Abandoned Mom Pop Diner In New Jersey

It’s always so sad when family businesses shut their doors. This mom and pop diner in New Jersey was once a town watering hole. Now, it’s full of decay and nostalgia. Take a look inside this old-fashioned diner, and be sure to watch the exploration video by YouTube channel “TheUnknownCameraman.”

This diner was built in 1948, and was a community landmark until it closed in 2010.

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It was originally a hot dog stand that fed the workers building the New Jersey Turnpike.

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Eventually, it expanded to a 120-seat restaurant called Mom’s Peppermill.

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The interior has been left almost perfectly intact, including the retro counter stools and vinyl booths.

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Some of the tables are even still set for lunch.

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Take a look inside this retro diner from the past:

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