The Diner

I like the cheesesteak a lot- very gooey. Tasted great…read more Roast beef was nice and rare and you got a good amount of meat in there. Overall, very happy, and at just $9 a sandwich, can't go wrong here.

Best egg sandwiches. They are really delicious. Staff is so nice. Remembered me and knew what I…read morehad ordered before.

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Bovine Burgers

4.4(427 reviews)

0.3 mi

I have never had a bad time at this place. The service is great the burgers and fries are…read moredelicious. They even have a bar which is a plus. They have themed nights like comedy shows a trivia night and live bands. Last time I went out there were 3 of us and it cost $75 with the tip no booze. Check them out. Now that I wrote this review I know where I'm going for lunch today lol.

Friendly staff Great burgers…read moreGood choice of beers Has a. Ice atmosphere Definitely recommend it

Bovine burger, Sultry Poultry, Beef franks, Avocado chips

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Me, my friend and our server Kyle

Romeo's Restaurant & Pizza

4.1(193 reviews)

0.0 mi

Excellent food, service and value. Been going there for over 10 years.Had Mom's 90th birthday…read moreparty there last year. The staff is awesome!

Ok where to begin... I previous order the Stuff Pizza and I…read moremust say it was truly STUFFED and DELICIOUS. Unfortunately my second attempt was disappointing. It was hardly Stuffed almost any cheese and lots of dough. Don't get me wrong their pizza is delicious, but for $29.00 it needs to be consistent. So hopefully my third attempt will make up for my 2nd attempt. Workers are helpful and courteous. Place is nicely kept. So in closing please make those STUFFED MEAT LOVERS PIZZA NICELY STUFFED..STUFFED!!! I'm giving 2 Stars for the Stuffed meat lover pizza from my 2nd attempt.

Grandma Vodka Pie

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Cafe Amici

4.2(58 reviews)

2.6 mi

We had a family dinner at Amici and ordered the Works, the Sicilian, a Chicken Parm sandwich, and…read morethe lentil soup. The Sicilian was just okay -- the crust felt pretty basic and didn't really deliver that signature Sicilian style. The Works had good flavor, but it was overloaded for the crust, so it ended up being a fork‑and‑knife situation. The Chicken Parm sandwich was solid, and the lentil soup was genuinely good. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu and the cheesecake. Both were enjoyable, but the group leaned toward the cheesecake as the winner. The staff was very friendly, which added a nice touch to the meal.

I've gone to Cafe Amici a couple of times before.. and always with a group and we sat in the large…read moreback room, which is really a nice option for a larger than average party. For this particular evening, service was friendly and quick. I ordered lentil soup and a Caesar salad. The lentil soup was good... just needed salt and pepper. If you order the Caesar, make sure that you order with the dressing on the side. The dressing is good, but boy do they really saturate it! Mine was swimming in dressing, which made it a bit hard to eat. My daughter ordered chicken alfredo and she really really disliked the chicken. She said that it tasted" fake".. and there was a lot more chicken than pasta--which depending upon who you are, may be a good thing. I did absolutely LOVE their bread! I heard that they are made from pizza dough? I could've eaten a million of them. Overall, was a decent experience. I do want to come back to taste their pizza, which I don't believe I've ever had.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch and a cheese plain slice

Sicilian Pizza

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Taqueria Maria's

4.3(766 reviews)

1.0 mi

Amazing food and service ! Food was delicious. Everything that was ordered was made with love and…read moreit was amazing ! Their green sauce went perfect with everything!!!!! I can't wait to go back !!! Staff was super friendly and very enjoyable to speak to !!!! FOOD A++++++++++++++++ We ordered my tacos , guacamole and fajitas !!! Soooooo delicious!!!!

The food is amazing here! Lunch specials are $13.95-14.95 and always come out super quickly. We…read morelove to sit outside on their garden patio, especially on sunny days. Really love that there is a mix of Americanized Mexican and traditional Mexican food on the menu here. They also make a great effort to call out gluten free options on their menu, and hormone free chicken options! Their salsas are delicious and fresh and every table gets chips and salsa upon being greeted. Cannot beat this place! Our servers are always friendly, and prompt

Front entrance

6. The Ultimate Fajitas Lunch Special

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Fresh Tamarindo

Sandwich King

3.7(21 reviews)

2.4 mi

Still love this place.. now their offering small korean fare. Kimbap, rice bowls, noodle soup etc…read more Can't wait to try them. Like with everything else prices have gone up but still worthy of many many check ins. Food and service always always on point. Sammies are still delicious and fresh. They're making some changes.. inside so I will see what happens. If you're traveling on applegarth Road in Monroe. Skip the Wawa mall and head here. Trust me won't regret it. Definitely worth many check ins.

Great sandwiches on a terrific choice of bread. I highly recommend their roast beef which is made…read moredaily. Terrific find in a small strip mall!

Korean rice bowls.

Now offering korean menu. Yes!!

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Chicken club on kaiser. Yum

Sabor dominicano

3.8(36 reviews)

0.2 mi

Food is delicious, friendly service and elegant dining. The idea of bringing your own Tupperware…read morefor your leftovers is great, also you can share your food. All in All this place is awesome.

Pretty good representation of the Dominican food. The food is fresh and the taste is good. This…read moreis my third time getting food here and I will definitely come back. It gets really busy at lunch time so plan ahead. Shot out to the ladies behind the counter! Despite being so busy they always are courteous and polite. The ambiance is busy lol. PS: I ate the food too fast so no pictures this time.

Fried pork

Receipt

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Coctel de Camarones

Helmetta Foods

3.3(14 reviews)

2.4 mi

Sue M. Coming here since 2020! Love it for odds and ends in…read morebetween trips to larger grocery store! The people are all very nice! If I'm doing deli meat/cheese, I call about 30 minutes before I go so it's all sliced and ready when I get there! Amazing fresh rolls and Italian bread! Hubby loves the coffee! Decent chicken salad! Great meatballs! Meatloaf is good too! We get our bacon here pre-cooked so I don't have bacon grease all over my stove! Fabulous Almond Biscotti, but it sells out quick! Convenient Lottery tickets! I LOVE the TRUMP stuff! Makes me chuckle!

Horrible experience with the deli counter lady. New to the area so not sure what time the deli is…read moreopen until. Anyway, I asked politely if it was too late to order cold cuts and the very nice owner said no. Upon walking over to the deli counter, I started my order, to which the deli lady, started to curse about it being late etc. I told her that I wouldn't have ordered if I had known. She said it was fine and continued to curse under her breath with a very nasty attitude. Needless to say, I told her to forget my order and walked out. I will no longer be going there. Definitely left a really bad taste......

Catering

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Drinks

Christos Kitchen

3.8(73 reviews)

2.3 mi

Everything is delicious, today I had the best breakfast burrito, yesterday, Best matzoh ball soup,…read morereal people real food

When we decide to go out to eat, I think of Christos because they always have something I want. And…read moreof course it is delicious !

Chicken pot pie made in a bread bowl.

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Jamesbrew Cafe

4.3(55 reviews)

0.0 mi

If you're a latte person like me, Jamesbrew Cafe is a must-visit. They have so many latte options,…read moreand the baristas are always friendly and make your drink exactly how you ask for it, which I definitely appreciate. Beyond the coffee, their food menu is solid too. I usually go for the sausage, egg, and cheese or one of their empanadas, and they never disappoint. Great atmosphere, drinks, and consistently good food. Highly recommend!

Cool little coffee shop with nice decor. Prices are fair and the coffee is good. There are some…read moresnacks available too. It was somewhat busy on a Saturday morning, so we had to wait around 5 minutes to order, but no big deal. The one thing this place is missing is some background music.

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Paul P.

3 years ago

I had a good breakfast at a decent price at this establishment. The owners were very cordial and pleasant, creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, I was disappointed with the service provided by the waitress behind the bar. She had a rude attitude and offered all-around bad service. To make matters worse, she delivered the bill without offering a refill of coffee. While I understand that the restaurant may have been busy, it is important to treat customers respectfully and provide good service. Despite this, I enjoyed the breakfast itself, so I am willing to give them another chance in the future. read more

James B.

11 years ago

Went here on a Sunday morning for breakfast before heading to the Giants/Jets game recently. The coffee was good, the eggs were a bit runny but good and the bacon and hash browns were spot on. Very friendly waitress and the owner even seats you and walks around asking how your food was. I will be back! read more

Joseph A.

11 years ago

Good food and good service. Brought 11 customers for breakfast and all enjoyed the food.

Daniel R.

6 years ago

The service was awesome, the food was great, it was an overall perfect lunch experience.

Jenn R.

12 years ago

nice people and food is delicious

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