Came here for a nice family lunch and left very satiated…read more This cute diner off morris Ave greets you with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and patient with us and had some good banter with our group. The food was pretty good. I liked my pasta salad and fries. The gyro was okay but the eggplant was a bit rubbery in the veggie gyro. The chocolate cheesecake was very decadent and good but may be a bit rich for some people. Overall, I had a great experience here!

I was always curious about this place whenever I dropped off my son at Kean University. He tried…read morethis spot and said it wasn't bad. I finally got the chance to try this spot. Too bad, it wasn't a good experience. The place isn't special. It's just your typical old diner. Some people like that charm, so people don't. St least, the place was clean and large enough to accommodate a group of over twenty people. The staff was friendly and did their best to serve such a large group. Unfortunately, the food was subpar. It wasn't my worst experience at a diner, but it wasn't good. My soup came in a hot bowl, but the actual dish was lukewarm. Others had it cold. That and the pasta salad were very, very bland. My chicken salad sandwich, on the other hand, was just salty. I really didn't like it. I finished it because I was that hungry. I left with a bad feeling having been full with food that just wasn't good. I wonder why my son likes this place. He said the stuff he orders were ok. He did say the their tiramisu was horrible. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe they just couldn't handle a large group at once. I dunno. Unless I am really hungry in the area and there is no other place open to eat I won't be coming back.

I enjoy their sandwiches. Pastrami, Turkey, Italian cheeseburger. Fries are good…read more Been going here for years. Simple sandwich place with great variety of sandwiches. Takes a bit of time to make sandwiches but very good.

Ok let me start off by saying we gave this location 3 chances. My friend called in to see if they…read morehad chicken cheesesteak they said no rudely. My friend calls and tells me about the experience and continues to say she wants a chopped salad so she'll still stop by. She called back and played an Italian cheesesteak order and they didn't chop the meat. I wa son the phone when she said please remember to chop the meat when she got into the store. They still gave unchopped beef. I posted the video of the sandwich when it arrived to me on snap chat and someone commented "I hope you didn't get that from the east orange location and if it is from there I hope you didn't call it in or they will F it up". That's a shame that the customers know their order will be ruined because you call the order in. I didn't eat the sandwich because the meat was chewy so those expensive sandwiches should really be no more than $10. The salad my friend had wasn't made with care. It was still filled with water so it pooled at the bottom of container If youre prices are going to be that high so should the customer service and the food quality.

Ambiance : decor is very modern art deco features local artists paintings but could use more…read morecleaning Service: the greeting was very welcoming but however being served was not organized i was seated before someone but they order was taken before me. Food: chicken was very good and flavorful, grilled cheese was good and toasted golden brown. Waffles were bland thick and hard to swallow even with syrup still bland . The worst thing about my whole meal was my drink there was something floating in the bottom of my drink that no one could identify.

Let me start out by saying, we've been coming here for years and used to love their food. But after…read moreour last visit, we won't be back. As we entered the restaurant, the floors were "crunchy", sticky and tacky. I assume they mopped the dining room with the same mop they use to clean the greasy floors in the kitchen. They don't have high chairs, So we spent most of the time with our toddler in our lap. The sweet tea tasted off, sour almost. Had to give it back to the server because I couldn't stomach it. Had my husband taste it, and he immediately agreed that something was wrong with it. The plastic utensils were such a turn off. We're dining in, is it too much of a hassle to give your customers actual silverware?? Got fish and grits. Potatoes, toast and eggs. Honestly, the only flavorful item on my plate was the potatoes and eggs. Was upcharged to add cheese to my grits, but the cheese never melted. Pre shredded bagged cheese is what they have on hand it seems. My husband ordered shrimp and grits and asked for a side of eggs, but that arrived 15 minutes after we all received our food. Not sure why it took so long so cook up 2 eggs for him. He was also disappointed in his brunch. It was obvious they used frozen bagged shrimp. Probably the 26-30/lb because the shrimp were really small and had the nerve to be overcooked. Workers just seemed disheveled. Not sure what happened to Vondas but it fell off for sure. We're not from Newark and would travel here for years. Not anymore. This is the end of an era, definitely won't be back. Absolutely don't recommend.

The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

Two for two..... pleasant staff, perfect amount of selections and great breakfast... You can't go…read morewrong with the Hungry Man breakfast!

New restaurant but it's definitely gonna be one of those IYKYK spots. Seriously delicious food in…read morean unassuming diner with friendly staff. And a HUGE selection. I was craving a diner cheeseburger because I knew they had a diner menu but turned out they also have a second menu full of Mexican options. I had a tough time making a decision which would be my only complaint, if that counts as a complaint. I was with a big party so I got my cheeseburger *and* got to taste steak and birria tacos, carnitas and the al pastor. I thought maybe they'd be better at one cuisine than the other, but they nailed both. Such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I have family nearby and definitely plan to return.

Great typical diner food -- especially typical breakfasts favorites like French toast,etc... But…read morethe real standout is the amazing Mexican food menu. Authentic, flavorful-- some of the best Mexican food in the area. I wasn't expecting that from an otherwise standard looking Jersey diner. Also there are some fun paintings of Hamilton-era Americana pictures on the wall, and good smoothies and milkshakes. My kids also love the display of colorful jello cups to choose from. Friendly staff.

Tasty, fresh and inexpensive Chinese food. Portions are HUGE and they are always very generous with…read morethe meats, which I know a lot of other restaurants skimp out on!!!!!!

I ordered my food at 6:35 didn't come until 8:00. I called 2 times to ask where it was at 7:25 they…read moresaid it isn't there it went out already. I only live 10 minutes from it. When it came everything was cold. I ordered a large lomein it was like mush so overcooked we threw the whole container I. The garbage. Order wasn't even done right. We will never be ordering from there again.

Service here was awesome! I got the fried red snapper with…read morepeace and rice. It was so flavorful! The pickled onions and peppers were just filled with goodness!! I will be coming back here!

Overall 4.75/5 Top Tier…read more Decent space. You can dine in. Terrible parking (not their fault). Service is fine. I've only done pick up. Food: Jerk Chicken: Solid. Crispy Skin. Seasoned not peppery. Delicious without any sauce. 5/5 Rice and Peas: Dry not wet and soggy (Yuck). Seasoned. Perfect consistency. 5/5 Oxtails: Tender. Great Sauce. A little fatty sometimes hence why it's a 4.5/5 Beef patty: Flaky, seasoned beef. 5/5 Cabbage and plantains are included in each meal. The cabbage could use some more seasoning and a tad more cook time. However, I don't come here for cabbage, so moving right along. I appreciate that they list what they actually have on their DoorDash menu. The food goes fast. I've been here about 4 times in 3 weeks. That's how good it is. Support local businesses!

Good food, open late. Wish it was 24 hours. Typical NJ diner. Loved every minute of being here.read more

This is a wonderful restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere and extensive menu. When I ordered the…read morespecial, mustard crusted salmon, I didn't realize it came with so much food... I had a Caesar salad and it came with dessert which I gave to my friend (coconut custard pie). I will definitely return. Best part is they stay open when other places are closed.