I was in Newark and my daughter need a burger and luckily we found this spot. Easy to miss because it's attached to a pizza place with the same owner but you will definitely want to go here. I asked for a devil burger rare and i got it, there is nothing like a pink burger dripping to get me excited. Couple that with their excellent fries and a couple of on tap Modelos and all is right with my world. I have to throw in the service, our server,Maureen, had those beers waiting for me i think. She was friendly and a good conversationalist. The only drawback? There's only one and it's in Newark, but fortunately i live about 15 minutes away so I'll be back read more

Absolutely phenomenal! Every dish was a delight, and the service was top-notch. Can't wait to return and try more!

This place is closed and now called Just delicious. Still serves burgers but has pizza and fried rice dishes.

#YelpsBigNightIn REVIEW: Saturday night, we picked up dinner from Novelty Burger and Bar. I placed the order through the Yelp app and it was super easy. We ordered: - Seasonal Greens Salad (large) - Mozzarella sticks - Veggie Burgers with Fries - Slow Oven Baked Crispy Wings - one order of buffalo and one order of BBQ I was craving their buffalo wings, which is what I normally get, but wanted to try out their BBQ ones (something different for Yelps Big Night In, I guess). I was a fan - not too saucy and good flavor. Also tried out the mozzarella sticks, which are huge and come with marinara sauce on the side. So, my dude is vegetarian, and it's always iffy with burger joints, but Novelty has a veggie burger that he likes - it's not a patty but a full-on portobello mushroom (he's a fan of these kind of veggie burgers more, and not a fan of impossible burger, imitation-meat type patties). The portobello mushroom is stuffed with cream cheese, which is nice against the pepperiness of the arugula greens on top and the sweetness of the soft brioche bun (plus, the tangy sauce on the side that you can add to your liking). I'm not a vegetarian, and I like the Veggie Burger. We didn't order this item yesterday but we also are a fan and occasionally will get an order of Spicy Fries to split between the two of us. Anyway, everything ordered Saturday is recommended! They also have chicken sandwich and pizza and other menu items, as well as tasty drinks (if you drink alcohol). Note: When you pick up from Novelty these days, you need to enter through the Mercato Pie doorway. Also, please wear a mask and gloves to protect yourself and the hard working staff there. Let's be safe out there and take care of each other. read more

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Novelty Burger and Bar is right near the Prudential Center in downtown Newark. Stopped in for lunch today. Sat at the bar. I was immediately greeted in a very friendly manner. I started out with a Gingerale. To my delightful surprise, crushed ice instead of regular cubes were in my soda. Crushed ice in my drink brought back memories of how soda used to be served! Next, I checked out the menu. The menu had quite a variety of burgers. The brie burger really caught my attention. Of course, I ordered it. The burger came exactly cooked "medium" as requested. Tasty Toppings were Brie cheese, bacon and onions. I think it could've used a little bit more brie cheese. However, one can never have enough brie cheese!!! Anyway, the Brioche bun was nice and fresh. I did receive a side of french fries. The fries were pretty good but could've been a little warmer. Service throughout my meal was very good. I really enjoyed my lunch experience at Novelty Burger and Bar. Would definitely return!!! read more

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3.5 It's a solid spot but nothing spectacular. Quick service which was important to us before a Devils game at Prudential Center. They have 5 beer bucket for $20 which was nice. Burgers were flavorful but cooking temp was not medium rare as requested. The patty was somewhere between thin and thick, neither a smash burger nor some juicy. Toppings were good but overall for $18 I expected a bit more. Staff was friendly and accommodating but they were out of napkins and ketchup on basically all the tables near us. read more

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The young lady who run me up was kind and very courteous. Came from take out around 8pm and live very close to the restaurant, which was empty. I ordered a burger to go which came with fries. The brioche bun was hard which led me to believe it had been sitting out for a few hours (or days) - i toasted it but then got to my fries which were like warm at best. They def weren't fresh which defeated the purpose of ordering them. Thankfully I got a natural hot dog with my order which was good. The bun was actually soft and the sausage was good. Not hot but not cool. I ended up eating the hot dog and throwing out the burger and fries. Wish I got a picture for this review. Two stars for the location, hot dog and courteous server. read more

We were here for a TWICE concert on a Sunday (totally forgot most places are either closed or have weird hours). So, to avoid the hot Sun until the concert started, we ate at Novelty Burger. I loved our waitress, she was so bubbly and when I asked for a recommendation, she guessed the 2 that I liked (narrowed it down prior to her arrival). She was even more bubbly and cuter after I commended her on her guess. The Novelty Burger was a burger at it's simplest, buns, patty and misc. veggies. The highlight is the Novelty sauce which is very similar to the sauce and way my dad makes burgers. Great place, great food and price. The waitress was awesomely cute and bubbly, wish more servers were like her! read more

Burger was a normal, no fuss burger...the novelty sauce (on the side) made it extra tasty. Ordered takeout, and it came with a lot of fries!! My only complaint was the cole slaw. Probably the worst cole slaw I've ever had. Paid $1.50 for it... meh, I'll live. The restaurants are all linked together: Novelty Burger with Mercato Tomato Pie, and Noodle Shop. When I went in to pick up my order, I was sent to Mercato. Interesting. Doesn't really change my life in anyway, but interesting, nonetheless. read more

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Angie is a new bartender and she is GREAT!! Her martinis are more than on point. In addition she brings customer service to a new level here. I hope she never leaves!!! read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Espresso Martini - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Great place for a bite to eat before a Devil's game. It wasn't extremely crowded like places nearby and we were able to get a great meal and drinks, friendly service. Good atmosphere. read more

I have been to these burger spot twice. The first time was terrible, they had just opened and the wait staff did not seem to be trained at all. Everyone was running around looking confused, and we waited over half an hour for our food (and we were on our lunch break). The staff did not even seem to care. The owner, did, however, apologize to us. On top of that, when the order did finally come in, they gave some of us the wrong orders (they gave beef burgers to a vegetarian!). The burger itself was actually quite delicious (i got the devils burger) and juicy. However, make sure you get the double and not the single, as the single is not enough to fill you up. The second time I came back, the service had improved significantly. We did not have any of the issues that we had from the first time, and I really respect that they were able to quickly correct their operation and get to a professional level. I'll be back here, as I really enjoyed the food! read more

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place was aight server was cool if you bored and hungry you should pull up for real read more

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This is a cute and yummy spot in downtown Newark near the Prudential Center. We had the mozzarella sticks, Brie Burger, and California Burger. The mozzarella sticks were thick and juicy. The fries were nice and crisp. Both burgers were cooked to the appropriate temperature. Overall, it was yummy! My only complaint is that they didn't have waitresses and so we had to wait a while for drink refills because we were served by the bartenders. Also, the music was too loud. read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Came here with a few friends. It was packed the day we were here and the service was a bit slow due to an event that was taking place in the area so everyone was in here to grab a bite. Our waitress was very nice but didn't get out order correctly. My friend's burger wasn't what she ordered and was missing half of her fillings. I myself ordered cheese fries but never received them. The food itself was alright. Nothing too special. The price is a bit up there for what you get. I'm not sure if I would come here again...maybe for drinks or something small. read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Order a pizza to go because the rude attitudes of SOME staff members will give you indigestion! The managers are not knowledgeable at all and could care less about customers. Fact: The bartender with the green eyes is the only positive experience at this place. read more

There's nothing novel about Novelty Burger. But after dining in here, I'm pretty sure I know how it got its name. I could have read an entire novel between the time we ordered and the time we got served (40 minutes). In fairness, there were 5 of us, it was a Friday, and it was their first week in business. Still, you can't expect Newark's business professionals to wait 40 minutes just to get their food during their lunch break. Onto the food: The menu says all their burgers are cooked in a "precise 140-degree hot water bath for over 40 minutes so they appear pinker than other burgers, but are fully cooked and pasteurized but very juicy." They go on to say the burgers are then seared on the griddle and that they are all cooked medium. Yet, our server asked us how we wanted our burgers cooked. We all ordered them different ways, and sure enough, they all came out pretty much at the temperature we ordered them. So, which is it? Are all the burgers cooked medium? Or are they cooked to order? And how come one came out medium-rare when it was supposed to be cooked medium in the sous-vide bath? Either way, my brie burger ($9 for a single, $11.50 for a double), was delicious, but unfortunately, that's it. Everyone enjoyed their burgers, but left hungry (the patties are no more than 1/3 lb., possibly only 1/4 lb.) It's pretty clear to me that the fries, despite being advertised as "100% all natural," are frozen and somewhat tasteless, but at least they're complimentary with the burger. The same cannot be said for other burger joints in the area, such as BURG, where the cheapest burger is $8.50 and the fries are extra, but better. If you know me, you know I have a pretty low tolerance for burger joints that don't do shakes. This place, at least as of week 1, does not do shakes. Sure, they have some machine that poops out random flavors like pistachio and cappuccino, but they don't sell shakes. Overall, I can't tell whether I'm in a diner, a sports bar, or a movie theatre (the giant light-blinking sign above the bar is somewhat distracting, and annoying). Aside from that, I'm pretty sure they're required by law to have a sign on the bathroom indicating the bathroom is a bathroom, but maybe that's in transit. This place is owned by the same people as Mercato Tomato Pie, right next door. It's very obvious based on the Puck fountain soda and the menus, which are also printed on the same paper with the same font. I recognized some of the staff from Mercato Tomato working here to get the place on its feet, which I appreciate. I may give Novelty another shot, but I hope I don't find myself saying "Tomato Mercato should have just stuck to pizza." read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it's pretty empty. Typical for Newark. First impression upon walking in was how spacious and how nicely decorated the place is. There's a nice big bar with broadway lights style decorations, and diner style high tables. There are more regular tables in the back too. Menu has a good selection of burgers, fries, drinks, and alcoholic drinks. You can also order Mercato's menu from here, which is super convenient. Mercato's has great pizza too by the way. I ordered a Brie burger with all the way fries and my boyfriend ordered a novelty double burger. I didn't notice that burgers came with fries and when I tried to order an extra all the way fries the waiter told me he'd just upgrade my fries so it's cheaper. Great service. Someone on here commented that the single burger is small, but it definitely isn't. And I'm not a small portioned eater. The burger would be 3.5 stars, it's a tad overcooked, and the patty was not seasoned much. I personally prefer a well seasoned patty. But overall, with all the other condiments, it was a very tasty burger. The all the way fries were amazing! Definitely a must order. They have a few flat screen tvs that played shows and ESPN, so this would be a great place to watch sports while grabbing drinks at the bar. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place as a spot to hang out after work, before games at Prudential, or just when you want a burger! read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Brie single burger with all the way fries - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I was on a mission for a unique and different veggie burger and I finally found it! This veggie burger wasn't your average black bean burger but it was a stuffed mushroom paired with flavors of spinach and onion and it was fantastic! The only problem I had was that the bun was twice the size of the insides so it overpowered the flavor a tad. All in all it was a very pleasant arrangement of flavor. The atmosphere is welcoming and open. There's a bar attached that seems to be attended to quickly. My party and I ate in a waited a decent amount of time before we were greeted. My advice would be to order from the bar. I would definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try. The food is a step above your average bar food. read more

Solid choice when near the Prudential Center. Great selection of beers on tap and the burgers on the menu are cooked with a sear that bring extra flavor. Just try to order it medium to medium rare otherwise it can come out on the overcooked side... read more

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Super annoyed! Placed an order over their online system. Can I ask, What's the point if I'm going to have make a second trip to the establishment to get my correct order? In the end ate cold food. - Horrible service. Horrible food. Jimmy the manager is rude and condescending to women. I should not be called "sweetie," when your establishment made the mistake. read more

Solid burger spot. Crunchy lettuce. Juicy tomato. Burger patty done medium. Exactly what I asked for and the servers are very attentive. Really impressed with the fries. Crunchy on the outside and soft fluffy potato goodness on the inside. Only qualm I had was the stark contrast in temperature between that hot burger and cold deflated sesame bun. But that's just me. read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

With the line to Dinosaur BBQ well out the door for the Devils season opener, my friend and I wandered just a few doors further down and walked into a nearly empty (at the time) Novelty Burger. Disclaimer: it filled up fast shortly after we sat. They have a special event menu for when there's things going on at the Prudential Center, but it's still got a good selection. No substitutions allowed, which I'm also fine with. I ended up going with the fried chicken sandwich. The portions were absolutely massive - the first thing I thought was "no way am I finishing this". That changed quickly after I tasted it. It was steaming hot, flavorful, and crispy. I love my fried chicken and this was a fantastic sandwich. As a side, the fries were crispy and plentiful. My friend got a burger that he also really enjoyed. I think I'll try a burger next time, but it's going to be hard to stop myself from ordering another chicken sandwich. I think I found a new pre-game tradition. read more

Prompt service burger was tasty (Devil's Burger) moderately priced (event menu only) the place is cool to grab a beer and burger! read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

We were craving a good burger and heard that Novelty was the place to go. We ordered the California burger and the Brie burger. The California burger was perfect with the cool and creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and melty cheese. The Brie burger was fulled with arugula, mushrooms, and onions, just as delicious. We were so full that we could barely finish our fries! 1000% recommend the novelty sauce, it's the perfect addition to the burger or fries!! read more

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Ate there for the first time yesterday and I will definitely be back. The atmosphere and decor were laid back and cute. We were greeted immediately upon entering and our server was attentive and sweet. I ordered the Brie burger medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. It was moist and juicy and flavorful. The fries were crisp on the outside and soft inside. It was a very delicious burger and I was a very happy camper. I can't wait to sample the rest of the menu and try their sister restaurant Mercato Tomato Pie. read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - The Brie burger - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Novelty by definition is; the quality of being new, original, or unusual. This place is none of those things. The name should be changed to "Blah Burger" It gave it 2 starts because the place was clean and the staff was really friendly. Menu needs some flavor. And the fries are terrible. read more

Place was nice...nice location...not a lot of street parking but there are a few lots in the area. So it was my first time and the hostess/bartender walked over to my table. I ordered a burger and asked her for the recommended way of cooking it. She said "well, how do you like it cooked?". Alrighty then, haha...I just order it Medium/Well...when I got my order, the burger was Well Done/Very Well Done (overcooked). It wasn't juicy and had no flavor but it was still edible. I read someone else's review and they said their Medium ordered burger was Well Done. The fries were ok too soo both were nothing to rave about. I probably won't be back. read more

The best burger in town, juicy & fresh. I tried the eggplant chips very tasty as well. I had a the Angry Orchard beer with the burger amazing!!!! My friend had the hotdog with the works I took a bite & it was delicious & disco fries!!! Will go back for a burger & hot dog!!!! The staff is very friendly we had a Great time!!!! A. D' La Rosa. read more

Recommend: Novelty Burger California Burger Pizza Burger Pros: I lived in California for a while, so I had to get the California Burger. Did it live up to expectations? Definitely. Not only was it tasty, it was really, really big. I could barely touch the fries. Impressively, the burger stayed together, for the most part. That's the sign of a well built burger. Staff was very friendly, too. Cons: You're going to pay a little more than at other burger joints, but you are going to get a lot more than you would otherwise. read more

I enjoyed their burger, a lot actually. The wait was a little long, both to get service as well as to receive my food. I went during the day, so it wasn't busy at all, maybe 4-5 other customers in total besides myself. Would totally go back though, as I did enjoy my food once it came and I liked the overall set up of the restaurant. read more

Went in for a drink , they were out of Bloody Mary mix and couldn't make one either. We ordered the wings , they were out . We ordered the nachos , they were out . So we had a pizza and fried calamari. Pizza was great . Calamari was like eating rubber bands. Went to use the ladies room , there was no toilet paper or hand soap . We left . Good luck staying in business. read more

This was my first time having novelty and i got the buffalo wing platter as a few milk shakes. I did not like it! The wings were extremely dry and when i went to pick up my order the milk shakes weren't ready because they didn't have any milk at the restaurant. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. read more

Novelty Burger and Bar - Buffalo wing platter - Burgers Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Went back to Novelty for a second try the other day for lunch. They've really turned it around. Last time I went, the burgers were tiny, the staff was unfriendly, and the atmosphere was awkward. There was nothing memorable about it. As soon as I walked in there for the second time, I noticed a difference. When I sat down at the bar I was greeted immediately by a new bartender named Adam. He introduced himself and shook my hand. Really appreciated that. Adam was great the entire time. He was always doing something. He was never just standing around. Every time somebody walked in the door he said hello to them even if they weren't coming to sit at the bar. It's the little things like this that bring customers back. I ordered the California burger. The person I was with ordered the same thing but without the avocado because she said she tried it before and it tasted funny. I had no problem with the avocado. I ordered the double. It came out perfectly cooked. The size of the patties were noticeably bigger. The portion of the fries it came with also increased. It took every bit of energy to finish all of it. I probably could have gotten the single burger and been totally fine. A couple of the managers came over and talked to us for a bit which was really cool. They talked about some of the things they changed since the soft open and also discussed some of the things they planned on doing. It seemed like everybody that was working there at the time was working hard, and it wasn't even that busy. But they always had something to do. All in all the food was great and the service was even better. Definitely a memorable experience and I think this will be my main burger spot. Give it a shot! read more

I stopped here for some quick eats before the Devils/Panthers game last Sunday. I'm often in Newark for Devils games, and I am pleased to report that Prudential Center is finally have a positive effect on the area around the arena. I remember a time when the only place to eat after games, was in the train station. Now outside the arena are the Dinosaur BBQ, Chipotle, and this place. There is a pizza place too, which is the same restaurant is this. You can order from here or from the pizza place. Ok. I walked in with the gf and sort of awkwardly stood there. No hostess. We were instructed to seat ourselves. MAYBE A HOSTESS WOULD HELP. #1 We both ordered sodas. They advertised a fancier soda selection than normal and with free refills. That seemed like an awesome treat to me, and I actually enjoyed my birch beer. I ordered a Brie Burger and split a loaded hot dog with my gf. Both were tasty. They advertise the burgers as being flash frozen or something like that. Regardless they both were good, but small. I thought the fries were pretty sparse too. The bill was only 33.00 for 2 burgers, a dog, and sodas for each of us. I think that's pretty fair. So why am I only giving this place 1 star? Glad you asked... The service was poor. No one came to check on us after getting our food. I really would have like to ask for mustard. Also no one offered us a refill. At all. I had to ask for one when the waitress came over and handed me the bill. I was very thirsty. This would be a good food, but bad service 3 star place,,...but wait, there's more. My gf and I were seated right by the door. The first issue was someone came and held the front door open a good 3 minutes while his wife finished a smoke. Super uncool. Now I'm cold and it reeks of smoke. MAYBE A HOSTESS WOULD HELP #2 Then just as we were finishing our meal, a homeless guy walks in. He immediately comes over and starts hassling my gf and I for money. MAYBE A HOSTESS WOULD HELP #3. Anyways the manager type sees the homeless guy hanging out and comes over and agressively chases him out the door. Ok, so you would expect the manager to come over and apologize for that. Right? Rigght? NOPE. He stone cold walked away. So I went up and informed him that he really should have apologized to my gf and that we wouldn't be back. He seemed surprised. I guess this is his first restaurant...and hopefully his last. What a trainwreck .I'm very disappointed. read more

The server didn't refill drinks at all. Although it came quickly, the food was mediocre at best - VERY tasteless and my medium burger was overcooked and came well done. Fries were good and fresh. Mixed drinks are adequately priced... but fairly small glasses. Would not return again. read more

This is an undiscovered gem a short walk from the Prudential center. What make it a good value is that you can order from their menu or Mercado Tomatoe pie menu in Novelty. You can order a pizza for the kids and burger for yourself and it is a good value. This place has a nice bar and about 10 table and has very good burger and exceptional french fries. They have large screen TV and will put on whatever you want. The burger was super juicy and Staff was very friendly. They just opened recently and are working out the kinks. But, this place will be getting more business when people realize that they do not have to fight to get a table at Dinosuar and they can walk 39 yards up Broad Street to Mercado and Novelty Burger.. read more

Tried out this place tonight...we ordered the devils burger and the California burger with a turkey patty and the buffalo wings. Overall the food was blah. Not terrible but nothing to rave about. Not to mention- they messed up my burger (added cheese when I said NO cheese and wrong bun) requiring me to return back and wait for a new one to be made. Quite overpriced in my opinion. $40 on take out I expect more. My turkey Burger had no salt no pepper ,no flavor, the avocados were under ripe and hard. The best thing was the brioche bun, bacon topping, ranch dip for wings, and the fries...smh Wouldn't go back. read more

The food was great...the service phenomenal.. and Sue was an amazing bartender. She was treated us like family, made us feel welcome like long lost friends that havent seen each other in a while! read more

The guy and I went in here right before a hockey game.. I think it was a bit new, because the waitstaff looked like they were in the weeds (but it was right before a hockey game). Anyway.. I enjoyed the bar look to it, there were some games on which is also nice. The waitress would only take one order at a time... (Can I take your drink order? I will come back for the food) which was a bit annoying, but again... weeds.. I got the portobello sandwich and the guy got a regular burger... We received them VERY quickly.. so we were happy there... the fries were very good.... again... happy... The sandwiches? SO made up for the disarray. Mine was so good and full of flavor! YUMMY, YUM! The mushroom was a bit small, so I could have eaten two... but I would not have minded because it was so darn good. The guy likes his meat medium rare and he said it was cooked perfectly. two thumbs up and I will go back when I have a chance. read more