Carnegie Diner & Cafe

Carnegie Diner & Cafe<br>(Located in The Plaza at Harmon Meadow)<br>700 Plaza Dr.<br>Secaucus, NJ 07094<br><br>OMG 24 Layer Chocolate Cake<br><br>This cake slice was so wide it had to be served on its side. This cake had 24 alternating layers of spongy chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. It was drizzled in chocolate syrup and sprinkled with powdered sugar. One side was completely topped with chocolate chip morsels with heaping mounds of whipped cream on both sides.<br><br>This was unbelievably rich and chocolatey in texture. It was also served chilled, which is how I personally prefer to eat cake.<br><br>I was also highly satisfied with the service. Server Amaya proactively brought me an extra glass of water when I told her I was ordering the cake; she says I will need it and she was right.<br><br>#oversizedmenuitems #giganticfood #openwide #carnegiedinersecaucus #carnegiedinerandcafe #carnegiediner #omg24layerchocolatecake

We came for breakfast and had a great experience. A doner with a modern twist and design. The service was friendly and helpful, the servings were generous and the food was tasty. 3 things that show this place takes food seriously: You get real maple syrup with your pancakes or french toast! And there is an entire menu section for vegetarian options. We didn't get a chance to do it but you should definitely try their totally over the top milk shakes. We will definitely come back! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. There is an adjacent free parking space.

Maya delivered outstanding service! It was our first time dining here, and we weren’t sure what to order, but she gave us fantastic recommendations that did not disappoint. We’ll definitely be back — there are so many more dishes we’re excited to try.<br><br>We visited during the Monday all-day Happy Hour and enjoyed the strawberry margarita and house drinks. We ordered the wings, chili and chips, mozzarella sticks, chicken noodle soup, and the Times Square — everything was absolutely delicious. We were very pleasantly surprised!

Nice spot at Harmonwoods mall. Bright and clean atmosphere with optional outdoor dining. Center bar with televisions. Roomy and comfortable booths and tables. Very attentive and friendly staff. Food and drink venues are full of variety. A bit expensive but seemingly worth it. I had the corned beef and pastrami special. It was a generous amount. Decent. The take out bags and boxes are probably the reason the prices are what they are. The bags and boxes are customized to the diner and worthy of keeping for future use. I really enjoyed this place and will return.

Went in for breakfast, but the menu was disappointing. $19 pancakes came with just fruit and whipped cream no eggs, home fries , or bacon more like a brunch dessert than a full breakfast. The pastrami sandwich was tasty, but at $25–$30, it didn’t feel worth it.<br>The Peter’s Special was even worse, served on the wrong bread, the sandwich looked sad. The artichoke dip wasn’t great either.<br><br>Overall, good flavors, but poor value for the price.

Nathian was phenomenal!! Great attitude and work ethic. First time going and I was not disappointed. The food is great. Highly recommended the mozzarella sticks as appetizers

Amaya did an amazing job hosting both me and my partner. The food came out quickly and efficiently along with a fresh taste. I appreciate her taking the time to check in with us frequently. She also made my partner's day with bringing a happy birthday cake and singing with the restaurant. It was our first time coming here, and we'll definitely be back soon when we're in the area! Have a blessed one.

Wow what can I say …..from the moment we walked in we felt like family walking in the door …the food was absolutely delicious and came out hot and fresh and let me tell you the SERVICE was nothing like we have ever experienced and we eat out more than we would like to admit and these guys treat you like royalty we aren’t local unfortunately we came for our sounds b-day to American dream mall and came here on a whim and it was so good we came back the next day…….the highlight of the entire experience was Brisa our waitress made sure we had full drinks and even joined in on my wife’s “game” of pick my meal and Brisa picked a meal that was to die for “CARNEGIE“ this girl is a rockstar and definitely deserves to be $RECOGNIZED$<br><br>UPDATE 2/21/25<br><br>Came from 1.5 hours away just for food had Douglass for weight staff all different meals this time from the last time we were here and everything from appetizers to our main meal all the way to dessert was amazing including the service from Douglass our margarita For happy hour was better than anything we’ve ever had. The kids enjoyed themselves. TOM the manager Even went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience when he overheard that we were coming from an hour and a half away

I wanted to stop by this place for a while went there yesterday and I wasn’t disappointed. The food Was great the pastrami, OMG!!!! Delicious it melts in your mouth. My wife had the regular pastrami and I had the wow pastrami and was it wow!!! The drinks were great we went for happy hour. My wife had the margarita and I had the espresso martini my first time having one and now I hold everybody else to these standards because that drink was delicious anyway need to stop by there if you wanna have some great pastrami, you’re gonna enjoy yourself

Amazing service by Nathan and everyone. We came in for our little girls birthday celebration and the girls were treated like Royalty. Thankful for good food, even better spirits. Oh and you can't go wrong with the happy hour deals. Very satisfied and happy customers! Thank you Nathan!

We heard great things about this place! We had two cokes (fountain drinks), cheese sticks (10/10 delicious), a turkey club (apparently I ordered the wrong one. There are TWO Turkey clubs, one is a triple decker and one is regular. Triple decker has bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato. The regular was missing the bacon and cheese.) a pastrami sandwich, 7/10-not worth the hype as it looks amazing but not quite as flavorful as expected but still good! Fries were described as fresh cut and were good, nothing special. The cheesecake with strawberries was absolutely amazing, 10/10! We got a candy cookie to go which was supposed to have m&ms on it. It was an $8 cookie which is crazy, and it had ZERO m&ms. Not sure if we got the wrong one, but it was chocolate with chocolate chips and a few sprinkles and Oreo crumbs on top. The cookie was still yummy, just not what we ordered. The atmosphere was nice, very large place with lots of TVs and the staff and server were excellent and friendly. Tons of menu options. Overall 4 stars. Not sure if we’d return just due to the price. Paying $20 for turkey and lettuce on toast with fries seems like robbery. Our meal was $90-something.

Great food, generous portions, and a nice atmosphere. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was friendly and quick.<br>Definitely a solid spot for breakfast or brunch.<br>I would come back again!

Thank you Magi D, for your wonderful service and hospitality. You made my family feel right at home. Compliments to the chef as well, the dishes were cooked with love as it your grandmother were cooking in the back.<br><br>Desserts looked absolutely amazing. However, we were too full to eat anything after our main entrée. I’d definitely come here again and probably take a dessert to go 🙈❤️🍰<br><br>Our waitress, Magi D was phenomenal and very attentive. We hope to get her again next time we visit! ⭐️

Probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Everything was perfectly cooked. The food tasted amazing. LOVED the pancakes.<br><br>Service was excellent.<br><br>If you are staying near by and need a place for breakfast.... Definitely eat here.

I had such an amazing experience at Carnegie Diner @ Secaucus, NJ! The food was absolutely delicious — everything came out fresh, full of flavor, and perfectly cooked. The place itself is beautiful, super clean, and the vibe is just perfect for any day — brunch, dinner, whatever. I also love that it’s in a plaza, so parking was super easy!<br><br>Special shoutout to Alejandro, who took care of us — honestly one of the best waiters I’ve had in a long time, so attentive and kind. And Sebastián, the manager, outstanding service! You can tell they both really care about the experience. Totally recommend this spot.