Park Diner and Pancake House (Linden, NJ)
Park Diner and Pancake House (Linden, NJ)
Formally known as the Park 27 Diner, the Park Diner and Pancake House has recently gone through new management. After doing a short run at Warinanco Park, I noticed the Park Diner and Pancake House. I couldn’t remember if I had been. It looked like a nice diner and I’ve been to Linden multiple times. After searching my blog, I realized I hadn’t been to either the Park 27 Diner nor the Park Diner and Pancake House. To be fair, this has only happened one other time and I usually remember which diners I’ve been (or not). That being said, sometimes I go to a diner at night and roads look different. No excuses though.
Park Diner and Pancake House Atmosphere: B
The Park Diner and Pancake House overlooks Warinanco Park. It’s a modern diner. It’s not shiny or metallic, but it is well kept with a large parking lot.
The inside has plenty of booths, tables, and a bar. Plus, the Park Diner and Pancake House also has a salad bar, which is increasingly more challenging to find diners with such.
Park Diner and Pancake House Coffee: A
The coffee at Park Diner and Pancake House was brewed hot and fresh and I couldn’t have asked for better coffee.
Park Diner and Pancake House Food: A
The Park Diner and Pancake House menu has plenty of options. Outside there is a large sign that says new menu specials and hospitality, which I found interesting. There are all of the regular diner options from pages of breakfast specials, lunch specials, and several dinner options like steak and seafood. By the name, I would assume they are well known for pancakes. I was between pancakes, french toast, or the avocado toast and ultimately I decided to order their avocado mash. Can you believe I’ve never had avocado toast before? A diner seemed like the perfect time to do it.
The avocado mash came with two pieces of toast topped with avocado and poached eggs. It also came with a grilled tomato, which I appreciated. It was delicious and fun to try something new.
Park Diner and Pancake House Service: A
The waitress at the Park Diner and Pancake House was friendly and my food came out fast. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Park Diner and Pancake House Cost: $
For my avocado mash and coffee, the cost was $11.
Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back to the Park Diner and Pancake House?
I enjoyed the Park Diner and Pancake House and I would go back. The food was excellent and there were plenty of specials I want to try. Plus, it’s right near a nice park, so I can see it being a perfect post-run spot.
Atmosphere: B
Coffee: A
Food: A
Service: A
Cost: $10-20
Overall: A
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Questions for you:
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