Not worth stopping in. Keep driving. Ordered for appetizer the chili cheese fries. Chili was just chop meat. The cheese was american slice cheese...had to send it back. Our mains were the Somerset sloppy joe (2 out of 5)...meats were dry and tasted off. And the Feta cheese and spinach omelette (2out of 5)...the omelette was dry and the home fries had no taste - flat. So in the long run - not worth it! Better off going to the McDonald's next door! read more

Somerset Diner - The rest of the Somerset Sloppy Joe. Rest was thrown out. - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

I went to Somerset Diner on December 4th around 10 at night. It had a few people there and the service was fast, we got a table just as we walked through the door. The server, Marco, took less than a minute to come to our table and we ordered fast. I ordered a basic burger well done for 10$, there is also an option to get it with condiments and fries for a dollar more but I wasn't really hungry. My sister got grilled cheese and chips for around the same price. The interior was clean and the servers were all staying busy. Whether it be cleaning, taking orders, or bringing out the food. Within ten minutes our food arrived and compared to the food I normally eat, it was a definite improvement. The burger was cooked very well and the wait for the food was quick especially when it was late at night and I wanted to go home and sleep afterwards. I recommend this diner, with it having good service and a good atmosphere. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

This 24 hour diner sits in a convenient location with lots of indoor seating and a large parking area. The diner had a perfect spin of a classic diner feel with with a more modern take. The service was very fast and food was great. As a college student, I appreciated the student discount and reasonable prices! Our food was out within ten minutes of ordering it and our server was very attentive. This definitely helped elevate our dining experience. The menu had many options including breakfast all day. The kitchen did a great job of making sure the Gluten Free options were safe for my friend who is Gluten Sensitive. Overall it was a great experience, and we look forward to coming back very soon. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

If you're looking for a classic diner food experience with breakfast served all day, this place will definitely hit the spot. I've come here a few times and both the service and food definitely depend on the day. I once tried the Sir Gawain skillet, which sounded amazing in theory, but it was really dry and the flavor was pretty bland. However, my favorite dish here is definitely the Italian sausage omelette. It tastes amazing and the mozzarella cheese is so stretchy and incorporated so wonderfully! My friends have also really enjoyed the pancakes (they give you four really large ones) and the breakfast wraps as well. The best part of the diner is definitely just the variety of option as well as the flexibility of it being open 24/7. I think overall, the food is good but it's not always consistent. Definitely hits the spot for a late meal or if you're craving some diner/breakfast food! read more

Somerset Diner - Sir Gawain Skillet - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

Stopped here for breakfast and can't say I will ever be back. We ordered steak and eggs, pancakes, sausage and bacon. The pancakes was all I managed to eat just because everything looked so unappealing. The steak and eggs just looked horrendous. My boyfriend did not enjoy it at all. It was a few eggs and like chunks of beef. Not appealing. My mind is kind of blown because the parking lot at this place always seems to be decently full and I truly don't understand why. The waitress was nice and attentive. She is the only reason I am giving 2 stars. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

Can't go wrong going here. They have a great menu with a plethora of options and fresh food. Service is quick and timely. Ambiance is very true to the NJ diner aesthetic. Enjoy! read more

A nice, middle of the road diner. Clean, comfortable, great service and the stuffed French toast is amazing. read more

See all

The highlight of our experience at Somerset Diner was definitely the service. Our server was sweet, in a great mood, was frequently checking in. If it weren't for her personality and friendliness, this rating probably would've been 2 stars. The coffee was good, but the food was pretty bland. The beef barley soup tasted like it came straight from a can and was watered down. The taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich was dry and was more bread than sandwich contents. The skillet with corned beef hash definitely tasted the best out of everything we ordered. It was pretty busy and the food came out quickly so they must be doing something right. read more

See all

Giving an extra star here because the staff at Somerset Diner nicely accommodated us when 30+ of us just showed up without warning last week after attending a wake. There were only three servers for the diner that night, and they set up a room in the back for us. We had one server, and she did her thing, not overly friendly or chatty, but I guess was blindsided and caught by surprise by our big group ... but got all of our orders and kudos to the kitchen and staff because everything came out fast! Place is standard NJ diner, for those out of state, that means it's good. There were some interesting lighting decor on one wall. I had standard tomato mushroom swiss omelette and it wasn't overly buttery or melty but it was fine. Side of home fries were ok. Coffee was fine. Another plus is that it's open 24 hrs, the way all diners used to be. read more

Food is actually pretty good, enough for us to come back several times. Service is normally friendly, and we've never had to wait to be seated, there is plenty of room. One odd thing is the young man who usually runs the front counter and takes your payment put his finger in the dessert cabinet and took a swipe at one of the cakes whipped cream topping which was extremely odd. I saw the whole thing transpire and saw the finger mark he left on the whipped cream topping as well. I wondered if this was a habit, and it really surprised me. The young man saw that I noticed and was extremely nervous when we made eye contact. Hoping he doesn't do this on the daily. read more

Terrible food. The chili is laughable - it's literally just grease, beef and onions. Nothing else. Seriously terrible. The Greek salad used to be great, but I got it tonight and it was also terrible. Definitely never going back here. (November 2021, updated today to add pic) read more

Somerset Diner - "Chili" - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Disaster averted! Drink served with, let's less just say "unexpected content"...initial response not satisfactory, but eventually made right. Thanks Susan & Samantha! It was the right thing to do, and worth it to salvage 45 yrs. old plus relationship! Still love this staple of the Franklin/Somerset community! Waite staff and management are the best in the food services business! read more

I arrived at the Somerset Diner at around midnight on Wednesday while it was pouring rain. I went in with a few of my peers and it was luckily not busy. Took a few minutes to get seated and the waitress kindly told us to take our time with ordering. We sat in a booth and the area was well lit and very clean with lots of lights. Notably they had this nice display of tubes of water, illuminated by several different LEDs which was unique to see. My friends and I split a calamari appetizer and I personally ordered there speciality fried chicken sandwich that came with a side of fries as it looked extremely appetizing for a good price at around $15.  Overall, the whole trip was well worth it, decently priced and I plan on going back very soon. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

If you are craving breakfast at 12 am, this is the place to go. We tried the Benedict and meat lovers egg omelette (which tastes just as good the next day!). I ordered a strawberry milkshake for the first time and it had actual strawberries! The staff there are super friendly as well. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

See all

I liked the build an omelette, plus the peanut butter pancakes. Also it looks like they put some care into designing the place... read more

See all

Service sucked. Food was ok. Open 24 hours but we waited 40 minutes to get our drinks.

The server was snippy and the manager did not want to assist. My lid was not on my take out and the food spilled over in my bag.

There's nothing like a good ol' 24-hour diner in NJ. This diner is conveniently located near Rutgers University and even offers a 10% discount for students! This diner has a huge parking lot so there shouldn't be any issue parking your car. When I went inside, I was immediately seated and was able to get a waiter right away. Service was really nice, specifically from Alejandro. The menu has a variety of options. I ended up with Chicken Tenders with French Fries and a cup of coffee (haha). Tasted amazing and didn't have any complaints really. The ambiance was great! Neon lights are everywhere at every table as well as a charging station. They have a display of deserts at the front as well as bakery items at the counter seating area. Seems well-managed as well. Will be returning. read more

Somerset Diner - Front entrance area of Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

My girlfriend and I have gone to this diner DOZENS of times because of how good it has been in the past. We'd usually recommend this place to all our friends and family and is our go to place when looking for a quick bite to eat either late at night or in a rush. This time was not a positive experience. We ordered our usuals the Milano Chicken Wrap and a Scarlet Panini. The Milano wrap was filled with cartilage riddled chicken bits and sloppy grease. MEANWHILE the Scarlet Panini was charred to a crisp and completely inedible. I mean this chicken was burnt so bad it was black and turned to a thick powder in your mouth when you tried to chew it (see pictures). The parts of the chicken that weren't black were hard as a rock and you couldn't eat those parts either. Completely inedible and a waste of money. We usually go here at night so maybe there was a different cook working. We will go back again because usually it's a good experience, but definitely not for breakfast or lunch. Overall, what was supposed to be a delicate affordable lunch outing turned into a nightmare. read more

See all

In the last four years I've been in the area, this diner just gets worse and worse. Not sure if they got a new chef or kitchen crew but I ended up leaving my whole meal on the table - from the $9 spinach-artichoke dip that came with cheap, stale corn tortilla chips covered in goopy yellow cheese and limp lettuce (still asking myself who thought that combination would make any sense) to steak quesadillas that came with undercooked meat, room temperature sour cream, browning guacamole, and more limp lettuce...I'm not a picky eater but I couldn't even force myself to stomach the majority of it. Truly disappointed. read more

See all

Just moved to the area and we were craving some good ole diner food ! We were welcomed with warm greeting and the diner had a temperature check at the front door. We were fortunate to have a great server by the name of Sophia . She was friendly and was knowledgeable about their menu. They were taking all precautions with covid and were sanitizing every booth after each person exited. My girlfriend ordered the Chicken Pesto Panini - her exact words were it was sooooo goood with the recommendation of roasted peppers added to the panini . I ordered banana walnut chocolate chip pancakes and they were made to perfection! Food:10/10 Service 10/10 with Sophia Cleanliness: 10/10 read more

Good food awful management! Very rude and nasty! Manager made the dining experience unpleasant!

01/02/22 A decent place for a late bite. We had the waffle fries and the chicken quesadilla. Good flavor on the chicken. Matthew was a Kool waiter, pleasant, informative and attentive. read more

I like this place a lot. Big comfortable booths. Huge selection of all day type food. This place goes back and forth but is very good under current management read more

Delicious food and the best people. My mom was declining and in an assisted living facility near the Somerset Diner. We regularly brought her to lunch at the diner. The food was always good - nice variety, fresh ingredients - but more importantly, they have the best and kindest staff. It's hard to be 90 and struggling with Alzheimer's- and it meant so much to her and all of us that she was always treated with kindness and respect. read more

Pretty basic diner, decent quality food. Good menu options and the inside of it is that classic diner look. Only complaint was service was a little slow but we went on a weekend so oh well read more

Somerset Diner - Western Omelette Breakfast Special and Tropical Waffle Special Menu - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

You're kidding me with these prices?!! 17$ for a Rueben. $17 for a Mexicali salad!? You're a diner and the quality is that of a diner. We want diner food at a diner cost. Been going for years, took a hiatus, and so disappointed that I'll not return. read more

I got the Gyro Pannini - which was pretty terrible. It was barely pressed down which is what typical pannini's should look like, instead it was a glorified toasted gyro sandwich. To add insult to injury - there was barely any gyro meat, only about a slice or two added to it. The Gyro Pannini also had a GIGANTIC slice/chuck of Feta cheese which was way to big and salty to consume. Overall, the concept of a Gyro Pannini was good - but i don't think the chef in the kitchen knew what he was doing. read more

Somerset Diner - Who the f*ck eats a giant wedge of feta cheese?...nobody....yuck! - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I'm so sad to write this review... Years ago, this place was the bomb (in a good way lol). I'm not sure what happened, but it's definitely seen better times. After there being no other options for an after church meal for Father's Day, my dad suggested one of his faves, Somerset Diner. I was more than fine with this suggestion because I knew the bill would be limited since there is no liquor option (and I was footing for about 4 other people!) I honestly would've rather paid more money to go somewhere else. We were seated in the back, which was fine... but you could just tell upon entrance that this place wasn't the most updated on the cleaning schedule.. I can't explain it, just a thin film of ICK in the air. The carpeting, the windows, the tables, the smell.. I was turned off before I ordered. Our waitress was nice enough... took our orders and we were served pretty quickly. This is where it went even more downhill.. I ordered a Belgian waffle with a side of 2 eggs scrambled with American and onions, side of bacon, and I shared an order of corned beef hash with my dad. The only thing edible were the eggs.. everything else was disgusting. The corned beef hash had a terribly off taste.. I took one bite and couldn't touch the rest.. the waffle was extremely stale and room temperature, and the bacon was super soggy.. I was so disappointed. Back in the day, the food was marvelous here.. I remember they had a corned beef hash omelette that you would dream about.. and it was much more clean. If there has been a change in management or anything that would change this community establishment with a ton of history sideways... please change it back. read more

Drunk college students wet dream, one might say. But alas, as a sober Rutgers student looking for a late night bite locally, Somerset Diner still gets the job done. If you're expecting anything above your average diner quality experience, you will be disappointed here. But if you're looking for your usual Jersey diner experience, look no further. Menu with (what seems like) limitless options and combos, including the glorious "breakfast all day" feature. Every visit includes average service with a smile and a definite familial feel. Hostess was an absolute peach, and didn't even blink when two over 20-year-olds took kids menus and crayons to color. Ordered the Tuscany omelette and was pleased with the cheesiness and variety of veggies. Can't go wrong with eggs, cheese and, of course, some hearty rye toast. Although a tad disappointed they ran out of fruit salad (hence the awkward side of broccoli), can't really expect much when you come in late night ordering fresh fruit! Worth a stop if you're in the area looking for a quick bite! read more

Somerset Diner - Tuscany Omelette (Portabella Mushroom, Sundried Tomatoes & Mozzarella Cheese) - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Today I went to Somerset Diner and when I tell you how fast the service was you wouldnt belive me. I got there wasd seated right away and the server gave us a couple of minutes to look at the menu came back took our orders down and then in the nect few minutes our food was already here. The server was very nice and quick and recommended me a really goof omlet which i actually enjoyed. He also recommended a breakfast burito for my friend which she loved as well. This has to be one of the best Diners on New Brunswick and I would definitely recommended and come here again! read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

The service was really great, they are friendly and servicial. BUT, the food was horrible to me, we ordered Nachos, friend chicken and a salad. The salad was really dry, the salad didn't taste good, the chicken was so hard to bite and the nachos were a mess I didn't like it at all. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This is my favorite place to stop by for a late night diner run. Open 24 hours with a 10% discount for Rutgers students, what's not to love? My favorites are the skillets, which are a platter of eggs, potatoes, and meat - all you could really want for a hearty brunch or late night snack. Of course their typical diner food (reubens, Monte Cristos, pancakes, fries, milkshakes, etc) are also very good and reasonably priced. Since I mostly come at night to study with friends, I am quite familiar with the night waitstaff, who are friendly and not afraid to joke with you, and don't mind if you sit there for hours. read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I've been here five times in less than two weeks. Each time I've ordered something different. Every single time I've been here the food has been excellent and the service has been just right. My order has not once been wrong and been hot and fresh. #LondonBroil #BronxTaleOmelette #TunaMelt #PoachedEggs #UnstoppableWaffles read more

Cheap, fast, decent food, clean restaurant, big parking lot, and okay service. Like any other Jersey diner, the menu is gigantic. If you're like me, the breakfast section is in the back. We had: tropical pancakes king arthur egg skillet cafe americano Pancakes were standard. The Skillet was great for the first 10 minutes and then was potato overload after. The cafe was standard - I should have just asked for a regular cup though since it didn't taste any different! read more

Somerset Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This is a great local spot to grab diner food, anytime of the day! The crazies tend to come in after 2AM when the bars close, so try to get there before they do to avoid the busy service. You can never go wrong with their quesadillas, burger and fries, or the other egg/breakfast dishes on their menu. The trouble is just decided what to order. I'd stay away from the desserts though. As nice as they look from the display case, they're nothing special. The diner is large and has enough seating to accommodate several guests, in case you wanted to host a diner style wedding reception. I'd totally do it here at the Somerset Diner. read more

Somerset Diner - Late night veggie quesadillas. - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

Love this place a lot and Rutgers students get a 10% discount! Food is pretty good and the service is always good. I feel like during the day and early evening this place gets packed. When I used to drink the BYOB was a big selling point for me. Being open 24 hours a day is also another thing that I like about this place. Most times when I go in after 9 there is almost no one there, especially in the summer. read more

Somerset Diner - Protein omelette with peppers and onions - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all

I went to this diner for the first time on a Tuesday morning around 11. It was some what busy, but I was still seated right a way. I ordered a tex-mex omelette, which was good overall. It had yellow sharp cheddar, tomato, and steak inside of it. Along with that I got fries and an orange juice. One thing that I felt needed more salt was the steak. Other than that everything was good. Although they did not have hash browns the fries made up for it. All of this took a total of 15 minutes. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. read more

My wife and I tonight 3/18 arrived at around 5:30 PM And was seated at table and given menus. 10 minutes later we left without seeing a server. The entire front of house staff including manager n person who seated us were standing around talking to each other unrelated to business dealings. Diner had about 5 Other tables of people seated. Owners leave the keys on front desk you are done. Jb read more

This diner is really pretty on the inside and its big. Its good for big parties. Came in here around 1 am in the morning. Service was super slow, but we're not surprised. Server already warned us that theyre understaffed which is fine. Food was okay. read more

Somerset Diner - Western Omelette Special Menu - Diners Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

See all