Is City Diner Lowkey JERSEY's BEST DINER? Jersey City Diner Review

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New Jersey has more diners than any other state per capita in the United States. Every native New Jerseyan will vouch for their favorite neighborhood diner as the best diner in New Jersey, but the names that are frequently mentioned as the best are Tops Diner in East Newark and Tick Tock Diner in Clifton. I have tried both and I found Tick Tock Diner pretty solid, although I have read many complaints about the Tick Tock Diner NYC location. Tops Diner really stood out to me though, and the Tops Diner Harrison diner was the best diner I have ever been to up until filming this video.
That was until I was recommended by many people to try Jersey City's City Diner. City Diner, located in the Jersey City waterfront area, specifically the Exchange Place financial district part of the city, has been touted by Jersey City residents as the best spot in the garden state. While City Diner's breakfast staples are all excellent, I hear it is their chicken and waffles and the famous City Diner baby back ribs that are the best items to get at this haunt.
Both Tick Tock Diner and City Diner are more famous, but is Tick Tock Diner worth all the lowkey hype? We will find out in this vid if it will overtake Tops Diner as my top diner in New Jersey!
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City Diner
31 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a favorite diner?

@computershit 5 ай бұрын

My favorite diner is right around the corner from me in Minneapolis. Our Kitchen. It’s a greasy spoon but top tier.

@HankdaRanger 5 ай бұрын

Waffle House

@WilliamKShank 5 ай бұрын

No place good around here! Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

@thesmkrscorner 5 ай бұрын

Ponzio's Diner in Cherry Hill. NJ

@ivyxatrix 5 ай бұрын

ritz in livingston. get the corned beef between latkas. you’re welcome.

@spshc 5 ай бұрын

They did not let their meat dry properly. If the meat is wet, it will make the flour soggy. In that case, the breading will not stick properly and may fall off when deep frying.

@bigvito69 5 ай бұрын

I love wet meat

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

That's unfortunate. I've actually been here once before and had their fried chicken and it wasn't like that last time

@stephenmotta8663 5 ай бұрын

UA is too nice. The breading on that fried chicken was just sloppy, even a diner should be ashamed to serve that to a customer.

@yoandreee 5 ай бұрын

the fried chicken looked disgusting 😂

@henryhill6637 5 ай бұрын

Really did

@1flash3571 4 ай бұрын

It always look like that without the protection of the breading when cooking....

@AmazingChinaToday 4 ай бұрын

The ribs at "Famous Dave's" are crazy good. Smoked, seasoned, juicy and amazing flavor.

@gophishn 5 ай бұрын

Sorry those ribs looked like they were cooked 2 days ago ,wrapped in foil and eithe rmicrowaved or thrown on the grill to reheat. Throw some costco BBq sauce on it and boom u my friend love them.

@FF18Cloud 5 ай бұрын

lol, this place is hella nostalgic for me when I started my software engineering career at a bank near there, went here a couple times for lunch when I was asking my cousin for some life advice, or some friends who started their jobs nearby in order to catch up with them. pretty simple diner, not my usual lunch spot when I was working there a couple years ago, but yeah. Also, don't even get me started with Tops, that place did become super touristy. I remember going there after a game jam, when me and my friends were basically dead from all the programming/game designing we did during Global Game Jam's to go get some chocolate chip pancakes at tops, but man was it always hard getting a table, even back in 2015 over there

@FF18Cloud 5 ай бұрын

Ah man, also there was this one cafe over there I used to frequent. Highly recommend Hidden Grounds for some really good cups of coffee. But the Lakawana's and 9Bar's over in that area near exchange place and Grove St. were great spots, too. Especially, since, at the time when I was working around there, really dug into those oat milk mocha's over at lakawana by Pershing Plaza

@joelm3954 5 ай бұрын

Lol, you decided to add coffee to your milk. hahaha. Time for a change to the background music however.

@sundaybest27 5 ай бұрын

I like it❤

@frankscheno8042 5 ай бұрын

Chicken looks underwhelming

@TheSunshine1189 5 ай бұрын

He did say healthy❤

@rollofffrank2008 5 ай бұрын

Great review!

@DevoteeCT Ай бұрын

I used to go to this diner before it was remodeled...back in '99..it used to be called Flamingo. The waterfront wasn't developed and the diner was usually very quiet...it was a beautiful lonely place to eat.

@laytonminnix3200 5 ай бұрын

I would have sent that Chicken back as it looks PITIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@doubledenim1341 5 ай бұрын

great episode!

@Efegaming1 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos

@WearetheSmithFamilyonYoutube 5 ай бұрын

I'm a new subscriber ✅ I love you're channel!! Keep going!!!

@alexchainey. 5 ай бұрын

I always look forward to UA Eats. So wholesome and happy with the UA tasty food happy face. Even if the featured food is disappointing, the food review is usually entertaining.

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! I thought the ribs were very excellent. Other two items were more hit or miss. I wonder if the fried chicken was just a bad day as it is commonly cited as their most popular item

@computershit 5 ай бұрын

UA has basically become my fav channel, what a great guy

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@YASTravelsEatsWell 5 ай бұрын

UA: Being the diner affionato for 50 years from Philly I appreciate your input on diner from north jersey. My experience is mostly in central & south jersey. So, what I saw is that the chicken looked like a mistake, the toast was acceptable & the baby back ribs were great. Sorry that the sweet potato fries were a loser as I like them. I didn't see any meatloaf & greek dishes on their menu, so that immediately is a RED flag! The ribs at $27 is in line with most restaurants, but again no bug deal! In conclusion, I not on my way up to Jersey City to eat at the City Diner!

@brandoncarpenter9681 5 ай бұрын

Great analysis, I one day hope to be as knowledgeable as you

@georgiexyz8137 5 ай бұрын

Yeah most diners are owned by Greeks. This place doesn't look like a diner. Back in the day diners were a great spot chill after a night out partying. Also there a lot of good places in JC to eat even more so back in the day unfortunately JC isn't the place it used to be

@peacefrog64 5 ай бұрын

Watching from Maple Ridge, BC. Merry Christmas UA and all his followers.

@kayflip2233 5 ай бұрын

Americans don't know what BC is. Just say Canada.

@MyChannel-vm6dw 5 ай бұрын

So glad you didn't wait for food to get cold before tasting this time 😅

@mattblom3990 5 ай бұрын

I'm like you UA, up here in Canada the "Double Double" (double cream, double sugar) is our most popular coffee but perhaps as I age into my late 30s for some reason just a well made, fresh, black coffee is all I crave more and more. Just because a taste is "bitter" doesn't mean "not good".

@greekie1234 5 ай бұрын

Being a professional chef for 25+ years..even if the food was tasty, the technique and the laziness is sad.. use a brush and paint on the sauce, not squirt it from a bottle..They should of thrown it then on a charcoal grill or under a broiler and caramelize that sauce.. The fried chicken looked atrocious..

@kenangerstein3561 5 ай бұрын

The chicken looks like frozen, box chicken. But, happy to hear my hometown still has a good diner. Thought they we all gone.

@JoeTheGetItGuy 5 ай бұрын

Hey UA, nice video as always! Just in case you haven’t known: there is a steak deal in a restaurant called Legasea now - $45 for unlimited NY strip steak. Maybe you want to check this place out.😊

@YASTravelsEatsWell 5 ай бұрын

Hey Joe: where is this AYCE steak place??

@JoeTheGetItGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@YASTravelsEatsWell Yes, the name is: Legasea Bar & Grill

@williamminehan4416 5 ай бұрын

It’s hit or miss when you go to a diner. When you find a good one you stick with it. good video UA.

@tested123 5 ай бұрын

im in the mood for this

@Onetwothreepeanuts 5 ай бұрын

Why do many people assume when the meat falls off the bone the rib is good? Bbq pork ribs when done properly should not fall off the bone. The should require a little tug and chew. Otherwise what you want is pulled pork and not ribs.

@commandingsteel 5 ай бұрын

i haven't had ribs and years...now i'm craving some great video, as always

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

The ribs were excellent!

@nigel8499 4 ай бұрын

The cook shouldn't have sent out that chicken. Great review as always, and loved the Doctor sense of humour. 😊 I appreciate it a bit more perhaps because my father was a Consultant anaesthetist with a great sense of humour.

@kamshafty 5 ай бұрын

Watching during the premiere

@JL-hl2lm 5 ай бұрын

I must be the only person that does not understand the whole chicken and waffle thing, especially if it is on the bone. It is just too hard to eat, and I just plain do not understand the combination of Chicken and a waffle. I ordered it once and while the food was good I basically ate each item on its own because it makes no sense together. But, as they say, to each their own, eat what you like.

@stevenj2380 4 ай бұрын

Holey moley. Been to those 3 diners. Friends in NJ took me to Tops and TiTok in the late 90s. Lived near the one in Jersey City (in the 80s surely different name, ,maybe owner whatever). It was downscale and somehow that building survived. I like the places you do go to!

@elvenstein 5 ай бұрын

That chicken looks so bad

@ruffinsinNO 5 ай бұрын

I’m here for the carnival music

@bruceyung70 5 ай бұрын

Interesting eating videos!

@WilliamKShank 5 ай бұрын

Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

@jebrehbaker8613 5 ай бұрын

Massive alopecia on that chicken

@FittedSheetGaming 4 ай бұрын

I love how he looks so disgusted when he loves the food 😂😂

@georgiexyz8137 5 ай бұрын

A lot of diners have extensive menu items but unless their known for it don't be tempted to get it otherwise you'll be let down

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

For sure, you need to know what they're known for

@Weston777 5 ай бұрын

UA Premiers isn’t it 😂

@KUBZakaGLAZEK 5 ай бұрын

Rt 22 diner in Bridgewater NJ. Their food quality is top notch!

@alicewarner5172 5 ай бұрын

You enjoy your food for sure❤❤❤❤❤

@gborch 5 ай бұрын

You do a lot better without that carnival music

@marcalhanaty4636 5 ай бұрын

I use to go there all the time, the food has become completely underwhelming.

@thai33oz 5 ай бұрын

Most diners carry artificial syrup. You have to specifically request for "real maple syrup" for them to bring it out. They usually come in their own sealed jar.

@SolomonLi 5 ай бұрын

I went there years ago and I still remember it being really solid…

@shiftyeyesshady6899 5 ай бұрын

Ever check out Brownstone Pancake Factory in Edgewater or Englewood ??

@sundaybest27 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas, UA snd to all who celebrate.❤

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@martinviva7070 3 ай бұрын

Next time if you do go again to city diner get they're corned beef hash... by far some of the best I've had.

@Rockinrn 5 ай бұрын

Black is where it’s at with coffee!

@jackfeifer2501 5 ай бұрын

Sorry, that fried chicken was a mess… the whole point is the batter You should be biting through it to get to the chicken otherwise what’s the point? Get rotisserie

@joelb.2685 5 ай бұрын

Dumb question, but why are there so many diners in New Jersey?

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Because NJ is located between a lot of major cities. For example DC, Philly, NYC, Boston. When people were driving through NJ they wanted to eat, so diners popped up everywhere.

@tested123 5 ай бұрын

i think they just call restaurants diners

@user-up9iq7ic8z 5 ай бұрын

Jersey is know as the DINNER CAPITAL of the World ....

@themoviedealers 5 ай бұрын

The diner building industry was located in New Jersey. Originally they were literally diners, I. E. Railroad dining cars converted into buildings. Then small buildings that looked like railroad cars but weren't. Then finally much larger buildings. What they all had in common was they were pre-fab buildings built in a factory then trucked to the site for assembly. Not all of those companies were in New Jersey but a lot were.

@tested123 5 ай бұрын

cool info@@themoviedealers

@kamshafty 5 ай бұрын

I made a deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie today Full & napping now 🤣

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@SGSBagger 5 ай бұрын

Chit Chat diner in west orange NJ. Is amazing

@sevzas 5 ай бұрын

UA is considerably more philosophical than usual in this video.

@Steve-vl9ed 10 күн бұрын

Mahwah Diner in Mahwah; Top notch!

@teamwickedgamingchumsteamw2415 5 ай бұрын

good video as usual, please vary your music!!

@erikfast4228 5 ай бұрын

Everything but the ribs looks underwhelming. But have you thought about ordering one dish at a time? When you order that much stuff, the last things you get too won't be as hot and fresh. So you might not get the full experience. For some things the timing matters

@cliffgaither Ай бұрын

Mrs. Buttersworth has a great, above-average taste. I miss it as I usually go for maple.

@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 5 ай бұрын

Love the chanell UA. The chicken was a huge miss. Hype is rampant nowdays.

@mediaxmarketing4631 5 ай бұрын

I don’t send food back but I would’ve sent that “fried” chicken back

@pizzareviewsonthego 5 ай бұрын

Top's Diner in east Newark NJ, is the best diner in the country.

@199hf 5 ай бұрын

You should put Bubby's or Maison Pickles on your list of visits

@chubbs5006 5 ай бұрын

that was some sad fried chicken...

@bobbyjesionek1493 5 ай бұрын

A hot black Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is tremendous. The only way to start your day or pick up your afternoon. That’s why I trust your food reviews

@Ryguyhaan 5 ай бұрын

😂

@skylershank9309 Ай бұрын

One item I review at this type of cafe is: Are the potatoes not frozen. Crispy hashbrowns.

@lisabudd5979 5 ай бұрын

Coffee should not be bitter or sour bye . Robustness and strength you should go by . I personally wont got a black to be safe ill go flate white double strenght .

@williambecker3765 5 ай бұрын

Try The Greeks in Kearny.

@robmatthews3461 5 ай бұрын

chicken looked rough

@Rockinrn 5 ай бұрын

Should have sent the chicken back!

@sebastianponce9658 5 ай бұрын

I found the best diners in Burlington county but thrn again there are great diners all over the state.

@braddavis419 5 ай бұрын

You have to go to Barge Inn and Laicos

@Mr08203 5 ай бұрын

That chicken does not look good. I would have sent it back.

@StylishIrisman 5 ай бұрын

You like sugar huh? Is there sugar in syrup? Yes - THEN YES!! - Buddy the Elf

@killacam2644 5 ай бұрын

That French toast for $8 is wild and a Bottomless coffee for $3? I’d go in and get a side of sausage every day.

@ianm2170 5 ай бұрын

Well, with a menu that big, you'd be lucky to find a couple of decent items. The people who rate these places have spent most of their lives eating super-processed garbage, so take their recommendations with caution.

@johnreder8167 5 ай бұрын

17:20 "Holy shi...smokes!"

@peterquartararo3249 Ай бұрын

recommendation... dont wait to eat. talk after you taste the food. you let the food sit there.

@nebraskaryan9308 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m sending that shit back

@kamshafty 5 ай бұрын

Jersey City - wish I knew it better

@CarmineTavernaPhotography 2 ай бұрын

Best Quote "HOLY SMOKE"

@zyruemusic 4 ай бұрын

THATS BANQUET CHICKEN OUT THE BOX!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@danielpushman9597 5 ай бұрын

Come lunch time, I go to a diner for a grilled cheese and soup of the day. Baby, it’s cold out there.

@dallissh2088 5 ай бұрын

Ok the original name of the place was Flamingos. It been there for ever they changed the name cause our “Mayor SOLD US OUT!and all our really good places to eat are gone. Food is so high they buy less quality food since covert things have changed and if you really wanna know about good places to eat in Jersey City, come see me the person who has been bored and bread here and can tell you everything about Jersey City. Have a nice day challenge.

@DevoteeCT Ай бұрын

I used to eat at Flamingo in the late '90 when I lived in Paulus Hook...it was quintessential.

@sundaybest27 5 ай бұрын

Looks good, ua@

@jimblack5153 5 ай бұрын

Do you take stuff home of you can't finish. I hate to waste food, and the next day makes for good snacks or lunch.

@oftedahlh 5 ай бұрын

anybody can cook ribs till there tender bro

@dspserpico 4 ай бұрын

Go to Tops Diner in East Newark.

@dallissh2088 5 ай бұрын

Don’t blame us blame Araya that put all our good diners out of business food too high he closed all the supermarkets in Jersey City all the old people have nowhere to go. That’s what our mayor did to our Jersey City. It’s a food desert up here.