Central  Restaurant

A Classic Family Style Restaurant Diner for Breakfast Diner Favorites, Brunch, and Lunch

Comfort-Forward American Dining in Newark, NJ—Served With a Family Touch

All-Day Breakfast, Brunch, and Breakfast Diner Classics

Enjoy the best of a breakfast diner experience with All-Day Breakfast selections made to satisfy any appetite. From Central Breakfast Specials and omelettes to waffles and French toast, our brunch and breakfast offerings deliver classic flavor, generous portions, and consistent quality.

Family-Owned Tradition, Served Daily

Central Restaurant is a family style restaurant and enduring diner that has been serving the Newark community since 1977. Guests return for the welcoming atmosphere of a classic restaurant diner and the comfort of home-style American favorites.

Hearty Lunch and Homestyle Dinner Favorites

When it is time for lunch or an early dinner, our diner menu features famous club sandwiches, hot sandwiches, burgers, and comforting plated meals. Central Restaurant is known for satisfying, traditional dishes such as pork chops and meatloaf—prepared with the care you expect from a trusted family style restaurant.

A Newark Restaurant Diner Built on Comfort and Community

Central Restaurant is an enduring mom-and-pop diner in Newark, NJ, serving homey American fare in a setting that feels familiar from the moment you walk in. As a long-standing restaurant diner, we take pride in offering dependable service, hearty portions, and a menu that supports every part of your day—from breakfast diner staples and weekend brunch to a satisfying lunch with classic sandwiches and comfort plates. Whether you are meeting family for a relaxed brunch, stopping in for a quick lunch, or enjoying the simple pleasure of a traditional diner meal, Central Restaurant remains committed to quality, consistency, and the friendly experience that keeps guests coming back.

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Central Restaurant welcomes you for breakfast, brunch, and lunch with the comfort and consistency you expect from a family style restaurant and classic diner.

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Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM