

In the North, it’s called by the brand name, Taylor Ham.

There has been a war waging in the state for generations about Taylor Ham. It’s 100% Angus beef topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, egg, and a truly Jersey treat - the tangy flavor of Taylor Ham. On the burger side, the unique Trenton Burger stands out. Local and personal breakfast favorites include the Farmer’s Omelet with bacon, mushrooms, onions, and cheese and the Nutella banana French toast.

(including holidays), Paul’s lives up to its name as a family diner offering something sure to delight all ages and tastes. Open year-round, 7 days a week from 7 a.m. Paul’s first opened their doors in 1947, as they say, “back when the road was only a dirt road into town.” Take Paul’s Family Diner on Route 46 in Mountain Lakes for instance. Something Special: Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy with Creole Remoulade Sauce.Delightful Dinner: Chicken Milanese Wrap.For a little Southern flavor Jersey style, try Stateline’s fried shrimp po’ boy with Creole Remoulade sauce. Their breakfast lineup has 21 different omelets ranging from your basic American cheese or Western omelet to the unique flavors of the corned beef or Nova Scotia lox and onion omelet.įor dinner, there are salads (one of my favorites is the BBQ salmon salad), wraps like the chicken Milanese, and of course, sandwiches.
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The Stateline Diner’s menu is huge, not only offering your standard American fare of hamburgers and fries, but also full pages of incredibly delicious specialty items. Our first stop is in northern New Jersey on the state line with New York in my hometown of Mahwah - the Stateline Diner on Route 17. shrimp platter at Stateline (Photo Credit: Stateline Diner) 1. In no particular order, let me introduce you to nine of my favorites. Since I am a native Jerseyite but have long since moved away, I have made it a ritual on my return visits to make my first stop - and last with a few in between - a visit to a Jersey diner. Either way, they still offer up delicious menus and good times. Some of the diners remain unchanged and still have that quintessential chrome exterior, neon lights blazing, a line of swivel stools lining the main counter, and cozy booths ringing the walls next to large plate glass windows, while others have become more brick and mortar dining experiences. Today, there is no denying that New Jersey is the diner capital of the world with over 500 such eateries across its highways and byways. Best of all, they stayed open into the wee morning hours, sometimes 24 hours. Jersey residents quickly fell in love with diners - their meals were hot, delicious, and inexpensive. Welcome to the quintessential New Jersey diner, a Garden State tradition that dates back to 1913 when Jerry Mahoney took what was then the rage of eateries, a horse-drawn lunch wagon, and made it stationary, creating the first true diner. The portions are large, the ambience is electric with a joyful din of noise - teens laughing over milkshakes, workers enjoying a steaming cup before heading off to work, retired couples enjoying the house special. Gleaming beacons of shiny chrome, their neon lights beckoning you to come inside and sample from their mouthwatering menu.
