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."