Restaurants in Union City

“Vale’s Kafe & Kitchen is a hidden gem in Union City. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, like you’re visiting a friend. The service is professional and attentive. The food … oh so good! Clean and flavorful. The portions are just right, not outrageous. The coffee is also very good. The only setback I see is the entrance is not
accessible. I would suggest a ramp for those customers that have difficulty walking up/down steps. Also hours could be extended, say to include dinner on the weekend (Fri/Sat). Otherwise a must see.”

“I’m just saying every time I come in here… everything has been 5/5
It surprises me every time that I feel comfortable exploring the menu.
I have trust in this place. I love it too bc it’s “hidden”
The place itself is nice. Cozy esk
The coffee is also ❤️
Btw I have come for breakfast and lunch”

“I finally had the opportunity to visit this restaurant and they did not disappoint! Everything was so authentic, fresh and flavorful. Hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to in NJ.”

“Absolutely love them! We went with Two Crepes for a school event we did and they were amazing aside from the deliciousness those crepes were! 10 out 10! Do recommend! Use them they are professional, on time, line of communication is prefect! Can't wait for our next event to use them again!”

“We had a very long drive from New Hampshire and when we arrived at our hotties and hungry the lady at reception offered us this place as they deliver.\nWe ordered and while we were settling into our room 45 minutes later we were called and they were in the lobby 👍\nEverything was great even the lasagna (which I make myself and am very critical of anywhere else) which was fantastic!!\nThe Philly cheese steak hero was authentic and the pizzas were out of this world and all delivered for a great price !!”

“Without a doubt the best taco’s I’ve ever had! Cute neighborhood establishment. Really nice staff! Thank you! 🌮🌮🌮🌮❤️”

“Amazing food, very clean environment. Great staff. Beyond reasonable prices!!!! Strongly recommend.”

“This place is a Gem, we came to NJ because my Son wanted to visit American Dream Mall - we had not encountered friendly people at any of the food spots we had gone to. I was looking for a bakery and saw this place said friendly staff, and boy was that on point. Super friendly staff, everything was fresh and delicious and the place is clean. 11 out of 10 for me. If you are in NJ it's a must go to. If in NY worth the drive.”

“Super friendly and pastries are delicious!”

“5 stars every time. Honestly one of my favorite spots in Union City. The customer service is always amazing and everyone is so friendly and welcoming every time I go. I love their smoothies and juices, they’re always fresh and delicious. The avocado toast is so good and the empanadas are literally my go to whenever I stop by. If you haven’t tried this place yet you’re seriously missing out.”

“I had such a great experience here! The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented! What really made the experience was there service. Thank you!”

“Love this place, looks like it was lifted from Brooklyn and placed in this corner. It’s cozy and very eclectic, uniquely furnished, has a bunch of tiny unique items scattered through the space for sale, like candles, flower vases, other small decorative item. More importantly they have a menu with a variety of beverages and pastries and I believe sandwiches (not quite sure if I saw sandwiches on the menu but definitely a variety of pastries). This is going to be my new goto spot”

“Wow this place is Amazingly Priced for this Delicious Food. I went with the Spinach Calzone which was stuffed full of fresh ingredients. Plus this place has a great open air restaurant feel.”

“Very yummy, great big burritos that include guac without an extra charge! Have only gotten take out but the woman at the counter is very friendly and welcoming. The churros are very yummy too.”

“We truly enjoyed every drop. Gone in 60 seconds!! 😋”

“Popped in for some food after hitting the pool - everything was so fresh. I got the fritura and was blessed with a massive portion of fried, fresh, incredible meats, cheese, and plantains. The chicken was so moist and juicy, the chicharron was deeply flavorful and had me floored; truly so fresh, tasted like a mama made it for me. My partner got the pernil and it was also incredible. 10/10!!!”

“great pupusas delicious shakes”

“We went here to celebrate my mom’s 62nd birthday and we had an amazing time. The waiter and owner were very welcoming and professional. The place was very clean and vibrant, the music was enjoyable, the food was delicious, and the drinks were on point. We are definitely coming back.”

“Worth the 2 hour drive every single time, los mejores tacos que he probado en todo NJ. atención esmerada y super agradable.”

“small friendly homey atmosphere good prices good people definitely would go back!!!”

“muy buena comida y muy barato buen sazon”

“Generous portions not stingy with the proteins and quick delivery. Best place in the area and have been for a while. We've been saying it's really good lately every time we order. 4.5 stars”

“Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, the food is amazing always leave satisfied. The bartender Dennis is dope if you’re at the bar and so is the waitress Alejandra if you’re at a table and they have some great prices.”

“Fast service and careful attention..
A small place, where you find nostalgia for Cuban food.
Special my palomilla steak, and the old clothes...
Good pretty and cheap...
A place to return to..”

“A must stop when we visit the area. Delicious!❤”

“All fresh and delicious good price too 👍👍”

“Great food at a great price! Friendly staff.”

“Best class service! Strong culture customer service. Incredible how everyone is focused to give you the best experience coming to carro cafe. I’m definitely coming back and sharing my experience to my friends and family”

“punto de la baleada es un Restaurante único en el área de union city buena comida buen anviente buena atención te sientes en casa 🏡”

“excelente comida, excelente sazon y excelente atencion lo recomiendo de corazon muy buen servicio quien es exigente es comida sabra que aqui se come rico 👍”

“Hot bread is good and always tempting!”

“A great location near where I am, not only to go in person, but also for delivery. Staff member took care of me with coupons, and even got me a big discount for a six-inch footlong for only $2.99 plus tax. Can't be that.”

“Stopped by for a sack of 10, double cheeseburger and a drink. The food was hot and fresh, the person at the drive thru window was efficient, professional and personable. Will always stop here when working in the area.”

“Parking: Amplio

Kid-friendliness: Excelente tienen variedad de donas, muffins, ice cream.

Wheelchair accessibility: Tienen entrada accesible para silla de ruedas.”

“Good McDonald’s to eat at. It’s clean and good service. Stopped in for breakfast and there was plenty of sitting and tables. Staff working good to get your orders out for you. One on staff making sure table are clean.”

“I love DD pumpkin 🎃 k cups!🧡🍂”

“Food is generous and outstanding”

“Their home-made hot foods are amazing as well as their sandwhiches and prices. It is closer than Hoboken for me as well! Been a fan favorite for years 🤩”

“One of the best bakeries on the East Coast! The owner is super friendly and really nice! Try their delicious and fluffy authentic tsoureki—you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Liberty Pastries! 💙🇬🇷”

“muy buena la comida deliciosa recomendado carolina excelente atención”

“Los mejores tacos 🌮 que e probado aquí”

“Muy rica su comida y el gordito que cocina tiene buena sazón en todo sus platos”

“Been eyeing 👀 this Thai spot for a while now. I walked in and received a warm welcome with pleasant energy. I ordered the coconut soup 🍲 , (Tom Kha) , Brown rice and veggie chive dumplings steamed. Fresh tasting and wonderfully seasoned dishes with great service. A good amount of lunch specials to pick from during weekdays. Will come back and will recommend”

“Best bakery ever. Best Cuban sandwich in town, and everything else. The pasteleros, the café con leche , the ham croquettes every top quality.”

“I come in here almost everyday since my job requires me to travel. They are very nice and attentive even when it’s busy in there. They never get my order wrong and ask if I need anything else. I love their menu and will definitely be trying one of everything.”

“Excelente lugar para pasar entre amigos y familia”

“I love this hidden gem, the food here reminds me of my grandma cooking. I order the bake chicken with white rice and red beans with a passion fruit juice . The chicken was cooked to perfection so tender and juicy and it fell off the bone when I picked it up”

“Such wonderful people work here! I had a DoorDash order delivered to my office, and unfortunately one of my pizza pies was missing. I called to explain the situation, and the gentleman at Amore was incredibly accommodating—he personally brought a fresh pizza to me within five minutes. The food is amazing (the buffalo chicken pizza is my favorite!), and the customer service truly goes above and beyond. I will absolutely be ordering again!”

“The bowl was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The cashier at the front named Alex made sure that I got the best bowl and service. I can honestly say I’ll be coming here again. Amazing flavors and amazing staff.”

“Sometimes, it is the name that attracts us to a particular restaurant. We were drawn to Terry's & were pleasantly surprised at this wonderful gem 💎❤️ of a coffee ☕️ shop!

The staff were friendly, pleasant & attentive. They serve some of the best coffee ☕️ in a casual, comfortable atmosphere! Very reasonable prices as well!

Highly recommend enjoying a relaxed cup of coffee ☕️ at Terry's!”

“Food is great! Very tasty and prepared safely.”

“Me gusto todo lugar acogedor buena atencion rápida todo rico y limpio 🥰👍🏼👍🏼”

“El Progreso is a cozy little restaurant, focused on typical Central American food and with very good service. I like to go, at least once a week, to share with my family the delicious tamales, baleadas, pupusas and tacos, accompanied by a delicious beet spice that they serve to their special clients. Tamarind and orchata waters are our favorites. Solidarity prices!”

“Food is absolutely AMAZING !!!! ingredients are fresh and you can for sure taste it ! Prices are reasonable ! And location is super super cozy !!!! Absolutely would lick the plate cleaner if it was sociably acceptable.”

“Happened to see this place while waiting for the bus and noticed the freshness of the seafood.
Upon entering it’s a cosy spot, not to big but enough to sit a few groups,
Ordering is simple at the counter and food came out in a timely manner. the seafood are cooked fresh and the ceviche was tasty. Definitely worth trying if in the area”

“The coffee is very delicious ☕ like home, the food is delicious and the service is wonderful!!! There is only one detail, I know it as "Las Brisas Café"”

“This place is very Cheers type vibe, everyone seemed to know and each other and enjoy each other. Cash only, but best prices in Hudson county if you ask me. You’re able to order food or bring food and they have bar pies if anything also. The Chinese delivery guy from the restaurant up the street, came in and got everyone even more cheery. Guy was about to play pool with his buddies before he got anther order.”

“I had breakfast at this cafe today and it was a great experience overall. We ordered breakfast along with fresh orange juice. The juice was freshly squeezed and tasted delicious, just like the food. The man at the counter was very friendly and also spoke English, which was helpful. The decoration of the place is also lovely.
The only downside was that the tables could have been a bit cleaner.”

“Everyone is so kind and welcoming. We miss being next door. Went all the time for ice cream and cakes. Highly recommend!”

“El mejor restaurante de salvadoreño”

“Great Cuban style bakery and sandwiches. Ordered a made to order cake from Orlando for Mom's birthday. It was delicious. Definitely recommend. Pastries are also really good.

Parking: Metered parking nearby.”

“Definitely they offer good and fresh food, the delivery time accurate, if they tell you 30 minutes it is. Humble people, that restaurant cares about its customers. I’m very picky about eating and this is my third time ordering from this Restaurant, and The Brasa from this location on New York Avenue exceeded my expectations. 👍🏼😋👏🏼”

“Great food and Excellent service 👌”

“Excelente lugar para pasar un buen momento 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”

“I have been a customer for years. Everything is good. Today I had the chicken empanada which was tasty and cafe con leche. I'm the past I have ordered their cakes . My favorite is the dulce de leche with peach delicious and not to sweet. The pastries are also very good. For a quick bite this is a great stop.”

“Super friendly and helpful staff.Delicious food at a very reasonable price. I enjoyed having breakfast and lunch during my stay in Union city, NJ.Highly recommended!! :)”

“Muy rica comida ecuatoriana”

“The food is amazing!! Very good and the owner very friendly”

“muy rica la comida y barata en comparación con el entorno de otros restaurantes mexicanos,el sabor que uno busca viviendo fuera del país.”

“Best tacos in bergenline. If you want STUFFED tacos with a lot of meat/protein & get your money’s worth this is the place. double wrapped tacos, you technically get six tacos for the price of 3. so much meat that you eat it and it falls on the second shell & makes a second taco. great people as well. if your in union city this is a must have.”

“I stayed at an Airbnb near this place and ate there several times during my stay. The food, the empanadas, and everyone's service were excellent. They made us chicken empanadas, which were wonderful, and the price was excellent. 100% recommended.”

“We ordered carnitas and shrimp enchiladas, they were both great! We were specially surprised at the generous amount of shrimp in the enchiladas and the salsa verde they were smothered in was very good.”

“A great spot to eat and enjoy”

“What an epic place. We drove over while visiting Hoboken and it was worth the trip. Super friendly staff, clean restaurant, large TV’s to watch the game- and the pizza was perfect! Thank you very much for the swag for my DePalma friends. We will be back soon. DePalma’s pizzeria enjoys my strongest recommendation. A+++”

“Was visiting from Canada and we had the best Pizza we ever !! Excellent customer service !!!👍👍👍”

“Everything is delicious!❤️”

“Without a doubt, they are the delicacies of Ecuadorian gastronomy. The manabita flavor present in the US. Thank you for delighting palates with exquisite flavors.”

“The best Dominican food in the area, very nice staff and great prices. My favorite is chicharron and pernil. I love this place. God bless them.”

“Muy bueno el desayuno y el servicio excelente sobretodo nuestra amiga Deysi 🙏👍”

“My husband and I drove all the way from Jackson Hole Wyoming and stop by to grab a bite, Food is excelent, everything is clean and looks healthy, staff is super friendly and helpful and the taste is top notch, American and Latin American food too. We highly recomend it. They're doing a really good job.”

“🙂 Es delicioso, más de 20 años y los sigo visitando siempre pido lo mismo pollito con arroz y aguadito lo mejor de lo mejor with Luis Abraham”

“Food is generous and outstanding”

“You MUST try the banana pudding, it was my favorite part of the meal, the brown gravy for the fries was also very good. I will be going back.”

“Hot bread is good and always tempting!”

“english and spanish at bottom review bottom if you're from el salvador youll get bad to mediocre service. they rather serve people with different ethnicityThe people in this establishment were extremely rude. My familyy came in and ordered and everyone around us got served before us after she heard us, mind you our waiter there telling his side they arrived after us.55 minutes later, ( we ordered 14 pupusas amd 1 soup.) table in front and behind a party of 8 people each received their rice steaks, seafood appetizers. When we asked the waiter about it, he came off extremely rude arguing trying to prove he’s right that and we’re in the wrong…he said the others came after but ordered first before us… not right! in reality all he had to do was apologize for the wait and find out how long till food comes out. he had a face like miserable…. he wasn’t happy working there, and the manager, an older blonde lady, didn’t even offer an apology. while talking to her our server was there too again being a lawyer. the lady really seemed she wasn’t interested in us since place was busy due to salvadorian parade. She just said to pay for our drinks and leave. What a disaster. Bathroom not as clean when they’re busy. toilet had splatters of crap on sear and floor was slippery. also some air freshener wouldn’t hurt. Place is tight space and dark. there are stairs inside to dining room and 16 steps downstairs to go to restroom. so if you’re in a wheelchair, good luck. place doesn’t look like its up to code. atmosphere is not that friendly and dark not enough lighting. mirrors are dirty in dining room. Food no chance to eat. Si eres de el salvador tendrás un servicio de malo a mediocre. Prefieren atender a personas de diferentes etnias. La gente de este establecimiento fue extremadamente grosera. Mi familia entró y ordenó y todos los que nos rodeaban fueron atendidos antes que nosotros después de que ella nos escuchó, tenga en cuenta que nuestro camarero le dijo a su lado que llegaron después de nosotros. 55 minutos después (pedimos 14 pupusas y 1 sopa), mesa al frente y detrás un grupo de 8 personas recibió cada uno sus filetes de arroz, aperitivos de mariscos. Cuando le preguntamos al camarero al respecto, se mostró extremadamente grosero argumentando que intentaba demostrar que tenía razón y que nosotros estábamos equivocados... dijo que los demás vinieron después pero ordenaron primero antes que nosotros... ¡no está bien! en realidad todo lo que tenía que hacer era disculparse por la espera y averiguar cuánto falta para que salga la comida. tenía una cara como miserable…. no estaba contento trabajando allí y la gerente, una señora rubia mayor, ni siquiera se disculpó. Mientras hablaba con ella, nuestro camarero también estaba allí como abogado. La señora realmente parecía que no estaba interesada en nosotros ya que el lugar estaba ocupado debido al desfile salvadoreño. Ella solo dijo que pagáramos nuestras bebidas y nos fuéramos. Qué desastre. El baño no está tan limpio cuando están ocupados. El inodoro tenía salpicaduras de basura y el piso estaba resbaladizo. Además, un poco de ambientador no vendría mal. El lugar es un espacio reducido y oscuro. Hay escaleras adentro que conducen al comedor y 16 escalones abajo para ir al baño. así que si estás en silla de ruedas, buena suerte. El lugar no parece cumplir con el código. El ambiente no es tan amigable y oscuro, no hay suficiente iluminación. Los espejos están sucios en el comedor. Comida sin posibilidad de comer.”

“Kevin digale al chef no poner mucha sal a las lentejas please.”

“Cubetazo is $33 and the margaritas at $16 in a plastic cup, too much. The music is fine.”

“The best Dominican food in the area, very nice staff and great prices. My favorite is chicharron and pernil. I love this place. God bless them.”

“my husband and I, has such a great time there I recommended LGBQTplus community. The owner welcomed us with open arms in a warm smile.”

“I had the best wings I’ve ever eaten yesterday at this place. What we ordered was the wings with the chipotle barbecue sauce. Absolutely scrumptious! Incredible balance of hot, sweet, and smoky flavors. as others have said, there is a short wait for this wonderfully prepared food. Run, don’t walk!”

“The bowl was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The cashier at the front named Alex made sure that I got the best bowl and service. I can honestly say I’ll be coming here again. Amazing flavors and amazing staff.”

“The best Dominican food is sold there and that I am Dominican and I still have no meal so good that it is. [Original] La mejor comida dominicana la venden ahi y ESO yo soy dominicana y todavia no eh provado una comida tan Buena que esta.”

“everyone there is so nice and welcoming!!”

“We had a very long drive from New Hampshire and when we arrived at our hotties and hungry the lady at reception offered us this place as they deliver.\nWe ordered and while we were settling into our room 45 minutes later we were called and they were in the lobby 👍\nEverything was great even the lasagna (which I make myself and am very critical of anywhere else) which was fantastic!!\nThe Philly cheese steak hero was authentic and the pizzas were out of this world and all delivered for a great price !!”

“Been eyeing 👀 this Thai spot for a while now. I walked in and received a warm welcome with pleasant energy. I ordered the coconut soup 🍲 , (Tom Kha) , Brown rice and veggie chive dumplings steamed. Fresh tasting and wonderfully seasoned dishes with great service. A good amount of lunch specials to pick from during weekdays. Will come back and will recommend”

“Open long hours, quick service, helpful staff and the pancakes are just the best.
Warm fluffy and full of calories probably.
Complimentary water without asking as I wasnt ordering a drink.
Would definetly return again when im in the area.”

“Vale’s Kafe & Kitchen is a hidden gem in Union City. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, like you’re visiting a friend. The service is professional and attentive. The food … oh so good! Clean and flavorful. The portions are just right, not outrageous. The coffee is also very good. The only setback I see is the entrance is not
accessible. I would suggest a ramp for those customers that have difficulty walking up/down steps. Also hours could be extended, say to include dinner on the weekend (Fri/Sat). Otherwise a must see.”

“Absolutely love them! We went with Two Crepes for a school event we did and they were amazing aside from the deliciousness those crepes were! 10 out 10! Do recommend! Use them they are professional, on time, line of communication is prefect! Can't wait for our next event to use them again!”

“Everything is delicious!❤️”

“Muy recomendable comida deliciosa es muy limpio rápido servicio excelente calidad”

“Me gusto todo lugar acogedor buena atencion rápida todo rico y limpio 🥰👍🏼👍🏼”

“Good McDonald’s to eat at. It’s clean and good service. Stopped in for breakfast and there was plenty of sitting and tables. Staff working good to get your orders out for you. One on staff making sure table are clean.”

“The bowl was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The cashier at the front named Alex made sure that I got the best bowl and service. I can honestly say I’ll be coming here again. Amazing flavors and amazing staff.”

“I want to express the bad attention of the maintainer who asked me for a water with lemon and he was charging me for it. I stopped that in no restaurant can they charge you for a water with lemon and it was very difficult to resolve the matter. The man at the demonstration is Melza, shaking a lemon.”

“Without a doubt, they are the delicacies of Ecuadorian gastronomy. The manabita flavor present in the US. Thank you for delighting palates with exquisite flavors.”

“Everything was GOOD! Professional, friendly service and mmmm the guava & cheese empanada ❤️❤️❤️ Delicious fresh squeezed juices and all the Cuban favorites on the menu. Great atmosphere in the kitchen and dining room too. Highly recommend.”

“Wow this place is Amazingly Priced for this Delicious Food. I went with the Spinach Calzone which was stuffed full of fresh ingredients. Plus this place has a great open air restaurant feel.”

“Hermoso lugar. Visitando de Florida Bizcochos frescos. Yerba Canaria 🥐🥐🥐🥐🥐🥐🥐”

“Sooo good for the price and the food is amazing. The best banh mi I’ve had so far. Place is super clean. Staff is very kind and they have a great atmosphere going on! This is going to be my go to place in uc!”

“Tonight was my first time coming here. We were in the mood for crepes and decided to drop in. The crepes we ordered were carefully crafted and tasted great. The young lady there was very welcoming and patient. Based on this visit I have nothing but good things to say and yes I will gladly return whenever I'm craving crepes.”

“I was welcomed with a friendly smile and exceptional customer service. This was my first boba experience so I had a million questions, yet Ashley was extremely patient and helpful. Everything was delicious including their rice balls. I can’t wait to come back!”

“I can’t express how much I love this little café. Everything about it is amazing, the employees, the food and drinks, and the overall ambiance. It’s the kind of place that instantly makes you feel comfortable and welcome. A few drink favorites I definitely recommend trying are the Trifecta, Tira Flow, Sweet Rhyme, last but not least the Cream and Kisses they had during Valentine’s Day and I HOPE they bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!

Special shoutout to the Owner Rob, Cristian and Alex, who usually make my coffee, they’re absolutely phenomenal and always get it just right. Their friendliness and consistency really make the experience even better.
I can’t recommend this place enough!”

“AMAZING! Honestly the best halal food I have tried in NJ/NY. Food was incredible! Tasty, fresh, not greasy. The service was outstanding as well. I definitely enjoyed the portions and great prices. We saw their sign outside and decided to go in, ordered the chicken platter and it was delicious. White sauce was really good and the red sauce was hot but not too spicy. Very good experience and I was very happy when they told me they have another location in Fairview which is closer to where I live!”

“I just ordered from ubereats , the food was amazing!!! It’s been so long since I’ve had real authentic domino and food . Now I have to go into the restaurant.”

“Great concert , very entertaining and great food”

“I've been going to this store for the last 9 years since I been leaving here in union city NJ and let me tell you this place and the 2 men that works there are very nice the food is Good specially the Philly cheese steak sandwich 🤤 very tasty and fresh breakfast sandwich are Good too ..🥒🥬🧄🥗”

“highly rec ordering from this korean restaurant as not only the food is delicious, but also service. their galbitang was the highlight for us!

sidenote: doordash made a mistake on a promo deal though they were able to honor it anyways, thank you and planning to order here whenever carving korean food on a snowy day”

“So good. 3 tacos for $5 deal right now… the tacos are big too! Not those little brooklyn hipster tacos. The salsas/ sauces are delicious. The people that work there are awesome. Will definitely be back. Thanks”

“First time eating here and definitely 💯 will be coming back. Food was really great and people were super friendly. I found my spot.”

“Ordered takeout via Uber eats. Wings were DELICIOUS and Omurice portion was SO much more than what we expected. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend!!! Thank you Bonchon UC !!!”