Lakehurst Diner Restaurant

401 NJ-70, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, United States
+1 848-600-6358
$$$ Diner , Breakfast restaurant , Restaurant
(1696 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Lakehurst Diner Restaurant is a classic diner-style spot nestled on NJ-70 in Lakehurst, serving up hearty, no-nonsense American fare with a strong emphasis on breakfast and comfort dishes. It feels like the kind of place where locals regularly drop in for a solid morning meal or a casual dinner without fuss. The atmosphere balances a welcoming, neighborhood feel with a clean and well-kept interior, making it comfortable for families, solo diners, and groups alike.

This diner is best suited for anyone craving generous portions of traditional diner classics. Breakfast is a particular highlight here, especially the large, fluffy pancakes and various egg plates paired with bacon or home fries. The menu’s range — from sandwiches like the substantial Lakehurst Panini and Cuban Sandwich to heartier dinners such as prime rib and meatloaf — reflects a focus on straightforward, satisfying meals rather than trendy or experimental cuisine.

Service here tends to be attentive and warm, with staff who are easy to spot moving efficiently through the dining room and often remembering regulars from previous visits. The kitchen keeps things moving at a steady pace, which helps during busy weekend mornings or early dinners. This is a place where you could easily settle in for a relaxed breakfast on a weekend or swing by for a quick friendly meal after a day out locally.

The crowd is likely a mix of local families, workers grabbing a dependable plate before or after their shifts, and travelers passing through who want unpretentious food done right. The interior has a diner charm without feeling stuck in the past, and clean lines and cozy booths encourage lingering—especially with a cup of their notably good coffee.

Overall, Lakehurst Diner fits a local lifestyle centered on comfort and familiarity, rather than trendiness. Visit mid-morning or early evening to avoid peak lunch rush hours and enjoy a genuine slice of New Jersey’s diner culture.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

1696 Reviews
John Majane

26 Dec 2025

Great place, good people and quality food at a reasonable price. Kitchen is fast and the servers make sure you are ok. I had the Lakehurst panini, it was huge! I ate half of the sandwich, fries, coleslaw and pickle. I took the other half home and had it for lunch today!

Mark A

27 Nov 2025

Excellent breakfast and pancakes. Hot food and fast service. Coffee is very good. Pancakes are large, light and fluffy. Hungry man is $11.95. 2 eggs (small), 2 pancakes, 3 pieces of bacon, sausage link, home fries. Portion size was very fair. The eggs were very small and the only slight drawback.

Lubomira Rosen

21 Nov 2025

It was our first visit on very sad rainy day, but from the moment we were seated the sunshine came in the form of our wonderful waitress Mary, who was in happy mood, dancing and being just everywhere she could there for us...that was amazing first impression of our dinner and everything else was great - the food was very good (the portions were humongous), the atmosphere is very nice, place is spotless and looks like it was refurbished not to long ago (besides the bathrooms, they need attention). The kind of music they played was perfect (at least for us) and the volume level was also good - we could have comfortable conversation... If nothing would be good (but it was), I still would definitely come for the cheesecake - out of this world..we definitely going to be back for breakfast and lunch too (we will be back Mary..! - there is something about Mary)...

Kendra Allegra

31 Oct 2025

Excellent food and service! Amazing pancakes and home fries!

Stephanie

19 Oct 2025

Nice atmosphere,clean, the waitresses always remember us … Even if we’re not in their section, they always come over and say hi to me and my kids. Makes the place feel welcoming and homie for sure. Food is pretty good, never had a problem

Tina Simon (nowalkerbait)

15 Oct 2025

I wanted a turkey dinner so I stopped here on my way home. The packaging didn't fair well, I leaned on it. My fault. But I put it all in a nice bowl. That turkey gravy is divine!! Thank you for such great customer service too!!

serena d

24 Sep 2025

I am obsessed with this diner. They're everyone friendly. They offer large portions of decent food at a very fair price. I eat here whenever I'm nearby. It is consistently good.

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