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I agree, but also, eggs are $5 per dozen in stores now, so not AS crazy as it feels.

I hear this in the heights as well

Ridiculously overpriced

No way am I ever going back to this place, paid close to $30 just for pancakes, eggs, and a drink. Honestly the biggest rip off I've eaten since I've moved up here and the pancakes are worse than Denny's.

I can only imagine how reasonable the pricing will be compared to the none legal route lol

Yeah the original place was vintage 60s / early 70s (maybe older). Not sure when the old place was knocked down & current building went up: possibly just before JCMC, which opened in 2004.

I feel this occasionally in my building, it took me a bit to realize it’s coming from the W/D in adjacent apartments going into the final spin cycle. If it’s a vibration that only lasts a few minutes at a time that’s what it might be.

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Overpriced…

I haven't been there in a year, but just trying to get a classic platter of pancakes, eggs, bacon, with a coffee, was astronomical and made me feel like a complete sucker.

Broadway Diner in Bayonne is very good, if anyone has a hankering.

Jeez, folks around here are quick with their downvotes.

I remember the old-old place from my early days in JC / mid-90s. No idea why it was called "Newport" as it predated the mall. Smaller, shabby building - but same family, great food, great value. I think it closed at 2 pm or something like that?

I also recall a controversy in which the city wanted to take the land by eminent domain in order to create a parking lot for teachers... maybe for the not-yet-built Conwell School? There was a stink & that plan was withdrawn. Maybe some other old-timers can confirm / add some detail on that history?

I use this with my high school students all the time. Shame is a great motivator.

Yeah there's like 5 floors there that are sorta "bubbled" outward.

The fact I can’t get a combo platter is frustrating as a customer. Like you don’t have to be what you were, but you have all the stuff just make me a queen combo as a possible dish

It’s… missable, not a must go. It’s more expensive and less good than the old dinner, while also having worse hours. It’s fine enough, but I went from going to the brownstone 1-2 times a month to going to life once or twice ever with no plans on going back. It’s not even a thought that clicks in my head anymore

Wow. They made solid progress.

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I actually hate the new interior. It’s cold and industrial with a harsh high contrast color and 8 years too late to catch when that was trendy. It lacks comfort and charm and isn’t inviting to me, compared to the old one

I like it like that as it gives a contrasting look to the building.

My biggest totally irrational fear is one of these buildings around me collapsing during construction.

If it’s intermittent and lasts like 30 seconds, it’s probably the path. I think it’s been slightly louder lately in my place (along Columbus).

Looks like those floors have a larger footprint than the rest, columns are appropriately sloped I’d say