waiting we finally ordered. They never checked up on us if we needed more water or anything only at the very end. Bottom line if you have the patience and time to be here food was good but if you have a plane to catch I suggest something different. read more

This place was yummy! Every place in the airport is pricey, so the prices weren't shocking. But the food was at least good! And the servings were big. read more

Garden State Diner - Burger and fries - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Slow service, wrong order delivered, 30 minutes for a Greek salad with the driest chicken I've ever had. Overpriced. Don't bother. read more

Garden State Diner - The bill for hot chocolate salad chili and lemonade - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Airport food is always a gamble, but this was pretty decent for what is available. After wandering around C terminal I felt this was going to be the best experience for a sit down lunch. Wait staff was moderately attentive and checked on me a few times . I had to ask for replacement drinks... but didn't have to track down my server. The chicken was well seasoned and tasty. Taters were hot and filling. Overall... a better option in a not so great place for being stuck. read more

Garden State Diner - Blackened chicken dinner with garlic mashed potatoes - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

just ordered an iced vanilla latte to go. took about 10 minutes and it's delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]lots of people sitting down to eat, if i had time i might've, very cute there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Garden State Diner - Iced Vanilla Latte - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is the best place to get food your gonna get at terminal c for a reasonable price. Trust me, I walked all around the terminal looking for a decent sandwich‼. I was very grateful to have came across here - the staff was attentive and made sure I received my meal in a timely manner. read more

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Every time I fly out of Terminal C at Newark Liberty, i must stop here. the food is great and the service is awesome. They're located in the middle near gate 109. Amust try, you wont go wrong read more

Garden State Diner - That's what I call a Taylor ham sandwich - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I'm so glad i visited Garden State Diner , I was looking for something to eat during a long layover at the Newark airport and ended up here on a whim. Everyone working was very kind and accommodating, food was delicious and exactly what I needed. Fair warning the shakes are HUGE and absolutely shareable... don't make the same mistake I did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The diner setting made it feel like i wasn't eating in the airport.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish I would have asked for the name of my server to include but unfortunately I did not. read more

This review is for the counter service side of the restaurant. There is a sit down service available as well. It is located near gate C112 at Newark Airport. The customer service wasn't great (though I did not have high expectations), and the sandwich was expensive for the poor quality. My $19 pepper jack turkey melt was not fully cut through, hard (not crunchy, but seriously hard and inedible), and pretty bland. The fries it came with were not bad. Dining options are not great at the airport, but I was full after eating, which was the main objective. read more

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My mom and I ate here while waiting for our flight and Garden State didn't disappoint. The young waitress was absolutely top notch; super nice, always a smile, and assisted with anything you needed. (I don't remember her name!) The sandwich I had was super good. And the fries were delicious. The prices were surprisingly reasonable for it being in an airport. I would definitely come back for some grub if I transit through here again. read more

We had a super long layover at the Newark Airport so we decided to get dinner. We looked at a list of the dining options on Eater and cross referenced with Yelp. The Garden State Diner looked like our best option for Terminal C. The old school diner vibes are cool. The patty melt was super good, very buttery crunchy bread. I got the chicken parm sandwich which was a bummer. Way too basic and not enough sauce. The milkshakes looked dope but we didn't try. Service was good and the food came out pretty quickly. About as good as can be expected in an airport. read more

Don't eat here. The food is bad and I'm pretty sure it gave me food poisoning. Choose a different option in terminal c

The Garden State Diner in the Newark airport is one I've wanted to go to for years. It feels like forever since I've written a diner review, but that's how it goes. I never really know how the blog would evolve and change. I wanted to go to the Garden State Diner at Newark Airport when we lived in New Jersey. It was not enough to fly out of Newark, and, it never made sense for us to do so. Atmosphere: It's not easy to miss the Garden State Diner at Newark Airport. It's a small, metallic, and shiny restaurant. It definitely stands out. There are no actual walls, so you can see inside and see several booths and tables as well as a bar. They weren't sitting anyone at the bar when I went. In all, it's as authentic as a New Jersey airport diner can be. Food: The Garden State Diner menu has everything you want in a New Jersey Diner. They have Taylor ham, omelets, sandwiches, salads, and huge pancakes and waffles. Honestly they have everything really that a diner needs. Oddly enough, the Garden State Diner website says to stay tuned for the "grand opening," but I know they've been open for years! I decided to return it to one of my favorite dinner meals: The Greek salad. It said anchovies on request, and of course, I ordered those as chicken. I was pleasantly surprised when it came out because the portion was pretty significant. It also tasted good and was one of my favorite airport meals. Service: My server was super friendly and nice. The problem was it took forever to be seated, and the food took a long time to come out. I was surprised, considering most airport restaurants should be quick. Luckily, I wasn't really in a rush. Cost: $$ Woof, for my salad with chicken, it was $44. Now don't get me wrong, it was good and reasonably large, but outside of the airport, it probably would have cost $12-$15 Would I Come Back? I'm a big fan of the Garden State Diner, and I'm glad it went. It's an expensive choice, but the food was good, and I enjoyed my experience. I don't know if I would recommend it if you have a quick layover or need to be somewhere immediately, but if you want to enjoy good New Jersey vibes in the airport, it's a great option. read more

Garden State Diner - Greek salad - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Diners have quick service and reliable coffee refills. This was slow and the server didn't seem to remember I was there, or perhaps customers were simply a nuisance to him. Food was not good - omelette was dry, no hash browns or breakfast potatoes available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The saving grace was the college football on TV.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went for Dinner Food - 5/5. Jersey morning sandwich was loaded with pork rolls that had great sear on them. The sear brought out the salty, savory flavors of the pork roll which was balanced out by the buttery brioche. Home fries had good texture and were seasoned well but it lacked the peppers and onions as stated in the menu. Service - 3/5. Staff was friendly but the food came out slow. I gave myself ample time to dine but found myself feeling a bit rushed due to how long it took for my food to arrive. Value - 3/5. Even with putting into consideration that prices will reflect being at an airport, it is on the expensive side. None of the breakfast sandwiches have an option to make it into a full meal, even though omelets and platters have that option for a similar price. Everything being a la carte just adds to the cost. Parking - N/A read more

Garden State Diner - Jersey Morning, Seasoned Home Fries - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

A busy place to get a breakfast before a flight. We were seated fast and got our food quickly, too. They seemed to get that people don't want to linger long. They had the usual diner offerings, including pancakes of various flavors, waffles, sandwiches, etc. They had bakery items like croissants and danishes as well, and after we left I noticed they had an adjacent bakery stand for people who need food very fast. read more

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On our way to Punta Cana for a little R&R, we got to the airport early so we stopped in at this diner for breakfast. Pretty good diner at the airport! I was surprised at how well we were served and how good the breakfast was. The service was excellent and the food was good. I will definitely go back next time I'm flying out of Newark. read more

Garden State Diner - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

food was good but service was terrible! waiter never checks in on you and takes super long to bring anything. don't go especially if you're in a rush. read more

Nothing expecting to have a breakfast from airport dinner, yet it was surprisingly good! The waiter took our order quickly, and served us. The food was very hot and not overly salted which i was very happy about it. ! We will be back when we need a quick bite! read more

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Easily the best breakfast I've ever had at an airport. Over medium eggs were perfect and pancakes were delish. Oh - and REAL cream available for coffee! read more

I've never wanted to eat at an airport. Sometimes you just don't have a choice, though. Turns out, this place has an incredible Mediterranean Turkey Burger. I wanted to try something different and was completely floored with how well it all fit together. The tzatziki sauce and cucumber with crisp red onion? I want another. I tried looking for another location but I guess this is it? Pretty sad about it. The service was quick and ultra friendly (especially for an airport spot) and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor and ambiance was definitely "Jersey Diner" but in a good way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish I had more reasons to fly to Newark. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's pretty good for an airport restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like the breakfast there. Service is just ok. I like the food but it's expensive but it's the airport so I expect that. read more

I had the corned beef hash platter and it was pretty bad. The texture was like a paste and had a bitter taste probably from msg. The potatoes had a wet soggy texture. The multi grain toast was dry. Did not come with butter or jam. The over-easy eggs were over cooked but edible. Staff was friendly but slow to respond even though it was not busy. Maybe other items on the menu are better. read more

The food an ambiance are standard diner fare but in the airport. The service was good. The food pairing options were not great. I ordered the blackened chicken and it comes with mash potatoes and coleslaw served open on the plate. I have nothing against food touching but coleslaw and mashed potatoes and brown gravy should be in some container or serving bowl. They had no shakes or malts because their ice cream machine was broken.. okay McDonalds. Not bad if you are near the gate or have a ton of time like I did. read more

Garden State Diner - Blackened chicken with Mashed potatoes and coleslaw - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Just skip it. I ordered a turkey club with fries. Everything was lukewarm. Tomatoes on the sandwich were not fresh and tasted powdery. Turkey was slimy. Overall quality was not good. read more

pancakes were insanely good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]best diner / place to eat in terminal C.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] will be coming back here next time

They are busy but the food is terrific and staff all try hard. I have been watching Erika make these delicious shakes. She has the art! If you are flying through Newark, stop by just for a shake! read more

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This was my first time anywhere close to New York so I had to try the pastrami reuben. Wish I had gone with a burger. The pastrami that I did get was good but there was very little of it. The fries would have been good if they were fresh and hot, however, my guess is that they had been sitting out for a while. Service was extremely slow. There were at least 6 open tables but you had to wait to be seated. People were just standing around not doing anything but laughing and hanging out. We stood there for close to 10 mins. My friend had to ask for a refill and even though my credit card had been sitting on the table for roughly 10 mins I still had to ask for the check. read more

Garden State Diner - All the extra bread that didn't have pastrami to go with it. $20 - Diners Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I stumbled upon the Garden State Diner and decided to stop in for lunch before making my connecting flight back to GRR. I was seated right away and my server was very polite. read more

Came here as our flight was delayed. Place is packed but running smoothly. We were waited on by Barbara. She was hustling all the tables and still managed to make nice small talk with every person she waited on. She was an absolute gem. We lamented about our terminal changing (thinking we would have to go through the checkpoint again) and she let us know there is a shuttle that could take us without having to go through security again. Thanks for the tip! Food was excellent. We both had turkey club sandwiches. Fries were on point as well. read more

Food came fast, then I never saw the waiter again. Couldn't get anyone else's attention. No refill on bottomless coffee. No "how is everything". Completely ignored until I gathered my things to leave. Then someone else rushed over to see if I wanted the check. Food was fine for airport food. But I would have gotten the same quality at the Dunkin' Donuts down the corridor and with MUCH better service!! read more

Waited there half an hour just to be served and leave without food. I would give zero if there is any option for that. read more

Surprisingly decent food in the terminal! Extremely disappointing service - we were one of four tables at the time, there was a lineup of about five tables waiting to get in, and the 3 servers seemed super unconcerned with both. I would have expected/hoped that in a place where people are traveling, service would be efficient, but this was a very slow spot. Otherwise the food was pretty good, definitely one of my better airport dining choices! We had waffles, a Blt, coffee, and a milkshake and were satisfied... but the service made it hard to recommend this place. read more

Host sat there talking to bar tender for about 10 minutes before he finally turned around and passed me off the waitress, fast nice service but food was eh. read more

The food was great, Greek salad and sweet potato fries and a milk shake. The food was served promptly and the server was very nice and thoughtful, without being overbearing. The ambiance of the restaurant felt as close to a diner as you could expect in an airport. And when I left my prescription glasses on the table, and realized my error only when I was in the plane flying across the country, I wrote to them as soon as I landed. They found them and shipped them to me immediately. So considerate! I will be going back the very next time I land in EWR on United. read more