Definitely visit for amazing breakfast if you're in the area. We ordered a coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, a Mexican omelette, avocado toast and waffles. Coffee was okay. Juice was really good. Omelette was great. It was a bit different, good different, from what we normally have at other places, couldn't exactly point out what but definitely to be tried. Avocado toast was amazing too. So were waffles. Overall, loved the food. Coffee can be better. They never came for coffee refills, so not sure if they do that. We saw the pictures online and thought to explore for its vibes but the vibe of being there doesn't get captured well in pictures. Can't stress enough. Service was very good. Decent amount of parking outside. Location is a bit weird as it's a residential neighborhood. Overall, definitely recommended. read more

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Visited this quaint diner on a trip to New Jersey for the Princeton graduation weekend. Stopped here around lunchtime on Memorial Day. The restaurant was not crowded, and our party of 6 was seated right away. The restaurant is tucked back in a neighborhood area, and has some private parking around the building. The decor is like that of a 1950s diner. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Our waiter appeared to be relatively new to the job, but he fulfilled all of our requests and was friendly. He would always get us a refill or more of something whenever we asked. We ordered a few starters of the Spinach and Artichoke Dip and the Mozzarella Sticks. Everyone in our party enjoyed both dishes! The dip portion was generous. We asked for additional chips to finish the dip off with and we were able to get them. Some of the various dishes we ordered are pictured - The Godfather, Turkey B.L.T. Deli Sandwich, Nachos Supreme, Tuna Salad Club, Sicilian Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, and the Trio Salad Platter. I personally had the Trio Salad Platter, and really enjoyed it! It was a nice and refreshing lunch that was not too heavy. My favorite of the three was the tuna salad. We all sampled each other's dishes, and there was not one I did not like. The portions were large and very good for the price. I do believe the value is there with anything ordered from here. We definitely had leftovers to enjoy later! I enjoyed my visit to this restaurant! I would like to come back in the future to try their breakfast, and also more of the menu. I would recommend if you are looking for a nice spot to grab a bite with a small diner feel. read more

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This place was so cute - there's cool pictures and memorabilia all over the diner a cool place to go for sure. service was so quick, our waitress was extremely nice. The food was good - super reasonable and lots of food read more

Monmouth Junction Kitchen - Garden Benedict Breakfast - Diners Near Me - South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

Went here today for breakfast. It was on our way to our destination. We have eaten here before with mixed reviews but today solidified our choice to never eat here again. Our waiter was very pleasant and brought our food out quickly but the food is the issue here. My wife ordered the Country Omelette with grits as the side versus potatoes and I ordered the South Caroline Grits. My wife's omelette was completely overcooked to the point it was crunchy and her grits, although she added cheese, were bland and tasteless. Salt, pepper and butter couldn't help them. To call my grit meal South Carolina is an insult to that state. Having live in South Carolina for many years and to serve these lackluster grits is an abomination to grits and the cook would have been lynched in the south. I've had better instant grits. Here's why: the grits were bland, tasteless and runny as can be but somehow there were small bits of grits throughout that were crunchy. Salt and pepper barely added anything to them. With the grit meal it was topped with ham, sausage and 2 eggs which I swear the menu said "two sunny side up eggs!" When brought out, the eggs were scrambled hard and there was no sausage. Upon sending back, I questioned about the egg which the waiter replied that the menu said "eggs to order", no argument, but if that's the case, he should have asked me how I wanted them. There was sausage on my plate when returned but it was a fat link which was not cut up to match the ham. I had to cut it which was difficult due to the plate being a bowl and kept tilting while I tried to cut it with a dull knife. The ham and the sausage had barely any taste or flavor. We ate our meal, paid and left deciding this was our last visit here. Although the restaurant has changed hands over the past several years, the interior design has stayed the same as a homage to the 50's. I thinks the dust on everything may be from that era also. Pieces of mounding around the room are hanging down and strip lighting around the ceiling border flashed intermittently blue which was odd and annoying because it would catch the corner of your eye and distract you. If you like bland, tasteless mushy or overcooked food then this is the place for you but if you want better, stay away and look elsewhere. Could have gotten a better breakfast at Wawa or even Taco Bell up the road. read more

Food was pretty good, I got the hot open turkey, no gravy on mashed potatoes and no cranberry sauce. But it was decent. BF had the biscuits and gravy. He said it was good, sausage was mild, it was different than what he is used to. We brought the peanut butter explosion home and it was delicious. Very rich, couldn't eat the whole thing in one sitting. Service was quick, waitress was very friendly. Lots of cool decor and quiet place. Parking lot is very small. read more

Good atmosphere. 16:30 on a Saturday. Quiet. Bad.. If you get anything w gravy. Look under.2 of 3 meatloaf burnt. Taken back to kitchen. Didn't bring anything back. I had to demand replacement. Owner and mgr weren't there to talk to... read more

This is my go to place for burgers and disco fries. Have never had a disappointing meal. Anytime there has been an issue with something they were always quick to correct it. Breakfasts are terrific read more

I'm very particular about I asked for them to be served, scrambled very soft. When the eggs came out, they were prepared perfectly. Most places they're to hard but these were perfect. Just the way I like them I will come back again. This is my 3rd visit The orders were always on point. I just wanna note that the decor is like 1960 Ish and is cute and memorable. read more

An All-American retro restaurant featuring a 60-70s theme from Yesteryear. Beach Boys, Sinatra, and Elvis albums and memorabilia feature prominently on the walls and the Flintstones and the Brady Bunch run on the TVs. The food is mostly American diner food. They have a decent breakfast spread as well as specials on the weekdays. I got the power breakfast - simple but healthy - but you can always go for a variation of their omelettes or pancakes, or different combos. Pricing is quite affordable. It's not the best for larger parties, and while they do have a decent sized parking lot, I don't think there are many places to park otherwise. Overall, I'd go back. read more

Much happier with my recent meal here. Kiddo loved the grilled cheese, and pancakes for the wife were perfect. I did a bbq pork quesadilla that was actually really tasty. Glad I gave this place another shot. read more

The amenities states dogs are allowed. I called and the lady mentioned that only in the presence of their trainer, which does not make sense. Maybe she meant owner? She did ask someone again and they corrected it for SERVICE DOGS ONLY. It is confusing to a lot of pet owners, so please fix this. As for the food, we have not tried it coz we are not welcome. read more

Great family restaurant Food was excellent Will definitely come back again Awesome business to support read more

We've been her twice for breakfast. Cute place, very 50s style. Breakfast food was definitely above average and plentiful. Service has been a bit slow but otherwise, a good choice for a breakfast spot. read more

Great diner! Memorabilia from the 50's all over the walls. Huge menu. The Eggs Benedict were delicious! Highly recommended.

Terrible service. We waited FOREVER for our food and the waitress never bothered to check on us. No apology, nothing. We finally had to get the attention of the manager. She must have forgotten to place the order since other tables were getting their food but she blamed the kitchen. Food is not worth the wait eo read more

Very nice little place! We've dined here for breakfast a handful of times and have never been disappointed. The place is clean and welcoming; staff is super friendly; service is very fast; food is always very good. No complaints whatsoever! Highly recommend. read more

Cute corner diner. I love the ambience and the fun decorations at this diner. I found this place to be clean (at the seats/table and bathroom) and the service was also attentive and fast. Went in for a quick meal to catch up with someone and we were in and out within the hour. The chicken Caesar salad was plentiful, but just as a sidenote, the dressing was the non-creamy Caesar salad dressing. The panini/sandwiches came with a side of fries and coleslaw and cup of soup (I think - or my mind may be playing tricks on me - forgot if it was included or not). I chose the vegetable panini which was delicious with mozzarella cheese, red pepper, zucchini, and breaded eggplant. I also ordered the chicken rice soup and it did not disappoint on a cold evening. I would try to come back again to test out the different foods; apparently two days of the week there is prime rib roast night - I'll check back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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Came here to say after a procedure at Penn Medicine. The vibe is 50's rock n roll with the music and photos and videos running old tv clips. The hostess was very friendly and my wife and I were seated right away in a booth. This was a Wednesday morning before noon and not very crowded so I wasn't sure what to expect for the food. I had a build your own omelette with ham and American cheese and it came with 4 slices of thick rye toast already buttered and potatoes. I added a side of corn beef hash and it was delicious and not from a can. My wife had 2 eggs and the hash. The portions were generous. The coffee was great and repeatedly freshened up. The waiter was friendly, polite and professional. We will be back for sure as it's only a 15 minute drive from Monroe. Treated us as long time customers but this was our first visit. read more

Small place that packs a punch. Not sure I would consider it a full blow diner but it is close. The aesthetic is filled with old school memorabilia. Perfect for breakfast and thats what I got. The parfait was lovely. Can't go wrong with the omellettes. read more

Fun atmosphere! Great selection! I had boiled flounder, which was moist and delicious along with matzoh ball soup with noodles, which was fabulous. My daughter ordered the chop steak, which was also wonderful. Sorry, I did not take pictures, but the presentation was also beautiful Will be going back frequently read more

Ownership changed hands in January and the deteriorating quality and service couldn't be more evident. The newly christened, Monmouth Junction Kitchen has now replaced once fulsome sandwiches with paltry imposters that barely have enough meat to satisfy an anorexic. Cole slaw servings are halved and full pickles are now quartered. And be prepared for a newly minted +3.5% upcharge on credit card purchases. A previous gem is no more. Time to find a new diner. One sorry star. read more

Formerly Dayton Diner in its new location in the center of Monmouth Junction. This diner has always been one of my absolute favorites. Try the Farmers Breakfast! read more

food , service are both excellent. Hidden gem! Even my teenagers liked their food. Very clean restaurant and cute inside. Wishing them luck! read more

Monmouth Junction Kitchen - oops..... eggs disappeared - Diners Near Me - South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

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Excellent food, well prepared, service good. One of the best diners I've been to. You can't go wrong with this one.

Such a cute and cozy diner! I was impressed by the vintage car decor, I love Lucy decor, and the retro vibes. Service and food preparation was fast and efficient! Came in on a weekday late morning for breakfast. The food was delicious!! My omelette was made perfectly and my potatoes were great. Definitely a new favorite. read more

Monmouth Junction Kitchen - Garden Omelette w/ rye toast (sub mushroom for bacon and cheddar cheese) + potatoes - Diners Near Me - South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

The food and service were great. We loved our egg sandwiches and coffee. We wish they were open on Sunday.

Top-notch ambiance includes a retro jukebox with Old Hollywood artwork on the walls (Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin, Jimmy Dean, Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz & many more). It's a cute, casual, nostalgic little breakfast & brunch spot that also serves lunch & dinner. They also have dessert & I am definitely coming back for the chocolate oreo cheesecake. If you're looking for great throwback tunes from the 60s, 70s & 80s playing on the jukebox, Hollywood's stars of yesteryear on the walls & some cozy, delicious, simple breakfast & brunch fare with a full dessert menu, you can't go wrong by paying a visit here. read more

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Meatloaf came out burned on one side of each slice . Hidden by putting the burned side down and covered in gravy . Got new order , not burnt . Had 1 of 3 slices and about 1/2 of the mashed potatoes to bring home as a leftover . Server spilled my iced tea all over the plate ... didn't offer to replace the slice of meatloaf and potatoes . Yes it was an accident but replacing the 1 slice and a bit of potatoes would be the right thing to do . Rueben melt had tons of sauerkraut and not much corned beef . Sad how this place has gone down . read more

Such a welcoming diner with an old school feel. The food tasted great and the portions were large. All the vintage posters on the walls were a really nice touch! read more

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Loved this place! Great ambience, delicious food, good service and overall great experience! Will be going back soon! read more

Monmouth Junction Kitchen - French Toast Breakfast, Eggs Benedict Breakfast, Waffle Breakfast - Diners Near Me - South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

We got a variety of different things but nobody LOVED what they got. Green peppers in the corned beef hash, super dense pancakes and eggs that were asked to be over easy but came out over hard. Staff was attentive but about half of them suffered a language barrier. We won't be back. read more

We ordered onion sogrilled cheese with bacon with extra tomato & lettuce with toasted rye! They were absolutely delicious! read more

Monmouth Junction Kitchen - Diners Near Me - South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

I come in here very often and order the same exact thing every time. Today I made a to go order and I described the order to the girl on the phone because I didn't know the name of it. She totally got my wrong order.. I confirmed my order multiple times and she still. got it wrong. I ended up paying for everything separate when it should have been a meal and come together. If you are taking to go orders over the phone you should know the menu. Also, I asked for a manager and no manager cared to come to the phone, just the original girl I talked to that knew just about close to nothing. Won't be back here anymore. read more

Great food and service. Cannot beat the early bird breakfast special. Nice 50's decor. Dinner specials are also very good with large portions and great pricing. read more

Good diner food and hot coffee and old-school coffee mugs. Great decor, but I'd turn off the sound on the TV. People go out to talk; they don't need to hear Adam-12. read more

Really good diner food. Reasonable prices and quick, friendly service. Cool vibe. Best breakfast in a long time.

New Diner in Monmouth Junction. Wonderful service and lively decor featuring Americana! Classic American diner...does not disappoint!! Definitely check out! read more

Love this cute little diner! Filled with 50s and 60s memorabilia. Staff is friendly and food is great.

When you hear the term "hidden gem," this is the kind of place that should come to mind. It is a small neighborhood diner with great food run by nice people, with an engaging retro decor. You really can't go wrong having any meal of the day here. Entrees are always fresh and delicious as well as the diner fare - omelettes, burgers, wraps. Take a few moments after you order to check out everything on the walls - nostalgic fun. You'll be glad you dined here. Monmouth Junction is lucky to have this establishment. read more

Excellent diner. Good good. Good service. Great service from family diner. Highly recommend.