Tick Tock Diner NJ • 1948

A neon-lit beacon on Route 3, the Tick Tock has fed New Jersey since 1948, perfecting the Garden State holy trinity: Taylor ham, egg, and cheese paired with disco fries drenched in gravy and melted mozzarella. Open around the clock every day of the year, this Clifton landmark draws night-shift workers, post-concert crowds, and families alike into its retro booths. The portions are generous, the coffee never stops, and the clock behind the counter still ticks.