You have the classics. If you’re going for breakfast you can always do the omelette.

You can do the pancake stack with a side of pork roll (or Taylor Ham if you’re up north).

You can do the waffles with fruit and whipped cream on top.

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And you know those are always going to be great. If you’re going for breakfast food you’ll be hard-pressed to find better food elsewhere in the country. Our diners always know how to do it right here in Jersey.

And it’s no secret that you can go to a diner here for a meal at all hours of the day. In my college days, I loved to go for the post-midnight meal of mozzarella sticks and soup. Looking back on that, I’m not sure how I ever used to do that.

The thought of eating food at 3 a.m. just isn’t as appealing as it once was.

But what is becoming more and more appealing to me is going to a diner for dinner and getting a grilled chicken BLT wrap.

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It’s an easy order, but it’s one that you know is going to be good. It’s a classic. It’s simple. And sometimes the simple and classic order is just what the doctor ordered.

Get a side of chicken noodle soup with it as well and you’re golden.

It’s underrated and quickly became one of my favorite diner orders.

I usually go now for breakfast. But I might have to change up my routine and go for dinner more often.

After all, they’re really good at doing both.

NJ Diners that are open 24/7

Hours as of September 2023.

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