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Colonial Diner-East Brunswick

Diner

One of the Most Revieweds in East Brunswick Township


Address

560 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Website

www.colonialdiner.com

Contact

(732) 254-4858

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) great (14) nice (8) time (7) fries (7) delicious (7) friendly (7) chicken (6) service (6) diner (6)
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  • 5/5 Mar P. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here for dinner with my family, and it was an interesting experience. The hostess seated us at our table, then someone else who wasn’t a server got us our drinks. Our server, Grace, was very nice. I got the penne alla vodka with chicken, which came with a salad. The salad was okay, the dressing was interesting, I think that it was very mild and needed a little more flavor. The penne alla vodka was amazing, the sauce was nice and there was a good amount of sauce in it. The chicken they added on top was a little dry. I will say that we waited quite a bit for our food, maybe about 45 minutes, but it was good nonetheless. I came in hungry but I had to take home a meal’s worth of leftovers, which tasted amazing the next day. And Grace was very attentive and welcoming with us. All in all, I think the food was good, and the service was excellent, but the time waiting for the food could have been improved.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ylsme H. 9 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    The place looks good, nice renovations done. Love the fries and omelette was good too. French toast was okay. Will definitely come back with family.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laura P. 3 months ago on Google • 313 reviews New
    Very big and bright diner. Bewarw bathrooms are in a busy area where waiting staff comes and goes. Service was great. Turkey hash was a nice tasty option. Hash browns could've been a little browner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michele D. 1 year ago on Google
    Consistent meals. Generous portions. Our server Philip is great! I always love when we have him. Super nice, accommodating, and very helpful!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daviri P. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Food was very dry, non flavored and a little cold. Definitely not going back there, I don't recommend anyone wasting their time. Service was okay, our waitress seem on edge with another employee and the whole experience was very disappointing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony S. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the Sky High French Toast. I don't usually order something so whimsical but today I wanted to try something different. It was huge! I enjoyed eating it and the fruit was delicious. I highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dominique J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place!! Service is phenomenal!! Philip was our waiter and he was wonderful and very funny !! My mother and I had a great experience. Hector helps us out as well and was very nice. Only reason I give it 4 and not a 5 the French toast was soggy and the turkey bacon wasn’t cooked all the way and the home fries was delicious but my mother had the pepper jack burger and she loved it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 7 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Growing up in East Brunswick, the Colonial Diner was a staple place to eat at any hour of the day/night. Many years later, I found myself coming back to meet up with family still in the area. The choice this time was the veggie burger with sweet potato fries. I also picked at some onion rings. There were a few things missing as an option - no potato or macaroni salad. But the coleslaw was yummy. If you want comfort food and a large selection of different cuisines, this is still the place to come to. Service is great, food is delicious and prices are quite reasonable. The place was busy which says a lot. Still as reliable as always!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 spider j. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    This is a great diner always very satisfying friendly staff waitresses are very attentive to your ever need the food from breakfast lunch or dinner fantastic hot open roast beef platter in photo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia G. 10 months ago on Google
    I recommend ! Clean and pleasant restaurant. Very friendly and attentive staff. Perfect breakfast!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph P. 1 month ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    Always have a great meal here. Always great service too and thev variety and prices are dynamite! One of my favorite diners for sure.

  • 5/5 Britteny A. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Stopped in here on the way to the hospital to visit my son. My boyfriend & I got the pepper Jack burger. It was delicious! The fries were hot and crispy too. I would definitely come back up here just for the diner food! My father got the western omelette(not pictured) but he was highly satisfied as well!

  • 4/5 Marco M. 9 months ago on Google
    Party of 5 for brunch. Generous servings and a great value. Clean. Breakfast omelette was fluffy and tasty. Enjoyed the potatoes. Like most places nowadays, service was a tad slow but friendly (another way to think of it: we didn't feel rushed). Now, on my select list of go-to breakfast diners.

  • 5/5 Lion & Poodles a. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered the wild mushroom and Italian omelettes. The food was delicious and service was quick and friendly.

  • 1/5 Anna R. 4 months ago on Google
    While the food was good, I had literal pieces of copper wire IN my pancakes. It was only one piece at first but as I kept eating I saw 2 more. My assumption is from the griddle and the brushes they use to clean it…. so if you’re thinking about getting something from off the griddle I would reconsider.

  • 5/5 Georgie 5 months ago on Google
    There were 6 of us. My sister In laws boyfriend and me had omelets with hash browns that were ginormous! Everything was more than you could eat. The waitress was amazingly friendly and courteous, and we all got exactly what we ordered. Positively great food and huge selections . HIGHLY RECCOMEND this place. What a beautiful atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ashley C. 5 months ago on Google
    Haven’t been here in years since I moved out of the area. Upside is updated and looks great. Food was excellent! I had the Mediterranean omelet and French Toast. Cold brew was good quality, not watered down or acidic tasting. Great return experience. Will be coming back in the near future!

  • 4/5 nazzytime 8 months ago on Google
    July 4 at 12:30. Bit short staffed Place is clean, airy and well lit. Frittata Mediterranean with side of Corned Beef. Waffles. Great food!

  • 2/5 C. A. 9 months ago on Google
    This used to be me and my wife’s favorite diner. Have only been here twice since the pandemic and the food is nowhere near what it used to be. The waiters/waitresses are very nice and always have been. But not the best kids menu. Anyway, we tried to place a pickup order for dinner tonight but the lady on the phone told us that they don’t do kids meals for a pickup order. Very strange. Not a family restaurant I guess.

  • 4/5 Scott E. 1 year ago on Google
    Ask for Terry and you won't be sorry. Treats you better than mom does at meal time. I had the Cobb salad and shouldn't have had lunch earlier in the day. Two meals, easy. Skip the cream of broccoli soup but their fries are crispy and seasoned. Little Bit of Everything breakfast is just that and delicious. Stop by the dessert counter on the way out and grab a slice of cheesecake to go with the leftovers later.

  • 4/5 Victoria S. 9 months ago on Google
    I’ve been coming here for a few years. The food is always very good. As far as the wait staff, I’ve had amazing experiences and some not so much. But despite all that, if you were looking for really good food. I highly recommend this place.

  • 2/5 Karryne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Apparently this is a chicken pot pie, described on their menu as “Fresh roasted chicken, celery, carrots, and peas in a supreme sauce, pastry crust.” Door dash has it priced at $19. I would’ve been better off getting a similar entree at a nearby fast food restaurant.

  • 2/5 Vartino C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service. Top notch However the cheesecake to go was rancid. Got my wife ill. Two bites and she had to toss it out. Tasted spoiled. My chocolate cake was also old. Tasted like refrigeration. Stay away from the desserts. Burgers were excellent however

  • 5/5 Patrice D. 1 year ago on Google
    My breakfast was delicious. Got French toast with home fries and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and attentive. My waitress Maria was a sweetheart and took good care of me during my visit. Will be going back next time I'm in the area. 🙌🏾👍🏾

  • 5/5 Sal P. 1 year ago on Google
    If you know, you know. A must have if you visit NJ/NY. Sandwich was DELICIOUS!! Server was perfect, very welcoming and friendly. Hash browns were nice and crispy. Everything was spot on. Thank you for a great meal!

  • 5/5 Sean T. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited Colonial Diner today with my family for brunch. Good food expected from a long standing Jeresy diner. Large portions at very affordable prices. I got a large omelette with home fries with a side of toast for $15 dollars. Server was really great, he memorized all 6 orders without writing anything down and got everything exactly the way we specified. He made some great recommendations and was very observant to our needs, brought crayons for the kids and coffee for the table immediately after we finished it. All around a great experience and the food was definitely larger portions than I expected, solid value and I'd definitely be happy to come back here again for a meal any time of the day!

  • 5/5 Michael B. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife got a grilled chicken sandwich today for lunch. She got about halfway thru the second half of the sandwich and that part of the chicken was raw. We didn't make a scene and told the waitress. I figured the manager or owner would of came over to apologize but no they didn't. They told the waitress making it half price is good enough. This could of gotten my wife very sick and not even come over was horrible. I asked the for the manager. After explaining we don't want anything else and her ignoring me completely. She finally took it off the bill. I will never ever go there again. This was one our favorite Diners. Me being in manager of retail and restaurants "when u worry about pennies you lose dollars ". Also they don't worry about food safety and possibly getting people sick.

  • 4/5 Joseph T. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    I am a loyal customer for over 30 years. Most of the time I have my food picked up ( average bill $50), but I do eat in about 6-7 times a year with others. Today I discussed with the manager that I almost swallowed a piece of plastic from a container of soup. The roof of my mouth was cut and I bled for several minutes. Manager was very short with me and reluctantly handed me half the price, seemingly not believing me. I will continue to come to the diner ( good food, good service), but was shocked at the attitude. Not even a simple sorry would have been good enough.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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