The Brownstone - A True Jersey Diner

New Jersey is full of diners. You can't throw a rock and not hit one. There are good ones and then there are so so ones. The Brownstone in Jersey City is one iof Jersey's best. It's owned by Chris and Irene both from the amazing isle of Chios in the Dodecanese. They took a small railway car , expanded it and turned it into one of Hudson County 's and the NY metro area's premiere pancake house and diner.

Since the diner is all about pancakes, there are so many to choose from. You can try the fruity ones such as the peach walnut and the strawberry. There is also the traditional blueberry as well. For chocolate and candy lovers there are the turtle ones filled with caramel and chocolate chips. There's also the chocolate chip pancakes. For meat lovers there's the pigs in blankets and the meat lovers pancake that can come with ham , bacon or sausage bit s inside buttermilk pancakes. Waffles are not forgotten here. You can try the original or ones with fruit and nuts added. All are about the size of a small hubcap!!! No wonder Guy Fienga , host of the Food Channel's "Diners And Dives" loved this place!

"Regular" food is not neglected here. I ordered a grilled cheese on rye which was very tasty. There are also burgers, and roasts along with steaks and chops. You can get any kind of seafood along with chicken prepared a variety of different ways. The Brownstone also has an extensive salad menu as well an healthy grilled sandwiches and paninis. Like any diner they also have a cake and sweet section however theirs is as varied a s a specialty cake store.

Iif you're in the Liberty Park area of Jersey City (not too far from the harbor front and the Jersey City coast - and yes it does have a coast and beaches too!) stop in to see The Brownstone. Just the pancakes alone are worth the trip.

The Brownstone Diner is located at 426 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ. It's catty corner from Wilitz Hospital.(use this as your landmark when going there).