A corner cafe with all the basic breakfast foods: oatmeal, omelettes, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, etc. The coffee was ... well, it is a corner cafe, right? But with that being said, the coffee was not bad. The staff was friendly and the food was acceptable. 5 stars for giving me what I was expecting - and what I paid for. read more

Clean and quaint. Counter and table service. Service is always prompt and friendly. Staff mingles with the locals and is welcoming. Dinners are offered on Monday and Thursday nights. I really liked their potato salad that came with my lunch but it was only 2-3 spoonfuls and I wish there was a little more. read more

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The Jersey Shore has no shortage of great food places but Jillaney's might be the best one I've ever been to. I'm not much of a breakfast guy but the little bits of the omelette and pancakes I tried were amazing. I had the Fat Jill, a classic Jersey fat sandwich, with grilled chicken, fries, bacon and mozzarella. Sooooo good. The best part were the people behind the counter. Everyone we talked to was super nice and helpful. We will not only be back but this will be our go-to spot anytime we come down the shore. read more

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Real solid old school style luncheonette. We have been here a few times and service is always fast and friendly. You can tell this is a locals spot. All the food we've had, breakfast & lunch, has been good. read more

When travelling around the US on business, I avoid the ubiquitous "breakfast included" at the hotel and always hunt down a locally owned breakfast place. Seems obvious, but considering how packed the free breakfast usually is, not many share my sentiments. Jillaney's is one of those gems of a place that I find infrequently. Friendly folk, packed with locals, everyone seems to know everyone else. They greet customers by name, Nd even remember their orders. Being my first time here, I was greeted with a smile, and attentive but not obtrusive service. But as I type this review, they left me alone. Food was excellent. Eggs easy over was PERFECT. The whites were soft yet set. Yolks unctuously runny, and just enough sear on both sides. More rare than you would imagine! Another solid 5 stars. Great price too!! read more

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Affordable well prepared meals it feel like a family and the whole town comes no frills just great food i try to get there once a week

Great spot for breakfast. Staff is friendly and the menu is very good. All the food looks great. I always get the egg sandwich. But my wife gets pancakes or a waffle. They are great. I totally feel like you should give it a go. read more

Does one eat dinner in a breakfast/luncheonette? Normally a "no" answer would be apropos. We decided on the contrary to have an inexpensive meal cuz we weren't that hungry. This place is super clean. It must have been recently remodeled. The prices are very reasonable. We both had split pea soup. Excellent home-made soup with a LOT of ham, yes a lot. A bowl, not a cup, for $3.50. We also both had Jillaney's chicken, grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, and roasted peppers $6.50. Again excellent. All this was served by Amanda Very clean restroom. When in Keansburg try this luncheonette. You won't be disappointed. They say their breakfasts are great. read more

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I had a grilled cheese sandwich. It was overcooked, and my friend had a hamburger and fries the burger is really greasy

If you're looking for a home cooked breakfast or lunch to enjoy,this is the spot. The atmosphere is welcoming and comforting . Breakfast is always on point and the staff is so friendly . My husband and I love visiting jillaneys any time of the year! read more

Great fresh food !! Absolute friendly staff ! Always service with a smile & I can walk there Would highly recommend if you've never been here ... then get there :) read more

They do a lot for their community and I know many people that I've enjoyed their food i on the other hand wasn't too thrilled about the breakfast sandwich I had from there but by time I got a chance to eat it it wasn't that hot anymore and didn't have a way to reheat it. It's clean inside and outside considering they're on a busy street and some people in town choose to use the ground instead of a garbage can for their trash! I might give them a second chance one of these days if/when I get the chance read more

E love this place. Another no fuss atmosphere with good food at affordable prices. All the ladies working there are wonderfully pleasant. Makes you want to keep going back. Why do they always get Dunkin Donuts coffee? Not sure. I enjoy their coffee. 2 of us have a filling clean food breakfast for under $20. Their lunch specials are enjoyable and very inexpensive. Their salads are yummy. Bacon always cooked to perfection. See you soon! read more

This is a classic neighborhood breakfast joint. The fare is the standard breakfast offerings (pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, etc.) done skillfully in a homey atmosphere. Sitting at the counter watching your breakfast come together is entertaining as is the banter among the staff. read more

Jillaney's Luncheonette - Great place for breakfast!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

What a wonderful little luncheonette. I found this by accident and so glad I did. I like to support local family owned businesses. This was one of them places where everyone knows everyone, and are very welcoming to new comers. Jillian was such a pleasure. She cooks all the delicious food. The portions are great for the great prices she charges. We got to talking the first time I came in for breakfast. She told me about her special dinner she serves Monday's and Thursday's. You get a complete entree, with soup and salad, and dessert.. all for only $10 dollars. Tonight's choices were chicken Marsala or chicken Francese, over rice, with green bean or carrots, with a roll and butter, soup or salad.. it was amazing. Yes I came back for it and she remembered me from when I was there for breakfast. This place is a gem. Thanks Jillian for an amazing dinner. read more

My husband & I time visiting the restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere, good prices, large portions. Had the opportunity to speak to Jill, the owner who was friendly & willing to chat with customers. Will be returning!! read more

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Slow. Table was dirty. Had to ask for cream three times. We left a $10 bill on the table and left before the food came because waited so line. Try gems bagels instead read more

Excellent service! Great folks and homemade food! Got French toast CHOCOLATE BERRY and he got a breakfast sandwich read more

Jillaney's Luncheonette - Chocolate Berry French toast with eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

The location is convenient with ample parking. Inside is a clean cozy atmosphere and the menu is typical beeakfast/lunch food. Once inside, it took a while before we were acknowledged. The person who took our order didnt greet us before asking what we liked, no biggie. Im not a big breakfast food person so I decided on a grilled cheese on rye with a side of homefries. The wait wasn't long, other staff were friendly and chatted us up. I was not impressed with the food...the grilled cheese seemed to be slathered in mayo, it wasn't crispy or golden...it was actually soggy. I couldn't even eat it. The homefries were OK. Overall, not impressed...my husband loved his meal though. If I do go back def won't have the grilled cheese. read more

Jillaney's Luncheonette - Grilled cheese on rye with a side of homefriea...came with coleslaw and a pickle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

What a great little hidden gem of a restaurant. My wife and I searched different types of breakfast and brunch places in the area and found this one. It is a very laid-back casual spot. We were out of town and the workers made us feel at home. My wife had the roast beef triple-decker sandwich. The roast beef was tasty and the lettuce was fresh and overall very good sandwich. I had one of their "fat sandwiches" which contains cheesesteak, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, fries, bacon, fried egg, ketchup, and mayo. Yes it sounds like a lot of food in a sandwich but it was perfectly made. It reminded me of my years at Rutgers University as a student. It definitely hit the spot. They had a lot of their usual customers there who all seem very happy and nice as well. The overall pricing of the food was very reasonable. We will definitely return. I placed a picture of my sandwich in this review read more

Jillaney's Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Keansburg, New Jersey

Great experience from out-of-towners! Very friendly service (and patrons!) for this young family. They did a great job accommodating our kids and that always makes dining easier and better. Food was really good and quick service. One of us had the Fat Jill (very good and liked the touch of fries inside the sandwich) and the other the Jilly Sandwich (also very good). Very friendly, accommodating and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

After a misunderstanding with the waitress about french fries coming with my meal the owner claimed they were a $2 up charge for a hand full of fries even tho the waitress claimed they came with the meal owner was being rude and agressive towards me and the person I was with even tho he said nothing much. Then she started pacing back and forth and agressively yelling to me infront of the customers while I was trying to eat. We i posted something on my social media and she was like "what did you post I am going to check it right now" and other things and which I hadn't intended on doing but now I am after the scene she made. How can an owner be so rude to customers. In all of my years of working for customer service and owning a company myself I've never seen such a disgrace. read more

first time going there,they got my order wrong twice and one of my sandwiches had hair in it

I've lived in Keansburg for two years and seek to move everyday. Having a diner is nice in a town that doesn't have a bank or grocery store. The prices are GREAT BUT THE SEGUCE IS THAT OF AN "OLDER ERA" where people of different backgrounds aren't really accepted. I ordered breakfast for my boyfriend at the time and the service was TERRIBLE. It was as if I had to speak first and felt total comfortable. Again GREAT PRICES NOT SO GREAT SERVICES. read more

Great local place...fresh delicious food and friendly service. Had the best pork roll egg and cheese here. Twice.

Had the Corned beef and hash with eggs. Food was great, staff was nice and had a never ending cup of great coffee. Place is very clean as well. read more

In my more than 66 yrs and a Jersey girl all my life you can't get a better pork roll egg and cheese on hard roll and I've had many.Every meal has always been delicious and take out is still perfection. Thanks Jill and every employee I've known there. Always pleasant. read more

This is a place where the food is great you can stop by for something quick to eat . But the people who work there just make you want to stay a little longer read more

My wife and I do what we call adventure dining each Sunday where we try a different place for breakfast each week. This past Sunday we found this luncheonette in Keansburg. We were very surprised by how much we liked it. This is a very nice place to eat. The staff was very friendly and the place looked very clean. Our waitress was great. The food was very good and extremely reasonably priced. My wife thought the coffee was great for only .99 cents. I had a huge mason jar cup of water and didn't need a refill since it was so big. My wife had the Veggie Omlette and she loved it. She thought it was big and tasted great. The fries were crinkle cuts and very tasty too. They were crispy & not greasy at all. I had the Ham & Cheese Omlette with home fries and I thought my home fries were very good. We order a full stack of pancakes and I thought they tasted great. Much better than I thought they would. This place is really a hidden gem. It's definitely has a home town feel where the staff seems to know the locals by name and appreciates their oatroI highly recommend trying this place and I would definitely go back. read more

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A warm, homey place with amazing food and service! The $5 lunch specials are great. I love supporting local businesses and I know this one is here to stay!! The owner also helps support the local youth football & cheer which I love!! read more

Love this place! Great dinners on Monday and Thursday. Love the breakfast and coffee ! Friendly and great service. Food is delicious ! Coffee is served in a large mug. I will be coming here often! Tables and counter service and place is clean! I only had breakfast and dinner here. I will have to come in for lunch. read more

This place is awesome! They actually use fresh berries on their French toast instead of that frozen-thawed crap.

We went this morning for breakfast and were very pleased with everything. The food was fresh, seasoned well, and cooked perfectly. Pleased with the service and cleanliness. We will definitely be back! read more

Had Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese sandwich for breakfast. Sandwich was good. Fresh bread and good quality pork roll. Restaurant was super clean and staff was nice. Plenty of seating at counter and stand alone tables. A little tip.. It may be a little hard to find... It's on Main St right past the post office on the corner. Parking in rear. read more

What a little gem! Good, basic breakfast, lunch in a really pretty space. It's really roomy and everybody seems to know each other! This place will be a "regular" for me!!! read more

Found it on Yielp, was looking for something new. Great place for breakfast! Super clean !!! Highly recommend ! read more

Amazing little luncheonette!!! Not only is the owner Jill and staff super friendly... they're efficient. Most importantly the food is awesome!!! I have never had a bad meal here and that's why I keep coming back for more. Breakfast and lunch this is the place to eat. read more

Great breakfast food! And cheap!! Staff is very friendly and never a long wait. I highly recommend it!

Great place, great food, great staff. Everything fresh and made when you order it. Decor is nice and clean. Coffee is fantastic. Corned beef hash is spot on. If you have an appetite get the hungry man, eggs sausage bacon hash brown toast. You won't leave hungry. Monday nights are the only night dinner is served and they are open on mondays until 8. The Monday night dinner specials are priced very affordable and are awesome and always different. From pulled pork to chicken franchise. Like and follow on Facebook and you will get to see the upcoming Monday special is. Place should not be missed. Lunch menu come out fast and bountiful. Subs and sandwiches have plenty of stuff that matters not fillers. So my suggestion is to stop by once and you will become a regular. read more

This is a gem in Keansburg, NJ The staff of Jillaney's were so friendly. The food is fantastic. The portions are large. The specials are a great value. We ate here everyday that we were in the area and if I make it back here I will eat here again! read more