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

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @uaeats
    @uaeats  11 місяців тому +7

    Do you have a favorite diner?

    • @computershit
      @computershit 11 місяців тому

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

    • @HankdaRanger
      @HankdaRanger 11 місяців тому +1

      Waffle House

    • @WilliamKShank
      @WilliamKShank 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @thesmkrscorner
      @thesmkrscorner 11 місяців тому

      Ponzio's Diner in Cherry Hill. NJ

    • @ivyxatrix
      @ivyxatrix 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @spshc
    @spshc 11 місяців тому +50

    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
      @bigvito69 11 місяців тому

      I love wet meat

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @yoandreee
    @yoandreee 11 місяців тому +63

    the fried chicken looked disgusting 😂

    • @henryhill6637
      @henryhill6637 11 місяців тому +8

      Really did

    • @1flash3571
      @1flash3571 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @stephenmotta8663
    @stephenmotta8663 11 місяців тому +47

    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.

  • @AmazingChinaToday
    @AmazingChinaToday 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @mikemuoio175
    @mikemuoio175 Місяць тому +3

    most expensive diner of all time. It's open 24/7 though so if you get a craving it did the job. Lived there for 7 years.

  • @Snowboarder16
    @Snowboarder16 Місяць тому +1

    UA has the best narration and really enjoys life

  • @laytonminnix3200
    @laytonminnix3200 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @gophishn
    @gophishn 11 місяців тому +19

    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.

  • @frankiebones525
    @frankiebones525 11 місяців тому +25

    Chicken looks underwhelming

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 11 місяців тому +11

    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
      @brandoncarpenter9681 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @georgiexyz8137
      @georgiexyz8137 11 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @joelm3954
    @joelm3954 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @greekie1234
    @greekie1234 11 місяців тому +10

    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..

  • @alexchainey.
    @alexchainey. 11 місяців тому +8

    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
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @rollofffrank2008
    @rollofffrank2008 11 місяців тому +2

    Great review!

  • @mattblom3990
    @mattblom3990 11 місяців тому +1

    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".

  • @elvenstein
    @elvenstein 11 місяців тому +11

    That chicken looks so bad

  • @JL-hl2lm
    @JL-hl2lm 11 місяців тому +6

    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.

    • @warrenhoffman2006
      @warrenhoffman2006 4 місяці тому +1

      I'll be the second person. This combination just doesn't appeal to me.

  • @jackfeifer2501
    @jackfeifer2501 11 місяців тому +5

    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

  • @nigel8499
    @nigel8499 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Onetwothreepeanuts
    @Onetwothreepeanuts 11 місяців тому +9

    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.

  • @kenangerstein3561
    @kenangerstein3561 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Devotee777
    @Devotee777 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @stevenj2380
    @stevenj2380 10 місяців тому

    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!

  • @mikehunt764
    @mikehunt764 4 дні тому

    Should have had a taste of the coleslaw & reviewed it too. Overall another good & honest review

  • @JoeTheGetItGuy
    @JoeTheGetItGuy 11 місяців тому +4

    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
      @YASTravelsEatsWell 11 місяців тому +1

      Hey Joe: where is this AYCE steak place??

    • @JoeTheGetItGuy
      @JoeTheGetItGuy 11 місяців тому

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

  • @peacefrog64
    @peacefrog64 11 місяців тому +5

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

    • @kayflip2233
      @kayflip2233 11 місяців тому

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

  • @Efegaming1
    @Efegaming1 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos

  • @WearetheSmithFamilyonYoutube
    @WearetheSmithFamilyonYoutube 11 місяців тому

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

  • @commandingsteel
    @commandingsteel 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому +1

      The ribs were excellent!

  • @Oobaglunk
    @Oobaglunk 11 місяців тому +6

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

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому +4

      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
      @tested123 11 місяців тому +2

      i think they just call restaurants diners

    • @RaymondMullen-t9j
      @RaymondMullen-t9j 11 місяців тому +5

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

    • @themoviedealers
      @themoviedealers 11 місяців тому +5

      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
      @tested123 11 місяців тому

      cool info@@themoviedealers

  • @mediaxmarketing4631
    @mediaxmarketing4631 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @KUBZakaGLAZEK
    @KUBZakaGLAZEK 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @thai33oz
    @thai33oz 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @marcalhanaty4636
    @marcalhanaty4636 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @FF18Cloud
    @FF18Cloud 11 місяців тому +5

    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
      @FF18Cloud 11 місяців тому

      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

  • @georgiexyz8137
    @georgiexyz8137 11 місяців тому +2

    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
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @CarmineTavernaPhotography
    @CarmineTavernaPhotography 8 місяців тому

    Best Quote "HOLY SMOKE"

  • @pizzareviewsonthego
    @pizzareviewsonthego 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @tested123
    @tested123 11 місяців тому +1

    im in the mood for this

  • @WilliamKShank
    @WilliamKShank 11 місяців тому +1

    Safe Journey!
    Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

  • @ronyeahright9536
    @ronyeahright9536 Місяць тому +1

    lol.......i thought you were gonna put a pinch of milk in the coffee, but instead you made it a coffee milkshake lol

  • @gborch
    @gborch 11 місяців тому +16

    You do a lot better without that carnival music

  • @ruffinsinNO
    @ruffinsinNO 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m here for the carnival music

  • @erikfast4228
    @erikfast4228 11 місяців тому +3

    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

  • @kamshafty
    @kamshafty 11 місяців тому

    Watching during the premiere

  • @sevzas
    @sevzas 11 місяців тому +1

    UA is considerably more philosophical than usual in this video.

  • @doubledenim1341
    @doubledenim1341 11 місяців тому

    great episode!

  • @jebrehbaker8613
    @jebrehbaker8613 11 місяців тому +1

    Massive alopecia on that chicken

  • @SolomonLi
    @SolomonLi 11 місяців тому

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

  • @sundaybest27
    @sundaybest27 11 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas, UA snd to all who celebrate.❤

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  11 місяців тому

      Merry Christmas!

  • @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462
    @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @shiftyeyesshady6899
    @shiftyeyesshady6899 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Rockinrn
    @Rockinrn 11 місяців тому +2

    Should have sent the chicken back!

  • @Weston777
    @Weston777 11 місяців тому +6

    UA Premiers isn’t it 😂

  • @robmatthews3461
    @robmatthews3461 11 місяців тому +2

    chicken looked rough

  • @martinviva7070
    @martinviva7070 9 місяців тому

    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
    @Rockinrn 11 місяців тому

    Black is where it’s at with coffee!

  • @CountDankula0
    @CountDankula0 11 місяців тому +5

    None of it looks that good to me

  • @lisabudd5979
    @lisabudd5979 11 місяців тому +1

    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 .

  • @SGSBagger
    @SGSBagger 11 місяців тому

    Chit Chat diner in west orange NJ. Is amazing

  • @nebraskaryan9308
    @nebraskaryan9308 11 місяців тому +2

    Music has to go. It dumbs down the videos

  • @davidanderson4748
    @davidanderson4748 3 місяці тому

    It’d be funny if UA tried all the booze options, got drunk, started a fight and reviewed the punching quality. I mean he’s in Jersey anything can happen!

  • @COCOLEAF1169
    @COCOLEAF1169 11 місяців тому +1

    What do you want french toast to taste like?

  • @Axmanx52
    @Axmanx52 21 день тому

    Try clinton nj diner. Amazing with a huge menu.

  • @teamwickedgamingchumsteamw2415
    @teamwickedgamingchumsteamw2415 11 місяців тому +2

    good video as usual, please vary your music!!

  • @StylishIrisman
    @StylishIrisman 11 місяців тому

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

  • @cliffgaither
    @cliffgaither 7 місяців тому

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

  • @FittedSheet2000
    @FittedSheet2000 10 місяців тому

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

  • @davidscott7460
    @davidscott7460 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m sorry but you should have sent that fried chicken back.
    Can make much better at home and I’m surprised the “chef” allowed that to be sent to you.

  • @bobbyjesionek1493
    @bobbyjesionek1493 11 місяців тому +3

    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

  • @skylershank9309
    @skylershank9309 7 місяців тому

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

  • @dallissh2088
    @dallissh2088 11 місяців тому +1

    They’re selling substandard food

  • @Mr08203
    @Mr08203 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ghelley
    @ghelley 11 місяців тому

    Thought you figured out the mirroring on your camera 🙁🙁

  • @Steve-vl9ed
    @Steve-vl9ed 6 місяців тому

    Mahwah Diner in Mahwah; Top notch!

  • @alicewarner5172
    @alicewarner5172 11 місяців тому

    You enjoy your food for sure❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ernestedwards4073
    @ernestedwards4073 10 місяців тому

    Mmmmm, YEAH! Thanks. Hi again, It's me Ernest. I am an enrolled member of The Yakama Nation and I am a seasonal Tribal Commercial Salmon Salesman. I sell my fresh caught Salmon and various Smoked Salmon products at Cascade Locks Oregon. I truly believe that you would enjoy my Smoked Salmon. My selling season is from July to November. I would truly appreciate it if you could come by then. Thank you

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen3292 11 місяців тому +3

    UA wake up and open ur eyes , ur falling asleep over them waffles again!

  • @ianm2170
    @ianm2170 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @kamshafty
    @kamshafty 11 місяців тому

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

  • @killacam2644
    @killacam2644 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @danielpushman9597
    @danielpushman9597 11 місяців тому

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

  • @bruceyung70
    @bruceyung70 11 місяців тому

    Interesting eating videos!

  • @iheggis86
    @iheggis86 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks like they double fried that chicken

  • @199hf
    @199hf 11 місяців тому

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

  • @chubbs5006
    @chubbs5006 11 місяців тому +2

    that was some sad fried chicken...

  • @sebastianponce9658
    @sebastianponce9658 11 місяців тому

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

  • @jimblack5153
    @jimblack5153 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @theimp5901
    @theimp5901 26 днів тому

    It's named "Tops ". When they expanded the food quality fell off from like a 4.7 to a 4.0. City Diner is about a 3.8 at best and pretentiously yuppie priced. I used to go there. Nicely they keep a lot of riff-raff out.

  • @nebraskaryan9308
    @nebraskaryan9308 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeah I’m sending that shit back

  • @aimvero7166
    @aimvero7166 11 місяців тому +1

    You never add milk to coffee only cream.

  • @zyruemusic
    @zyruemusic 10 місяців тому

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

  • @johnreder8167
    @johnreder8167 11 місяців тому

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

  • @i4ijewishhip-hop231
    @i4ijewishhip-hop231 11 місяців тому +2

    This place looked gross. I dont know how u said its a top tier diner

  • @dallissh2088
    @dallissh2088 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @joenovak6393
    @joenovak6393 11 місяців тому +1

    You goto a Dinner in the suburbs of Jersey. City Dinner food of what you ordered looks nasty and who is telling you about those Ribs? They are not smoked but boiled. Chicken also looks sad. You will learn in time UA.

  • @bargdaffy1535
    @bargdaffy1535 3 місяці тому

    Water wants to evaporate out of the Highly Osmotically Pressured Syrup and will form a Skin at the top of the cup as the Water evaporates from there first, it would eventually all congeal.

  • @itakeshowers3030
    @itakeshowers3030 11 місяців тому +1

    That fried chicken was pathetic

  • @stevenflanagan7206
    @stevenflanagan7206 11 місяців тому +2

    Fried chicken was nasty looking.