The good: fast, fresh turkey, ok burger (but over cooked), decent kids grilled cheese The bad: rude service, you can't add fries to your club sandwich (have to order a side for 3.50, who doesn't have fries with a club?), menu says fresh fruit, but it is out of a can (we were warned while ordering, so atleast there was that), driest sandwich ever, french fries were wet, and I'll say it again - rude service. read more

Solid diner food string beans are frozen crap I would be embarrassed to serve. All of the other food at this diner is good but they have no idea how to prepare a vegetable. Staff and owners are friendly and welcoming. Great family place. read more

Nautilus Diner - Sandwiches Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Great location, friendly staff, but something less than a full-blown Jersey Diner...you know, the type where the menu includes EVERYTHING, you can even have an alcoholic drink, and there must be 30 kinds of deserts? Ain't gonna get that here....but not bad.... read more

Its amazing how restaurants are finding creative ways to nickle and dime patrons. This place charges a 3.75% fee on credit card usage. So only does the patron subsidize their underpaid staff with a tip that we leave now we subsidize their CC fees. NOT Worth it anymore even going to eat there.Maybe they should post prices on their menu like the gasoline station next to it which shows gas prices in credit and cash read more

Did I get fat or are the booths just small? My 3 friends and I were crammed into a booth along with our coats and purses so we ate with our elbows glued to our sides. I think I get more elbow room wedged into a middle seat in coach. Regardless, this place has big portions of good food at decent prices. Hash browns were cooked the way I like 'em...crispy on the outside, soft and potato-y on the inside. My friend had so much bacon that we couldn't eat it all. Since when has that ever happened? read more

I was in Madison and decided to spot by for late breakfast with my daughter and her friend. The girls shared a breakfast special and I had one of my own. The waiter was nice at first but it went downhill after that. The food was mediocre at best, how do you mess up eggs? The tea was Lipton and was never offered a refill, waiter forgot creamer so I stole some from the waitress station after I got tired of waiting and stirred it with my knife as he forgot the spoon and the silverware. I don't think waiter knew what white bread was because he gave me rye and said it was white. He never came to check on us after food was delivered. I had to flag him down for our check. I would never come back to this diner, food was below average and service was non existent. read more

I hadn't been here in many years, but my trip the other day was fantastic. The service was excellent (so very unlike what I remembered). The food was really good and reasonably priced, especially for the portions they served. I had potato pancakes and applesauce. A little greasy, but quite yummy. My friend had a really excellent looking pita with turkey and melted feta. I'd go back every day if I lived close enough. read more

Maybe we came on an off day, but once we were seated it took 10 minutes for our server to come over and take our order. Once it was placed, another 15 just to get some water and coffee on the table. I ordered the eggs benedict which was BLAND. The english muffin was burnt, and the yolks of the poached eggs barely ran (my favorite part of a benedict). My homefries were flavorless as well. My boyfriend's mother's omelet came out completely wrong. I'm a big fan of small town diners but I don't think Nautilus Diner makes the cut. read more

Been here many times and it's usually OK. Not this time. Waiter did not seem to want to wait on us. Almost everything about my order was wrong. Asked for honey with my tea, no honey came. We seemed to get handed over to a different waitress who brought it, no big deal if that was all that was wrong. But there was definitely a lack of attention on someone's part. Ordered a fried egg over medium, it came all runny and kind of gross. Asked for just one piece of toast, two pieces came. Asked for the toast to be toasted dark, one piece was barely toasted, the other was not toasted at all. It's not toast if it's not toasted. We should have stayed home. read more

Visiting from Miami we always have breakfast/lunch here .Hash 'n eggs, eggs over easy, delicious home fries etc., corned beef sandwich, milk shakes, whatever you order is delicioso. Service, staff always pleasant and quick. Don't forget the cheesecake if you have room. read more

We stumbled upon this diner when we were going to Stop and Shop to buy groceries for our Easter dinner. Knowing you should never shop when you're hungry, we decided to grab a late breakfast here. We had the friendliest food server, Lenny, who immediately made us feel like long-time customers. We ordered the two-egg breakfast with home fries and toast. We couldn't believe the price - $5.95. You can pay that much for a Starbucks coffee drink! The home fries were the tastiest - none of that raw potato taste you get at some restaurants. The coffee was fresh, and Lenny never let our cup get cold. Stayed piping hot with refills the entire time. Altogether, this place is a great find if you're looking for a delicious and inexpensive breakfast. The only suggestion I'd make is a greater selection of jam for the toast. read more

It's clean. I guess I'll just leave it at that. I mean, it's a New Jersey diner, there's not much more to say. read more

You wouldn't think a dinner that has been in operation for so many years could be so bad, but here we are. Went on a Saturday morning, and has given a 'non-full' menu with 9 items on it.... and no description... i.e. an omelette but nothing about what was in it.... had to ask for a 'full menu'... that's weird. Got the full menu, with explanation of omelettes, had one with coffee both were below average. A large wad of bacon on the side was some of the worst bacon I'd had in a long time. Borderline one star - avoid! read more

It's an okay diner if you need something within walking distance. I've never had a meal here that I've really enjoyed, but it's better than nothing most of the time. The food is okay, and sometimes sloppily put-together. Nothing really sticks out flavour-wise, but if you're drunk or hungover it's pretty decent. I've had their panini sandwiches, which are done on pita bread so they're rather messy to eat as everything falls out when you pick it up. I live within walking distance but I tend not to bother venturing out to this place, but it's not the worst in the world. If you're hungry, it's good. read more

They didnt seem prepared for the brunch rush. The seating was way off they sat a party of seven who came in after us before us and gave us (5) some terribly awkward spot by the kitchen. My friends hated their coffee and said it tasted burnt. My sandwich was taylor ham and cheese sandwich was good but the pickle and side of potato salad weren't very good. Our waiter was okay he seemed under a lot of stress and busy which is understanding and isnt why I took stars off, I think they just have to do a better job organizing their seating and maybe put more effort in their coffee because that'll make or break my friends from wanting to come back. read more

Good solid diner. Had to be out this way from city and happened in. Service is off the charts stellar. Food is solid. Definitely home made style. My turkeyburger was excellent. I've eaten at the diners in Chatham and New Providence before. This one is better. read more

This diner has great food and fantastic service. The service is very fast and their menu is flexible and has everything you could want from a diner! My family and I were very happy with our breakfast here! read more

Nautilus Diner - Awesome pancakes! - Sandwiches Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I ordered a burger and fries and my friend ordered disco fries (fries toppled with gravy and melted cheese). My burger was good but there was a very small portion of fries on the side. My friend was given fries with melted cheese and not disco fries as she had ordered. It took 15 minutes for the server only to come out with a side dish of gravy (which is not what she had originally ordered). I decided to give this place another shot and ordered the pancakes that time but they tasted a little cardboard-y and were definitely not worth the money. Even though the place is clean and has a nice atmosphere, and the servers were friendly, I don't think I'd come here again. read more

It's okay, the food is mostly adequate grease spoon but never great, and it's a few dollars across the board too expensive for the quality. The burger plater, which I judge all diners by, is a 4/10 at best. read more

History of places we've explored & lived: Hoboken NJ, Westfield NJ, NYC NY, Montreal Canada, Sydney Australia, Tokyo Japan, Hong Kong, Auckland NZ, Orlando FL, Miami FL, Edison NJ, Haddonfield NJ, Cherry Hill NJ. We just moved to the area and was looking for a local diner we can come to every weekend. We haven't been to a ton of diners, but we've been to enough (say, 6) around NJ to know what we like and what we don't like, what's eatable and what's not eatable. I always start with the basic, 2 eggs, home fries, and toast. Ugh ... the home fries were the most unpleasant I have ever tasted, and I thought I've had worse, until now. My husband order french toast, scrambled eggs, sausages, etc ... He had to send the french toast back because it was still raw in the middle. Suffice to say, we haven't quite found our favorite diner like we did in Westfield NJ, and we will not be returning to this establishment. read more

It's an okay diner. The people who live in Madison love it dearly because it holds memories, but I wouldn't go out of my way to have it.

This was my go-to diner for a lunch break from work. Standard diner fare, the breakfast sausage is particularly recommended. Service is good but the owner insists on keeping Fox News blaring. Keep it neutral - TV 12 is fine, and they used to have HGTV on one screen, and ESPN on the other. But no need to serve up propaganda with my home fries. Until the station changes, I'm driving the extra 10 minutes to Florham park. read more

I work up the street...i stop in and eat at the counter...cbh and eggs...my favorite...i love it here..always a great experience

The new chef has some terrific entrees. We have already loved the shrimp sambuca, the garlic chicken and a Flatbread loaded with bacon, chicken and spinach. Every time we go in, there's a least one great soup. We must go there at least 3 times a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love it. read more

Food is so subpar relative to its value/price. Everything on the menu is overpriced and most dishes are lackluster with regards to flavor and quality. Straight up grey yo! I hate to write a low review but I'd feel more uncomfortable talking this place up. The staff is great, the food...not at all. Whenever extreme hunger and desperation drive me here I leave with a full tummy of regret lol. Its nice to see the local community gathered here, but oh so disappointing. read more

Great dinning place, they have many options. Great for family breakfast!! Loved their omelets and pancakes :) read more

Decent dinner, on par with with the local places. Mostly visited at breakfast and always consistent. We return at least once a month. read more

Fair at best because it used to be a lot better. Service is decent, but overpriced for diner fare. They have good soups and you can't go wrong with breakfast. After that....... read more

This was the absolute worst diner experience I have ever had. There was not only one, but two hairs in my food. I overheard from what it seemed to be the manager (i am not entirely sure his position, but he was wearing a button down and running back and forth from the kitchen to the front) and he was yelling at his waitstaff like they were dirt. I did not enjoy this experience because the food was pricey, average tasting, and the people running the place are clearly not nice. I would never go back. read more

"Hey - what are we doing tonight? Want to goto a diner?" "Sure - lets goto Brookside" That's pretty much the conversation when discussing going to a diner. I live in Madison, but will drive the opposite way of the Nautilus. Their food is gross and kind of pricey (for a diner). read more

Overall very disappointing! Friendly staff and a delicious strawberry milkshake were the only good things about this place. For a diner, thought the menu was limited and uninspired. Food was gross! Old oil destroyed our appetizer and frozen chicken breast re-fried in the same oil destroyed my salad. The burger was disgusting - awful meat, also frozen and something on the burger was flat out rotten. read more

I came here literally every week during high school, and often on visits home since. Traditional NJ diner food, nice atmosphere, and we always had good service. I would get a corn muffin a lot, which was *huge.* read more

Neighborhood joint. We live in Madison so this is our local spot for a solid late breakfast and good coffee. We've known everyone there for years. It's nice to be warmly welcomed and feel like your home. Stick with the diner staples and you'll be fine. Wouldn't change a thing read more

I was at this place last night and I had breakfast for dinner. The french toast was decent. I expected the sausage to be jimmy dean or some sort of packaged product. I was given two plump sausage links with crispy skin. I was surprised at how good the sausage was. I usually order the home fries, but I always ask for them well done because if I don't they are a little soggy. Their soups are generally a safe choice, all usually very good. My usual order here is taylor ham on a roll and a side of disco fries. Can't ever go wrong with the disco fries. I really appreciate the breakfast menu because you can get a nice hearty breakfast for around 8 bucks. read more

My wife and I went there for brunch. My wife ordered a pancake along with other food. The waitress did a drive-by with the pancake. She dropped it and ran. She did this because it was burnt. We got a hold of the waitress and complained about the pancake being burnt. She took it back and said she would get a new one made. When she returned, she did another drive-by drop off. I looked at the pancake quickly. At first glance it looked good. Then I noticed I was looking at the bottom of the pancake. I flipped it over and saw that it was the same burnt pancake just turned over. What horrendous service and cooking. Never again. read more

If this diner were not located in New Jersey, it would have rated a 4 or 5 star review. However, it is in New Jersey, and Jersey has a well earned reputation for good diners. This diner is certainly passable, but nothing about it except for the slightly-too-high prices stands out as amazing, and people often feel a little ill after eating here, which has earned it the nickname "the nauseous" over the years. It's not bad, but there are better diners nearby. read more

The Nautilus is a fabulous, classic Jersey diner located in the center of Madison. It has everything you could want in a diner -- huge menu, delicious Greek salads, and 24-hour service. I have been coming here since I was tiny, and it never fails to please! read more

This is a cute, little diner in Madison. There is a wait time of about 10-20 min to be seated around brunch/lunch and 20 min to eat after that but apart from that, it's a wonderful little restaurant. The food takes about 10 min when it's not busy. The staff is friendly, understanding and caring. I would recommend this to everyone. read more

I love this diner! Affordable with great diner fare, I moved here just a few months ago and this diner has become a weekend staple for my boyfriend and I. Lovely for brunch with one person or a group, and their lunch/dinner options are great as well. I have heard their dessert is great too, but am always too full to order it myself. read more

Bleh. Of the myriad NJ diners to choose from, this is surely one to pass up. The food is a bit pricey and underwhelming. I'd also like to second the small-town reference of "the nauseous." The manager (owner?) also has a habit of staring at his patrons. It's sees a fair amount of traffic but I guess that's what you get being the only joint in town. read more