The name is deceiving because it sounds like it might be a cafe, but this is 100% a diner. Unfortunately I didn't have the best experience here. I ordered a fairly simple dish (avocado toast) and the avocados were just placed on the bread in thick slices with thick chunks of tomatoes on top. Further, my husbands panini came out undercooked and he was very heavily sold on ordering another dish despite him repeating multiple times he was okay and would just eat later. The waitress was very insistent to the point where we were both becoming uncomfortable. My poached eggs were cooked well, which would have earned this place two stars. HOWEVER, at I hold them the register we were also still charged for my husbands sandwich that he did not eat. This amount differed from the check that we got at the table which only showed my meal. Unfortunately I am too trusting and did not realize the mistake until I was already home. This means I ended up paying $21 plus tip for avocado toast. This was the nail in the coffin for me. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Avocado toast - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Mom's has re-established it self as an Excellent Breakfast and Lunch hot spot on RT9 North in Manalapan NJ. Food is great, Portions Plentiful, Service Great and Pricing on Spot! If you would like an Excellent Experience this is the place to be ***** read more

I've had a better omelet at home and I'm not a chef. On a positive note, it was relaxing and we were definitely not rushed.

Came here for breakfast and had a lovely experience. The portions were pretty generous and food came out fast. Service was notably friendly and welcoming would definitely recommend for a quick and filling meal! read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Vegetarian Skillet - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

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food is good but always smells like cleaning products. not good for anyone to smell. Especially fabuolso which is toxic Won't come back until there's no product smells read more

I came here for breakfast with my family and it was great! A little outdated but overall the food was great, our waitress was super kind, and everything was quick! Definitely recommend! read more

My friends took me here for breakfast on my birthday, we had 3 toddlers with us and a baby who we put in a high chair. The place was pretty empty when we arrived. We've been seated at the booth in the middle of the restaurant (in my opinion it's better to put such large loud group like ourselves somewhere in the corner, however, it wasn't our choice and we were totally fine with our booth. Our server (young friendly girl) was nice, and food was arriving fast, however, it took at least 15-20 minutes to have our check after we've asked for it. 1 star to this place getting an older female server (heavy-weighted one) who started rolling her eyes on us the moment we walked in. She kept walking to other tables and was getting a grumpy sour face every time she was passing near our table. Back in time I used to be a server too and I know what it's to have a table full of toddlers! However, it's server's job to be friendly and smile (or at least not to roll your eyes to customers. But this lady WAS NOT OUR server to being with, secondly they could've sat us in the corner and not in the center, that way you don't need to see us as much, and thirdly- we got a high chair and it was hard for a large person to walk around with a tray full of plates. So while we were waiting for our check (15-20 minutes as I've said earlier), our kids started loosing it and started getting out from the table and walking between the booths - that's when that grumpy server lost it too and started scouting that "someone may get hurt, you should not run here". Hello, not our fault that our check wasn't coming! Eventually, after the check came, we got money ready and been waiting for a server to take it but it took another 10 minutes to find out that you pay as you exit. Finally, it took us another 10-15 minutes to wait for a cashier come to the register and he actually was the most friendly person in the entire place and even gave our kids cookies for a long wait. Food was average, pricing budget friendly. IMHO this place should either post a note on the door "NO KIDS ALLOWED" or train their staff to deal with customers with small kids. read more

We've been to Mom's many times and are impressed by the food, service and value. My wife enjoyed the vegetable omelette skillet and I had a veggie wrap. Our friends both had tuna wraps that came with a very large portion of fries. The coffee was very tasty and high quality. We have never been disappointed and will continue frequenting Mom's. read more

This is amazing food, The pancakes are super soft the ice is so cold. The bacon is so crispy. The waiters/waitress are so nice. The place is beautiful. The music is not loud and not to quite the tv on. This is an amazing place. Everyone should come read more

Food is standard fare but the service is horrendous. Might as well call it Afternoon at the Hacienda. If you want to fall waiting for your food come here. And it's quiet too so that's perfect. Hey Antonio, do something ! And stop accepting takeout read more

We stopped here for brunch today for the first time. The menu is a pretty good size with pretty much something for everyone. We waited awhile before getting our drink order taken and I told the waitress coffee with milk and another person in our party cream. She forgot the milk and took awhile to return to finally ask for my milk again to drink it. They also didn't give our whole party silverware right away which was a bit weird. Coffee is also limited to 2 cups it's not unlimited FYI. Food was good the only thing I realized was my meal came with a juice I never received! Waitress completely forgot about it as did I. I kept having to ask for things like we both got pancakes and the table had no syrup on it. Overall food was good but the service really lacked. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Went for girls' brunch. Seems pretty crowded but is family-friendly, great to have a meal. The prices are very reasonable. The crepe with blueberries is so good! The menu is also quite diverse and should satisfy most people. read more

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This is a little gem in the rough, I love this place, food is great with home made feel to it. The wait staff is amazing and super helpful, and nice. I eat here more than I do at home. Must try the pancakes!!! read more

Once the original owners sold the restaurant it went downhill. Most recently the service is so poor, it truly doesn't exist. It also gives the vibe of being dirty, just not clean. read more

The food was terrible I ordered a pork roll egg and cheese something you really can't mess up in jersey it's simple and 15 minutes later my waitress asked me if i indeed didnt want eggs I said no I had ordered a pork roll egg and cheese then was charged extra and eggs came on side burger was hard and burnt when asked to be cooked medium well while eating our waitress was sitting at a table eating as well the whole time barley checked in on us to see if we needed a napkin or drink or sauce lastly I just think it is unprofessional and rude to start having the bud boy vacuum the diner while customers were there (only us and one gentleman) would not recommend read more

Eaten here a few times, the food is okay, nothing spectacular that I can't find anywhere else. The standard breakfast menu. The wait is crazy long and they do not take reservations and you cannot be seated until everyone in your party is there. Coffee is good, juices are good but for the most part, I don't want to wait that long for a breakfast that is a 50/50 shot of being satisfying or feeling meh. But I give Moms 3 Stars because families with kids under 10 seems to really dig it. read more

Breakfast is my favorite meal , and I go to a lot of places for breakfast. Moms is my favorite local breakfast restaurant. The Pancakes are the best, and trust me I am very picky about my pancakes. They are not fancy or "boutique" style they are plain and simply good !!! Taste is great. The food is very good and the owners Louie and Antonio are very nice and welcoming , you won't be disappointed and they don't kill you with price too ! read more

It was good, diner food, nothing to right home about. Grilled chicken on sandwich rubbery, nothing 'grill' like about it more microwave, chicken quesadilla was good for kids, son got chicken and waffles, waffle WAY overdone but he didn't care. We like disco fries but instead asked for gravy on the side, thank goodness we did it tasted bad, like a chemical had gotten into it, I asked them to give us turkey gravy rather than brown figuring there was just something wrong with the brown gravy, nope, manager comes back with turkey gravy and said "chef said there is nothing wrong with this gravy, its just the taste of the canned kind he buys" well he was right, because turkey gravy tasted the same way..so if you know it tastes like chemicals perhaps make some fresh..it doesn't take much to do!! Even my kids said it tasted really scary bad and they eat anything! This place is on our way home from kids Orthodontics visits, so we will probably stop again for something soft for them to eat after adjustments, but will probably stick to pancakes. read more

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The food was awful & the service was just as bad. Not the cleanest place either. Wouldn't eat there again.

The California omelette: big and soft pieces of broccoli, stringy cheddar cheese, and they do egg whites without looking at you like you are from another planet! The hash browns are crispy with a thick layer of crisp on top, folded over in a cohesive mound like the changeling's rift on your plate as it crashes up against your omelette. The coffee too, even way better than at Red Oak and other diners reasonably nearby and in the same league. This is a nice diner experience. They have a lot of options on the menu and are very accommodating to weird requests. Although the waiter was frazzled with the order of challah toast and required a little extra explanation in words and concepts he could understand - we seem to have found the one gentile in the area, ladies and gentlemen. read more

This place is a local favorite from what I am told. We went for breakfast. I was told the skillets were good so I got chose the leprechaun skillet with over easy eggs because I like corned beef. Well let me tell you, this skillet was so filling I had like 5 bites and was STUFFED. The rye bread that came with my skillet was fresh and toasted just the way I like and I tried some of my boyfriends Greek skillet and that was pretty darn good as well. What I didn't like is that there were about 5 guys standing around in the back but we had to wait and call someone over to just get a cup of coffee. Our server, when she did come was very nice and attentive. It's basic diner breakfast food, pretty affordable, and for the most part quick. I'd come here again for a quick breakfast. read more

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Great breakfast. Yummy hash browns. Friendly waitstaff. A go to place for a good inexpensive dinner. Specials every night. Big Greek salad, with feta and olives, add a soup and a main course with 2 sides for about $12. Yes, it's good diner food not gourmet. read more

Large portions, tasty food, pleasant service, reasonable prices with a 10% senior citizen discount. Now I understand why this place always seems to be crowded. I went with my cousin who is a regular there and was treated as such. On the other hand, I was a first timer but also got the "regular" treatment. Cuz got a salad served with grille shrimp and there were a lot of them. He says he even gets more shrimp when his regular waiter is there. Personally, I thought what he had was plenty. I had an extremely large and fresh tasting Chef's Salad and I could not finish it. That rarely, if ever happens, so you know the portions are big. We were there for a late lunch but if I was not already full, I was tempted to stay for the early bird dinner. read more

My wife and I went here this past weekend. We had previously been here a couple years ago and the food was great. This past weekend my wife and I decided we would go back. It apparently is under new management and it was obvious by the service and the food. My wife tried to make an change to one of the orders. Instead of pancakes with her eggs she wanted french toast (we would have gladly paid the up charge). The waiter told her she wasn't allowed to make any changes to menu......ummm..o...k After our food came out both our orders were cold. I ordered an broccoli and cheese omelette, the cheese was cold. We went up to pay, the manager was on the phone and didn't acknowledge us, just took my card while speaking on phone, rang me up, pointed to where to sign and that was it. Needless to say we wont be back read more

The reason that I tried this place out is because of all the Yelp reviews and I don't know... The food is mediocre at best. My eggs, home fries, and cheese bowl (with toast) wasn't anything special. And the pancakes, I've had way better. There was no music playing in the background, so all you heard was other customers conversations and the wait staff. It was quite odd. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Home fries, cheese, peppers, onions, egg. - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Although they were taking social distancing precautions very well, the menus seemed dirty and the kitchen staff is not required to wear masks. We walked out. Our second bust in the same day. I thought kitchen staff was required by NJ to wear masks! I just felt unsafe. read more

Mom's is one of my favorite local places to grab a bite to eat. Good food at reasonable prices. They recently came under new ownership and have been making improvements. Staff is friendly and welcoming . read more

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Went to NJ for Christmas to see family. Christmas morning all the diners and restaurants were closed. Came across Moms and figured it was worth a try. When I entered the waitress greeted me right away and the place was very clean. Luis ,one of the two owners, approached me , greeted me and took my order. While waiting Luis offered me a cup of coffee and we engaged in a conversation. He was very friendly and we had a good conversation. My order came out and I left. When I got back to our hotel my wife and myself enjoyed the food very much.The next morning we returned for breakfast before we left to go home.We then met Antonio the other owner and he also was a very nice gentleman. The breakfast was excellent.I had the eggs Benedict and it was the best I have ever had. My wife had pancakes etc and was very pleased with it. Next time in NJ we will be back. All the luck to these two nice gentlemen. read more

We are new to the area and luckily stumbled upon this gem! They had a nice outdoor seating area, the food was amazing and very fairly priced and the service was out of this world. We went for breakfast and can't wait to go back. Highly recommend this local neighborhood spot! read more

Possible foodpoisoning? I ordered breakfast for takeout. The Georgia omelette platter with toast and hashbrowns. Eggs were rubbery, bacon was really tough. The toast was burnt and the hashbrowns were basically raw on the inside. It was gross. I got through maybe half of it because I was really hungry, before I threw it out. 6 hours later I have terrible stomach pains. How the hell is this place popular when the entire breakfast is a trainwreck?? read more

Noting special.... run of the mill place with average food. Pretty expensive for what you get. No need to return

The new Mom's is nothing like the original Mom's. First time back here for breakfast and it was one of the worst experiences - from terrible service (inexperienced server), poor food plating (huge plates with 2 eggs, greasy food (cold tasteless pancakes)with high prices. There are so many more options on Rt9 that I can't see Mom's surviving unless things dramatically change. read more

Kind of blown away that they would not substitute french fries instead of meat on one of the breakfast platters. Seems petty on their part, especially considering that a potato costs less than meat. But then as I was eating they brought out fries anyway. Kind of annoying to tell me no, and then do it anyway. Fathers food came out burnt. Portions are huge. read more

I cannot recommend the new owners enough (they've been there a year). The food was really good, the portions exceptional and the prices reasonable. This is not the same Mom's as the previous 2 owners and I would suggest if you gave up on Mom's , give the new owners a try. You won't be sorry! Tina Hoffman read more

Stopped in during covid pre election 2020 and it was a strange ordeal. The crew seemed split on wether the virus was real and if wearing a mask and cleaning tables made a difference. Obviously not what you want to hear or see during a pandemic. The food is average and you get what you pay for. Basically not made with any spices or care, but its cheap and fast. Extremely dated for menu and decor, but you can always get a spot and they have the basics for a diner. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle is always my go-to when I want good, quick service and quality food. Ordered this large Mom's Berry Chicken Salad for take-out lunch on Monday. Didn't get to eat it then, but it's now Wednesday and it tastes just as fresh. Other personal favorites: matzoh ball soup, grilled cheese, fried clams, and pancakes - only place I go for pancakes cause theirs are just that good. Highly recommend. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Mom's Berry Chicken Salad - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

I'll take quality over quantity on any given day. That's my personal preference. A single $8.99 breakfast skillet at Mom's may be enough food to feed a family of four, but seriously, give me half the amount of food and use the best ingredients possible, and then make it taste amazing. The Leprechaun skillet, made with corned beef hash, tasted more like it had been made with actual Leprechaun meat. I don't understand why so many diners insist on buying their corned beef hash in giant, Army-sized aluminum cans. They have all the ingredients to make a fresh, homemade corned beef hash, yet they insist on this version, which is sadly akin to a can of dog food. And when it comes to the eggs, I personally think a good skillet scrambles all the ingredients together -- eggs included. Here, the eggs are bare and tossed on top. Dry, flavorless... just plain boring. My wife's hash browns looked promising, cooked with a nice golden crunch and all, but they were really greasy, and not in an OMG butter kind of way, but instead just tasted like, well, grease. Coffee wasn't particularly good either, and that really sucks because, I mean, c'mon -- you're a DINER! It's nice they give you a full carafe at the table, but a carafe full of dirty, bitter dishwater is useless. A few sips was all I could bare. As for decor, people have pretty much nailed it. The interior of Mom's is super old school, and I'm not talking like cool and retro-chic. Mom's is worn down, and while I wouldn't categorize it as dirty per se, I didn't find the space to be the slightest bit appealing. Service was very good, but not enough to bring me back. Sorry folks, one and done. read more

This was a one and done. It proves that you get what you pay for. The food is VERY cheap. I asked for fries and got home fries... which were good but not great. Ham and cheese omelette was more cheese then eggs and when i stopped the busboy when I realized there was no jelly on the table I was told "That's not my job" and he walked away. Overall the food was decent if you like everything tasting like butter (or Margarine for that matter). read more

My boyfriend and I were on a bit of a diner binge while I was at home for an impromptu weekend visit. After trying some of the others in the area, he suggested Mom's as my "last NJ" meal until Valentine's Day when I return. We entered and were quickly seated, it we were maybe one of three diners in there at 3:30 on Monday. After perusing the menu, we decided to deviate from the breakfast food we ALWAYS order at diners (soups, omelettes and a side of bacon). So, he ordered a house salad to start and a triple decker grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. I got a greek salad with grilled chicken and shrimp..and holy crow! It was enough to feed us for weeks! My salad was honestly a solid foot wide and had at least a pound of protein on it...plus tons of peppers, tomatos, feta and olives. I didn't even need salad dressing. My better half's sandwich was on thick Texas toast, with a TON of bacon and lots of tomato. He only managed to soldier through half before he threw in the towel. I ate about 2/3 of my salad before I had to surrender. It was just the never ending salad platter! (Oh, we also got a side of bacon, which we ate most of. I doubt there is a couple out there that adores bacon more than we do.) Total damage for both meals (that could easily feed us both twice) with two sodas? Under $30. YES. I have already requested a return visit. read more

The Greek salad is these best around. Huge portions. Waiter was very attentive. They get you in and out of here pretty quickly. Not overcrowded later in the day. read more

Mom's Golden Griddle - Chinese Chicken Salad. Yummmmmm! - Diners Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey