Panera Bread

I travel to Rahway often and make it a point to stop here every single time. The food is simply…read moredelicious. I always go for the rotisserie chicken. Simple, flavorful, juicy and crispy skin. The green sauce is perfect for all their dishes. I wish they would sell it in jars because I want to buy it. My colleagues also love all types of their fried rice. I have been going here since 2020. Last time I forgot my sunglasses at the table -- I blame the delicious sangria. Anyway, they were not particularly expensive but were of sentimental value. I was headed to the airport by the time I realized. I called them and they packed it nicely and shipped it to my home. Ten thumbs up!

Ceviche was on point and so fresh. I love that they have a bar now and serve authentic Peruvian…read morecocktails. The Algarrobina cocktail tastes like a spiked Ovaltine (but in a good way!) The wait time was a little long for our food once we were seated but we got to sip on our cocktails during the wait. Peruvian artwork filled the walls and my husband appreciated that his Quechua culture was represented. What a great restaurant for downtown Rahway.

QUILLA by Sabor Peruano - Elegant dining room at QUILLA by Sabor Peruano -- warm wood textures, soft lighting, and authentic Peruvian ambiance in Rahway.

Elegant dining room at QUILLA by Sabor Peruano -- warm wood textures, soft lighting, and authentic Peruvian ambiance in Rahway.

Pan con chicharron

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Hugo's Restaurant

4.2(134 reviews)

This spot has not disappointed Come hungry because serving…read moresizes are large and they are happy to serve you I've been coming here for many years and I'm surprised I haven't written a review before Start with the chicha morada drink it's a little bit sweet. I love the Hugo's Classico that comes with fried seafood and ceviche along with leche de Tigre that's very sour but in the best of ways The lomo saltado is delicious And so is they're arroz chaufa which you can choose the protein type (shrimp, chicken, beef or mix))

This was our second time eating here. The first time, we dined in the storefront section, which is…read morevery bare-bones with just a few tables. Even so, the food and service were great. Recently, we discovered that there's a much larger part of the restaurant in the back, accessible through the alley off the main street via the rear parking lot. The space is decorated with Peruvian art and vibrant colors. To start, we ordered anticuchos (grilled beef heart skewers). The marinade is packed with delicious. I honestly thought I was eating steak. I ordered the chupe de camarones (shrimp chowder soup). I cannot stress enough how big this bowl of soup is. They do not skimp on the shrimp! It's probably one of the best chupes I've ever had. I ended up taking a large container of it home. Likewise, my partner ordered the chaufa mixto (Peruvian fried rice with chicken, steak, and shrimp). Always ask for the green sauce, absolutely delicious! Just like with my soup, he also had plenty of leftovers. To wash it all down, we ordered chicha (a purple corn drink), which was so good. This place is known for its rotisserie chicken, so we ordered a half chicken to go for the following day. I understand why it's everyone's go-to here, juicy and flavorful. We don't live nearby, but the food, friendly service, and generous portions of delicious dishes make it well worth the trip.

Arroz Chaufa De Carne

Chaufa de marisco

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Chicha

Caido del Cielo

4.5(41 reviews)

2.1 mi

Yum!! Best food i had in Rahway NJ , had my family of 4 come in today , the service was more then…read morefantastic, and the restaurant was soo beautiful , The food was amazing and on budget, if your looking for Peruvian food this is your spot to go !

This little Peruvian gem located on Rahway is the perfect spot for enjoying authentic Peruvian…read moredishes with family and friends. If you're a fan of Hugo's, you'll absolutely love Caído de el Cielo. The décor is Soo cute, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. While the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license (though you can likely bring your own), they serve a delicious chicha morada, refreshing lemonade, a variety of Peruvian sodas, and your typical American soft drinks. From the moment you walk in, the welcoming staff and excellent service set the tone for a great dining experience. The portions are generous, too! We kicked off our meal with the "Trio Causa," a traditional layered potato dish seasoned with ají amarillo and lime, filled with chicken, tuna, and seafood, topped with pickled onions. It was super yummy! For the main course, we had the Arroz Chaufa, a seafood stir-fry rice dish that stole the show. This dish is loaded with seafood- crab, large shrimp, mussels, and calamari, enough to easily share among 2-3 people. We also tried the Lomo Saltado, and wow! The sauce was incredible, and the steak was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's street parking, but don't let that deter you from experiencing this wonderful place. If you love Peruvian food as much as I do, you won't want to miss it!

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The 'World Famous' Waiting Room

3.9(297 reviews)

Went on July 20, 2026, with a friend during happy hour, and I have to say I really enjoyed this…read moreplace! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even employees who weren't our servers checked in as they walked by to make sure everything was okay, which really stood out. We each had two drinks, a steak entrée, and shared a dessert. Even after leaving a tip, we only spent $52.50 per person, which was an amazing value. It's not easy to find a spot with great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices all in one. I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a casual happy hour with delicious food that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Came here to meet up with some friends on a Friday night. We started out at the bar and then the…read moregroup grew so we moved to a table, outgrew that table and moved to another table. They had no issues accomodating us, which was great. My first drink order was a watermelon martini and it was pretty good. Ordered some wings and fries and the wings were really good and really spicy. Had a second drink and it was good as well. The music was okay but the vibes were pretty good. Its a great laid back hang out spot with good drinks, tv and good vibes

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S'mores brownie dessert

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Melao Cafe & Creamery

4.6(133 reviews)

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Came here after dinner for a sweet treat. I ordered the cookie crumble rolled ice cream and a…read moremexican hot chocolate. The ice cream was soooooo good. So was the hot chocolate but a bit spicy.

Cute little Café with plenty of options for Cold / Hot Drinks, Pastries, Snacks, and Desserts…read more Staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall experience was pleasant. Tables are closely grouped so it can be tricky to have any private conversations but that's pretty much expected in a Café of this size. Parking can be tricky but there is a Parking Garage attached to the building at the Rates are low, so you can use that. Will definitely recommend.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie Crumble Rolled Icecream

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Ugly Dumpling

3.8(114 reviews)

3.1 mi

Happy hour review. I went for happy hour and they had a nice assortment of items divided by…read morecocktails, beer, soft drinks, wok, appetizers and dumplings. Pros: clean, lots of parking, plenty of seating, no wait, excellent server. She was very attentive and we were 7 people. Cocktails were generous sizes. Food Pro: the cucumber salad was tasty. Cons: my orange chicken tasted like the breaded chicken was fried in advance and kept warm under lights then dunked in sauce before serving. Definitely not fresh and made to order. Think Panda Express: last item in the serving tray before they replenish. The fried chicken dumplings tasted like the kind you get from the freezer aisle The sesame noodle salad was underwhelming. Lots of sauce but not a lot of flavor. The ramen looked good but I didn't sample it. I wouldn't return for the food. If you want cocktails, maybe?

Kinfolks would agree. They cater to the basic tastebuds with their thick wrappings, just a random…read morecollection of spices to sound cool. If you want soup dumplings this isn't it. And if you all like salted pork chops theirs was flavorless. And the service. Ha. Gen Z in full effect. The place looks nice though.

The bar area

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Open kitchen making dumplings

Rahway Sushi

4.5(118 reviews)

After a team get together, I had the munchies. My coworker and I wanted to walk around the block,…read moreand I noticed this small sushi spot. I decided to satisfy my craving with seafood! It's located across of The 'World Famous' Waiting Room and La Chula Latin Fusion on E Cherry St in downtown Rahway. There's paid street parking and parking garages around the area. The shop was a very cute hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted by an older Asian chef making the rolls. I ordered their Rahway Roll with shrimp tempura for takeout, and it was amazing! The sauce was delicious, there wasn't an excessive amount of rice, and it had a generous amount of minced salmon and large shrimp, which I loved. The tempura was still very crunchy, even though it was takeout. It was just one roll to satisfy my craving, but it was really satisfying. Great prices, good food based on the one roll I had ordered. The next time I'm in Rahway, I will definitely keep this place in mind.

Great place for getting a takeout sushi for hosting friend and family. I especially like the…read morespecial rolls like Rahway Roll, and Volcano Roll. The order is always packed well, sushi is super fresh, and quick turnaround

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Sushi party platter ($120) - ten assorted 6 pc rolls (60 PCs) and five assorted 10 pc specialty rolls (50 PCs)

Casamon Fine Caribbean Cuisine

4.7(12 reviews)

2.2 mi

Drove about 25 minutes just to get some chicken roti. Decided to try this place based off the…read morereviews and I am so glad we did. The food here was so tasty, fresh, and cooked with so much flavor. The service was good, it seems to be family- oriented. I would call ahead if you don't want to wait too long. They have a table inside but I would recommend to take the food to go. Definitely will be coming here again and hopefully trying the stew chicken!!!!!

Food is always presented well however it does not taste like it's cooked fresh daily.read more

Plantains

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Curry chicken with cabbage

Bella Ginas Italian Deli

3.7(57 reviews)

1.8 mi

First time hear and the place really impressed me ! Right when u walk in ur greeted by many workers…read moreready to attend to you ! Tons of authentic goods to buy, fresh sandwich's , MOZZ & much much more to choose from ! They're a little pricey but definitely worth every penny . Definitely will be back

The new store located at 1125 St.George's Ave, Rahway is beautiful inside. The prices for items are…read morea bit steep, about $2-$3 more than Uncle Giuseppe's. The sandwiches were very good but the chicken added to my $21.99 Caprese salad was very dried out. I'm not sure if it was reheated but...definitely not freshly made that day. I bought some Pastosa's manicotti and a jar of Bella's homemade marinara. It made for a delicious dinner. The other standout was the mozzarella salad...delicious. Besides the dried out chicken, my only other complaint is that they didn't mention there would be a surcharge for using a credit card. Typically other places mention "cash discount." I didn't even realize I was charged extra until the following day. I would probably venture back for the sauce and mozzarella the next time I travel back to NJ.

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Mama's Delight - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto on Italian bread

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Amanda D.

9 years ago

Went there today for breakfast @10:10 ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches took like 30 minutes to arrive and they were both cold. They got the order wrong and the bacon that my father got was more like bacon crumbs like they scraped it off of something. When I went to the counter the girl said the Did have anymore breakfast stuff by that time it was 1050 when I received it. Definitely never going back. I got a refund but she didn't look at the amount and tried to give me less. I got 2 coffee also so for $16.45 I would have been better going to dunkin or starbucks read more

Lo D.

4 years ago

HOLLLLYYYYY HECK this place ruined my day. I went there for a simple meal after my son (Billy) baseball practice and I got treated like an absolute piece of S. I got screamed yet and told my order is no long on the menu. I went home and immediately dropped to my knees in tears in front of my own child and wife. From I know in the food service that should never EVER happen to a costumer. I'm starting my wife may divorce me, she's been distant which makes even more upset so unless I somehow can restore marriage I totally this place. Thank you. read more

Rose M.

11 years ago

Nice new location, and happy to have a new Panera's so close to home. That said, they are understaffed. The staff is always very nice, very friendly and courteous. But they are clearly understaffed. The wait can be really long there, and I see them rushing and working hard - I know the restaurant business. They need to hire more workers and things will be fine there. Espcially like the cozy outdoor seating option, btw. read more

Nicholas E.

11 years ago

Love that there's a panera close by to home now. Only problem now is that they got rid of my two favorite things to get on the menu: french onion soup and chipotle chicken panini. Hopefully they realize they did wrong in taking them off the menu. They offered other soups and I gave in and tried the creamy tomato - I was not enthralled at all by it. read more

Susan J.

11 years ago

came to this panera today around at 10 am, everything was great, this place was clean, my dark roast coffee was fresh and i got my toasted bagel as soon as i sat down, coffee and bagel here made my morning. read more

Ligia D.

9 years ago

Don't bother trying to get a correct order, because all you will get, is an argument from the manager that there's nothing wrong with the order. I guess when they say accuracy matters, it's just a myth!!! read more

Charles N.

10 years ago

Messed up my order every time I have gone, 4 times total. They have someone checking the order but apparently they aren't doing there job.

N A.

8 years ago

This location is always getting something wrong. I think the only way an order is fulfilled correctly is if you are dining in. Smh

GiGi R.

7 years ago

I've only visited this location twice and both times Have been unpleasant. I'll continue visiting Panera's in Edison.

Pat F.

10 years ago

The food is the same quality as the other stores but I have to say this store is super slow on service.

John K.

11 years ago

there cheap on the food and expensive...never go there again

Chris G.

5 years ago

worst place ever ! worst serivce ! long wait! read more

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