Jefferson Diner

Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Diner

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Hopatcong
#12
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
33%
rating percentile
Address
Jefferson Diner, 5 Bowling Green Pkwy # 12, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone
(973) 663-0233
Website
www.jeffersondiner.com
Status
Open · Closes 1 AM

Jefferson Diner is a restaurant located in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Lake Hopatcong. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Lake Hopatcong city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #12 of 22 restaurants in Lake Hopatcong. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Jefferson Diner

The World Famous Jefferson Diner is owned and operated by The Seretis Families. We have been featured on multiple TV shows, Channels, and have received numerous awards for quality, service and philanthropy. We are very proud to be called America's... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 dan libman · Jul 2025

Have been coming to this place for the last 20 years. Never a miss. Never a bad meal. Always cozy atmosphere! It’s been a while since our last time here since we moved, but last night my son and i decided to grab a late night snack! I must add that the diner is next door to the Tavern and shares menu and drinks. Place is very big and typically you will find a seat! Menu is HUGE and it would take me years to try all of it - but they have options for each meal of the day and each taste and diet… I opted for a crock of chilly - always a sure win and buffalo chicken wrap. My son had chicken noodle soup (which was huge) and a cheese steak. Comes well equipped with fries of your choice, coleslaw and a tasty pickle… Over the years - calamari, nachos, wings, gyros and buffalo chicken salad -

★★★★★ 5.0 Bryan B. · Jan 2026

Absolutely love this diner !! Been coming here for years and always make it a point to visit if I’m in the area. Huge menu with options for everyone. Tons of space for patrons & very, very clean dining area. Service is also great they accommodated changes to my order as requested My favorite dish here is their Moussaka platter, absolutely DELICIOUS !!! Best one I’ve ever had. Huge portion comes with soup, greek salad, and pita. The bechamel topping always cooked perfectly. Thank you for many years of delicious food !! Also I think Guy Fierri and many other famous people have come to dine here. It’s a true gem ! -Bryan B. (many time customer)

★★★★★ 5.0 mimi o · Jan 2026

Great Diner. Stopped here on News year Eve 2025 for a bite to eat after visiting my daughter & grandkids. The Service was great our waiter was polite & friendly. The food came out quick & hot. Our waiter checked on us a few times to make sure everything was ok & if we needed anything. I wish I remembered his name. I did leave him a tip which was about the price of my bill for 3 people, he was a sweetheart. The Diner was busy, but not overly noisy & was very clean, it had plenty of parking & the lot was lite up for a walk across a dark lot, felt safe & prices were fair for the large amount of food they give you. I highly recommend this place.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Just Witty · Mar 2025

Stopped in for breakfast with my elderly grandmother, who uses a wheelchair, and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. They immediately found us a table that made her dining experience more comfortable, which I really appreciated. The overall atmosphere of the Jefferson Diner is warm and inviting, with a classic diner look and a large menu that includes plenty of dietary options—always a plus. I ordered an orange juice, coffee, a crock of French onion soup, and a Reuben sandwich. Most of the meal was solid—the coffee and Reuben were both satisfying, and everyone else at the table seemed happy with their dishes. The only miss for me was the French onion soup. It arrived with two slices of cheese draped over the top that were more burnt than melted. The broth, which I think is t

★★★★★ 5.0 Ben Skidmore · Oct 2025

Best diner in North Jersey! More food than you can eat, so be prepared to take some home. Try the Reuben or the GIANT French toast. They're all about Google pic views (see attached), so get some eyeballs on this one and let's rack it up!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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