We visited Pat's for dinner on a Wednesday night. There was convenient parking behind the diner. The diner has a good amount of seating but it was very quiet during our visit so all of the guests were in the front area. Service was pretty basic. I don't know that it was bad but it certainly wasn't extraordinary. My Mom and Aunt both got salads. I got a hot dog plate and a side salad. My Aunt enjoyed her large house salad. My Mom really didn't like her Greek salad. I ended up eating most of it. They were VERY generous with the feta. Maybe too generous. I thought it was fine. I enjoyed my side salad. The hot dog was interesting. As described on the menu, it is two hot dogs, cut in half lengthwise, then griddled, then put on a hoagie roll. It was unusual. Not bad, just different. The hoagie roll was a bit chewier than a standard hot dog bun. The sauerkraut was good. I had asked for mustard too and they brough it on the side. Overall, an OK experience. I don't know that we'll be back if we are in the area again. read more

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Consistent, excellent food and service, in an impeccable establishment. No luxury, but very well appointed, with pretty live plants in the skylight room- my favorite! I had a cream of asparagus soup and veal franchaise, over angel hair. Tina took great, attentive care of me. Way to go! I continue to come back, never once disappointed. Value received, for sure! Highly recommend for solo diners- sports tv at long counter; small groups or large gatherings. read more

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Several return visits since the last review have warmed me up again on Pat's Diner on Broad Strret, Trenton, NJ. I have stuck with my favorite breakfast, the Greek Omelet, and been perfectly satisfied. Three egger, loaded with home fried potatoes, Italian Sweet Sausage, onion, pepper, tomato. When straight from the hot steel, it is a wet, delicious mess, that puts a smile on my face every time. Rye toast and unlimited Bunn coffee makes me a very ahoy guy. Tina was my accommodating server a few days ago. I remembered her from prior visits. She was attentive and willing to interact when asked questions about her job and the Pat's scene. The joint is showing its age, but as an example of the old railroad car stainless diner, it remains a champ. Going back to 4 Stars for its consistency over the past few years. read more

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Nice brunch, lots of seating, good coffee, friendly service, and decent food. Would go with the eggs benedict and protein meals over the omelets. And watch the tip calculator at the front desk - the math on % didn't work - overall a solid reasonably priced place to stop in. read more

We drove a few more minutes because of the reviews and it was completely worth it. Best diner of the trip. Service was fabulous but the food was excellent! Quality, Taste, and Huge amounts. We started with the crab and mushroom app, chicken empanada, and veg soup. 4 words, "melt in your mouth." Next the entrees were just as flavorful. The turkey burger was flavorful, moist, and Not gamey. Most excellent. The turkey platter was wonderful as was everything else. When we find our way back North, this is the stop!! read more

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Friendly clean diner. It's a diner. Like a train car diner. Its cute. Staff is accommodating and coffee was fresh and hot. Food was lukewarm and not hot. Our group ate the following meals. 2 eggs over hard. Bacon Hash browns and pancakes Hamburger with fries coleslaw and pickles Chicken pot pie which came with a side and pudding jello or ice cream. Got the rice pudding to go. It was fresh and very good. Pancakes were very good. Hash browns good. Meal Could have been hotter. Hamburger was good and price is very good it is a great value. Chicken pot pie was ok. It was meh. Rice pudding fresh and good. Would return and try other meals. Good amount of menu options. read more

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Staff always friendly. Good place for breakfast. Did not care for their version of lasagna. Thought it would come in a casserole dish like menu suggested. Not. Piece layered noodles meat and ricotta. Sauce pored on top. Not a lot of cheese and wasn't baked with sauce. Not traditional. 16.00. If your expecting a bubbling cheese ontop lasagna don't get this. read more

Waitress name was Denise, she was so friendly and attentive, I ordered T bone steak mid well it was on point flavor and all potatoes were soft the coffee don't know what brand , but it was delicious. My husband had the deluxe steak sandwich, he said it was less meat on steak mostly bread. But my food was on point. Lol read more

Pat's Diner - T Bone Steak dinner - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Order breakfast after hours the food was old,gave me food they had left over from the morning.Manage was terrible,unapologetic.The quality,taste and service have went down over the years.Never again !! read more

It's a diner. Fast decent food at an ok price. If you like starbucks the coffee is weak if you like Dunkin' Donuts you'll love the coffee. Very clean throughout with great service from authentic Jersey girls. read more

Visiting family and we got there super early so we decided to stop here for a quick breakfast. Essentially we ordered breakfast meals. I had pancakes with bacon and my gf had a ham, egg and cheese on an English muffin. The food was good but it's not like you can really mess up the order. I was not happy with the bacon it was a bit over cooked. I am not a fan of the overly crispy bacon. read more

Pat's Diner - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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The breakfast was perfect, the french toast was delicious, the service and food 5/5 starts, good environment , so happy to find a good place to eat in Trenton area and surroundings!!! read more

I love Pat's. A long-time true diner in Trenton. Huge portions for the price. Extensive menu. read more

Pat's Diner - Humongous Reuben and French Fries. Side of coleslaw and Russian Dressing with pickle. - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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Generous helpings and good food. This is a classic diner with a lot of different options. We got both breakfast and lunch items. Roasted half chicken was enough for two meals. Breakfast was hearty. Service was efficient. read more

Recently, I rounded out Mercer County by going to my last diner (as of now) in the County. Even though it's one of the smaller counties, it is the first county I've completed. I arrived on a Sunday around brunch time and it wasn't overly crowded. I was hungry and happy to quickly get a table. Atmosphere: The diner looks like a locals favorite. It's fairly big with plenty of booths, tables, and a full length bar. The booths are cramped and I felt like I was sharing my meal with everyone. Coffee: The coffee took a while to get to us but once it did; it was one of the better coffees I've had. Food: Pat's Original Diner has many different options from breakfast, to lunch, and dinner. They don't have a lot of healthy options so if you're looking for that, this might not be your stop. I have been twice now and the second time I decided to order the French toast and Taylor ham. The French toast had cinnamon baked in which I definitely appreciated. It was light and fluffy. The scrambled eggs and Taylor ham were both good. Service: The waitress was nice but she didn't come around much. I could have used a lot more water and refills. M Overall/Summary: In all, Pats Original Diner started off rough but it did get better. read more

Pat's Diner - French toast - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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It had been a few months since I'd been to Pat's. Glad I went today. Pea soup at Pat's on Thursdays was a ritual for almost 30 years Always the best. Great food, incredible pea soup today! Big portions as always and reasonably priced. read more

Great place to eat. On Tuesdays they usually offer stuffed cabbage which is very good. Enjoy!

It's a small diner that has been there for over 100 years the food is great but the best part of it all are the owners John and las the are the best of going. First if one of the see you with a empty cup next thing you know you have a full cup in the next minute. They are so sweet. I one hundred percent recommended this diner if you are passing by a a little hungry read more

Pat's Diner - This is only one of there great dishes witch is Rigatoni Vodka - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Located super close to the NJ Transit- trenton stop...about 1.4 miles. My friends and I decided to grab a quick bite here before heading to 6 flags. Everything is so cheap and decent sized portions!!! We got breakfast for 3 all under $20...tell me that is not a good deal. I got the pork roll egg and cheese- delicious!!! comes with home fries! LOVE PORK ROLL. Great diner place! read more

Loved the pleasant service and great breakfast food! It was delicious and rapidly served!

I called to see if I could eat in.felt like I had cabin fever and was losing it I had been on Yelp all day not sure what I wanted..I eventually ordered the hot wings. They were good . The round a lol dry hut the ranch was super good. The chicken quesadilla had way to much meat. I can't believe. I wish I would have gotten vegetarian . My waitress was cool so I'm trying to order npw read more

checking in all the way from Augusta GA me and my significant other traveled to Jersey this past weekend and if anyone is looking for a very great diner/restaurant to experience on your trip I highly recommend this diner it has excellent food with atmosphere to enjoy as well!! read more

Pat's Diner - Me and my significant other really enjoyed the hospitality and customer service... Amazing Food!! - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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My sister and I were looking for a local joint for breakfast one weekend. We settled on Pat's Original Diner, and I was looking forward to the meal given the number of people sitting in the restaurant and on a rainy Sunday morning. The hostess was also quite welcoming as she ushered us in from the storm. The food also was solid. I ended up getting their pancakes with a side of bacon. The pancakes were fluffy and more than enough food for 1 person; my sister ended up finishing the last one for me because I was stuffed! The side of bacon was also quite hefty, but I'll never complain about too much bacon! Unfortunately, it seemed like our sever was having an off day. My sister ended up ordering one of the specials that comes with eggs, a side of meat, toast, and a beverage of your choosing. She ended up not bring my sister's bacon (which, to give her the benefit of the doubt, might have gotten missed somehow when my sister was giving her order), and when it was brought to her attention, she was somewhat snippy about it. One mistake is fine, but then when you also forget to bring the ordered tea, it seems like maybe the server's mind is elsewhere. I would definitely give Pat's another try, but I hope the service is improved next time I visit. read more

We only go here for breakfasts, and they serve dependable and consistently solid breakfasts. There's nothing fancy going on here, but if you're feeling the need for along the lines of eggs, pork roll and home fries, then you're in the right spot. It's the sort of place where they call most of the people who come in by name and know what they want before they even order it. My take on the staff: The first time we were there, there was a mobility challenged senior citizen that leaving to go home, and the manager sent one of the waitresses with him to make certain he got home safe. That sort of stuff, along with the food, keeps me coming back. read more

It is rare for me to visit a diner, and even rarer for me to say that I'm a fan. But I will acquiesce to Pat's. This spot has been in operation in this same location for at least 70 years. Truly an achievement in this day and age. I have probably only dined here 3 times,today being the most recent. Each time I left satisfied and bewildered as to how the prices can be so low. Today for example, a 3 course lunch was $8 and change, non alcoholic beverage included. Portion size was large, so much so that my senior dining companion took half of his home. We both had different fish dishes, and both were easily worth the cost. It is easy to see how this restaurant makes and keeps loyal customers. My next visit here will probably be for a breakfast, and I am sure that after the meal I will still be a fan. read more

If you're looking for a large updated diner with bright lights, no atmosphere, and no personality, then you wouldn't consider coming here. If you want an old fashioned, worn out looking diner, with charm and character, warm friendly service, then you want to come here. I loved the counter seating, booths, and the atrium area. Personality! My co-worker and I were in the area for work and we happened to stop in during lunch hour on a Tuesday. Nice crowd already there and it seemed they all new the wait staff. My co-worker and I both ordered the Lumber Jack breakfast. The breakfast consisted of 2 large thick slices of French toast, 2 eggs, and 2 links of bacon or sausge. Not your typical French toast and I would consider it a step up. Service was warm and friendly. Prices were very reasonable, and there was on street parking as well as a parking lot in the rear. I wish I knew about this place sooner because I've been to Trenton several times over the past year and dined elsewhere. I'll be back. read more

This place looks old and decrepit from the outside. This place is worn and torn on the inside. This place also has unmistakable character that grows on you soon after sitting. And don't be scared by all that because it's clean and friendly with a clientele that seems to warmly know each other. A neighborhood diner, open 24/7, like all diners were back in the day, as if it were mandatory for shift workers and after-party drunks. Tonight was a cold and stormy night...a nor'easter storm named Quinn that dumped what looks to be about a foot of wet and heavy snow...and Pat's is the only place stubborn and reliable enough to be open for the tired and hungry. I'm thankful for that as my enjoy the hell out my coffee and omelette. read more

This is an old-time diner that has been there forever. Typical diner food and large portions at good prices, friendly service. Good stuffed cabbage. The bathrooms need attention, avoid them if possible. read more

Places like this don't exist anymore. But they do! Pat's Diner is where everybody knows each other. The warmth of a small town, 1950s local spot. The prices are crazy low, service happy and sweet, and the food is better than any other diner, bar none. I'm not just talking omelettes and burgers, I mean Chicken Marsala and Veal Scallopini. Leave room for one of their delicious, homemade pies. read more

This diner has been known for great food and extremely reasonable prices. Each time I have been here has been exceptional. I would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Shaan Pat creates daily meals that hit the soul. Today we had curry chicken with dumplings and white rice. Nothing less than amazing read more

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Rats diner has been here on South Broad Street forever and never disappoints for a quick bite or a late night snack. It's still in it's original location despite many changes in the neighborhood. read more

Can I review here if I work here??? Ok..ok...won't give 5 stars....BUT..l will give you the lowdown. 3 words....GET. THE. RUEBEN. You will not be disappointed! Homemade soups every day, awesome daily lunch and dinner specials. Where else can you go for soup, salad, entree, 2 veggies and dessert for around $12??? Go...do it.....tell them Claire sent you!!! read more

Don't judge a book by it's cover. Came here looking for a quick meal while in the area, and the Yelp reviews came in high, and they were open for dinner. As we drove up, I'm now having second thoughts, it's old, definitely needs a face lift. I knew we should have went to Yardley, PA., BUT, we are here now, and I'm all for divey establishments. Only one half of the diner was in swing, but it was full of patrons. The dining area was definitely older, but clean, so no complaints there. Seated immediately, our waitress was very nice, and knowledgeable of the menu. Food came out quickly, we ordered four different items. Each made very well. Stand out dish was the crab cake, I expected a frozen pre-made Sysco crab cake, I was really impressed with what I got. A fresh cake loaded with crab, and a small amount of filler. Freshly made, and perfectly fried on the flattop. It's a good size too, much bigger and thicker than a burger. I didn't take a picture, shame on me! I also had a Greek salad, fresh with lots of feta, and a different twist on the anchovy, they incorporated it (it was all ground up) into the dressing. Everyone else enjoyed their food, as it was fresh cooked (as a diner should be), the gravy was meh, but that wasn't a deal breaker. Good service and good people! read more

Pat's staff was very friendly. The inside needs some work and updating. Food was okay but prices were low.

Food sucks.. all frozen stuff.. n no big deal.. not the best neighborhood either.. unconscious front.. pass..

In a land before time :) This is how it must have been all around Trenton back in the days when the 'Burg still was the restaurant district. I call this a blue collar type, original dinner and really liked it. The food is what I expect from a dinner, good size portions, home style cooking; real comfort food. I probably digested enough grease and calories for a week but that's what it's all about when going to a dinner. The place was full on this beautiful Saturday Morning. A mixed crowed of black, white & a surprising latino portion. The same people that you find at lunch and dinner in the many Guatemalan/ Ecuadorian eateries apparently also come here for breakfast. A good and solid diner, go there to experience the atmosphere of the old times of manufacturing that have long past in Trenton. read more

Pat's Diner - My kind of breakfast when in Jersey - Southern Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Decent prices and big portions. I had an omelette which came out more like a frittata but was delicious and my co-worker had a burger. I would happily go back when in the area again read more

I've been back about 4 more times, twice for dinner and twice for breakfast. I have yet to have a bad meal or service. The waitresses are super friendly and attentive. read more

If you want yesterdays trash as a meal this is the place to go. I used like this place but its gone to the gutter.