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    My Friend Diner

    3.4 (111 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Christina W.

    Interesting concept... Arrived and got a table immediately. Ordered a Ruben, the portion was great. The ambiance felt like some kind of weird taco stand vibes, but with lunch food. The restaurant serves everything on paper plates, plastic silverware, and paper cups. Not really the vibe I was expecting. Felt like a picnic. Food was okay, portions were large .

    This picture amounts to about $40 worth of our breakfast.
    Candelario G.

    What a scam!!!! 4 of us ate four breakfast plates. The three in this picture and one more the final cost $100!!! If you take a close look you will see the meal is served with paper cups and plates! South Korea all the way to Prague. I've never had to pay $25 per person to eat off of paper plates. One thing they don't tell you is that any bill over $40 automatically includes a $25% tip. It didn't matter that the waiter only came to the table to take our order and drop off the food. We had to get his attention just to ask for the ticket.

    Corn beef hash and eggs w soggy bacon and burnt home fries
    William E.

    No service 11am on a Monday.the hash, bacon, and home fries were all just not tasty. No crisp on the hash, soggy bacon, bad service. Other food may be good , I'll never return.

    Tricia G.

    So, Im not thrilled about eating off of paper plates when dining out, but - hey - it probably saves them money. We had breakfast today - really good and hot pancakes (more like flap jacks), scrambled eggs, and an omelette, home fries, and toast. All very good!

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    Tamika B.

    While in AC, why not find a random place to eat on the boardwalk to have an experience? Well, that's what I did for My Friends Diner. The look of this place isn't the best, but that's a part of the nostalgia for me visiting AC. It's definitely a "hole in the wall" type of atmosphere, not in a bad way. Sat at the counter area where I could see the cooks. The guys working here were quick as they could be and friendly. I ordered one of my safe go-to meals, shrimp basket w/a side of cheese whiz (unfortunately they did not offer other types of cheese fries). The food was decent.

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    Ed W.

    This is an excellent diner in a world of mediocre diners. It is not excellent because of the atmosphere even though the atmosphere is very nice but they just serve good food at a good price with great service. My wife and I as we celebrated our 49th anniversary together. We're looking for a simple place just to have some breakfast and this just really fit the bill. It was some of the best breakfast I have had in a very long time. I so appreciate the owners and the waitress, all bending over backwards to make sure that we had a good meal.

    Pancake stack with butter (added on strawberries and whipped cream is optional) - syrup not pictured
    Farah L.

    The food was delicious, a regular diner place. The service was quick and attentive. Looks like a typical diner inside. Tip already included on the check (18%). Went there early on a weekday and was one of the few places that were open earlier on the boardwalk.

    My Friends Diner

    I stopped by here while I was walking the boardwalk. The food was good and the cook had jokes. The service was good. I laughed at the paper plates and plastic utensils but I guess they are saving money. I recommend it.

    Pancakes and bacon

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    Such quick service, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast diner food! Highly recommend!

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    Great food with decent prices!! Walked in to an open table with no wait! Perfect for our family of 5 and definitely kid friendly

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    The service was good. Ate breakfast there, and it was good. Refilled our coffee before we left. Would eat there again on our next trip.

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    My Friends Diner is fantastic. Food is wonderful. Great place to visit while being in AC. That is all.

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    Harper's

    3.9(163 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Well, we had another amazing breakfast at Harper's; the place is a gem! Our server was very upbeat…read moreand friendly, but at just the right level that you would want to set the stage for the day ahead. The dining area was bustling, but the tables were spread out enough that the crowd was not intrusive. We again ordered a pot of their rich French press coffee, which was the potent kick we needed. For my meal, I went with the Egg White Omelet with baby spinach, tomatoes, and a substitute of mushrooms for what was supposed to have been fresh mozzarella. I asked for the omelet to be cooked "well-done" and not runny, and it came out absolutely perfect. It was served with some of the best home fries I had ever had. They were well-seasoned and not too greasy. Even the unbuttered whole wheat toast was of good quality. Harper's is definitely one of our favorite places to eat in the Ocean Resort.

    Harper's was an awesome spot!! We absolutely loved it, they started us off with a sample of a…read morecomplimentary smoothie which was peach and mango. Our waiter was on point making sure to be quick and polite. He gave us 5% off for being members to the oceans, which was something that made us feel nice as he went out of his way. AC is expensive that's for sure but this place didn't feel as bad. We ordered the Harper's breakfast and blueberry pancakes. Pictures will be attached. Both meals were great, pancakes were delicious.

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    Borgata Buffet - Buffet

    Borgata Buffet

    3.4(693 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    We finally tried the Borgata Buffet and honestly I do not understand some of the bad reviews…read more Yes it is a casino buffet so the price is higher at around 43 per person, but there are definitely ways to get it comped or discounted, and for the quality you are getting it actually feels worth it. The variety is great and everything we tried tasted fresh and well made. Nothing felt like it had been sitting too long and the staff was constantly maintaining the stations. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and very attentive without being overbearing. The staff working the buffet line were also all really nice and genuinely seemed happy to be there which makes such a difference. Food wise there were a lot of standouts. The chargrilled steak had a really nice flavor and the prime rib was super tender and juicy. The pastas were cooked perfectly and the sauces were light, bright, and flavorful instead of heavy. The mac and cheese is an absolute must. They use big shell noodles with a creamy cheese sauce and toasted breadcrumbs on top which gives it great texture. The collard greens were surprisingly one of our favorite things and we went back for seconds. So much flavor. The spiced shrimp is a hidden gem and definitely something we grabbed multiple times. The pizza was also surprisingly good. We tried the mushroom and spinach and it honestly tasted like something you would get from a really solid pizza spot not a buffet. The only thing I would say is the chicken parm is hit or miss depending on how fresh it is. If it has been sitting it can get a little soggy so I would try to grab it when a fresh tray comes out. Pro tip leave room for dessert. The dessert section is incredible. The gelato was rich and creamy especially the chocolate. The croissant cinnamon roll hybrid was flaky on the outside with a soft gooey center and the cookies and cream cheesecake was rich without being too heavy. I also really liked how the seating is set up. You can sit on either side of the buffet and choose between booths or tables which makes it feel a little less chaotic. This is definitely a spot we will keep coming back to when we are at Borgata.

    Very Disappointing -- Borgata Has Really Gone Downhill…read more I visited the Borgata buffet over Labor Day weekend with my family of four, and the total was close to $200. Unfortunately, for that price, I honestly felt that we would have been better off going to a regular restaurant with better tasting food. I hadn't been to the Borgata buffet in a very long time. I remember when it was around $30-$35 per person, and I had much better memories of the food. That's why it was especially disappointing to see how much it seems to have declined. There were a few highlights. The gelato was very good, and I will say the dessert section seems to have improved. The salmon was probably the standout savory dish. The platanos, waffles, pork ribs, and meatballs were also good. The General Tso's chicken was decent as well. Unfortunately, those positives were outweighed by the negatives. There wasn't even much of a fruit selection anymore, which was surprising for a buffet at this price point. The sushi rice wasn't prepared properly all mushy and the shrimp cocktail didn't taste particularly fresh. The seasoned shrimp was also far too salty. The seafood section was particularly disappointing. The clams were so salty that they were essentially inedible, and whoever seasoned the mussels simply did not get the seasoning right. These are not particularly complicated dishes, so it was surprising to see them executed so poorly. The fried foods were also hit or miss. Some batches looked cooked on the outside, but the shrimp inside were still undercooked and appeared almost raw. Some of the vegetables, such as the zucchini, were noticeably undercooked as well. The steak was very tough, while the prime rib was extremely bland and lacked flavor. The Chinese section, aside from the General Tso's chicken, was particularly disappointing. The pasta dishes, including the macaroni and cheese over cooked and tasteless w alfredo being was oddly sweet was extremely underwhelming. And honestly, this is what surprised me most about the entire experience. It's not as though the buffet has an enormous number of dishes that would make it impossible to maintain quality. The selection is relatively limited, and many of the individual dishes are not particularly difficult to prepare. Yet so many of them were either poorly seasoned, undercooked, overcooked, bland, or simply not executed well. When you have a smaller selection of dishes, you would expect those dishes to be done really well. Instead, it felt like there were only a handful of things that were actually worth eating. That is what made the experience so surprising and disappointing. Overall, a large majority of the food was simply not good enough to justify going to a buffet. At nearly $200 for four people, I expected significantly better quality and consistency. What made this experience even more disappointing is that this was my parents' first time staying at the Borgata. Unfortunately, the food experience was poor enough that it actually made them less interested in wanting to stay at the hotel again. When you're spending money on a casino resort, the dining experience is part of the overall experience--and a bad meal can definitely affect whether you want to return. Borgata used to be one of my favorite places to go in Atlantic City, so I really wanted to like it. But after this visit, I'm not sure I would choose it over newer properties like Hard Rock or Ocean Casino Resort. Those properties may be newer, but at this point, I think I'd rather spend my money there than return to this buffet. Overall: very disappointing, especially considering the price and what I remember Borgata being like in the past.

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    Maria's Luncheonette - Hot Chocolate

    Maria's Luncheonette

    4.0(754 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    My favorite restaurant in AC. Great fresh made breakfast, good prices, friendly staff. A must stop…read moreevery trip.

    When I visit Atlantic City and stay overnight the next morning. I always want a nice decent…read morebreakfast. I found this spot called Maria's Lunchonette on Mississippi Ave. not far from CAESARS casino. They make the perfect breakfast at a reasonable price compared to what you would get on the boardwalk. I mean this food is actually quality! The customer service is great, and the venue itself feels Homey. It's like a classic type of diner out here. Nothing over the top like those celebrity chef places that charge an arm and leg for mediocre food... But a nice family style spot. I really enjoy the French toast here, some eggs and toast. I'm not the biggest fan of the pancakes to be honest they're kinda dense for my taste. Besides that, everything else hits nice! The place is always filled with people from all over enjoying their meals. It's like the hidden gem Out here. IYKYK The staff are always so nice and attentive.. We appreciate them much.. Overall, it's a great family ran spot where you can get a great home cooked meal in a nice, decent restaurant that's not overpriced. so if you're ever in Atlantic City and are looking for a great spot for breakfast or lunch, you should definitely try this spot. You won't be disappointed. Ok.. Have a great one yall! -Ray

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    My Friend Diner - diners - Updated September 2026

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