Warm and cozy atmosphere! Friendly service and the coffee Was hot!!! I gave it a five because the service was so good!!! I enjoyed the travelers omelette on the road again !!

The people that work there are super nice. As far as the atmosphere is concerned it's a typical diner. Yo just have to remember one thing, it's a diner, not a fine dining experience. The soups are very good, the rice pudding is excellent and the breakfast foods are very good. I'm fussy on my eggs and they care how they come out of the kitchen. Burgers are big - grilled cheese done well and there are plenty of fries. My granddaughter who really isn't a big dessert eater raves over the carrot cake. I haven't tried much other than "diner food" I don't trust a diner for chicken parmigiana if you know where I'm coming from. Place is clean- efficient and friendly.

I've lost count of how many times I've driven past the Metuchen Diner while driving to the nearby Whole Foods, Walmart or H-Mart but it was not until recently that I had the opportunity to actually have a meal there. I was getting my car repaired at the nearby AAA Service Center and hopped a Lyft to the Diner to have breakfast and I'm glad I did! I'm a big fan of classic American design when it comes to things like diners. With its giant "Metuchen Diner" sign, stone exterior, red roof and plants out in front this diner feels almost timeless. Sure it sits here in 2024 but it may as well be 1984 or 1974 from the look of the exterior and I mean that as a compliment! The interior also looks classic. When you enter there is a cashier/host station that recalls a different era. Look down and you'll see a couple small shelves behind glass. Many diners used to use these shelves to sell candy but nowadays if you see them they're generally empty. Still, it was a nice reminder of what once was. There are lines of booths on either side and there is a counter you can sit at to eat. Towards the back are some regular tables. Do not interpret my description as meaning this place looks old or worn down. Everything is well maintained and clean. I sat at a booth and my server was there very quickly to take my order. I wound up having my usual omelette with mushrooms, spinach and Swiss cheese. The omelett was good. Nothing to write home about but it was a good size and the ingredients tasted fresh. Much to my surprise, while looking at the menu I saw Scrapple! For those not familiar, Scrapple is a dish made of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal, wheat flour and spices (I'm way oversimplifying it here as the process to make it is very involved). The mash created from these ingredients are shaped into a loaf and slices and fried or grilled (it can also be broiled). I of course ordered it and man, you get a really good sized slice! It comes having been grilled so the outside is nice and crisp while the center is soft. The flavor is intense. Very Earthy and salty at the same time but other seasonings (possibly Paprika?) definitely come through. I found the best way to eat it was to spread it on toast which helped balance out all the flavors. Either way I was very happy to find it here! I enjoyed my time at Metuchen Diner and highly recommend it if you are in the area.

Ate there last week. Pleasant service. Good food. I wish they were open a little later.