From the moment we pulled into the ample parking lot, we knew we were in for a treat. This was our first time visiting All Star Diner, and the experience was nothing short of wonderful. We were greeted immediately upon entering and made to feel incredibly welcome in such a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The menu is impressive, offering a beautiful selection of everything from breakfast to dinner. I personally loved the blueberry pancakes, and the scrambled eggs were cooked to absolute perfection. My loved one thoroughly enjoyed the chicken scampi; the ingredients were clearly fresh and high-quality. Our only small note for next time would be to request a little extra spice to kick it up a notch, but the flavors were already spot on. A few other highlights: * Cream of Turkey Soup: Absolutely delicious and a must-try! * Reese's Pieces Cheesecake: We ended our Sunday evening with this, and it was the perfect finale. The plate was even decorated in such a festive way - it truly felt special. What really made the night, however, was our server, Alexandra. She was a total professional and an absolute gem. You can tell she is an asset to the team and well-loved by the regulars. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality. We already can't wait to return! God bless you all! read more

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1/14/26- I placed an order for Valentino salad. Arugula mozzarella, chicken, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar. I never tried before and I thought everything else delicious so why not try something different. I picked it up to go and brought it home. The chicken was like rubber hard to chew and not tender. I usually get the Allwood which is basically the same thing in wrap. I would never order this again. For $20. I couldn't eat it. Everything else I have ever had here was always good. This was the first time that I have to say I was very disappointed. read more

I occasionally pop in here for eggs. I always get the same thing-eggs over with rye toast and they are always super quick and perfectly cooked. The staff is attentive. It is always busy so I guess that is a good sign. read more

The Allwood Diner - Eggs over with a baked potato - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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- Friendly, attentive service--our waitress was fantastic; checked in regularly, made sure we had everything we needed, and did it all with a warm smile - Food was excellent--everything was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked - Very generous portions--kids' chicken parm with penne could easily pass as an adult entree; came with a kids' beverage and a huge serving of ice cream - Strawberry cheesecake was light, creamy, and fight-for-the-last-bite good - Expect a crowd--short wait to be seated on Sunday for lunch; parking lot was packed--spots are pretty tight - Comfortable booths line the walls--standard tables in the center - AC kicks on strong and it got a bit chilly at times--bring a hoodie! read more

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We stopped in for a late breakfast. We each got a cheddar cheese omelette, home fries and rye toast. Everything was delicious! The diner was very busy and our omelettes came out pretty fast. The manager and the server were very friendly. read more

The Allwood Diner - Cheddar cheese omelette - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

THE GOOD ---------------- + EXCELLLLENT FOOD!!!!! ++++ Rib-Eye Steak & Eggs with Home Fries and Toast was delicious. Steak was perfectly cooked at medium and tender. ++++ Mango Salad with Fresh Grilled Salmon was fantastic. My wife loved the entire salad, ingredients, salmon and dressing. ++++ Kids Chicken Parmigiana was huggggeeeee! Easily could have fed 2-3 kids and it was no lame, striped down Chicken Parmigiana like for most kids meals. It was a legit Chicken Parm that was definitely good enough to be an adult entree. ++++ Kids meals came with a scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream. Our kids' ice cream scoops were HUGE and came with whipped cream. ++++ Strawberry Cheesecake was soooo good and refreshing. The slice was massive and plated very nicely with a swirl and POSSIBLY one of the best slices of cheesecake I ever had. + Menu is typical of most diners - long list of a variety of foods (at a very reasonable price). + Restaurant was expectedly buzzing on an early football Sunday afternoon as we waited for about 5-8 minutes for a table. + Diner isn't huge, but still has ample seating inside. + Restaurant is pretty contemporary inside and relatively modern. + Waitress was very friendly and attentive with small things that we requested (e.g. extra plate). + Food arrived very fast after we ordered. + Parking lot has PLENNNNTY of parking spaces. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nothing! Our experience was perfect here. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Loved the atmosphere inside as there were groups of all sizes and customers of all ages dining here. read more

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Second time here we came back because the food was very good the first time and it's delicious and well served and prepared this time. I had the breakfast quesadilla it was delicious. Service was very good. read more

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This Diner is a must in your rotation. We went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Average crowded but nothing crazy. They have a full parking lot and an adequate sitting area while you wait. Our waitress was excellent. Very attentive and personable. I got The Mustang omelet which consisted of chicken, avocado, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Not only was it very tasty, the portion was huge and the price wasn't ridiculous. Omelet came with a side of home fries and toast as well. As usual, I also got a side of corned beef hash, which is always a must for me. The Corned Beef hash was average but the Omelet stole the show. Looking forward to going back to try some of their other items! read more

The Allwood Diner - The Mustang Omelet - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Great experience!!! Lovely staff, and delicious food!!! I was skeptical about the steak and eggs since I have been let down by other diners as of recent but these folks WOWed me. Delicious steak that did not need anything, and the eggs were delicious!!! Lovely paired with toast. Nice open dining area. Highly recommend! read more

The Allwood Diner - Taken several bites before taking the pic. It was too delicious! - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

10/8/24: Definitely recommend The Allwood DIner. It's one of NJ's better diners. Stopped in for lunch with a friend. When you enter the restaurant, there's a enclosed case filled with good looking desserts. Customer service is good here. We ordered wraps- one Caesar and one Bacon and Cheddar Chicken. When I received the Bacon and Cheddar Chicken, the bacon was nice and crispy- just how I requested it. The Waffle fries were very warm and perfectly seasoned. The wraps are very filling. I took half of mine home for dinner. The Allwood Diner does have takeout and delivery. The diner has a pretty decent parking area. However, it still could be much bigger. read more

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Came here on Easter Sunday for a quick breakfast before the movies and was very happy with my choice. There's a parking lot attached to the facility, so that's always a plus. Was greeted by a human Easter Bunny at the doorway which I thought was very thoughtful. I was seated at the counter as I was dining solo. I ordered cappuccino, French toast with eggs and bacon. My food came out almost immediately, which was impressive for a very busy Easter Sunday. The place was packed with families. My food was good, my cappuccino was okay. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Jack of all trades, master of none. Allwood Diner remains one of the better diner options in the area, especially since the renovation (a while ago). So many options ranging from soup, all-day breakfast, pasta, salmon or roast beef dinner, sandwiches and burgers, to name a few. Nothing really blows me away as the best dish I've ever had but great dining option for an indecisive group. We were fortunate enough to be accommodated with our large group of 8 during a weeknight dinner service. The place was busy with families enjoying their dinners and desserts. The waitstaff was patient and helpful as we organized our large and diverse group order. Everything came out hot and at the same time, with no order missed. I ordered the caesar wrap with a side of disco fries. The wrap comes grilled and so the salad was a warm and weird wilted texture, which I did not particularly enjoy. Would recommend ordering something else. Disco fries were a hit and my go-to diner order. read more

The Allwood Diner - Caesar Wrap Jersey Disco Fries - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Tried this place for the first time and each got a wrap and a coffee and were stuffed! The portions were generous and flavors were awesome. Both the buffalo chicken wrap and the cheddar bacon chicken wrap were great. The waffle fries were like textbook examples of what fries should be! crispy and soft inside with awesome spiced flavor. Would recommend!! read more

The Allwood Diner - Buffalo Spicy Chicken Wrap - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

My wife and I went for dinner today at 4pm. We were seated promptly. After 15 minutes we asked the two young women bullshiting at the receptionist desk for help. The snippy response was someone caame before you give him a second. In other words wait your turn. Normally I would care but her response was nasty and uncalled for. I felt disrespected because I was elderly . Living in Clifton 40 years never happened before . Teach your employees manners and good customer service. read more

The food was good and it's a lot of food! We ordered a chicken pesto panini, which was delicious. However when we told the server we were sharing it, she said there's a "sharing fee". I couldn't believe it! There a fee for sharing a plate of food! I don't think we should be penalized for sharing our food. The server was great and attentive. The place is always packed. So why charge an extra fee! Other than that the ambiance was pleasant. Will think twice about dining there again. read more

Usually pretty good. Not much else in the immediate area. Your average diner. Salads are pretty good. Had a terrible lemon chicken soup. Everything else had been just ok. read more

The Allwood Diner - Chicken lemon orzo soup - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Terrible, just terrible. Food is mediocre, and that definitely is an overstatement. How does a diner mess up bacon and eggs. And the food came out lukewarm at that! read more

Grilled chicken avocado gluten free wrap is one of the best wraps I have had! I come often to get this It is tasty and delicious. Avocado makes so much better Happy customer especially when it comes to gluten free food :) read more

The Allwood Diner - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

We went to the diner because we couldn't decide what to eat. The food was quite decent. We ordered the penne vodka with chicken parmesan and a turkey wrap. The pasta was good, while the wrap could have used some sauce, but it was still fresh and tasty. read more

The Allwood Diner - Penne ala Vodka with Chicken - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Lots of foot traffic - always!! And that's my review !! lol!! To me busyness = good food. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinnner - all nicely prepared- well made- great staff. Awesome location! Please do try!! You won't regret! Pics - next time read more

I really love this diner! It's always packed so expect to wait 20 minutes or so. I went today for breakfast and sat at the coffee bar. It was almost if not more comfortable than a regular table. I had a healthy breakfast- it was egg white scrambled, grilled chicken & a fruit cup for $15.00. Nice portion and tasty. If I have to make a complaint, I do not love cantaloup fruit- I would prefer strawberries, blueberries, & pineapple but it wasn't to be. I got some grapes but mostly the latter. This place though is definitely a must try if in the area. Service was very good! read more

Stopped by the Allwood diner for breakfast and it was amazing. The place was packed, but the waitress was still super quick with our food, very attentive, and friendly. I got the western omelette with a side of bacon and it was terrific. The bacon was crispy and the omelette was cooked to perfection. Can't go wrong with the home fries either. This place gave classic NJ diner vibes and was excellent for breakfast, I'll be back to try lunch! read more

The Allwood Diner - Western Omelette - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

We walked in and instantly started drooling at the dessert case. It wasn't very busy at 2pm on a Saturday. We were seated right away (5 people) and the waitress was very friendly and patient with us. The turkey BLT was huge and the turkey was thickly cut and delicious, so fresh. The fries were great too. I saw people eating them and had to get the fries. The chocolate milkshake wasn't too sweet (which was good) and also not very thick, you can definitely use a straw. Some people like milkshakes thick some people like them thin. I preferred it to be a bit thicker. Everyone I came with loved their meal. Two people got a brownie for dessert and it looked so rich and fudgey. It's clean and a relaxed environment. It's chilly, they were definitely blasting the AC so bring a sweater. I would for sure come back. read more

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Disappointed by the service today. Came to eat with a friend and we were seated right away, but ended up waiting over 10 minutes while three other tables--seated after us and literally a foot away--had their orders taken. We weren't greeted, offered water, or even acknowledged. We eventually left without ever seeing a server. I let the head host or manager know on the way out. I've eaten here before and while the food is good, the service has never impressed me. Unfortunately, today just confirmed that. I can make a great breakfast at home. When I go out to eat, I expect the service to match the experience. read more

Nicely decorated based on the season and holiday. The food is a lot better than other well-known diners in the area. The service is great as they can make anything you ask for, even if it's not mentioned on the menu. read more

Excellent food at this location, portions were huge, one order can feed two people. Service was great too. Tried home made Pistachio cheesecake, not very impressed unfortunately. read more

Very capable diner, big portions, tasty and welcoming. Every time we go, we have to bring home leftovers. Surprisingly their house salad which comes with meals were very fresh and tasty. Italian dishes were pretty good, so were the Greek dishes. Soups were consistently saltier than we like, but not too bad. For dessert, try the mint chocolate chip ice cream, surprisingly good. Sometimes place gets packed, like on Sunday brunch. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. Loud, overcrowded, and chaotic. We weren't greeted for 15 minutes and had to track down a rude, curt server just to get help. The food was awful -- burnt chicken cutlet that tasted old, reheated in the fryer, and a half-filled Italian hotdog. Even the manager was dismissive, refusing to properly address the issues. Left feeling sick after a few bites. Save yourself -- don't go. read more

My family and I love this Diner! We usually try to go for a sit down but if it doesn't work out we do take out and I have not say the curly haired lady that takes the order over the phone is an absolute DOLL!! She's always so friendly and so sweet and our orders are always correct! read more

My buddy and I go out once a twice a month for brakfast for dinner. I must say it was really good. The best part was our waiter. He was only 18 looked 16. He was very polite and knew how to be a waiter. I was very impressed. I got a sampler with pancakes eggs bacon and sausage with home fries I sub FF and it was delicious My buddy got his western omelet and it was good So a must place to go read more

Went here for lunch with my friend. It was delicious as always. They have sugar free cheesecake which is out of this world. Never disappointed here. read more

Wait time: 10/10 (around 9am on a Saturday) Service: 10/10 Food: 8/10 Ambience: family friendly. Price point: 8/10 Returning; yes Been here a few times, for both breakfast and lunch. This diner is definitely popular, and for good reason. Good diner food. Some items are better than others. But for the most part you get your moneys worth in quantity read more

The Allwood Diner - Napoleon French Toast - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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On this trip to see my son and young grandchildren, I've been coming here to relax and get away. That being said, I've found this little rehab's jewel. The menu is a plenty. You could eat here for months without eating the same thing twice. The food is well prepared and served. The staff is caring, even when they are busy. I've had breakfast lunch and dinner here. Tonight was rib eye steak. For a diner on a tight budget, it was good. The ambiance is old style diner. They do have counter service like they used to. If you're in Clifton, go and enjoy! read more

The Allwood Diner - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Got stuck in traffic and started to get hungry, so stopped by Allwood Diner in Clifton for a bite. They've got some fancy burgers and other delectable items on the menu for you try out. The servers are so nice and so funny that you pretty much relax as soon as you walk in the door. They also know some folks to eat there so I guess they get their fair share of "regulars". This diner is also a level higher on the ambiance scale - a bit more fancy than other diners in NJ. Worth visiting (I'll be recommending them to anyone looking for a quick meal stop in the area). Check them out. read more

I've been sick all weekend and the only thing that I could stomach was some grilled chicken and mashed potatoes,so I decided to give Allwood diner a try. Only because my regular diner wasn't taking delivery orders at the time. I ordered through Uber Eats and it was delivered in a fairly decent amount of time. I sat down put everything out and was getting ready to eat when I realized there was a long piece of hair grilled into my chicken. I about threw up at the side of it. I am so disgusted, I threw everything away. When I called the restaurant the girl apologized and said I would have to go through Uber Eats to get my refund. I don't know what else I was expecting but I don't know, I just thought a simple apology was odd and no offer to replace the food, not that I would have taken it. Never ordering from here again. read more

The Allwood Diner - Hair grilled right into my chicken - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

first time trying this diner and the service was very excellent. The waitor was super attentive throughout our time there and the food was pretty good. I had the chicken Roma sandwich and it was so big that I was able to eat for two more meals. Nachos were okay and the burrito was also a bit mid, would've been nice if it came with a side. Overall I would visit again because there were so many different options. read more

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Diners and North Jersey go together like peanut butter and jelly. The Allwood surely lives up to that hype. Classic diner where the menu is a novel - and I mean this in the best way possible. From breakfast to sandwiches to soups, I've never had a bad meal here. Plenty of variety and you can be sure it's going to be good and you will leave stuffed. Diner breakfast is a staple of mine and this diner does it right. The pancakes are a musty try. Fluffy and flavorful and they offer every type imaginable. The omelets are huge, I always can take home a second breakfast for the next day. The wraps are also a go to for me, especially the protein wrap. My favorite! Everyone that works here is incredibly friendly and it's very very clean. They clearly take pride in their work. I highly recommend a visit for that true diner experience. read more

this is a very busy diner! The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is very clean and as many diners, they have many different selections, the food is always generally good. I had one not so great meal, but I've never ordered that item again. read more

As far as local diners in my area, this is the best and possibly the cheapest. Food is fresh. Service is friendly and fast. It's a diner, so we know the ambiance. read more

It was my mom's birthday and due to deadlines at work and all, I did not see her for a few months. I finally made it home for her birthday and she chose this place to have dinner. My mom and dad were not all that hungry because they had a late lunch, but my brother and I were hungry from shopping all day and intentionally not eating much lunch because we knew we had dinner later. My favorite diners in my area (Bergen/Passaic County) are TikTok Diner and Candlewick. Whenever I go to one of them, I get the Chicken Parmigiana. I know, my Italian friends are plotsing at the moment. Sometimes it is the memories and nostalgia one goes for more so than quality and taste. However, it is delicious in my opinion! Anyways, back to the point. Given my brain thinks Chicken Parmigiana when I think diners, that is what I got. My dad got a burger, my mom got some NY strip sandwich, and my brother got the Reuben. I had a bite of my brother's sandwich and it was not what I would expect from a Reuben. There was no thousand island sauce and meat was a bit dried. However, we had a lot of options, which was good or bad. Good in a sense we had the option to pick sweet potato or normal fries and if we wanted corned beef or pastrami. Bad in a sense there is just too many things to decide on from the variety of things on the menu to all the options. My chicken parm I had the option to pick type of pasta. I choose the penne, which was a good idea hindsight because my brother is a shaped pasta type person rather than a noodle. The chicken itself was fine. Could have been juicier but who can really say anything bad about a cut of meat covered in breading, fried, topped with sauce and cheese? My only issue with this dish was that they just put the pasta on the plate, threw on some sauce and topped it with the chicken. Would have preferred they mixed some sauce with the pasta, topped some more sauce, then added the chicken with some more sauce. However, after I spent the time mixing all the pasta with the sauce and added parmesan cheese, family liked it. Especially my brother. The service here is a bit strange. Not sure if it is because of the server we got, but it seemed very "yah yah." Can tell he was a bit overwhelmed with the number of customers. I didn't feel all that welcomed when we got there, but I am very good at ignoring negativity that stems from nothing so I was fine. IF this was the type of service I got from places I normally go to in NYC, we would have had issues, but a small diner in Jersey is not a big deal. We adjust our expectations. Overall, I think I will go to my normal diners. It was nice trying this place out. More so spending time with my family. read more