if you're looking to support local, small, POC-owned businesses -- you've gotta stop by the new west orange diner. it's ambiance is cozy and small but there is nothing small about the food portions and flavor. not only are you getting fresh ingredients but nothing is frozen, your food is being made fresh and right in-front of your eyes in their open kitchen. their staff is kind and welcoming and their chef, felipe cariño, is knowledgeable, clean and friendly. i can't wait to keep trying their menu and i hope their business continues to flourish. recommend 10/10. read more

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I had an omelet. Typically when I eat an omelet somewhere I need to add pepper or think I can do better at home, but THIS OMELET??! No notes, superb! Tropical colada also very delicious. Husband and son had waffles, and they ate them without syrup because they said they were quite good without! Service was great, the staff are so friendly. The ambiance was calm and welcoming. Will definitely be back, very glad we stopped in! read more

The New West Orange Diner - Tropical colada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

We were looking for some brunch places around Montclair and Neighbourhood, and stumbled upon this newly opened diner Cute little place with a few tables very pleasant decor inside The service is excellent The food tastes great We had spicy quesadillas , very berry French toast, fruit bowls , coffee and a couple of different omelettes Enjoyed the food and their home fries tasted great as well Overall, good visit if you're in the area Will be visiting again to try their other dishes read more

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The service was good and the food was good too. We had brunch food and it was good. We would definitely come back.

Food was amazing. Service was delightful. Peruvian fusion. We highly recommend. Try the Lomo a lo Pobre with the plantain!!! read more

The New West Orange Diner - Chicken Tallarin Saltado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I was reluctant to post a review since my boyfriend already did, however, I feel like I should give my expirence. Believe me, I got so excited when I saw the picture of the Banana Walnut Pancakes on the menu! I wanted it to be amazing. The truth is what I was served was not what was advertised. When I cut into it there was a googy mass of bananas cooked into the pancake. This just wasn't appetizing. There was no apology, but I did get a replacement French toast. Overall, the food was not as good as the reviews made it seem. I wanted to have a cute little breakfast date and our plans were soured from the whole thing. I left very disappointed. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Banana Walnut Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I assume we all know Tops Diner, the Ritz Diner, or the Summit Diner. My girlfriend and I decided to try out this new place due to the reviews and also because being in Orange. It was right down the road. First off, my eggs benedict were fine, nothing special. The hollandaise sauce was not done properly which is understandable, but sad. It was waay too yellow in color. However, the real kicker was my girlfriend's BANANA WALNUT PANCAKES. I'm not an pancake expert, but apparently these pancakes are supposed to have the bananas on TOP and NOT cooked inside the actual pancake. It results in a soggy water saturated pancake as seen in the photo provided. Apparently the photo in the menu on their Ipad showed a picture with how the pancakes should've been prepared. I asked if it was normal for the picture on their menu to look different than the actual dish. The waitress took a few minutes to look at the menu and came back saying "those photos were prepared in a rush when they were taken". I simply replied "I'm sorry but that's not an acceptable excuse, this is your menu and this isn't what's on your menu". No apology for the misunderstanding or an offer to get us something else. Obviously after it was clear there was a misunderstanding. I was sure something else was brought out to us. All in all, mediocre food and service with slightly deceiving menu. However, the bottled orange juice was delicious and the English muffins were toasted perfectly read more

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The service here is incredible! It is a cute, welcoming, and small location. There's a bar with a few tables. The chef was so attentive and made sure that everyone was being helped. The food is affordable and delicious. We went here for breakfast. I had the tres leche pancakes which were fluffy and delicious and served with fresh strawberries and bananas. There could have been more tres leche, but it was still wonderful. I also got the breakfast potatoes which were very yummy. My date got a cheese omelette with breakfast potatoes. He said the omelette was the perfect size. We will definitely be coming back here! The food was delicious and prices were reasonable. I would also go back just for the service. read more

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5* from a fellow Peruvian. Lomo Saltado was flavorful and rich and the tallarin was al dente and perfect. Also - the CHICHA was *chefs kiss*. I'll be back again to try the non-Peruvian dishes but highly recommend compared to other Peruvian restaurants in the Newark area. read more

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I had a great breakfast at the new West Orange diner. Corned Beef hash is one of my favorite breakfast meals so my niece and I both ordered the same thing - and my over medium eggs were over medium, which was a pleasant surprise! That's a hard thing for chefs to get right. The corn beef was simply delicious, and the service was great! Good diner ambiance and nice wait staff. The only thing I did not like was the smoothie. I ordered the Hawaiian smoothie, which was pineapple, mango, and papaya with almond milk but it tasted like a coconut milk and left a slightly bitter aftertaste (maybe they use that as the base?). The presentation of the smoothie was superfun, but the flavor was just off, I tasted no pineapple or mango. Would I go there again? Absolutely! I just won't get a smoothie. And yes, I wouldn't order the Corned beef again If you want if you want a great smoothie, go down to Yeshi's on Washington- less than a half a mile away for great smoothies and juices. read more

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Went over for brunch and loved every dish and drink we ordered. So delicious! Felt at home with the service as well! Such a cute place too! read more

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The food was Excellent Breakfast platter with French toast, a pancake (light & you can taste the vanilla) eggs & bacon & home-fries is filing & Flavorful. The homemade hash yummy. Cozy place with Super pleasant Attentive staff. Full menu of American Breakfast & Lunch classics & looking forward to trying the Venezuelan options as well! Apologies "looking forward to trying the Colombian options featured! read more

Food was pretty good but the service was not good. First when we were ordering, I put my eat there order in and I also wanted to put a to go order in to. When I went to put my to go order in she walked away. I thought maybe she didn't hear me. I got her attention again and said I would like to also put a to go order in and she walked away again. Finally we get our food and finally I am able to put the to go order in. We decided to split the check. I asked for my change and she decided she was going to take a $20 Tip and give me the rest. I then asked for my correct change back and she caught an attitude. Came back and gave it to me and then we left. I never told the girl to take 20 or that was her tip. I will not return . read more

Highly recommend, the food was amazing and the service was so accommodating and welcoming. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Jugo de Naranja Natural french toast Platanos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I was actually at The New West Orange Diner the same day, and I ordered the exact same Banana Walnut Pancakes. The review written above is completely misleading. As you can see in my photo, the pancakes are served with the bananas on top, exactly as shown on the menu. They were perfectly cooked -- fluffy, warm, and not soggy at all. The ingredients tasted fresh and the presentation was beautiful. On top of that, the staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely human -- they made the whole experience even better. I truly enjoyed my meal and had a great experience overall. It's disappointing to see false reviews that don't reflect the quality, honesty, and effort of this place. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Banana Walnut Pancake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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This is a new diner in West Orange on Main Street. It's small but we'll laid out. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Staff is attentive and aims to please. The food is it cut above most diners diners. For example, I had a cheese omelet but it came with home fries. Unlike most, this was actually cooked with rosemary and chopped onions and peppers. It was exceptional. Now a good omelet is to be expected but those home fries are something that's out of the ordinary in a diner. The cheeseburger is fresh and tasty, it comes with a knife stuck into it to slice it in half. Perfectly fine burger, but in something of a theme, the French fries were exceptional. I didn't try the vodka penne but a women eating it was recommending it to everyone around. Coffee is hot and stong. Didn't try any of the other drinks. While the menu is more tipped towards breakfast and lunch, it's a good place to go for any meal. read more

This place is newly opened. It was recommended by a local. It is a small location but we called ahead to let them know we would be a large party. It was very early in the morning but they were ready to serve our party of 8. They were very cordial and attentive. The breakfasts were well made. My daughter said her fresh pineapple mango juice was delicious. The portion sizes were good. We couldn't finish the plate. All in all a great place for a good breakfast. Decently priced as well. read more

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My dad is a regular here, and he brought me for brunch while I was visiting from California. Food was AMAZING and they treated my dad like family. I will come here again every time I visit!!!! read more

The New West Orange Diner - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Southwest breakfast delight! This food was absolutely fantastic. Quick and friendly service. The coffee was great, ordered an omelette and the classic Colombia breakfast. Everything was cooked well, great portion sizes. Open kitchen and very clean. It is a smaller restaurant so I could see it getting busy, but we were there on a Monday morning around around 10am and had the place to ourselves. Everyone needs to try this restaurant. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Santa Fe omelet with hash browns, and a delicious green sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Dined here on February 25, 2025. Had the very berry French toast and a coffee. The French toast was delicious. There were fresh strawberries & blueberries and tasty whipped cream and sweet cream cheese. The coffee was good and came with refills. The meat lovers & eggs looked extremely filling. The bite of bacon & sausage was decent. So excited they have tamales (seem super hard to find here)! Hope the quality of food continues. Super cute place with friendly owners/staff. Can't wait to try more of the Latino dishes. read more

It's so nice to see West Orange's Main Street getting busy with quality stores and restaurants. For sure this Diner is one of them. First time here, definitely cozy, cute bistro tables and chairs. Menu is typical diner food with a twist. Enjoyed the tres leches pancakes, corned beef definitely tastes homemade-try it with their own hot sauce, yum! Prices are very reasonable, they do change you for the credit card fee. Our meal was only $25, filled our bellies plus took home leftovers. The Chef and his staff are attentive and friendly, they have the makings of being successful. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Tres Leche Pancake and Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Great experience. Very pleasant staff. I suggest sitting at the counter to get the true Diner vibes. Food was super tasty and came out fast! We will definitely visit again. A+++ read more

The New West Orange Diner - Breakfast Sampler - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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I came to this place prior to looking at the reviews. We were looking for diner atmosphere food. Then I saw the rating and realized they are very well deserved. The food and service were great. Absolutely no complains. Fresh food. read more

Went to this place on a whim before the zoo with our kids and our experience was 10/10. Our breakfast was absolutely delicious and we sat at the counter and watched the chef who was so nice. Thank you and we will be back! read more

We were in New Jersey for an extended visit with family. We were looking for a nice place to have breakfast or lunch and we found this lovely spot. The owner Felipe and his wife Milagros were wonderful hosts. We ended up eating there almost everyday. Felipe is a great chef-he puts his personal touch on classic diner dishes. Everything is cooked to order and absolutely delicious! Try the smoothies, the pancakes and the chicken wings with a waffle-portions are generous! His chicken salad and tuna salad are so tasty. We were treated like family everyday. If we lived in New Jersey, we would eat here frequently. What a fabulous gem of a restaurant! Don't miss this very special place! read more

Beautiful place to come eat very cozy, super friendly and welcoming. Great food 10 out of 10 would highly recommend !! read more

The New West Orange Diner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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We dined in the wait was over an hour. Others came in and was served before us. We ended up taking our food to go. Arrived home and my order was missing food. I'm very sad because this place has good reviews. Always check your food before leaving any restaurant. Very small place. read more

Good spot but small with limited space and seating. Oh and there is not great parking either..

Great little diner. The pancakes are amazingly fluffy. The avocado toast was so beautifully plated and tasty. Don't miss the entrees like the chicharron sandwich and the Columbian Breakfast Plate. Can't go wrong here read more

Omg!! It was my first time coming here, and let me tell you, the food was fresh and AMAZING!!. I will definitely recommend this place if you want great food and drinks. I LOVE the mango juice.. and btw , all the fruit drinks are made FRESH!! This will be my spot from now on. The owner was awesome and super friendly. Thank you for the great service. read more

The food was very fresh and delicious. The chef cooks it right in front of you and does almost all of it from scratch. We had a fresh strawberry lemonade. It was very tasty but needed to be colder. They have bar counter seating and some table seating as well. read more

Terrific little diner. Friendly, caring service. Delicious breakfast. Great attention to detail on the chef's part. It's all the little things that count. Lovely ambience too. So refreshing to discover in the midst of so many mediocre food establishments. read more

I initially stopped by The New West Orange Diner when they first opened up and I just knew I needed to come back again. I've come quite a few times but I just felt like this dish needed a highlight review. Vanilla Kiss Smoothie was so good I had to order another one. As a first time Chicken and Waffles eater, this was the right place for a good first impression. 10 Stars. read more

The New West Orange Diner - Preparation and Taste 10 Stars. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

The food was fantastic (much better than normal diner food) & the service was spectacular. 'Phillipe' is the best.

Went for the first time today! Best omelette ever! The service was friendly and attentive! Great cup off coffee as well! Ended with a delicious waffle/churos/ passion fruit ice cream! Definitely recommend a try! read more

Food was tasty with nice presentation. Table service was attentive. Good location but parking can be a challenge during busy times.

The food is excellent. The coffee is excellent. Service was great and it has a great ambience.

Great food, great service. My husband and I really enjoyed our visit. Nice atmosphere too!

What a great addition to the West Orange community. Our family enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with them on Christmas morning. The food was amazing. Everything had a touch of something fresh, perfectly prepared and seasoned. Can't wait to come back. Thank you!!! read more