Perkins is the best. I go at least once a week. Great food and great service. Been going there since they opened.

Perkins overall like most diners has a fantastic selection of food to choose from. Can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, nearly everything you can get at any diner. There are plenty of sandwiches, hot open platters, other choices and so much more. The ambiance was always fine but always busy which could lead to frustration when you're waiting or trying to have a conversation and you can barely hear. The service was also overall fine too as they tend to listen and respond soon you need help with something. The complaints I have are the pastries may look good, but they tend to be very dry which is never fun. Eating a dry muffin or anything is just not delicious to eat. Also the place does tend to feel a bit dirty and dusty in areas most likely due to the staff forgetting to clean certain areas. But that is expected when it comes to most places. read more

The ambiance here is very nice and was very crowded. This must mean that this is a very popular place to enjoy lunch. The food here is absolutely delicious! It was so yummy that we ate it all and forgot to take pics of our order. You can't go wrong with their chicken melt sandwich and my daughter enjoyed their chicken noodle soup and BLT sandwich. Samantha provided us with the best top notch service! She was super friendly and very respectful. We enjoyed the service here and will definitely be coming back. She made our experience A+++! Every restaurant should have a Samantha like her read more

Last Perkin's I recall visiting was in Florida, honestly didn't really know they had then out here. On our way to Six flags we stopped by for some breakfast, we came in & were seated right away. Drinks, Iced Tea, Soda & coffee all decent. On the food I went with the Strawberry waffles, had the strawberry on the side great to dip.. yumm really good waffle, good eggs & sausage. Also tried the Brioche French toast very good. Hubby had the Country sausage biscuit breakfast nice amount of food, good biscuit w gravy. Pancakes & bacon also good. Nice size location with good amount of seating. Service was good & prices are not bad, once we got the check u head to the front for payment everything we had was very good we really enjoyed our breakfast. read more

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Decided to give Perkins another go after my first visit four years. Our food was slightly better this time, but nothing memorable. My husbands Egg Benedict was an improvement from the one years prior. I went with the Cheese Blintzes off the specials menu. Although they were good, the portion size was extremely small. I left a bit hungry, which is unusual for me, since I'm not a huge eater. The overall layout and interior of Perkins is clean and roomy. The best part of our meal, by far, was our server. Edward, our server, was so personable, friendly, and efficient. You could tell he truly loved his job. Even though the food is nothing spectacular, I'd go to Perkins again just to have Edwards as a server. read more

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It's been a while since we've been back to a Perkins. I was excited when we finally got a chance to go to one. Although there were quite a few customers, we got immediately seated. The restaurant is huge and is separated into multiple dining areas. However, each section is very simply designed, with the decorations mainly consisting of framed pictures, sconces, and hanging lamps. The dining sections are separated by walls that are carved out to where you can see the tables on the other side as well. Hubs ordered the 55 + garden omelette with onion and peppers. He said that he ordered this because he thought he was too fat. LOL. He thought it was all right. Next, daughter ordered the California Avocado Benedict, which are two eggs, avocado, bacon, oven roasted tomatoes, spicy Monterey Jack cheese, hollandaise sauce and garlic seasoning on top of an English muffin. She thought that her order was delicious and that avocado is her favorite. Lastly, I had 2 poached eggs with bacon and blueberry pancakes. I ordered the bacon well done but it wasn't crispy, I thought the pancakes were okay but it wasn't fluffy. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

I could give it zero stars I would. Ordered take out for Mother's Day and was highly disappointed. My mother and I had the salmon and I had the meatloaf. it was just awful and all dried out We called the manager and spoke to John and he said we should have picked it up earlier. Wd were there in time and the food was the worst I ever had. A wasted $70 down the drain. Don't waste your money and go someplace else. read more

Very much in the vein of a roadside diner, but without counter service, Perkins offers a broad menu for morning and midday meals. Plenty of booths for solitary and family travelers. On an early September Sunday morn, it was nearly full and I was lucky to catch an alcove for myself. Their Chicken Fried Steak was very good. As big as my hand, well spiced with pleasant crunch and small saucer filled with sausage gravy. Along with two eggs (soft scrambled), Breakfast Potatoes(roasted), and choice of pancakes, muffin or toast (rye, please), it was far too much for me to finish. Still, I made a gallant effort, and enjoyed every bite. Even the coffee served in a table carafe was enough to caffeinate me for the rest of the day. Just wish the carafe had been cleaned before placing on the table. Service was friendly and efficient, with a few stop byes to check on my satisfaction. Although quite busy, I was served quickly via overloaded plate. This Perkins rang almost every note for me. A little more quality control and it would be a top contender among breakfast choices in this part of Mercer County. read more

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My coworker & I decided to order lunch in the East Windsor location. Food looked half assed when I opened it. I got the tiniest piece of fish and the rice isn't even real rice. For the price I paid I would of expected something better. I could of bought a salad from somewhere else. My coworker got the chicken tenders and fries and she said the fries were gross and soggy. read more

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Breakfast order was hardly warm. Wanted the hash browns crispy, they were just light brown. I noticed that when I asked for them to be cooked crispy the waiter never made note of it at all. I guess he knew why bother the cook would not listen. Pathetic! Such a simple request. Sausage links were skimpy and over cooked. Eggs were done correctly but lukewarm. Pancakes were tasty but cool. Coffee was not hot either. Manager never came around to check how everything was. I just wanted to eat and leave. Next time my friends want to go I won't. Waiter was pleasant, but you could tell he was not a happy person. Sounded so insincere. Someone should manage the kitchen to expedite hot food and coffee. The place is clean, nothing special. read more

Love going here. The food is always good as is the service and prices. Samantha hasn't waited on us in over a month and still remembers our drink order. She's incredibly efficient and thoughtful. John, the owner, always is helping and making sure that things go smoothly He always has a warm welcome and a smile. They're open New Year's Day until 3. I'm getting breakfast there. read more

Been here before No wait for a table at 9 am on a Friday Friendly, fast service Highly recommend read more

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I have only gone here for breakfast and I've been consistently pleased. They have good coffee, good food, generous portions and reasonable prices, unlike IHOP who I feel raised their prices too much. read more

My wife had been to the Allentown, PA Perkins restaurant three years ago and she loved it. We were coming back from Norfolk, VA and thought our families would like the Perkins Restaurant. We found one in East Windsor, NJ. We decided to stop for an early dinner at Perkins. Good decision. When we arrived at the Perkins Restaurant off the NJ Turnpike, the manager met us at the door and seated us in a booth. Our waitress was very polite and quick with our drinks and our food. My wife and I had the shrimp dish with broccoli and onions over rice. It came out very hot on a skillet steaming. It smelled great and we both thought it was delicious. Our daughter had selected the same dish and was very impressed. My grandson had the turkey dish with potatoes and truly enjoyed it. He's 11 years old and told me it was exactly what he wanted. Our granddaughter (8 years old) loves pancakes and home fries. They serve breakfast all day! She loved it. We were all pleased and satisfied. My wife said they have pies, so we bought a apple coddled. It was baked right there in their kitchen! Smelled great and looked delicious. Manager gave our grandkids 2 homemade cookies free. They loved them. When we got home that evening we all tried the pie and it did not disappoint! Again, great food and friendly service. We strongly recommend Perkins Restaurants to any one who loves food and loves great service! If you go to Allentown, PA or East Windsor, NJ, you definitely must stop in and have a memorable meal. Enjoy and safe travels. read more

Been here many times for breakfast lunch . When we had issues with the food we told owner and waitress we received it was corrected then the owner got tired of us complaining and said to my husband this is the last time we will do this for you that was replace cold food we received instead of a hot breakfast yes cold eggs or uncooked pancakes. He didn't want to hear it anymore we have not returned after that unprofessional comment to a long time customer. So in other words don't complain just eat what they bring out to you . That's definitely poor customer service. Head to Daphne's on rt 130 better food and the waitresses don't complain, If you aren't happy with something they see that you are . Have a great day !!! read more

Four of us came in on 1/01 for lunch. Jonathan took great care of us -- working the Jan first shift is never a walk in the park *anywhere*, but Jonathan was patient, cheery and graceful throughout our visit. And of course he got mom with the obligatory "You don't qualify for the 65+ deal!" comment, heheh. James O'Reilly: if you're reading this, promote him immediately. read more

Perkins has great breakfast. I personally think their pancakes might be better than IHOP's (gasp) and they have a variety of syrups too. Breakfast potatoes are also killer! Their dinner time food can be hit or miss. Play it safe with chicken fingers and fries (good honey mustard). They run special menus during seasons, i.e. Oktoberfest, thanksgiving, etc. It's overall mediocre diner quality food though, and always packed with people ages 65+. They really love it here! Staff is usually attentive and friendly. Great baked goods: pies and muffins. Floral, old fashioned decor but clean and bright. Ample parking and closes pretty early, around 9pm daily. read more

Perkins SLAPS. I came in so hungry and this was my first time. I was absolutely not disappointed. I got the Baja shrimp skillet which rocked my entire world. I got a side of biscuits to take home. My girlfriend got a mixed plate with home fries, hash browns, eggs, etc. We both enjoyed our meals and can't wait to be back. read more

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This location of Perkins is one of the quality and best restaurant in East Windsor township. You would definitely get a feel of country side American food and the bakery items also looks fresh. Staffs are very welcoming and friendly. They care of all your food requests and carefully requests chefs to prepare them. This restaurant is one of my favorite and I encourage everyone to try it out. read more

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(My wife & I visited yesterday, 8/29/19 & we wrote this review together on Google Reviews). Where should I begin? We were greeted by the manager when we came in. We were escorted to our booth. Seven minutes later our waiter, Nicolas, showed up and asked if we were ready to order. We replied that we would like to get drinks first. An iced tea and a coffee and water--which we never did receive. I asked my hubby to speak with the manager about our waiters surly attitude. While he was speaking with the manager, Erick, Nicolas returned with the drinks, slamming them onto the table. He asked me what I wanted to order, which I did, but I didn't know what my husband wanted to order. He left and came back as soon as my husband returned to the table. My husband, G, asked him if he had come back to apologize, and he said. "For what?" G said "For slamming the drinks down on the table." He denied doing it & G said "Are you calling my wife a liar?" He took my husband's order & walked away. Meanwhile, G told me Eric agreed to coach him. Well, we watched the nearly 2 second exchange that passed for coaching. The food came out pretty quickly. My chicken salad sandwich on a "croissant" was 10 times worse than one from Dunkin' Donuts! See photo. It was impossible eat as a sandwich since the top literally fell apart. The nits in it had a "gone bad" taste but I could them out. If I had a magnifying glass I might have been able to see the much hoped for celery. Perhaps a mass spectroscope would work. The chicken was in big, dry chunks. A bit more mayo mayo'ed have helped. G's pancakes, fried egg and bacon were fine. They could have put them all on one plate. It looked silly on two plates. It was a little disconcerting to see the staff watching us eat, as if they were waiting for us to spit out our food. It made us think of those restaurant horror stories where the customer's food is pranked. So we got up to leave, started to explain to Eric that the first rule of customer service is "the customer is always right, even when they're not." He started to get defensive, "Well..." he got cut off in mid-week by me saying, "No, we've all worked in customer service & this was an example of us being right." He insisted on taking my meal off the check (since I couldn't eat it) & G objected, saying "We're not looking for a freebie,just good service. We wont be back." Bottom. Line: no service, no tip, no return. read more

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I had not been to Perkins since I was a child, and so I really held high expectations when I arrived. Unfortunately, my experience did not mirror my expectations. The venue is large with ample parking. Generally no wait. The service was okay. The server did the job and we received our food after a decent time had passed. The pancakes were not as full and tasteful as I had remembered. My eggs were somewhat cold, and during the winter time in New Jersey, it definitely matters! Overall had an okay experience, I would probably return just off of name brand. But clearly Perkins has fallen from the excellent service and heartwarming food I once remembered as a child. DISCLAIMER: My average review score 3.59 when I made this review--(take with a grain of salt) (I rely on Yelp to go to places with good reviews, may account for the higher average) read more

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It's Perkins. If you were expecting Michelin stars, big mistake, you're having breakfast about 4,000 miles west of the sixth arrondissement. You come in, they seat you with a minimum of fuss, you order and more than palatable warm food is served. You pay and leave. Yes, service can be spotty but name one establishment that's not charging $75 pp where the same can not be said. Like I said, it ain't Paris, it's Perkins, home of a very decent breakfast. read more

Food and all is good. My service was great But restaurant was not properly set up or knew how to handle my credit card with the chip or pin This is really ignoring considering the law went into effects in October 2015 Since this is very awkward and ruined our meal, putting us in conflict with Perkins Management, we probably won't go back.....at least until I hear that they are following the credit card fraud protection laws correctly read more

For a low budget diner type restaurant, this Perkins deserves 5 stars given the variety of choices and comfy diner-like ambiance. As a fan of eggs & bacon, they have great brunch choices, where pancakes come with omelettes!!! The ingredients may not be the freshest, but you pretty much get what you pay for (compared to the nicer brunch spots in Jersey / Manhattan). I have yet to try their regular lunch entrees or desserts, but they appear to be pretty standard. read more

Ok so not familiar with area but familiar with Perkins I stopped in for breakfast. As soon as I walked in i felt good. The place was clean, warm colors and fall decor was nice. I had a very nice waitress and egg white omelette with veggies. All was cooked well. The toast was actually done nice and the butter given was soft so it did not tear the toast up when spreading. All in all I really liked it here the manager did a good job. Total bill $10.00 read more

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This is a Perkins like no other! They have their own specials, and one can customize one's order. I LOVE it! read more

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Perkins by day ... Owners choice by night!! Love these guys. Most breakfast joints use the word "or" while Perkins is all "and" meaning a million sides served with your order. No need to decide whether you want pancakes or a muffin or fruit or bacon or sausage when they throw it all down in one order for under $10. The scramble bowls are delicious combining potatoes eggs country fried steak cheese n gravy all in 1. Check out their wild night dinner specials. How many Perkins you know throws down a "German Night" on Wednesday and Prime Rib specials throughout the week??? read more

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Perkins may not be the best restaurant in the world, but this is a good Perkins. Sure you have the Americana nearby, but sometimes you just want Perkins. The waiters here are helpful, the food comes out quick, and you'll pretty much get what you expect. As for Amy R and "kid-friendly," every time I go here there are kids galore so I don't know if she came on a weird day or they took her advice. I'd say this place is very kid friendly. read more

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best owners!best staff!best pancakes!and coziest place ever!they all work very hard and i love them all to pieces !!!

Excellent breakfast. Surprisingly filling I've yet to try lunch or dinner but definitely will. Very good service. Very much on par with cracker barrel or maybe just a tad better read more

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Walked in today, Oct. 31st. 2019, was greeted by host, on way to table I see a waitress in a nuns costume with fake blood all over her face and a upside down cross painted on her forehead. How totally disrespectful to Christians and God fearing family's, I thought Perkins was a family oriented establishment. Guess I was wrong about that. Then we get to the table and about five flies are hovoring over head, disgusting!! We said to each other, me, my wife and son, let's get the heck out of here!! Needless to say we are steering clear of this dump from now on. read more

I got a basic meal of a cheeseburger with fries. The meal in and of itself wasn't spectacular. I will say however that the facilities was clean and the staff was friendly and served quickly. read more

I don't know why I always had a negative connotation about this place. Maybe it's because the Dennys and the ihops in the area are very mediocre and every experience I had with them I somehow translate and bunch Perkins in the mix. Welllllll this is different. Perkins at East Windsor is a nice average diner feel with a menu that is quite expansive with quick and reliable service. For twenty bucks, me and my girlfriend ordered a Combination of 5 eggs, 6 bacon, 2 toast, 4 pancakes, 2 orders of tots, large chocolate milk and a pot of coffee. It was all delicious. Compared to the Dennys and ihops of the world, Perkins is the best. But compare that to the Americana down the street and you have some interesting competition. Americans may have a more prestigious look and feel. But the quality and quantity you get per dollar...i vote Perkins. Highly underrated and will be coming much more frequent read more

I tried Perkins in Edison and this location. Each time I come to this chain, I don't really enjoy my experience as much as I would hope to. The food is average and I wasn't a fan of what I got each time. The customer service is okay. This place is kinda like a diner atmosphere. read more

perkins is not closed. we are open and ready for business. not closed open daily at 7:30am. come see us! read more

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I was not impressed with their lunch. The were out of 2 of the 4 soups offered at lunch. They were also out of the loaded baked potato. The food was just so-so. i don't believe I will visit there again read more

Perkins is perkins. A nice cleaned up version of dennys and ihop. Breakfast and dessert place mostly with lunch and dinner options thrown In. Friend liked their pancakes. I had a chicken club with French fries. The fries were delicious, I wasn't going to eat them my friend wanted them but they were so good I ate them. The chicken was overcooked n a little dry which made for a over crunchy sandwich the bacon was overcooked so it crumbled like bacon bits. The food took forever to come out. The service was good. Very clean place and staff are very friendly. Prices range to moderate specials to over priced dinner entrees. read more

Awesome place, Awesome people, really good food. My grandparents always take my kids,grown kids, and the love it.

First of the only reason this got a 3 star is due to service. The waiters think that they are better than this place and that customer owe them something. They ignore me completely.....is it because I'm Hispanic? Hmmm but that's not the point, last time I checked I am paying for everything I order I didn't get nothing free....The manager was awesome, I think he noticed it and came straight to me and told the stupid waiter to take my order...(that's right b*tch do your job)... Now the food....it gets 5 starts. I ordered the omelets everything in the omelette was delicious I got some coffee and orange juice really good also. For what I ate and what I paid which was around $15 plus tip (which the waiter should never have gotten) it was well worth the drive from where I came from. I do recommend this place to everybody even Hispanics read more

Great bang for your buck. The food arrives hot and in good quantity. The coffee isn't bad and the winter was very nice and humorous even though it was New Year's Day. I got the everything omelette with hash browns, and the food was delicious. Omelette wasn't quite as fluffy as they would be at IHOP but you get bigger chunks of vegetables and meat so you can actually taste more than egg. Overall a great experience. read more