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    Novelty Eats

    3.9 (132 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BBQ roasted pork & pepperjack loaded fries...not on the menu yet but available for order
    Amanda G.

    I don't know why I never knew this place existed, especially so close to home! We were checking out places for delivery, specifically looking for burger joints, and came across Novelty Eats (Novelty Burgers). Since we hadn't ordered from here before, we decided to order in person and takeout so the food could be the freshest and warmest. We lucked out with parking right in front but they're on a small one-way street so you're probably better off parking more underneath the train a bit. There are way more spots from which to choose. When we walked in we were greeted by Socrates, the owner. He said they moved from another location and have been in operation here for about two years. Stay on the look out because they'll be opening a summer beer garden and I'm here for it! He took our orders and informed us about their loaded fries that are not yet on their printed menus but available to order, including Buffalo Chicken, Tex Mex, Italian, Greek, Cheddar/Bacon/Chives/Sour Cream, BBQ Pork/Pepperjack, Cheesesteak and Chili Cheese varieties. We ordered and waited. It didn't take very long. Everything was packed up very well for travel. They're less than 10 minutes from our home so everything was nice and warm, ready to eat. Grub Rundown: Greek In A Blanket - these are yummy. They're mini lamb weiners, stuffed with feta and wrapped in thinly sliced cucumbers. There are six to an order and I could seriously eat these as a meal with a salad or fries/onion rings. They come with their "novelty" sauce but i wish I asked for some of the their spicy feta spread on the side. Filthy Burger - my son got this and liked it. It's a burger with BBQ pulled pork and smoked bacon. Juicy Lucy Burger- hubby got this burger and it was solid, cooked to requested temp. We expected the patty would be stuffed with cheese but it wasn't. He was happy with the burger. Silence Of The Lamb Burger - I ordered this and liked it a lot. It has a spicy feta spread on it which was very tasty. I only wish there was more of it on the burger because it needed the creaminess of that sauce. Onion Rings - I got rings with my burger and they were really good. They weren't too greasy and they were big, actual onion slices with a nice batter. They taste really good good with their house sauces. Kid's Chicken Fingers & Fries - we ordered this for the Little and it came with a side of fries. We kept it simple and got the shoestring fries for her. She liked it. If you order this dine-in, it also comes wuth a juice for the child. Cheesesteak Loaded Fries - hubby ordered these with shoestring fries and a BBQ sauce drizzle. They were definitely loaded. For the price, they're worth it. You get a large serving. BBQ Roasted Pok & Pepperjack Loaded Fries - my son ordered these and they were covered in roasted pork and pepperjack cheese. We asked for a ranch drizzle but that was left off by accident. I think it was better without that drizzle but I would have liked to have it on the side. Oreo Shake - this was made to order and they kept it cold until all of the other food was ready. They packed it well for travel which prevented spilling. It's topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. We'll definitely order from them again. The patties aren't the best we've had (a bit on the dry side) but all of the other flavor additions more than make up for it. I love Greek and the fam loves burgers so this is nice marriage of both. We're happy to have found them and plan to become regulars for when the craving for some greasy comfort food starts to hit. They're a nice addition to the area and I'm sure they'll do very well here. I can't wait to see what they do with the upcoming beer garden.

    Trying out a new place to eat while in the Bronx
    Miguel S.

    This place is such a diamond in the rough. The shake of the train being right above you may think it your stomach rumpling. I know I was and everything in this menu was great. With the help from Yelp in finding a place that is good for kids to eat this place offered a great kids menu. We had 4 kids and this place wasn't busy so we had room to all sit down and enjoy our food. They had a great selection of food lots of options, and unique blends. Anything you choose is not a bad option. Plenty of food to satisfy your hunger. I ordered a Gyro and my wife a Sloppy Burger which was a burger topped with BBQ pork and beacon. The kids had great selections for the pickiest eaters and trust mine are hardest to please and they polished the plate. Our waitress was great and very attentive, we loved the service and the food. We were glad we came and I hope that anyone enjoys themselves here.

    Danielle M.

    Came here for date night and I feel like the food was good but nothing to really brag about. They do have a section of the menu for milkshakes but I was too full to try. Deff want to come back for one and dessert though. I will say the portion sizes are really great and the overall experience we had was also great. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly. We started with an onion ring tower. Very Insta-worthy. The onion rings were big, but they were a bit too greasy for me.. but then again.. YOLO. I tried the Santorini Wrap which was grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, feta spread, olives and olive oil. It was good. My husband tried a "Slambdog" which is basically a lamb hotdog. Creative! And they have a few different variations on the menu. Their menu for sure has a large variety, I just wasn't super crazy about the food. Like I mentioned, I do want to return for a milkshake or dessert though!

    Yummy gyro.
    Lillian E.

    I normally call to get my food delivered from Novelty Eats but today I decided to visit and eat in. The food is as good eating in as delivery is. It's absolutely delicious and they package everything so nicely. The decor is beautiful and they are so kind and so attentive. Thank you so much.

    Let It Drip
    Mercedes C.

    According to Jason M. and Pat F.- both had very nice experiences here. So it was just natural to continue this domino effect- and now, it's a party. For Pelham Bay......this is unique alright! Oh-by the way...Crosby Ave. is packed like a muvah- especially Saturday afternoon- so parking on side streets is best. Once you step inside, Novelty's modern design welcomes you- not to mention a subtle scent of food in the air. Speaking of which, ventilation system is very, very good. It's "sit yourself" kinda place- and I liked it- plus service was nice and attentive during our Lunch. Using fresh ingredients and plenty of love, Novelty just looks like heart and soul were put into their menu- because our two meals were tasty. As petite as my Mom is, she packed that 'Shroomalicious Burger' real good. My Veggie Burger with Avocado Cream, Lettuce & Tomato- on Brioche was excellent- (So tasty, I didn't even take a picture). Plus I couldn't resist an 'Extra Chocolate Chocolate Shake' which was creamy and thick. Taking Style and the unique menu into account, I was all in. Plus the instrumental Chill-style Music selection- tied everything together. I seriously feel Novelty upped the ante up in here. Our meals were good and wouldn't mind returning.

    Pat F.

    I have been in search of a Lamb Burger that I didn't have to prepare myself for sometime. And when I found out from fellow Yelper Jason, that Novelty Eats had recently opened, the first thing I did was peruse the menu. What do you know? They have a Lamb Burger aka Silence when you eat the Lamb Burger topped with Spicy Feta Spread. On my first available opportunity I made it a point to try them out. Walking into their small well decorated space, it instantly read to me as comfortable and inviting. The service is friendly enough and allowed me a moment to hold a brief discussion with the owner about my hunt for a Lamb Burger, and how pleased I was to see it on their menu. The burger was cooked perfectly and served on a Brioche bun. The feta spread was served in a separate to go sauce container, but unfortunately it no longer had the consistency of a spread. It seemed to have liquified from a heat source. Unsure if it was the heat from the other items in my eco-friendly to go bag or maybe it was just that way to begin with. Either way, this slight hiccup did not take away from the flavor experience. The burger plus Feta condiment had that savoriness I have been seeking. To me Lamb Burgers are a novelty that Novelty Eats has fully fulfilled in the Pelham Bay Area. P.S. They're still working out their training kinks and stuff. So try to be patient, as I had to be.

    An empty plate of nachos and a bacon cheeseburger with fries
    Joshua M.

    Novelty Eats is a small trendy eatery in the Pelham Bay section of The Bronx with a great menu. The food here is really good. I dined here with a party of 5 (including myself) and we were seated right away. I had the oaxaca square salad which was served in a beautiful bowl, and they were generous with the portion. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. I highly recommend this salad and the other salads sounded good as well. I suggest you go with the build your own nachos option for the appetizer. They were really good and again the portion was generous; enough to feed 5. The rest of my party ordered burgers and wraps to which they stated were really good as well. The food presentation is spectacular. The food not only tastes good but it looks good, and that goes a long way in my book (although a really sloppy burger here and there doesn't hurt). I personally like the newspaper style wrapping on the food and the mason jars for the drinks. The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was the service. They weren't rude or anything, but not attentive enough. Besides our party there was one other patron in the restaurant, and your occasional food delivery personnel coming in and out. We sat with our empty plates and garbage at the table for a period longer than I would've liked. In my opinion there should've been more attentiveness especially since the restaurant was empty. In spite of this I did enjoy my eating experience here and my party and I all agree; that we would come here again. The prices are reasonable and the food was great.

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    Jason M.

    Novelty Eats first came to my attention while scrolling through my Yelp feed - one of my friends posted some tasty pics so my interest was instantly piqued. Upon further examination I quickly discovered this wasn't your average fast-casual spot, so one of my brothers and I decided to head here for lunch so I can check it out myself. Located on Crosby Ave in the heart of Pelham Bay, Novelty Eats isn't large but stands out from neighboring businesses due to its modern signage. That continues inside, where the contemporary aesthetics give the space a fresh look. There are banquettes along the side walls of the restaurant as well as some high top tables. The back wall is completely taken up by the kitchen and ordering counter if you're getting things to go. Since we were staying, we were told to have a seat and someone would be by to take our order. The menu has a lot - apps, salads, wraps, nachos, burgers, soups, and salads (maybe more?). This makes sense since they're in a primarily commercial area and will probably be doing a lot of to-go orders and deliveries. We started with some drinks - I was a little disappointed to discover that they didn't have seltzer since that's my go-to soft drink when dining out, but they have a variety of Coke products as well as Dr. Brown's sodas. Judging from the pics already on Yelp, the burgers looked really good so I directed my attention to that section; the double down chicken burger sounded tasty so I decided on that. The burger consisted of ground chicken and was topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sriracha mayo. The burger was quite tasty - the protein itself wasn't dry, and the flavors worked well. The sriracha mayo wasn't really spicy, and the brioche bun the burger was served on was a smidge too large - but neither bothered me enough to detract from the meal as a whole. The burger came with a side of fries which were nice and crispy. In addition to ketchup, we got "novelty sauce" which my brother concluded had (among other things) ketchup, mayo, and horseradish. Service was good, we were taken care of promptly and everyone was super friendly. Overall, I think Novelty Eats is off to a great start - my burger was tasty and if anything they are bringing a different flair to fast-casual food in Pelham Bay. I would definitely order from here or come back to visit again.

    LaTonia A.

    Ordered through GrubHub. Ordered at 4:45 got food at 6:15!!!!!! Ugh and it's COLD, the pizza tastes and looks like old cafeteria food from the 90s, the chicken was soggy and cold. Like, what the fuck kind of food is this!? And I only got 3 old pieces of carrots. Such a disappointment. NEVER EATING OR ORDERING AGAIN

    Ryan D.

    Dope. AF. Great food. Great service. Great milk shakes. I don't like writing long reviews...........

    I ordered here a few times since its convenient for me. 1st time ordering, it was very good, hefty portions of fries esp When added as "the works". Second order of burgers were good! Also added their milkshake which we loved. Third order for the burgers were overcooked, unseasoned as well. Fries were soggy, the tacos are a good variety. Slaw was good with the fish tacos. Other than that its ok.

    Chicken novelty Nachos w/black bean purée (it was just black beans, not puréed, but it's ok)
    Linh L.

    I had Chicken Nachos with black bean purée (it was just black beans but it's ok. It was supposed to come with Guac but didn't have any. I reminded the server and it was brought out promptly. No biggie. I asked the server what's the difference between a certain two sauces for the nachos but she didn't know and didn't ask either. It's ok, they're still training so I understand. They've only been a couple days open. The food & good and prices are reasonable. Very clean seating area and kitchen. Staff was very nice and attentive. We needed something new in this area! I feel like this is going to be my new spot. Understand that they JUST opened on Monday, so of course there are gonna be some kinks they have to knock out but once they get in the groove of things and the servers memorize the menu, this place will run smoothly. I'm rooting for their success!

    Ashley N.

    I placed a delivery order with them on Saturday through Grubhub, after eyeing them for quite a bit on Yelp (I'm new to the area and have been stalking a lot of restaurants on Yelp). I was torn between the chicken and the turkey burger, but after a few minutes of internal struggle settled on the chicken. I had 2 gripes with the burger, one of which was that the patty itself didn't have a ton of flavor, the other was that I had a few bites that included cartilage of sorts (think really unexpected bites into a hard piece of something). I also ordered the angel fries that were slightly mushy for me, but were on point flavor wise - which helped me look past the texture. Rounding out my order was the Oreo milkshake, which was solid but somehow they forgot to pack a straw. Separate from them, I had an issue with Grubhub that didn't allow me to redeem an active offer they had, $7 off of orders for new customers only. I mentioned it in my comments on the Grubhub order but never heard from anyone. I will be ordering from them again, still want to check out that Turkey burger, I'll update my review accordingly. PS the customer service here is phenomenal, shortly after I uploaded my review Steve reached out to me, thanking me and trying to make up for Grubhub's mistake. Thoroughly appreciate it.

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    The food is so fantastic very healthy cook good I love eating them. Also ordering from there that I wish there was more places like this.

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    3.8(254 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    This cute restaurant never disappoints! We went in for late lunch, they accommodated us without…read morehesitation. It was not crowded at all. The servers were very kind and really fast. The food was amazing! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The focaccia was so fresh and the lavender honey butter was out of this world! The cover farm ricotta was also so lovely with that lemon zest flavor shining thru. I ordered the garden Burger. The salad it came with was so crisp and fresh. The patty was homemade and beyond delicious. My daughter devoured her butter pasta. They have plenty of veggie friendly options. Overall excellent and highly recommended!!

    This is my second time dining at the Hudson Garden Grill at the NYBG. My friends and I went there…read moreon a weekend around 12 pm. The place had many tables filled so I would highly suggest going there with a reservation beforehand. Despite there being a good amount of people service was quick and all servers were very kind and attentive. Our waiter Steven made sure we were taken care of and everyone else were very kind. Our drinks arrived promptly, I will say there was some inconsistency in how our drinks were mixed since one of the vanilla drinks was sweeter than the other but other than that all drinks were delicious. The food on both times that I've been here was delicious with everyone at the table enjoying their meal. I've yet to have a bad experience here. I would say if you are debating trying the restaurant, take the opportunity to as you won't be disappointed.

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    Food is amazing! Service was great and attentive…read moreAmbiance was very relaxing since I think we came after the morning rush. Early is better to find street parking. Cozy place so get a reservation. I look forward to going back.

    Archie's Tap & Table is operating on an entirely different level from the typical City Island…read morerestaurant scene. This is not your standard seafood shack or casual neighborhood spot. The chef comes from the world of high-end NYC dining, and you can feel that experience in every detail of the food. There's a level of creativity, precision, and thoughtfulness here that honestly feels Michelin-worthy. This makes sense, because the restaurant has earned that recognition. Beyond the food, Archie's also has one of the best Scotch and whiskey (bourbon and rye included) selections anywhere in the area. It feels curated by people who genuinely care about food and drink, not just running another restaurant. We eat there often, especially for brunch, which is spectacular and consistently better than it has any right to be for a neighborhood spot on City Island. The best example of the attention to detail was the chopped cheese sandwich special. When it arrived, my first thought was: "How is anyone supposed to eat this giant thing?" But then you take a bite and realize the bread was custom made specifically for the sandwich. Somehow it completely melts in your mouth along with the meat and cheese, making this enormous sandwich unexpectedly delicate and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of detail most restaurants would never even think about. Archie's is a true hidden gem and proof that truly exceptional food can exist in places you wouldn't expect.

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$$

    FOOD- was absolutely delicious! SERVICE-I was DISAPPOINTED…read morethat our server right after we put in the order we got our server right away bc we wanted the truffle fries instead of regular fries and he said the order was in and couldn't switch meanwhile $40+ a plate being forced to eat something I don't want. Doesn't sit right. I've dined here before that's why I came back. Ambiance- was great eating on the terrace definitely set the mood.

    The ambiance of the restaurant is definitely a highlight, especially the outdoor and window seating…read morewith beautiful views of the water and NYC. Unfortunately, the service and food didn't live up to the setting for us. Our waiter, Danny, seemed to have an attitude from the moment we arrived. He hardly checked on our table, and after overhearing his conversations with other tables, it was clear that the energy and attentiveness he gave them felt different from what we received. Since gratuity is automatically included for larger parties, it made the experience even more disappointing. As for the food, several dishes lacked seasoning, including the lobster mac & cheese, salmon, braised short rib, short rib ragu, and lobster croquettes. Our group spent almost $1,400, so unfortunately, we expected more from both the food and service. The views and ambiance are lovely, but based on our experience, I wouldn't return.

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    0.5 miCountry Club
    $$

    Drove through NY and needed a quick bite to eat and started looking at Chinese food restaurants…read more This place had one of the highest ratings and I can see why! The food was done within 15-20 minutes and we loved everything we ordered. Everything tasted authentically Cantonese, not spiced or super flavorful. Just your basic, comfort food. Exactly what we needed on our drive home. This place is located in an okay neighborhood area, but we didn't have time to sit down and eat. There's limited seating. We saw a lot of people waiting for takeout. The food was so hot and tasty when we picked it up. We got: BEEF TERIYAKI STICKS So tasty, cooked well with a slight char to it and seasoned enough to give it flavor, but nothing overwhelming. CRAB RANGOON These were so crispy and creamy, so freaking good with lots of crab and cream cheese with every bite. FRIED CHICKEN WINGS These chicken wings were GOOOOD! Perfectly fried crispy outside and juicy chicken inside. The flavoring of the outside was very flavorful and made every bite so satisfying. Wish we got an additional order! SAUTÉED STRING BEANS This is a comfort food for me, just your basic green beans sautéed in super light soy sauce and garlic. YUMMMM! BEEF CHOW FUN Another comfort food of stir fried beef and bean sprouts. So tasty and the rice noodles were perfectly fried and chewy. PORK FRIED RICE This pork fried rice was super tasty, but different. The rice was more pilaf which I absolutely loved and there was so much barbecued pork in it. Wasn't saturated in soy sauce which is how it normally comes, a really light and tasty fried rice. HOT & SOUR SOUP I love hot and sour soup and this was sooo good. It wasn't too sour, flavored and spiced just enough to check all the boxes and left me wanting another bowl full! Spent over $50 and got a free 2-Liter soda too! Will definitely stop by this place again on my future drives through or to NY!!!

    To use uncle Ben's minute rice as pork fried rice is diabolical, how can you spend so much money on…read morethis type of food when the rice ain't even authentic at least has some decency I would never buy from here ever again in my life

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    Six Happiness Restaurant - Beef Teriyaki Sticks (4)

    Beef Teriyaki Sticks (4)

    Six Happiness Restaurant - Sautéed String Beans

    Sautéed String Beans

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    Tourmaline - Sizeable portion of pasta, okay to share for small eaters

    Tourmaline

    4.6(42 reviews)
    9.6 miForest Hills

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Fine dining in my own hood and a James Beard finalist. The nomination is so well…read moredeserved. My fellow yelpie Jeannie has been raving about their duck à la pressie for ages and we finally organized an outing so she can share her love of Tourmaline and the duck with us. Thank you Jeannie. The duck in itself deserves an award. You can tell that Yvan the head chef and owner has put so much detail into creating this magnificent dish for his customers. From picking the perfect farm to order the duck from in PA, to purchasing the machinery for churning out the sauce from the bones and internals of the duck, to incorporating different aspects of duck preparations from different cultures (French Normandy, Chinese roast duck) and teaching to Daniel in the city for some tips. You know Yvan has put his heart and soul into this one dish. I love how this dish is prepared table side by the chef himself with so many different stories and presentations. He starts off the duck with a serving of the perfect tot crispy skin served with his seasonal sauce. We had rhubarb. We were the stars of the room with everyone envying us. I can't recommend this experience enough. Worth every penny! In addition to the duck, we ordered some apps, salad and a fish dish. The seasonal cocktail Noveau Peach so refreshing and delish and dessert wine was a perfect accompaniment to the desserts. The atmosphere or the restaurant was cozy and high end. Lots of couples on cute romantic dates. The owners Yvan and Rebecca are the sweetest. I met Rebecca at our building bbq that they catered and she was just so lovely. Mentioned to her that we were going to see her the following week and she remembered me. Definitely check out Tourmaline. A true gem in FH and so happy to have them here.

    We had dinner last night for the first time at Tourmaline !…read more The ambiance and service from Seth were excellent! But sadly, the pork tenderloin special that I had was tough and dry . Both my husband's and friend's hanger steak was very chewy!!! A restaurant of this quality should definitely serve a better cut of beef!!! We really looked forward to this dinner having read about the chef but were very disappointed with the entrees! The kale salad and celery root latkes were good as were the desserts. Too bad as Forest Hills is really lacking in fine dining restaurants !!!

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    Tourmaline - Table setting

    Table setting

    Tourmaline - Steak special, November 2025 - buttery mashed potatoes and onion tart

    Steak special, November 2025 - buttery mashed potatoes and onion tart

    Tourmaline - Wild Mushroom and Truffle Pasta, heavenly

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    Wild Mushroom and Truffle Pasta, heavenly

    Inwood Farm - Farm Burger

    Inwood Farm

    3.8(822 reviews)
    4.8 miInwood
    $$

    Came here for brunch with a friend. The space was lovely and bustling, with a welcoming ambiance…read more When I first arrived, the quoted wait time was 30 minutes, but it turned out to be closer to 45 minutes. While waiting, I sipped on a Cinnamon Maple Latte, which was bold and strong, as well as heavy on the cinnamon, but could have used more maple and sweetness. My friend and I shared the Bread and Cornbread Basket, served warm with raspberry preserve jam and butter. The Bread was perfectly baked, fluffy, and well seasoned. Cornbread was glazed, giving it a slightly sweet taste, as well as crumbly in a good way. The butter made the breads richer, while the raspberry jam added a nice layer of flavor. For my meal, I ordered the Steak and Eggs, adding Truffle Fries, which were an additional $5. This also came with a small side salad topped with radishes. The Steak was tender, wonderfully juicy, and flavorful. Eggs were cooked over hard, just how I like them and made expertly. Truffle fries had a generous sprinkling of Parmesan and were delightfully crispy, with strong truffle yumminess. Salad gave a fresh element to the dish. Service was lovely. Our waitress was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. Prices were decent. I would consider returning for dinner to try the Short Rib or Brisket Mac & Cheese.

    I had a pistachio matcha latte here even though it got off of their list. They use syrup and I ask…read morefor it less sweetened and it was actually full of pistachio flavor with some gentle sweetness.

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    Inwood Farm - The Lamb chops were good. They were tender and very tender.

    The Lamb chops were good. They were tender and very tender.

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    Novelty Eats - comfortfood - Updated August 2026

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