Gus's Diner Reviews Summary

Category: American restaurant

Address: 135 NJ-33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA

Phone: +17322940006

Rating: 4.4
based on 143 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The broiled scrod was outstanding as was the mashed potatoes (with brown gravy) and the sautéed spinach."
  • "The omelet was exceptional. It was not the normal greasy omelet that some diners and restaurants serve."
  • "Food came out timely, cooked perfect and it was delicious."
  • "The food is always hot and tasty, nothing's every over cooked or raw."
  • "I had the Gus's salad and it was delicious! Grilled chicken was done perfectly and not too much dressing."
  • "The veggie paninni was delicious and GREAT cheesecake."
  • "Bronzini and the fried flounder were both excellent."

Cons:

  • "Food is horrible. Hash browns are just boiled potatoes, toast was burnt, omelette was dry with no flavor."
  • "home fries were disgusting as they were sliced potatoes lightly fried and still half raw."
  • "Chicken was burnt - it was really not eatable, aircondition was not working and it was very unpleasant smell in the restaurant, tomatos were 100% tasteless."
  • "The food was extremely bland. Burger had no seasoning. Western omelet no flavor."
  • "Not happy with my omelet, over cooked!"
  • "The French onion soup was in a bland brown broth, and is served with a lump of soggy bread and a cap of thick gelatinous mozzarella."
  • "Very good service, but I ordered a burger it was dry not and stale probably the worst burger I have ever had."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are always warm and friendly."
  • "The staff are extremely friendly and the service is great."
  • "Everyone was very nice."
  • "Seems like a locals spot as customers were greeted on familiar terms, many smiles, some names."
  • "You know it's a good place when the boss checks on the customers to make sure everything is good."
  • "They asked many times if I needed anything. They were good, good service."
  • "Our waitress was excellent and the service overall was terrific."

Cons:

  • "The waiter had the nerve to argue with us over it before finally bringing what she asked for."
  • "Asked for napkins 3 times and never received."
  • "The waitress was bothered by my sitting down. Threw the juice on the table."
  • "Waitress argued with me about a missing glass of orange juice."
  • "Waiter was super nice and attentive."
  • "Waitress never returned to the table to offer up coffee refill or ask if we needed anything."
  • "The even charged me $1.30 for more cream cheese for my bagel."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "An ideal place for meeting, eating and complying with all restrictions during this time."
  • "Delightful place to enjoy a meal with great service."
  • "It is a great place to eat and to share with family and friends!"
  • "This diner is extremely clean and bright and cheerful."
  • "They recently renovated and the atmosphere feels more like a restaurant."
  • "The eating area and restrooms were clean."
  • "Always a great place to visit and eat with family! The wholesome atmosphere and the customer service is impeccable."

Cons:

  • "There are so many flies that it makes it difficult to eat without getting one in your mouth."
  • "Very dull atmosphere, no music!"
  • "The diner appears to be very popular and I’m scratching my head trying to figure out why."
  • "Could use a deep cleaning. Bathroom facility esp. ..changing table is gross."
  • "It’s very dark, dreary, and it’s dirty."
  • "The place needs a good cleaning!! The floors & bathroom are really dirty!!"
  • "Very busy, so it was pretty slow. Very, very noisy."

Value

Pros:

  • "Food is good for price... specials give amazing price point."
  • "Prices are more than reasonable, food is good and served quickly."
  • "Price is good, especially for what you get."
  • "Great prices, food and portion sizes."
  • "The cost was not too high."
  • "Excellent prices (considering what Biden has done to this country) and A+ customer service."
  • "They have the best breakfast food I recommend the pancakes they are out of this world!!"

Cons:

  • "The bill was over $75 and was not good."
  • "The price was the worst part, $18 for a waffle, 2 eggs, and a little bit of bacon is too much."
  • "They even charged with 7.00 for a plain grilled cheese without any sides."
  • "Be prepared for a $50+ bill for 2 adults and 2 kids under 8."
  • "Bill ended up being $100. Definitely not worth the price."
  • "Horrible food, over priced.. you would think for the price I paid it would of been quality food."
  • "The one dish we got was a hot open roast beef sandwich which was extremely dry."

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