Spinning Wheel Diner Reviews Summary

Category: Diner

Address: 283 US-22 E, Lebanon, NJ 08833, USA

Phone: +19085342577

Rating: 4.3
based on 123 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "But pasta, eggplant-perm and waffles were really good."
  • "Food is delicious & big portions."
  • "Great variety of omelets, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers."
  • "The soup was absolutely delicious."
  • "Food was great, the waitress Elena was very nice."
  • "The soups were good."
  • "The stuffed flounder was amazing."

Cons:

  • "The food is not fresh."
  • "The potatoe pancackes looked like they were pre made frozen kind with some flavor but, i am used to more flavor n texture like homemade ones."
  • "The eggplant was burnt and the tomato sauce was more like tomato paste."
  • "Also they ran out of bread."
  • "The chicken soup was bland and had chunks of onion."
  • "The crab cakes were like croquettes - all breading."
  • "They cooked my friend's pasta with rancid cheese; she ended up feeling sick all night."

Service

Pros:

  • "They are very accommodating of large groups and provide excellent service."
  • "Service was very good."
  • "Everyone was very friendly."
  • "Always seated right away and the servers are attentive!"
  • "Service was excellent and most things came with soup too."
  • "Our waitress was warm, attentive and knowledgeable."
  • "The food and experience was great, and the waitstaff friendly."

Cons:

  • "The waitress started laughing which was very inappropriate."
  • "Our waitress seemed to not want to be there and seemed to be dismissive of my wife, Gluten Allergies."
  • "Walked out after waiting over 15 minutes with no service."
  • "The hostess telling us rudely that she will be right there."
  • "Today the staff gathered around the counter seemingly laughing at an overweight customer."
  • "I saw a waitress who has worked there for years come out of kitchen with her finger in her mouth then smeared her saliva on the cheeseburger she was serving."
  • "Waitress never asked us how our food was."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Always a homely feel to it, great for a relaxed breakfast or lunch or even dinner."
  • "Fine old style roadside diner...wide selection of choices on huge menu. Very reasonable prices."
  • "The diner was spotless."
  • "Love the look inside as it takes me back to the diner I used to go to in the 90's when I was in high school."
  • "The environment was cozy and quiet!"
  • "Such a unique place! I'm very glad I stopped."
  • "The diner is old-style quaint."

Cons:

  • "But the fact that the atmosphere was unprofessional, I will not be returning anytime soon if ever."
  • "Almost forgot to mention the disgusting rest room. There is no possible way that can be ADA compliant."
  • "The smell of the dining room was distinctly unpleasant--(mold? dirty cleaning water?)."
  • "One bummer worth mentioning though is that I have overheard, on several occasions, what appears to be the owner, talk down to his employees and make comments on their appearance."
  • "Unfortunately this diner has declined over the years. Not sure if it's new owners. The servers are very good. But they really increased their prices and the quality has gone downhill. It's sad."
  • "Diner was too cold also."
  • "We walked in with a large group, which was fine to be split up, but the serving staff began complaining about the size of the group before we even sat down."

Value

Pros:

  • "Very reasonable prices."
  • "There’s not many other places where you can get so much food for such a low price."
  • "The prices seemed very reasonable too."
  • "Totally worth the price u pay."
  • "There are usually 7 or more dinner specials under 12$ and the food tastes great."
  • "Dinner was very tasty, the exterior charming, staff delightful, and prices reasonable."
  • "Very reasonable prices, attentive and friendly service."

Cons:

  • "Food was so so and a little pricey though not over the top. Portion was a little small considering how pricey."
  • "$36 is pricey for breakfast for 2 that wasn't anything to write home about."
  • "Maybe because there aren't more options out here or maybe they don't do enough turn over business but the quality of the food is surprisingly low and the prices exceedingly high."
  • "Prices bumped up in a big way. Specials gone for breakfast. Over 22 dollars."
  • "The Whole Shrimp Salad is overpriced at >$20."
  • "They really increased their prices and the quality has gone downhill."
  • "Bought a gyro sandwich and grilled cheese and no drinks Bill was $24. Wow, I will not return."

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