15 best New Jersey Disco Fries spots ranked

Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)
Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)

15 best New Jersey Disco Fries spots ranked

Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)
Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)

Disco Fries are a diner dish made of french fries, gravy, and melted cheese, though primarily mozzarella is used, other types of cheese can also be used. The unwritten rule that Reddit users have regarding disco fries is that places with 'diner' in their names serve the best disco fries, so unsurprisingly this list includes a lot of diners.

15) The Colonial Diner - Lyndhurst

Image from Colonial Diner's social media. (Image via Instagram/@colonialdiner)
Image from Colonial Diner's social media. (Image via Instagram/@colonialdiner)

The Colonial Diner, established in the 1950s, is a traditional diner in Lyndhurst New Jersey that still maintains a 1950s vibe in its decor to give a retro feel to the customers visiting the place. Colonial Diner's Disco Fries are often served with fries topped with American or Mozzarella Cheese and Gravy. According to their online menu disco fries are available for $9.40.

14) Coach House Diner - Hackensack

Image from Coach House's website. (Image via official Website/@coachhousedinerhackensack.com)
Image from Coach House's website. (Image via official Website/@coachhousedinerhackensack.com)

Coach House is a family-owned diner that started as a small stainless steel diner in 1939, then the small diner was changed to the Coach House, which opened in 1973. Though Coach House might not have an impressive review on its entire menu, one thing that everyone seems to rave about is their Disco Fries, which is served with melted mozzarella and gravy for $9.95.

13) Steve's Burgers - Garfield

View of Steve's Burgers. (Image via Instagram/@stevesburgers_)
View of Steve's Burgers. (Image via Instagram/@stevesburgers_)

Steve Burgers, according to the establishment itself, offers a 'down-to-earth' dining experience with classic items like hotdogs, burgers, etc on their menu. Steve's Disco fries are praised for their tasty fries and the good amount of cheese and Gravy in them. According to an online menu, the Disco Fries are priced at $4.25

12) Mark Twain Diner & Restaurant - Union

Mark Twain Diner Exterior (Image via Facebook/@Mark Twain Diner & Restaurant)
Mark Twain Diner Exterior (Image via Facebook/@Mark Twain Diner & Restaurant)

Mark Twain Diner has been selling 'homemade classic diner' items since the 1960s. Their menu is diverse with a variety of sandwich options, plates of seafood, and even drinks like smoothies and more. Mark Twain offers disco fries with two cheese options, American or Mozzarella, topped with brown gravy for about $10.

11) Burger 25 -Toms River

BURGER 25 Building. (Image via Instagram/@burger25nj)
BURGER 25 Building. (Image via Instagram/@burger25nj)

Burger 25 is a counter-serve establishment available in multiple locations. They offer disco boardwalk fries and Jersey fries, often considered another name for disco fries. Coming to the difference between the two, disco boardwalk fries are served with Cheese, Gravy, and shredded pot roast, while Jersey Fries are topped with Cheesesteak, sautéed Onions, and Cheese.

10) Historic Rocky Hill Inn & Tavern - Rocky Hill

Outside view of Rocky Hill Inn. (Image via Instagram/@rockyhilltavern)
Outside view of Rocky Hill Inn. (Image via Instagram/@rockyhilltavern)

The Rocky Hill Inn is truly historic because the 'tavern license' for the inn was first given in 1745. Unlike most restaurants in this list that only serve disco fries the classic way, RHI serves a variety of disco fries like short rib disco fries (served with fontina, banana peppers, malt vinaigrette), pork belly disco fries (provolone, onion jam, gravy), etc.

9) White Mana Diners - Jersey City

Image from White Mana diner's website (Image via Official Website/@)
Image from White Mana diner's website (Image via Official Website/@)

White Man Diners is a long-standing diner, established in 1939, that is popular for their sliders, burgers, etc. Though their disco fries are not the most recommended dishes, it does have mostly positive reviews. The reviews on the internet mostly love the retro, old-school design choice of the diner.

8) Park West Diner - Little Falls Township

Park West Diner Building. (Image via Instagram/@parkwestdiner_)
Park West Diner Building. (Image via Instagram/@parkwestdiner_)

At Park West Diner, you can order disco fries with French Fries, Waffle Fries, or Sweet Potato Fries, based on your choice, topped with Gravy & Melted Mozzarella Cheese for $9.95. According to reviewers on Yelp and Google, Park West Diner seems to be one of the go-to places for good disco fries.

7) State Line Diner - Mahwah

Fries from State Line Diner. (Image via Instagram/@statelinemahwah)
Fries from State Line Diner. (Image via Instagram/@statelinemahwah)

State Line Diner, a family-owned diner, has been in the business for over 34 years. According to the establishment, they only use high-quality ingredients in their menu and offer a family-friendly atmosphere for customers to dine in. Coming to their disco fries, although the menu doesn't label it as disco fries they do offer french fries with American or Mozzarella Cheese and Gravy for $7.25.

6) The Skylark Diner - Edison

Interior of The Skylark Edison. (Image via Instagram/@theskylarkedison)
Interior of The Skylark Edison. (Image via Instagram/@theskylarkedison)

The Skylark Edison established in 2009, features a variety of items from multiple types of breakfast platters like yogurt parfait to dinner entrees like short rib ravioli. The Skylark Edison's serve their disco fries the usual way, aka, french fries covered in melted mozzarella and beef bone broth gravy for $12.

5) Oakland Diner - Oakland

Front view of Oakland diner. (Image via Instagram/@oaklanddiner72)
Front view of Oakland diner. (Image via Instagram/@oaklanddiner72)

Oakland Diner is designed in a way to pay "homage to the classic 50s diners". They feature Jersey Fries aka Disco Fries with American, mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss cheese and brown gravy. You can buy a side of these fries for $7.95.

4) Tick Tock Diner - Clifton

Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)
Disco Fries from Tick Tock Diner (Image via Instagram/@ticktockdinernj)

Tick Tock Diner established in 1948, provides a casual dining experience with a menu offering a variety of items that is open 24 hours and seven days. Tick Tock Diner's Disco Fries are steak fries served in a bowl with a good amount of cheese and gravy for $13.

3) Pompton Queen Diner & Restaurant - Pompton Plains

Pompton Queen Diner's Tent. (Image via Instagram/@pomptonqueendiner)
Pompton Queen Diner's Tent. (Image via Instagram/@pomptonqueendiner)

The disco fries at the Pompton Queen Diner are said to be one of the best in New Jersey. According to Tasheda B, a Yelp reviewer, who has visited multiple diners says that Pompton Queen Diner never disappoints with their disco fries and has set the bar high.

2) Left Bank Burger Bar - Jersey City

Fries from Left Bank (Image via Instagram/@lb.downtown)
Fries from Left Bank (Image via Instagram/@lb.downtown)

Like many diners and food spots, Left Bank Burger Bar serves their disco fries with mozzarella cheese. According to a Yelp Review by Mary Grace T, the highlight of the disco fries at Left Bank is the brown gravy, which is described as 'herby and complex'. Left Bank is considered one of the best places in New Jersey to get good disco fries.

1) Tops Diner - East Newark

Fries from The Tops Diner. (Image via Instagram/@thetopsdiner)
Fries from The Tops Diner. (Image via Instagram/@thetopsdiner)

Top Diner is a diner in New Jersey that serves classic American eateries, drinks, and more. Tops Diner is considered one of the best places in New Jersey to get disco fries, and according to multiple Yelp reviews the disco fries are worth the hype. Tops Diner's disco fries are often served with crispy fries, mozzarella cheese, and a thick homemade gravy on the side.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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