Shocked and dismayed; I paid $98.98 for two omelettes. After patronizing this diner for over 30 years, I finally felt I need to go somewhere else. An $18.99 omelette, cost me $38. Apparently they charge extra for every extra item listed next to the omelette. The only problem is that there is no mention of that in the Menu, and the waitress had no idea. I tried to bring this issue quietly to the Cashier; but she paid no attention to what I was saying. I can contest the charges with my credit card company; I chose to let it go and simply move on to patronizing another business. read more

Jefferson Diner - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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The service was quick but food was just okay. My sandwich was lacking the chicken cutlet to bread ratio did not match plus description said blue cheese crumbles and it was really blue cheese dressing. The restaurant is spacious and offers outdoor seating they also have a bar for those that want to grab a drink. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

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The Jefferson Diner was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins... Their fame is well deserved. I came here with a group just expecting mediocre diner fare. The offerings were typical of a diner with a huge menu. But the food was excellent! I had the French toast special which came with French toast, bacon, sausage and two eggs. The sausage wasn't some shriveled reconstituted breakfast sausage...it was a fresh country sausage. And the French toast was perfect--slightly crisp, caramelized on the outside and pillowy soft, but not soggy on the inside. read more

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Whenever I'm up this way I always gotta stop in to the Jefferson Diner. Where the food and the service are always second to none and with a gigantic menu full of delicious options to choose from you really can't go wrong with anything that you order here. Family owned and operated for over 40 years and rated one of the best Diners in New Jersey they were featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners Drive-ins and Dives" show a few years back. There's even speculation that they were able to talk Guy into selling them his famous 1968 Red Camaro, that is so freakin Jerzey baby LOL!! Breakfast here is outstanding. The Scrambled Eggs are delicious and super fluffy. Bacon is on point. Their crispy shredded Home Fries are the best ever and I'm such a huge fan of that Strong Coffee blend that they serve. Burgers here are belly busting handheld masterpieces and the daily specials just can't be beat. There's a reason why everybody loves this Legendary Diner!! Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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I am not sure why the ratings for those Jefferson Diner are this low but I have to tell you this is our go to Diner and we have never had a bad meal. The service is always excellent. It's clean. The value is what you would expect from a well established well run Restaurant business and I have to tell you we just love the food there the portions are big and They are very accommodated for replacements and yes Today Nate was our server and he was just amazing read more

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This place is a bar, club and diner all in one! It's very popular - so much so Guy Fieri hit it up a few years back. It's 100% a jersey diner when it comes to the layout and ambiance. Their food is very good. We ordered a mix of burgers, Nashville chicken sliders (the sauce on it tasted like Hot Grill's gravy - not sure if they mistakenly put it on but it tasted really good), breakfast grub and of course a couple of slices of cake. The deserts definitely look better than they taste. Service was great. Food came out diner quick. Overall a very good diner - ENJOY! read more

The food was amazing. The server was awesome! The prices crazy overpriced. Family of 4 for lunch. 75$ (+tip and we gave her 20%) 2 Sodas 2 Kids meals 2 cold sandwiches This should of been no more then 50$ read more

This very cute, 50's style diner is tucked away in a shopping area with plenty of parking. It is colorful, lively and clean. The bathrooms were a bit dated, but also clean. The menu is extensive. The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive. We ordered Eggs over-easy with their hash browns, toast and coffee. The mugs were large and the coffee might've been the best diner coffee I've had in quite some time. It was a perfect roast, cup after cup. The portions were large, each plate served with a slice of melon which was a very nice touch. The eggs were cooked perfect and the toast was thick and crispy. The standout was the hash browns, that were well done, thin and amazing. The potato's are what I am thinking about all day. Now, the prices ranged from fair to expensive, but the vibe, the food, the staff and the time spent there made it well worth every penny. This is a must go to diner and it goes to the top of my list for breakfast! read more

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Very nice diner and a great selection for classics diner foods and other items in their extensive menu. Jefferson Diner calls you in with its retro design and shiny exterior that calls you from the highway. Upon entering you see a wide variety of baked goods and other confections along with taking in breaths of a classic diner smell. The staff will be quick to seat you and hand you their encyclopedia length menu. Anyone can find something to enjoy from their offerings. To that point, you'll see all types of local patrons entering and exiting letting you know the great experience you'll have. I had the Chorizo Benedict and my wife had a more classic Pancake stack with bacon and eggs. Since it was a random morning out eating without the kids, I also got a classic Bloody Mary and my wife had a Mimosa. Nice place to eat for a classic diner experience with tons of other options to explore. A great place to eat. read more

Jefferson Diner - Chorizo Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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I've been to Jefferson Diner several times since my sister lives in the area. This time, Mary was looking to have a Shrimp Parmesan Sandwich which is not on the menu. However, they were very accommodating and made one for her which she thoroughly enjoyed. My other sister and I both had Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwiches which were on special for $5.99-score! Although Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwiches are found everywhere in NJ, they are rarely found in NH where I live now. So, I was very happy to enjoy this treat. Mary had a piece of tri-colored cake that quickly disappeared. The diner is nicely decorated. There is plenty of parking in the private lot. Employees couldn't have been nicer. We'll be back. read more

Jefferson Diner - Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

French onion soup is delicious. I've been many times The Greek food is great also. The pretzel is huge and delicious read more

Jefferson Diner - French onion soup is delicious - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

Food was okay, ravioli was overcooked . The filling didn't taste like shrimp scallops or seafood. Steamers weren't cleaned and had a bitter taste. Waitresses were perfect, nice, and helpful read more

Jefferson Diner - SHRP/SCAL RAVIOLI - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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Nice lunch today with an old friend. The staff here is always friendly (any quick to refill the coffee), the food served promptly and good quality, especially the pastrami sandwich and BLT. Also, the red Camarro is almost finished with the rebuild and should be parked in front soon. Awesome car, can't wait! read more

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On my way back to NY, I saw a sign and decided to grab brunch with my daughter. Environment was nice with great choice 80's music. The portion was huge and I almost had to doggie bag my omelette to go. Service was meh but I would give this place another if I'm in the area. read more

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The service was great! Food is very good but the prices are high since Guy Fieri was here. So hots dogs and egg with hash was $55 read more

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Still love this place! You can't go wrong ordering anything on the extensive menu. Got the Cesar salad, parmy sliders, I live for the Cole slaw. Holy moly I could eat it every day. All was fantastic, every bite was heaven. My "kid" Jen got the salad also and chicken franchise. Also so good!! Can't forget about the staff, every time I've been here they are all nice and check on you to make sure all is good. read more

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Classic NJ diner fare at this spot on Rt. 15 in Jefferson. It's a big and bright dining room with plenty of booths and tables. Moderate volume music is piped in. Decor is diner stereotypical, chrome and pastel colors with posters and kitsch. The menu is enormous, everything from breakfast to dessert in endless combinations. Service is OK. Server was attentive but required a few trips to get the orders right. Time from order to service is super quick - less than 5 minutes. Tried a crock of matzo ball soup. The matzo ball is big and spongy - an excellent rendition. Soup is a little off...tasted like lemon chicken instead of just plain chicken. Also had a corned beef sandwich on rye... my diner go-to. Rye is fresh and spongy but is missing the seeds. Corned beef is iced thin, fresh, moist and very lean. Slathered with spicy deli mustard, this is a delicious sandwich. My only nit is the size of the portion. It's definitely not "overstuffed". Table mate ordered a salad with a broiled chicken breast. It's an enormous portion, teeming with fresh veggies, hard boiled egg and a plump chicken breast served slided. Couldn't resist dessert, eyed in the requisite revolving display case positioned just next to the entry door. Had an exquisite slice of rich and creamy cheesecake topped with strawberries. Worth every calorie! This is a nicely appointed, clean and modern diner... Definitely will return. read more

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Terrific experience in the quintessential diner, most satisfying comfort foods, delightful service, congenial friendly ambience read more

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Yall run out of eggs or something? I thought it was a diner. No eggs on my egg sandwich and i ordered delivery. And the eggs might have made the sandwich since the cheese was just solidified also the garlic knots are horrible they taste like windex. Not even that upset but ruined my morning. read more

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Great diner! I'm a regular here on Sundays. They have delicious eggs benedicts and the staff is very kind.

It's been a few years since we last stopped here to eat. To say we had "sticker shock " is an understatement . But we said as long as food is good , the stop would have been a good one. First off we both had brewed ice tea at 5.99 a glass. I had the chicken gyro with fries . It was small only a few pieces of plain grilled chicken . No feta and only lettuce tomato and onion on a cold pita shell . The cucumber sauce was separate in a small container with no flavor , tasted like low fat sour cream. Fries were good but gyro was disappointing We also had the large Greek salad with grilled chicken . We had to ask for the pita and cucumber sauce . The portion size of salad as large however we paid for it at 29.00 Also noticed on menu , no longer do they have any type of daily specials, that diners usually have. Well aware that costs for everyone keep rising however , Our lunch bill for a mediocre meal with 2 drinks , salad with grilled chicken and chicken with fries . Nothing left to take home totaled 74 dollars with tip. Noticed lots of empty seats at 1:30 in the afternoon . Very disappointed won't be going back anytime soon read more

Fantastic food and fantastic atmosphere. I loved how nice everyone was and felt like I was enjoying a little slice of small town America! I highly recommend the western omelette read more

Jefferson Diner - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

Loads of parking and great location. The food is tasty, great portions, cooked perfectly and service is amazing. Lots of seating and huge menu. What a fantastic diner! read more

we had dinner there after diner I bought 4 cookies off the counter they were stale and taste less

Me and my fiancée come here for breakfast/lunch occasionally on the weekends but we will no longer bring are business here, For starters the prices are no longer justifiable, I ordered a turkey sandwich last time with French fries and they have the audacity to fill these little baskets with hardly any fries, For how much I spent on that sandwich there should be a plate full of fries, Not only that I have to pay extra for that small portion of fries lol, now onto their menu, I have had several conversations with people and staff about how ridiculously big their menu is and how it's full of stupid photos, the owner must be so full of himself so he's gotta be on every page, everyone I talk to agrees this menu is a literal dictionary with pictures, fix your menu and prices and I'll be back read more

Here's the deal! So unbelievably disappointing and ridiculously expensive! The previous reviews are really (and unfortunately) spot on! Appetizer of Disco Fries had mozz laid on top barely melted $10.00. Matzoh ball soup was bland $6.00 A burger $19.00 A chicken salad wrap had no texture ( it was puréed and all mayo) $14.00 Just shocked how this place is open & charges this much for mediocre food. Worry less about a decade old DDD review & make this place better read more

When traveling up or down on Route 15 in Lake Hopatcong in Jersey, a stop if you're hungry is the Jefferson Diner. Ample hot food fast friendly service awaits you when you walk through the door, you step back in time like in American Graffiti or Happy Days. Don't worry about parking there is plenty but tight and busy. Like Thomas Jefferson wrote in the beginning of the Declaration of Independence We The People approve of this diner. Ciao for Now. read more

Jefferson Diner - Inside dining room - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

When in the Jersey area this is a Must stop for any person wanting a traditional diner! read more

Jefferson diner is incredible! Good place to watch the TVs and enjoy a sports game or go to around the holidays. Great French onion soup and a good club with turkey. read more

Haven't been to the Jefferson Diner in a while. Not much has changed except the PRICES! Holy moly... it's a diner folks! Two out for lunch a salad, sandwich & 2 soft drinks.... Ready?? $75 w/ tip. Food was mediocre at best. Many other places to get good food at reasonable prices... read more

Last weekend my wife and I met up with a group of friends for Sunday brunch at the Jefferson Diner. Since it's all one large place, we were actually seated in the J Towne Tavern section. This was my first time back here in a few years. Whenever I'm here, I always think of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives which filmed here. I started out with a delicious Bloody Mary. Whenever I'm not sure what I want for brunch, I usually play it safe and go for French Toast. I ordered that with some crispy bacon. My order was very good and everyone else's looked good also. If you're on Rt 15, give the Jefferson Diner a try. They've been there a long time and it's a well known Jersey diner...just ask Guy Fieri! read more

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Rode out to the Jefferson Diner today. It's another one of those places I have driven past for years without stopping. Quick breakdown. Great diner vibe. Just the right amount of chrome and neon without being too tacky. Super friendly and efficient staff. I was there on a Sunday around noon. The diner was very busy but the service was still excellent. Huge menu. Maybe a bit too huge. I ordered a Florentine omelette. I find it interesting that every diner seemingly has their own definition of what Florentine and Greek omelettes are. The Jefferson's has spinach, feta and mushrooms. It was good. Perhaps a bit too salty. But nothing at all special. The coffee was on point. The only real issue is that I found the prices to be well higher than most other diners in the general area. A couple of the diners I frequent price their Florentine omelettes at $10.95. The Jefferson's is priced at $14.55. Another baseline that I use for comparison is the basic 2 eggs with home fries and toast breakfast. My regular go to diners typically have that priced at $6.95. At the Jefferson it's $10.55. With all that said I look forward to my next visit for lunch or dinner. read more

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I've been here twice and the food has been excellent. First time I got a pastrami brisket and the second time I got a widowmaker which is pulled pork and Mac and cheese on a roll. The service is good and the ambiance is that of a diner/restaurant/bar. Both times we sat in a booth. The menu is enormous and you should be able to find what you want. I will be back and I recommend this place. I don't think you will be disappointed with any aspect, be it food quality, quantity or service. Give them a try. read more

Jefferson Diner - Pastrami Brisket Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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This had the old school New Jersey diner type feels to it. There was a glass case of desserts in the front as well as a small counter to sit at. The menu was larger than a typical diner menu with everything one could want including alcoholic beverages. The service was friendly while the food came out quickly. I split a Monte Cristo ($15.99), cold antipasto salad ($13.75), and a chocolate chip pancake ($6.75). The Monte Cristo came with coleslaw and pickle along with waffle fries. The waffle fries came out hot and extremely crispy. They were solid. It was a large open-faced sandwich with two large onion rings on top, which was odd, but tasty. The sweetness from the French toast mixed in nicely with the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. The salad had salami, ham, provolone, pepperjack cheese, banana peppers, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives with olive oil, oregano, and balsamic vinegar. I do not think there was any banana peppers present and I would have preferred the lettuce not to be shredded, but besides that, it was good. There was much more meat than lettuce here as well. The pancake was tasty. The edges were slightly crisp, while there was just the right amount of chocolate chips present. It was also surprisingly light too. Will I go back? Diner rules apply, but I would return regardless. read more

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Food was great, we went on a weekday so we were sat immediately and the server (blonde guy with longish hair) was really nice.

Outstanding food, nostalgic ambiance, and friendly and professional service. We've been going here for many years. We look forward to many more wonderful meals. One of our favorite local eateries! read more

I recently dined at the Jefferson Diner in NJ, and I have to say, it was a traditional diner experience. This quirky little diner is a hidden gem, with a fun and unique atmosphere has the neon lights and the old school bar stool seats too! The menu offered a wide variety of classic diner dishes I had the French toast with a side of home fries. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. But the real star of the show was the spinning dessert tower. This tower was a sight to behold, it was a rotating pastry display case filled with all sorts of delicious treats, from classic pies and cakes to unique and creative desserts. I couldn't resist and I had to try the peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake, it was heavenly! The tower spins around slowly, giving you the chance to admire all the treats on display and decide what you want. It was like a dessert version of a carousel ride. The service was also great, the staff was friendly and attentive. They made sure that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. They are busy but don't be put off by the wait, the space is big and people move along once they are done. read more

Such a disappointment. I ordered what I thought was a turkey sandwich and this is what came. wtf is this trash read more

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Always liked to go here when I lived in the area, moved away for a few years but now I'm back. Was excited to come back and show an out of state friend this iconic NJ diner. Get there and find won't give you a glass of water and only offer bottled water at nearly $2 a bottle now? Super small portions for condiments, need to ask for syrup and butter 3 times to have enough to get through a stack of pancakes because they only give you one little cup of each at a time. Not a fan of the nickel and dimming tactics to make/ save a few extra dollars. Great way to lose a regular. Hopefully they can keep riding that fame from being on food network because I won't be back again. read more

Jefferson Diner - Bottled water only, no tap water - Diners Near Me - Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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