Park Wood Diner 1958 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040

"Excellent service. Family atmosphere. The pancakes are light with good flavor. Definately above the chain pancake houses. The prices are great. This IS the Maplewood Spot"

"The waitress (in your photos) was phenomenal. She made my family feel as if we were at home! We will no longer eat at the Maplewood diner, because they robbed us. Also the Parkwood diner service wise as well as food wise is far superior. I highly recommend this place."

"One of my favorite spots for a latte or great homestyle diner meal. My personal favorite is the “hungry man” which is an affordable big dish featuring all the Classics: pancakes French toast Taylor ham and hash-browns. Add a vanilla latte and you’re sure to have a great afternoon."

"This was a nice, “local” experience. I stopped by to get a quick breakfast. The staff and waitress was friendly and patient with my questions. I ordered poached eggs and sausage - i really enjoyed the sausage. Overall, it was an enjoyable breakfast and I would definitely go back. Just know that parking is a bit challenging. The lot is small and you enter on the side street. But there seems to be street parking with a minor walk."

"One of, if not the single best diner experience of my life. I don't say that with a hint of hyperbole, I went on Saturday at 12pm, so it was peak busy. And yet, despite that, I was seated immediately, ordered my food about a minute later and no exaggeration, I probably only waited about what felt like 5 minutes tops for my meal to come out. Everything was cooked perfectly to specification, they even had Gluten Free toast and as someone who has simultaneously lived in NJ his whole life (and we are filled to the brim with diners) and has been on a gluten free diet for over a decade, I had never seen this option offered elsewhere. Leah (I hope I'm spelling her name right) was delightful, efficient, courteous and professional. I don't often write reviews, but the service was so exceptional that I felt compelled to do so. If I ever find myself in the Union area again, I'd make it a priority to stop in again should I need a bite to eat."