Route 37 next to the CVS


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Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 4/16/2012

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I went to the trd yesterday for Sunday breakfast food was hot service was great and coffee was always hot and refilled in a timely manner. I even asked for extra egg for my daughterafter my food came out and they gave the extra egg to mefor free. This is and always will be a great place!




Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #23241Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 4/16/2012

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I went to the trd yesterday for Sunday breakfast food was hot service was great and coffee was always hot and refilled in a timely manner. I even asked for extra egg for my daughter my food came out and they gave to mefor free. This is and always will be a great place!




Review #23240Review by: TR LOCAL on 2/14/2011

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I grew up in Toms River and have always eaten there while I was a teenager and young adult. I moved to Boston 15 years ago and came back home to TR to visit friends and family. I bragged to my wife about the diner for months before we planned the trip and how I couldn't wait to get in there and eat a pork roll egg and cheese.
Well the laugh was on me. The hard roll was old, the egg was fried to a crisp and the cheese was barely melted. The service was crap, my wifes omelette was runny and not mixed well, you could see egg white. The service was as bad as the food. It's sad that it was once the best place in town.

Review #22013Review by: tow driver on 1/18/2011

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i stopped in there at about 2:30 in the morning after a job and i thought what a better place to go. i used to frequent the trd at night when i was younger. well i guess times changed there for the worse there. the service stunk, i waited 20 minutes for 3 eggs over easy and sausage! the manager was playing cards with his friends in the section of the diner that was closed with dim lights. he didn't seem to care when i complained either. i can't believe it has become the depressed gloomy dump that it has become. i'll never go back, the plate was ice cold which caused my eggs to be warm, not hot. the sausage and coffe was ok but not enough to bring me back. the service was embarresing

Award Nomination: Worst Service

Review #21837Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 7/23/2010

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TRD IS A CLASSIC!!! WONDERFUL FOOD, WONDERFUL STAFF! THE FOOD IS ALWAYS MADE JUST TO MY ORDER, THERE IS NEVER A PROBLEM IF I WANT TO SUBSTITUE SOMETHING... MY FAMILY AND I RECENTLY WENT THERE AFTER THE FIRWORKS AND HAD A WONDERFUL BREAKFAST AT 10 PM!! STAY THE SAME TRD!

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #20608Review by: evhillgrass on 3/19/2010

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because of my work i travel all the time, so i am always stopping somewhere to eat. i just left the TRD, besides the fact that the food and service were excellant.. a gentleman comes out of the kitchen and tells everyone, including myself the funniest jokes ever, I was cracking up, when someone beside me said ,Its not only the food, but also the entertainment.....

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #19614Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 3/13/2010

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best breakfast in town! Thanks for the homemade corned beef hash, cant get enough of it!

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #19566Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 3/13/2010

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Everytime my family and I go to the TRD we are greeted at the door as if we were family. It just seems like no matter who you are you are treated like a VIP. It really makes a difference when you have to get a good meal for your kids and dont have the time to cook a couple nights a week. The servers are always wonderful, coffee is always great. consistency goes a long way these days!

Award Nomination: Best Service

Review #19563Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 1/5/2010

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I GO TO THE TOMS RIVER DINER ALL THE TIME FOR BREAKFAST MOSTLY, IM A REGULAR AT COUNTER AND I HAVE TO SAY THE SERVICE IS ALWAYS VERY FAST AND FRIENDLY!!! THE COFFEE IS THE BEST AROUND AND THE FOODS NOT TO SHABBY EITHER. I HAVE TO SAY OVER ALL ITS A GREAT PLACE TO GO!!!!

Award Nomination: Best Service

Review #18948Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 12/24/2009

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No one greets you at the door.
The waitresses all stand around and BS.
We had to get up and ask someone to take our order.
The plates were chipped and we had to send back our eggs, they weren't cooked enough.
The coffee was good, we just had to get up and get refills ourselves.
The manager didn't seem to care about our comments, she just ignored us and handed back our change. We were not looking for a discount or a free meal.
We were just upset that it wasn't the same we remembered when we lived in TR 10 years ago.
TRD used to be the place to go to.
The previous owners used to always be on top of their game and keep the customers satisfied.

Award Nomination: Worst Service

Review #18837Review by: yellow on 7/15/2009

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Iv'e been to TRD numerous times and I have had nothing but GREAT experiences! My kids love it when I take them out to the diner to get some dinner and it is the first place my friends recommend when we get hungry, and the fact that it is open 24/7 makes it the most convienent. Whether we stop in for a quick bite or a full dinner the food is always hot and tasty, the service is exceptional and the atmosphere is very very friendly and family oriented. TRD is the number one place to go when you want to have a delicious meal with your family or friends. 5 stars!!!!


Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #17473Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 1/31/2009

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The trd is our go to place for a good quick inexpensive meal. The service is great from the warm greeting as you walk in to the friendliness of all the servers. It is a consistent restaurant that rarely disappoints. We love you trd!



Award Nomination: Most Comfortable

Review #16095Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 1/7/2009

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Trd is a great place to have a cup of coffee, meet with friends, or to have a bite to eat. Whether your ordering the standard breakfast, or a strip steak with veggies and a baked potato, its always consistently great. I recommend this place to anyone.

Award Nomination: Best Service

Review #15827Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 4/24/2008

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The TRD is a wonderful place to eat. The food is always fresh and hot, and the staff is always so friendly! No matter what time of day or year, the service and food is always consistently great!!!! This diner is such an enjoyable place to eat!

Award Nomination: Best Service

Review #13476Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 3/29/2008

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Food and prices very good. Much better than the one that was just remodeled up the street.

Award Nomination: Best Bargin Breakfast

Review #13166Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 3/5/2008

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I WAS SERVED A DEAD FLY AT THE TOMS RIVER DINER!
This was the worst place i have ever gone to. I recently moved back into the area, and years ago it used to be good! My boyfriend and I ordered the dinner specials. The food was aweful, it was slop with a ton of sauce thrown over it, the waiter dissappeared for almost a half hour, we had a horrible time getting refills. they forgot our salads and brought them out after our meal, the fries were soggy, the dinner rolls were microwaved and were like bricks. and the best part of all THERE WAS A DEAD FLY FLOATING IN MY COFFEE! I have already reported this to the board of health, but I have to say it is gross! another thing that drove me nuts is that there were tons of teenagers running arround in there making a significant disturbance. Dont get me wrong i am in my late 20's i am not some old foggie, but enough is enough! I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE AND I SUGGUEST YOU DONT EITHER!

Award Nomination: Hugest Dump

Review #12971Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 11/10/2007

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TRD IS THE BEST THING EVER. I CANT LIVE WITHOUT IT. EVERYTIME I PASS TRD ON 37 I GET DEPRESSED. I WANT TO LIVE AND SLEEP THERE.I WANT TO EAT BAGEL EGG AND CHEESE FOR BREAKFAST, CHICKEN CRUNCHY WRAP WITH FRIES AND HONEY MUSTARD FOR LUNCH, AND A BIGG HAMBURGER FOR DINNER LETTUCE TOM AND MAYO ON SIDE. IF YOU HAVE A KNOWN SET MENU IN YOUR HEAD YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL. IVE LIVED NEAR TRD FOR LIFE AND ILL NEVER EVER MOVE!

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #11846Review by: Joeel on 6/8/2003

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The eggs were AOK but the hash browns were misssing somthing.

Review #1975Review by: mgintrnj on 5/25/2003

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service is good,food is hot,prices are good,
wait time is average.good local diner

Award Nomination: Most Comfortable

Review #1889Review by: FoodLover on 5/13/2003

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The food is always hot, fresh and fast. The seating is right away, as soon as you walk in the door. The Staff is always friendly, no matter what time of year it is. The summers can be quite busy, but the food is worth it. They have the biggest diner cheeseburgers I have ever seen (in NJ). All selections are tasty and worth the trip, especially if you down at the Jersey Shore.

Award Nomination: Best Service

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of Toms River, New Jersey - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for Toms River Diner.