One of the best things to come out of New Jersey (besides me) is all of the amazing foods. Going to school in Florida, I miss New Jersey foods constantly. I especially miss diner food. No matter the occasion, going to the diner is always appropriate. The first thing I do when I come home for the summer is go to the diner to get some of my favorite foods and catch up with friends. So whether you're from New Jersey or just visiting, here's a list of what foods you need to order the diner.
1. Pancakes
The best meal to get at diners is hands down breakfast. And the staple of any breakfast is pancakes and diners never fail to deliver.
2. Disco Fries
Canada has poutine and Jersey has disco fries. All it is is melted mozzarella cheese and gravy on french fries, but when I'm at school, I have dreams about these bad boys. Any trip to the diner isn't complete without at least one plate of disco fries.
3. A Burger (With All The Fixings)
No one was ever mad when they ordered a burger. While this may not be an exclusively New Jersey food, there is no better place to get one than a diner. While at a diner grease isn't the enemy, it's your best friend.
4. Taylor Ham, Egg And Cheese
Whether you call it Taylor ham or pork roll, one thing all New Jerseyans can agree on is that it's delicious. And to make it an even better Jersey dish, the best way to eat this sandwich is on an everything bagel.
5. Omelettes
You never get more food than you do when you get an omelette. That's why this is one of the best dishes because not only do you get an amazing omelette, you also get toast and home fries. Who could pass up a deal like that? Not me.
6. A Hot Open Turkey Sandwich
If it's not November, but you really miss Thanksgiving, then a hot open sandwich is the best option. It has everything, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce.
7. Desserts
The best part about diners is the endless selection of desserts. From muffins, to cheesecake, to cookies, to milkshakes -- there's an option for everyone. Nothing washes down all the greasy food you just consumed better than a sweet dessert.
Diners are the best part of growing up in New Jersey, and when you get older they're even better because most of them are open 24 hours. So get out there and start eating!
