Caption:Key City Diner expects to re-open late April, early May 2024.
Credits:TAPinto Phillipsburg Staff Photo | Ryan Fucilli
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Finally! Key City Diner , located at 985 Route 22 in Lopatcong, plans on reopening to the public in the last week of April or the first week of May.
The new sign is up, and construction will be coming to an end soon, says owner Pete Theo.
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A tragic fire caused by an electric short took place in September 2022, causing the 50s-style diner to undergo demolition and serious renovation.
Reports during the fire stated an employee called 911 after she and a few patrons evacuated the building. Police said there were no reported injuries or suspicious activity.
At that time, it was reported that four neighboring fire departments - Phillipsburg, Harmony Township, Pohatcong Township, and Alpha - all joined together to extinguish the flames.
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What to expect?
Theo told TAPinto that the new building has stepped away from the iconic 50s-style theme and will be modernized inside.
Since 1955, the Key City Diner, known for its glowing neon sign and classic interior, has been serving residents for nearly 70 years.
A menu from the summer of 2022, just months before the building caught on fire, showed entree favorites such as “mini dinners” including pork chops, chicken parmesan, grilled chicken, broiled haddock, and liver. The special dinners included souvlaki, eggplant parmesan, and shrimp penne vodka.
Diner Favorites
- Breakfast all day and dinner – pancakes, omelets, bacon
- Chicken Salad/Turkey Club sandwiches
- Disco Fries
- Home Fries
- Homemade Soups
- Full meals with salad or soup
- Late night dinners
Think back, what is your favorite Jersey Diner food? Send us a message or comment on social media on what you’ll try first!
Check back in a month as we prepare for the grand re-opening of Key City Diner , the return of a Phillipsburg area local eatery. With its new modernized look and a menu that promises to delight longtime patrons and newcomers alike, the diner is poised to continue its legacy as a cherished gathering place for generations and return for the casual night out, or way to start the day.
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