I am the type to update reviews by taking what I had previously and adding my edits. You'll notice…read morethis has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars. What changed? * As noted last time, this is definitely Northern style barbecue here. I had said before it's not very BBQ inside, but I'll reframe that. You still absolutely get friendly service and not a very long wait. * I said before the meats are clearly prepared previously and just warmed to the order. I don't think I'll say that again. The meats were perfectly done, moist throughout, perfectly seasoned and smoky on the outside. * When I had gotten the two-meat plate, the brisket fell apart on my fork. The pulled pork was the opposite of what I expected - in fact, I'm wondering if they gave me pork or chicken now that I think about it... but it was good. Didn't occur to me at the time, but that might explain some of the taste and appearance. * This time, I got the ribs. A half rack of ribs filled me up, and YUM. Some ribs fell off the bone a little more than others, but oh boy was that perfectly good. My parents loved their chicken and brisket. * I think they read my review about how much meat you get for what you pay. It's not cheap here, but we all felt that we got a good amount of meat, mac 'n' cheese, or whatever else we ordered. It's great when a place listens! * Last time they upcharged me a dollar to swap cole slaw for cornbread. This time they gave me chipotle BBQ instead of regular BBQ without any charge at all. So again, maybe they read and responded! Still loving the flavors, textures, sauces, cornbread, and mac. This is a winner and earned the fifth star - we're all coming back!

Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

Decent food, perfect for a quick stop on the way anywhere. Need to try more items on the menu.read more

Stopped by on a whim for 2 Ripper Dogs with Chili and a side of onion rings. When it comes to hot…read moredogs and service, you either got it or you don't. J&M - you got it! Great friendly, clean and prompt service. It took restraint not order another round. Will be back for but one of your cheesesteaks and sodas. Well done J&M.

Excellent service, great choices and they really know their meats. Wound up chatting for a good 20…read moreminutes not only about what to buy, but the best ways to prep and cook it. Bought alligator, rabbit and venison this trip and will most definitely be returning for other game meats in the near future

i really cannot give this place a good review sadly, it did hope for it to have potential. i pre…read moreordered a heritage turkey, gave me a regular one. tried calling, store seems to be disconnected entirely with no store associates. never again unfortunately & switching providers now, would not count on this business again for any specific meat orders!!

Tough to write a review from just one burger that my friend took out, but I have his experience to…read morego from with it. So: He's on the road. We were discussing burgers yesterday and Habit came up. I'd never eaten at one. He wanted one. Perfect. Pulls in at 8:45, takes a few minutes to figure out the ordering kiosk. I will therefore note this is an issue to anticipate. The order itself didn't seem to take too long. As for what came home with my friend: * Intrigued by the dragonfruit limeade. Would be something to keep in mind if I find myself at Habit again. * I enjoyed my burger. The patty was the weakest part, very plain and underwhelming. But the portabello mushroom and associated toppings? Mwah. That all made the sandwich. But the best burger places know how to make the meat score points. * My friend got the tempura green beans. Apparently those were just OK, maybe not tempuraed enough. I noticed when looking at the sides, every dipping sauce costs money besides ketchup packets (m'eh) and none of them really looked that interesting to me. So the upsides? Good value, tasty mushrooms. The downsides? Limited selections, uninspiring burger meat. I'll call it a strong 3 stars and if I do end up here (or another Habit) I will reconsider.

First time at Habit. A friend recommended as we usually go to 5 Guys or Shake Shack. My son and I…read morehad a burger, fries and soft drink. Burger and fries were very tasty. Way better than Shake Shack and comparable with 5 Guys. The best part, this place was way less expensive than both other places. We dined in, the place was clean and staff was friendly. The place had a brisk take out business and plenty of seating for dining in. I will definitely be back.

07/15/2026 As soon as we drove up I knew we'd been here…read morebefore... back in 2019. Still a great place for breakfast or lunch and very popular it seems. Grilled chicken for the Mrs. and shrimp tacos for me. Both meals very very good. Service was prompt and friendly...

Hapgoods in Mountain Lakes is one of my favorite brunch spots and such a reliable go-to when I want…read moresomething cozy and easy with friends. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for catching up without feeling rushed. My usual order is the avocado toast, and it never disappoints. It's fresh, flavorful, and comes with their breakfast potatoes that are honestly so good--crispy, seasoned perfectly, and the ideal side. Their coffee is also amazing, smooth and rich, and pairs perfectly with anything on the menu. It's the kind of place that works for a slow weekend brunch or a casual meetup with friends where you can sit, talk, and really enjoy the moment.

My friends found out that this was one of the last hidden burger joints in New Jersey. We…read moredefinitely wanted to come here and eat the burgers since we haven't had one since the location in Bridgewater closed down years ago. We love how you can build your own burger by topping off your burger with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and etc. You can also add your own sauce such as mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, a1 sauce, and etc. The staff: They are very patient with us and even recommended items for us to try. They smiled and greeted us, and it was very welcoming. Ambience: The tables, floors, bathrooms, soda area, condiment station, topping bar, utensil areas were all clean with no debris in sight. Wagyu burger: This was cooked to perfection and my brother said this was really good and it was worth the 45-minute drive to come here. Elk burger: My friend said this was cooked just the way he liked it and it was the best burger he has ever had. He said this was definitely worth the drive. Turkey burger: This was cooked perfectly and was not dry. I loved how it tasted with the right amount of cheese on there. Nacho beef cheese fries: The beef made this dish even better. We have never had anything like this and was definitely worth ordering. Side of fries: The fries were not dry and was seasoned well. Overall: This was definitely worth the 45-minute drive to come here to eat at this burger joint. Maybe we will come back next time with another friend, and we will try out other menu items.

If you could believe it, I came here three times in the 10 days that I was staying in New Jersey…read morefor work. All of the Fuddruckers that I grew up around are gone and there's only a few left in the country and this was one of them. Had to take full advantage of it! As you walk in, there's a big queue to walk through until you get to the ordering counter. They have lots to choose from for burgers and some other stuff however I always just get the basic burger and then go to the toppings bar and fill it up. Fries come with every entree but drinks are extra. It's also unlimited fries. You just have to go up to the pickup counter again if you run out of fries and they will give you some more. I just started with one of the basic 1/3 pound burgers and topped it up with tons of pickles and liquid cheese that I just love and miss so much. They have lots of different condiments as well as jalapeno cheese and some sort of horseradish mayonnaise. Definitely good choice here! Definitely planning to return in the future. Brought back some great memories of Fuddruckers from my past. Plenty of seating and place was clean.

This place has been on my list for a while, and I won't be waiting long to come back…read more The parking lot is huge for such a quaint little tavern and restaurant, which is always a nice surprise. The staff was super friendly and hustling the whole time we were there. It seems like they shut off online ordering when things get too busy, which tells me they're doing plenty of business. First off, the sausage was absolutely delicious. Everything you'd want from a good Italian sausage. Salty, savory, and loaded with fennel flavor. I bet they make an awesome sausage and peppers sandwich. Don't let the picture fool you. This was one of the cheesiest pizzas I've had in a long time, and the sauce stood up to all of it. The crust had a great char and plenty of flavor. Overall, a really good pizza and a place I'll definitely be back to. Probably sooner rather than later.

Even their salads are good!!!! Cute little spot. Fills up FAST and they don't take reservations…read moreunfortunately. The wait is definitely worth it though.

Remains a popular option for a casual lunch in Parsippany. I was here the Saturday before a…read moreblizzard, and it was 80% full at lunchtime (1:30p). The staff are nice and all smiles, but the iPad-based ordering makes this place feel transactional. Nevertheless, it is always clean and bright inside, perfect for passing the time.

First time here and it "Okay." he grandkids wanted to come…read morehere and seemed to enjoy the fries, burger and hot dog. For me, it was just OK. was disappointed with the Shroom burger because I expected something more flavorful and less fatty. But it was OK. The restaurant was clean and the staff courteous.