Jefferson Diner
Diner and American Restaurant$$$$
Lake Hopatcong
"Host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri,..."(6 Tips)
"The Jefferson Diner is one of the best diners in New Jersey."(2 Tips)
"Wow, great meal, loved the Greek moussaka."(2 Tips)
"the pierogies are to die for!! great breakfast skillets too."(2 Tips)
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Danielle KerrDecember 10, 2011Been going here since the early 2000s and not much has changed - except the menu has vastly expanded due to popularity. Everything is still delicious! If you like desserts, try their éclairs.
Sessuale A ChocolatNovember 6, 2017Greek lamb gyros were outstanding!!! The best ever!!! Lobster bisque was so creamy and delicious!! I will be returning to dive in deep for some grub!
Mel 🏒July 22, 2016Request Nick as a waiter ! What a great guy - very attentive and personable. Will be coming back just because of him.
Neil MarucaJanuary 11, 2015Good: large portions & menu variety. My egg white omelette had tasteless cardboard tomatoes + an unappealing brown skin on it. Industrial shredded potatoes were fast-food like, lacking flavor
Linda RDecember 14, 2018My family and I have been going here since they opened and have definitely seen a decline in their food. When we’ve ordered takeout they either forgot something or gave us the wrong item.
Jose TaverasAugust 24, 2024Really good food, great taste, really big menu and great service. Will definitely come back.- Neil MarucaDecember 29, 2014Wow, great meal, loved the Greek moussaka. Server was quick and attentive. Sodas were strangely pricey, $2.99
- Italiano ItalianoaAugust 9, 2013The truth is the only reason why the Food Network went there so many times is that Jefferson Diner PAID Food Network to come there. One of the owners sons constantly called every 5 minutes into the FN
Michelle L.May 12, 2013Best items of the evening - wasabi mashed potatoes and, surprisingly, the rice pudding!
Andrea Chin-MessinaSeptember 29, 2013Matzo soup was awful. Steak dinner,Salad,Kids chicken fingers were good. Waiter was nice, when he'd eventually get to us. Mgrs seemed to not care of the answers when they asked how it was- Bill GustusFebruary 28, 2016Enjoying everything here! French onion in the nest is a family favorite!
nadine mFebruary 7, 2018Very disappointing. The french toast had no vanilla or cinnamon flavor, the pancakes were even worse. Bacon was thick, fatty &somehow also had a jerky consistency to it. I cook a lot & never coming bk
Joshua RiveraSeptember 5, 2013I wanted to see a lot (A LOT) of old people and eat mediocre steak and eggs, and boy was I ever satisfied! A+
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Best burgers around ...never had a bad meal....always a great experience! !!!!
Sit at the counter during a rush time and watch the crazy wait staff deal with the even crazier cooks.
Try the Phill Special- #15 Bronx Panini and add Chicken.
The nicest hostess works here...I think her name is Marcela? She's great. Good food too.
New Jersey NickMarch 21, 2011May be the best Diner period. Get anything here. You'll be happy. Read more
Jax OchsMarch 11, 2012Really good food but be careful... It's kinda pricy for a diner, but well worth it
Shannon BurdettMarch 14, 2013A little expensive for a diner.The food was low in quality.I ordered the farmers panini and the chicken was full of pink veins.My fiance ordered a chicken wrap and the chicken had bones in it.
Monika SanfilippoJune 16, 2011U should try the buffalo bill wrap if you like spicy... Its delicious!!!!!! :):)- Food NetworkAugust 10, 2011Host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri, samples the homemade moussaka at Jefferson Diner in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Mike AlbaneseSeptember 7, 2013A basic burger and they've managed to screw it up. The fries also tasted of old oil and we're compelely stuck together as if they were in a freezer too long. If you like frozen food stop here.
Popeye spinach salad with grilled chicken is the best and tastiest salad around.
John HydeSeptember 24, 2015Deserves all the praise for food. Service was spotty on my last visit, but not unbearably so.
Lily SmithMay 5, 2015Decent food but pricey. Not sure if it's really worth the money. Sparta Classic Diner is better.
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Jefferson Diner
5 Bowling Green Pkwy (at State Route 15)
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
United States
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
United States
Jefferson Diner is the place where friends and family come together. We have been featured on Diners-Drive Ins-Dives, Unwrapped, TLC, Fox 5 and Channel 12.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 AM–3:00 AM
(973) 630-0233
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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