Most people don't get excited about a rest stop, but the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area is actually…read moreworth pulling into. Sure, it has the things you'd expect from a service area on the Garden State Parkway--gas, clean restrooms, convenience items, and a food court with several dining options--but it's also a surprisingly fun place to stretch your legs for a few minutes. The Bon Jovi theme is everywhere. Music videos play throughout the building, memorabilia and displays line the walls, and the whole place feels more like a tribute to one of New Jersey's most famous musicians than a typical highway stop. Don't be surprised if you see people taking photos of the displays while they're there. On a recent stop, I found it clean enough and easy to navigate despite the steady stream of travelers coming through. Standard rest area prices...ouch. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, picking up a quick meal, or just taking a break from the road, it's a pleasant place to stop. It's still a service area at the end of the day, but it's one with a little personality. If you're driving the Parkway and need a break, this is one of the more interesting places to make it. Oh...did I mention they have a Popeye's?!

This is the last rest stop on the GSP before you get on the Turnpike. It's been here for a while…read morebut they renamed it and renovated it as well. It's the same service stop for both directions as well, either north or south. The gas station is separate from the rest stop but they do have a store there as well. Convenience store with drinks and snacks. The rest stop building has plenty of parking and some vending machines outside. Shake Shack, Auntie Annie's, Starbucks and a convenience store are here as well. They had a few more stores besides the ones I just named as well. Seating is all in the middle and plenty of it but it also depends on how busy it is. Restrooms were clean and staffed as well to keep it clean. Plenty of JBJ memorabilia here which is very cool as well.

I've been stopping at this restaurant area for over 20 years. It really is a gem!…read more The bathrooms have always been clean, there is a beautiful courtyard, picnic tables, local reading material to get an idea on what is around to plan your trip better. There is various vending machines as well. There is so much parking available as well. It's easy to get to. Just a quick on and off the highway, which is nice.

This is a very nice rest area with an attached tourist information center. There are two sets of…read morerestrooms, helping ensure that a clean facility is always available. The rest area appears to have originally been built to serve US-13, before DE-1 was constructed. When traveling southbound on DE-1, finding the entrance can be a little confusing. Fortunately, there is a direct ramp from the parking area back onto southbound DE-1. The grounds include gardens, picnic areas, plenty of parking, and numerous other amenities. Depending on where you park, however, it can be a fairly long walk to the restrooms. Like the somewhat confusing access from DE-1, the walk is only a minor inconvenience at an otherwise outstanding public rest area.

The Walt Whitman service area serves the purpose…read more It's clean, modern throughout, has charging stations, an ATM, picnic tables outside, space to walk your furballs, bathrooms, convenience shops and food offerings. For food, there's a Shake Shack, Starbucks, Popeyes, plus small items in the convenience shops. Sooo, coffee, shakes, fried chicken, sandwiches, burgers. Of course there's gas here too, plus electric charging stations. Inside the rest area, you'll find the bathrooms, plus a rack full of tourism brochures and the ATM. A couple urinals were out of service, but hey, it's Jersey. Overall, this is a fine stop if you need to stop.

Decent size rest stop. Clean bathrooms, plenty of food choices, and modern …read more The Applegreen little vending area has a lot of goodies to choose from.

Tidy restrooms! Lots of FIFA World Cup tchotchkes…read more Exciting time if you like fùtbol trinkets . Thanks for all the people that think to provide cute souvenirs and stock the shelves with wonderful things. Thanks for the clean restrooms and everything!

The restrooms are good, but the staff at Auntie Anne's were downright rude and had a don't care…read moreattitude, definitely don't recommend any of the eateries except for the Starbucks here

I wasn't going to leave a review for this place until I read a handful of horrible ones... which i…read moremust say i had a very different experience here. the bathrooms have always been clean, and the food was decent although overpriced. Yeah, it's not a five star restaurant, it's a quick stop if you're really hungry or need to use the restroom. Which it serves its purpose.

Reliable rest stop on the way up or down the coast. They have clean bathrooms and a variety of…read morerefreshments.

Judy Blume Service Area is a clean rest area for gas, restroom and food…read more.. Food options here include Starbucks, Shake Shack, Auntie Anne's, and Z Market. Service is quick esp if you know what you want. Can sit down to eat in or take to go. Good to sit down to take a break when driving for a bit... Wow they actually have Judy Blume books who those who read them in school or those growing up...even to this day...

My favorite rest stop! It's so open and well lit and so…read moretidy! Lots o' loos. I am so grate we.

Exceedingly hardworking team. They are scrubbing all of the…read moretrash cans. Everything is being tended to today. Bathrooms detailed. Thank you for all you do!! I needed a loo and a coffee for my trip. I can move along thanks to you.

Smaller rest area along the NJ turnpike. Subway, Dunkin…read moreDonuts, Panda Express and Burger King and Aunt Annie's . Bathrooms very clean and plenty of seating inside . Very small convenience store but the prices are reasonable.

This South-Central NJ rest stop, located on the Northbound side of the NJT, is well-equipped and…read morevery convenient. The ladies' restroom stood out to me--it has 24 stalls, which is far more than most other rest stops I've been to across the U.S. Definitely helpful when it's busy. (And yes, I said restroom--not bathroom. So many Americans say the word "bathroom" when there isn't a bathtub in sight!) Food choices are solid, with Burger King, Popeye's, Auntie Anne's, and Starbucks all on site. There's also an Applegreen convenience store that sells snacks, drinks, postcards, New Jersey T-shirts and sweatshirts, and a variety of souvenirs. The seating area has around 25 tables, so there's plenty of space to sit down and enjoy your food. Lastly, the Sunoco gas station makes it easy to fill up before getting back on the road, which adds to the convenience of stopping here.

A service area worth stoping for! Clean, spacious and you could relax from your roadtrip. See…read moreimages for reference.

Beautiful resting center, I actually took a nap here , the got a coffee to continue my day…read more Very clean environment, and beautiful place. It's totally different from other NYC areas. Police officers on the property, nice Long Island

This is a road stop like no other food. Options are phenomenal. Great coffee, but high-quality food…read moreat a rest. Stop not really high-quality food at a rest stop I have a gluten allergy there's a whole gluten-free section of goodies rated New York number one cleanest public restrooms definitely place to stop

I made a yelp account just to rate this hotel just because I recommend it so much. I stayed here…read morefor two nights while visiting family in the Jersey area. It is so beautiful here and extremely clean. The hotel overlooks a gorgeous bay/marina area and is overall super quiet despite it being next to a busy-ish road. Both the individuals who run this place are extremely kind and offer to cook breakfast each morning for their customers. Unfortunately I was unable to take this offer as I got brunch with different family members, but I'm sure it would be fantastic. Please do contribute to their business! They are both very hard workers. P.S. - there is also an adorable dog here.

My husband and I stayed here while visiting my mom. We were so happy to find this gem in such a…read moresmall town and one that allowed us to bring our dogs. We have two small dogs and they felt right at home with the house Dog! If you're ever in the area, I would recommend giving this place a try!