The West Essex Diner

Situated on the former site of the Versailles Diner, the owner Nick has followed in his father’s footsteps and expanded the family business, West Essex Diner, located on Route 46 East in Fairfield, where my partner and I decided to pay them a visit today. Upon arrival as first-timers, this upscale establishment was fully energized by the music as a local favorite waited for their names to be called for a table from the host, who I knew from a different diner. Within 30 minutes, we managed to get a table by the window at one of the two dining rooms, evoking an airy, bright, and casual vibe. Their menu has everything one can imagine. There were pages of breakfast options and different lunch and dinner options. We decided on the California Benedict and Meat Gyro open platter, accompanied by a small cup of Cream of Turkey and a large Greek salad. I must have been hungry and forgot to take pictures. 😬🤫😜😂. The food was exceptionally tasty. It was busy for a Sunday but not stressed; there were lots of staff, and things moved along efficiently. Our server, Sergio, was friendly and accommodating. The price was comparable to the area, and the portions were healthy. This is a true example of New Jersey Diner!

Ordered takeout, just burgers and one was a turkey burger, which was not hot and tasted funny-like freezer burn or something. Waffle fries were chewy and tough, they went into the trash too. Called the establishment to report it and was told “to come tomorrow and they would be happy to give me a new turkey burger.” I asked for a refund and said I would return the one I received tonight and was refused a credit, again offered “a turkey burger tomorrow.” This is the last time we order from them, they just lost a customer. This place does not seem to stand behind the quality of their food. Be very wary about eating here, in my opinion the quality of their food is declining dramatically! Don’t waste your money and effort like I did tonight.

omg i dont know where to start food was great service was great he said he was from Korea amazing ,funny and kind ! they serve alot of foood worth the money !!

This is one of those places that if I was a local (from Erie, pa area) it would be one of my main go-to's. Easily one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while, and the service was top notch.

So I come to this place very often as I think this is probs a good place to get in and out of for a quick place to get something to eat. I am giving 3 stars is because every time you go in there and if your whole party is not present, they will not seat you until the whole party is there. Which I think it is kind of ridiculous. I know why they do it. They do it because they don’t want to hold up a table or the kitchen but still. Also just know how the managers and the hostesses treat you about it is awful. Very nasty attitudes for management and hostess staff. They need better managers and the hostess staff. Servers and the busboys are very nice though!

I tell you. Its was hard to give a 4 star in any of these rating but I had to because there is always a better service. The food was so so good and fresh. Atmosphere was so appealing. It was my wifes 50th Birthday weekend and when we went there for breakfast, we had to come back for dinner and breakfast again cause it was just 2 mins away from our hotel. The ladies were so pleasant and polite..if you are reading ( a bald guy even joked with my bald head as well) I love these guys. You are the best. I promise you, we are coming back. Thank God its just also 18 mins from our home. I recommend this place 10 times over. Kids , family and groups would be comfortable. Keep it up guys. Thanks to the guys in the kitchen too. You are appreciated.

My bread was completely burnt on one side and they served it faced down to hide it. All of the food was extraordinarily bland, no seasoning, salt or flavor in any of the dishes. They used instant mashed potatoes, and I could tell. The restaurant was full and busy at lunch on a regular Monday, reservations are encouraged. At least the broccoli cream soup was somewhat good. I won’t be returning.

Our server Sergio was friendly and great. We both got an omelette and it was good. Prefer my eggs a little less dry but nothing a little salt, pepper and ketchup can't fix. So overall passed this place on the way to work all the time and finally stopped there for breakfast. It was worth the trip. Good spot to grab a meal nearby.