Miss America Diner

Reviews

• Kyle R.

  star star star star star 8 July 2026

  Classic Diner.
  
  This is what Jersey is all about. Diners! Diners with counters, diners with vinyl booths, diners with stainless steel facade, diners that do classic dishes right.
  
  You can't go wrong with a burger, sandwich, any kinda breakfast, or a milkshake! The staff is incredibly friendly and it's a good sized location with ample parking as well! Which is a great feature for the area.
  
  Definitely my go to diner!

• Gina R.

  star star star star star 1 July 2026

  Where does a tastemaker have lunch with one's 79 year old, loud, hard of hearing Italian father in Jersey City?  Miss America Diner.
  
  Reminding us both things can be simple, authentic and endure the ultimate test of time.
  
  A meal for 2 can easily run under $20.  Building itself is an Art Deco masterpiece complete with stainless steel exterior, terrazzo floors and booth seating.
  
  Make no mistake, gourmet food in any capacity is not served here.  I assure you these are hearty versions of diner classics prepared properly with generous portions cooked simply.  When you have real things to talk about and don't want to be rushed or shushed, being in a comfortable setting with practical service and classic no frills food is the perfect setting.  Quite an extensive menu to boot.
  
  Dad wanted a "Health Salad."  Remember those?  One scoop of jello, fruit salad (preferably ambrosia) cottage cheese and some lettuce.  He attempted to order it and the waitress replied "what?  Sir, no one really orders that and we don't have any cottage cheese."  So he went with a triple decker turkey club and I choose the garden omelette with Swiss cheese.  I'm not even taking a star off for them not having this item.  I'm including it in the review to reflect my experience.  Hopefully next time we can come back and he can get his health salad!
  
  Proof the best things in life are (nearly) free.  Worth a trip for the diner classics and Art Deco building which IMO should be preserved and landmarked as such.

• Adalise M.

  star star star star star 28 June 2026

  Miss America diner is the best Diner in jersey city. The food is fresh and the staff is amazing. My favorite item was the burger with fries. So yummy! And the owners are the DOPEST! Thanks guys!

• Genesis R.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 28 June 2026

  Extremely rude service. Even the owner gave us attitude and was extremely unprofessional. Nothing more disappointing than a business who doesn't know how to treat people with respect. Would never waste money on such garbage

• M M.

  star star star star star 22 June 2026

  One of the original Jersey City diners. In fact, one of the best restaurants still standing that serves good old fashioned homecooked meals. Order a cup of coffee to start. Then fill up on tuna salad on white bread with extra mayo and a side of fries with brown gravy. Life is good.
  
  No one rushes you to eat. No one waiting for your table and the service is the best!