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    Village Diner

    3.0 (120 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tuscan shrimp salad
    Kim F.

    Good little diner in South Orange. Was wondering around the town looking for a place to eat. We popped into some other places first and then just ended up here since we figured there would be a good variety. I was in the mood for a good salad, and I got just that! I got the Tuscan shrimp salad without olives. It hit the spot. Shrimp was grilled..I only get shrimp out if it is grilled. The diner is rather small inside and it looked like there was just one server working, but she was hustling. If you are looking for a reliable meal, this is your place.

    Clearly I liked the food, Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe (Fries, Pickle & Slaw)
    Craig J.

    Almost easy to overlook this place, but stopped in here on a whim. Very Mom & Pop diner here, staff is friendly and fairly attentive. In the mood for a Burger and it was just what you expect in a Burger from a diner in the best way possible. Good place for a catch-up and an inexpensive good meal. Will return here. Family oriented and friendly.

    Chef's Salad ($11.50)
    Lisa H.

    I've gotten take out from and have dined in at Village Diner. At the time of my visit, they only had 3 tables outside, and we were lucky there was one left just for us. Our table was adjacent to Cold Stone so the smell of waffle cones kept wafting into my nostrils. Our server was nice though he was more scarce than he was available. No issues with take out, it was easy enough to order over the phone. I am a supporter of Village Diner's salads; you've got a spread to choose from, about 16! I've ordered the California Cobb salad ($11.50) and the Chef's salad ($11.50). They were fresh, huge, and filling. The Chef's salad contained deli meats like roast beef, ham, and turkey. I also tried the Athenian chicken wrap ($9.95) which was all right. Perhaps the Greek dressing was a tad on the bland side. But like the salads, the portion was more than generous, and the wraps all come with fries, cole slaw, and pickles.

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    Marcus S.

    Having preferred this diner's competitor across the street I gave Village diner a try as my friend and I only wanted cool drinks for a pleasant day. Compared to Chris's - the current competing diner - this one is spacious with more emphasis on tables vs. chris's booths. Village has the upperhand with outdoor seating on nice days which is cool. I wanted a shake and wanted to give this place a try over the other ice cream shops in town which could also get the job done. The shake took a real long time to get, I assume the girl doing it was new but there were a number of workers there and it was pretty dead, why not give her a hand? I patiently waited and finally got it and it wasn't too bad - my favorite cookies cream. It wasn't with too much cookie goodness though, but not bad. I'd consider another try here so I could see how the full service and meals are, and even better - perhaps eat outside.

    Coffee
    James S.

    Super friendly & helpful staff, checked on our table multiple times. Food came out quickly and was prepared perfectly as ordered. Taste was exactly what you would expect from a diner and the price was very reasonable & absolutely worth it. The restaurant is clean and very welcoming, not upscale just casual and welcoming

    Just had Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. The food is great, made beautifully with care. The staff are friendly and polite and they care. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity. All around a great experience. Highly recommended

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    Had the pastrami and eggs with grits. Delish food at a good price! The service and staff were excellent.

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    The food was amazing and the service was fast. And it was very comfy so much that I thought I was home. Definitely recommend

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    I've been to BGR Burger Joint a few times, and overall the food is really good. One of the best…read moreparts is how customizable the burgers are, you can build them exactly how you want, which makes it easy to get something you actually love. It's not really a sit-down restaurant; it's more of a counter-order setup. You place your order, get a number, and they bring the food out to you when it's ready. Pretty quick and straightforward. The food itself is solid. The tater tots are a standout for me, and the milkshake selection is really good too. I also like that they offer kids' meals, which makes it convenient for families. That said, I did notice that on a few visits, the staff came off a bit disrespectful, which affected the overall experience for me. Still, because the food is good and customizable, I'd probably go back but I'd hope the service side improves a bit.

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    The owner Kenny lied to me. I always order from here I ordered food around 9:30p.m. and at 12am…read morehe told me my food was 2 mins away. Yes!!!!! 12a.m. then he told me my next order would be 20% off,and that my food was arriving in to mins needless to say my food never came.and I was lied to by the owner so that goes to show just how much he values his customers. I will never order from here again it's a shame the food is okay but the service and customer satisfaction is the worst around town!!!! And the owner Kenny is a liar.

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