“We have visited this establishment before and my husband recommended we went back to celebrate our pre-valentines dinner. Food, live music, crowd, service, ambiance was on point. We enjoyed the relaxed, mature environment and overall it was amazing. Did recommend it to a few friends. Will definitely be back soon.“
“This place is awesome. Super delicious food from salads to sandwiches. All seems to be on the healthy light side and I wanted all of it. I had a special Pastrami grilled cheese. It had thick cut fresh pastrami with cheddar cheese and coleslaw topped on TEXAS TOAST!! it was super professional and came with a side of fresh cut sweet potato fries and the carrot soup !! Let me tell you about the carrot soup , it is a must try. It was so creamy and full of flavor. I never had carrot soup so I figured I give it a go and I'm happy I did. It's upstairs in the mall in Bloomingdale's and it actually had a nice little view for being in a mall. Looks like they have a juice bar too. Highly recommend.“
“My wife and I had Sunday lunch here with a dear friend. It was our first time at this establishment, and we were not disappointed. From the moment the valet Alejandro parked our car, to the warm ambience, to the top-notch service provided by David, to the generous portions of absolutely delicious food, to the great bottle of Montepulciano, to the decadent desserts, we had a wonderful experience that just continued to get better and better as the meal progressed. My wife and I remarked several times that if we lived closer to this area, we would be eating here constantly! Highly recommended!“
“This is a very unique coffee shop established in 2021The diverse combination of coffee is very special and has charming flavorIf you are a coffee loverCup after cup made with great care??If you haven’t had breakfast yetThere is also a cute little glass cabinet lined upCroissant or purple potato biscuit-style pastries, etc.Maybe you will also try to become a customer!“
“Depending on your style and needs, this could be the right place for you. The aesthetic is super fun with seating like airplane seats, bright lights, and really loud music. The coffee is good with coffee-adjacent drinks with fun names. I have never seen the place empty or slow.There are a handful of pastries (croissant, pecan roll, ham and cheese croissant, everything bagel twist, etc.) to accompany the beverages. I was told the pastries come from Le French Dad Boulangerie, so if you like their baked goods, you’ll be pleased.If you’re prone to migraines or if you’re looking for a semi-quiet place to work or have a chat, this is not the place for you. If you want to show friends or visitors a unique place with good coffee, this does the job.“
“We absolutely love Due 360! Yesterday was our second time visiting and the service alone is impeccable(Luis, thank you for making the night even more special!), but then add to that the delicious food and ambiance makes for a perfect date night. We enjoyed the steak frites, octopus, garlic shrimp, and burrata! And the sangria was a perfect addition to our meal :) We will definitely be back again!“
“Best 30$ meal I may have had my entire life. Saw a picture online and decided to get what I saw and boy it did NOT disappoint. Spot is small like others have mentioned. Only offering a few tables and chairs but I went during the weekday and didn’t have any issues with seating. Don’t let that deter you to coming to this gem! Service was top notch as well. Had a blackberry juice to top it off. I will be coming back!“
“This place is great! The beer is delicious- and the atmosphere is great! You can bring food or order for delivery right to the brewery from some nearby restaurants. Everyone is really nice and they are dog friendly! Overall a great place to come and hang out for a few hours while you drink some delicious beer! They have different great events too. A true gem in the area!“
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“I love that the place is super cute and the service is super amazing. The lady at the counter which I believe is the owner is an amazing person very knowledgeable and gives you exactly what you need. I enjoyed my experience here and I will be coming back.“
“Really impressed! We asked Stuff by SJ to make a custom cake for a pizza-themed birthday party. Working with them (Drew) was super easy and stress free. They were helpful, responsive, well priced and even delivered our cake to the restaurant ahead of the party. Everyone complimented the design and taste of the cake so it was a big hit. I’d definitely go back to them for our next cake.“
“Some of the best viet food I have had in the tri-state area. The summer rolls were some of the best. The vegan Lemongrass soup was very flavourful and satisfying. The grilled meat Pao also did not disappoint! Everything was cooked to perfection. Cuisine was very authentic. The hostest was very friendly and made great recommendations and suggestions. The atmosphere is very clean and pleasant. Most of the seating is booths. The neon decorations are corky. The chopstix are solid, long, plastic ones. Decore is bright and cheery.“
“Greenlife has a foundation in the old-time health store from the 70's. Staff know how to answer questions and can advise on some of the best items to help customers. Wednesdays are $ 1:00 for a shot of wheat grass, can't be better. They also sell Cabbage juice in a glass container; other health stores had no idea of this product.“
“Track 5 Coffee is downtown Cranford's not-so-hidden gem, and for good reason! The ambiance is cute and cozy and the coffee is rich and delicious - what more could you want! My go-to order is the Hazelnut + Irish Cream Latte, which is the perfect sweet treat for an afternoon pick-me-up. They also have some good baked goods and sandwiches, but the coffee is what really keeps me coming. Things to keep in mind: - Parking in downtown Cranford is always a bit tricky, so plan ahead! - Track 5 is super popular, which means it's usually pretty packed. You aren't always guaranteed a table, so have a back up plan!“
“Victoria’s presentation was very informative. Her cake was very tasty. I love the frosting and the different flavors that she incorporated into it. I love the way she prepared it. I learned a lot of new tips and tricks about piping and the correct way and how to do it. It was overall a great experience.10/10 would recommend.“
“The place is cute and well-decorated. We waited over 45 minutes after ordering for our food, and then the order was incorrect, so had to wait a bit longer for my full meal. Then waited a long time for the check, etc. Ended up spending about 2.5 hrs in there. I appreciated not being rushed, but I went in there extremely hungry and I am a busy medical student, so I did not anticipate spending so long in there.I will say, our server, Caesar, was stellar! very kind, charismatic, and helpful. Chatty when we wanted to chat, and left us alone when that time came, too. Great server.I forgot to take a photo of my food because I was soooooo hungry when I finally got it! Food was delicious and portion sizes were large.“
“I really really really like this place. I ordered penne (a form of pasta) with butter alongside my family, and I love this place very much. The penne is beyond the term exquisite and the butter with it was amazing. I can only say the downside is the physical appearance and even then I like it. It's a little cramped and it's relatively hard to navigate when with a group even though the place is small, but I genuinely love this place very much. Overall on a scale of 1-10, I'm giving this a 9.7 due to the small inconvenience of small size it that's what happens when your located in a strip-mall. Thank you for your service and food!!“
“I did a Google search for a coffee shop and came upon this small, unique shop. I ordered a latte and it was very good. It’s a very small set up with a huge mission. It’s a non-profit to help people with disabilities to have a place to work. What a great cause! I didn’t get any food but the options looked quite yummy.Parking: Very little parking on the street. There is a lot behind the building which had quite a few empty spaces. Have to walk around the building to get to the storefront but not difficult or long walk.“
“I've been here several times, and they have the best smoothies here! My kids really enjoy it, and it's a great way to sneak in healthy fruits and vegetables. I recommend the Tropic Green and Very Berry smoothie. Their beef patties are really good too. The people that work here are very friendly.“
“Yo I don't know what they put in dem eggs but damn, that chili eggs dish was masterful. It hands down one of my favorite bites at a restaurant. I certainly see what the hype is about and can't wait to go back and try other items. Ok, so why a 4 instead of a 5? Well, here's the thing. It's hard to be both a cafe and a restaurant. Seating is first come, first served so you have to stand there and wait for seats to come available and then rush over before someone else gets there. I've seen places that have the cafe ambiance operate like restaurants to make it a better customer experience. Restaurant may want to consider adding more tables for busier times (weekends and Holidays) and put out the couches and chairs during lighter foot traffic. Also, you can allow for those who are in the cafe area or getting an order to go come up to the counter and order while those who want to sit at a table be seated and waited on. The experience was disorienting until we actually were at a table and then it was great from there. We almost left because it was so crowded and couldn't find a table but in Jersey good eateries are hard to come by. Overall, you will have an amazing experience during non-peak hours because the food a great and the staff were friendly. However, during peak hours can be a bit of a hassle due to finding seating.“
“We had lunch here for the first time as a family of 4. The food was very good, clean and hygienic, the attitude was also very good, my daughter even ate 2 large pork chops by herself. The children clamored to come back. I like this restaurant very much.“
“Loving everything about this cafe. Honestly it’s amazing of different things you can get from here besides coffee. Fell in love with strawberry matcha latte iced. Great waffles and egg/cheddar sandwich. It honestly a peaceful/calm experience. Family friendly as well so definitely check this place out.Parking: It’s okay with parking just depends on the day I think and timing“
“The service was quick and attentive despite being the only worker available. Everything in the location was clean and delicious. Overall, thankful for this late night bite! It was delicious, cost efficient, and a great source for ice-cream craving satisfaction!“
“Twisted Tulip is a cute and cozy cafe with a very relaxing vibe. I ordered an iced latte with almond milk and the latte of the day 'Vanilla Rose Latte'. The Latte of the day was good but the rose/vanilla aspect was very not very pronounced. The other latter was also good. They offer a good variety of drinks, pastries, sandwiches, etc., The decor was unexpected (graffiti styles) with the name being twisted tulip, but it was a bright fun look. They have stools along a glass window, as will as tables/chairs and a cozy corner with a little couch, and a shelf of books (all very inviting) They also have outdoor seating but there seems to be a lot of construction happening around the building...hopefully it will be done by the time its warm enough to sit outside. The staff was friendly and the music was great; Overall a great experience. I'll definitely be back and recommend folks to stop by.Parking: Lots“
“By far my favorite brewery in this area. I try to come often to taste any new offerings. My first time here, I was blown away by how good their fruited sours were and I was hooked. It's a small brewery as you can tell by the equipment but it's in no way related to how good their beers are. I usually find myself inside the front room where there are a couple of TVs, but I don't watch. I usually play COD. It's pretty quiet Friday afternoons but haven't stayed long enough into the evenings. I noticed the other day that they have trivia night, so definitely worth checking out. It's very laid back.“
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“I been to a bunch of brewing but Magnify Brewing Company move to my 5 top best breweries I enjoy. First it all the beers are all delicious they don’t focus on IPA like most of the breweries I go to do. The beers are tasty! Fruity and delicious! You feel you drinking a smoothie or juice instead of beer. The place is tiny but you will find a spot. They do closed early I think because of the area where is it. Staffs are super friendly and helpful. My favorite beer was Trade Proof, Boba Breeze and Disco juice is a hard seltzer. We buy beer to go and we got sticker of the brewery logo.“
“Best pierogis!! We have gotten from them many times but we recently won a fb post where they gave us 22 pierogis for free and they were amazing!!! My 3 year old loved the potato and cheese ones! Almost forgot how much we loved them! Will be back soon! Thank you wheelie good pierogi! !!“
“What a fantastic place to go to. Very welcoming atmosphere and treat you like family. I’ve had the hex here and it is delicious. I don’t drink coffee much but they have a lot of other options that are all very good. I’ve heard the coffee is very good too. They have a great selection of yummy pastries as well. Definitely recommend going here!Wheelchair accessibility: It is easy for someone in a wheelchair to get in and out of the store from the parking lot.“
“Great little deli. Best sloppy Joe's in Summit maybe the entire area. Great staff fast and kind. They can crank it out. You know it's good when you keep running into police officers. All old school recipes. You really have to try the brothers out“
“This Café is truly great! The ambiance is calm, modern & serene. It's amazing for grabbing coffee with friends, having breakfast, meeting up, studying or even working.Their food is great I got the chicken kebab platter & oven roasted Chicken Meal. The chicken is made really well and tender while bursting in flavor.Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely meal with friends, Eatery Cafe Kitchen is the perfect destination. With its amazing food platters and cozy ambiance.“
“Authentic Greek food down to the water. Super professional Gyros. Everything was delicious and Fresh. I tried a chicken Gyro and a Lamb Gyro. Both were the best i’ve ever had. The meat was seasoned perfect and tender. Gyros were filled to the max and were very filling with tzatziki sauce, lettuce , tomato , onion and even some French fries. I also had fried Lobster claws with a Remoulade sauce over cabbage slaw which was absolutely phenomenal and a chicken Souvlaki platter which was just as good as everything else. I didn’t make it to dessert but they had plenty of options from salads , Gyros, Greek platters and even flatbreads. I will definitely be back to try other things. Friendly service and lots of seating.“
“I had the scallops and they were cooked perfectly in a beautiful creamy mustard sauce BUT I kept stealing my mom's veal Parmesan, it was perfection. I can't suggest it enough. The crème brûlée was also exquisite- the perfect texture and it was bruleed just how I like it :) the waiter was also lovely!“
“Great atmosphere, awesome brews! So happy they had a sour on tap for my wife and I really dug the ipa I had. Appreciate that they also had a good truck to help out with the nomnoms. Additionally the chips and salsa they carried in house were bussin.“
“Having tried the majority of pizza places in town, Cammaratas is my favorite! I was a little suspicious at first about a pizza place that also has tacos but the al pastor pizza is *chefs kiss*. Thin crust, not floppy, can withhold toppings, great cheese texture. Delicious.“
“I've eaten here twice now. Both times got the Colombian salchipapa and the maicitos -- both are 10/10. The hot dog was okay, but don't just go for that lol. The burger was pretty good also, like a Colombian hambergao. Prices are super reasonable for the amount of food, and it's been fresh and hot both times I've ordered.“
“Great pizzeria! Slices are all square, more grandma style than Sicilian. I have been numerous times and doesn't disappoint. Salads are amazing, and I don't often care much about the salads. Try the salad with the sliced pears. It is awesome!“
“PROS:- This place makes their bases (which they have numerous kinds of) right in front of you. It's not premade like Frutta Bowls or Playa Bowls. So you can customize it completely.- The portions are HUGE especially compared to Frutta Bowls. I much rather have more of the base (which is difficult to make at home) than the slices of fruit on top (which is easy to do at home).- Krystina and Shanel made our bowls and were so warm and patient -- explaining all of their options and even giving us free samples of their sugar free peanut butter which they grind right in front of you (this was the topping we chose -- highly recommend).- They even have a BOGO on Wednesdays if you use the app. You can bet we will be there again this week for it.CONS:- Acai bowls in general are not cheap. But I've made many acai bowls myself at home, and those 100% acai packets from Trader Joe's are a pain to open and work with. So, to me, the cost is well worth the hassle from making the base at home.We've found our new acai bowl spot in Livingston. Thank you for being here Rush Bowls =)“
“Their pizza was phenomenal. We had the margarita, pizza and the white pizza. The service was exceptional. The waitress was very sweet and the chef CJ was on point. The pizza was a piece of art❤️ did I forget to say how delicious it was?❤️“
“I have been coming to Papa Ganache for years. First in Matawan and now Cranford location because it is closer to me. The treats are always delicious but I want to shout out the customer service and staff. I have noticed in this day and age customer service is few and far between.But not here at PG! Specifically Carter!!! Carter is always so pleasant and kind no matter how many questions I may have about a product. I appreciate your kindness Carter!!! Thank you for showing me there are still kind people in this world.“
“I grabbed 3 cups of cawfee for this big time (ice lattes with drizzles) this morning. The lady and her kids are really nice.This is probably the closest to food truck in conservative Kenilworth. Will definitely stop by here more often now that school is not in session. the traffic on boulevard is rude during kids drop off. credit card accepted. the church do not allow people to use there bathroom.“
“This place takes ice cream to the next level! They serve incredibly high-quality ice cream in massive portions. With a huge variety of flavors and toppings, you can create your own dream sundae. It's become a family favorite, perfect for satisfying our sweet tooth cravings and our annual Fourth of July tradition.“
“A cute little coffee shop nestled downtown. There's a few tables inside and it's atmospheric. They sell a few pastries and I happened to get the apple turnover which was just sweet enough. I tried the Apple Butter Caramel Latte with oat milk and it was very good. The caramel taste is subtle but flavorful and you get an apple cider taste as the main star. The staff is really nice as well! If you present a student ID you also get 10% off. i almost forgot but they also sell bubble tea here. I would definitely recommend this place and I know I'll be coming back here!“
“This place is amazing and best part is BYOB. Great upscale Indian food with tremendous flavor - you'll not be disappointed. I love the service and the ambiance of this place. I been here twice and I have nothing but good things to write about this spot. Come try it because the pictures describe the food exactly. Keep up the great work.“
“Fantastic Italian food for a reasonable price, something rare in this area. Even the fettuccine Alfredo is creamy, not oily. Whenever we want good Italian food, this is the place we go. Whether it’s dine-in or takeout, the food is always delicious. They also do a lot of fun events all year round!“
“Really nice place. Very cosy with a nice atmosphere and good service. Menu options were good and reasonably priced with generous portions. I have had duck at other asian restaurants and it sometimes comes out rather tough and chewy. But I had the duck birds nest here and it was alot more smooth and tender. I would highly recommend comming here.“
“Fresh fruit's & Sweet smiles what’s not to love about this place. They alway’s greet you with a warm welcome and take the time needed to perfect your drink! Huge shoutout to Madison & Lexi! Two kind, sweet, hardworking women who make your day a bit sweeter before you’ve even tasted your smoothie.. 10/10“
“Delicious homemade ice-cream! Great selection of flavors. Staff is welcoming and attentive, customer service is good. I am often visiting this place and like it so much! Prices are little bit high but it is worth it. Great location, highly recommended.“
“Most people are probably familiar with the superb catering of Jane and Maggie, but please don't forget they offer meals for lunch and dinner. Of course, they are wonderful, but one of the side benefits is that Maggie Cooks helps you prepare better meals at home. When I had the trio of stuffed vegetables for dinner, I realized that sometimes more seasoning is better than less. After I tasted my wife's roasted salmon sandwich with basil mayonnaise and caramelized onions, I realized there is more than salmon salad. One unadvertised special is that every meal comes with a tiny and absolutely delicious dessert. Hire them for the holidays, but don't forget Maggie and Jane when you're thinking about what to have for lunch or dinner, too. Since our first dinner two years ago, they have become a part of our weekly dining experience and we have never been disappointed.“
“We ordered a custom cake for my wife's birthday celebration and it was perfect, as tasty as it was beautiful. Colleen worked with us on finding the perfect design, and helped us choose a great filling. Highly recommend Rudy's for a special occasion.“
“I wish I went here sooner. I love everything about this place. There’s plenty of food options. They have a sandwich and wrap station , taco station , pizza station , a fresh salad and bowl station and fruits and desserts. There’s plenty of chips and drinks to choose from. This is a great lunch spot. I had a “Livingston” pizza which had bacon, pineapple , and Gorgonzola cheese and it was real delicious. I also tried an “Essex” sandwich which was chicken cutlet , spicy ranch and tomato on Focaccia bread toasted nicely in the oven. Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. Very friendlyHelpful people working. I will be back for sure to try many more items.“
“Last night my wife and I went to have dinner. The food was absolutley delicious, and the service was outstanding. The prices were extremely reasonable, considering the quality of the food. This is a hidden Gem. Nice cozy and quiet atmosphere. Small place but spaced out enough where you are not on top of the other guests. Shawn and Nicole have done an excellent job. We'll be back!Parking: Parking across the street.“