Lacey Diner

Forked River, NJ · Diner

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Forked River
#8
of 59 restaurants
City Percentile
76%
rating percentile
Address
Lacey Diner, 530 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731
Phone
(609) 693-5565
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Lacey Diner is a restaurant located in Forked River, NJ. It is one of 59 restaurants listed in Forked River. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Forked River city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #8 of 59 restaurants in Forked River. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lacey Diner

Lacey Diner & Restaurant now under new ownership. The place where retro meets modern. The Lacey Diner has a new breakfast & lunch menu featuring specialty sandwiches and new specials every weekend. Come and see the new Lacey Diner.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Meghan Cahilly · Dec 2025

Oh my heavens where to start! This diner felt like such a window into the community. Everybody knew everybody and it was so wonderful to see how warm and friendly they all were. Felt welcomed in immediately by the staff and the other guests. The food was WOW! Portion sizes were large, prices were reasonable, flavors were incredible. I felt like I needed to be rolled out the door, I was so so full. I would 10000% come back here and recommend it to friends. If you're in the area, so yourself a favor and stop in!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura Crossan · Sep 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in Lacey! I had the absolute best lunch experience at the Lacey Diner with my 13-year-old daughter, and we are still raving about it! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. You can tell this place is run with heart. We ordered a classic cheeseburger that was cooked to perfection — juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. But the real standouts? The crispy, golden fries (seriously addictive) and the homemade coleslaw — fresh, tangy, and totally delicious. You can taste the love in every bite! And just when we thought it couldn't get better, we tried the Oreo ice cream dessert of the week. Oh. My. Gosh. Hands down, the best dessert we’ve had in ages — creamy, dreamy, and absolutely unforgettable. The cherry on top was the

★★★★★ 5.0 Drew D · Aug 2025

Awesome quality and the price is perfect. Will definitely be returning. You can tell everything is made with love and care. Never had the chance to come previously as they closed too early but with the later hours I finally got to experience the Lacey Diner. I had a Banga Burger that was on the weekly specials. It was a shrimp patty burger with bang bang sauce and it was incredible. My party also got a chicken Parm that was great quality and large. The fries are also a perfectly cooked mix of crunch and soft. Respect to the owner too as they actually work at their business. Too often the owners of restaurants are lazy and don't ever put themselves in the shoes of their team to actually see the experience and how it's running. Great place in every way, highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 P Growney · Dec 2025

Food is excellent and hot to the table. The wait staff is welcoming and friendly. The cook staff is experienceed in what they prepare. Food is fresh and the facility is clean. They make the best coffee around and served in terrific sized mugs, plus always bring refilled. very welcoming to new patrons as well as regulars that come frequently. The establishment also supports community activites such as military and local food bank.

★★★★★ 5.0 Donna Lynn · Feb 2026

Stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Great diner, generous breakfast portions, hot coffee was delicious (I'm pretty picky about my coffee;), love the seasoning on the home fries, omelet was packed with veggies, bacon, and cheese, challah french toast was fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, the owners are completely delightful! We drove an hour to check it out and will definitely be back soon! THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY SPOT!!

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

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