Here, ordered, ate and left in 20 mins. They have clean tables outside for sit down dining. Our toddler fell asleep so we called in our order and staff brought it out to us. We ordered two Roadside burgers, fries are extra but worth it. The Coleslaw was fresh and creamy not tangy at all. The pickles were freshly brined. Mushrooms are thick. Tomatoes & shredded lettuce are were fresh and crisp. Cheese had pull. Fresh brioche bun lightly toasted. Burger had fresh ground taste, no grease but tender and delicious. Give them a try. read more

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I am almost reluctant to describe how much I enjoy going to "The Roadside Diner" because I like being able to get in and get a seat without a wait. Clean tables and menus. Friendly and efficient staff. Food ... oh the food is truly for "foodies". I can always find something eclectic while my husband smiles and almost inhales his more standard choices. Both of us always full after eating our different personal choices. It would almost be criminal not to bring up their soups. So good that once this month both my husband and I had cups of lobster bisque before our breakfast entrees. Last weekend's breakfast I had a cup of lemon chicken orzo soup that was rich, creamy, lemony goodness bathing the chunks of chicken. Today at lunch I had a delightful tomato basil that made me think of my mom with every spoonful. My husband had a delicious matzo ball soup where I could smell the chicken and simmered vegetables from across the table. We are working our way through the menu with many forays into their ever changing "specials" menu. Today lunch consisted of three pork chops, mashed potatoes and corn for my hubby. I expect him to sink into his barcalounger and sleep the afternoon away before tomorrow's blizzard. I had succulent chopped beef that was smothered under mushrooms, onions and gravy. Mashed potatoes with melted cheese and scallions and corn on the side. Who knew I would want hot honey on anything much less a breakfast item? This restaurant gets that people like me want to try new flavors amidst the familiar so earlier this month I had a breakfast burrito lined with pancakes, filled with eggs, sausage and bacon then deep fried like a chimichanga. Crunchy goodness. But it was the addition of hot honey that made the item sing! A great way to try hot honey IF you have not explored it elsewhere because you can request it on the side in a small syrup container and then you get to control how much you try. Me? I ended up dumping the whole container of warmed hot honey all over my burrito and I have been craving more plates of that entree ever since! read more

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They had me at Hard Roll. I got the fat cat sandwich. Two eggs bacon taylor ham sausage patty american cheese and a hash brown on a hard roll. The sausage tastes like Irish sausage. Prices are great. Its clean and charming. I went in starving and could not finish my plate. LOL read more

Old place was a great, old school diner. The new owners are making it even better. Menu is a mix of traditional diner staples and familiar but creatively tweaked classics. We have been stopping in every weekend on our way home from the flea market and we've loved everything we've tried. read more

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The Roadside Diner is a classic New Jersey diner. It's fairly small, but we came in for a late breakfast and were seated in a comfy booth right away. Service was pretty good and our orders came out quickly. I had the western omelet, potatoes and wheat bread. The omelet and potatoes seemed a bit heavily salted, but still good. read more

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Had high hopes for this one but ugh- looks like a classic diner from the outside BUT the service is average at best, the food was marginal (eggs, bacon, spuds and ice cold toast), and price is a bit high but the place was clean and revamped. Personally- bring on some dirt, lower price and up your service game. Not revisiting read more

I almost didn't want to leave a great review, because the place is small, and if word gets out, we'll, you know... We have been for breakfast a couple of times, and the food is without question the best around. If you like oatmeal even a little bit,try the baked cinnamon oatmeal. The sausage gravy and biscuits is yummy, too. The staff is very friendly and prompt, service is great with the latest tech to pay at the table, and orders are placed on the same system. If you are happy with your brunch place, stay away...we want your table! read more

You will find an old-fashioned diner in Wall Township. Website: 4/5 I appreciated the website design giving off the early 20th century vibes with the bold, sharp-cornered letters and the images of the diner and James Dean, and the black background and white letters give off coziness before you even step into the establishment. However, only a few menu items have images accompanying them. It is also easy to navigate with a view of the menus, though clicking the menu items does not take you to an order form, which I find quite redundant. Brand: 5/5 The brand of the Roadside Diner definitely gives off the classic diner vibes, from the steel exterior to the sliding door to the booths and bar. From the outside to the inside, the diner hopes to maintain its old-fashioned diner aesthetic. Ambiance: 3/5 The cramped space of the diner can definitely work against it, since it got quite noisy inside. Despite this issue, we did not find a booth uncomfortably small, for it accommodated us well. I did appreciate the classic rock playing over the radio at a tolerable volume. Nonetheless, the diner was well-kept and clean. Service: 5/5 Despite the sounds all around me, the staff managed to get my order as I pointed at the menu. Wait Time: 5/5 We experienced no interruptions while awaiting our orders. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Jersey Breakfast Club special, which consisted of a sandwich with pork roll, two eggs, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, cluttered with Red Skin Home Fries, along with orange juice. I can say it helped me gain a new appreciation for New Jersey cuisine. Just like any Jersey-inspired dish, it had a hearty taste while also having subtle amounts of tanginess. The toasted bread held its form despite the sandwich being cut into four pieces. The home fries provided a tangy taste to the dish, while the lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and pork roll gave the sandwich its hearty taste. The Jersey Breakfast Club filled me up throughout the day. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The Roadside Diner maintains its brand with the food since breakfast is a major theme of the food. The unique Jersey brand showcased itself in my course so profoundly. Despite the cramped space, the food definitely outweighed any negative experiences. The wait time fitted the meal, for its well-cooked warmth helped ensure that I had a pleasant breakfast. The images of the diner on the website does give you an idea of what to expect. The space was expected, just as much as the menu. A wide selection for such a small place helps make this establishment stand out. While maintaining its traditional appearance, the Roadside Diner does keep up to date with technology. It definitely helps the establishment to have its traditional status evolve with time. I have no real suggestions, and I consider the price well worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I cannot be too sure about the future of old-fashioned diners, but I will say that I appreciated the Roadside Diner continuing the tradition in its own way. Recommend To... Anyone driving through the highway and is looking for that old-fashioned diner to frequent. read more

The Roadside Diner - Jersey Breakfast Club - Diners Near Me - Wall, New Jersey

I drove by and saw that the place was crowded. Been in when the previous owners was there. It was ok. Now the new owners have done wonders with the place.. Everything was spotless. Service was excellent as was the food. Forget all the previous reviews. Diner has changed hands and this is a entirely different place. I'll be going here again. Very impressed. read more

I have had breakfast here and it was really good mostly scrambled eggs with toast a some fruit in a cup with coffee i really enjoyed it on a Sunday read more

Great little diner! Delicious food and nice folks. Best for groups of 4 or less unless you don't mind spreading out at the bar top or multiple booths. read more

The new owners have been in business for a couple of months. It's not their first diner and their service and entrees show this. The nostalgia is all around you; Albiet you can see it all from wherever you sit, it's that small and quaint. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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We're a group of hikers who meet every Monday to explore the Monmouth County parks -- and lunch is always part of the plan! Recently, we discovered the Roadside Diner in Wall Township, which has undergone a complete refurbishment, and we were very impressed. The food was delicious and received high praise from all 9 of us. This diner checks every box a great restaurant should: Super clean - spotless from top to bottom. Great food - fresh, tasty, and satisfying. Fair prices - excellent value for the quality. Wonderful service - the owner personally greets guests with warmth and enthusiasm. We happily give the Roadside Diner a 10/10 and will definitely be back after future hikes. Highly recommended! read more

Biscuits and gravy by far best I've had. Nothing bad I could say only wish this place was up north. The pancakes and french toast were perfect. This place had great service and food! We will be back! read more

The new and improved Roadside Diner. Met the new owners. This place is solid. Great food and experience read more

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Real old fashioned diner. Haven't been since the new owners took over but I'm sure it will be even better! Don't live near there anymore but the next time I am that way, I'll definitely stop in. read more

Went on a weekday for breakfast. Solid diner breakfast. Good coffee. Excellent service.

Wonderful classic diner with great food and an exceptionally friendly staff. I have been here multiple times since it opened and the quality of food and service only got better each time. read more

Excellent food, great vintage aesthetics, friendly staff. This place is everything a diner should be.

This place has new owners that just reopened five weeks ago. I had the chili omelette and it was delicious! There are many yummy, original options on the menu. I look forward to trying them. The service was great and the ambiance is vintage diner. read more

The Roadside Diner - Diners Near Me - Wall, New Jersey

As others have said, this diner is under new ownership after re-opening so ignore all but the most recent reviews. I hope all the old web-based pages that still refer to the prior operation can be deleted or cleaned up to avoid confusion. The owners are wonderful hard-working, family people who also own the Keyport Broad Street diner. The friendly service is provided by people happy to work here who also work in Keyport. The renovation has been beautifully done. Old-time diner ambiance. Many good menu offerings and the food is excellent. If you like Nj diners, pay this one a visit and you'll leave happy. Congratulations on a new venture! read more

The atmosphere is fun and the crowd is cozy. The food is well prepared and the service is prompt and friendly. Such a classic NJ diner experience. Recommend highly. read more

August 2025 Update With The New Ownership.. AMAZING. Thats really all there is to it. The PERFECT diner. Staff are amazing and food is so good that I have been going twice a week now. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Been wanting to come here for the longest time after passing by it for years. Finally had a chance to go and SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. We waited about half an hour to be acknowledged by the waitress. Then another hour and a half before our food was brought to us. The food itself was good, but I would never come back just because of the terrible service that we received from the staff. read more

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I'm not from here and so i was trying to find some cool place to eat that was different. When I looked up this place all I saw were negative reviews from a few months ago to a year back. Then I saw some reviews from just 3 days ago all saying that this place has changed and is better now. I have to say that when I went the staff was nothing but friendly and helpful. Service was fast and I got my food really fast. 100% hands down some of the best food I've had while visiting. read more

Just no, drive somewhere else. Poor service, food is not worth it, just no! Wow, wish I would have turned around as soon as I walked in. read more

Recently totally renovated by new ownership. Only go by very recent reviews. Great atmosphere, outdoor seating not sure about BYOB.

The food at this place took a hour or even longer. The staff were extremely rude. Also we asked to leave and they wouldn't let us leave. Can't forget this the food wasn't even that good and we saw people getting the same food as us that ordered after us. read more

I tried the chicken gyro and it was terrible. Fried chicken over done, watery tzatziki sauce and not enough of it, lettuce ends that were unappetising because of browning, I could not eat it. The fries were average good. The service is friendly and good, the diner is clean with terrific 1950s decor. read more

The food took an hour to arrive. Other people who ordered after us received their food before we did. We waited and asked to pay so we could leave and go somewhere else to eat, but they wouldn't let us. Additionally, one of the waiters was not very nice. read more

I prefer diners over fancy restaurants and this place is the epitome of a traditional diner. It is simple and has that down-at-home feel. I love it. The outside may give you pause and thus drive right by. I went based upon comments from other Yelpers and stopped in for lunch. There is a nice variety of items of the menu. The staff are rather friendly, but initially came off cold. There was good interaction between the servers and their customers. The cook/owner would also come out to chat and check on things. The food was decent and just like the diner - simple and wonderful. As I said, I prefer diners over fancy restaurants and I really like this spot. One thing missing was the classic diner pie selection; bummer. read more

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Well this place is definitely a diner for sure. Reminds me of the old show Mel's Diner without Mel and an Alice character with attitude to boot. The ambiance I didn't really care about nor the lack of service. The breakfast menu choices were okay and I'm beginning to wonder if these small diners know how to wash dishes or not. Food was kinda "meh" and without flavor. I pass by this place daily and looks like I'll just keep passing by without stopping in. Not worth the terrible service. read more

The Roadside Diner - a plate of breakfast food - Diners Near Me - Wall, New Jersey

Me and my friends decided to stop here on our way to a weekend trip. Our waitress Nancy and the exceptional food made the experience one to remember. We loved the atmosphere and the classic NJ dinner feel. Thank you for having us! read more

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More than excellent roadside dinner near the Wall Circle at the juncture of Routes 33 & 34. Never been here before and ran across it while on a leisurely drive enjoying the weather on July 4, 2021. This a diner straight out of yesteryear - it's small - this isn't a Johnny Rockets! :) They've got the traditional diner menu. Omelets, sandwiches, soups.... I had the roast beef (which apparently they roast on their own) and my GF had the Mexican Omelet. I can tell you that both were suburb ... but it was the Omelet which stole the show. It was seriously one of the best Omelets that I have ever had. The jalapeños in it gave it the perfect bite. I'd definitely come back here just to have one of those. French fry lover? They have your choice between fresh or frozen (for some reason some people prefer frozen fries, I don't understand that, but to each their own. I highly recommend the fresh which come with skin on them. Delicious! So would I recommend this place??? Absolutely!!! I will definitely be back! Make sure to say hello to the dinosaur mascot hanging out along the left side of the building! read more

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Great food , great service , waitress was wonderful. Will be back again. Me and my 3 kids ordered cheeseburgers and fresh cut fries & my wife had pancakes. We loved everything. read more

I always have enjoyed the breakfast here mainly the porkroll egg and cheese. It's very good here.

Railcar type diner. Small...Some booths, and a counter...railcar type windows and door... This is what I want when I go into a New Jersey diner, from the friendly and funny waitress, the cook who comes and asks how the food is, to the other patrons and their half-overheard conversations...ahhh,...the music over the PA system...being at the junction of two state highways: Routes 33 and 34...cars and trucks going by outside the window. I felt like I was back in 1959. I had the western omelet (onion was crisp), home fries, toast, coffee, and water. My partner had a regular burger with lettuce and tomato...and French fries. We were at no times rushed...and the place was clean. The waitress explained how we could re-arrange what we wanted to eat (because I had wanted some French fries, too) so as to save on the bill. Nice! The coffee was ok (I'm not expecting gourmet here) and we had two cups each. We sat at a booth (my bench was a little rickety) at a little past 11AM on a Monday. By the time we left, the place was starting to fill up. Hope to be back in a few weeks...maybe tomorrow...hmmm, going up to Delicious Orchards...I'll sit at the counter and get something plus pie, and maybe a milkshake (if I have room). read more

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I had been wanting to come here for the longest time, the dinosaur outside is so inviting! The serving staff is all a bit older, so it took awhile to get our food. I also requested that no butter be put in my toast but they forgot. Very fair prices, but cash only! read more

The Roadside Diner - Diners Near Me - Wall, New Jersey

For a small diner they serve good food service is good Shorty waitress and the owner the Greek are nice people Parking lot is available old time diner read more

Perfect lunch stop. The turkey club was perfect and definitely get the handcut fries