No rush. No pretense. Just honest, home-cooked food served with the warmth of a neighborhood that knows your name.
Every Day
Breakfast served all day
Loved Locally
Forked River staple
From sunrise coffee to late-night comfort, every dish on our menu is prepared fresh with ingredients we're proud to serve.
Eggs any way you like, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, and our famous Lakeside platter that feeds a hungry crew.
Hand-pattied burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, and soups that taste like someone actually cares.
Real coffee, thick shakes, and a rotating selection of homemade pies that disappear fast.
Full menu available in-house. Ask your server about daily specials and dietary accommodations.
Lakeside Diner isn't a concept. It's the place your neighbors eat breakfast before a day on the water, where the coffee stays warm, and where the cook knows how you like your eggs.
We believe a meal should slow you down. That means ingredients we can stand behind, recipes we've refined over years, and a dining room where nobody's checking their phone.
Located right on Lacey Road in Forked River, we've been serving the community with the same straightforward approach: cook it right, serve it with a smile, and make sure folks leave feeling like they were taken care of.
Every plate is prepared fresh, not frozen or rushed.
Regulars are family. New faces are welcome.
Real food, real servings. Nobody leaves hungry.
Relaxed atmosphere, friendly faces, zero pretense.
Real moments from our dining room. No filters, no staging — just the way it feels when you walk through the door.
"Best breakfast in the area, hands down. The staff remembers your order and your name. That's not something you find everywhere."
M.T.
Forked River resident
"We stopped in on a road trip and ended up staying for an hour. The food was incredible and the vibe was exactly what we needed. Will definitely return."
S.R.
Visitor from NYC
"Takes me back to childhood. Same comfort food, same warm atmosphere. This place is a treasure in our community."
D.L.
Local for 20+ years
Whether it's a quick coffee before work or a leisurely Sunday brunch with the family, there's always a seat for you at Lakeside.
Easy to find, easy to park, and always worth the stop. Pull in and let us take care of the rest.
429 Lacey Rd
Forked River, NJ 08731
Monday – Sunday
6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
