Hobby's is a Newark institution, and for good reason, as it offers some of the best deli meats and…read morelunch sandwiches in the area. Beyond the food, it's family-owned, and the family happens to be some of the kindest people you'll find. It's a rare day where one of them doesn't stop by the table to ask how your day is going, or how the meal went. As for the meal itself, you'll be greeted by a heaping bucket of various pickles on the table. The menu is enormous, with all the typical hot and cold sandwiches you'd expect from a great deli. Finish off the meal with a tasty cookie or dessert - i love both the black and whites or the linzer tarts.

Working in Newark everyday allows me to enjoy lunch at Hobby's a few times a month…read more The restaurant itself is very dated and old school. Lots of Devils memorabilia is hung up throughout. Basic seating with nothing fancy. A full jar of fresh pickles is on the table. The pastrami is second to none. Seriously. You get a generous portion of pastrami on rye. Greasy, fatty, just perfect! The onion rings are the best. They are famous for a reason. I go a few times a month so, I'm always greeted by name and promptly seated. The food always arrives shortly after the order is taken.

Over the weekend I made my at least 5th order here. Every time it is very predictable no matter…read morewhat I get., excellent!!! They have to put a lot of thought and love into everything that they put out. Home of the best Sloppy Joes!! From sandwiches to salad to iced tea and desserts I highly recommend this place. I had to take the time to leave a review this time because I felt it was very overdue. The gobbler sandwich is yummy, The Godfadda, The Gossip Girl, I also have had an egg salad with layer of tuna salad Sloppy Joe-that is amazing! The Cobb salad is also a fave. My friends rave about all the sandwiches they have tried. They are very friendly behind the counter and the order takers are fast and efficient. It gets crowded but moves fast.

Extremely disappointing. A pastrami Sloppy Joe is supposed to have two layers of meat, but somehow…read morethis sandwich had two layers of coleslaw with barely any pastrami. To make matters worse, it was absolutely drenched in Russian dressing, turning the entire sandwich into a soggy, sloppy mess.

greatest sandwich in the world , will go there every chance i get to nyc fresh cooked in front of…read moreyou

A new york trip would be incomplete if you didn't stop by…read moreKatz deli once. Honestly, for the price you're paying, you get a pretty hefty sandwich and some history with it. The pastrami here is literally one of the best things you can put in your mouth from new york. I might've went overboard with the potato latkas but i had to try them. Sour cream is the way to go btw, still not convinced of the apple sauce. Wait wasn't too long, due to the number of lines you can stand in. You order first, eat, then pay.

I always passed this on my way to Penn Station and finally decided to give it a try. It's a small…read morestore with a counter that actually had a fairly extensive menu. You can get sandwiches, Greek specialities, and even some breakfast items (pancakes, French toast, etc.). The menu is great. Lots of options and the prices are wonderful. I had a bagel with egg ,cheese, and gyro as well as coffee. The coffee was really good. I was expecting mediocre to bad coffee but it was actually a nice cup. The food was well made too. It looks like they take their food seriously, even though it's a small botega type place. Despite the low prices, the quality is pretty good. One other nice touch was that they had 3 tables for people to sit at. Although this seems more like a order and take out place, the seating is a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this place for a bit on the way or from Penn Station. Or even if you just want a pretty cheap lunch option, it's a good place to go. You can often (but not always) find parking at the 2 hour parking meters next to the shop.

One of the BEST falafel sandwiches I have ever had, and for only $4!!…read more It was warm and moist, and the pita bread was so soft and perfect. They served it with tahini, hummus, and lettuce (I asked for it without onions and tomatoes). The tahini made it so perfect.

Old school mom and pop deli thats been around for decades. . Simple menu with great rotating…read morespecials. Great place for a quick pick up breakfast and lunch. Places like this are disappearing quick these days Dont expect anything fancy or gourmet but definitely expect delicious and filling and home made. Make sure you greet Jimmy the dog

Was working in the area and the great guy that I'm working with directed me here for lunch. I was…read moreback all three days of my visit and everything I ordered was top notch! I like this old school, friendly family vibe. They seem to know everyone that walks in and after my first visit I felt welcomed like everyone else. Prices are ridiculously INEXPENSIVE. Cheap! And generous servings. Thursday it was busy at lunchtime. I could tell they were stressed and several people were waiting. They care and assured that everyone was taken care of. So, please be patient, it's worth the wait! Keep supporting this wonderful family business! I'll make a point to stop back in whenever I'm close to Newark.

Mr. Kim is the GOAT. Greatest cook in Newark. The Kim burger slaps and all his food is fresh and…read moremade with love.

The food is great here. They have cold-cut sandwiches, burgers, wings, etc. I would personally…read morerecommend the buffalo wings and the blazing panini. Service is also quick and friendly. They recently had some renovations done and it is clean and modern. There is ample seating by the floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of Halsey St. I would recommend stopping by this deli if you're in Newark!

Pretty good! We've been meaning to try this spot and I'm so glad I finally was able to order ahead…read moreand grab to go. I must say parking sucks- there is a lot right next to, but there was a dark skinned man sitting in the lot basically patrolling. He told me I can't park there after I said I was running into deli to quickly pick up.. I found this a major turnoff. I'm 9 months pregnant might I add and the deli is basically on a narrow steep road with minimal spots. Not ideal. I also wouldn't consider the Area extremely safe so I didn't want to park too far away. I ended up just parking illegally and running in. I ordered (a whole) Favorite Joe, fries and macaroni salad. Everything tasted fresh once I got home and was good! I wouldn't say it's better or worse than Millburn deli - I can appreciate both places having a quality sloppy Joe!! If you're in the area, I would recommend you stop in!!

I want to love this place…read more Seems extremely scant on the vegetarian side. Pound cake seems lovely. Wonder if they make them fresh. Seems like a lovely local place, close to the train station and on the way to the farmers market.

Best deli on Smith Street. If they don't have it, they will order it for you. Everyone knows you…read moreby name and the vast selections of sandwiches, salads and paninis. And they are very charitable to the less fortunate neighbors.

Great neighborhood deli 4.5 STARS…read more Found this neighborhood gem while visiting Brooklyn and was impressed enough to come back twice. I ordered an egg, ham, and cheese on a roll along with a freshly made smoothie, and both were outstanding. The sandwich was hot, fresh, and exactly what you want for a classic deli breakfast sandwich. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I returned on our last day and grabbed another sandwich to take on the plane home. Friendly service, quality ingredients, and great execution. If you're in the area, Smith Gourmet Deli is definitely worth a stop.

The Yard is easily one of my favorite spots in Newark. The food is incredible -- especially the…read moreoxtail burger with Gruyère and Wala sauce, which I genuinely dream about. Their hand-cut fries are always on point too. But what makes The Yard really special is the people. Kai has created a space that feels rooted in Black joy, community, and genuine hospitality. He and Niy are always so kind, and every time I leave, I feel seen and appreciated. There are plenty of places to get a burger, but very few places that make you feel connected to a city. I'm newer to Newark and already feel that way about The Yard. I hope they're here forever.

We had the amazing experience of being in downtown Newark on Juneteenth and upon Yelping, found The…read moreYard and its 4.6 star average. We came for the Oxtail burger but on this day they were only making beef burgers, lamb burgers, and catfish sandwiches. The bonus, however, was the BBQ offerings in the backyard -- Mac n cheese, corn on the cob, fries, and plantains! Between the awesome cheeseburger and lamb burger, I was in seventh heaven. We had a great time sitting on the lawn and celebrating this glorious day with our brothers and sisters.

$13.50 - 6 inch sandwiche each $2.80 - Doritos…read more $2.50 large soda Got a 6 inch belly buster and a 6 inch cheesesteak. Both were great! The belly buster was a giant sandwich for 6 inches. It was packed with 4 kinds of meats. Some reviewers mentioned that it was too much meat, but that shouldn't be a reason to dock a star. My partner enjoyed his steak sandwich as well which had cheese whiz. Super local spot. Has maybe three tables. Employees were nice. Place is across from a church so easy to get food after service! Would def come again for value, flavor, and size!

Before Jersey Mike's. Before Blimpie…read more Before Firehouse Subs. Before Subway. Before Jimmy John's. Before (okay, you get the idea)... there was Big Stash's. A (local) institution. Long before the likes of Subs Galore (a few blocks away) tried to rock the boat, Stash's was the only game in town (for a whole lotta years). I grew up two blocks away and I'm positive I put the original owner's kids through college with all the money I dropped here. After hearing new owners decided to keep the lights on I had to make an effort to get over here to show my support. Walking into the new Stash's... the place received a 'glow-up' (I'm entirely too old to be trying to use hip slang!) and loved that they decided to keep the framed Scott Baio picture (one of these days I'll share the 'deets' on that!). Surprised to see a few new menu additions (coffee?! Taylor ham?! Manhattan Special Espresso Soda?!) as well as being open more days and longer hours. For the sake of history I had to try their 'Belly Buster' and the kid handed me the sub in a box. ("Huh?! This is a weird gimmick.") But when I got home to open the box I understood 'why' - no wax paper and standard paper bag would've been able to hold this beast together. Just a ridiculous amount of (Thumann's) cold cuts and toppings that the (decent) bread tried in vain to keep together. "Bang for your buck" - you won't find a better deal. But for me it was TOO much and there's definitely an 'art' and a 'balance' to the ratio of meat to toppings to bread and Stash's is a bit TOO generous for my liking. One odd tidbit that brought me back to my youth and the old Stash's... that "stinky sub smell" that you just can't get off of your hands (and body) - no matter how many times you wash your hands, brush your teeth, take a shower, you name it. (Sadly it's Pavlovian for me to want/need a Clinton's iced tea when devouring a Stash's sub but that's no longer an option.) I hope they have another fifty years of prosperity down there in West Hudson!