I stopped in here to kill some time before heading to Newark Penn Station (it's just a five min…read morewalk). Omg the cutest coffee shop and restaurant. Front of the house is more restaurant but in the back is a library/sitting area where you can read a book you brought or one that they have available (see pics). I had a cafe con leche and it was perfect as it came. Also I had the shashuka. I don't eat runny eggs but they kindly scrambled my eggs. The tomato sauce was delicious and it comes with bread. I also got a side of bacon. The staff is really nice and I was able to sit and read. If you are ever looking for a really accessible spot near the train station to eat definitely stop here.

Returned for breakfast with family and had poached eggs, feta and toast. Very tasty breakfast…read more Espresso tasted slightly burnt but that could've been a one off situation. Friendly service and you order from the QR on the table. Music selection was very mixed but kept at a low volume.

Pastel de Nata. Go get as many as possible and as often as…read morepossible. The best in the area.

I've been coming to Teixeira's Bakery since I was born, and it's truly a staple of the Ironbound…read more There's something so special about walking in and feeling that mix of tradition, community, and incredible food. Everything is always fresh and beautifully displayed, the space is clean and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and efficient even when it's busy. Whether you're grabbing something quick to go or sitting down to enjoy a coffee and pastry, there's plenty of room and it never feels chaotic. It's one of those places that's stood the test of time for a reason -- consistent, authentic, and always delicious.

Breakfast and the rest of the day food. We came here for an early breakfast at almost 7am…read more Outside looks like a warehouse but the inside is a pleasant surprise! Cozy and quite nice! Food we ordered was pepper bacon sausage omelette and pepper bacon sandwich, bacon egg and cheese sandwich and some potatoes. All were good! No complaints at all. The sausage was tasty! They didn't have the Mac and cheese at the time we came. The service was good as well. And timely! Overall a great cozy place that you would miss since it is in an industrial place if you weren't paying attention.

Loved the vibe here…read more Had a business lunch here and honestly it was a great choice. I can't take credit for choosing it. A super comfortable, not too loud or busy atmosphere. I got the Matcha pineapple juice and a Cesar salmon salad. The dressing was super different. It was a tomato Caesar which I've never encountered in the wild. That was absolutely delicious. I'd love to stop back and try some other things. If you're around here you gotta check it out.

Delicious food, pastries and coffee. Awesome bifana sandwich and perfect fries, sandwich could use…read morea touch more sauce though, but still so very good. Very nicely decorated, cozy contemporary atmosphere with some tvs, also. Very friendly staff and quick service. Highly recommend.

What an awesome find. After a friend had told me to try the place out, we stopped by after a day at…read morethe shooting range. The place is super cool... you'll forget your in Newark. Food was excellent, I had the codfish in cream sauce which some places are very stingy on the cod fish. Not here... I was stuffed after half of the serving. My friend had the grilled squid and luckily let me try it out. Absolutely delicious. We will definitely be going back with our better halves. The restaurant is so clean my Cuban mother would approve. Very friendly staff and a few parking spots right in front. Weather was cold and raining so we sat inside, but they have a nice outside area for dining once the weather improves.

Tops Diner was absolutely incredible! This was honestly one of the best breakfast meals I've ever…read morehad. The restaurant is very big, open retro, bright and just a great place to eat! Our waiter, Fernando, was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The menu is HUGE, probably the most extensive diner menu I've ever seen, and the best part is that you can order anything on it -- breakfast, lunch, or dinner -- anytime from open to close. The restaurant itself is gigantic, but somehow incredibly efficient. We were seated immediately, and our food came out in less than 10 minutes. I asked Fernando how they manage it, and he told us they have around 25 cooks working in the kitchen, plus another large team keeping everything moving. You can tell this place is a well-oiled machine. We ordered the pumpkin pancakes, and they were hands-down the best pumpkin pancakes I've ever had. And the fried chicken? I genuinely don't think I've ever had fried chicken that tasted that good in my life. Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely perfect. Huge menu, amazing food, great service, and unbelievably fast considering how busy and massive the restaurant is. Tops Diner absolutely lived up to the hype. We will 100% be back!

Over the last few years, Tops Diner had become a family favorite for brunch. Although, I have…read morevisited for lunch and dinner as well - brunch remains my favorite meal to come for. The portions are always great -- big, expect to take some food home unless you come hungry and have a big appetite! Our fave app is the general tso cauliflower, perfectly crisp and saucy. My child's fave is the George's Special. I love to try the specials, this time I tried the pork belly Benedict and OMG it was delicious, whoever invented and cooked it deserves a raise. A great portion and cut of pork belly, on top of their buttery biscuit, yummy poached eggs with a drizzle of chili oil that really sent this to the next level and crispy onions to top it all off. It came with breakfast potatoes but I think a side salad would also component this decadent meal nicely, too. Service is usually good. Ambience is pretty loud with music and chatter but my baby slept right through it. Entrance is stroller friendly which is great. The booths are car seat friendly too if you don't want to bring in the stroller.

Ambiance : decor is very modern art deco features local artists paintings but could use more…read morecleaning Service: the greeting was very welcoming but however being served was not organized i was seated before someone but they order was taken before me. Food: chicken was very good and flavorful, grilled cheese was good and toasted golden brown. Waffles were bland thick and hard to swallow even with syrup still bland . The worst thing about my whole meal was my drink there was something floating in the bottom of my drink that no one could identify.

Let me start out by saying, we've been coming here for years and used to love their food. But after…read moreour last visit, we won't be back. As we entered the restaurant, the floors were "crunchy", sticky and tacky. I assume they mopped the dining room with the same mop they use to clean the greasy floors in the kitchen. They don't have high chairs, So we spent most of the time with our toddler in our lap. The sweet tea tasted off, sour almost. Had to give it back to the server because I couldn't stomach it. Had my husband taste it, and he immediately agreed that something was wrong with it. The plastic utensils were such a turn off. We're dining in, is it too much of a hassle to give your customers actual silverware?? Got fish and grits. Potatoes, toast and eggs. Honestly, the only flavorful item on my plate was the potatoes and eggs. Was upcharged to add cheese to my grits, but the cheese never melted. Pre shredded bagged cheese is what they have on hand it seems. My husband ordered shrimp and grits and asked for a side of eggs, but that arrived 15 minutes after we all received our food. Not sure why it took so long so cook up 2 eggs for him. He was also disappointed in his brunch. It was obvious they used frozen bagged shrimp. Probably the 26-30/lb because the shrimp were really small and had the nerve to be overcooked. Workers just seemed disheveled. Not sure what happened to Vondas but it fell off for sure. We're not from Newark and would travel here for years. Not anymore. This is the end of an era, definitely won't be back. Absolutely don't recommend.

I think the food is a little more photogenic than it is tasty…read more Overall it's not a bad spot. They have a lobby woth seating & upbeat music. The staff here are very friendly!

I used to live in Elizabeth NJ and it's a regular thing to go to Ironbound for Portuguese food. Now…read morethere is a significant number of Brazilian offering in the area. What a treat! So I made a special trip just to get some Coxihnia. First time visiting this place and I like their menu. Light meals and snacks. At nearly 9pm I was able to get an açaí smoothie and the last chicken Coxihnia. The service is quick and the menu was very clear with self ordering kiosk (credit card only) or ordering at the counter. The vibe is young and hip. Recommended for anyone who wants to try something different!

I always have a sweet tooth and wanted to give this spot a try. When I arrived I had to double park…read morebecause parking is terrible in this area. I walked in and was greeted. The spot was super cute. I asked the lady a couple of questions about the desserts and the one I went with is the lime pie. It came to a little under $7 for a small slice. It's a tad pricey at this location. I paid and left. When I got home I tasted and it was a tasty pie. It was the right amount of flavor throughout. I had a pretty decent experience.

Nope.....! We saw…read moretheir Luxury Truffle Collection offered on QVC. The truffles presented there were presented as large enough to be cut in half and shared for 2. The hosts Ooooed and Awwwed over the size of them & the unique flavors and when we would normally never pay 5$ a piece for chocolate, we thought they looked like a deal given the "size" and unique flavors. [12 pieces for $59.95] What was delivered was a joke! The total weight of the chocolates was approximately 8 ounces. That made them $120 a pound. They were simply packed loosely in a shipping box, so the box of truffles was shook and shaken all the way to our house and they looked terrible by the time they arrived. So an F for shipping. And the size, well as you can see they were nowhere as large as what was presented, as some were not even large enough to fill the space allowed in their packaging! For the most part they were smaller than a Lindor truffle. So another F for actual portion size in relation to what as presented on QVC. Finally the taste.... There was none. We tries 3, and they had NO real taste. I described them as eating Play Dough...just a weird putty texture. And the killer is 2 of the 3 we tried were hollow and you could see the seam where they constructed them. Yes...a BIG FAT "F" for taste!! We tried to return them and QVC didnt even want them back... So we put them where they belonged...in the TRASH. I welcome the owners of this establishment to prove to us what they offer is actually worth $120 a pound....

you don't come here for the ambiance, you come for the surprisingly delicious pasta. and true NY…read morecheesecake had a quick layover from orlando to tokyo , had to stop in jersey of all places in the middle of the night , and i will surely return if i ever come back to jersey LOL

Well to the waitress whom served me on 9-2-26 we arrived at 1045am and u said u made the breakfast…read morespecial by 15 minutes coffee is included,trying to support local businesses parking is tough I told my wife let's give it a go, anyway bill arrives coffee is extra and then some..... swallowed my pride and paid and left but u made 6 extra dollars and lost a local customer adios ANdROS diner

L O V E It's like…read morewalking into an adult sized tree house. There are a bunch of different areas for working, chatting, lounging. Two floors with the main floor having tons of bar stools, Tabes and a lower nook area with a larger table and some couches. Upstairs offers a long community table with window lounge seating bright and even whimsical with a lovely floor to ceiling book case. Menu offers snacks, small bites and more substantial meal options. They also do a happy hour special beginning at 4! I opted for a dirty chai (5/5) and scrambled egg and cheddar sandwich (5/5) both were delish! Appreciated the side salad as well! If you're looking for a spot to work, meet a friend or enjoy some time to your self reading a book definitely check it out. Staff is friendly, noise is reasonable and not disruptive, space is bright and open. Free WiFi. Plenty of places nearby if you wanted to try another spot for food. The only bummer is the Parking. There is street or nearby parking lot but street parking was full even at 9:30 AM the lot is covered but $5 for 2 hours and up from there.

I had such a lovely time here--it honestly felt like a little escape from my usual routine. The…read morefood was beautifully presented and full of flavor, every bite felt thoughtfully made. I especially appreciated how everything tasted fresh yet comforting at the same time. The service was warm and attentive without being overwhelming, which made me feel really relaxed and taken care of. And the ambiance? Just the right balance of cozy and charming--I could've easily stayed much longer. This is definitely the kind of place I'd come back to, whether for a quiet solo moment or to share with friends. It just has that effortless, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer