I just had the best pork tacos and best chili nachos I think I have ever had. I love Mexican food and the quality and taste was better than most upscale Mexican restaurants. I can't wait to Come back and try everything on the menu.The owners are very personable and the staff is friendly and attentive, which just further makes your dining experience that much better.
Thomas Jung
We went with a group of 14 after a hike. The hike leader always calls the place before the hike and reconfirms when we are headed over. They handled splitting the check in (into 12 checks) gracefully. We had to wait 5 minutes to be seated as they need a table that was occupied. Food was good, I had a burger. Comeraderie among the hikers... priceless.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rich S.
On 3/9 our waitress ruined what is usually a good experience at this diner. She came to take our order without giving us menus, didn't deliver one of the dinners and one of the sides,(we had to ask another waitress to track down the order because our waitress was no where to be found), never came to see that we were satisfied with our orders, never advised us that one of the items we ordered was unavailable, and then basically disappeared. We had to track down other employees to get drink refills, and the check. IF, we come here in the future, we will walk out if this woman is our waitress. The other staff always display a polite, conscientious work ethic, so we are hoping this was the exception to the rule.
Jennifer Montoya
Amazing location, very clean. It’s very family oriented, the food taste amazing, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle
Sophie K.
We never usually come here but we wanted to eat somewhere close and quick. Thought the diner would be perfect. We were the only people in the place. Our food took a half hour to come out and it was wrong so we had to wait even longer for it to be fixed. How does that happen with two customers in the diner??? We ordered a tuna club, onion rings, and a side order of toast and two drinks. The girl who served us seemed really out of it. The kid who sat us was having a conversation on the phone with AirPods in. When we finished our food, the server didn't even clear our plates before giving us the check. She let the dirty plates sit there and asked me twice if I wanted a box even after I said "no thank you". Poor service really makes for a subpar dining experience. I get it's not an actual restaurant but I still expect good food and service when I go out to eat anywhere. We definitely won't come here again.
Patti R.
So yesterday, 2/5, my friend and I decided to have a burger at one of my favorite places. Unfortunately, it wasn't opening until 4. Set on having a burger and nothing else, we opted to dine at the Village Diner in South Orange, since the burger joint across the street didn't serve me a tasty burger the first time I visited, but I'll try them again some day. I was a bit put off by the fact that this diner is underneath the South Orange NJTransit Station. I was more put off that it looked a little bit like an old coffee shop more than a diner (sorry forgot to take photo). Dubious, we walked in thinking that our stomaches were going to pay the price later. We were told to pick a seat and the young waitress, with the Wednesday Adams smile (she did warm up a bit later on) brought out the menu. Friend and I bother ordered the Village burger, which was a combination of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickle and ranch dressing. I had fries and friend opted for onion rings. It also came with additional pickles and coleslaw (I didn't eat the coleslaw as I don't like it). I have to say that I was surprised at how good my burger was. I had read reviews and so I wasn't expecting much, but my burger tasted very good. I ordered a medium well burger and that's what received. It was fresh, the lettuce, onions and pickles were crisp and for those who love onions, it was much more than a few slices, so much that I had to remove some. I tasted my friend's onion rings and they were delish. The batter around them was seasoned well and crispy and the onions tasted fresh. All settled into my stomach without any issues. Service was good and the waitress, while not overly friendly, did try to crack a smile. She did her job well and did come around to ask if everything was ok. When not serving people, it was good to see that she was cleaning the tables. Would I return, sure, why not, for some eggs with extra crispy bacon. And, for the reviewer who gave one star because his bacon was crispy, there's no other way to have it.
Ray Johnson
Two of us had burgers and they were overcooked. One of us had the Mediterranean chicken, and it was very mediocre. Basically chicken and tomato sauce. No Mediterranean flavor was blah.Yes this was a diner so you aren't expecting culinary wizardry, however the items we ordered should be fairly straightforward and easy to cook.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kevin D.
Really good diner with a lot of variety on the menu and great service. I order from here at least a few times a month for a nice meal that i know I'll enjoy.
Helen Gilliam
The Food Is Amazing To Me On Saturday It Be Pack In Side And People Be Waiting Outside Are Sitting In There Car On The Bench. Just Being Patient. The Staff Are Very Kind And Friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Platter with Turkey Sausage Scrambled Eggs Potatoes with Onions
Allan Luftig
Friendly diner with great home cooked dishes. Amazing food made with lots of care. Excellent portions and delicious food. Highly
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
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.
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Very slow to place. A soup came in 20 mins. I made the omlette to go. I was full with
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Carol B.
The bathrooms are dirty and smell. Why?! Management please clean the bathrooms! The food portions were ok- the cole slaw and pickles were miserly. The food was decent.
Maureen R Edwards
Really good diner food in the diner capital of the world. Juicy burgers, the best fries, and milk shakes. Breakfast options are adequate. Decent price these days.Kid-friendliness: Seating and menu optionsWheelchair accessibility: The entrance is wide enough. Tables are accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Platter with Turkey Sausage Scrambled Eggs Potatoes with Onions
I just had the best pork tacos and best chili nachos I think I have ever had. I love Mexican food and the quality and taste was better than most upscale Mexican restaurants. I can't wait to Come back and try everything on the menu.The owners are very personable and the staff is friendly and attentive, which just further makes your dining experience that much better.
We went with a group of 14 after a hike. The hike leader always calls the place before the hike and reconfirms when we are headed over. They handled splitting the check in (into 12 checks) gracefully. We had to wait 5 minutes to be seated as they need a table that was occupied. Food was good, I had a burger. Comeraderie among the hikers... priceless.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
On 3/9 our waitress ruined what is usually a good experience at this diner. She came to take our order without giving us menus, didn't deliver one of the dinners and one of the sides,(we had to ask another waitress to track down the order because our waitress was no where to be found), never came to see that we were satisfied with our orders, never advised us that one of the items we ordered was unavailable, and then basically disappeared. We had to track down other employees to get drink refills, and the check. IF, we come here in the future, we will walk out if this woman is our waitress. The other staff always display a polite, conscientious work ethic, so we are hoping this was the exception to the rule.
Amazing location, very clean. It’s very family oriented, the food taste amazing, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle
We never usually come here but we wanted to eat somewhere close and quick. Thought the diner would be perfect. We were the only people in the place. Our food took a half hour to come out and it was wrong so we had to wait even longer for it to be fixed. How does that happen with two customers in the diner??? We ordered a tuna club, onion rings, and a side order of toast and two drinks. The girl who served us seemed really out of it. The kid who sat us was having a conversation on the phone with AirPods in. When we finished our food, the server didn't even clear our plates before giving us the check. She let the dirty plates sit there and asked me twice if I wanted a box even after I said "no thank you". Poor service really makes for a subpar dining experience. I get it's not an actual restaurant but I still expect good food and service when I go out to eat anywhere. We definitely won't come here again.
So yesterday, 2/5, my friend and I decided to have a burger at one of my favorite places. Unfortunately, it wasn't opening until 4. Set on having a burger and nothing else, we opted to dine at the Village Diner in South Orange, since the burger joint across the street didn't serve me a tasty burger the first time I visited, but I'll try them again some day. I was a bit put off by the fact that this diner is underneath the South Orange NJTransit Station. I was more put off that it looked a little bit like an old coffee shop more than a diner (sorry forgot to take photo). Dubious, we walked in thinking that our stomaches were going to pay the price later. We were told to pick a seat and the young waitress, with the Wednesday Adams smile (she did warm up a bit later on) brought out the menu. Friend and I bother ordered the Village burger, which was a combination of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickle and ranch dressing. I had fries and friend opted for onion rings. It also came with additional pickles and coleslaw (I didn't eat the coleslaw as I don't like it). I have to say that I was surprised at how good my burger was. I had read reviews and so I wasn't expecting much, but my burger tasted very good. I ordered a medium well burger and that's what received. It was fresh, the lettuce, onions and pickles were crisp and for those who love onions, it was much more than a few slices, so much that I had to remove some. I tasted my friend's onion rings and they were delish. The batter around them was seasoned well and crispy and the onions tasted fresh. All settled into my stomach without any issues. Service was good and the waitress, while not overly friendly, did try to crack a smile. She did her job well and did come around to ask if everything was ok. When not serving people, it was good to see that she was cleaning the tables. Would I return, sure, why not, for some eggs with extra crispy bacon. And, for the reviewer who gave one star because his bacon was crispy, there's no other way to have it.
Two of us had burgers and they were overcooked. One of us had the Mediterranean chicken, and it was very mediocre. Basically chicken and tomato sauce. No Mediterranean flavor was blah.Yes this was a diner so you aren't expecting culinary wizardry, however the items we ordered should be fairly straightforward and easy to cook.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Really good diner with a lot of variety on the menu and great service. I order from here at least a few times a month for a nice meal that i know I'll enjoy.
The Food Is Amazing To Me On Saturday It Be Pack In Side And People Be Waiting Outside Are Sitting In There Car On The Bench. Just Being Patient. The Staff Are Very Kind And Friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Platter with Turkey Sausage Scrambled Eggs Potatoes with Onions
Friendly diner with great home cooked dishes. Amazing food made with lots of care. Excellent portions and delicious food. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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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
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.
Very slow to place. A soup came in 20 mins. I made the omlette to go. I was full with
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
The bathrooms are dirty and smell. Why?! Management please clean the bathrooms! The food portions were ok- the cole slaw and pickles were miserly. The food was decent.
Really good diner food in the diner capital of the world. Juicy burgers, the best fries, and milk shakes. Breakfast options are adequate. Decent price these days.Kid-friendliness: Seating and menu optionsWheelchair accessibility: The entrance is wide enough. Tables are accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Platter with Turkey Sausage Scrambled Eggs Potatoes with Onions