During my visit, I experience good customer service, for the most part; employees are kind and…read morehelpful with navigating the menu options. The Veggie Panini is so tasty; the ingredients taste fresh and as though from a quality sauté; the Portobello Mushrooms, Red Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, and Spinach all mesh together juicily well, of good flavor. I try to make the meal as Vegan friendly as possible by removing the Feta Cheese. Still, the panini might have butter which texture wise more so than flavor wise is present. If not for looking in the sandwich I might not note the buttery-melt-like residue which is post my curiosity of the oil/sauce. I think a garlic-olive oil base may be a great option to substitute for any seeking to Veganify the Veggie Panini beyond just removing the cheese. The coleslaw is tasty and contains a light mayonnaise-milky-like dressing, which one may drain out, though the coleslaw comes with it. Being able to substitute the coleslaw for a commensurate size salad can help with Veganify-ing the coleslaw portion. The fresh fruit are fresh and tasty. Request a check for available fruits to be more sure of what might be coming in your fresh fruit package. The meal is overall juicy and satisfying. The establishment offers a variety of seating options and has a somewhat classy modern-retro vibe. I don't look for a jukebox or a dancefloor though I won't find any surprise if this eatery has them. The establishment accepts different forms of payment.

BEDBUGS in the Booths at Millburn Diner -- and an Owner Who Yells at Customers- STAY AWAY!…read more Quick Summary * Sat in a fabric booth and found multiple bedbugs crawling in the cushions within minutes * Reported it to staff -- no manager came over and nothing was done * We were moved to another table and still charged the full bill * Called the next day -- manager promised a call back but never did * Spoke with the owner later -- he yelled, accused us of harassment, refused to address the issue, and hung up I'm sharing this so other families in Millburn know what we experienced. Date of visit: February 28 Party: Family dinner including our 20-month-old daughter My family and I live in Millburn and try to support local restaurants whenever we can, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Within about five minutes of sitting down in a fabric booth, someone in our party noticed a bug crawling on the seat. Based on what we observed at the time, it appeared to be a bedbug. When we checked behind the booth cushions more closely, we saw several more, at least 8 crawling along both sides of the booth. Seeing multiple insects that were confirmed to be bedbugs where customers are sitting and eating was extremely alarming. We immediately got up and asked to be moved. In hindsight we should have left immediately, but we had already ordered and felt awkward walking out. The staff moved us to a table in the center of the restaurant with wooden chairs. We clearly told our server exactly what we had found in the booth. Nothing further happened. * No manager came over * No one inspected the booth * No one followed up with us * No one offered any acknowledgment beyond a quick apology from the server When the meal ended, we were handed the full bill as if nothing had happened. The next day I called the restaurant to make sure management knew what had occurred. The manager told me he had not heard anything about it and said he would call me back "ASAP." That call never came. Two days later I called again and asked to speak with a manager. This time the owner came to the phone. Instead of addressing the issue or even listening, he immediately became hostile and started yelling. He accused me of harassing him and his employees and said he was going to do nothing about it. After shouting at me, he abruptly hung up the phone. I have never experienced a business owner respond this aggressively or unprofessionally to a legitimate customer concern. For transparency, we documented what we observed at the time and contacted the restaurant directly the following day to give management the opportunity to address the issue. Based on what we experienced -- both the insects we observed in the seating area and the response from management -- this situation felt completely unacceptable. If you are dining in Millburn, there are many other options. DO NOT GO TO THE MILLBURN DINER!

I've come here many times and they never disappoint The…read morespecials menu changes often and they come with a starter soup, I've gotten the Matzo Ball soup, split pea and this time I got the Clam Chowder. I absolutely loved the teriyaki Salmon salad last time and switched it up for the Ahi Tuna Sandwich this time. Portions are decent and after the soup you will be full. The ambiance of the place is definitely the best part. You get an Alice in Wonderland kind of vibe. It can get busy during lunch hours but if are able to get window seatings you'll get a view of the New York skyline (if the city pollution allows) The only negative is they're drinks are more on the pricier side that. I get the alcoholic ones but I'm referring to soda, coffee, etc

First time here and I love the decor! The outside and it are pretty unique. To start, I ordered the…read moreNutella cold brew which was a bit too sweet for my preference but it was tasty. To eat, I ordered the Greek omelet with a side of avocado and it was yummy! Not too heavy or light just the right amount of flavor and texture. Hash browns were partly crispy which I loved. I wasn't too fond for the multigrain bread but I'm a bread snob who makes their own sourdough so that may be why . We ended our visit with a slice of cherry pie with ice cream and loved how light and not too sweet it was! Service was great, attentive, friendly and pleasant. Would come again!

The absolute best diner I've been to…read more The place itself is stunning. It's newly renovated but still has a diner feel, just with some upgrades like a live DJ and a solarium-like addition. Parking is also highly convenient. The menu is extensive and I can't wait to go back to try everything they have. There are the classic breakfast items of course, but they also have some innovative dishes or familiar dishes with a spin. I ordered the jerk chicken pasta which was spicy, so flavorful and also a great portion size. Others in our party ordered pancakes, which were so fluffy, eggs, fried chicken, fried catfish and more. Everything was fried to perfection and the catfish tasted like it had literally just jumped out of the ocean. Our waiter was super nice and we had a big party so I'm sure it wasn't easy. My only suggestion is that they make their hot drinks hotter. Other than that, I'd seriously come back every weekend.

READ FULL REVIEW!!!…read more March 2026: First time at this establishment was just ok. Hosted a very small get-together here (5 guest). Atmosphere was nice. Music was wayy too loud to hear the person you're sitting next to. Food was tasty and fresh. Coffee was good with great creamer selection (at the time). Our server was my least favorite part of this experience. He was over the top with his energy and upscale tactics (pushy with getting us to order extra drinks and appetizers despite declining). I was hosting this event and did not need him selling us after already being told "no, thank you" twice. It was awkward and ultimately changed the vibe. He hardly checked on us after that encounter and we constantly had to remind them about request that were never brought out to the table. Staff needs to be trained better. This was just an ok experience. April 2026 : What ultimately lead me to write this review was my 2nd experience at this diner. The server was a lot better than our first experience, but we did run into a few too many problems. First, we ordered coffee and are informed that per managements request, we can only have half-half or cream with our coffee. Previously they had French vanilla creamers and other flavored creamers but I guess management decided to save on the additional cost. This was a bummer especially realizing that they could easily afford creamers. This restaurant easily pulls at least $150,000 per week in revenue, so I didn't understand cheapening out like that. I still ordered the coffee. When it came to the table I added the cream into the cup only to find something floating in the coffee. I send it back and ask for a new cup, which the server politely provided. We order our meals and all goes well. Eventually two of the three meals come out and we wait for the final plate to come out. It's common courtesy to wait for everyone to have their meal before eating, so we wait. We wait about 6-7 minutes and the final plate comes out only for it to be cold. All of us ordered breakfast, so you can imagine trying to eat cold egg, potato, and sausage. We ask for the waiter, but before he could get to us the manager passes by and we let him know the issue. He takes the plate to the back and about two minutes later he comes back with the same exact plate. Before the manager arrived to take the plate away, I saw the guest split the egg half and add black pepper on everything so we knew it was the same plate and food she started eating off of that was reheated onto the kitchen grill where other food is being prepared for guest. The manager informs us that he had the chef heat the food up on the griddle and that it should be a perfect temperature. We refuse to accept the plate because it was reheated and not remade entirely. We were shocked that this was the solution even being offered. Reheating food on the griddle seemed unsafe (contamination risk, diseases, illness, etc) and offensive. No one pays these prices to have reheated breakfast served to them. I could've just made that at home for a fraction of the price. We politely refuse the reheated plate and he apologized and took the plate to the back. The server comes over to see what the issue is and we explain everything. He says that he will look into it and take that meal off the bill. Now I'm frustrated because one out of the three of us aren't eating anything and the experience was off. At this point, I'm not eating my meal but the 3rd guest is eating. So the guest who sent their plate back and myself are waiting for the 3rd guest to finish their pancakes. He ordered a stack of 4-5 chocolate chip pancakes and was happily eating away at layer by layer. Eventually he gets to the last 2 pancakes and before he adds syrup he notices what appeared to be an eyelash or short piece of hair imbedded in the pancake. Picture of the clearly imbedded hair included with this review. He immediately stopped eating and looks sick. He had already eaten 3-4 pancakes by then and the idea that he ate more of whatever that was felt unnerving, to say the least. We both start looking to see what he's looking at and long behold the hair was there. At this point we are extremely frustrated and completely over this experience. Management did not make this experience right even after addressing all of these issues both separately and together. I felt like my money was not valued and my business certainly wasn't. They did nothing to remedy these issues and I will NOT be going back to this establishment. This restaurant may look visually beautiful but the service is not. Staff needs more training, music needs to be turned down, chefs need to wear hairnets and everyone needs to follow safe food handling skills. You're putting your guest and your business at risk ignoring these issues. I really really wish I had a better experience.

The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

Great local diner - exactly what you would expect - great food - large portions and wait staff that…read moregive you a very homey vibe Haven't had a bad meal ! Their portions are so large I rarely finish

Fresh salad bar with plenty of selections. Use to buy the sirloin steak but the prices are too…read moremuch, thanks Trump.

If they made a movie about NJ diners, this would the prototype, down to the waiters and waitresses…read morecalling you "hon" and the endless menu. It's exactly what you picture when you think diner. The food is fine, nothing great, nothing terrible, and lots of it. Good desserts. Typical middle of the road Jersey diner.

A must visit, but be ready. This is a true vintage diner car. You have to sit in a tight booth or…read moreat the counter. This is awesome for the ambience but not if you are larger person (I am not but my companion was.) also they only take cash. Now -- that said, step back into an earlier time when you come in here. It's one of the oldest diners in the country -- maybe the oldest? -- and you'll truly feel like you're in a movie. I recommend a weekday morning since it's a touristy thing! I had eggs over easy and sausage. Delicious and timeless. Fun!

I've known about some at diner for the longest time, but finally had the chance to swing by for…read morebrunch! The diner is inside a classic boxcar and not much has changed since opening - which is the way it should stay. The service was great and everyone was friendly and accommodating. We arrived around 12 PM on a Sunday and waited about 10 minutes for a table. They don't have high pairs but they have booster seats that worked just as well. We ordered Taylor, ham, egg, and cheese on a roll, two pancakes with scrambled eggs, and the front toast plate that came with eggs and sausage. Taylor ham, egg and cheese on a roll was standard and good. The French toast was tasty. The pancakes were very, very good. Definitely order these! The diner is no-frills. It's classic food served the original way. It really feels like an authentic New Jersey establishment and I love that it hasn't changed.

I love visiting Maplewood and I've eaten at a few places along this main street but I've walked by…read moreSpot Diner a ton of times without stopping in. This weekend I decided to finally check it out. Spot Diner is located in the middle of a block, sandwiched between other store fronts. A blue awning is set over glass windows in the front. The doorway is a bit awkward, but when you get in you'll see plenty of booths and regular tables to sit at. Even better, you can sit at a counter to the left, one of my favorite features of any diner. I wound up sitting at a booth and it was at an odd time (around 4PM) so it was not crowded. The waitress was there very quickly and she was very nice. The host was cool too. No issues at all with service. The interior of Spot Diner has clearly been renovated in recent time. You can tell at one time it probably looked more like a classic diner but since then the interior has been painted blue and grey (giving off a Greek restaurant vibe) and there are some nice paintings hanging on the walls. I was really there just for a snack so I wound up ordering French Toast (which was still available at this hour). It came out quickly and it was good! One of the challenges with French Toast at any restaurant cooking it thoroughly while not drying it out. Fortunately they did a great job here The outer edge had a nice bit to it while the middle was chewy and cooked properly. Butter and syrup were of course provided on the side. I enjoyed my visit to Spot and I hope to come back for a full, proper breakfast one day!

This little cozy "spot" has fulfilled, satisfied and accommodated us every single time!!…read more I may have written a review but not sure my most recent experience- the most eventful yet. I like and enjoy Maplewood, its people , culture and food - as well as its beautiful tree- lined streets , parks and coffee shops. On this particular day, I had the honor of Elizabeth Summer companionship (my beloved morkie). We walked and had coffee and walked some more but then got caught in a thunder- lightening storm! Shane on me for not looking up the weather. Thankfully, I was graciously welcomed into "spot" and when I asked if my furry friend was too, they didn't hesitate. I'll be honest, everything we've ordered has been to our liking / sadly- not this day. It's ok though - they didn't want to charge me buy I did ask for an additional order and made sure I tipped the very sweet young man attending me.. "us"! I will gladly continue to visit the spot - I have enjoyed every other meal - oh and their cream of turkey- fills my"chicken-soup with rice" craving with turkey soul! Enjoy!! Buen provecho!!!

I love this diner. It's been a long time since I've dined here and the food was even better this…read moretime. Their paninis are made on pita bread and absolutely delicious. Their soups are served hot and fresh, the sweet potato fries are amazing, and the desserts are baked on site. Parking is also available and the staff is so friendly. Looking forward to stopping by again.

Came into town for business (that 'biz' was Magic: The Gathering related, for my kids) and we…read morefigured a Jersey diner is always a safe bet to grab a bite to eat. Weirdly snug parking lot (especially harrowing when you had to back out into a busy street), and walking inside everything felt oddly tight and squished together. We were now a bit unsure on where we'd decided to stop since the diners closer to homebase are much bigger (and inviting) all around. But... we received our menus (too long/large for our table!) and when we saw the hundreds of choices available - our skepticism disappeared. I went with a sloppy joe (Jersey version) and it was massive. And delicious. One kid went with a grilled cheese, the other with a chicken sandwich. We eventually had to tap out and request a doggy-bag. Good eats. Good pricing. Great waitress (there's no one quite like a Jersey diner waitress that's equally kind and cool and gruff and "Kiss my grits!" - right?). If I found myself down this way again I'd definitely swing back in for 'Round Two'.

The service at Village Diner was pretty good. We were assisted by two waitresses that were…read morehelpful. The food was decent. We had the California omelette, French toast, and the avocado salad (with grilled chicken). They do have a lot of options, so I may have not chosen what they excel in. The Diner is what you would expect from a typical small town cafe. Plenty of seats and table, but a little cramped. Overall, it was an ok experience. I would try it again, maybe ordering something else.

Really enjoyed my chicken palermo sandwich with plenty of cheese papers and onions. Fries were…read moreserved hot. Service was kind and expeditious. It's has a small diner feel next to the train station so there is quite a bit of foot traffic and people watching.

The Morris Proper, a relatively new addition to the Morristown dining scene, offers a sophisticated…read moreand stylish atmosphere, a terrific seasonal cocktail program, and truly excellent food, but the service coordination during our visit felt a bit disjointed. The service felt "off" all night, despite the staff's best efforts. Upon arrival, our party of four was led to a table set for only three. Since the restaurant was packed, we had to stand awkwardly in the dining area for several minutes while a chair was brought over from the bar. The host was very apologetic and graciously provided a complimentary order of the Focaccia appetizer ($16) to make amends. However, when we later asked our server for one piece of bread to finish the leftover whipped ricotta, a runner brought out an entire second order of Focaccia.. which eventually turned up on our bill. To their credit.. they later comped the two coffees we ordered with dessert. The bar and kitchen are clearly talented, but the evening continued to have strange pacing and communication gaps. I had the Local Rotisserie Chicken ($32), a generous airline-style cut that was incredibly tender and flavorful, served with perfectly prepared market greens and roasted potatoes. My companion thoroughly enjoyed the Gulf Shrimp Casarecce ($30), and another guest was very impressed with the Chili Brined Grilled Pork Chop ($41), which was both a generous portion and packed with flavor. A manager informed one guest that the linguine for their Crab and Jalapeño dish ($34) didn't meet their standards and asked if it was okay to substitute casarecce instead. While we appreciate the quality control, it was an odd mid-meal adjustment. The Morris Proper has all the ingredients for a five-star destination, but the front-of-house coordination needs to match the high caliber of the kitchen. The primary reasons I'm settling on four stars are these small service lapses and a high noise level that made it difficult for our party of four to converse at a reasonable volume. We will definitely be back. PRO TIP: Complimentary parking is available in the M Station garage. We initially pulled into the 'Retail Parking' area from the Spring Place entrance, but there were neither any spots available nor any signs to direct us to parking elsewhere. If you're visiting the Morris Proper for dinner during the week or any time on the weekend, enter through the main Morris Street entrance to the M Station garage (between 100 and 110 Morris Street) and have your parking ticket validated by the host.

Pretty place Great for our big group drinks available…read more Takes reservations We had an array of apps and entrees Nice staff and good with allergies Parking nearby Outside seating but wasn't open yet when we were there Next to Tatte Food was pretty good Would come by another time