I went to Roosterspin on a Sunday evening as part of a party of six. We were seated quickly, and…read moreour server was pretty attentive. I appreciate that there was a lil something for everyone, as I'm not a wing person like my friends are. I got the miso ramen and really enjoyed it. I also thought the music was great, and it didn't overpower our conversations.

I just had a very negative experience here with my friends that aligns with the other negative…read morereviews. Their management is, at best, misleading and, at worst, scamming. I don't blame the waitstaff at all, as they are very kind, welcoming, and quick, in my experience. First, the food. The quality is fine, but I always find it a red flag when Asian restaurants are run by non-Asian people and there are no Asians in the crowd. "Authentic Korean" is just entirely not true, but I digress. The wings were quite good but expensive, and some of the menu items are absurd. Over $30 for a simple salmon was high to the point where I couldn't even try it to see if it was worth it. The drinks they have available are only high-end costs at mid end quality. I find a $26 New Jersey Riesling elsewhere more interesting than their $30-$56 selections. The soju and sake are insanely marked up and ridiculously priced. The food also takes quite a while to come out, even when they aren't busy at all. Plus, there's an automatic 20% gratuity charge. This didn't bother me, except for the fact that it is not only applied to food but to karaoke rooms. I found this very misleading. People do not expect to pay a 20% service charge on a room booking. This raised the $160/2 hrs to $192, and they refused to budge on this misleading application of the tip. Today, a group of my friends went to the karaoke room. Yesterday, Friday, May 8th, my friend called and they told him it was $55/hr. Today, it was $80/hr. The strange part is, when we said we weren't expecting the high cost, a man (I'm presuming the manager, but I'm not sure) claimed that no one would ever say that, even though a waitress said just minutes before that it was probably the new guy and she was sorry. Then, the man doubled down and said that yesterday, the charge would have been $55 but today (Saturday) it's $80. This makes even less sense to me because, upon checking afterward, the menu clearly says $55 Monday-Thursday, meaning that Friday would be the same cost as Saturday. So he clearly was lying to our faces that yesterday would have been the lower cost. I tried to verify this on the website, but it's so poorly built and disorganized that I can't even find the karaoke cost. I find this business model very confusing. I have no reason not to believe that lying on the phone + not including information on the website is so that people only choose to book the rooms when already inebriated. I would highly recommend avoiding this place. Support authentic (half the price!!) Korean restaurants instead.

Friendly on campus spot for lunch. Nice seating on inside and outside and doesn't get too crowded…read moreduring lunch. I ordered the fish and chips and thought it was pretty decent.

College town joint with not much of an atmosphere. They make really good sandwiches and some are…read morecreative. They also offer a combo with a drink, half a sandwich, and a soup for a reasonable price. Everything is made to order and it can be slow but worth it nonetheless.

I went to Rugters many years ago!…read more My roommate would make Thomas Sweet runs! First time I ever ate cookie dough ice cream! So good! Of I had to stop by some I was in the area! Cookie dough ice cream to go! Yum! So many great memories! And a few feet away! Stuff Your Face! lol

I've always loved coming to Thomas Sweets. This is as traditional as good ole ice-cream gets…read more The staff is always pleasant and makes every experience fun. This will forever be a family tradition year round.

I had heard about this place for years and finally decided to give it a try! Nestled in New…read moreBrunswick, this place is a little off the way of Rutgers making it feel a bit more elevated. Overall it is a nice vibe inside and the staff is friendly. We started with tuna sashimi which was tasty and felt like a good light appetizer, especially from the lemongrass broth. I ordered the pan roasted chicken which was delicious. It was tender, flavorful, and cooked very well making each bite enjoyable. My husband ordered the cacio pepe and was able to add scallops to it which added a unique twist to the usual pasta dish. Overall our experience was nice and our waiter was friendly. While it would have been nice if our waiter stopped by a bit more so we could get the check sooner, given that this is a college town, it didnt seem like a big deal to us if we had to wait a little longer for things like the check or placing our order - just something to keep in mind.

Our New Years Eve $800 dinner: giving it 1 star primarily because of the very expensive price in…read morerespect to the quantity, but also to quality. The appetizers were super expensive and such a ridiculously small amount. We had 4 in our party and got 2 appetizers to share but the portions were too small even for 1 person; the quail appetizer I think was $35! I had the veal chop, which cost $61 I think was just OK. My wife had halibut Special, and she thought just OK as well and high priced, and she finished it all which speaks to the portion size, because almost always she can't finish her entrée so that should tell you something. Point is that when you pay such a high price you at least hope for a meal that is much better than 'just ok'! We got after dinner drinks with desserts we were sharing and the desserts came out, but the drinks did not. We waited at least 20 minutes for the drinks where the waitress said there was a problem with the chocolate martini, which is a very basic drink. Not only did they not comp us anything re: the long wait, the dessert we ordered sticky pudding was dry and the ice cream that came with it was like a tablespoon size portion. We asked for a little more ice cream and to add salt to the wound they charged us $10. I mean come on guys lets get real, bad enough we finished our desserts waiting for the drinks, then you bang us $10 more for more ice cream that should have been served in the first place? The server should have at least mentioned the very long drink delay to the manager who should have done something! Maybe these are the kinds experiences leading to the 3 1/2 stars that they have in Yelp. They got our money but lost our business down the road, so their loss in the long run! Maybe the Manager will appreciate our honesty here.

Tomato Basil Soup!…read more We went for the Tomato Basil Soup (which was delicious) and enjoyed our entire meal. The cocktails were unusual and tasty (and reasonably priced). The Garlic Bread Chicken Parmigian was very good. The Pesto stripe added flavor and the portion was generous. The room is large and comfortable. The service was attentive. There is a 2.75% fee for credit card payments.

I've been coming to this restaurant on and off for about 15 years, which makes this review…read moredisappointing to write. Over time, I've noticed a clear decline in quality at the New Brunswick location. In contrast, the Hillsborough location has remained relatively consistent, which makes the difference even more noticeable. To be fair, I'm willing to give a pass on the slower service during this visit since we were seated outside and it seemed like they may not have been fully staffed for that area. That said, the bigger issue was the food. We ordered ravioli and chicken parm with pasta. The ravioli sauce was extremely watery, to the point where it resembled soup rather than a proper sauce. The chicken parm was overcooked, as was the pasta. It's disappointing to say, but based on this experience and the overall downward trend, I don't see myself returning to this location anytime soon.

It was a good time at Le Peep. We enjoyed the food and the drinks. Brought my infant with me and…read morethey were able to provide high chair. They are able to accommodate if you have little one. It was a bit of a wait time but it's nice that they have the Waitlist. We put it for 4 people at 10:30 and was able to get seated around 11:15am. Couldn't take a pic of the food fast enough coz we scarfed it down. Coffee was good too! Definitely going back again. Make sure you join the waitlist especially on weekends!

Addicted to this food.. EVERYTHING is good and I am a picky eater!! I love this place!read more

Really enjoyed this smoothie & healthy snack cafe here in downtown New Brunswick. Prices are…read morereasonable for the quality of product and the cafe has a very welcoming atmosphere in both the decor & staff service. I will be back again soon

Cute new little cafe that has opened in New Brunswick with a focus on healthy, nutritious…read morevariations of fruit teas, coffee, waffles, crepes, and donuts. The waffles were good, with a nice serving of blueberries, strawberries, and bananas (also made from protein powder or mix of some kind instead of regular flour so the texture is a little different). The mango passion tea was refreshing and not too sweet. The teas are a little pricey but they are large 32 oz drinks. I'll be back to try more of the teas and shakes! There are several nice tables to enjoy your food and drinks at indoors. There is free wifi as well.

This is such a cute family owned restaurant. It has a Rutgers theming as it's close to the school…read more It's a quaint place with amazing food. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was amazing. There was only one server and she was amazing and always checking up on us. She was so sweet and accommodating. I loved this cute place and will be back. A hidden gem for sure.

I saw this restaurant on TikTok and the food looked really good. We ventured here to check it out…read morefor ourself. The food was delicious, with great presentation. We had an opportunity to speak with the owner and she welcomed us. I ordered a bacon egg & cheese sandwich with crispy hash browns and it was really good. My friend ordered a scarlet omelet, waffles and a side of grits. We were very pleased with our order and our bottomless coffee. I would definitely visit this restaurant again.

My friends and I were in town for a wedding and had some free time to grab coffee and lunch. I…read morediscovered Hidden Grounds on Yelp and was excited to check it out. On our way to the café, we were pleasantly surprised by a tour of Rutgers. The staff at Hidden Grounds are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They're particularly known for their chai, so my friend ordered a Rose Chai over ice, while I opted for a Hot Dirty Chai. Another friend chose the Honey Bee Latte, also over ice. The chai is amazing--it's aromatic and captures the essence of a proper chai. The Rose Chai was very good too, perfectly balanced! Overall, it's a great coffee shop with a lovely space for everyone to sit and enjoy their drinks.

This place is a hidden gem. The Bombay bagel is one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten…read more Definitely get the coffee or chai either is delicious. The cafe has a nice vibe with window seats perfect for people watching as you enjoy your brekkie. The servers are pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient.

Very cool speakeasy vibe located in the basement of a building. We were seated quickly on time for…read moreour reservation. The menu is small but hits every pallet craving. We ordered the pork chop and Frenched chicken, both were very tasty and perfectly presented keep in mind the pork chop has some spice to it I loved it. I'll be back!!

Visited Clydz and wow... one word: AMAZING. This spot…read moredefinitely gives off a romantic vibe...perfect for a date night or even just a chill night out. I sat at the bar, and the drinks were crafted so well and tasted incredible. You can tell they really know what they're doing when it comes to cocktails. I didn't try the food this time, but they do have tables and seating where you can order a full meal. Honestly, based on how good the drinks were, I already know the food is going to be just as good. I can't wait to go back and try more!