Empire Diner

Our favorite thing about this place is the amount of gluten-free options they offer! There's always a seat, it's always big and loud and friendly, the menu is huge, and my two Celiac kids have excellent options, including pancakes and waffles and french toast for breakfast, which they never get at any other restaurant. One of our favorite places.

Always service with a smile here. They have all the traditional favorites diners are known for. Their cheesecakes are made in house by his staff. Outstanding. The gluten free cheesecake is a special treat my daughter loves. The owner takes pride in ordering top quality foods, like the bacon he has. I like my bacon crispy, and unlike most places, ordering it crispy or well done results in you actually getting crispy well done, flavorful bacon. The owner is involved in the community. His staff prepares meals several days each week for a non profit that delivers them to local people that need the support. He is involved in coaching kids athletic teams, his wife is involved with a local PTA. 14 years ago, my family survived a late night fire that destroyed our home. We had been customers at another diner in the area that he managed at the time. I lost my wallet , atm cards etc in the fire . He gave a neighbor a gift card for us. At the time he didn’t even know my name . When we got a ride to his diner that morning to get our breakfast , I apologized for not having cash, and told him I only had the gift card. He was stunned, saying “that was your house?” He fed my family for three weeks before he would even let me use the gift card. That is the testament to the character of the owner and his wife. I eat here several times a week, and enjoy every meal. Update: I still love eating here. Great food. Great people !!!

Came on Labor Day and happy the place was still open at 8 pm. We were even happier when we experienced the great food and service - as this was one of the best diners I've ever eaten at. No small feat, as I was raised in NJ and have been to my fair share of them. The gluten free options were also fantastic! They had a seperate menu full of options for my wife and son, not just GF rolls or buns just to placate the Celiac set. Wife reported that it was the best grilled cheese sandwich she had outside the house in a long time! And the fries were on point!