Toast City Diner, A New Jersey
Restaurant Review

700 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ
973-509-8099

10 Walnut Ave
Cranford, NJ
908-312-9333

516 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ
732- 776-5900

45 Monmouth St
Red Bank, NJ
(732) 224-1234

Toast City Diner is a charming Breakfast/Brunch spot serving
a healthy, creative breakfast.

Toast City Diner: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: Eclectic - Breakfast/Lunch

Price: Moderate

Food Quality: Serves well prepared, creativly prepared dishes using fresh farm - table ingredients

Service: Friendly and attentive

Ambiance/Decor: Charming with a lively, homey vibe

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a healthy, creative breakfast.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer traditional diner style food served in large portions

Recommended dishes: When available, For breakfast, The Red Velvet Pancakes; Banana Foster French Toast; and The vegetarian Scrambled Tofu Eggs; For lunch, The Lobster Roll served with fresh lobster meat lightly tossed with a little mayo and a little lemon, served on a traditional grilled roll, and hot melted butter on the side; The Crab cake Sandwich served on a challah bun topped with grilled red onion and a cucumber wasabi sauce; or The Cuban made with roasted pork, ham, melted Swiss, mojito and pickles served with mustard on the side.

Toast City Diner boasts four locations across New Jersey, with this review focusing on the Montclair spot. That said, the menu, atmosphere, and service are consistent across all locations, ensuring a reliably great experience no matter which one you visit.

Owned and operated by Amy Russo Harrigan, Toast City Diner is an eclectic eatery known for its creative and healthy breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings—all at reasonable prices. The menu caters to a variety of dietary preferences, featuring a solid selection of kid-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan options. Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients are a priority, with dishes made using farm-fresh eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and more.

The decor adds to the charm, with a lively, homey vibe created by rustic woodwork, walls adorned with portraits, mason jars, and other country-inspired touches. If there’s a wait, you can add your name to the list and explore the area until you receive a text that your table is ready.

Pro tip: On Sundays, arrive before 10 a.m. to beat the post-church rush, as the diner tends to get crowded and lively on weekends. For the best experience, request a booth or a spot on the second floor.

Toast City Diner is also a popular spot for group gatherings, welcoming celebrations like birthday parties, book clubs, baby showers, and more. Open seven days a week, it’s a go-to destination for delicious food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

(Updated: January 2025)

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