Cafes + Restaurants
The Ainsworth (Hoboken, Hudson County)
American-style restaurant. Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch. Menu items include burgers, steaks, seafood, tacos, sandwiches. Signature cocktails, beer, and wine. Located at 310 Sinatra Drive.
Aoyama (Mendham, Morris County)
Chinese and Japanese restaurant. Serves lunch and dinner. Menu items include vegetable dishes, meat dishes, seafood, fried rice, noodles, chow mein, sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki dishes, and more. Located at 84 E. Main St, Suite L.
The Beer Spot and Grill (Fort Lee, Bergen County)
Traditional American cuisine. Serves lunch, dinner, and drinks. Menu items include quesadillas, nachos, tacos, sliders, empanadas, sandwiches, wings, ribs, burgers, and more. Over 20 beers on tap. Located at 2027 Lemoine Ave.
Boneyard Bar & Grill (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
American cuisine. Open 24 hours, 7 days/week. Menu items include wings, tenders, nachos, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, quesadillas, homemade pizzas, desserts, and more. Vegan options. Cocktails, wine. 18 taps, 30+ craft beers, domestic and imported beers, gluten-free beers. Located at 20 South Virginia Ave.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos (Toms River, Ocean County | Point Pleasant, Ocean County | Jackson, Ocean County | Brick, Ocean County | Manasquan, Monmouth County | New Brunswick, Middlesex County | West Long Branch, Monmouth County | Bayville, Ocean County)
Tex-Mex-style. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, the “chiwawa,” desserts, and more. Location: various.
Burger Walla (Newark, Essex County)
Indian / American fusion cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner. Menu items include burgers, hot dogs, chili, wings, boylan sodas, lassi, juices, sweet parathas, homemade desserts and more. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Located at 47 Halsey Street.
Chilltown Kitchen (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Supper Club. Meets once/month. Menu and location varies.
Coffee Works Too (Voorhees, Camden County)
American-style cafe. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snacks. Menu items include breakfast all day, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, burritos, salads, gluten-free entrees, and more. Hot and cold specialty drinks. Located at Ritz Center, 910 Berlin Road.
Crossroads (Garwood, Union County)
Cajun-American cuisine. Meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes. Grilled Louisiana Alligator Tail, Thai Spring Rolls, Louisiana Crab Cakes, Southern Chicken Quesadilla, Famous Voodoo Cajun Shrimp, and more. Located at 78 North Ave.
Dino & Harry's (Hoboken, Hudson County)
Steakhouse. Meat and seafood dishes, salads, steaks and chops, vegetarian options, and more. A selection of over 100 wines. Located at the corner of 14th St & Garden St.
Dragonfly Music & Coffee Cafe (Somerville, Somerset County)
Coffee, cappuccino, latte, teas, lemonade, smoothies, and more. Paninis, pizza, soups, salads, egg and cheese sandwiches, and more. Located at 14 East Main St.
Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, Hudson County)
French Bistro style menu. Soups, salads, meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes, sandwiches, grilled cheese, burgers, pizza. Brunch, pancakes, french toast, omelets. Desserts, sundaes. Cocktails. Located at 1001 Washington St.
Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizzeria (Red Bank, Monmouth County)
Fralettis - Italian-style cuisine. Brick oven pizzas, pasta, baked dishes, subs, wraps, stromboli, meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, Italian desserts, and more. Located at 480 State HWY 35, Union Square Mall.
G.P.'s Restaurant (Guttenberg, Hudson County)
Italian-American cuisine. Pasta, meat and seafood dishes, vegetarian options, and more. Located at 24 69th Street.
Green Chicpea (Newark, Essex County)
Middle Eastern, Kosher cuisine. Falafel, hummus, salads, pita bread, soups, baba ganoush, spicy tabouli, vegetarian and vegan options, and more. Located at 59 Halsey Street.
Groov Cafe (Montclair, Essex County)
Fresh juice combinations, all natural smoothies, soups, salads, wraps, quesadillas, empanadas, arepas, burritos, ramen, brunch all day, omletes, pancakes, and more. Vegetarian & vegan options. Located at 127 Valley Road.
Harvest Table Fresh Food Eatery (Newark, Essex County)
Breakfast items, bagels, sandwiches, soup, chili, salads, burgers, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, baked goods, smoothies, hot beverages, teas, juices, and more. Vegetarian options. Located at 127 Halsey Street.
Henry’s on the Hudson (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Soups, salads, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes, and more. Specialty cocktails, beers, wine. Brunch - eggs, omelets, french toast, sandwiches, salads, burgers, flatbread pizzas, and more. Located at 141 Plaza II, Harborside Financial Center.
HopScotch (Jersey City, Hudson County)
German and Belgian inspired pub fare. Bratwurst, grilled cheese, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, sliders, dips, salads, burgers. Brunch - meat / seafood / vegetarian and vegan dishes, french toast, Belgian waffles, eggs, wings, schnitzel, and more. 40 imported and craft beers on tap, over 100 Scotches and Whiskeys. Bourbon, rye, tequilla, wine, Bloody Marys, and more. Located at 286 Washington St.
Java Joe's (Beachwood, Ocean County)
Coffee, cider, lattes, cappuccinos, smoothies, shakes, sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, french toast, quesadillas, flatbreads, bread bowls, and more. Located at 248 Atlantic City Blvd.
Jersey Johnny's Grill (Pequannock, Morris County)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, fries. Located at 25 Newark Pompton Tpke
King's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant (Somerset, Somerset County)
Italian cuisine. Gourmet pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and more. Located at 1165 State Route 27.
Mara's Cafe & Bakery (South Orange, Essex County | Denville & Morristown, Morris County | Fanwood & Berkeley Heights, Union County)
Assorted desserts and pastries, gelato. Breakfast all day, including quiche, french toast, belgain waffles, omelets. Lunch, including soups, salads, burgers, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Vegetarian-friendly. Various locations.
Market Street Pizzeria (Camden, Camden County)
Italian-style pizzeria and bistro. Brick oven pizzas, specialty pizzas, calzone, panzerotti, stromboli, wings, salads, soups, wraps, hot sandwiches, footlong steak sandwiches, footlong hoagies, paninis, burgers, baked dishes, chicken, pasta, desserts, and more. Located at 1 Market Street.
Maxwell's Tavern (Hoboken, Hudson County)
Soups, salads, wings, nachos, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes. Cake. Over 40 different beers, wine. Brunch, eggs, chicken and waffles, brunch cocktails. Located at 1039 Washington St.
Newtown Kitchen & Lounge (Camden, Camden County)
New American cuisine. Meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, chicken and waffles, fish and chips, avocado crab cakes, paella, baby back ribs, flat breads, and more. Located at 516 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
O'LaLa Empanadas (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Latin and international fusion cuisine. Meat / seafood / vegetarian empanadas, Chinese / Peruvian fusion dishes, hot sandwiches, salads, Tres Leche cake, and more. Located at 600 Communipaw Avenue.
Palermo's of Hamilton (Hamilton Township, Mercer County)
Sicilian, Greek, and American cuisine. Salads, soups, wings, pita wraps, sandwiches, hoagies, hot subs, paninis, calzones, strombolis, gourmet pizzas, pastas. Meat / seafood / vegetarian / gluten-free dishes. Desserts. Located at 310 Klockner Rd.
Parm Centro (Morristown, Morris County)
Italian cuisine. Meat and seafood dishes, paninis, pizza, calzones, pastas, desserts, and more. Located at 11 South Street.
Paul's Tavern (Lake Como, Monmouth County)
Irish Pub & bar. Steak, 1/2 lb burgers, pizzas, salads, wings, and more. Located at 1705 Main Street.
Pilsener Haus & Beirgarten (Hoboken, Hudson County)
Austro- Hungarian cuisine. Over 60 beers (imported and craft beers), wine. Grilled sausages, burgers, sandwiches, salads, meat / seafood / vegetarian and gluten-free options. Desserts. Brunch, eggs, french toast, omelettes, brunch cocktails. Located at
1422 Grand Street.
Port-o Lounge (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Portuguese / New American cuisine. Meat / seafood / vegetarian tapas and dishes. Wines, Ports, and more. Portuguese brunch and cocktails. Located at 286 1st Street.
The Rail House 1449 (New-American restaurant | Rahway, Union County)
Meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes, salads, flatbread pizzas, desserts, wine, cocktails, espresso, and more. Located at 1449 Irving Street.
Razza Pizza Artigianale (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Italian cuisine. Salads, pizza, cocktails, wine, beer, Italian craft beer, and more. Located at 275 Grove
Revolutionary Lounge & Cafe (Toms River, Ocean County)
Fair trade coffees and teas, organic blends. Latte, cappucino, espresso, homemade hot and frozen speciality drinks, and more. Meat, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, including sandwiches, wraps, omeletes, dumplings, quesadillas, soups, salads, assorted cakes and pastries, and more.
Sona Thirteen (Morristown, Morris County)
American-style bar & restaurant. Sandwiches, burgers, flatbread pizzas, tacos, sliders, wings, and more. Beer, specialty cocktails, and wine.
Taphaus (Jersey City, Hudson County)
German and New-American cuisine. Meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes. Salads, Bavarian specialties, burgers, bratwurst, sauerkraut, desserts, and more. 48 beers on tap, specialty cocktails, wine. Located at 2 Second Street.
Taste (Red Bank, Monmouth County)
Salads, bruschettas, pizzettes, sliders, nachos, and more. Cocktails, craft beer, wine. Located at 10 Bridge Ave.
Tea NJ (Jersey City, Hudson County)
Meat / seafood / vegetarian / vegan sandwiches, salads, hotdogs, pastries, and more. Coffee, cider, tea, bubble tea, espresso, homemade fruit drinks. Located at 262 Newark Ave.
10th Ave Burrito (Belmar, Monmouth County | Red Bank, Monmouth County)
Meat / seafood / vegetarian burritos, tacos, sandwiches, quesadillas. Homemade chips & salsa, nachos, wings, flautas, soups, salads, desserts, and more. Located at 26 West Front Street.
Thai Nam Phet (Rockaway, Morris County)
Thai cuisine. Rolls, dumplings, meat and seafood dishes, soups, salads, a variety of curry dishes, noodles, fried rice, vegetarian appetizers and entrees, fried ice cream, and more.
Tierney's Tavern (Montclair, Essex County)
Hamburgers, hot dogs, wings, philly cheese steaks, grilled cheese, sandwiches, beer, wine, and more. Located at 136-138 Valley Road.
Tumulty's Pub (New Brunswick, Middlesex County)
Casual American cuisine. 10 Ounce Pub Burgers, Black Angus Burgers, Prime Rib, New York Strip Steaks. Seafood and vegetarian entrees, soups, nachos, pita pizzas, quesadillas, wings, tempura, calamari, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, desserts, and more. Located at 361 George Street.
Veggie Heaven (Denville, Morris County)
Vegetarian Asian cuisine. Homemade teas, smoothies, bubble tea, soups, salads, sushi, sashimi, rolls, dumplings, tempura, burgers, a variety of imitation meat dishes, fried rice, noodles, vegan desserts, homemade vegan cakes, gluten-free options, and more. Located at 57 Bloomfield Ave.
The Victor's Pub (Camden, Camden County)
Meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, including nachos, quesadilla, mini pazotti balls, fish and chips, wings, fries, soups, salads, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, clubs, wraps, paninis, pasta, and more. Beer and wine. Located at 1 Market Street.
Vital (Montclair, Essex County)
Jamaican restaurant. Serves lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Fresh juices, smoothies, soups, salads, vegan hummus, salmon burger, jerk shrimp, a variety of wraps, vegan black bean burger, curried cauliflower, braised oxtail, escovitched fish, cassava dumplings, vegan mac & cheese, and more. Vegan-friendly desserts.
Vivo Lounge (Newark, Essex County)
Authentic Spanish Tapas. Soups, salads, paellas, meat and seafood options, Spanish desserts, and more. Vegetarian options. Located at 167 Ferry Street.
Waters Edge (Bayville, Ocean County)
Seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, including soups, salads, wings, quesadillas, crab cakes, calamari, raw clams, oysters, and shrimp, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, desserts, and more. Specialty cocktails, domestic and imported beer, wine. Located at 125 Bayview Avenue.
Water Witch Coffee (Highlands, Monmouth County)
“Quick prep breakfast, light lunch options & pastries baked on premises,” including crepes, breakfast burrito, sandwiches, smoothies, an espresso bar, and more. Located at 67 Waterwitch Ave.
Windansea (Highlands, Monmouth County)
American-style cuisine. Seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, sliders, and more. Domestic and imported bear, wine. Located at 56 Shrewsbury Ave.
Zinna's Bistro (Cranbury, Middlesex County)
Italian-American cuisine. Meat / seafood / vegetarian dishes, salads, sandwiches, paninis, signature burgers, homemade pastas, Italian desserts, and more. Located at 1275 South River Road.
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