Our family entered Hailey's with heavy hearts. I think I can speak for all of us and say, we left…read morea little lighter. The staff, the atmosphere, other patrons and the food! Perfect recipe! If I was local, I would be a regular.

Great experience with a large party at Hailey's. The waiter was out to check on us regularly and…read morethe food was delicious. I hadn't been there in over 15 years and the place has the same bar feel.

Maria's got a glow-up, y'all!…read more The old spot was cute. It was cozy. It was also... tiny. For a place this popular, finding a table on the weekend felt like winning the lottery. But now? SO much more room to breathe. Maria's moved into the old Latin Port space at 87 Central Ave, and they've been in the new location for about two months now. You can actually walk in, have a seat, and not feel like you've accidentally walked into someone's living room. I popped in today for a quick latte to go and went with a hot Coko Loko (that's latte with coconut syrup and a lil' hint of choc). And just when I thought I was done, I got this little surprise at the end: fresh coconut flakes in the final sips. If you're a coconut person, you'll want to try this one!

Maria's Brunch has that cozy neighborhood cafe vibe that makes you want to linger over one more cup…read moreof coffee. *AMBIANCE* I went on a weekday for brunch around 10am where there was no wait. I was also excited that they moved to a bigger, brighter space. There's ample parking in the back or street parking which are refreshing changes compared to the old location. *FOOD* The menu has something for everyone, from classic breakfast staples to more creative brunch options. Come hungry -- the portions are generous and everything tasted fresh and made to order. I highly recommend trying their seasonal tiramisu latte (I seriously would order this everyday if I could) and their Tex-Fast Bowl which was decadently delicious. The drink was creamy with a hint of sweetness and definitely lived up to its name. If you're not a brunch lover, they also have other options like burgers, wraps, house specialties, quesadillas, and much much more! *SERVICE* Staff was friendly and welcoming, though the pace could use some improvement which I'm sure they'll figure out over time as they just recently set up in this space. Overall, Maria's Brunch is a great spot in Metuchen that's definitely worth visiting!

I have seen Parkside Eats everywhere lately! Since the food, staff, and ambiance all looked…read moreincredible on their socials, I was thrilled to finally check them out. A few logistical tips: while there is street parking, a public lot is conveniently located right across the street. The dining room is quite intimate with only about ten tables, and since they don't seem to take reservations, I recommend arriving early or being prepared for a wait. If you don't want to wait, they do offer takeout! Another suggestion is to browse their menu online before you arrive, the selection is extensive! We showed up without a game plan and needed several minutes just to decide because there were so many tempting choices! Luckily, our waiter was incredibly patient and helpful, answering every question we had. Once we decided, the real fun began. Every single item, and I'm not exaggerating, was phenomenal! We started with the fresh squeezed orange juice, which was sweet and perfectly portioned, along with a vanilla latte and a cappuccino. Both were classic, rich, and creamy. For the main course, we chose the "Chill + Qill It" Chilaquiles, which featured traditional corn tortillas topped with cotija cheese, avocado, pink sour cream, eggs, and your choice of protein. We also tried the Parkside Classic Sliders; the chicken was exceptionally crispy yet tender and juicy, served with eggs on a brioche bun. We opted to upgrade to the truffle fries, which were delicious! Although our sliders accidentally came with pickles, the staff was so kind and immediately offered to remake the dish or swap out the bun. Finally, we had the Grilled Chicken Egg Ranchero. It was like a breakfast version of nachos, loaded with beans, peppers, onions, an egg, those same crispy tortillas, and more of that signature pink cream! We couldn't leave without satisfying our sweet tooth, so we finished with the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. It tasted exactly like a fresh cinnamon roll, the glaze was incredible, and the bread was perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining fluffy inside. I honestly cannot wait to go back and work my way through the rest of the kitchen's creations. This restaurant is a absolute must-visit for their unique combinations and superb flavors!

Don't come if you are in a rush or starving... going to be a while. 9 tables in the whole place…read more Our food got to us before 2 cans of soda did. Took 30 mins to get our appetizer, another 20 minutes to order our meals and then another 30 mins to get our food (no I'm not exaggerating it was a near 2 hour experience). Food was good, but when it got to us it wasn't hot and could tell it sitting under a heat lamp for a while. 2 tables got there after us and left before us. Understaffed and/or untrained. I'm really not one to leave a bad review anywhere, but this was just crazy. I really hope we were there on an off day because the place is cool and food was decent, but we just had an awful experience.

Lovely experience. We went towards the end of the day and the guys there were super nice and…read moreaccommodating. The meat was super fresh but price can be a bit high but honestly the quality of it exceeded expectations.

Nick's Meat Depot is the epitome of a neighborhood Italian butcher. You get the best cuts of meats,…read morethe best service (with a smile), and the selection is so diverse. They even offer exotic meats like kangaroo. Who TF eats kangaroo meat? Not me, but if I did, I'd know where to find it. At Nick's! Also the young men and Nick are very handsome (winking like the creepy old lady that I am).

Michael waited on our table and he was great …read more They serve their homemade sourdough with butter which is addictive. You can buy their bread at the restaurant. We tried a few different things from their menu Strozzapreti- cavatelli with broccoli rabe sausage - very tasty Grandmas pie - simply delicious Minestrone soup - what it's supposed to be like Butterscotch Budino - creamy pudding with chocolate ganache n sea salt - creamy satisfying Loud grand dining area with a bar in the center seating at two levels lots of natural light by h the day and dim lit night vibe with loud music drinks quick service and great food makes this the perfect vibe to spend a lazy evening in an electric atmosphere

Amazing quality and my favorite part was the complimentary fresh bread and butter. The service is…read morevery attentive and friendly. The interior space is open concept. They nailed the fermented thin crust pizza. The kids pizza is very plentiful. Reservations recommended.

One thing I can appreciate about this place is that their outdoor seating allowed us to bring the…read moredog. Additionally, out server even brought him water. For reference, the dog is about 60lbs so not necessarily a small dog (but of course, a friendly one!) I love that they have a good coffee menu, but I am basic and would stick to their iced coffee. Refreshing. I ordered their birria and have also tried their avo toast which was all good. I also had just a simple pancakes/eggs/sausage as well. Ambiance and decor are chic. Staff is friendly. Will come back!

This is a cute cafe, nice decor and great service. The food…read morewas good but very overpriced. And for those prices I would expect a little more attention to details on the actual food. Chocolate chip pancakes were fluffy, good consistency, but unfortunately they were salty (everyone in my family tasted and we all agreed). The yogurt parfait - you can't really mess this one up but I would like a little more granola crunchiness. They skimped. French toast - objectively, a good but very rich dish. However, not really what I would call French toast. It's just very large "blocks" of bread, flavoured on the outside and with topping. But the super thick cut won't let the bread soak through like a normal French toast. Finally - house coffee was really not good. It's not a bad place but I would probably not return.

Have been missing Nando's ever since having it in D.C, and I think I found a great substitute spot…read more:) I got the quarter chicken, medium spicy. The chicken was sooo juicy and tender. The fries were also super crisp, hot, and fresh out of the fryer. We also got a side of 6 piece wings. It's equally as juicy and the smokiness and char of the peri peri sauce was delicious. Definitely recommend coming here if you're craving peri peri chicken.. ty for reading :3c

Delicious place with $11 meal specials for lunch…read more A nice little sit in with a view and very attentive staff. The wrap I got was lemon and herm. Delicious. It came with fries and I don't know what they seasoned it with but they were very delicious. The two restaurants I've been to in this area. Use some kind of red seasoning on their fries that I've never seen before. I'm wondering if it's because there seems to be a large population of Indian people here? Maybe seasoning for fries in that region of the world is different than how we do American fries? Some restaurant in philly should really pick us up.

Food service and ambiance was great I frequent there often as I can and I also order from them on…read moreDoorDash

Tommy's Tavern is definitely one of the popular places; it's always crowded if you go in during…read moreLunch or Dinner times, finding parking can be a problem too, so plan ahead. We had Brunch at "The One", the Rooftop at Tommy's and the overall setting was so beautiful. Since it was the height of summer, it was less crowded, so we were able to get seated at the sofa lounge which was more comfortable. Menu (food) is little different at the rooftop when compared to their regular Menu, but it still had a good selection. We ordered different Appetizers and Cocktails, everything tasted great. Staff are very accommodating, and the service was quick. Definitely recommend