***1 1/2 stars***…read more It's pretty rare for me to go below two stars, but we literally couldn't find any redeeming qualities other than a kid-friendly chalkboard off to the side. Rough, rough lunch and I'm picking the places going forward. I came here with my top-tier chum and #1 honorary young pup chum for a midday meal yesterday. This was an unfortunate recommendation by my chum, but in her defense, the biggest selling point was that they had a young pup section of the menu (which many of my suggestions didn't). This may have been a sign that it's time for the young pup to just order off adult menus going forward. This is probably a weird time of year to be over here anyway; this restaurant recently moved next to the baseball stadium, and December just isn't the greatest page on the calendar for America's pastime so it feels a little wasteland-ish right now. There were also a few random amusement park rides that we had to walk around to access the entrance (apparently more for a nighttime winter festival of sorts?) so the vibes were a little off to start. The interior was fine though - there's an interesting looking bar off to the left and high ceilings, so it feels more spacious than it actually is, given the overall square footage you're dealing with. I also enjoyed the cow decor, though I might be missing the joke with some of the cow/pig hybrid animals on display. My chum remarked that it seemed like the menu was designed by someone who'd never actually tasted the food, and certainly wasn't the same person who cooked it. Definitely a possibility, but my general impression was that this is ostensibly a family restaurant (remember the chalkboard?) with a menu only targeting young female adults, from the bar food to the cocktails. It's very strange. I wish there was a nicer way to say it, but the cocktails were terrible. I had their version of an Old Fashioned, which had coffee in it. Just did not go well together at all; there's a reason why Irish coffee with Bailey's was invented - not every dark spirit is going to work with coffee. I find it hard to believe this was taste-tested before being added to the menu. Never again. I felt worse for my chum though, who got a holiday twist on a margarita with cranberry. It was so beyond tart I could barely swallow it and it honestly tasted like cough medicine. In a quasi-NSFW comment, my chum mentioned that this drink might be helpful for a UTI, but alas, we were at a restaurant, not a pharmacy. At the very least, they need to retrain their bartenders on basic portions of a cocktail, but when the ingredients clash, that's a management issue. We got the Cow Wedgies to share as an app - basically, flattened mozzy sticks. I like the flattened concept but these were pretty bad. I'm assuming the issue here is they were in the deep fryer for too long because they had pockets of grease that would pop when you bit into them, almost like a pimple. One of those pockets exploded and stained the front of my hoodie. Not great - an unappetizing appetizer. The impression I got was that The Barnyard were pretty aggressively touting the chicken/waffles section of the menu. I went with the Winner Winner, which was another example of not understanding basic palates and taste profiles. This is a savory item - it has chicken, mashed potatoes and this gravy/corn concoction. Inexplicably, they then added this weird tangy sauce that would be better served on a bang bang shrimp app that completely ruined the dish. It's such an unforced error I don't understand how it happened. It's going to come as no surprise, but the service matched the overall quality of the meal. There were very few customers on the premises and yet our waitress was mostly MIA. She never came by to check on us after serving the food, despite making multiple trips to a table near us to inefficiently clear it practically one item at a time. It's very hard to give constructive feedback when an experience is this bad, but to me it starts at the very beginning - make sure the items on your menu taste good and that your staff is properly trained on basic hospitality concepts. The Kingdom of Sussex deserves a lot better than this.

Stopped by after leaving the Sussex county fairgrounds for lunch. The menu seemed very straight…read moreforward and known for their burgers. You order at the counter and are given a placard for your table and your food is then brought to you. The biggest complaint from our party would be all drinks are for purchase not even tap water is given. Which is fine we had our own water. We ordered a side of waffle fries and the sloppy tots for the table. The side of waffle fries could've definitely been larger. The sloppy tots were delicious as the tots were well done and topped deliciously with beer cheese, bbq sauce, pork, and sour cream. They just needed a little salt. Everyone ordered a burger and they were good just super greasy. I ordered the pub burger in which the Irish cheese was definitely an acquired taste but the pretzel bun was delicious. The ya filthy animal burger I think would've been between with the coleslaw on the side as it made a mushy consistency. The stampede burger and bacon mushroom Swiss were both good. I will say for $15 per burger a little ridiculous it doesn't come with any side and just a pickle. The inside has almost a diner vibe to it but all the staff were friendly and polite.

If you're anywhere near Franklin, NJ, RUN, don't walk to Olluco Bistro! This was hands-down the…read moreBEST food we've had on our trip. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. The Peruvian roasted chicken was quite possibly the best I've ever had. And the crispy skin?! If crispy chicken were an ASMR video, this would absolutely blow it out of the water. The flavor, the crunch, the juiciness... PERFECTION. The Peruvian steak skewers (anticuchos) are an absolute MUST. Seriously -- don't skip these! My daughter was in heaven over the mac & cheese, and the empanadas were truly one of a kind. But what made the experience even better was the family behind the food. Olluco is family-owned and family-run, and you can feel how much heart they put into what they do. They were genuinely some of the kindest people we've met -- warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about their food. This little place is a hidden gem and absolutely worth seeking out. The food is creative, flavorful, fresh and made with so much care. 10/10 -- HIGHLY recommend! We're only here for a few days and somehow keep finding restaurants that make us want to extend the trip. Olluco is definitely one of them!

Ummm hello? This is my new jam when I'm in town. What?! Real food, seasoned perfectly, and fall off…read morethe bone. And wait wait, I can get plantains, near Sussex?! I've been blessed ! Olluco offers homemade bbq, and some extras that will make you happy. The prices are decent too. For me, traveling with the kids is always tough because eventually you need to find real protein.....they can't survive on pizza and hot dogs for very long. We came here and got the chicken and Peruvian fried rice. The rice had great flavor and lots of veggies(peppers, zucchini, etc...). The chicken was seasoned PERFECTLY and so tender, like even the breast was juicy! We also got ribs and they were fall off the bone!! Yes finally, ribs that are seasons with a delicious rub(no need for sauce) and also fall off the bone tender. Yummo!! The place is very shack-esc lol...there's no decor and maybe 2 tables and a bar too. You can dine in but really it's more of a takeout joint, and that's OK! You can also grab drinks from the cold case. No fountain unfortunately. This is my new stop, I HOPE they stay in business so please give them a try my local Sussex friends!

We were in the area for a family event; this place was nearby and family in the area also…read more recommended. We started with homemade vegetable soup which was so good- come winter that's all we would've had. It had wonderful fresh seasonal vegetables as described in in the name and cannellini beans. We also shared one of the sandwiches and swapped the tater tots with Home fries; they were so kind as to put half the sandwich and half the potatoes on two plates. The service was upbeat and responsive. After lunch, we roamed through the antique boutiques across the driveway; multiple vendors selling everything from vintage memorabilia, to furniture, toys, paintings. It was fun just to look at the items, memory lane for some folks. And some unique tools which if they were not well described what it was used for at one time, you would never know! Those vendors were also so nice. What a great day in the country in this lovely town!

10/19/24 (Updated Review) Stopped in for lunch. We ordered…read moreA Turkey BLT w/side salad and French Toast w/strawberries. Food continues to be very good. Service is always good here. Very old fashioned and homey atmosphere at the Millside Cafe.

Best salad ever! The woman serving us was the sweetest person. This photo from the bathroom mirror…read morereflects the ambiance.

My wife & I were in the area having work done on her car. We came upon the cafe & decided to try…read moreit. We were greeted warmly & shown the days specials. I chose the tacos & they were delicious. When we're in the area again we'll be back. It was a wonderful experience. Great food & friendly staff.

Always a delicious experience! The service is so friendly. The turnaround time is fast. The food is…read moreincredible! My favorite is the pulled pork with this incredible bbq sauce. Tried the hush puppies and omg the hot honey butter is amazing! I don't even like hot honey and I could eat the butter by the spoonful. The hush puppies are so flavorful. The burnt ends are super saucy. The brisket just melts in your mouth. The onion petals were like little pillows of fried perfection. Don't sleep on the sides - the mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. The pickles and coleslaw are classic. The pickled red onions are a fun twist. Very reasonably priced too with massive portions. Spacious seating and super cute decor. The bathroom is clean and cute.

Nice people. Delicious food…read more Clean place. Brisket... wow. Not much to say, it's delicious.

Stopped here for dinner on our way to Newark International Airport…read more Service was very prompt. Lots of staff. Had some complementary bread to start. It was very good. I order the Triple Decker #4 (Roast Beef on Rye). My wife had the Lasagna Ala Vodka. Food was very good. Portions were huge. Service was very attentive. Excellent place. Lots of room. Highly recommended.

We made reservations for a group of 8 and had no problem The Hampton Diner is always friendly and…read moreaccommodating with a wide selection to suit everyone's taste. Anthony, our server was very pleasant and did a fine job bringing out all the dishes and handled every request perfectly! Always a pleasure to dine here

Always a great place to start your day with a delicious hearty breakfast at Victoria diner,…read moreBranchville New Jersey Mike B.

Original, old school, diner car style diner. It's a little bit of a dive. That actually gets bonus…read morepoints from me. Pretty clean overall. Very friendly mature waitresses. I ordered my standard breakfast fare. A Florentine omelette. It was better than I expected. The Victoria uses an unconventional preparation. Instead of using fresh chopped spinach as most other diners do they use sautéed spinach which gave the omelette a softer flavor and texture. Interesting. All in all, not a bad diner. Not worth a long trip. But if you are in the area I'm sure you could do worse.

It had been quite a few years since I'd been to this diner in Sparta. Since then, I believe there…read morewas a fire and it was rebuilt. Well it's much nicer now than it was back then. Modern inside but still has that classic Jersey diner feel to it. I ordered the traditional breakfast of 2 eggs over easy with bacon, hash browns, and toast. Plenty of bacon and the hash browns had a nice crisp to them. Multi grain toast was a nice option. Good place to stop if you're around Sparta. Large menu, good food!

I see the 3 star cumulative reviews but I just can't understand why? I have always experienced a…read morestellar food at the Sparta Classic.... That is, up until today? I ordered the Southwest Salmon burger which I have had several times. It's usually amazing. Unfortunately, today the Salmon had a strong, pungent, sour taste. It must have spoiled. The waiter took it back without an issue and I substituted a tuna melt which was excellent. I also ordered a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder which was top notch. Very fresh broth with lots of veggies and chunks of clam. There are many ways to judge a restaurant. It's easy when everything goes right. But also how a restaurant responds when something goes wrong. It this case they did the right thing. No harm, no foul. This diner is always immaculate and tastefully appointed. With all that said, most restaurants serve a clunker every now and again. I still feel that the Sparta Classic is among the best diners in Sussex county. I look forward toy next visit.