Empire Ii Luncheonette

Never noticed this place before as it's in the middle of an old strip mall and unless you are looking for it, you just don't see it. I actually saw it on Google Maps and thought, what the heck is that place? I drove over for lunch. It's an old school diner ... a greasy spoon, and I say that in the most positive way. I loved it! It's very authentic and everyone in there has probably been there many times before, except me. Loved the waitress, although I didn't get her name. She was a hoot! We were talking about how it's good to try new places and she said, "So, where are you going to go?" I said, "here! I'm doing it now!" Haha. Anyway, the place is old but very clean and personally I loved the red covered stools and booth seats along with the vintage signs on the wall for Pepsi and Coke. Lots of Marilyn Monroe's and Elvis's, too. I had a simple cheeseburger and fries (with cheese) and a coffee. It was great, and the prices were extremely reasonable especially for this area! I usually spend $25-$30 on lunch and I spent $11. Cheaper than McDonalds, too ... so, I'm lovin' it.

This is our absolute favorite breakfast place in NJ. We love finding places with that “old time diner” feel which is exactly what you get here. It’s always the same waitress, the same guy who checks you out. Service is always very pleasant. The omelettes are always outstanding, which is hard to find nowadays! We try to come at least once a month.

Food is great, I’ve ordered a few times from there and their food is delicious. Staff there is very pleasant and patience for me. I’m very indecisive all the time and they have gone as far as to recommend what to eat. Every time I come in here we talk about random things in life. They don’t treat you as just a customer by giving you the food charging and sending you in the way, we’ve had plenty of conversations making me feel like we are friends. Totally recommend this place. Actually on my way there now and again not sure what to order.