Red Hawk Diner

Not the best food but people have to realize that it is a dining option on a college campus, not a regular diner. I wouldn’t go unless you’re a student or on campus for some event, even then there are better options on campus or a short car ride away.

If I could give this diner no stars, I would. Worst service. Worst quality food. How is this diner still in Buiness?

The diner is an authentic looking NJ diner and looks very cool on the campus of Montclair University. Unfortunately the 2 times I have visited the food was so-​so. I give it 3 stars because the food is really not that good but it’s nice to visit occasionally while on campus.

I went to this place because I was dying to eat. A friend of mine told me that it was great. I enjoyed the whole «old fashion» diner look. First of all, the waiter took forever to come to us. I ordered a Philly Cheesesteak with a side of mash potatoes. Once all the food arrived at the table, I took a fry from a friend’s plate. The most bland fry I have ever tasted. I take a bite of this so called «Philly Cheesesteak» DISGUSTING! Don’t go here unless you like low quality food.

My daughter is a student at Montclair and I sometimes stop at the red hawk when visiting her. Cheese fries were good quality and the staff was friendly. There were only a few other people dining in so service was quick. Prices are a little high in my opinion especially for a campus diner that mainly serves college kids who most likely have little to no extra money.

I went here two weeks last week and will never go back. The waitress was so rude to me that I didn’t even tip her. I’ve never not left a tip in my life considering I’m a waitress myself…
Staff is more concerned with what’s on TV and their own personal problems amongst each other. Totally trashy employees up front to say the least.
I got a turkey avocado club and it looks NOTHING like the picture in the menu. I got a turkey sandwich with no avocado, tomato on half, and mayo packets on the side. Come on now for $ 10 I think you could do a little better. I sat and waited for 10 mins for the waitress but she was talking. The guys up front were literally yelling over my head to each other super loud (I’m assuming management)
I got up to ask her for the avocado, the rest of my tomato, and the coleslaw and she was so nasty. «I don’t even know who you are or what you’re talking about» was her response… She got me a small cup of some guacamole and some coleslaw. No apology. No can I get you anything else. Just slapped the check on the table.
I’ll never go back. I don’t understand why this campus has such CRAP for food choices and hires staff who seem to generally hate everyone who walks into the food places.
Management — get off your phone because we sat right next to you while this all took place and you didn’t even notice. You asked how everything was and I told you «garbage» and you said «ok have a good night!!» again — put down the phone. You might do better business. Hell, take a business course right here at MSU.

First time here, and I don’t think I’ll be back. The servers are so careless that I wouldn’t even give them a $ 0 tip! If I didn’t call them every time I needed something, they would have totally forgotten that they had a customer in there.

pretty good diner. ive been here a handful of times when visitng a friend at MSU the diner is as decent as decent comes. the food is good but def nothing special. ive been to beter diners in NJ of course but id recommend this diner. ive had breakfast there and lunch and their stuff is good

Come here often before class. Service is usually decent. Sometimes the food comes out really quick, other times it takes a while.
Today I tried the grilled chicken flatbread sandwich. It came out after about 10 – 15 minutes. It was hot and fresh. The bread was similar to a middle eastern style flat bread that you buy at trader joes. The cheese was melted and it had broccoli and chopped tomato on it. I actually really enjoyed it. I think you have to know what to order here. It was a little greasy, def not gourmet or anything.
Just something edible to fill the belly before class…

This diner is located on the MSU campus. I come here when I have a rare long break in between classes, or a class is unexpectantly cancelled.
The food is good in my opinion. It has typical diner fare, however, the menu isn’t as extensive as a typical diner.
Other reviews are saying that it’s overpriced. I’m kind of confused there. It’s an ON CAMPUS diner, so many of its patrons have meal plans. For those that don’t, it’s ok. They take cash and credit as well. But as far as the prices go, I don’t think they’re higher than any other diner. Maybe by a couple bucks, but not something that breaks the bank.

Ok so since Unilocal Loves «lists» and the «list» I ‘am working on is about Diners in NJ. The absolute worst Diner in NJ. They can get by because guess what they are on a college campus. BUT OVER PRICED and NOTHING IS BETTER THAN C quality.
Selection is zero for a Diner too.
I’ll take ANY char broiler in LA over this carajo Diner.

I used to work at Montclair State and was there when this little diner was built… and to be honest I didn’t eat here that often. The food was good (great breakfasts-​especially the omlettes, burgers and sandwiches were ok, shakes were excellent), but it was pricey… and unlike the students I couldn’t use a meal plan.
On a recent trip back to campus I stopped in to see if things had improved. Well, things didn’t get worse. Fries were a little better than I remembered and the prices seemed. The grilled Reuben was pretty good. Service wasn’t bad either, but the place was a little crowded so I’m not going to beat them up over it. I’ll give it a solid ‘Not Bad’, but there are better diners in the area.