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Carnegie Diner & Cafe, Secaucus, NJ

Carnegie Diner & Cafe

4.1
4.1
138 Reviews
$30 and under
American
WE ARE OPEN !!!
New York City's Carnegie Diner & Cafe came to New Jersey !!! Our landmark restaurant will brink you the freshly made food daily from 7 am to 11 pm...
We only use Organic Eggs, Organic Burgers & Organic Chicken.
You have to try our PASTRAMI Sandwich!!!
Executive Chef/Owner Stathis Antonakopoulos high standards of culinary creations, will elevate your diner experience in new levels.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (201) 267-6111
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - North

    Great for brunch

138 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for dinner and then went the following morning with the kids for breakfast. It was awesome! The wifey said this is our new breakfast spot. The drinks are great too! And all servers were so nice and didn’t mess up!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Went for Sunday brunch with family and really wanted to enjoy this place… took over 10 minutes just for the server to come over and take our coffee orders (despite the restaurant being nearly empty). Thought the brunch was more of a “thing” but it was only 2 small pages from the whole menu. The $20 avocado toast was on the tiniest two pieces of soggy bread, not hearty at all. Aesthetically the place is clean and trendy but that’s about it, I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way.

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  3. Sheri

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It was really good. Everybody was really nice. I would definitely recommend it to friends I already have the drinks were really good

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  4. Anonymous

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We got there early and took us right away. Our server was very nice and perfectly attentive.

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  5. StuartB

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The waitress was very pleasant and the overall experience was wonderful

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  6. JCMom

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Really bad service- they never checked on us after the food was served, not even to top off coffee. Food was surprisingly mediocre at best. Pricey for blah food and bad service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Went for an “R&B night” and instead walked in to hear Miley Cyrus. The food and drinks were not great, but the waitress was very nice.

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  8. JenniferB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service was good especially during peak hours. We had a reservation but had to still wait about 15 minutes.

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  9. RandiP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The omelettes were small and not fluffy at all. The cheese wasn’t even melted. The salad was a nice touch but seemed to be placed there to fill up the plate. They only gave one slice of toast when everyone gives two. The hash browns were not good. They should have served home fries. The prices were insane! Way too much for breakfast! I’ve been here before and it was good but this was very disappointing.

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  10. HeatherV

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Seems more like a breakfast place or brunch. Went for dinner with friends and food was good but wasn’t completely what we expected.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING! The drinks were fire, the food came out quick and hot, & the DJ was on point the whole time!

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  12. KenB

    New York Area

    247 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    247 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Four of us had a very good time at the Carnegie Diner. The menu is extensive, the food and drinks are good, the portions are large, and the service is very cordial and attentive.

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  13. PatM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great, server not that friendly. Music and noise was loud.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our breakfast was so yummy - just advise you order your OJ with ice on the side as ours came out room temperature. Ambiance is really cool, chill, bright and very clean. DJ plays at 11am right on time. Menu is a little pricey but you’ll enjoy it!

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  15. AmparoG

    Miami

    98 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The restaurant is very nice, the food is good, as well as the service, but a little bit pricey.

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  16. NickM

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    We had a party of 7 and they have the balls to automatically put a 20% tip on the bill with the option to tip another 1, 3, 5%. Wow. This world is coming to Tip Mania. Although it was good food, it's not worth it for me to be forced to over tip for the service.

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  17. AlyssaP

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food is very overpriced and very poorly made. Eggs and omelets were not cooked correctly (either under or over cooked). Food came out warm not hot. Waitress forgot to bring coffee then disappeared. 1 star food at 5 star prices. Would not recommend.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I had a great time here. The food is delicious, the menu has a wide & vibrant selection, & the ambiance of the cafe is lovely, I’ll definitely be back.

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  19. Jess

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    food was okay, and so was the service. felt like we were a burden when asking for something like a refill, and one of our food items were wrong and they gave us a very hard time trying to get the right item.

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  20. SaibalD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service was not good, as we did not see server to laugh and interact in friendly manner and never came back to ask, how was the food. When we were leaving after payment, manager came as finally asked how was the food? I mentioned kids menu burger was not restaurant quality burger patty and it was dry, no cheese and they did not even ask if we need cheese. One of the pasta was well below restaurant grade and did not taste good. Drinks were pretty expensive but not bad. Manager said when I came why you did not tell me? Actually manager lied and he never came to our table of 5 people and I told him, you never came and ask and you server never asked also. He was little embarrassed, and said it is ok as I gave my honest opinion. You will find many good rating from me for many restaurants in Google, TripAdvisor etc. Manager gave us 2 desert items which was nice of him, which I did not want to take for free. But he forced and we did not oppose up. I thanks the manager for good gesture. I have to say there is an imbalance of price and quality of food here.

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  21. KathyH

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, great food, big portions. Will go back

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  22. Cindy

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Spent $150 for food and drinks that was absolutely horrible. Our hostess kept making mistakes with our order and our food was cold and over cooked. Not worth visiting, better dinners in NJ.

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  23. PaulineB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great diner! Lots of variety on the menu & for those of us who don’t eat animals, I really appreciate the plant-based menu. Wonderful dining experience!😊

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  24. WalkerT

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    The food selection was limited. Food was ok but I’ve had better for the money I spent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Super expensive. The same plates you can eat everywhere for best price

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  26. Smile

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    This is my fourth visit. But,this was the worst service, bad cold breakfast food and poor quality.Still paid nice tip because the waitress hovering over us to pay. Scary moment! But they seem to care about lively music.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Salad was full of tomatoes to fill the space. Way to much dressing. A puddle was formed on the bottom. Waiter barely checked on us. Instead they’re talking away.

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  28. MarilynD

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent as was the food. Out only complaint was why was the music so loud?? 🤣

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  29. DialerneE

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    This was a cute spot and I enjoyed it. The food was good, overall good experience.

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  30. BillB

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wanted a good deli sandwich without going into the city..corned beef and pastrami was great! Lobster Mac & cheese was great! Server 2 months in the USA from Greece was a pleasure! A manager recognized our 50th wedding anniversary with mimosas…very nice gesture. I absolutely recommend dandy hope to come back again.

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  31. JulianC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is phenomenal!! Menu is great service is great and wonderful environment!! Thank you fir a great time!!

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  32. MekaLu

    Greensboro

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was a bit bland but edible. Food options were good. Service was really good. Atmosphere was both family friendly and hang out fun.

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  33. sallyreview

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fun classic diner. Lots of good food for fair for NYC prices :)/ Great location and staff. Wonderful veggie burger.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Day Date with line-sister and her son The food was great, large portions and the ambience was calm

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    Food is absolutely not good. Wagyu burger tastes worse than a McDonald burger.

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  36. DenaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    For a Thursday there was a nice crowd. It was not excessively loud and the service was wonderful. The hostess sat us immediately. The waitress came over at the right times and was attentive. The person who was making my friends drink even came over to check how she wanted it and when it arrived it was perfect. Two of us had breakfast that looked delicious and they reported that it was. While my other friend had an impossible burger that she thought was lovely. I had a chicken BLT that was very tasty with parmesan and truffle fries that were scrumptious. I really enjoyed my experience and will be back. The portions are large just be aware!

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  37. LSFS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The food was horrible. Didn’t come out as ordered. It tasted really bad. Had to sendc2 things back. Our waitress left because she got into a fight with the cook. The prices were high for the quality of good. It was really loud. Just an all around horrible experience and we were looking forward to trying the restaurant.

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  38. ElisaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was delicious, we also got to sit outside which was really nice. Even though the drinks were also good, they took forever to bring them! Definitely going back there.

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  39. Xrayrussell

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Carnegie Dinef and Cafe in Secaucus, NJ is an over- priced, noisy and crowded restaurant. If you go there, I would recommend the outdoor seating area. There seems to be more space in between tables there, and the noise level is noticeably lower. We were there for brunch ( just the two of us) and were served cold steak and eggs, as well as having to put up with an unreadably long wait time for said food to arrive.

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  40. Shari

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Ordered an omelette and it was plated like a gourmet meal. Lovely waiter.

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FAQs

Carnegie Diner & Cafe is rated 4.1 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Carnegie Diner & Cafe

700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Secaucus
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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