I love a classic New Jersey diner. It might just be the most quintessential New Jersey meal, especially if you’re ordering a plate of pork roll (or is it Taylor Ham?) or a late-night dish of disco fries. But it seems like those diners are becoming fewer and further between every year, especially if you’re looking for one that still looks and feels like the old days. Well, the good news is, a new retro diner in New Jersey has just opened – but not where you might expect! To find Around The Clock Diner, you’ll head to the massive American Dream mega-mall and go to the dining district on the third floor – and there you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Around The Clock Diner is designed to look every bit like a classic 1950s eatery, only elevated in every way with a few surprising twists to the cuisine. So head to the mall, head upstairs, and get ready for a blast from the past.

American Dream, the fast-growing mega-mall in East Rutherford, has just received a very exciting new addition.
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Around the Clock Diner just opened in January 2024, but it's brought a charmingly retro new dining experience to the mall's third-floor dining concourse.
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This diner looks exactly like a classic diner from the 1950s, only jazzed up with a touch of the design of a city brasserie.
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The menu is still classic, though - for breakfast, you'll be able to dig into hearty plates of eggs, potatoes, breakfast meats, or pancakes.
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For lunch and dinner, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and classics like meatloaf are all on offer.
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And of course, there are those dishes that bridge the gap - like this spicy chicken and waffles, quickly becoming a fan favorite.
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Save room for dessert! There's the classic cake and pie counter like you probably have at your local diner.
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But there's also a unique donut option that lets you customize your own treat.
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A big way this restaurant is different from other diners? It has a full bar with signature drinks, many named after retro movies.
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Have you eaten at Around the Clock Diner in American Dream? What did you think of this just-opened retro diner in New Jersey? Let us know in the comments section! You can see the full menu on the Around the Clock Diner website, and the Facebook page of this retro diner in New Jersey is where you’ll find out about all the latest specials. The American Dream website has the full listing of hundreds of stores, restaurants, and attractions – including Blast 7D, New Jersey’s most advanced theater attraction. And if you’re looking to take more than one day to enjoy the attractions here, book a room at the Homewood Suites by Hilton East Rutherford – it really does feel like a home away from home.

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Around the Clock Diner, 1 American Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA