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Jared Stump
One of the few OG Jersey diners left. I drove over an hour just to come here and made a day out of it with my family. We had to wait for a table, which was to be expected on a Sunday. The service was extremely fast and the food was high quality. You can be in and out in 20 minutes easily. Cash only.
I had a chance to talk to the owner and he is an absolute gem. This is easily one of the top diners in Jersey, if not the very best. Do yourself a favor and make the drive from wherever you are in the Garden State to eat here.
… moreI had a chance to talk to the owner and he is an absolute gem. This is easily one of the top diners in Jersey, if not the very best. Do yourself a favor and make the drive from wherever you are in the Garden State to eat here.
Daniel Sean
Absolutely the best diner you’ll step foot in. Great service and old school genuine North Jersey charm in the heart of Summit. The coffee is great and be sure to get the legendary Taylor ham & egg on a roll. Great diner, great people.
… moreLaAm
We had a lovely breakfast at Summit Diner in Union, NJ! The outdoor seating was perfect, great weather, a charming downtown setting, and we were even able to bring our dog, which made it feel even more welcoming and relaxed.
We ordered the Mexican omelette, spinach and feta omelette, French toast with bacon, pancakes and sausage, and coffee. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The ambiance is cozy and classic, just what you’d hope for from a diner experience.
That said, there was only one server managing the outdoor tables, which understandably led to longer wait times. She was warm, friendly, and doing her best, but clearly overwhelmed, especially with a line of guests waiting to be seated. Having an extra server would have really improved the flow and made the experience smoother.
Overall, it’s definitely worth a visit, especially with family or out-of-town guests, but try to go when you’re not in a rush. We’ll be back!
… moreWe ordered the Mexican omelette, spinach and feta omelette, French toast with bacon, pancakes and sausage, and coffee. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The ambiance is cozy and classic, just what you’d hope for from a diner experience.
That said, there was only one server managing the outdoor tables, which understandably led to longer wait times. She was warm, friendly, and doing her best, but clearly overwhelmed, especially with a line of guests waiting to be seated. Having an extra server would have really improved the flow and made the experience smoother.
Overall, it’s definitely worth a visit, especially with family or out-of-town guests, but try to go when you’re not in a rush. We’ll be back!
Adriel Brito
The food was really good, and the place has a nice and cozy atmosphere. The waiting time was also great — very fast service. However, I did see a rat inside the restaurant, which was a bit disappointing. The cleanliness definitely needs some improvement. Other than that, the food and service were great.
… moreJ Davis
Nice old feeling like a 50’s classic diner. Had breakfast and it was okay. Staff is welcoming and place is cozy.
… morePatricia N
I’m a huge Jersey diner fan and I heard about this place through a video on Business Insider. I’ve been meaning to go to a diner with the classic train car style and this place delivers. I went around lunchtime on a Monday and this place is packed. If you want a quiet meal, I recommend off peak hours. They do got outdoor seating but it feels more of a complete experience to eat inside. I got a simple coffee with biscuits and gravy and the whole place is no frills – just a sit down and enjoy your time vibe. It’s cash only but honestly, for a place like this, it works out pretty well. Prices are fair, service is quick, meals are what you expect, what more do you want?
The only caveat to the place is the parking situation. I’m no Summit native so when I tried to find parking, I found the 1.5 hour parking spots quite limiting especially as someone who wanted to walk around and explore this town. There are spots for 5 hour parking a little away but it’ll be a walk to get to the diner. The parking garage requiring reservations for non residents I also found the most bizarre system I’ve seen for parking in NJ.
… moreThe only caveat to the place is the parking situation. I’m no Summit native so when I tried to find parking, I found the 1.5 hour parking spots quite limiting especially as someone who wanted to walk around and explore this town. There are spots for 5 hour parking a little away but it’ll be a walk to get to the diner. The parking garage requiring reservations for non residents I also found the most bizarre system I’ve seen for parking in NJ.
Melissa Farrelly
Classic diner food. Huge portions served up in a traditional diner car setting. Family owned business where they cook the food right in front of you on a griddle. This place has delicious food and old school charm. Has a lunch special for 12.75 that include a sandwich, including a gyro and a few other selections, that includes soup, fries, coleslaw, and the sandwich. Enough for two meals for me. My husband grew up in this area and this is one of his favorite local breakfast places. He had bacon, eggs over easy and home fries. They kept the bacon coming. I estimated they fed him a pound of bacon (don’t judge). Can’t wait to return for breakfast or lunch.
… moreDev Null
We’re from (way) out of town and visit Summit occasionally. But we always eat breakfast here. The staff is friendly and engaging. The food is good…and the fresh squeezed OJ wonderful. Portions are large! If you eat breakfast here, you won’t need to eat until dinner and maybe not even then.
Our server was a delight. She remembered not only us from a visit weeks before, she remembered dietary restrictions and other things from prior visits – and everyone had a smile for us when we came and went.
We love the place.
… moreOur server was a delight. She remembered not only us from a visit weeks before, she remembered dietary restrictions and other things from prior visits – and everyone had a smile for us when we came and went.
We love the place.
Jacqueline Balza
“A wonder old-school diner experience that feels like stepping into a time machine! The food was incredibly fresh, and the home fries were absolutely perfect—crispy, not burnt or soggy. A true classic spot for comfort food done right!”
… moreHank Chang
When someone asks what a classic diner looks like, this is the place you can point out. it’s tiny, cramped, and has all the feel of a classic NJ diner – waitstaff are brusque but not unkind, they just don’t have time to hold your hand.
Two eggs, ham, comes with potatoes and toast. Ham was a bit piecemeal but that was a nice change of pace from the round cuts you normally get. The disco fries come with a healthy heap of gravy and cheese. The hot roast beef sandwich looks great, too, didn’t get one to go but will come back later for it. Heavy? Yup. Diner to the core. Cash only.
Seats here are very small – designed for a different era, so if you are big, you’ll need to sit 2 to a booth or at the counter.
… moreTwo eggs, ham, comes with potatoes and toast. Ham was a bit piecemeal but that was a nice change of pace from the round cuts you normally get. The disco fries come with a healthy heap of gravy and cheese. The hot roast beef sandwich looks great, too, didn’t get one to go but will come back later for it. Heavy? Yup. Diner to the core. Cash only.
Seats here are very small – designed for a different era, so if you are big, you’ll need to sit 2 to a booth or at the counter.