Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:30 PM
| Monday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Newark: 9:39 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (973) 242-3004 to confirm.
About Hot Spot Diner
Hot Spot Diner is a diner you'll find at 17 Avenue A in Newark, New Jersey. It is one of 222 places to eat and drink we list in Newark. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Hot Spot Diner is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 5:00 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 72 items across 10 sections, including Juices & Sodas, Omelettes, French Toast, Pancakes, and Breakfast Sandwiches. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $15.00, with a typical item around $7.00. You will find options like Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Cheese Omelette, and French Toast.
Available service options are takeaway and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (973) 242-3004 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 17 Avenue A, Newark, NJ 07114
- Phone
- (973) 242-3004
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 72 items · $1.50–$15.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Hot Spot Diner’s weekday schedule with 25 other diners in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 AM, earlier than 96% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 118 hours a week, 31 hours more than the local median of 87. 100% of diners in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Hot Spot Diner is one of them.
Compared with 25 other diners in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in New Jersey
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
At Hot Spot Diner the median listed price is $7.00, lower than the typical $13.00 for diners in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 69% | $9.99 |
| French Toast | 69% | $9.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 69% | $9.99 |
| Greek Salad | 62% | $15.79 |
| Caesar Salad | 54% | $13.95 |
| Chicken Fingers | 54% | $10.99 |
| Pizza Burger | 54% | $11.75 |
| Turkey Burger | 54% | $12.25 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Hot Spot Diner there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 23 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), European (3), Latin American & Caribbean (3), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
Hot Spot Diner is the only diner within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Andros Diner / Andros Restaurant, 1.4 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.5 mi
- PizzaPapa John's0.7 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLos Cazahuates Restaurant0.7 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanSabor De Minas Restaurant0.8 mi
- EuropeanCasa Seabra0.8 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Hot Spot Diner's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Hot Spot Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Hot Spot Diner is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Hot Spot Diner located?
Hot Spot Diner is located at 17 Avenue A, Newark, NJ 07114.
What is the phone number of Hot Spot Diner?
You can call Hot Spot Diner at (973) 242-3004.
Does Hot Spot Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Hot Spot Diner, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Hot Spot Diner?
The typical price range at Hot Spot Diner is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $15.00.
Does Hot Spot Diner take reservations?
Yes, Hot Spot Diner accepts reservations.
Is Hot Spot Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Hot Spot Diner open late?
Yes – Hot Spot Diner is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Hot Spot Diner?
There are 23 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Hot Spot Diner. Nearby options include McDonald's (0.5 mi), Papa John's (0.7 mi), and Los Cazahuates Restaurant (0.7 mi).
Are there other diners near Hot Spot Diner?
None within a mile. The closest is Andros Diner / Andros Restaurant, 1.4 mi away.
How much do diners in New Jersey cost?
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
