"The diner has shared more than half a dozen photos of Springsteen during his various visits over the years. A 2024 Facebook post by Roberto's Freehold Grill shows Springsteen with the diner staff, captioned, "Nothing better than being back in your hometown after a spectacular performance in Syracuse. Welcome back, Boss!" Comments from fans of both the singer and the diner chime in, adding that "The Boss knows best! Gotta' love Roberto's Freehold Grill!" and "My favorite place!! Best pancakes ever!""
"Local New Jersey news outlets regularly report Springsteen sightings at his go-to diner, both in front of and behind the counter. "He's the nicest guy," fellow Roberto's patron (and Springsteen fan) Sheryl Horowitz told NJ.com after meeting him there in 2023. He's even known to bring esteemed colleagues and longtime friends, including rock star Jon Bon Jovi, in for a meal, as reported by NJ radio station WRAT 95.9 in 2025."
Bruce Springsteen, a New Jersey native, frequents Roberto's Freehold Grill (formerly Tony's Freehold Grill) on East Main Street in Freehold. The diner opened two years before Springsteen was born and has long been a neighborhood fixture. Roberto's has shared multiple photos of Springsteen visiting with staff, and a 2024 Facebook post welcomed him after a Syracuse performance. Fans visit the diner hoping to experience the singer's favorite menu items, including the "Boss Panini." Local outlets report regular sightings, and Springsteen has brought friends and fellow musicians, such as Jon Bon Jovi, for meals there.
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