“Went to yestoday, yesterday and got the bubble cone. The whole experience was amazing and you can’t say that often lately, we got the bubble cone. Zoey was so helpful with explaining the menu and choices. Wasn’t doing anything today, we decided to go back. This time twice as good and if you sit outside they even bring it out to you ! Atmosphere is great and sitting outside is a vibe on a nice night“
“My husband and I are frequent diners (weekly And for years) and can attest that at Tarantellas, the service and food are consistently exceptional. Robin, Adriana, Pete, Kim, Jordan, and the whole team go above and beyond to create memorable dining experiences. Their attention to detail and genuine warmth exceed expectations. With delicious food and top-notch cleanliness, Tarantellas is highly recommended for a fantastic dining experience.“
“First time bringing my baby to a nice restaurant and not only was the table set up with high chair but there was a lot of space for the stroller. they were very accommodating. great service! My baby loved the bread! My family was very happy with the food.“
“Everything is delicious and the owners and people working there are so nice. We frequently go and sit there as it has a great atmosphere. We also placed a large order for a party and the owner himself delivered an item we forgot at pick up. Amazing food and coffee and even more amazing service!“
“Love this place! Their lattes are so creative and delicious (cardamom, cloves, rose hips.. so many infusions/flavors). Donuts are also awesome and the staff are helpful. I passed this place for years and never went inside.. (mistake!) now I go all the time. Have to say, their name/sign don’t let on to how to how creative their menu and drinks are.“
“The first time I stepped into the cafe was about a year ago. My daughter invited me. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from vegan desserts. But somehow that evening, we devoured six pastries.?Let me tell you, they were delicious! And for a year now, I've been coming to this place to buy desserts for myself and my family.I don't know how to explain it, but I just don't crave traditional baking anymore.?I want to mention the atmosphere of the cafe separately. The beautiful interior and pleasant music always create a nice ambiance, but here it's especially cozy because every customer is greeted like a dear guest.“
“The service here is truly 5 stars, worth it to return for that attention and comfort. They have the routine down and give you the attention you want and feel special on for a night out. Definitely recommend reservations as it got major crowded in the tables and around the bar. Their cocktail list is impressive and was not disappointing in execution. We had the stuffed mushrooms to start and it was juicy though underseasoned. Their steaks were exactly what you want and I recommend the au poivre sauce as a tangy condiment. That was memorable for sure. The place overall just seems dark and outdated in furnishings, especially in the bathrooms. Their food hits the mark and service makes it worth returning.“
“Cannot recommend this place enough! I have been a vegan for over 8 years and live for baked goods. When I went I ordered the sausage egg and cheese biscuit, the flavors were great it was hot and the cheese was perfectly melty with a to die for biscuit. As my sweet I ordered the cannoli and on the first bite I wanted to cry. The shell was perfectly flaky and crisp, with a creamy, fluffy, and a bit tangy (in the best way possible) filling. The workers despite it being very busy inside were so kind and sweet! My only complaint is to my self and that I don't live closer!! The next time I'm in the area I will definitely be stopping in.“
“Ordered a gluten free, sugar free cake for my friends birthday. We were blown away by how good it was! Everyone loved it and would have never known there was no sugar!! Everyone who works there is super friendly also when we had questions about what was in the cake! 10 out of 10!!“
“This is one of my mom's favorite places for coffee. Everything I've tried at Liv Breads is delicious. All the croissants are amazing, but the nutella croissant is ridiculously good. The sandwiches are all fresh, healthy, and satisfying. The coffee is excellent. I love the samples you can try as you wait in line. Had to purchase the cardamon bun after tasting the sample. It is a unique pastry I haven't seen elsewhere, and it is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. Going back soon to try the baguette which looks delicious.“
“Best Taylor ham egg and cheese around. I told the owner I traveled 3,000 miles to try this place. He said if you don't like it for whatever reason, we'll make it again! The service was excellent and classic Jersey vibes. I will come here again when I visit town. I highly recommend this place.“
“Visited 2 times—first the bakery during a pit stop for some sweets, and then the restaurant the next Saturday evening for a big family dinner. Pablo and Octavio made our night a wonderful one! The majority of my in laws had not experienced Colombian cuisine/culture until this evening. From the authentic ingredients and aguardiente cocktails, to the lively entertainment we went home well fed and with great memories!“
“We had a private dinner experience for my husband’s birthday. The food was delicious and it felt like we were having a big dinner party at home - the atmosphere was perfect and our guests loved it. Laura and her staff were amazing. I cannot recommend Farinolio enough!“
“Had brunch at the restaurant. Huge menu and everything we ordered was great. The breakfast dish that was a combination of a toasted cheesy arepa, grilled beef, and fried rice blew my mind. What’s not to love! We also ordered pork in pineapple sauce which was really unique and actually pretty good. Portions were huge and it was a good, heavy meal.“
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“chocolate croissant yydsThe outer skin is very crispy and falls apart when touched. The inside is very soft and fluffy. Coupled with the mellowness of the chocolate, the aroma is overwhelming , and it’s not enough to eat. I hope to create a big croissant with so much chocolate.ps. There are mini sculptures of two legs? in the store“
“This is such a cute bakery! They have a perfect array of cookies, cupcakes, scones, and other goodies! I've tried the scones, royal frosted cookies, and now the lemon loaf (GF) and have loved them all. It does tend to be busy but the staff is friendly and moves you on through. There is limited outdoor seating nearby so plan to bring your goodies outside or to the car. Prices are not listed for pastries and it isn't cheap - but I say worth it!“
“First visit to Publick House!!Made reservations day prior- only availability was 515pm or after 8pmWe arrived for 515pmOMG! The amazing aroma of deliciousness as we walked on the sidewalk to enter the restaurant!Great vibes and energy!!Warmly greeted and seated!Awesome music selection!Our Server Fred C was fantastic!He knew the menu well.Answered our questions!Appreciated his recommendations!Absolutely loved my LET'S GET FIGGY cocktail— WITH IT FIGENZA FIG VODKA, ELDERFLOWER, LEMON, CINNAMON!!Cheers!!!As we waited for our appetizers, entrees and dessert-Saw the other Servers bringing out beautifully plated food and so aromatic!Enjoyed my shrimp and grits, GNUDI FRIED RICOTTA DUMPLING, CHORIZO & CORN DIP!!The truffle fries were yummy!The FLAN NAPOLITANO was the perfect ending to a wonderful dining experience!When we got our check, even though we were in the dining area- we got happy hour pricing for some of the items we ordered!Nice!!We will definitely be back!!Keep up the great service and amazing food and cocktails!!“
“We absolutely love Dolce's. The food is top notch, the owner John and his staff are the best, the prices reasonable, and it's the BEST restaurant to host a party! It is BYOB and they are the most accommodating staff around. They treat their customers like royalty so visit John and his team for the best food and get treated like a VIP! Thank you, John!! Randi C“
“I ordered garlic cheese bread and lamb cheese bread and chicken achari pizza and Mediterranean combo twist and everything was on point.only disappointment was they didn't have halal wings or at least not yet I was looking fwd for mango habanero wings .the guy said they coming soon.“
“I was impressed with this restaurant, we enjoyed the food as well as the ambiance and service. I came for a business lunch. Ate inside the porch area that was enclosed. I thought the service was very good in terms of attentiveness. The food we got was flat bread pizza for appetizer, pepperoni with hot honey was delicious. The burger tasted great cooked perfectly when I ordered a medium, presentation was nice as I ordered a salad instead of French fries. Most importantly they had Aqua Pana for water. I did think the prices were a bit inflated and expensive however their service made up for it.“
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“You get a very good size pita here! About the size of a biiiiig overstuffed burrito. The smoked eggplant in the falafel supreme is soooo good. Crepe was good too, it's one big crepe folded into a square instead of the usual rolls I'm used to. Definitely a share worthy size. Quick and friendly service too :)“
“This place is a gem! We came here because our initial plan of eating at tribos periperi fell through when they were suddenly closed on Saturday (maps said it was open). I had heard of Indian inspired burgers and fried chicken before in Manhattan, so we decided to try this place out.\\n\\nThe place has 1 table by the window, then a bar with some chairs along the counter, and finally an area with several more tables.\\n\\nYou order at the counter, they'll ask your name, so I thought it was self pick-up, but in our case they brought the food to us.\\n\\nWe weren't sure what sauce to use on the chicken wings so we asked about the masala and the walla, as those two sounded the most special/distinct. They let us taste the sauces and we went with the walla, it's super good!\\n\\nThey didn't take long to prepare our lamb burger, beef burger (medium cooked ?) and our chicken wings, along with a side order of fries and a side order of sweet potato tots.\\n\\nThe burgers were delicious, juicy but not too messy, with a very nicely cooked thin patty full of flavor. The fries and tots were both incredible too, couldn't stop eating them! The tots are more interesting, but I do prefer the fries because well made fries are always the best side.\\n\\nThe chicken wings were small but packed with flavor (we also did get 7 instead of 6, probably because of the size? Or maybe they were just that nice). I only tried one because my husband is the one that loves wings the most, but I really enjoyed this one too!\\n\\nService was great! I expected it to be more self service, but they were very involved and made sure to explain what needed to be explained, and to ask about our meal.\\n\\nI'm not doing great at explaining, so I'll let the photos speak for themselves!“
“Jimmy provided the food for our family and friends after my husband's funeral. Everything was excellent. He went out of his way to accomodate us and made sure everything was set up and ready for us when we arrived from the funeral. Wonderful people to work with and prices were reasonable.“
“Amazing gluten and nut free restaurant. Uncle Skippy aka James Restivo is the owner and just the kindest owner. Cute vibe to the overall decor and the food is really delicious! I've had their gluten free pizza, wraps and veggie burger. All 5+ stars!Dietary restrictions: gluten and nut free“
“I had my bridal shower at Z-Two on Sunday. The food was amazing and the staff was great. Debbie went above and beyond for me and was extremely attentive. She really helped make my experience there that much better. Thankyou!!! I highly recommended Z-Two for your next party!!“
“Have ordered from here a few times and never gone wrong. It's a small shop but they do pizza right. On my last trip I got their margarita pizza with mushrooms and onions and sauce on the side ($25 for a large, $5 extra with the added toppings) Extremely tasty.My friend ordered the penne and said it's the best they've had.10/10 recommend“
“Loved pizza before, but cant anymore due to recent health issues. Love that this place has "no cheese" and "light sauce" as options! I know that "isnt pizza anymore", but it's closer to pizza than I recently have been having!Dietary restrictions: Options for no cheese, less sauce, etc. Excellent!Parking: 20 spots shared amongst a few businessesWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp“
“Freud de Sel is an amazingly dangerous bakery to my waistline and wallet. When I go in, I can’t resist the call of those tantalizing pastries and desserts. Everything that I’ve tried has been wonderful. Their baguette is perfection. All the desserts are works of art. Love that we have such an authentic French bakery in Chatham. Glad it is a bit of a drive from my house to keep me out of trouble. lol.“
“Service was fantastic. I placed my order for an assortment of cupcakes the morning of the event. Then called a few hours later to see if I could come earlier to pick them up. Great service. Pick up Window was organized and no wait really. Cupcakes were packed so cute and boy were they delicious. Will order again thank you“
“Delicious. My wife and I happened to stop on this street and spotted Don Ricky's Bakery. A small and neatly maintained bakery that specializes in some of the authentic Colombian delicacies. The yucca bread is always warm and fresh. Delicious. The Colombian coffee was also delicious!!!!“
“I love Coffee Box, but most of the time, a majority of their bakery items are not available in the morning before 8:30 AM, and some of the remaining bakery items are not fresh. This is not acceptable for a shop of this caliber, which otherwise maintains a good standard. The service is inconsistent, which is understandable, but please have the bakery items ready to go when you open the shop at 7:45 AM.“
“I had a fantastic experience here! The food was so good that I wanted seconds of everything we ordered. The service was also fantastic; our server was incredibly nice and helpful, consistently checking in on our table to see if we needed anything and ensuring we never waited too long. The atmosphere was delightful, and everything was clean and neat. If I could, I would give this restaurant six stars. I will definitely be going back soon!“
“Harvest Bistro is absolutely incredible! This has been a favorite lunch spot of ours for years. We also recently worked with them to cater my son's baptism party and we were so impressed. Every single guest commented on how delicious the food was. Several people even told us it was the best food they had ever had from a caterer. Tushar is so helpful and easy to work with too. We'll definitely be going back to Harvest Bistro for all of our future parties!“
“I used to love this place. I wonder if they’re still opened. I went on a Sunday afternoon. Sign on door said closed. Two weeks later I called on a Saturday because I didn’t want to take the drive to find out they’re closed. No answer at all. I called several times. If you’re still opened please get it together. I miss this place.Update: ok I gave it another try. They were open and I had the best vegan broth. Now the immunity is my second favorite. Thanks for getting it together ???“
“Strolling through town a wanted a little snack to go with my healthy smoothie from earlier. I walked in and was warmly greeted by a cheerful guy. After checking out the menu, I asked him what his favorites were and he made all the tacos sound so delicious. I was kinda of leaning towards a bowl, but after hearing all the taco goodness I grabbed a Cajun shrimp taco to hold me over till later.Turns out the guy I was chatting with was the owner, Todd. Really great to interact with him, super passionate about this place.Service was fast, taco was $6ish, and it was really tasty. I should've grabbed a deal for three, but I'll be back to eat more another day. You should too!“
“We've been eating these desserts through Van Gogh's Ear Cafe for years! They are so ridiculously amazing, words can't begin to describe. Some of the best desserts I have eaten ---- anywhere. Just go there, find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.“
“The food and wine were outstanding - one of the best meals I've had for a long time. One of us had Osso Buco, I had Filet and my partner had a Chilean sea bass special. Each dish was perfect. The pumpkin cheesecake was creamy light and spiced beautifully. The restaurant had a lovely warm ambiance.“
“The food is solid. Had a falafel sandwich and hummus. They both were very good. My daughter and son had chicken and beef shawarma sandwiches and enjoyed them. The server was very sweet and kind and took good care of us. We are used to the location in Metuchen which is nicer inside. The seating was rather pedestrian. I think they were having problems with their exhaust, as there was an unpleasant smoke from the grill wafting in the air. Next time, takeout.Vegetarian options: Falafels, salad, hummus and other apps“
“Juice Caboose is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor or variety. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, the options are plentiful and the service is top-notch. If you're in the area, be sure to make a stop at Juice Caboose - you won't be disappointed!“
“Took 3 of my kids for some slices today and was pleasantly surprised when they rang me up... $5 lunch special for two (delicious) plain slices and a can of soda? What?!? I didn't think shops did this anymore - especially ones with slices this nice. Even if you put the price aside for a moment, a tasty sauce atop a thin crust with a satisfying crunch makes this one fine slice. So glad we discovered this place.“
“First time trying this place. I ordered the spicy tofu bowl with noodles, yaki style. I love spicy food so much, but this bowl had me breathing fire. I had to drink so much water because the spice level was unreal. I started getting dizzy from it that I just didn't finish my food even though I was still hungry. The food was good but I couldn't be sure because of how spicy it was. Next time I will have to ask for light spice.“
“We order Tito’s very often. It’s not always consistent but tonight it was really good. Everything was fresh, well cooked and fast. I will say anytime it’s not good and so am asked for a review, I let them know and they always make good on it.“
“Whenever I bike want a smoothie is my number 1 place to stop. Whenever I want lunch it always a top choiceIt’s the original smoothie place of WoodbridgeAnd it we presses our town’s voiceAlso really cheap compared to other placesGranola is superior!!!Vegetarian options: Well you don’t really find meat in smoothiesKid-friendliness: A nice lively atmosphere on Main StreetDietary restrictions: Pretty focused on health foods and fruits.“
“This is kind of a sleepy bakery. But their pastries and donuts are wonderful. They’re the kind of place that you can ask for a specific pastry in the tray, but this will frustrate the person behind the counter and you might end up like Seinfeld and soup. ?I asked about buying a dozen donuts and was shocked by the price. There isn’t a dozen discount or the like. You simply pay for a dozen pastries at a few bucks a piece. Kvetching aside, the pastries are wonderful and, for something special, i could see buying a dozen.This is also the kind of place to go early because i have the impression that they sell out in the late morning.Fwiw, coffee was meh.Parking: Small, free lot. There’s also street parking. Idk if it’s paid or free.“
“When I say this I mean this with the highest form of complements if you ever heard of Zin burger this is the reincarnated version of that. Everything is tasty I'll be back here as often as I can. Great work here guysVegetarian options: My wife has never tried beyond burger but it was satisfying to try this here. In her words it tastes just like a burger. We have to keep this place open.“
“Joanne / Tony Lafredo OwnersGreat to visite them and eat the GREAT foodthe place changed from the old seats that spunBut the food is for real to die for. taste the flavOr of the pizzaI personally love the eggplant tomato basil Pie w/garlicstop in and say hello to the family Vinnie,Angela,Mike,LisaNow there is the help Great job, clean place too.DOUGLAS HICKMANKid-friendliness: Not just your typical pizza place but laugh & friendly Atmosphere“
“Masala Chai is actually the chai Indians make at home, not the pseudo versions you have at cafes. They make the chai right in front of you in a chai pan ?Bombay sandwich and Avocado toast are a must to try.I visit New Brunswick for meetings, and this place a much drop in for breakfast and chai.“
“Simply amazing cake owner was just so sweet he was just as excited as i was to see my cake. I would recommend always. The size & details on my cake was just perfect, tasted amazing with fresh strawberries yum ! Thank you so much for making my birthday “
“It reminds me of home and only here I can find authentic Barilla (not the American one) and even better one like pasta di Gragnano, Garofalo etc. All their products are authentic and amazing. I ate there a couple of times and the food is all good and very Italian, however I usually go there to get food that I can cook at home :)“
“Phillippo's Pizza in Clark, NJ, is a delightful hidden gem that embodies the essence of a small, family-run pizzeria. Tucked away in this charming neighborhood, Phillippo's captures the hearts and palates of locals and visitors alike with its authentic flavors and warm hospitality.From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the inviting aroma of freshly baked pizza and the friendly faces of the Phillippo family. This cozy establishment exudes a sense of warmth and familiarity, making every visit feel like coming home.The menu at Phillippo's Pizza is a testament to their dedication to quality and tradition. From classic cheese pizzas to specialty pies loaded with toppings, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. Every bite is bursting with flavor, transporting you to pizza perfection with every savory slice.What truly sets Phillippo's apart is its genuine, family-centric atmosphere. Whether you're a regular patron or a first-time visitor, you're welcomed with open arms and treated like one of the family. The Phillippo's take pride in serving their community, and it shows in every aspect of their operation.In a world of fast food chains and corporate giants, Phillippo's Pizza stands as a beacon of authenticity and heart. It's more than just a place to grab a slice—it's a place where memories are made, friendships are forged, and traditions are honored.Thank you, Phillippo's Pizza, for being a beloved cornerstone of the Clark community and for serving up smiles, one delicious slice at a time.“