Summit Diner Reviews Summary

Category: Diner

Address: 1 Union Pl, Summit, NJ 07901, USA

Phone: +19082773256

Rating: 4.6
based on 131 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Wow, there's a great atmosphere here, a natural ebb and flow to the bustle of the business and it's patrons."
  • "This diner is very cozy atmosphere with a retro look. It feels like a step back in time."
  • "It’s a classic greasy spoon with old time charm and great people behind the counter."
  • "The food is out of this world and the atmosphere is cool and the people are great."
  • "As soon as I stepped foot into the Summit diner I was greeted by the sound of sizzling eggs and old school charm."
  • "It's such a nostalgic taste of Americana."
  • "The atmosphere is phenomenal."

Cons:

  • "The diner itself is not very accessible. There are steps up and the inside is tight, which makes the tables outside a good choice for those who move differently."
  • "It’s small and on some days and times you can barely move in there with all the people."
  • "The inside is very tiny and I don't want to eat with your staff practically breathing on me as they walk back and forth at the bar."
  • "Disappointed. We traveled to try this recommended diner, only to discover NO HANDICAPPED ACCESS."

Service

Pros:

  • "Extremely fast service and respectful workers."
  • "The staff is so incredibly friendly."
  • "Service was fantastic too."
  • "The service was amazing."
  • "The service was very good, the waitress was attentive and on point."
  • "The wait staff was busy but are very attentive."
  • "Service could not have been more attentive or speedy."

Cons:

  • "The server was nice, but it took some time to get my drink."
  • "Our waitress never once checked on us while we were dining and we had to flag her down when we needed straws."
  • "The gentleman that greeted us was extremely rude and responded with 'good luck' when we asked about getting a table for 2."
  • "However the waitress was extremely rude when needing to ask us to move."
  • "The cook was our waiter and he was rude, was cursing loudly, and was generally an unpleasant person."
  • "I was there this morning, the waitress was very rude because I was in a table by my self."
  • "The service was absolutely horrible...took forever for a server to even come over."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was exceptional and I mean EXCEPTIONAL."
  • "The best food I have had EVER!"
  • "Taylor Ham egg and cheese on a fresh roll and the sausage egg and cheese are my families favorite."
  • "Ordered the crab cake eggs benedict and it did not disappoint!"
  • "Everything is prepared in house, even the mashed potatoes!"
  • "Everything is hot fresh and delicious."
  • "The food is excellent, the prices reasonable, and the service is outstanding."

Cons:

  • "Food was average."
  • "Our food was average at best, as the home fries were bland and Taylor ham should have been cooked longer."
  • "The chicken was tough and and many places I couldn't chew it."
  • "There was no cranberry sauce which always comes with turkey."
  • "The menu items aren't the most flavorful."
  • "The omlette was less than average."
  • "The pancakes I had are lacking flavor."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "The prices are more than reasonable."
  • "You get more than you pay for and despite being cash only, it delivers value for dollar, an increasing rarity in the monotonous diner universe."
  • "All in all, the meal came out to be 30.20 before tip, which is pretty good considering we basically got three meals."
  • "What a deal."
  • "Fast service..lovely hearty breakfasts..huge plates with everything and more..bottomless coffee..great quality..affordable."
  • "The prices are reasonable."
  • "The service was kind and prices were cheap."

Cons:

  • "And somehow the price varies from $9-13.50 EVERY TIME."
  • "Then my bill came and it was 20 dollars. I cannot figure out why it was not itemized."
  • "The lake of parking except for meters, the cramped dining area, and cash only make it hard to recommend this place."
  • "I don't understand how you can charge a microwaved chicken cutlet sandwich with fries of the side, 1 water, 1 root beer, and a egg bacon and cheese on a roll with barely any egg for 32 dollars."
  • "It’s cash only which I understand keeps costs low but still."
  • "If you're looking for a good diner experience don't come here... cash only because they are tax evaders."
  • "First of all you should know - cash only!"

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "There are tables outside, booths and an old fashioned counter with round stools."
  • "The diner is cash only, but there is an ATM across the street which is convenient."

Cons:

  • "The diner itself is not very accessible. There are steps up and the inside is tight, which makes the tables outside a good choice for those who move differently."
  • "Place has very limited seating and there are bunch of rules one has to follow."
  • "They are very strict with the seating policy."
  • "Rude owner, very tough to get a spot to sit."
  • "The only real negative is that it's hard to find parking sometimes because you just have to park somewhere in the downtown which costs money and can get busy at times."
  • "Disappointed. We traveled to try this recommended diner, only to discover NO HANDICAPPED ACCESS."
  • "The location is really unique though quite small so if you go during rush hours you may have a wait to be seated especially in cold weather when outdoor seating isn’t open."

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