5/5 stars I stumbled upon the Dayton Diner in Jersey, and boy, am I glad I did! This hidden gem serves up some of the most mouthwatering dishes I've ever had the pleasure of devouring. Food Highlights The Burger The juicy patty was cooked to perfection, with a beautiful sear on the outside giving way to a tender, pink interior. The flavors exploded with each bite. The Fries Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. The Pancakes Fluffy, golden brown, and dripping with sweet syrup. The Omelette A masterclass in texture and flavor, with velvety eggs wrapped around savory fillings. Service Friendly, attentive staff ensured our cups were always full and our plates were never empty. Verdict Dayton Diner's culinary magic makes it a must-visit for foodies!"

We found this place by accident. It was a great find. The food was better than we expected. My kids loved the breakfast food that we tried. Next time we are close we will stop by again.

Kitsch '50's diner that does everything well. Breakfast all day rules and here it's a carbohydrate carnival Jersey style with hash browns, pancakes toast and waffles overflowing our plates. Service is swell as is the bottomless coffee. Calling this a typical diner is high praise as many of these stainless steel icons are moving upscale which is apostasy to lovers of all things dinerish. Typical wins the day. Five easy stars.

At food is always great here, prices are within reason and atmosphere is pleasant. Will come back.

50's styled diner with some great decorations and memorabilia. Service was very good as was the food. Definitely worth the trip.

Excellent fluffy pancakes and yummy French toast. We had a great waiter. Such a great variety of food choices even for breakfast! Owner was super nice! Only issue I had was that it was almost full so it made me nervous because of COVID. I would happily take out food the next time though. Would definitely recommend.

This diner moved to Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction and is a very welcomed addition to our town! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing experience! You are missing out if you don't try this new location! Best diner in central NJ!!!!!!

I love that 50s/60s vibe, very relaxing and really good classic comfort food. Just what I need when I'm Missing home.

Had Prius in for a check up at Dayton Toyota. Headed to Dayton Diner for a great breakfast. Have been here many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner even though it is almost 15 miles from home. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I hadn't been to Dayton Diner since last Winter. Great to see the owners and wait staff.. The farmers breakfast, two eggs, two slices of French toast, two pancakes, two sausage links and two slices of bacon with home fries, wasn't on the menu, but they made it for my anyway. Even offered me sugar free Smuckers syrup. Great meal, great atmosphere, great service! One of my absolute favorite JERSEY diners.

Atmosphere: When I arrived around 5:30, it wasn't crowded at all.  In fact, there were only 3 other parties in the restaurant.  I was hungry, so I wasn't complaining.  The outside is about as "diner" as you can get.  It's a big, shiny, metallic building.  The inside is the same, and as has plenty of booths, tables, and a full-length bar. The interior is one big open room so it can get noisy, especially with some of the old school songs. Coffee: The coffee wasn't good or bad.  There was nothing to write home about either. Food: The menu isn't available online which is not a big deal, but you never know what to expect.  Will it be a massive menu with 10 pages of specials or a small 2-page menu?   The Dayton Diner is the first, and there isn't much the menu is missing.  It has everything from breakfast to lunch and dinner.  There is a page of daily specials at all.  I was hoping to find a special that spoke to me, but there wasn't anything I was craving. I ordered the Taste of Greece appetizer which came with grape leaves, pita bread, cucumbers, and cucumbers. It was a simple but good appetizer.  It did lack anything unique or unusual. I ordered their burger with bleu cheese.  The patty itself was massive, but it wasn't anything unusual or unique either.  I would be surprised if it wasn't a frozen and reheated patty.  The french fries were a similar story, and while the food was okay, it wasn't the best ever.   It's unfortunate because based on the atmosphere, I wanted to love the place!   Service: Our waitress was friendly and refilled our beverages.  The food itself came out decently fast.  She was friendly, and the manager was friendly as well.