Today I was fully reminded of the ignorance that sadly still exists in this country. My wife and I decided to go to Nics Tavern “hey burger” to try their burgers since we heard great things about their food. Upon entering the establishment we felt the mood in the bar shift- awkwardly. As we sat down, no one greeted us and I noticed a few stares met with disdain. We chose to dismiss the stares and awkward tension since we were starving and we were looking forward to having some good food. The next 10 minutes me and my wife experienced were the most demeaning, disrespectful and quite frankly disheartening 10 minutes I ever experienced. The bartender never acknowledged us and acted like we didn’t exist. We were not greeted, offered drinks or menus and pretty much we could’ve been ghosts since that’s how we felt. Everyone sitting around us (who were all Caucasians) were served with a smile and tended to while me and my wife sat there being ignored on purpose. After ten minutes passed we decided to get up and leave the establishment. Again, this is my perception that I experienced but poor service and disrespect should not be tolerated in any business. My Hispanic heritage should not be the deciding factor that allows me and my wife to enjoy a meal. I am an affluent individual as well as my wife, and we are both blessed with successful careers and an abundant life that we have worked hard for and cherish. I was looking forward to putting my hard earned money into an establishment in my neighborhood and I was unfortunately reminded of that idle ignorance that still exists. Please do not waste your time visiting this establishment. Unfortunately they only serve up racism and if your not white regretfully you are not right- for their business. Let this be a lesson to the owner of this place - be very vigilant of how you treat patrons because you never know the opportunity you could’ve had by just being nice and treating people with respect. A business is only successful when they don’t see color but simply serving and showing love to one another. I’m thankful to say that we will never go to this place again and I will make sure to be a sounding board to anyone that asks me about nics tavern (hey burger) -simply put don’t go there because they are racists. Fortunately enough, my wife and I ended up going to McDonald’s and enjoyed great service and delicious food at a fraction of the cost that we would’ve spent at an establishment that treated us like we are less then humans. I just pray the hurt me and my wife felt of being treated like that -that no one at that establishment ever experiences- all and all my experience was very hurtful. Sad. I just hope this helps anyone that might experience this if they happen to go. Tread lightly.. or just go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dan Del Buono
Great bartenders and great food. If you're looking for a place to grab some food and watch sports look no furtherWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible
They have a “no colors” sign right outside the establishment. People like this are the problem! So disappointing and disgusting to see in 2023.Edit: the owner responded, “The “NO COLORS ALLOWED” sign is meant to forbid patrons from wearing motorcycle club and gang colors.” If this were true, explain why people of color attempted to receive services just the other day and were completely ignored! Either way, it is extremely unprofessional of them.
Gandalf The White
The bartenders are great. Super friendly and personable. The food was decent too. A good place to relax and hang out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Meghan Torres
The food and drinks were amazing. The bartender/our server Pete was great!!
Get the smash burger it was very good , comes with fries. Went great with the Carton Drip on tap and bartenders are extremely friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garden State BJJ
Amazing spot with friendly staff and great selection of beers. Mozzarella sticks are elite
Nadia Carter
I only stopped in here to pic up my Hey Burger order (they're awesome btw) but Nic's Tavern seems like a great neighborhood bar...the exact type of place I'd be hanging out in if I still went to bars
Great salt and vinegar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball & Onion
Today I was fully reminded of the ignorance that sadly still exists in this country. My wife and I decided to go to Nics Tavern “hey burger” to try their burgers since we heard great things about their food. Upon entering the establishment we felt the mood in the bar shift- awkwardly. As we sat down, no one greeted us and I noticed a few stares met with disdain. We chose to dismiss the stares and awkward tension since we were starving and we were looking forward to having some good food. The next 10 minutes me and my wife experienced were the most demeaning, disrespectful and quite frankly disheartening 10 minutes I ever experienced. The bartender never acknowledged us and acted like we didn’t exist. We were not greeted, offered drinks or menus and pretty much we could’ve been ghosts since that’s how we felt. Everyone sitting around us (who were all Caucasians) were served with a smile and tended to while me and my wife sat there being ignored on purpose. After ten minutes passed we decided to get up and leave the establishment. Again, this is my perception that I experienced but poor service and disrespect should not be tolerated in any business. My Hispanic heritage should not be the deciding factor that allows me and my wife to enjoy a meal. I am an affluent individual as well as my wife, and we are both blessed with successful careers and an abundant life that we have worked hard for and cherish. I was looking forward to putting my hard earned money into an establishment in my neighborhood and I was unfortunately reminded of that idle ignorance that still exists. Please do not waste your time visiting this establishment. Unfortunately they only serve up racism and if your not white regretfully you are not right- for their business. Let this be a lesson to the owner of this place - be very vigilant of how you treat patrons because you never know the opportunity you could’ve had by just being nice and treating people with respect. A business is only successful when they don’t see color but simply serving and showing love to one another. I’m thankful to say that we will never go to this place again and I will make sure to be a sounding board to anyone that asks me about nics tavern (hey burger) -simply put don’t go there because they are racists. Fortunately enough, my wife and I ended up going to McDonald’s and enjoyed great service and delicious food at a fraction of the cost that we would’ve spent at an establishment that treated us like we are less then humans. I just pray the hurt me and my wife felt of being treated like that -that no one at that establishment ever experiences- all and all my experience was very hurtful. Sad. I just hope this helps anyone that might experience this if they happen to go. Tread lightly.. or just go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great bartenders and great food. If you're looking for a place to grab some food and watch sports look no furtherWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Bacon Smash, Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Cheese and Fries, 1 Smash Burger, Wings
Great little place. Burgers and vinegar fries are great, the service is great and I won $150 while I was there. Can't beat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service is phenomenal. Kind of wish they were attached to a bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Bacon Smash, Grilled Cheese and Fries, Wings, BBQ Cheddarburger
The buffalo wings we're very good here and very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Best burger you can get around and nice little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a “no colors” sign right outside the establishment. People like this are the problem! So disappointing and disgusting to see in 2023.Edit: the owner responded, “The “NO COLORS ALLOWED” sign is meant to forbid patrons from wearing motorcycle club and gang colors.” If this were true, explain why people of color attempted to receive services just the other day and were completely ignored! Either way, it is extremely unprofessional of them.
The bartenders are great. Super friendly and personable. The food was decent too. A good place to relax and hang out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food and drinks were amazing. The bartender/our server Pete was great!!
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Excellent burgers & service. Must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger,
Great bar. Great beer. Great friends.
Get the smash burger it was very good , comes with fries. Went great with the Carton Drip on tap and bartenders are extremely friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing spot with friendly staff and great selection of beers. Mozzarella sticks are elite
I only stopped in here to pic up my Hey Burger order (they're awesome btw) but Nic's Tavern seems like a great neighborhood bar...the exact type of place I'd be hanging out in if I still went to bars
Food: 5