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Diners are abundant in Jersey, but it's hard to find a good one. My fiancé and I were running errands in the area on MLK Jr. Day, so we were looking for a lunch spot. A quick Yelp search presented me with Kenilworth Diner with pretty good reviews. We got there at around 12:30 and we were in and out in less than an hour (thanks to the great service). I ordered a patty melt, which comes with fries and a small thing of cole slaw. It was my first patty melt in life, and I really enjoyed it! I ordered it medium rare and that was exactly how it came out. I was going to swap the rye bread it came on for white but I'm glad I didn't because the rye was a great complement. My only complaint was that the bread had way too much butter on it, but that was my fault for not telling them to ease up on it beforehand. The sandwich was really filling, so I was only able to finish half. Fiancé had the crispy buffalo chicken wrap. He had the lunch special so this also came with fries, a bigger thing of cole slaw, and a French onion soup for a $1.50 upgrade. This might be the best $1.50 we've ever spent because the French onion soup was excellent. The cheese on top was nice and gooey and melty, and the soup itself had a great flavor and wasn't overly salty, like most French onion soups tend to be. I'm not a huge fan of buffalo chicken but he liked the wrap. He was also only able to finish half, so we had lunch for the next day. The diner does smell a bit musty in the back section where we were sitting, so try to sit in the front if you can. Not a deal breaker though so I definitely want to come back and try some of their other food.
Melanie TamMelanie Tam
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First of all: our waitress was awesome. She was very nice but also got straight to the point. She checked in with us and made sure everything was alright but also kept the distance. I wish we had the cash on hand to give a bigger tip. I forgot her name but it started with a B and I remember my receipt said Beatriz I believe. I got the Franks & Beans, with a side of Disco Fries with mozerella. Beans were great, exactly what you'd want them to be, filling and mildly sweet. The franks also were cooked thoroughly to the right amount; a little bit of crisp on the outside. Only thing I wish is maybe if there could be some special condiment to go with the franks, but i did try ketchup and it was alright. The potato salad that came with the franks & beans was alright -- didn't like the vegetables or the amount of vegetables they put in it, but it was still good. Disco fries were less in portion (it was a side, but it was just smaller in comparison to other diners) than I had expected, but that was ok because the franks and beans were pretty filling. I wish there was more gravy on them, as they only had gravy at the bottom of the plate. Overall, my FAVORITE diner so far. This place was poppin' on a monday night in may. Great and friendly customer service all around. 5 stars
Eric MaoEric Mao
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I’ve lived near The Kenilworth Diner for years and finally tried it recently. After finally visiting, I can say that I’ve been missing out on a great diner over the years! When my family and I visited on a Friday evening, the place was quiet, with not too many patrons and the service was very quick. The servers were friendly and attentive and checked in with us to ensure everything was good and even refilled our beverages. The food was cheap, with many anytime breakfast options for less than $12 with excellent portions of all of their options. They have many great options, but their Cherry Roll-Up Pancakes stood out since I have never seen something like that at a diner. I ordered them, and they were delicious. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a different breakfast option. My family and I enjoyed our meals and will definitely return in the future, and we would highly recommend the Kenilworth Diner!
thegiantrangerthegiantranger
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Very impressed! We ordered the chopped sirloin, a turkey clubhouse with disco fries. The lentil soup was 10/10 delicious, seasoned perfectly. The tasty clubhouse was stacked with sliced turkey and was a solid 8/10. The disco fries wasn't that good but in their defense, we are Canadian and disco fries is a poor copycat version of our poutine. The star of the dinner was the chopped sirloin. It was 10/10. Very flavorful. Its noticeable they use a good grade of beef. The home fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly. The only negative was the veggies. They were bland and boring. The waitress was very nice and attentive to drink refills. I absolutely recommend trying this place.
Mike FoodeeMike Foodee
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Good place to eat. No complaints, the food is like my grandma used to make😋
Valentin FriasValentin Frias
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Nearby Attractions Of The Kenilworth Diner Restaurant
The Kenilworth Hotel - Newark Airport West
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Basic Info
Address
614 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
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(908) 245-6565
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kenilworthdiner.com
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4.5
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Casual, family-friendly diner for a lineup of American fare ranging from breakfast to burgers.
attractions: The Kenilworth Hotel - Newark Airport West, American Shave Classic Barber, Golden Phoenix CrossFit, The Greek Store, PicKFish Pets, Kenilworth Jewelers, Smart Technology Plus, LLC, Auto Action Technologies, Micromax Computers, Nail Lounge Spa & Boutique, restaurants: Boulevard Five72, Jimmy Buff's Italian Hot Dogs, Star of India Restaurant, Ava's Kitchen & Bar, Big Apple Pizza, La Griglia, Opa Grill, Backyard Bar & Grill, Bagels-4-U of Kenilworth, Tum Thai

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