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    Sunny Side Up

    4.1 (69 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gerald S.

    It is always the sunny side of Main Street, Sayerville, NJ, when you visit the old school luncheonette, Sunny Side Restaurant. The large front window faces south and lets in plenty of sunshine to accompany any breakfast served by the folks who have operated this morning/afternoon delight. The same family has run the show for 30 years, and show no sign of getting tired. Blonde wood tables and booths are nearly wall to wall in this small space, with a six stool corner counter just outside the kitchen in the rear. That was where I settled in for coffee and a Sunny Side Up Omelet earlier today. It was all very good, and far more than I could consume in one sitting. Especially, with the overloaded eggs full of onion, pepper, sausage, home fries and feta, plus more potatoes on the side, and a slab of cream cheese on top, that I could only push away for risk of exploding. Oh, and let's not forget the sliced toasted rye. Heaven forbid! (Missed some apricot jam.) Service was friendly and informative, as I learned that my server was also the owner. She was proud of her business, and had kept many of the original employees on board. The house is bilingual, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place to go in the morning or afternoon with friends and neighbors for wholesome All-American grub. Prices in the happily affordable range. If I find myself in Sayerville again, I would not hesitate to make a return visit. My only suggestion is to put a bottle of Texas Pete at every booth and on the counter for those who like their's smoking hot, and that apricot jam.

    Eggs Benedict and Home Fries
    Niyant S.

    Grew up in Sayreville, and heard about this place for years. Never really had an urge to try it before...but lately the fiance and I have been big on breakfast/brunch places. The 2 of us have been pretty spoiled though, eating at great brunch places in Philly and south Jersey, so yeah we have a pretty high standard level right now. Compared to some of these other places, Sunny Side Up doesn't exactly impress right away based on looks. However, getting past that, the food is actually pretty good! I went with the Eggs Benedict meal, which included a Coffee, Orange Juice, and side of home fries for like $9! Great deal, and everything was on point. Definitely gonna make my way to Sunny Side more often now that I know it's so good and so close to home.

    Kristel M.

    The food here is tasty and won't likely disappoint. However the owner is just plain stupid. I once asked her for pancakes with strawberries and choc chips on top. She stopped, staring into space for almost an entire minute- finally snapped back with it, giggled and said "I'm just trying to figure out how to do that...I guess we'll just mix everything in the batter" I stopped her and said no- just put it all on top like I ordered. When she brought it out, choc chips were on one plate, strawberries on another. Today- I got ice in my orange juice. Who does that?! Every time she is my waitress, something comes out wrong. I stopped going there for a while because I couldn't deal with her stupidity first thing in the morning. OTHER THAN THAT...food is good, the rest of the wait staff is on their toes. Service is very fast. Cash only- ATM on site.

    Pancakes, eggs, bacon, white toast and tomato juice to start my day! #7 on the menu :)
    TH C.

    This little hole in the wall used to be much better last time I was here. (Over 10 years ago). Waitress wasn't friendly or social at all. I asked her what she recommends and she gave me a bad attitude - as if I was supposed to already be familiar with the menu. Then- She didn't check up on me once while I was eating. The food was not all that great. The pancakes were bla, the bacon was very little and had no taste as if it was microwaved, and the tomato juice had no ice in it so it was warm when she brought it out. Ekh! Pancake syrup wasn't even in a bottle or serving cup, it was in a plastic sealed to go packages. Yuck! Big turn off. The bill / price was not bad. 10 bucks... Won't complain but they apparently don't take credit cards. Come on now. We are approaching the 21st century. Get with the program. It's a local diner that succeeds off of old towns people who walk there, and hang out just to gossip about other towns people. I overheard several conversations of ppl talking about other people's divorces and family issues. I felt I was sitting in a negative cloud. Had to honestly run out of there ...was too much for me.....

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    Very nice people and a warm, welcoming environment. Simple, old school breakfast place. Prices very reasonable.

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    We just moved to Sayreville and found our new breakfast/ lunch spot!! Great friendly service and food

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    Traditional and fresh to order. You can order from menu or mix it up to what you want

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    Love this place! Quick service and always accommodating! Just sad they aren't open on Mondays.

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    Love this cute local breakfast place! Super cheap and nice vibes. It closes pretty early but a nice place for a quiet good breakfast meal.

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    This place is a hidden treasure the food is great the service is good. Definitely a great find!

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    Excellent breakfast and inexpensive!! Pork roll omelette Yum !! Just remember to bring cash.

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    Best French toast ever! Never ate lunch here but the breakfast is wonderful. Wait staff is very nice!!

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