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Diner with old-fashioned burgers, shakes & cocktails in nostalgia-heavy setting at Newark Airport.
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Address: Terminal C Gate 109, Newark, NJ 07114
Phone: (973) 648-6791
Website: http://www.gardenstatediner.com/
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Details. . 74% recommend (217 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 3 Brewster Rd Terminal C Gate 109, Newark, NJ, United States, 07114 ; Links. .
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We are a classic American diner in the diner capital of the world, New Jersey! Located in Terminal C, Gate 109 of the Newark International Airport.
Garden State Diner – Restaurant
Garden State Diner, located in Terminal C of Newark Airport, embraces the classic diner experience with a modern twist. Offering a wide range of op…
Reviews
GYOUZA DAISUKI
For airport food, this place is surprisingly decent.
Garden State Cafe is not fancy, but very practical and comforting when you are tired from travel.
Coffee is okay, better than expected. Food options are simple but reliable, sandwiches, breakfast items, nothing risky.
Staff is fast and efficient, they know airport timing is everything.
Seating area is casual, sometimes noisy, but that’s airport life.
出発前にさっと食べるには十分。
Not destination dining, but solid choice inside Newark Airport.
… moreGarden State Cafe is not fancy, but very practical and comforting when you are tired from travel.
Coffee is okay, better than expected. Food options are simple but reliable, sandwiches, breakfast items, nothing risky.
Staff is fast and efficient, they know airport timing is everything.
Seating area is casual, sometimes noisy, but that’s airport life.
出発前にさっと食べるには十分。
Not destination dining, but solid choice inside Newark Airport.
傻小孩
This chicken waffles is the best I ever had. The fried chicken is REAL chicken thigh (I was expecting frozen chicken tender/fingers, but it’s fresh). You can see the crispy skin (at the bottom, I did not photograph that), and it’s not greasy at all. It’s definitely house made. Waffle also tastes amazing and goes well with the chicken. If I had time I would like to personally greet the chef and tell them this chicken waffle is the best i ever had
… moreBrian E.
Yes, it’s an airport restaurant and you have to take that in perspective. I looked at the google Raton and this seemed the best of the batch—I choose poorly…
Ordered the cheesesteak with extra green peppers and onions. Welp there were virtually no onions or peppers. For that matter there was no steak. Maybe 3 ozs. And it was quite overcooked, sawdust texture from being over chopped and the bun was of a hotdog texture as well. Fries were cold and flavorless. Finally, I had an issue with my bill and I was informed there was not a manager on duty and there would will not be one tonight. I won’t be back under any circumstance.
… moreOrdered the cheesesteak with extra green peppers and onions. Welp there were virtually no onions or peppers. For that matter there was no steak. Maybe 3 ozs. And it was quite overcooked, sawdust texture from being over chopped and the bun was of a hotdog texture as well. Fries were cold and flavorless. Finally, I had an issue with my bill and I was informed there was not a manager on duty and there would will not be one tonight. I won’t be back under any circumstance.
Roxanne Bussell
The bagel with BEC was delicious!!! The Cuban with coleslaw also delicious!!!
The fruit parfait I would skip and it’s way overpriced.
The Nutella shake was good too.
The service was below par, once they take your order you never see your waitress again:(
They also add on a 3% employee retention to your tab not sure if it’s NJ thing or not.
Overall I would eat again but get it to go.
… moreThe fruit parfait I would skip and it’s way overpriced.
The Nutella shake was good too.
The service was below par, once they take your order you never see your waitress again:(
They also add on a 3% employee retention to your tab not sure if it’s NJ thing or not.
Overall I would eat again but get it to go.
Mher H
I should have learned my lesson the first time. On a previous trip, I asked if a breakfast sandwich would take long; they promised 5 minutes, but after 20 minutes of waiting, I had to sprint to my gate empty-handed just to catch my flight. I didn’t even have time to get a refund for the food I never got.
Fast-forward to today. I’ve seen more peanut butter on a toddler’s high chair than on this bagel. If you look closely at the photo—past the sadness—you might see the ‘hint’ of PB they promised. Less of a spread, more of a watery translucent glaze. It’s like the bagel sneezed and this was the result.
I fly through EWR regularly and will not return.
… moreFast-forward to today. I’ve seen more peanut butter on a toddler’s high chair than on this bagel. If you look closely at the photo—past the sadness—you might see the ‘hint’ of PB they promised. Less of a spread, more of a watery translucent glaze. It’s like the bagel sneezed and this was the result.
I fly through EWR regularly and will not return.
k2 H
!!! DO NOT EAT HERE !!!
THERE WAS GLASS IN MY FOOD AND I HAD TO VISIT THE ER.
I visited this restaurant on 9/23/25 to get some food before my flight back home. In my coleslaw, there was a piece of glass that I only found because I bit down on it while I was eating.
My server didnt come back after my order because they were busy and this other server talked to me instead. She treated me horribly and never once apologized. When I asked for a manager, she told me the manager wasn’t there and that I’m fine because the glass is on the plate and I should leave. She also threw away the glass. I felt like I was trying to be reasonable and just wanted to go home, but after that I got mad and I started to feel a lot of pain in my stomach. I own a restaurant myself so I could not believe these workers could be so careless with people’s food.
I asked several times for a receipt but was refused. I asked for help getting medical assistance and they said they didn’t know and brushed me off. I eventually dialed 911 to call the police to get a receipt and an ambulance to take me to the ER because I didn’t know if I ate any glass. If something happens on the plane I wouldn’t be able to get help.
What was supposed to be a simple meal turned into me missing my flight when I have a busy day tomorrow and a hospital visit. This was my worst experience at both an airport and a restaurant.
… moreTHERE WAS GLASS IN MY FOOD AND I HAD TO VISIT THE ER.
I visited this restaurant on 9/23/25 to get some food before my flight back home. In my coleslaw, there was a piece of glass that I only found because I bit down on it while I was eating.
My server didnt come back after my order because they were busy and this other server talked to me instead. She treated me horribly and never once apologized. When I asked for a manager, she told me the manager wasn’t there and that I’m fine because the glass is on the plate and I should leave. She also threw away the glass. I felt like I was trying to be reasonable and just wanted to go home, but after that I got mad and I started to feel a lot of pain in my stomach. I own a restaurant myself so I could not believe these workers could be so careless with people’s food.
I asked several times for a receipt but was refused. I asked for help getting medical assistance and they said they didn’t know and brushed me off. I eventually dialed 911 to call the police to get a receipt and an ambulance to take me to the ER because I didn’t know if I ate any glass. If something happens on the plane I wouldn’t be able to get help.
What was supposed to be a simple meal turned into me missing my flight when I have a busy day tomorrow and a hospital visit. This was my worst experience at both an airport and a restaurant.
Magda Cristina
Review: Terrible service.
I was very poorly treated, with a complete lack of professionalism, attention, and respect for the customer. The front-desk attendant did not allow us to sit on the chairs simply because we placed our order at the counter, which is completely inappropriate and disrespectful. The experience was frustrating and far below expectations. There was no concern about providing courteous service or offering any solution. I do not recommend it.
… moreI was very poorly treated, with a complete lack of professionalism, attention, and respect for the customer. The front-desk attendant did not allow us to sit on the chairs simply because we placed our order at the counter, which is completely inappropriate and disrespectful. The experience was frustrating and far below expectations. There was no concern about providing courteous service or offering any solution. I do not recommend it.
Jun Simons
For an airport, I was pleased that garden state diner serves reasonably well made dishes, though you do pay a bit of airport tax with the prices.
The omelette and eggs were good—average american diner vibes, and the pancakes were nicely done, they had a bit of a fried dough feel. The fruit salad was very fresh and perfectly ripe, better than expected. The pork sausages they use could be improved.
Overall a decent place to eat, and it seems better than everything else in the terminal. Might normally give this a 3 stars but in an airport where your options are slim, this is a great pick
… moreThe omelette and eggs were good—average american diner vibes, and the pancakes were nicely done, they had a bit of a fried dough feel. The fruit salad was very fresh and perfectly ripe, better than expected. The pork sausages they use could be improved.
Overall a decent place to eat, and it seems better than everything else in the terminal. Might normally give this a 3 stars but in an airport where your options are slim, this is a great pick
Brandon Nunez
We had an excellent experience here. The atmosphere was inviting, the food and drinks were great, and everything came out quickly and tasted fantastic. What made the night stand out was our server, Michael, who took amazing care of us. He was attentive without hovering, friendly, and really on point with timing. He made sure we had everything we needed and checked in at the perfect moments. His professionalism and great attitude turned a good dinner into a great one. We will definitely be coming back and asking for Michael again. Highly recommend.
… moreJerry Harrow
Great food and reasonable prices for a an Airport restaurant.
Awesome Monte-Christo sandwich — huge, think French toast and substantial filling.
Nice blackened Chicken Caesar salad. Not overly fancy, but still a great option.
The bakery case looks like it has some superb muffins, croissants, bagels, cake slices, and salads to go. Far better looking than most quick-grab airport options.
… moreAwesome Monte-Christo sandwich — huge, think French toast and substantial filling.
Nice blackened Chicken Caesar salad. Not overly fancy, but still a great option.
The bakery case looks like it has some superb muffins, croissants, bagels, cake slices, and salads to go. Far better looking than most quick-grab airport options.