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    Earthworks Cafe and Lounge

    4.4 (28 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ky M.

    One of my favorite places to grab lunch & study. Such a chill vibe inside. Staff is always friendly, food is always delicious. Their latte's and broccoli cheddar soup is to die for.

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    Jennifer T.

    Excellent service, delicious food, good coffee, and great space. We loved everything we had for brunch so much that we returned the next morning. Highly recommend the hangover fries, French scramble, French toast, and grits. Cool extras: you can see their humongous coffee roaster behind the dining area, there is seating outside, and they have a small art display space.

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    What a great little hidden gem! I needed to find a coffee shop to get Internet and work on my computer and came across earthworks Café and lounge. The place is massive and plenty of space to work. The service was excellent and Sydney took great care of me what ended up being a quick stop for coffee, ended up being a five hour long workday and a great salad for lunch! I will 100% be coming back.

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    Alex P.

    Food was pretty good, but over priced. You're mostly paying for the atmosphere this location provides. Service was meh, the entire hour we were eating, we saw our server to order and to cash out. She didn't even bring the food to the table. The coffee was good, love the cup style. Overall, I'd come back once in a blue moon for the brunch session, but it's too expensive for what you get.

    We had a great meal of the Alfredo with grilled chicken and the burger with blueberries on GF bread. Burger itself was good, bread not so much! Server attentive until we asked for check and he disappeared for minimum 20 minutes. We asked again and he pulled a machine out of his back pocket! Food 4.5, service 3.5

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    Really great modern, new space. It was a great stop for brunch with great food and service.

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    A great up and coming business! Drinks are lovely! Love the morning coffee drinks. The vibe is super cool, very modern but also cozy.

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    Newark Station has great coffee (they have their own roastery) and their dinner menu is always delicious!

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    Thirty One West

    Thirty One West

    4.3
    (16 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We knew this as the Union Square Music Hall, so had to check this was the right entry to review…read more Went to see Marc Broussard there on a family staycation thing. Baby K's first indoor concert. Great place for a show. Coming in was confusing. The entry is in the center and up the stairs. But we had to check in first and get our hands stamped, in the door just to the right. Friendly and helpful staff the whole time, at check-in, the door, bar, etc. Go up the stairs and there is a little landing with bathrooms and a sort of recovery room thing- didn't go in there, but looked like a place to escape the crowd and noise. Straight in the double doors is the show venue, a cool old theater. Great sound, nice lighting. Bar is up another set of stairs, with a small balcony with tables. Accessibility might be an issue; I saw no elevator though there could be one. Two sets of steep stairs were hard on an old guy with bad knees, especially coming down from the bar with drinks. Pizza and burgers, etc., at the bar, nice to have handy. Fast friendly service. Downstairs, the bar to the left of the entry looks quite nice, and they had the show on a TV. Crowd wasn't massive so you could wander up and down and enjoy all areas. Definitely would come back for another show.

    The place is a very cool, old 3 story venue in downtown Newark, apparently recently renovated. We…read moredrove over for the Ben Nichols of Lucero solo show. We did have drink/bar issues in that the third floor bar was limited and the main floor bar was busy with only one gal tending. My husband could not get the beer he wanted as they were out so he settled for another. He ordered my Riesling but they had to go fetch a warm bottle from the basement. The sound was pretty good, although since we were standing under the speakers, it was difficult for me to hear his between song chats with the audience. I would return. I love old places with character and this suits my enjoyment of small Indy shows.

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    Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap

    Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap

    4.4
    (196 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I stopped in for a weekday dinner, and overall it was a good experience. Since it wasn't busy, the…read moreparking situation was perfectly fine and we were seated quickly at a comfortable booth. The food came out fast, which was great. The pizza was decent, and I ordered the meatball sub, which was good and satisfying. It's a nice spot overall, relaxed and easy for a casual dinner. Nothing stood out as a major downside on this visit--just a straightforward, pleasant meal with quick service and solid food.

    If you're looking for a spot that consistently hits the mark on both flavor and atmosphere,…read moreElliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap is a must-visit. Whether it's a mid-week dinner or a weekend hangout, they managed to nail the "elevated neighborhood gem" vibe perfectly. The Food The star of the show is undoubtedly the wood-fired pizza. You can taste the authenticity in the crust--perfectly charred with that signature smoky finish you can only get from a real wood oven. The toppings are fresh, and the balance of flavors shows they aren't just making pizza; they're perfecting it. On the lighter (but equally delicious) side, the fish tacos are a standout. It's rare to find a wood-fired joint that treats seafood with this much respect. The fish is always flaky and fresh, complemented by bright, crisp toppings that make for a perfect contrast to the rich, smoky pizzas. The Service What truly sets Elliot's apart, though, is the bar staff. The service here is consistently top-notch. The team is incredibly knowledgeable--whether you're looking for a specific craft beer pairing or a recommendation from their cocktail list, they know the menu inside and out. It's the kind of place where the staff makes you feel like a regular from your very first visit. Final Verdict: Excellent food, a great tap list, and a team that actually knows their stuff. Elliot's is easily a 5-star experience.

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    Brussels sprouts with honey sriracha and shaved parmesan
    Brussels sprouts with honey sriracha and shaved parmesan
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    The Blue Heron Kitchen & Pub

    The Blue Heron Kitchen & Pub

    4.0
    (57 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    It is a very friendly place, the server we had was great . The food was really good we had the fish…read moreand chips. They give you plenty of food , we were stuffed when we left. The food can out fast and hot . Beer was ice cold. Place was clean. We look forward to the next time we can visit here.

    My wife and I have visited Blue Heron many times, both before and after the reboot when the new GM…read morewas appointed. Other than some new decor (which in my opinion is tacky), and a few new items added to the menu, the other noticeable change appears to be the slow service coming from the kitchen and inconsistency of portion size. This past Friday we arrived at approximately 5:15, the restaurant was fairly busy with the bar nearly full and most tables occupied. The server was timely in taking our drink order while we reviewed the menu. We placed our order, 2 fish sandwiches and fries, then waited 40 MINUTES for our food to arrive. I'd like to say it was worth the wait, but the fish was cool and the few fries we received were cooler. The most disappointing part was that never once did we see a Manager or have one touching tables to check on guest, or apologize about wait times. All the guest adjacent to us were complaining about the wait. Our server was apologetic and understanding about our displeasure. Perhaps there is a good reason that there wasn't a Manager on duty, if there was one on duty, it's inexcusable that they weren't at all visible and engaged. As mentioned, since the temporary closure and reboot, the inconsistency in portion size and slow ticket times, along with the decor we've not seen much improvement.

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    Dinner menu.. simple, clean, elegant ambiance
    Dinner menu.. simple, clean, elegant ambiance
    Perfectly hard seared mid-rare Ribeye with red-pepper Risotto and harbanaro glaze
    Perfectly hard seared mid-rare Ribeye with red-pepper Risotto and harbanaro glaze
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    The Craftsman Kitchen and Terrace

    The Craftsman Kitchen and Terrace

    2.9
    (32 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Hotel restaurants are iffy, and generally want to be fancy but the food just doesn't live up to the…read morehopes. This was classy, and handy, and the food and service were great. We came at 6 on a Friday, and there were several parties but it wasn't busy. Only one server it seemed, and she was busy but kept up on things, with some help from the manager and other staff. Nice to see management jumping in and actually helping. They had a special St. Patrick's Day menu for the weekend, and everything on there looked good. Sweetie went with fish and chips, and they were pretty good. A little overcooked maybe, at least the batter, but the fish was tender and it was all tasty. K had cheese pizza, and fries. Decent kids menu, and decent food. A coloring menu and crayons are always nice. I had the corned beef and colcannon, and it was excellent. Loads of meat, with a sweet and savory sauce. Lots of perfect colcannon, with potatoes/parsnips/cabbage/leeks. Yum. They had a mix-up and started that late, so they gave us a free dessert. They also all looked good, and we went with the cherry bread pudding, which was excellent. Bread was many mini loaves, good enough to hold you till the app. Which I forgot about: Sweetie and I shared Brussels sprouts. Very good, with shaved parm on top. We all had leftovers (of the entrees, not the sprouts) for lunch the next day. Service was great, the setting is nice. Several seating options, including igloos in the courtyard. We also had breakfast here, free with vouchers from staying in the hotel, and it was a step above the usual hotel breakfast. Same kind of items, but better quality. AYCE, for $15 if you're paying separately, and though of course you pay one way or another it was worth it. We'd definitely come back. Really only came because it was handy, but way better than expected, and part of a nice stay at the hotel.

    To call the Sunday buffet "disappointing" would be an overstatement. The food wasn't even warm and…read morethe service was indifferent. The best thing I can say about the experience is that there's a Bob Evans just a quarter mile down the road.

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    Filet mignon
    Domestic cheeses with dried fruit, mostarda, toasted baguettes
    Domestic cheeses with dried fruit, mostarda, toasted baguettes
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