Really great experience here. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was delicious. I…read morehighly recommend trying the chorizo and egg tacos--they were flavorful, fresh, and definitely a standout. I'll be coming back again!

$9 egg sandwich?!?!?! Get bent! It's even cheaper in NYC! A simple sandwich with two eggs and some…read moreham on a roll...

Everything is delicious, today I had the best breakfast burrito, yesterday, Best matzoh ball soup,…read morereal people real food

Very good food and very good service. It's just a little too small, I walked in on a busy night and…read morehad to wait for a table but now I know what time to go and what times to keep away.

the workers were extremely friendly upon coming in, helped me pick out a dish and was accommodating…read moretowards me and my ESA. i got chicken breast & mashed potatoes- the chicken came out burning hot, tender, juicy and flavorful. the mashed potatoes were out of this world- So buttery and delicious. i will definitely be making this my go-to takeout dinner.

We came to the plaza and discovered this place. We went in and we were welcomed right away. We got…read morejerk chicken with rice and chicken wings. The platter comes with a portion of salad. It taste alright. Nothing to great or special. But I'm going to go back for rotisserie chicken. Which looked good.

After reading the reviews, Hubs and I decided to give this place a try. We were immediately seated…read moreafter arriving. This place is an old luncheonette and minimalist, at best. Place is frequented by local workers stopping by for breakfast or lunch. We got here a little after 11:30, so the breakfast menu wasn't available. The lunch menu was limited. Hubs ordered the fish and tomato sandwich with raw onions. It was served in a kaiser roll and he liked it. I got the California cheeseburger with macaroni salad and this was pretty good as well. I liked the macaroni salad. It was't vinegary. Everything was served on a kaiser roll. Price was inexpensive. There was one server working the place. Service was quick and friendly. Glad we got to give this place a try!

Within the small town of Englishtown, you will find the luncheonette that represents Manalapan with…read moreits omelets. Brand: 4/5 Manalapan Luncheonette has served Manalapan Township for about 50 years. It manages to retain its relevance to this very day. I will say that the Western aesthetics only fit a small diner like this for so much. Is it a Western-themed or Western-inspired eatery? I cannot say. Nonetheless, I did like the inspiration, from the square building to the menu items. I also liked the ceramic plates that come in any color, and the wall décor from the banjo to the small, quote canvases. Website: 4/5 It has a simple design, with the basic scroll from the opening image to the basic description to the Google map of Manalapan Luncheonette's location. I cannot say the brown color matches the aesthetics of the sign above the establishment. Nonetheless, it shows menus, both physical and text. It does not have an app to order meals nor have images of the menu items. I find the former more forgivable, since I do not expect a high-quality website for every eatery, but it should let potential customers know what they are ordering. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no interruptions or delays while awaiting my order. Ambiance: 4/5 It does have the tendency to get noisy, though it mostly comes from the corner of the establishment where the bar area is at and the television is about. I found it tolerable to sit at the opposite corner with a view of the outside. Strangely enough, I did not expect the metal chairs to be an issue, even in December, since the well-heated establishment and the well-spaced tables accommodated me. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Cowboy Jim's Omelet, which consists of three eggs, ham, peppers, onions, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and American cheese; with sides of home fries and toast. It definitely filled me up throughout the day, with its soft yet delicate form holding together the cheese, eggs, meat, and vegetables. While the fresh vegetables gave this omelet its distinct flavor, the ham and eggs provided the robust, meaty flavor; and the cheese melted into one had the sharp taste and stringy stretch. I did think the toast had an unassuming taste, but they were outweighed by the hearty home fries. Service: 5/5 The cordial staff managed to make the experience worth it. Worth The Money?: 5/5 Since the Battle of Monmouth, the most pivotal moment in the American Revolution, took place in Manalapan Township, I would like to see the brand shift more towards that era in terms of cuisine. Despite the simple look of the website, it delivers on its promises. Referencing the website, I agree that the Manalapan Luncheonette is a hidden gem, and it offers hearty, comfort food. The website definitely matches the toned-down atmosphere of the eatery as well. The meal managed to equate to the wait time, since it clearly steamed throughout the time I ate. Throughout that time, nothing about the ambiance distracted me. I appreciate the fact that Manalapan Luncheonette encapsulates the small town charm like the rest of Englishtown. The staff practically bring that small town hospitality to every part of their jobs. As someone outside of Manalapan Township, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and explore areas that I rarely or never been to. I found myself impressed by Manalapan Luncheonette, and if I do go through Manalapan Township, I would consider it my first option. The price for the Cowboy Jim's Omelet and the experience was absolutely worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I can see how this eatery might last longer than 50 years, since it makes the most out of what little it has. Recommend To... Anyone looking for small town eateries from 20+ minutes away, or are embarking on a type of vacation involving hopping from one small town to another.

Very varied menu, lots of fresh gluten free choices, very nice wait staff. Only problem is getting…read moreout of the parking lot - be careful!

I got the grilled chicken sandwich. It was absolutely phenomenal. I just forgot to add mayo. The…read moreservice was fantastic. I ordered it for 2 o'clock because I was supposed to go on my lunch, but then I had to ask them to make it later and they were nothing but accommodating. they have a decent amount of seating inside. It's a cute little café style restaurant.

Place looked clean and has outdoor seating under a tree at picnic tables. We brought our dogs and…read moresat outside. Chicken bacon ranch pizza by the slice was $4. Thin crispy crust and was very good. We were slightly disappointed in the Philly cheesesteak. It did not seem as "cheesy" as we expected. The Roma came with mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. More bread than meat... it was not balanced. You serve yourself your own bottled drink out of the cooled frig. It would be better to have fountain drinks for refills. It seemed to take quite a while for our order. Not sure why. It's an ok place to stop.

Worst Pork roll and cheese ever. Four very thin slices of pork roll on a very thick hard roll. Not…read moreworth the money. Had to take the top off the roll to taste the pork roll. Won't go back.

Decent cheesesteak with double meat. Location is difficult so I'd only go here if passing by while…read moreon Rt. 9 south. Definitely take-out only as storefront is rickety.

Just found this spot for subs. 5 stars!!!!! Fresh, quick and super tasty. Definitely will be back…read morefor more. Highly recommend. Quick, friendly service. Authentic ambiance.

Fast service, Good food, Friendly staff. Great place for a…read morefast lunch, and good pizza too!

11/11/25 - Nice to have my daughter home for a holiday. So that can only mean one thing.... pizza…read morelunch! Today I visited Sandy's Luncheonette and Pizza in East Brunswick, NJ. I visited Sandy's years back when it was a little hole in the wall pizza shop. They have redone the entire inside and have much more than just plain slices in the showcase. I ordered a plain slice and a buffalo slice. The plain slice was pretty flavorless. It's definitely a thin slice pie. The cheese is premium and the cheese flavor overpowers the sauce and the crust. The sauce has very little flavor and it's largely because they appear to not use any Italian seasonings. The outer crust and undercarriage is crunchy but a little on the dry side. The sauce is skimpy which doesn't help with overall dry texture. The slice is definitely firm and crispy so it stands up and there's no toppings sliding off at all. The buffalo slice is a much better experience than the plain. There is an abundance of chicken, cheese, blue cheese sauce and buffalo sauce. This slice is also very thick and hearty. The outer crust is crispy but even more dry than the plain. This makes sense because when you make a pie this thick, you definitely have to cook it longer. I would say that they probably use too much blue cheese sauce and too much buffalo sauce but some would consider that nitpicking. I think a great deal of the problems here is the vastness of menu choices. The menu is comparable to diner menu. They literally have hundreds of choices. When you do that, you can probably do a lot of things well, but none exceptionally well. They even advertise on their menu that they offer all day breakfast! If they want to be considered a true leader in the local pizzeria realm, they are going to need to cut down on what's offered and focus on making great pies. Until then, they are an also-ran. Overall Rating: C+