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Serves meat, vegan options available. Classic Jersey diner with growing vegetarian and vegan menu options: the Greek power bowl and mandarin stir fry are staples. Specials include General Tso's tofu and vegan three bean chili. Or ask for blackened tofu. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.
50 Reviews
First Review by drewhamPHL
BreeMcKenna
Points +60
Classic diner food! - Edit
Full vegan page of the menu. Lots of options, and relatively affordable considering the amount of food you get! Comes with soup and dessert. I got the cheesesteakless hoagie and it was very good! Staff was really friendly too
Read morePros: Variety , Pleasant staff, Affordable
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DaneshaTriplett
Points +18
Colonial Diner - Edit
Would give 5 stars but not allowed to be based on HC policy. One-sided vegan and non vegan menu. So delicious , and they have a vegan market with food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-19
Pros: Seitan Chicken wings, Vegan Buffalo chicken salad , Soups and lemon raspberry square
Cons: Long wait on Sundays 👍🏾
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MichaelSavegan
Points +2239
A real NJ Diner - Edit
A real NJ Diner. Friendly, bright and lots of food.
Read moreIt’s like the old joke. The food isn’t that good BUT there is so much of it.
The Buffalo Chick Salad was huge. The Seitan Gyro was ok, but it lacked spice. Of course, it came with fries.
The waitress was very nice. The booth was comfortable.
Pros: NJ Diner atmosphere, Lotta food!
Cons: Nothing special on flavor.
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nlevine94
Points +976
Lots of options! - Edit
Stellar vegan menu, lots of options, and great staff. Newest menu photo attached.
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JanineRiggins
Points +51
Lots of vegan great options - Edit
It's so nice to be able to visit a restaurant with friends/family and know that there is a full vegan menu with lots of great options. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, The Colonial Diner is a fantastic spot for the vegan in your life! Even if you're not vegan, you can't go wrong with the giant fried onion rings or the fantastic potato salad! I especially love the holidays when they put their vegan pot pies on the menu (not usually available, just for special occasions). I have asked for a photo of their chick'n product ingredient list and I have shared it, so you know for sure that they are using vegan products from a reliable company! They include a vegan soup & dessert with your meal, so it's a great value too. I highly recommend Colonial Diner.
Read morePros: Consistently fresh food, Many vegan options, Delicious vegan desserts too!
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sab16
Points +34
Delicious variety - Edit
I’ve been going to colonial my whole life and seeing it transform to have so many vegan options is so exciting! There is a separate vegan menu with a huge selection. I definitely recommend the french toast on the weekend brunch menu!
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MLoops
Points +20
A family favorite- wish I could give 5 stars - Edit
The vegan menus is amazing for a family diner. The onion rings are to die for. I wish the app would let me give them 5 stars because their vegan menu is bigger than some fully vegan restaurants! I’ve never had a bad meal here.
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vrosa
Points +80
Pot Pie ! - Edit
Ever expanding vegan options . Just had the pot pie today and man was it delightful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-26
Pros: Wings , Sandwiches , Entrees
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lesliegunn
Points +229
Great breakfast and knowledgeable staff - Edit
We went for brunch and I was very happy with the options on the vegan menu- way more than most places. I have a nut allergy so vegan cheese and almond flour are usually things I have to ask about, and our waiter was so nice and helpful with all my questions. If you can’t do nuts, their vegan cheese is safe but pancakes are made with almond milk!😄really great experience and can’t wait to go back for dinner next. It was a tad pricey but the vegan foods were similarly priced to the meat options, so I was happy there wasn’t a huge upcharge for vegan!
Read morePros: Helpful waiters, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Little pricey
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alicefit
Points +412
Mind blowing vegan food! - Edit
We stopped here on the way home from a road trip. Huge vegan menu. We had to try breakfast and lunch! The skillet was the STAR of the show for us—huge portion, unique dish, super flavorful and colorful! The pancakes were huge and perfect pancakes. The fried chicken sandwich was clean and classic, not greasy at all. The ginger scone was super good—we got it at the recommendation of our server. We loved this place!
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We went back for our 2nd time today! Guys this place is mind-blowingly good vegan options. Today was a celebration meal, and we ate all the things! I cannot recommend Colonial Diner enough!!! 💯💯🔥🔥 Excellent! A+++
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BethR22
Points +32
Large Vegan Menu - Edit
Great family diner and huge vegan menu. The Reuben Sandwich is delicious as are many of the main entrees; tacos, gyro, skillet.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere , Good variety of vegan options, Great place for both vegan and non vegan folks
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ditollap
Points +141
Great vegan menu - Edit
Full vegan menu including vegan desserts. I’m also oil free so I had the banana blueberry vegan pancakes which were delicious! Very friendly wait staff. Even had almond milk for my coffee! We’ve stopped here twice on road trips to/from Florida and love it! Worth going out of our way.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Friendly wait staff familiar with veganism, Vegan desserts
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Stephxecutioner
Points +238
Would have given 5 stars - Edit
Stopped for a late lunch during my travels and am so glad I did! First off, the staff was so attentive and sweet. Also, the restaurant was so clean and comfortable! To the food- they have a large vegan menu with many different options for your mood. I ordered the cheeslesssteak entree. It came with a cup of cabbage soup which was quite flavorful and chock full of veggies. The portion for the entree was HUGE! Plenty of protein and loads of toppings. Well seasoned and very yummy. I ate half and boxed the rest. For dessert, I chose the lemon raspberry square which was a tea treat. Nice and moist with a perfect amount of sweetness. I hope I get the chance to come back because I was eyeing that lasagne!!! 👀
Read morePros: Delicious, So many options!!, Great portions
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MeganBurkhart
Points +645
Great Diner Options - Edit
The Colonial Diner offers a separate vegan menu with plenty of options. Portions are large (which helps to justify a higher price point), and all entrees include soup and dessert. We tried the seitan wings, Gyro, and pizza steak and would order all of them again. The vegan soup of the day was tortilla, which was also very good. We weren't thrilled with the desserts we tried, but since they were part of our meal, we didn't really mind. Overall, our diner cravings were definitely fulfilled, and we would go back whenever we're in the area.
Read morePros: Wide variety of vegan options, Separate vegan menu
Cons: Higher price point
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PC12345
Points +165
Great variety - Edit
This is a great place. If you order the vegan poutine, make sure you have at least two to three people that will eat it. Their servings are plentiful. The tofu skillet is a favorite of mine. They offer vegan pancakes and they have vegan butter. They have a variety of vegan sandwiches and specials. They even have vegan spanakopita. Everything is good here. Oh and they have vegan onion rings. They are so good I even order them for breakfast. They also have multiple desserts, but they are small portions.
Read morePros: a large variety of vegan items, daily vegan special items not on the menu, onion rings
Cons: small dessert portions, a little pricey
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ErinMcGloin
Points +31
FANTASTIC - Edit
Very impressive menu. You won’t be disappointed
Read morePros: Many options , Large portions , Delicious food
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lessdoug
Points +321
Great spot - Edit
Lots of good vegan diner options. Worth the trip
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Vegan4Evs
Points +193
Soooo many choices - Edit
Large menu, tastes great. Could use some lighter fresher fare choices.
Read morePros: Entire vegan menu with great tasting meals, Large portions with soup and dessert, Renovated and upscale for a diner
Cons: Majority of vegan options are fried or greasy , Could use some lighter fresher options
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cgloeck
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
Got the new Mediterranean power bowl and it was delicious! I will definitely be back for it. Currently it’s a special but the owner confirmed that it was not going anywhere.
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VeganRican🇨🇺
Points +82
Separate Vegan Menu - Edit
Separate Vegan Menu with a lot of options.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options , Separate Menu , Good Flavor
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geojm
Points +43
There Greattttttttttttt …..!!!!!! - Edit
Would of have 5 stars but one side of there menu is vegan one side is not but that comes in handy say you have a 1st date an your lady is not vegan or vegetarian I’ve been there I’d say at least 50 times it local #Veganuary
Read morePros: Many very good vegan dishes, Not expensive , Not a tiny place
Cons: Beer Selection is limited, No vegan condiments like ketchup and crackers
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ForTheAnimals23
Points +435
Rainy day spot - Edit
The sweet and sour cabbage soup- YUMMMMM
Read moreThe order of onion rings was huge
I did not like the Reuben. I found it to be really chewy and the flavors didn’t blend. I would try something else next time!
I also had a chocolate scone which was baked perfectly and delicious.
Pros: Lots of options , Friendly and knowledgeable staff , Daily vegan soup special
Cons: Little pricey
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DaveGwyn
Points +65
So many vegan options! - Edit
The diner offers a two-sided menu. One side is Omnivore fare, the other side is entirely vegan! It even includes a “vegan market” section where you can order ingredients to take home to cook your own way.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious vegan versions of original meat items, Take-home ingredients
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WJK
Points +65
Full page vegan menu! - Edit
I've spent my whole life hanging around in diners, but going vegan meant most diners had almost nothing for me. Colonial has a full vegan menu, including condiments, soups, sides, desserts, and even vegan wine!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great diner food and atmosphere, Vegan condiments!
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JPManzi
Points +8
Delicious - Edit
They have a full vegan menu and the food is amazing. I have been there 4x in the past two weeks and have enjoyed everything I have ordered. A can't miss
Read morePros: Various vegan options
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LucySharon
Points +438
The best vegan comfort food - Edit
We have been coming here for three years at least. We’ve never been disappointed. Hands-down the best quality comfort food anywhere, and it just keeps getting better.
Read morePros: Half of the menu is vegan. , Delicious, Friendly staff.
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hellokittylady
Points +34
Great food - Edit
One of my local favorites. The staff is always nice. I got the vegan chicken parm sandwich and loved it. The cheese was the best vegan cheese I have ever had. I also enjoyed the brownie they gave me. Will definitely be back. I love that you can order online for pickup.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, affordable
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