You Can’t Say You’re From New Jersey Without Visiting these Dynamite Diners

I think Jersey is the diner capital of the world.

Whether it's the perfect pork roll (or Taylor Ham in North Jersey) or the delectable disco fries that make the Garden State famous, all these diners have unique personalities and charm.

I often feature "outsiders" giving their opinions of the Jersey culinary scene for a laugh.

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Why? Regarding food, you can't rely on black-and-white statistics like user reviews.

Sometimes, the feel of the establishment can elevate the food experience.

Where are the best diners in New Jersey?

Here's a better question. How did I narrow down the "best" to just 20? Well, it wasn't easy.

There's even a curve ball thrown in there that I will likely get some blowback on.

I'm ready.

After all, we're from Jersey, and we don't mess around when it comes to our diners.

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If you asked me to give you a list of diners you must visit, these would be the ones.

Come to think of it, a diner crawl sounds like a fantastic idea. Who's down?

The locations crisscross the state and will leave you hungry. Apologies in advance.

Listen, I realize this list isn't for everyone. But that's where you come in.

I truly value the feedback from my listeners and readers. I take it very seriously.

Is there a glaring error? Is there a Jersey diner staple that I left off of the list?

I promise it wasn't personal. Please, by all means, let me know and reach out.

Connect with me here: Matt.Ryan@townsquaremedia.com.

I'd also love to know if your favorite diner made the top 20 and how many you've been to.