We used to be a country. A proper country. Now there's a "Wonder" on every corner and my local diner in Somerset - a staple of my last 35 of 45 years - is a complete dump. So when I used to work in L'ville and could get Route 1 Diner delivered through Uber Eats it was a treat indeed. I often ordered the turkey Reuben, omelettes, BLTs, fish sandos, and quesadillas. All good but the actual standout here is the STEAK FRIES! They are fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. They're the best steak fries by far and possibly a top 3 restaurant fry of all time for me. Even by delivery they arrive crisp. I've since left that job near the diner but when I find myself in the area I can't help but stop in to get the fries. I was actually hesitant to do so at first - kinda like lifting the curtain back on Oz. But there's no trickery here - the waitstaff is friendly in person, the food is hot and fresh, and incredibly priced. This diner is such a gem and I am admittedly jealous of people who live nearby. Def stop in - well worth the trip. Enjoy my pics! read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Fries with a side of mayo. The only way to do it. - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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On the plus side: pleasant interior, friendly service, clean restrooms, decent if unremarkable food. However, it was really slow. I just ordered a short stack and side of bacon and somehow they took over 30 minutes despite things being quiet. (It was at around 10pm.) I wasn't in a hurry but I did have a big drive ahead of me and had hoped to move on sooner. Would eat here again but definitely not on any kind of timetable. read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Dining room - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

I lovea jersey diner. 24/7 and a nice free lot. Per diner etiquette, beautiful cakes and pies are at the entrance. Service was quick and our waitress was lovely and attentive. My friend thought the buffalo wings were great, they are not breaded. The gyro wrap was huge and more like a panini to me. It came with fries and slaw for $15.98 . The tzatziki sauce is homemade and you should ask for an extra on the side to dip. read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Gyro Wrap - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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Worst pancakes I've ever had. Rubbery, like they were sitting under the heat lamp all day.

Went to this Diner after a evening of shopping. What a mistake. Should have waited to eat. The diner was very decorative inside. Very pretty esthetically. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I had a dinner meal which includes a soup. Sad to say that the soup was the best part of the meal. I ordered the Baked Meatloaf. What a disaster!!! SEE THE PHOTO! First of all not house made, very hard and the gravy was a horror! The meal did not sit well with my stomach. Will not be going back! This is a case where the rating is deceiving! read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Dried baked meatloaf with Sad gravy! - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Lunch I had a side salad starter. Very large excellent. Then a double burger It was huge . Fresh taste , I do not think it was a frozen patty. Good service . read more

Route 1 Diner is my dinner stop on my way home from choir in Princeton. The food is comforting, if not earth shattering, and that little blonde waitress is a sweetie. Rose Anan... Trenton, NJ read more

The staff were all very gracious and accommodating. I had a bacon omelette that was bland. I had a side of Italian Sausage, ok, but not great. The coffee was hot but had no taste. I would not eat here again. read more

Came for brunch with my cousin. She ordered the French onion soup & a Greek salad. I had a short stack with bacon and eggs. Nothing exceptional, though, basic diner food and service. We spent about $30 for the two of us. read more

The root one Diner has a warm and friendly environment. The staff was all very kind and the service was very quick. I have to say that everyone at my table loved what they got and have lots left over as the portion sizes were very large. I personally got a Cobb salad with grilled chicken. I don't eat any dairy so I was able to customize the dish a little bit and they were very happy to assist in doing so. read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - the interior of the diner - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

It's truly amazing that so many food items can be offered, delivered quickly and taste great. We stopped there with a very "hangry" granddaughter just leaving a graduation. We were seated at a booth. What? No jukebox? Dianna was our server and did a great job making sure our food came out quickly and accurately. My granddaughter ordered a chocolate milk shake and grilled cheese sandwich. We took back half the sandwich and all the steak fries which came with it. I ordered the Duo Deli sandwich which consisted of pastrami, corned beef and swiss cheese with cole slaw on the side as well as steak fries. They supposedly give the option for hot or cold, but mine came out hot without being asked. My wife ordered the quesadilla without anything added. Loaded with peppers, onions and cheese, she could only eat half as well and took the rest home for dinner. The cost was very reasonable, easy parking, quick service and delicious food. 5 Stars!!! read more

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Come for lunch and make sure to grab the soup! Came here for a lunch with a larger group and we had great service and a stellar lunch through and through! The business lunch is quite the deal but I opted for a tuna salad club sandwich - wanted that bacon. I'm really glad that lunch came with soup because I was going to order one anyways! The chicken noodle soup hit the spot and was very tasty. The beef and vegetable also looked good and got rave reviews. Our server was so nice, even asked a companion who initially said no soup after he brought everyone soup definitely convinced another serving. My club had delicious tuna salad, lots of bacon, and the wheat bread was toasted nicely. The pickle and coleslaw also went a long way, especially with those nicely fried sweet potato fries! Great spot indeed! read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

I stopped here for breakfast. They have a good breakfast menu - a good variety of breakfast choices.

This place NEVER misses! Food is fantastic and menu is absolutely massive. Service is great, vibe is great, just the perfect NJ diner experience. read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - blt BLT Giant Club Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

OMG the food here is BOMB!!! SO Freaking good! Came in while in the area and glad we stumbled upon this place. Service was good, staff was friendly. There were so many food options, but we all got breakfast. The platters were huge, food was hot and fresh. The food tasted so good! I love diner breakfast foods and this place did not disappoint. I would definitely come back if in the area. Great price as well. My party of 6 women all left fully satisfied. read more

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This my go to place. Friendly staff always greet with a smile and the wait staff is amazing. Their steak fries are great. read more

I love Route 1 Diner! Service is fast and amazing. The team they have are friendly and seem to care by helping one another during a heavy slam during their breakfast shifts. The food is great! Whether it be pork roll, egg, and cheese on a kaiser, damn fine cup of coffee, or my mother and mine personal favorite chicken parm dinner! I have come here for years with her and always had wonderful delicious experiences. Now she has passed from this life I still can look forward to splendid good soup! read more

So I came here and I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was delicious, they have breakfast options with restaurant options later. Our server was very nice and polite. Fast service. read more

This place belongs in a sitcom or something because it is so Jersey and has that local flair oozing from each booth. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with such a friendly host that it felt like we knew him from another life or something. The menu was pretty much typical diner food, and we were there for breakfast so hubby and my toddler stuck to pancakes and bacon. I decided to try out the Route 1 Skillet and it was AMAZING. At first the size threw me off a bit because it seemed rather small for $13 but it was really filling. The only star that's coming off is for the coffee (it was a bit on the watery side), and the muffins were a bit pricey at $6 a pop (don't let your 4 year old order). Overall, a solid diner experience. The staff was all very friendly and attentive, I would definitely go check them out. read more

An unapologetic metal on metal "Jersey Diner" right out of central casting. Service is swift and the menu is endless but as most diner aficionados know, the basics are your best bet meaning breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and the occasional soup. With the demise of Michael's and the sharply curtailed hours at the Princetonian, this section of Rt 1 is rapidly turning into a "diner desert" transforming the Route 1 Diner in Lawrenceville from a three into a four star proposition. It remains a solid choice if you're looking for a reliable, well prepared meal without the flourishes. read more

Just awesome!!! Came here twice in the last month- my daughter goes to college near here so we tried it a few weeks back- best diner food i have EVER had- so much that when we were down for a quick visit this past weekend there was no discussion on where we would grab lunch- service is fast/ friendly- food is delicious- Reuben melt, waffles, chicken gyro, breakfast sandwiches- everything we are- highly recommend- this will be our go to spot for a great meal. read more

Very tasty breakfast for a great value. We had the pork roll breakfast sandwich and a breakfast burrito. Both were nicely prepared and came with home fries. The home fries were properly cooked and tasty unlike some other local diners I've been to in the area. I recommend the pork roll sandwich. Ample serving size and very flavorful...cooked to perfection. The place looks small but it's actually quite ample. And the service was outstanding. Everyone was cheery. Our waitress (receipt said Erin), was wonderful. She was on top of her service as she came by many times but did not over do it. Very professional. The waitress staff also happen to take care of their physical presentation, which is nice. "Erin" made our day. She was beautiful inside and out. I would have given 5 stars. They should provide hot sauce at the table by default but that's just a suggestion. I'll need to return and try the lunch fare for that 5 star push. read more

A few days ago, I ate at this diner with a friend. We found the waiters beyond exception of as being good team-players in satisfying myself and my friend's needs. We were assisted and supported by the waiters, Daniel and Erin, who made us feel very at home. When Daniel was not free, Erin backed Daniel up, by offering the service to our table, and when Erin was not free, Daniel came back and offered the same service. Myself and my friend could see on how genuine both Daniel and Erin were in both wanting to make us feel at home as Customers. Their prices were also very reasonable for their food and drink. We were there at lunch time on a weekday. read more

I clearly see why the waiter John needs glasses as he can't even seem to maneuver through the restaurant holding a metal tray full of plates of food properly seeing as how he hit me in the back of the head when walking behind me while I was seated at the counter. To make it even better, he didn't acknowledge or apologize to me. You would think he would notice or feel the tray hitting something but I suppose he was too busy doing a subpar job to notice. To top it all off, all I received was a halfhearted "I'm sorry" from management. Pathetic. read more

Love this place. It's the one of the last classic diners in the Trenton area. Old school service with great menu choices. Awesome for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Go for regular diner food or the special. Note: the meatloaf special with gravy is always tops. read more

Tried this diner with friends on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't too crowded around 1pm, and I was able to snag a booth for 3. We were able to get our orders: I got the manager special (pancakes stack with eggs and bacon) (9.99), one friend got 1 of everything (1 pancake, 1 french toast, eggs, bacon - forgot the name) (9.99) and another friend got the ziti with meatballs. Our meal came out to about $31 dollars + tax and tip. Food came quick and service was awesome. The server we had was great and the manager greets everyone that comes in and stops by. Food is good, and cheap for the amount you get, which are hallmarks of a good diner. My friend literally struggled to finish the ziti - you couldn't even see the bottom of the plate. Great place to stop by for your diner needs! read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Managers special: eggs, bacon, and pancakes; french toast, eggs, bacon; ziti with meatballs - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Lumpy flavorless Hollandaise sauce, dry overcooked potatoes, nasty English muffin. The waiter mumbled, forgot our coffee. windows are dirty. read more

Great food, great service, and good prices. I was please to get a chance to try some NJ cuisine with the disco fries, pork roll, and scrapple. read more

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New to area. Stopped in for early morning breakfast. Got the Route 1 Skillet. It was huge, tasty and reasonably priced. Service was outstanding. I would return for breakfast, should I be in the area again. read more

I ate here with a friend and found the food to be pretty okay. The prices are fair and the service was quick and efficient. If anything, breakfast is clearly the go-to here. My friend got a cheesesteak and while he said it was good, to me it looked like mostly lettuce and tomato with little meat and cheese. He said his onion rings were delicious though. I got the breakfast burrito and while it was good, still tasted rather dry. I knew I should have gotten the French toast! Either way, I would recommend this diner for something easy. Remember, if it takes more than ordinary effort to make, stay away from it. Plain and simple works best, and at this diner, is no exception. read more

Arrived about 8:30 last night. it was a nay evening and the diner was still extremely cold. We almost left, but the hostess said she just turned on the heat and we decided to stay. Looking for comfort food of grilled cheese and fries. Most expensive grilled cheese I've ever had at $7.99! Orange cheese and steak fries - just an FYI. But the service was exceptional! Our waitress, Sharon was very professional and attentive. But what made our visit was the young lady who was the hostess checked in to make sure we were comfortable!!! I know- wasn't that sweet! read more

Route 1 Diner Restaurant - Grilled cheese and fries $7. 99 - Diners Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Breakfast with our college student, good food, good service. Very crowded. Recommend the pancakes.

I can't even give this place any stars service was horrible food was not hot and tasted like a child made it there nothing appealing or worth ever coming back to this place. Regardless that is the only diner in my area open 24hrs was definitely not worth it all. And mirror in building looked like through someone had a glue fight read more

Thank You RT 1 Diner For Excellent Accommodations For My Going Away Dinner Party! Our Waiter John Was Excellent & Very Attentive To All My Guests. I Chose That Diner Because They Always Have Delicious Food and Large Portions. I Received All Compliments And No Complaints From My 14 Guests. Thank You Manager Adam and Your Entire Staff. If I Come Back To NJ for a Visit RT 1 Diner Will Definitely Be 1 of my 1st Stops. Best Wishes, God Bless! Robin read more

our favorite stop either going or coming home from DC. Wide variety of selections. Service is very good. read more

I am from the West. LA-LA Land. LA. I found myself in Trenton for a special occasion. I was with some pals from Massachusetts. The out-of-towners were hungry one morning and needed breakfast ASAP. Route 1 Diner was bustling with locals that morning. The staff were quite friendly. It was a busy house but they got us seated with a minimal wait. It was nice seeing the rapport with the regulars and the staff. A table switch was needed and the guests were asked politely and complied politely. Nice to see. I love a good diner spot. Out in the West, Norm's was my favorite 24/7 diner. I could go at 2 or 3 AM for Steak & Eggs with hash browns and pancakes. So the menu was right up my alley. It was difficult to decide. The waitress was nice and patient with us as we were chatting and not deciding right away. Decisions decisions. I went with the Italian Skillet. The food came quickly. It was hot and delicious. The waitress was attentive. Refilled our drinks and asked numerous times if we needed anything. Very happy with our experience here and the next time we are on the road...nothing would be finer than to be in your diner. We'll be back! read more

I used to love this diner. Good food great service. Not anymore I went three times figuring maybe an off day but no. The manager really doesnt care. The servers stand arpund and talk with each other. BUT worst of all the food quality is terrible. I got a turkey the bread was stale the turkey was slimey and the bacon looked like it was the ends that are sold in the reduced section of the supermarket, I really miss the old management. read more

Hilarie and I went there for dinner tonight and Sharon was our waitress and Hilarie said it was delicious the broiled salmon that she had. I had the London broil and that was also delicious. The highest ranking for Hilarie is delicious which means top shelf. I have lived in the township most of my life and this is the best diner in the township. Thank you for the great service and we will see you again soon. read more

Classic diner vibe. Staff are always friendly, and the food always comes out quickly. Everything on the menu is also reasonably priced and the portions are pretty big. read more

Goog food always and friendly waiters and waitresses. Very nice atmosphere. Decent prices but you get a lot of food for your money.