Ritz Diner - Livingston

Was in your diner on Wed 3-25-15, after you did not visit for years, a cold and wanted soup and some house made candy, soup ordered a woman on registered asked my money then and there, not allowed me to go to order PIE and cheese Danish, I must say she was rude and demanding, so I feel very comfortable and do not want to visit the Ritz ever again

I grew up in this area and was here on 10/19/15 after an HS reunion last weekend. I was here at 4:30. There was hardly anyone in the spot, but many employees and managers attacked each other. I sat at the counter and wanted cakes, coffee and water, but nobody even asked me what I wanted until I looked around. The coffee was medium, the cake was fine. But a waitress threw my check on me before I even finished my cake. No one asked if I wanted a second cup or something else for this matter. I am an exceptionally good tipper and tip even for average service. I have not left a dim in this place and will spread the word among family and friends who still live here to avoid this place like the plague. My impression of such places is that they treat their employees even worse than they treat customers and are very poorly managed.

Most of the food at the Ritz is really good. My favorite is the Turkey Bowl and I love their egg white omelets. The food is the draw. The atmosphere is overcrowded and noisy at desirable times but it is very kid friendly. I also must mention my husband's favorite food it is the chocolate chip pancakes. Amazing. They have excellent apple pies to take out as well. Try the Ritz off hours for a comfort food experience.

A minute later, the owner came out and yelled at me for returning the meal, claiming that in her 30 years of business, she had never had chicken fingers sent back. I’ve worked in the service industry, managing a bar and grill and cooking in the kitchen, so I know how to handle situations like this. Her approach was completely unprofessional. If she hadn’t rushed back into the kitchen to hide, she would have received a piece of my mind. The short woman with blonde hair is not just rude, but also quite unhinged. I strongly advise others to think twice before giving her any business.

I really enjoy the French toast here. The cupcakes that resemble cookie monsters are also a favorite of mine. I love the eggs, bacon, pancakes, and French fries, and I can't forget to mention how much I like their honey mustard. RITIZ Dinner is simply the best! I celebrate my birthday and go on vacation all the time, and that's why I adore RITIZ Dinner so much!