The Jersey diner is a cultural institution as important to the Shore as the boardwalk, and the Junction Diner is a good local example. Open from early morning through late evening, it covers everything from breakfast platters to dinner entrees, with a menu wide enough that no one at the table leaves unhappy. The coffee is kept topped up, the pancakes are the size of hubcaps, and the booths are comfortable. For an unpretentious, filling meal at any hour, diners like this one remain unbeatable.