I had the Brisket tacos. They were flavorful but a little too salty. The brisket was a bit dry even…read morewith all the condiments. Overall OK. I had a nice glass of Josh Cab. I asked for tap water but my choice was an empty cup to fill up at the filling station or bottled. There aren't many tables, but there is adjacent airport seating. The tables have access to outlets to charge your electronics. The staff was friendly. I would return try other food choices.

My flight was delayed, so I treated myself to a margarita and coconut shrimp…read more Seriously, the shrimp was delicious. It came with orange marmalade, & avocado spread. The margarita as strong, so I should knock out during my flight.

If you're flying out of EWR early in the morning, you quickly realize there aren't a ton of dining…read moreoptions. That led me to give Shake Shack a try, and I'm glad I did. I'd never had the bacon cheese fries before, and they definitely didn't disappoint. The fries were hot, perfectly crispy, and paired beautifully with the rich, creamy melted cheese and smoky bacon. They were easily the highlight of the meal. The staff was also incredibly friendly, which always makes the experience better when you're traveling. Next time, I'll definitely be back to try one of their burgers alongside another order of those fantastic bacon cheese fries. A great stop if you're looking for a satisfying meal before your flight.

Got hungry while waiting for a flight, so I decided to grab a burger and fries from Shake Shack in…read morethe airport. From past bad experiences with burgers and product quality issues in many different airport restaurants, I normally don't order burgers because they are always cold, dry, tasteless, and downright horrible. But this burger from Shake Shack was surprisingly very good. I ordered from the self-serving kiosk and the wait time for my order was about 5 minutes. The entire restaurant including the counter area, dining area, and even the condiments station was all very clean and inviting. I ordered the Double Shack Burger made with two smashed angus beef patties, American cheese, and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and Shack Sauce on a toasted potato bun, an order of fries and a 20 oz bottled drink for $24.79. A little step, but of course, all menu items are à la carte, and this is airport dining. The bun was fresh soft, and lightly toasted. The burger patties were nicely smashed, hot, juicy, the cheese melted and all the condiments were fresh, cool, and bright. This burger was prepared with care and assembled beautifully to create the perfect burger. The crinkle cut fries were perfectly cooked, lightly salted, and golden brown. This was by far the BEST airport burger and fries I have ever eaten. Date of Visit: Saturday 05-03-26 Shake Shack | Newark Liberty International Airport | Terminal A

GEM IN CRANFORD! My husband loves their subs and I love their salads! You definitely get your…read moremoney's worth with their salads and sandwiches! Their sandwiches are packed with meat and their bread is very good! The salads are the best I've ever had! My favorites are the smokehouse bbq, the G.O.A.T, and bbq chicken salad. I highly recommend Sub-Ology in Cranford!

Nice business. However, the chicken cheese steak was subpar. Chicken should be chopped or…read moreshredded along with the peppers and onion, and seasoned with salt, pepper and Italian seasonings. The roll should be slightly toasted so as to add a little crunch to each bite. I come back to try something else, but the chicken cheese steak needs more work, by far.

I never would have found this unassuming, but incredible dinner spot without Yelp leading me here!…read moreA quick search for take out dinner led me to Crazy 4 Falafel, and well, I am, so it was an easy yes. I walked in, got the first platter on the list, the Jerusalem platter with a side of dolmades and waited about 10 minutes for everything to be ready. The Jerusalem platter comes with a very generous portion of babaganoush, hummus, tabbouli, pickled onions and 3 falafel. You also get one pita. While delicious, I think I would have ideally had more pita or falafel. It was a lot of dip and not a lot to actually eat it with. My hot tip is to just get an extra serving of either pita or extra falafel to enjoy this meal to the fullest and most likely have lots left over. Everything came to about $15. There is a parking lot and service was very quick. This is much more of take out place, so plan to grab and go.

Update: Still great and get cravings for this falafel. It's warm on a soft pita with crunchy fresh…read moreveggies.

Olde City Cafe is a go-to for great Mediterranean food. The kafta and shish kebab platter is one of…read moremy favorites, well-seasoned, flavorful, and always satisfying. Their hummus is smooth and really good, and the hot sauce adds a nice kick that brings everything together. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to.

I absolutely love Old City Cafe & Grill! They serve some of the finest Lebanese cuisine I have…read morefound in New Jersey. Located in the heart of Cranford, this intimate yet homelike restaurant features a hospitable staff that takes the time to explain the menu, making the entire experience feel so warm and inviting. They offer a comprehensive menu ranging from lamb and chicken to shawarma, seafood , falafel, and so much more. Since they are a BYOB establishment, they will gladly open and serve your bottle for you without any hassle. For starters, we opted for the dip sampler, which includes pita and three distinct spreads. The Mouhammara is my personal favorite; it's crafted from red peppers with a pomegranate syrup that adds a hint of sweetness, while crushed walnuts provide an incredible texture. Next is the Baba Ghanouj, a roasted eggplant dip with garlic and tahini that creates a savory, slightly smoky, and velvety delight. Finally, it includes their classic homemade hummus, which is a classic and delicious choice. I love that you don't have to choose, you truly get the best of all three varieties. For our main course, we ordered the Old City Mix. It's a generous portion for two that typically comes with a garden salad and rice. I personally prefer the greens, so I swapped the rice for two garden salads tossed in a zesty minty vinaigrette. The platter features kafta, shish tawook, shish kebab, lamb chops, shawarma, and four falafels, all served on a bed of pita with tahini and garlic sauces as the finishing touch. Everything is remarkably fresh and seasoned perfectly. The falafel is crispy on the exterior and fluffy on the inside, the meats are grilled to your liking, and the salad perfectly balances the rich platter. I thoroughly enjoy this spot for both lunch and dinner and am even looking into their catering for my next party. Do yourself a favor and visit them soon!

Good neighborhood deli…read more This old school deli probably hasn't changed for a long time. The Cherry Peppers were the highlight of our Italian sub. The meat portion was generous and the bread was fresh.

To be honest my wife hooked me up on this place. I forgot my…read morelunch and was going to settle for something close to my job. However my wife surprised me with a Uber Eats delivery. The driver came with an sandwich that was The Italian. Well I fondant was able to dig in later in the day. The sandwich was fantastic. The bread was crunchy on the outside and the meats were fresh and delicious. The sandwich is always about the bread. They crushed it. Very impressed and will order again.

I enjoy the Firehouse Subs subs, honestly a decent variety to choose from. You're able to customize…read moreeach sub by removing or adding toppings/ingredients. I'm lactose intolerant so I'm a big fan of having this as an option. Service here is no frills no thrills, all game. They're fast for an airport food store front. They'll yell out your order number or name so be sure to be close to the counter as you wait for your meal.

I saw the place on the way in and was intrigued. But I wasn't hungry at the time and I wanted to…read moreget my trip started. Luckily I saw this place again on the way back and I knew I had to have it. I ended up getting the Club on a Sub hot sandwich, and I must say, it did not disappoint! The flavors worked well together, the sauce brought it home. I wanted to eat half and save the other for later, but I couldn't help it. Even though I was full beyond belief (one sub could feed 2 people), it was definitely worth it. Service was quick, you can order on your phone, they call out your name like a Starbucks. Each sub can be modified to your liking. And they offer drinks, chips and plenty of extras to go with your sub. It's a small restaurant, but had plenty of seating, with chargers (it is inside an airport after all). Food came out quick, hot and delicious. Would come back again to try other subs. I kinda wish they sold in halves, so I can try more flavors in one go. Welp, until next time!

So I decided to get Chinese food since its been a while. I called in my order of a small vegetable…read morelo mein. When I arrived I parked nearby. I walked in and they had all seating blocked off, so no indoor dining. My food was ready and the man took my $5 payment. When I got home I dug in and it was just ok. Nothing special about it.

So normally I've eaten here several times and the food has been pretty good however this last time…read more(Christmas Eve) - the food wasn't that great. We ordered the "shrimp and chicken Mei Fun", which is Singapore noodles with meat. The dish itself is pretty feeling and for the most part- really good. The chicken tasted a little bit stale/uncooked but the noodles were fine. I really just think this was an off night and maybe since it was Christmas Eve, they could've been a bit short staffed which could explain the cooking. As far as as the restaurant itself, it is very clean with plenty of space and tables to eat your food comfortably; you can either take out or eat dine in. Additionally, there is plenty of metered street parking. Overall, most times I've eaten here it's been pretty good. This could've been just one bad night out of the few.