White Mana Diner

I have heard about this place for well over a decade and finally was in the area with time to stop. The lore of this place had me hyped up but I left disappointed. The inside was pretty rad, if you’re into nostalgic places, which I am, then I highly recommend it. Looks like they haven’t change a thing in the interior on 50 years. In a cool way. The staff was nice enough and took less than 5 minutes to get my food. On the major plus side it was priced well. It was $10 with tax for 3 cheeseburger sliders with a drink and fries. Then amount of fries was generous, too. However, the burgers left something to be desired. The fries and burgers reminded me of McDonald’s sadly. A completely forgettable meal taste wise, which was frustrating after seeing so many good things about it, especially from the late Anthony Bourdain. I would go again to see if perhaps it was just a bad day for them or something and give them another shot but this meal was more of a 6/10. There are simply many other burger options that are better. Here’s hoping I have a better experience next time I visit. I wanted to like it.

It’s about 6 minutes from journal square and the service there is excellent. The food is good and at a great price. The cheese burgers were $1.64 each, however the Hackensack location is better as they use the Martins Potato Buns and the jersey city location doesn’t and it makes a big difference but the fries here were better and there is more space to sit and dine in. Overall I’d give it a 4/5 a good spot with great prices and awesome service but I’d recommend the Hackensack location.

Im soooo disapointed, i had such high hopes and was looking forward to my first time experience. To start and be fair we took our food to go, so was not consumed on site. Staff great, atmosphere great, cleanliness great, price point good, quality good. Arriving at our destination, we re heated the food. First thing we noticed the burgers were smooshed flat as a board, Is this a "thing"? They werent quite perfectly flat, maybe next time we can take them out in the parking lot and run them over a few times to see if we can get them flatter? The beef way too overcooked, hard as gravel, bland flavorless, i did see onions added? Could not taste them. The rolls flavorless. Was never offered pickles. The fries were raw, and squishy. I was told by my co-worker, the chicken sandwiches were "disposed" of. The most dissapointing aspect of our meal?? Dumping the bag of take out on my counter.... Chinese Food Hot Sauce packets. Come on now? Really?? Not even a cayenne or red pepper flake hot sauce? Were these chinese hot sauce packets left over from some employees lunch? Have i been re-sauced?? (Sigh...... smh) Would i try again? Sure. Eat-in only, requesting extra crispy fries. Real hot sauce, and not flat hamburgers. The 11pm closing time is convenient, lots of parking and easy access. The location, atmosphere and people make it fun

Cozy place, old school diner look, the burgers are awesome, simple but delicious recipe. Good price for the product

White Mana Diner in Jersey City is a beloved, no-frills institution that has been serving up classic diner fare for decades. Known for its old-school charm, this small, retro-style diner has earned a loyal following, especially for its famous slider burgers. The burgers are bite-sized but packed with flavor—juicy, perfectly seasoned, and served with a soft, lightly toasted bun. The french fries are crispy and golden, a great side to accompany the burgers, and the milkshakes are thick and creamy, providing a nostalgic treat. The menu offers classic diner options like breakfast plates, club sandwiches, and omelettes, all prepared simply but well. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, with a counter-style setup where you can enjoy your meal while chatting with friendly staff or other patrons. It’s a bit of a dive, but that’s part of its charm—there’s no pretension, just good, honest comfort food. Service is fast and friendly, making it perfect for a quick bite or a low-key meal. While the diner is cash-only, it’s well worth a visit for those in the area or anyone looking for a taste of Jersey City’s diner history. The affordable prices and classic comfort food make White Mana a local gem for a nostalgic, satisfying meal.

After passing this historic place since living in NJ my entire life, I finally stopped in for lunch. Ordered 4 sliders with cheese and shoe string fries. The food was horrible to say the least. Burger rolls were brittle and did not taste fresh. Super thin sliders had zero flavor and were disappointing. Fries had an obvious taste of old oil. Inside was dirty and uninviting. 4 cheese sliders, fries and a medium drink $12. Other than having a significant historical background, this long awaited visit was extremely disappointing.

White Manna is an absolute classic! This place is old-school in the best way possible, no frills, just amazing burgers cooked right in front of you. The flavor, the atmosphere, the nostalgia, everything about it is perfect. You can taste the history in every bite. The sliders are juicy, the onions are just right, and the whole experience feels like stepping back in time. I’ve been to plenty of burger spots, but nothing hits quite like White Manna. I love White Mana!

Very delicious food i bought 1 then 3 more burgers. I've never been here before, so when I first went here I was amazed by both the inside and how it was nice and old. The guys that cook and take orders were very nice, I enjoyed taking to them when I was ordering the 2 batch of burgers.