Firehouse Grill

I've been here a few times and it usually is very good but today, I ordered a bagel with scallion…read morecream cheese. I bought it home and my wife took a bite and spit it out because the cream cheese was spoiled. I tried calling them several times to let them know but no one answered and their mailbox was either full or not set up.

Obsessed with this place. Have been coming here for years and they truly have THEE BEST bagels. So…read moresoft and chewy!! So many flavors to choose from etc and the staff are so nice! Their omelette are big in size and flavorful too. Haven't tried any breakfast sandwiches yet, but that's next on my list. Most importantly, I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my order either.

Inside view of how they prep and make their bagel.

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The Park Ave Diner

3.2(225 reviews)

1.1 mi

Everything about this place was great. From the awesome service to the incredible flavors. The…read moreshrimp tacos are by far my favorite. The right amount of heat and so much flavor. Also had the birra tacos , their consume was spot on tasty. My wife had the fish tacos and asada tacos . All so flavorful the fish taco had this great smokey flavor . Can't wait to go back. Next time trying tamales. Thanks for making this the best lunch I've had in Colorado ever. They also have jarritos mango so added bonus! Can't wait to return for taco Tuesday and Thursday. Off the charts!

Park Avenue Diner is a solid, dependable diner. It's always packed, which says a lot about how…read morepopular it is in the area. The food is decent and consistent -- exactly what you'd expect from a classic New Jersey diner. The menu has plenty of options, portions are generous, and service moves pretty efficiently considering how busy they usually are. If you're looking for a reliable spot that's lively and always buzzing, Park Ave Diner gets the job done.

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Casa Romero Mexican Grill

4.0(166 reviews)

0.4 mi

Casa Romero was a pleasant surprise on Cinco de Mayo; The…read moreplace was packed, many people were waiting for a table and my friend and I were among them and it was worth the wait; It was fun and the Hospitality was the great part of this experience, the staff was running around and they found time to smile and be gentle. I vote 100 for this great atmosphere; The food was good, we had the Corn with Mayo and cheese , a big mixed platter with meat, sausage, chicken and shrimp, tacos and the dessert; We ended with a caramel pudding; It was fun, good and with a great atmosphere; I'll be back !!!

Pros: good service, lots of space Cons: food mediocre…read more I was excited to go here because they had a large menu with a wide variety of tacos. However, the food fell short for me. My taco de tripa tasted kind of burnt. The elote was alright and guac seriously lacked salt. My friends felt their food was mediocre as well. The service was good and the restaurant was very clean and spacious.

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Sherban's Diner

2.9(79 reviews)

0.3 mi

I go there once or twice a month for several reasons. 1) Spanish Omelette-it's excellent;huge,…read morelarge vegetables,good sauce, served with fried potatoes 2) Sandwiches- fresh ingredients, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and large size 3) Hamburgers- plump, looks and feels like freshly ground; huge compared to hamburgers at specialty hamburger joints like Red Robin, 5 Guys, etc; accompanying French Fries are many, but average; 4) Dinner entrees- Again large, enough for another day; Menu selections probably could be lessened, to ensure every item is of top quality and value 5) Servers Outstanding- unlike like bubbly, high school kids doing a part time job , these servers are seasoned and been there for years. They know the menu and kitchen staff, will offer guidance that's trustworthy. 6) I applaud companies that hire folks on the autism spectrum. I suppose that may be case here and give more latitude to some behavior

I came here to pick up an order and the first worker( tall light skin) who approached me was super…read morenice and gave me the order and while I'm taking a picture the so called manager (chunky short guy) snatched the receipt and was super rude saying DoorDasher can't take the receipt and kept disrespecting me over a receipt. I asked to speak to someone else cause the customers requires to have their receipt and he said I don't need to talk to someone. Customer service is absolutely shitty no wonder this place has 2 stars and barely any people at the diner super disappointed

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Hometown Heros

3.8(49 reviews)

0.4 mi

We have been using them for years and the sandwiches and specials are always great. Quick delivery…read morealways with a smile. Mat C.

Well, starting with the negative - the ambience isn't great - it's probably more of a take out…read moreplace, but, to be honest, I'm fine with it because everything else was (is?) wonderful. The food is great - reasonably priced and tasty. Their potato salad and cole slawis exceptional (didn't like the pasta salad but I don't like peppers). The staff are extremely accomodating - we traveled a long distance to check them out and want to return frequently, it's only the time factor that prevents us from doing so. Good people, good food, good experience all around. Thanks!

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South plainfield special w/ potato salad

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Crown Fried Chicken & Grill

4.3(16 reviews)

1.3 mi

Crown Fried is great and reliable. I ordered a bunch of chicken wings and they were ready quickly,…read moreI ordered ahead so that may have helped, but places like this are essential when you want great, greasy, fast food that fills you up. All the other items and combos are great and reasonably priced, just good business overall. I loved coming here and would definitely come back and recommend it. It's in a small strip mall that could use some renovation, but it's good nonetheless. The cashier taking orders was clear and sincere, the order came out fast, and the place had a few seats and was generally clean. Definitely a good fried chicken spot in the area.

My order was ready on time and the wings were cooked to perfection and taste amazing. Everyone was…read morevery pleased.

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K C's Korner

3.5(15 reviews)

0.3 mi

I am disappointed in manager Cappi's lack of situational awareness. First off, the hours posted on…read moreGoogle Maps, TripAdvisor, and Yelp are entirely wrong. They close at ten on Saturday nights. They shut the lights off while you are mid-drink, sending the folks they just served out the door drunk. March 9th was the worst experience at a public establishment in my entire life. The female bartender with a nose piercing like a bull kept eavesdropping on my private conversation. She would act like a main character and jump into my conversation with her opinions, which no one asked for. Sometimes, she would scream across the bar. She took personal offense to a private discussion about the early closing at 10 pm on a Saturday. The convo was not for her, nor was it negative. A few blokes were looking for their next move of the night, all while trying to have a good time away from our wives and kids. The nose ringer got mad when we commented on her snarky remarks, took our half-drunk beers, and tossed them. Then she began screaming like a blue-haired, saying, "Get the f*** out; don't ever come back." Literally at the top of her lungs until her voice cracked. The manager Cappi's solution was telling us to stop egging her on, and he then threatened to call the cops. Meanwhile, we already paid and, unfortunately, tipped. I told Cappi he needs to train his employees better. She charged at me like a wild hippo, and as I stood my ground and looked her in her face, she invited me to fight her boyfriend, who was outside with his friends(incels). All while Cappi was pretending to hold her back. He didn't stop her from any of her spoiled child antics. This place is a joke of an establishment. I want to buy this place just to fire everyone. I've been in the service industry for 20 years, and I would not retrain a degenerate, inept lunatic who can not elaborate emotions verbally but would rather scream and scold a customer. What a waste of prime real estate opportunity. Honestly, I think she was a druggie. You ever go into a bar anticipating the druggie waitress to invite you to fight her boyfriend after her manager suggested to call the police all because she wants you to leave within 30 minutes of serving you alcohol? She wanted to do some drugs that had left her system by the end of her shift. We all saw it in her as soon as we sat down. She was mad she was not high. This is the spot for that low-class smooth brain energy. one may say- jersey trash. It must have blown in from the East Brunswick dump and made a home in South Plainfield next to a dead diner. Like a NY pigeon

The wait staff is excellent. We loved Cappy's energy. The band was excellent. Funtime for allread more

Bar area. Waiting for my lobster and steak. Amazing food here

Nachos are amazing

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Holy Burger

3.8(9 reviews)

2.6 mi

Holy burger has crazy high ratings for a burger place, so needing a quick bite in the area I went…read moreto check it out. Walking in the register was closed with a sign that just said to use the tablet to order. Going to the tablet there were a good number of disparities from the posted menu on the wall, most of which may have been the same, but were unclear from their descriptions. Things just didn't match up, and that included the prices of things. The board read $3 to make a combo, but the tablet had it at $5.50 for example. The descriptions of the burgers didn't fully describe what was in the burgers as they had on the board, which we have already determined to be dubious. I managed to ask someone for help when they were serving someone else. I found out the burgers use American cheese and so I wanted to substitute. Apparently the solution was to mark "no cheese" and "extra cheddar cheese" which adds another $2.50 to the total. Add-ons have now increased the price by $8! The burger started at $13.50. At this point I get my food and the flavor is good enough, but while the menu board advertised short rib and lamb, it was indistinguishable from ground beef, and I'm unsure if I just got well-done ground beef. The seasoned fries were very plain tasting. I couldn't taste any seasoning on them at all actually, but they were crispy. When you end up pay $25 for a middle of the road burger with fries and a drink at what should be a quick lunch spot, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth, fortunately not literally. The meal was worth maybe half the price, but I likely won't be coming back to give it that second chance, which is unfortunate considering the other high reviews.

$8 for two chicken sliders, a handful of fries, and a mini soda? Count me in. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the quality of the chicken, the softness of the slider buns, and the crispiness of the fries. I was offered "regular or spicy" sliders while ordering - I chose spicy. The flavor of the orange colored sauce was good (nothing to write home about) and the spice level was only a 2 out of 10 for me (it might as well have just been the regular sliders). I took my meal to-go, because the location itself doesn't have the greatest ambiance. It looks pretty cool - high ceilings, relatively clean surfaces and floors, bright orange paint around the ordering counter... But there wasn't any background music or TVs - so when you walk into a place that has zero customers dining-in and chatting, it's not the most inviting atmosphere. Overall, this is a cool spot with 1) extremely prompt service - I was inside for just under two minutes between ordering and taking my to-go bag of food 2) good quality halal chicken and 3) great pricing for a quick lunch or light dinner!

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Yolanda K.

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3

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7 years ago

I am big on supporting small businesses in my neighborhood. This spot is my go to for a quick chill and talk while getting a bite to eat. It's small and cozy. I enjoy Firehouse Grill. read more

Sharon C.

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7

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10 years ago

The Old Munchie back at the Firehouse Grill..... The Texas Wieners ROCK!

Nancy M.

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3

13 years ago

Great food...fast, and the prices are right!!! .love the décor!! read more

Jennifer W.

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9

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11 years ago

Its not great and not bad

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Everything about this place was great. From the awesome service to the incredible flavors. The…read moreshrimp tacos are by far my favorite. The right amount of heat and so much flavor. Also had the birra tacos , their consume was spot on tasty. My wife had the fish tacos and asada tacos . All so flavorful the fish taco had this great smokey flavor . Can't wait to go back. Next time trying tamales. Thanks for making this the best lunch I've had in Colorado ever. They also have jarritos mango so added bonus! Can't wait to return for taco Tuesday and Thursday. Off the charts!

Park Avenue Diner is a solid, dependable diner. It's always packed, which says a lot about how…read morepopular it is in the area. The food is decent and consistent -- exactly what you'd expect from a classic New Jersey diner. The menu has plenty of options, portions are generous, and service moves pretty efficiently considering how busy they usually are. If you're looking for a reliable spot that's lively and always buzzing, Park Ave Diner gets the job done.

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This is your laid back typical comfy diner that has all the basics. Decent food, decent service,…read moreand a homey feel. With a laid back atmosphere there's no rush, minimal noise, and you have to pay at the front. I think this is a solid classic diner. Dont expect anything extravagant and you'll love it too!

I've been to this diner twice before, the first time mid-afternoon and the second time early in the…read moremorning with a large group. Both times, the diner was relatively empty, so we had no problem being seated, More recently, I went with a large group, so we had to be split between two tables. We were offered free hot coffee, which I greatly appreciated. I ordered the eggs benedict and I do admit that the presentation could be improved upon, as the food appeared a bit messy, especially with the hollandaise sauce. Otherwise, I enjoyed my meal and my friends also seemed to like their breakfast as well! Overall, this was your standard diner and the meal itself wasn't too bad!

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I did not have a good experience in this restaurant. It is very big, but I feel as though the…read moreservice was very very slow. I sat there for a good 1015 minutes before anybody even came up to me and when they did, they only took my drink order and not my food order and then it just seemed like everybody was hanging out I ended up just walking out and leaving and not getting any food.

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3.9

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Placed an order for pickup and it was ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for someone on the go! I…read morewent with the bacon, egg and cheese--add avocado on a wrap. The food was great, BUT I wish it was more filling. As you can see from the picture, the insides were pretty thin. Wouldn't have minded paying more (it was $7.75) for more egg and DEF more avocado. There was probably a total of 4 small avocado pieces inside and minimal egg. Barely noticeable. Inside, the store was nice and clean! Would def go back.

It's just the service. If you have 30 minutes or even an hour for lunch I wouldn't go there. You…read morehave to call atleast an hour ahead. Place is never busy so I'm starting to just think that they don't have enough cooks. There is just no reason to order but if you do wait a good 45 minutes before going to pick it up ridiculous.

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Arrived more than 30 minutes before closing and was told we could not be seated or served anything,…read morenot even a cup of coffee. NEVER going back!

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Took my 2 grandchildren there this morning and we loved it. Servers were so kind and the food was…read moregreat! Definitely will be back.

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