Tropicana Diner and Bakery

4.3(3,328)

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Location & Hours

Address

545 Morris Ave
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 11:00 PM

Monday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 3:59 AM

Saturday8:00 AM - 3:59 AM

Sunday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Contact Information

(908) 351-7775

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About Tropicana Diner and Bakery

Round-the-clock eatery delivering a wide range of diner fare & tropical-island decor.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 26, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 3,328 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Tambura Reliford

3 weeks ago

If I could , I would give this place absolutely NO STARS ! First off, the hostess was very polite and had us seated immediately. Given the fact that it was 2am, it was pretty empty and quiet. Our wait...

Linda F

4 weeks ago

This is my 2nd time here. First time was 10 years ago and i got food poisoning here. Havent been back since recently. Happy to say i didnt have the same reaction. The food was delicious and tasted fre...

Jacqueline Balza

5 months ago

The menu offers a wide variety of options, and the food is fresh and flavorful. I did have an issue with my coffee, but the server promptly resolved it. Despite how busy they were, she was incredibly ...

Tatiana Hoover

7 months ago

Large diner with extensive and interesting menu. We were welcomed and seated quickly and our waitress came by to take our drink orders, but things slowed down significantly after that. The restaurant...

Vaví

2 weeks ago

This diner has really gone down hill in the past few years. I had forgotten why I stopped going until recently. My daughter wanted something quick so we ordered through door dash. I ordered French ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears mixed, with some customers finding the food delicious and fresh, while others experienced significant issues with service and food quality. The average rating suggests inconsistent satisfaction among diners.

Customer Favorites

Spanish food options are a highlight for some customers. The menu is extensive and interesting, with visually appealing cakes and desserts.

Atmosphere & Service

The diner is described as large and accessible with ample parking, and generally quick initial seating. However, slow service and inattentive waitresses are recurring issues, although some servers are noted as friendly and attentive.

Value & Quality

The diner is considered not cheap, and some customers found the food to be bland, undercooked, or served at an inadequate temperature. Portion sizes are not explicitly discussed, but one customer felt the French toast was overpriced for the quality and quantity received.

Areas for Improvement

Service speed and attentiveness need improvement, with multiple mentions of slow service and lack of follow-up from waitstaff. Food temperature and quality control are areas needing attention, with issues like cold or undercooked food cited.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate concerns about declining food quality and poor service, particularly regarding slow response times and inadequate food temperatures. There are also concerns regarding the perceived value for money spent at the diner.