Henry's Diner — Restaurant in Piscataway Township

My friend and I went to Henry's Restaurant together this afternoon.（3/25）The restaurant is located at the first stop of Livingston Campus Plaza. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a long queue. Many students were waiting in groups to get in. Although there were a lot of people, I noticed that if you were two or more people, your waiting time would be longer. So, obviously, the fastest way to get in was in a group of three. Since we were exactly three people, we waited for about 10 minutes before entering. As soon as we sat down, a waiter came to ask if we needed water or drinks. They are so nice. Then, we started to order. Here's a tip: This restaurant accepts meal swipes for Rutgers students, but if you exceed the limit, you'll have to pay out of your own pocket. It's usually around 5 dollars. We ordered three different kinds of food. Philly Cheese Steak: The beef slices are fried to just the right doneness, locking in all the juices, and are served with melted yellow cheese and fried onions and sweet peppers. Each bite is like eating a steaming hot cheese volcano. The bread is lightly toasted. The side fries are sprinkled with powdered sugar, which mellows out the greasiness of the meat and adds a lot of points! The Classic: The golden fried chicken is fragrant as soon as it's served. The crust is crispy but not dry. When you break it open, you can see the juice oozing out. The chicken itself is well marinated and has a faint spice flavor, with a moderate saltiness. It's served with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices. The bread body is soft and slightly chewy, and the overall taste is very satisfying but not greasy. You can add some hot sauce for extra flavor, and it will instantly awaken your taste buds! And the R burger: Two thick layers of beef patties with layers of melted cheddar cheese, topped with fried onion rings and a special sauce! When you cut it in half, the sauce and cheese flow together. It's paired with a small portion of cool mixed cabbage and pickled cucumbers, achieving a perfect balance. (As shown in the picture) I highly recommend everyone to come and taste it. Besides, it's spring now, so you can have meals outdoors too!! It's just perfect to come in the afternoon. The gentle falling sunlight makes your mood...

Henry's Diner appears to be a small shop on the Rutgers University Livingston campus but it is a big part of students' daily lives. Henry's Diner provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays from 12:00-6:00 pm and their milkshakes are very good. I went on Wednesday, March 26 at around 3 pm and the wait time was about 10-20 minutes on a busy day which isn’t that bad for a food spot on campus. Although I bet every other student highly enjoys this spot, my personal experience with Henry’s Diner wasn’t the greatest. Specifically the customer service outside the store was not the friendliest. Being a first time customer, I was unsure on what line to stand in and there were no clear signs about lines. A lady came out and asked me if I was dining in or not and I told her I was taking out. I then remembered I needed to dine-in for a class requirement, so after entering Henry's Diner I went back outside in line next to my electric scooter which was turned off and mounted. The lady then came outside and said to me that I had told her I was taking out earlier. I informed her that I changed my mind and she went on to tell me that I would leave my scooter outside and aggressively told me to take my place in line. She was very nice to the other customers before me so it was surprising the way she came at me when I had simply changed my mind to eat in the Diner. This threw my mood off for the rest of my stay in the restaurant and spoiled my first impression of Henry’s Diner. I suggest that when employees greet customers outside to not assume they know how the Diner operates and counter customers confusion with kindness and reassurance. Other than that mishap outside, Henry’s Diner is cozy inside because of the glass windows letting the natural light in brightening the interior and the perks of being able to use meal swipes helps save money for students. Once settled in the diner, I ordered french fries and a vanilla milkshake. I wasn’t very hungry at the time, but I did find the menu had many options. My server was good and the fries and milkshake were very good. I wish my overall customer service experience was better, but since I am a student at Rutgers, I will probably give it another try...

Today, I enjoyed a nice meal at Henry’s Diner located on Rutgers Livingston campus in Piscataway, NJ. I got there around 12:54 pm, prime lunchtime hours, and only waited about six minutes to be seated. This depends on what time of day you go and how many you’re with, so plan ahead. If you're not taking the bus, be on the lookout for street parking otherwise, Google the campus parking rules and permits before entering a lot.

This campus diner captures that classic 1950s diner feel with its red booths, countertops, red neon lighting accents and steel interior, giving it that vintage New Jersey diner feel. They also keep it very clean in here.

Our waiter, Rohan, was prompt and friendly, serving us water right away before taking our order. The prices aren’t too bad, ranging from $9-$15. Students with a meal swipe can get a meal for $12 (drink included) before 5 pm. They also had some tempting daily specials- chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes and shakes. The great part about this diner is that you can ask your server to make substitutions if you have certain restrictions or find safe meals like the veggie burger.

We ordered the mozzarella sticks, Buttery Brioche French Toast, and Eggs Benedict. Everything came out within about ten minutes of order ordering. The mozzarella sticks were super yummy and had a great cheese pull— all great starters came with fries, so this was a plus. My french toast was like buttery heaven for my taste buds and quite delicious with the added compote. My friend enjoyed the eggs because they weren't runny and messy.

Afterwards, we waited ten minutes in the to-go line for some tasty milkshakes, I got a coffee shake for the energy, and my friend got their signature cake shake that comes with a slice of cake in and on the shake. Super rich and creamy shakes.

Frankly, this place is great if you want to enjoy some classic all-day breakfast or a quick bite before they close at 6 pm. Perfect place to eat for any Rutgers students or...