A classic location, surprisingly this is the first time I've actually eaten here. My daughter and I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner after a morning of shopping! Clean, neat and overall classic New Jersey diner setting. We were welcomed and seated right away. Plenty of seating options. It was moderately busy. Staff was attentive. Jimmy our server was lovely and took our order promptly and helped me with an additional to-go order. The food was abundant, quick, hot and delicious as you'd expect from a classic diner like this. We shared disco fries. I ordered a grilled Reuben sandwich w/sweet potato fries. I wish for the price it also included coleslaw and a pickle but those were extra. My daughter had the spaghetti marinara from the kids menu. I missed that these were served with fries. Wish i had seen would have subbed a veggie. Overall we took 3 take home bags with us - we had so much food and full bellies! Glad we finally got to try this iconic NJ location we'll be back again I'm sure! read more

Tick Tock Diner - Reuben - subbed sweet potato fries this time. (Background is my daughters platter of spaghetti marinara from the kids menu!) - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I love me a good diner and Tick Tock is one of them. The food was good (as expected for a diner), and the service was great too. For a diner, the menu is a little smaller than I'm used to but by no means is the menu small. I had the Greek salad and added chicken to it and it was great. I also tried the great balls of fire (fried mac n cheese) and they were good as well. All their desserts are made in-house and they have their own baker who makes different cakes/pies daily so it's always fresh. I had the lemon ricotta cheesecake and the double chocolate cake. Both huge portions and very good. Prices are great as well. Food came quickly. For a local diner this place is great. read more

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The place was clean, the waiter was nice and polite but very over priced I got a short rib sandwich you would think for $18 plus it would be on a nice bun nope it was on bread. You would also think you would get chunks of short ribs nope it was shredded. The taste was like bbque flavor not exactly the flavor of beef that I wanted. When you think of short ribs you think savory beef flavor not some bbque flavor, the fries were over cooked. First and last. read more

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Came here for a breakfast meal. With my family, I ordered the buttermilk pancakes, with bacon and scrambled eggs on the side. The food was phenomenal. The service was also amazing, and the food came out very quick compared to some other restaurants I've been to. The mood was laid back, and the inside was very welcoming and nice. The outside looks like a diner you would see in a movie. Overall, amazing place. Eat here if you live in Northern NJ, I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

We've always wanted to come here and try the diner out as we like diner food. It wasn't busy the time we arrived so there was no wait to be seated and there is plenty of space for guests. The waiter was not really present in checking on us or refilling our beverages. The food was okay, but it could've been better. I got the Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken. You usually can't go wrong with this at any diner. But here it was watery when it should be at least a little creamy. read more

This is definitely one of my go to diners. I have noticed that despite the amount of times I have gone there they are generally more busy during breakfast and lunch hours. If you plan on going after work for any reason during the week expected to be a ghost town, but outside of the general ambience I will say that their food is constantly hit with zero misses. Their beverages are varied with alcoholic options while also Living true to the diner feel. read more

Excellent food and service!!! Beautiful building outside and inside!!! It's right on Route 3. Friendly atmosphere. read more

Tick Tock Diner - Tick Talk Diner! - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Same as it ever was, albeit a little pricier than pre-pandemic days. I understand the times we live in- trimmed down menu, a few more bucks but the food is still solid. We had a BLAT, Quesadilla, Classic Cheeseburger and Disco Fries. All were excellent and the portions needed a few to-go boxes. The saddest part is that the NJ 24 hour diner days are over. Now we're barely better than any other state, except of course that we still have Taylor Ham! read more

I used to really enjoy going here. Big expensive menu. Very good food prices were quite reasonable and big portions. Now they redid the diner. The prices are absolutely outrageous. $19 for a roast beef club. Almost every omelette is over $15. The food is not nearly as good as it was and the portions are smaller Definitely will not be going back here. How can newb owners take a beloved diner and totally ruin it. read more

This is a classic diner. The interior was larger than it appears on the outside. I decided to stop in for brunch. Service was fast and the food decent. read more

Tick Tock Diner - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Somehow we ended up at the Tick Tock after a family adventure in the city. First time since Covid and honestly, same old Tick Tock. Okay, the menu has been streamlined and a few items looked interesting. Next time I will try the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Wasn't really hungry and still celebrating my birthday so I had a couple JW Blacks and a waffle. Still the same, but I wasn't there for food, the family was. My wife grabbed the French Dip and she at half. Had no complaints and said the AuJus was tasty. My youngest ate her fries and had the pancakes. All the kid gets is pancakes at the diner and she ate them. Her and her sister shared Onion Rings and my oldest loved the Chipotle Mayo. I tried an Oring and kind of bland. Did have a nice crunch tho. She also had Chicken Quesadilla and said they were too full in a bad way. The chicken pieces were large chunks and caused them to fall apart. Salsa tasted like chemicals she said . Word is the cheesecake is excellent. While we were there we heard several people order and many pieces going to tables. Our server definitely said it's very good, which she has to, but it certainly was moving so that's a good sign. We live close so will be back and I'll have to try. read more

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I've been wanting to come here because the outside of the diner looks cool. The inside is nice, good aesthetic. We were seated pretty quickly but once we were seated, we were quickly forgotten. The waiter disappeared a lot and never checked up on us after we got the food. The food was just ok, but not worth the price. Could've had more seasoning/flavor. read more

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I visited this place fully expecting it to be WAY over priced as warned by other Yelpers. Apparently this place is "famous" according to local Jersey folk but I'm not sure how true or false that claim is which is why this place has price gouged the hell out of their prices. As someone mentioned in a previous review fries cost a whopping $9 just for fries BUT for a measly $4 more you can get a cheeseburger with it which makes no sense. A cheeseburger should cost $9 and the fries $4 but they clearly have it ass backwards here. So yea as everyone mentioned the pricing is ridiculously off! Pricing aside the place is massive with a lot of seating, staff is wonderful and overall ambience was pleasant when I visited but prices are fully unjustified regardless how "famous" this place is. My burger tasted like a fake burger, certainly not real beef but it wasn't the worst burger I've ever had. read more

Had an amazing experience here. We came in with a party of 8. Our server was on point, fast, and friendly. The food was delicious I def recommend you check this place out read more

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About 5 years ago, we used to eat there without fail. If you had to wait, it was well worth it. This evening, I said let's go to Tock Tock. What a miserable place! The outside looked fresh and well lit. We walked up to the back parking lot door and it was locked. Hmmm? We walked to the front door and we asked ourselves, "Are they closed?" We were seated quickly because place was empty. Literally empty. The service was good but the food was lousy. They had cut one too many corners." My grandson had a blue berry waffle. It was a waffle with blue berries they could have had a blueberry compote and whipped cream, nope! My wife's shrimp scampi had three miserable shrimp. Just horrible. My dish was a muck of spaghetti with nothing in it. No garlic bread on the side. Just lousy. Close down. You bought the name but changed the quality. Go somewhere else. No wonder it was empty.... read more

We visited this iconic dinner when we were back in the area and were disappointed. It was no better than the diners down the shore but it was a lot more expensive. On top of that the cashier insisted that they charge 4% on debit cards. I'm pretty sure that charge is legal for credit cards only but at that point I just wanted to leave. I won't be back. read more

Love the new renovations of this diner. Be aware because it does get very busy on the weekends. The staff is always pleasant. The food portions are pretty large. We had the eggs Benedict and BLT and it was very good. read more

Tick Tock Diner - Brunch Time! - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Aww I don't know why TIck Tock Diner got so many low starred reviews. For a diner, this is as nice as it gets!! While I was waiting for a table ( for 4 it was only about 10 - 15 minutes, hello, that is a win in my book!), I was reading about their history and they have renovated this place multiple times. Outside it looks like a blast from the past, art deco vibe, but inside it's brand new even though it still has that diner feel. I tried the salmon benedict and got a side of gravy fries. It was a good brunch with friends. Service is a bit slow and one of our orders was missing fries, but it is a massive place with a lot going on. So, give them a break. Also, if you're looking for toasted sliced bread with jelly on the side, make sure to order it, it doesn't come with your meal. read more

What's not to love about Tick tock? It's a classic nj diner with great food. Stopped by last week and enjoyed a tasty brunch. I tried the chorizo hash Benny and my sister had an omelet. We both also enjoyed some mimosas and were served by the friendliest waitress. The menu isn't as varied as some other diners I've been too and it isn't open 24 hrs but that might be pandemic-related. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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If you are going home west on Route 3 from a late night in NYC the Tick Tock diner maybe the only place open. Coming home from clubing in Manhattan, the Tick Tock diner was a frequent stop at 2 am for me. It's got a 1950's classic look. It's about 15 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel and it's been here since I was a teenager. It opened in 1948 and has gone through a number of owners. Coming back from NYC one afternoon, I decided to stop for a nostalgic vanilla milkshake hopeing things had not changed too much since my last visit in the 80's. Celebrates have eaten at the Tick Tock Diner. I wish I was here when Mick Jagger stopped in. Jerry Seinfeld and Chelsea Clinton also ate here. Guy Fieri featured the Tick Tock Diner in one of his "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" shows. Well things have changed at the Tick Tock. The new owner did some major renovations of the interior in 2019. I am so glad that the exterior was not changed. It still has a classic Jersey diner look. The vanilla milkshake came in a glass not the stainless steel cup that it once did. That stainless steel cup could fill two of the glasses that it comes in now. Oh! It costs $7.95 today. The milkshake tasted good but I had my nostalgia filled. read more

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I can't believe this is listed as the best Diner in NJ. Overpriced. Food not great not worth your time. There are better diners within 15 minutes. Been there 3 times and will never set foot in there ever again. I'd rather eat at a pushcart hotdogs stand. read more

Way over-priced. Eh food. Ordered Thanksgiving dinner for the security guard in my building. I would have gone to the Allwood Diner but it was closed for the Holiday. I ordered a Roasted Turkey plate to go. I figured it would include soup and salad, but no. The menu said it did. Soup OR Salad was included only if you ordered at table and ate in-house. Absurd. $26.95 Turkey, 2 tiny slices of yams, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing. Potions of all were definitely on the small side. $9.95 for a small green garden salad? Outrageous! If I had known it cost that much, I wouldn't have ordered it. It was just plain lettuce and carrot shreds. $4.95 for a very small order of chicken noodle soup? (Small coffee cup sized portion) $10.95 for a slab of strawberry cheesecake? Does that include 24k gold flakes? Altogether $56.30 including tax. Never again. Since I did not buy this meal for myself, I cannot estimate it's quality. It looked passable. The guard gave it 7 out of 10 rating. I asked for his honest opinion, for a fair review. He said the Turkey was dry and didn't taste right. He did say the Cheesecake was excellent, however. But at $11. a slice, it should have been. TickTock is hereby relegated to a Rt. 46 West fly-by. Definitely a poor value and a dining don't! The Four Seasons it ain't! read more

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It's a diner it's comfy food they try to make you feel at home and my grand kids like it the pancakes are good here there's parking very important!! read more

Tick Tock Diner - Egg whites hash browns coffee rye toast - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

During a visit to New Jersey (the land of diners), what could be a more appropriate place to meet a friend for a quick bite than this iconic eatery along Rt. 3 in Clifton? During my years as a Jersey resident this diner has always been a good place to go for a nosh or brunch with friends, so my friend and I decided to meet here for breakfast. It's larger than most diners and just a tad more fancy looking inside, too. But the offerings are standard diner fare - good and satisfying though nothing to write home about. Service is friendly and fast (a bit slower during weekend brunch hours) and prices are good. read more

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The new renovations and menu updates are welcomed and well received. Kept the retro vibe but breathed new life into a Clifton classic. Soup was good, disco fries gravy was nice but cheese sorta hardened already before hitting the table so was more like a skin, which is a bummer. My avocado/shrimp bowl was nice, decent portion and well seasoned. My husband liked his omelette but said the home-fries were bland and tough. Our server was nice, pleasant enough. But would not leave us alone. Asked what we wanted as soon as we sat. Came back w drinks a minute later, asked again, left for another minute, came again so we just rushed to pick something. Food came out quickly which is fine. But then she checked on us maybe 6-7 times in 10mins? We felt so rushed and the place was near empty. We were going to get dessert or something but we were like ok clearly she wants to turn over this table so let's just get out of here. read more

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Went here today with my wife. Starting with the good. I like the coffee cups a lot. They're made of metal, they're really cool. Coffee was refilled quickly, our waitress was nice, she answered all my questions, she was attentive. Also, I really liked the disco fries. They were, no doubt, the best thing on the table. I got the Tick-Tock Chicken sandwich and she upgraded my waffle fries to the aforementioned disco fries. It was... Alright. It turns out I don't think roasted red peppers work great on a sandwich. The chicken was a bit dry, the roll was a bit dry, I don't know if you can detect the theme. My wife got steak and eggs. She said the eggs were good. She thought the steak was alright. Here's the thing. I didn't want that sandwich. On the way there my wife was asking what I was going to get. I was looking at the menu online, she mentioned the "Mick Jagger," apparently it's great but it wasn't on the menu I saw. Apparently that was a sign of what was to come. When I walked in I saw this great looking buttermilk chicken Dijon sandwich and that sounded GREAT. But when I asked about it, our waitress went to the back to ask the kitchen about it and was told that they didn't know how to do it. Apparently none of the specials can be made without the owner there because he makes them and I guess he hasn't bothered to teach any of the rest of the back of house how to do it. And there are A LOT of specials. And again, maybe if that wasn't THE FIRST THING I saw when entering the restaurant that wouldn't be a big deal, but it is. And it's just... Dumb. Why is it that you don't prep your kitchen on how to make the food you're showing your customers? So the question I'm left with is "is it worth it to come after noon?" And I'm not sure. Maybe it's a dramatically different restaurant after noon. Maybe it goes from a 3 star to a five, but I can't know that because I wasn't there. A restaurant that is only good after 12 shouldn't be open before 12. And again, you can call it a special all you want, but this isn't some "we had too much of this so we made a cool thing and wrote it on a the chalkboard, this is "we took a picture, printed it so you would see it, laminated it so it would last, and put the picture on the door so it would be your first impression when you came in." Teach your kitchen how to make your food. Or don't let me know I could be eating something better than what you put on your menu. read more

The Tick Tock is pretty much what every New Jersey-ian pictures when they hear the word "diner". This classic has been around for over 70 years and is a staple of Northern New Jersey cuisine. However, despite its historic nature, my recent visit showed that the restaurant had updated their decor and offerings to really fit the times. From a food perspective, the essentials like pancakes and French toast still made an appearance, but they were on the menu next to items like Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Avocado Toast! In fact, I ordered one of the healthier, more hipster-type dishes for my recent brunch - the Greens, Grains, and Beets Bowl. This large bowl started with a thin base of greens (romaine and spinach, I believe) that was topped with scoops of a variety of toppings, like humus, beets, sweet potato, Hass avocado, red cabbage, barley, and quinoa. This elaborate and fresh assortment of ingredients was topped with a light lemon vinaigrette. It really was a comprehensive dish, covering a range of textures, flavors, and colors. Despite the enjoyable meal, our server left a lot to be desired. I had to repeat my order to him multiple times, and even pointing to the item on the menu did nothing to alleviate the situation! He also did not check in on us and needed to flagged down throughout the experience as well. Overall, though, I would say it would be worth visiting the Tick Tock Diner and either sitting in its updated dining room or in its seasonal outdoor space. read more

So 3 years later, and I went back to the Tick Tock. The only reason was because my daughter wanted to go, and I was too tired to drive anywhere else. They have not improved. The menu has gotten slightly larger, but the food is still awful. We ordered chicken fingers and disco fries to share. Standard diner fare...or so you'd think. The chicken fingers were tiny and dried out. They gave us 4 tenders ($13) and they were so small in size that they may as well have been nuggets. The disco fries were ok, very cheap on gravy and cheese. I asked for extra gravy, and was told I'll be charged for a "side". I declined. I was already getting ripped off for what we got, I refused to pay any more. Even my 6 year old daughter was disappointed, saying she didn't want to ever go back. It's official, we won't. read more

Visited again on 11/12 Friday evening at 8:30 pm. We were seated at table , server came for our drink and food order pretty quickly. There were a few other tables but not particularly busy. Their menu has been "Covidized" in size as many other restaurants have done. I had the soup of the day which was surprisingly a New England clam chowder instead of a Manhattan clam chowder that most other diners serve on Fridays. I also had the Gyro platter The soup was in the thin side with a tiny bit of a flour taste as if not mixed thoroughly and lacked the creaminess normally found in a NE clam chowder. However it was served hot and was just mediocre. The gyro platter was basic and came with fries. Nothing special about it but was plentiful. The meat wasn't very flavorful and at first I thought it was hamburger meat but wasn't. Too many thick sliced red onions in it and the taziki sauce again was bland. Fries were heh. The cook must have a heavy hand with black pepper as the last half of my Gyro was a bit peppery as was my diner companions French Onion soup. My pet peeve was committed when the server brought my gyro platter with my soup! And then I guess the look on my face scared her into saying she could keep my food warm! I bet Mick Jagger wasn't served his meal all together at once! Server Hint: Beverages, Soup, Appy, then the entree! Never all together!!!! *Oh and bring cash cause they hit you with a credit card use surcharge! Didn't see anything about except on my bill. Last Review: Cannot review except to say they close at 9:30 pm on Saturday night. We parked, masked up, and we walked in only to be told "Take out only"! read more

Tick Tock Diner - New England Clam Chowder & Gyro Pita - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Every time I am here in New Jersey I come and eat here. Delicious food and great service. The servers are friendly and helpful. This time I had a the cheeseburger deluxe with waffle fries. It was so tasty. I also had the disco fries. They are so cheesy @raulvsfood on Instagram read more

Tick Tock Diner - Cheese Burger Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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The Tick Tock Diner is a NJ and Rt 3 institution. The food was delicious, timely served, and the wait staff attentive to our needs. Luckily we ate mid morning and on a weekday and there were plenty of seats so we did not wait to be seated. And the chrome was shiny - 'EAT HEAVY' read more

Very clean restaurant is my first impression Service is 5 stars. Food is excellent. Enjoy better on weekdays as the weekends is super busy. read more

Should've listened to the reviews. They told me and I did it anyway. Home fries that are not home fries tasted like... well... uh... don't know what that taste was. My Benny had no runny yolk and the English muffin was burnt. The bacon however was crisp and good. Coffee chef's kiss. The price was stupid dumb. Overpriced by a lot. The decors was shiny and clean. We paid $ 60 bucks for coffee and bacon. Should've gone to Dunkin instead. read more

The food is so delicious here & always cooked fresh. The cleanliness of the dining room & restrooms speaks to customers coming first for them. The waiting staff is always friendly & makes the best suggestions when you are indecisive about what to get. Their penne a la vodka is a winner for me along with their triple decker burger club & breakfast choices. Keep up the great work! read more

Holy mother of god!!!! $71.10 with tip for 2 Greek salads with chicken and 2 fountain drinks!!! Not to mention a $1.78 surcharge for using a CREDIT CARD!!! Are these people smoking crack?????? This is a legit FIVE DOLLAR HIKE from their covid menu. And now they want your cash??? And it wasn't even whole chicken breast! It looked like they slit it in half and grilled it because it was the thinnest 7 measly slices. I'm sorry, nobody in their right mind can justify these price hikes. I honestly feel robbed. Inflation or not, this will be the last time eating here. BEWARE!!! LOOK AT THE MENU PRICES BEFORE GOING! read more

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My 1st time here couldn't wait to come after hearing so many great reviews. The food was good but an odd situation with the wait staff. I came for breakfast with my boyfriend and we were greeted and sat immediately and a waitress came and took our drinks. Then a waiter came with the drinks and proceeded to take our meal order. No explanation was given on why a switch was made just weird. We ate and now we're waiting for our check our waiter walks by doesn't check on us disappears. We later see him at the counter ringing people up almost 20 minutes had gone by since we finished our food. Finally, we flagged down another waitress and ask for our check. He finally came with our check with no apologies for the wait. I doubt I'll be back read more

Tick Tock Diner - French Toast - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

If you are looking for some quick indigestion, I recommend the Tick Tock Diner. There did not seem to be any chorizo in this meal. Worst breakfast I have ever had. I am going to request that they remove from my bill. Will update result. read more

Tick Tock Diner - Chorizo Hash Benny - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

First time back here since Covid. Very nice remodel and everything from the silverware to the bathroom is immaculate and super clean. Soup is not salt filled and i can see the hash browns are made from real potatoes. However the prices are outrageous, $14 for chicken fingers is absurd even with post covid inflation. read more

Stopped here for dinner. Food was very good. I had French Onion Soup and a Cheeseburger with fries. The presentation was very nice. Service was extremely slow, even considering I was sitting very close to the entrance where there was a lot of traffic. After I got my food no one ever came back until I waved someone down for the check. That was frustrating, since I was alone and really just wanted to get on my way once I finished my meal. (More coffee would have been nice, but no one ever asked me if I wanted more). read more

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Service was good but food was like cafeteria food and was way too overpriced for the over all quality. Disappointed:( read more

Tick Tock Diner - Diners Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey