Connie's Restaurant

Connie’s is pure comfort. The food hits every time, pancakes that melt in your mouth, bacon with the perfect crunch, and coffee that keeps coming. Lunches and dinners are even better, with juicy burgers, golden fries, and desserts that taste homemade because they are. The place is amazing, the staff are kind, and the food is always fresh and hot. Connie’s isn’t just a local spot, it’s where great meals and good moods meet.

It's a local favorite, they don't overcharge and the coffee is good and you get a nice big mug. My personal favorite is the pepper and onion omelette with cheese. It comes with a wonderful home fries and some rye toast.

If you’re looking for a really nice family Breakfast, or Lunch. “Connie’s Restaurant”is definitely the place to be! The service is great, and the food is delicious. I ordered spinach omelette, with links (breakfast sausage) on the side. and wifey ordered French toast. As you can see in the pics, the food was as delicious as it looked. I would definitely recommend Connie’s as a “Go-to” restaurant .

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Having lived in New Jersey for 37 years, I've had my share of diner experiences, but Connie's is truly a cut above the rest. It's a genuine slice of Americana that delivers on both delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. My recent visit was fantastic, and the omelet with turkey bacon and wheat toast was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful 🇺🇸😋. What makes Connie's special is the feeling you get when you're there. It’s a classic diner experience, where the friendly staff makes you feel right at home. It reminds me of the kind of honest, quality places I grew up with in the Bronx. This is a great local spot and an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates a great meal in a classic, cozy setting. 🇺🇸 — Jim Farrell, author of Uncle Matty Comes Home and veteran of the 110th Military Police Company #ConniesFarmingdale #NJdiner #BreakfastNJ #DeliciousFood #ShopLocal #DinerLife #ComfortFood #SupportSmallBusiness #FarmingdaleNJ #FiveStarReview 🇺🇸

The foods so good I almost forgot to take a picture! I've been going here occasionally for years while growing up and Connie's has always been my favorite diner! The food is always consistently amazing and the staff is so nice! You go there and you'll always enjoy it I got an omelette with hash browns and a sausage patty, but I also recommend their chicken salad sandwiches! Absolutely delicious!

Always very good. Food, service and atmosphere is great. Best onion rings ever.

I've lived nearby for a while and have always thought it as a staple of Farmingdale. The food and service is always excellent with affordable prices. Everything is great, ranging from their sandwiches, to their pork rolls, all the way down to their pancakes. It's a great place to take your family with plenty of options and great people.

Fabulous place for breakfast or lunch, or both. Great professional and friendly staff and the food is always excellent!

My wife and I have been going there for a few years now and have always had outstanding service along with their great food and a friendly staff. We love the down to earth and family oriented atmosphere. We highly recommend it

The Ham and Swiss club sandwich is the best thing I've had here! I'd recommend it. The other fare, like the blueberry pancakes and sausage is more basic diner food. However, the pricing is so cheap and you'll not get anything bad quality no matter what you order. For that, this place is great!

So many people mentioned this was a good place and I don't see it. The pancakes were quite flat, not thick and fluffy. The french toast was also quite thin. For the prices, I would've saved my money and gone to IHop instead for the senior meal or one of the combo breakfasts. This place didn't have "Disco Fries" or any type of desserts....no cakes or pies at all. I was thinking this was a diner but nope, just your basics I guess. I won't go back.

This diner has brought the town together for 50 years--and may it do so for 50 more. Website 8/10 The website has slick, simple navigation without too much delay. It can best be defined by its responsiveness from the breakfast and dinner menus to the very circle surrounding "Celebrating 50 Years." It also includes a segment dedicated to the history of the diner. The menus are easy to find if you venture around the site a little bit, though they may be difficult to read. The logo is a bit transposing upon the upper parts of the site. Brand 8/10 If you ever drive down Farmingdale's main street, the sign and the entrance stand out perfectly. The small town aesthetics definitely work as the strongest point of this business with its simple, consistent color scheme. The blocky letters invite all age groups into this business. Within the interior, there were many wooden decorative signs you would typically expect to find in many family-owned diners. There were also awards showcasing the distinct importance Connie's Restaurant has in Farmingdale, continuing to operate for 50+ years. Other than that, the interior aesthetics did not evoke any distinguishable sense of identity. Environment 10/10 In the restaurant business, you sell not just the food, for you also sell regional identity, a hang-out spot, and a sense of belonging. Does Connie's Restaurant sell them? I would absolutely say so, since I witnessed many age groups coming to this establishment--and it was not even the afternoon yet. With a vibrant environment comes the noise. We were given a booth with an insulated wall separated the diner into two parts, which helped cancel out much of the noise. The clattering dishware was more prevalent than the patrons. The physical space allows for a diner famous town-wide to accommodate many people within a single span of time. There was not a lot of opportunity to view outside the windows except to view the sidewalk and Main Street. Connie's Restaurant accepts only cash payments, which I don't consider a sustainable, long-term strategy for any business circa 2025 to have. I personally did not have a problem continuing to pay in cash, however this policy will set this restaurant back in the future. Staff 10/10 The staff were attentive. When I made my order, I had that barely awake whisper and the waitress heard everything I said clearly. Waiting Period 10/10 I consider this an important factor in its own right. I can say that I had no issues with waiting, for our orders came quickly. As mentioned before, the noise was not a problem and we were able to discuss future business without any disruptions. Food 7/10 The food is where an entire restaurant revolves within circumference around. I can say that I felt underwhelmed by the food of Connie's Restaurant. I ordered the bacon-and-egg sandwich with a side of crinkle fries. I did not expect much beyond that, but they were both quite dry, while the fries started to harden. The fluffiness of the poppy-seed buns outweighed the bacon and eggs in taste, but there was enough fluff to scoop up the remaining ketchup left behind. If shrinkflation played a factor, I can say that it was not the biggest problem for me, since I was able to eat my entire course on a cheaper bill. Also, because I had orange juice to include citrus into my course, I cannot complain too much. Comes Together Well? 10/10 I had no complaints that outweighed the diner experience, for everything came together well. There are many questions that could be asked for the future of Connie's Restaurant, such as "How can it stay relevant? What are important symbols that help it stand out? How can the food become more zesty and lively?" Rating 9/10 I am limited by what I can score this diner, so I will try to round out to either 4 stars or 5 stars. I will then explain why I made such a change. Rounds Out To... 5/5 Stars When it comes down to making the ultimate decision, I cannot find it within me to give this a lower score. With rising costs and a sporadic market, expect a lot of unpredictable phenomena to occur. What can alleviate such chaos is to rebuild our communities by supporting local businesses. Connie's Restaurant is quite literally at the center of Farmingdale and can help bring it together for 50 more years. Recommend To... Any families out there hosting a celebration who are mindful of costs and want to restore relevance to their own communities. I would also recommend Connie's Restaurant to any young person out there. Going there should be considered de facto rite of passage for any Farmingdale youth as the Walt Disney World is for any Floridian youth.

Summary: Down to earth, adorable little diner with pretty decent food and quick service. I came for a casual meal with my family and was delighted by the speed of the service and the overall great time spent there. The food is pretty standard for diner food, but I do think its the best diner around bcuz I never eat something and say it was bad. I have been to plenty of diners with watery eggs and soggy bread and this place would never do that. There is obviously a lot of care put into every customers experience and thats why this place is such a community staple. Love love love going here

Connie's Restaurant Owners in Farmingdale are deceptive, rude, and crooked. Stopped by for 1st breakfast there (first mistake.) Finished and went to pay overpriced meal with a credit card. Cashier said no credit cards. I replied, "Really, how was I to know? She pointed to a small sign on a wall where it could not be seen by me. I told her the sign should be on the front entry door. She said it was there. I made her come show me. There was no sign. I had no cash. AreShe did not apologize. But she said, "Who the hell are you? We've been here for 50 years. BFD! She advised of an ATM in the rear. No signs, but after $ 20.00withdrawal I was charged a $2.00 service fee. What? That was a 20% surcharge on an already expensive meal. I then payed the bill and left, but not before stating they were ripoffs and I would never come back. She replied, we don't need your business; we've been here 50 years! P.S. The owners get the ATM service fee. 50 years? Now posting on Yelp!" Yea! By ripping off patrons Saw your reply. You lie still. LIE. I was having a great day. I came to Connie's right after Mass at St. Catherine. LIE. The bill was 15.00 without tip. The bill for two eggs and meet was more higher than Sunrise Diner, Jackson Diner, and the Mug Rack. LIE. There was no sign of Cash Only on the front door. LIE. There was no indication of a 2.00 ATM service fee. LIE. The cashier was very rude and she enlisted two other servicers to gang up on me. One told me I didn't belong there and warned me from returning. FACT. Your website says yo do take credit cards. You are a fraud and you should not be ripping off customers. 50 years in business. Hope it's your last. I am reporting you to the BBB. NO. You won't be seeing me again, or others who will be reading my reviews accross social media.

Have been eating here on and off for nearly 50 years. Grew up in the area so it was more frequent back then. Very friendly staff in the front and kitchen. It's a favorite place for us to stop in now when we're in the area. Recently we stopped by for lunch. It's exactly what you'd want in a local restaurant with a luncheon counter: good basic breakfast and lunch menu, served in a clean place with cheerful staff who keep the mugs and glasses full. Soup and grilled cheese for me and egg salad on toast for her; we shared a side of fries. Everything was good and the prices were great. If this place were in our area we'd pay much more.

This cute little diner has an old-timey feel and was so enjoyable! The service was quick and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious and everything came out hot and fresh! I will definitely be going here again! 10/10 recommend

The absolute best around! Whether it's breakfast or lunch, not a better spot around. Everyone here is super friendly and accommodating.

Came upon this spot after visiting the state park near by. Ample parking adjacent to the restaurant. When we walked in there was a bit of wait. Once seated the menu had breakfast and lunch, this place doesn't do dinner they close at 2pm every day. Went off Yelp reviews and ordered the tuna club. Sandwich and coleslaw were really good and fresh. My friends had the Buffalo wrap with sweet potato fries and the pasta fagioli soup. Both said there food was great. If in the area and want a quick bite to eat, this is your spot.

Legendary Diner Old school atmosphere Great food , prices & super friendly service .Been going here since 1989

absolutely live Connie's! Food is fresh and excellent. Love the waitstaff. They treat you like family. Prices are very reasonable.

Locals, locals and myself graced this eatery on Main in Farmingdale. Nice, for breakfast and lunch. No dinners; they close at 3pm. The staff is very friendly, the parking is ample, and the food I had was decent. Kathy, my server, was a sweetheart. I ordered a cheesesteak and a coffee. No dessert. This is a no frills place, a diner of sorts. And the prices are ridiculously low. Three and one half stars.

Small and cozy place. Friendly staff. Food is very good. Price is still reasonable. Quick service. I highly recommend.

Love coming back to town for breakfast at Connie's. Guaranteed good service and food.

Based on the outstanding reviews, we stopped here for lunch. Perhaps, breakfast is the way to go here. Our sandwiches were just average. Nothing special to write home about, but nothing I'd really complain about either. We ordered the Burger Platter and the Chicken Philly. I expected the chicken in the cheese steak to be sliced as you would expect in a cheese steak. Instead, it was simply grilled pieces of chicken. It would have been better off calling this a chicken sandwich with peppers and onions, rather than a Chicken Cheese Steak. Didn't quite fit the bill of the title. The Burger Platter was slightly better. The one thing you can't complain about here are the prices. The prices are what you would expect to find in a diner, but no longer see in most dinners. So, price is a definite plus here.

Great locals place. Food was good,service was good. Coffee could be better. Always wonder why places dont opt for the best coffee when its the most important breakfast drink. You cant beat the old fashioned feel and quality of your meal for the low price. Honestly, seems like the prices havent been raised since the eighties. Definitely will be back here. Eggs, club sandwiches are great here.

This is my second day having lunch here, and the food is fantastic. You absolutely cannot beat the service either as the people that work here also live in this beautiful little town. One of the one of the wonderful ladies that works here is in her 70s and doesn't look a day over 50 I would say, she was a breath of fresh air. After listening to the young ladies behind me, with every other word, F bomb and GD, coming to find out that this waitress has never said a curse word in her life on top of having 13 children. I'm thankful for moments when I meet wonderful people like this, it really made my day on top of having such great food and service.

The food is great, the service is excellent , nothing but 5 starts. Kid friendly too. Definitely a local treat.

Old school diner that has been in business for 50 years. When you walk in, the staff either knows most of their clientele, and if they don't know you, they act as like they know us. The menu is standard affair, nothing frivolous, but good quality grub. Prices are extremely fair, and service is impeccable. A neighbor staple for sure!

Friendly service! I ordered the banana pecan pancakes with a side of turkey bacon. We had a party of six and everyone finished their breakfast including two kids.

Cute diner! Breakfast was yummy. Has a long counter if you don't want to wait for a table.

The food is "okay" at best. The service is very friendly and they all seem like really nice people but I found the food to be very underwhelming.

Good solid Sunday breakfast! We sat outside u see the tent. Everyone wore masks except when eating. Our group had an array of food: Mushroom Swiss spinach omelette; just a bit dry Tuna club - good (huge) French toast and eggs; good Coffee good Service friendly Tip: if you want to eat inside, go inside. If you want to eat outside, go to the tent in the back. There isn't 1 line for which ever comes first.

We love visiting mom & pop restaurants for their very unique homely ambience & non-commercialized feel. A visit to Connie's definitely did not let us down. This is a Mandica family owned operation since 1944 & was perfect for a lazy beautiful winter noon for brunching, Our friends reached & sat down before we arrived & the staffs were so friendly that they guided us voluntarily to the right table without having to ask. We loved the servers, they were very friendly & food came very quick on the table, the decor is well lit, clean & vibrant with a rustic flavor ...you can spot a big old school charm rustic wall clock which definitely catches the attention, parking is ample. We ordered 1. One Ham Domlette served with a choice of Home Fries or Hash Browns & Toast (with the bread selection) I opted for home fries, but they gave me a hash brown though (& I topped it with extra cheese @ $1 extra :P) ***This indeed is a must have, its delicious & portion is huge 2. One Italian Sausage Domlette The omlette is cooked with pepper, sliced sausags, onions & potatoes served with a choice of Home Fries or Hash Browns & Toast with the bread selection We almost had to throw it , the onions were overcooked so the crisp was totally gone , potatoes were soggy making the sausage loose its flavor totally a massive showdown ****I certainly would not recommend it, it was waste of money 3. Regular Bottomless Cup Coffee - it was good, you can make your own by customizing with sugar & milk 4. A Cheese burger ( we requested to substitute the beef patty with a chic patty instead & they happily agreed& served as was requested) It wasn't one of the tastiest ,but was very healthy & fresh though, nothing exceptional but definitely good. 5. A Ham & Swiss Club Sandwich - The cheese melt in the mouth & wasnt at all overpowering or killing teh taste of Ham. It was definitely a good try 6. Sweet Potato Waffle fries - the sweetness was so well balanced that you cant keep your hands off these crispy beauties, kids will love these Overall it was a great experience, however the Italian domlette let us down, which definitely would not allow me to give it a 5 I would give it a 3.8 or 4

I'm not much of a breakfast guy but when my daughter invited me out I suggested Connie's. I haven't been here in years but it's the breakfast place to go in Farmingdale. This has been a family run business since the 70's and they certainly know what they are doing. Service is quick and very efficient. Anyone walking by will refill your cup, take empty dishes away, etc. Wait staff seems very business like if you are not a regular so don't expect too much conversation unless you come here often. The food although nothing too fancy is good and inexpensive. If you are looking for cinnamon laced churro, avocado, & persimmon waffles, this ain't the place. Just traditional fare.

A nice warm spot with heat # sandy thanks for being open ! Wonderful family owned and operated breakfast and lunch spot. A real throwback with fast friendly service , reasonable prices,and good food

Great food, very affordable, cute atmosphere, and nice staff. The portions are quite large for the price, and the waitstaff comes around often to fill water, etc.

Great food ... good prices. Stopped in for a usual terrific omelette with potatoes onions and peppers, comes with home fries and rye toast for only eight bucks! They are cash only but I went to the ATM and the owner turned around and gave me the 2 dollar fee back

Clean good food priced right. Of course I would recommend. Staff is friendly. Everyone knows everyone. Locals keep coming back. Definitely a find. Don't pass up.

Awesome breakfasts and lunches, local, family owned, operated and reasonably priced menu ... cS only since they do accept credit cards.

Clean, friendly and fast service. If you are looking for a good old fashioned breakfast or lunch then this is the place. I've been here several times and it's always friendly staff, clean and quick.

I often run over quickly on my lunch break and they always have what I order ready and fresh. Served with a smile. It's a simple and humble place full of regulars. They we been around this long for a reason.

Had breakfast here this morning & enjoyed it immensely. Place is spotless & service was superb. Eggs were cooked just right in my omelet with sausage & cheese.( in fact there were 2 choices of sausage & 4 choices of cheese)....coffee was good also...glad I passed it the other day & then researched it on Yelp... thank you for a wonderful experience, can understand why you have been in business since 1972, incidentally that is when I graduated from HS so I know how long that is....LOL Decided to come back after our last good experience & once again they didn't disappoint.. this time I tried the French toast & my wife had an egg white omelette... very enjoyable... they even gave my wife fruit instead of hash browns... once again I highly recommend

Feels like home when you walk into the door. Friendly staff welcomes you every time. My review today is on the Club Sandwich *Tuna Club* The sandwich comes with Bacon, Lettuce,Tomato,Cheese, and choice of White, Rye or Whole Wheat Bread toasted or not toasted. Today I ordered Rye toast which is my favorite choice for this sandwich. Once the plate is in front of you, it looks tasty from the start. What I like the most about the Tuna Club here at Connie's is that the tuna is not dry. The bread was toasted just right, and the cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato were fresh. Another thing I like about this sandwich is that it doesn't fall apart when you go in for a bite. Highly recommend! -Your good friend, Food Critic

Go to Connie's frequently. Friendly staff, no complaints about food , reasonable prices. Just turn up the heat please. .

Cash Only. Now that I said that. This is a gem of a place right on the Main St of Farmingdale- I didn't even know Connie's existed until I worked last summer in Farmingdale and got lunch here a few times- oh and breakfast. Really tasty food, they know how to cook eggs over easy and make crispy bacon!! and they have not lost the ever important - Hi, How are you .....and smile, they make you feel welcome. I need to bring the hubby here. Lunch can be super busy I just called ahead and took it to go. They were just as friendly and polite on my to go orders as they were when I ate there. and sandwiches do travel well to the office or home.

I was exploring the area and stumbled across this place with a 1/2 hour to kill and an empty stomach. I was sat right away and served quickly. The food is homestyle and delicious. My son cleaned his plate which is unusual. 2 places that should never have carpet: hospitals and restaurants, so I knocked off a star.

This place is great! My boyfriend and my brother came to Connie's because we had a doctor's appointment in Freehold and my brother had past this place many times! Let me tell you, their breakfast is delicious. We all had domomelettes which are their omelets. We ordered Western omelette with extra veggies and it was cooked perfectly. Hash browns awesome. Coffee outstanding and we loved Katherine our waitress. Always there when we needed her. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was because a side order of bacon comes with only 3 slices as the sausage links comes in 3 links. Both are cooked to perfection. Will definitely go back. One of our new favorite spots. And there was a line out the door for lunch. They are opened till 3 pm. Note: If you use a wheelchair, there are 3 steps to go up inside.

Old time restaurant. Basic breakfast menu. Service is good, portions are a good value and the food is fresh. For a breakfast place it would be nice if they opened before 7am for us working folks. Adding waffles to the menu would be a nice addition.

I had a take out Pork Roll Egg and Cheese sandwich. Great service, great sandwich. Very friendly staff.

Great little diner in the heart of Farmingdale. Always busy, but there's never a long wait, and the service is fast and friendly. Ordered the BLT - it was fresh and tasty, and only $5.50! The chili is also good. Family-owned, plenty of parking. Definitely worth a stop, and healthier than the 3 pizza joint on the same block;)

Nice place to meet up with your family and friends for breakfast. Everything is pretty tasty. I wish their coffee was a little better. Cash only.

I am leery of the small town diner. It's a roll of the dice. Connie's has restored my faith. Full of kitsch and charm, the atmosphere is pleasantly from another time. A time of family run business and warm greetings to strangers. The server was friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and attentive all without being overbearing or hovering. Of course, my biggest concern pulling in for breakfast with the group was dietary restrictions. I asked the waitress about a vegan option and she gave me a great option without blinking an eye...the off menu dish was prepared with care and was delicious. Dining companions enjoyed eggs and pancakes made perfectly to order. This is a welcoming place with delicious food for breakfast and lunch at a more than reasonable price. They are kid, gluten-free and vegan friendly.

Connie's is your basic dinner. They have been in business as a family-owned diner for 45 years. If you go into Connie's knowing what to expect, you won't be disappointed. The food is okay. I don't spend a lot when I go there so I'm not expecting a gourmet meal. The waitresses are always polite and they bring the food out to you quickly. Criticisms: They are strictly cash only. They do not accept credit or debit cards. They also do not offer free WiFi to their customers.

A quaint little breakfast place with a small town feel. They do have eggbeaters a must for us.Omelettes are cooked perfectly using Fresh vegetables. Polite friendly service makes this place a favorite to locals.

Picked up a fresh tuna club sandwich this morning and oh WOW!! This is how Tuna Clubs are done right .

Blueberry Pancakes were FRESH & tasty, I love when they use fresh blueberries instead of that compote sugar goo. We also got eggs and toast and hash browns. All were good and the service was VERY friendly! Great little mom & pop breakfast spot that has been there for years!

I've been here numerous times over the years and have never had an unpleasant experience. The food here is easily guaranteed to be 100% delicious.