This is a great little diner with friendly service and great food. Their pancakes were top notch…read more We returned for a second time, so I tried their patty melt, I am disappointed the patty was a frozen pre-patty and a bit dry, so don't order the burger(s). It's quiet enough you can have a great conversation at your table without having to yell.

No wait on a Friday for lunch for three people. Chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries and…read moreCubano panini were both good. Nice alternative diner option if you don't feel like waiting in line at Tops!

This diner is a landmark, has been serving great food day and night since the dawn of time, staff…read moreis always friendly and accommodating, late nights can be very entertaining, do put it on your list.

I have only been in Andros a few times over the years. I'm not sure why. Maybe the lack of parking…read more Ended up here for dinner on 12/26 after visiting family, with my husband and 3 sons. The place was empty except for a party in the way back, but that shouldn't reflect on them, it was the day after Christmas. I ordered a Portuguese steak sandwich- thick steak on a Portuguese roll with onions and peppers- and Spanish fries. I am still thinking about that sandwich a week later. The fries were good too. Crispy, the way I like them. One kid had a gyro and the other had a pizza burger. They both really enjoyed their food. My husband had his "test a restaurant dish"- chicken parmesan, but in sandwich form. He liked that the chicken wasn't too thin or chopped up. We all loved the fresh Portuguese rolls, undoubtedly from a nearby bakery. Our service was good. It was a slow evening. We'd go back when we're in the Ironbound again.

My first time there and had an awesome experience. So good that I will return in a couple weeks!…read moreI had the makings of a Western Skillet but instead of ham,they accommodate me with putting grilled chicken. It came out in a black cast-iron pan. It was excellent!!!! Very flavorful , fresh and cooked perfect. I had home fries with it. They were also very good! I also got peaches and sauce pancakes. It was their special, It was amazing! The pancakes was so light and fluffy. The service was excellent. Very tentative and accommodating to your needs. We also met the Owner whom is active in the restaurant. He was a very nice man...very welcoming and friendly. The staff also. Nice atmosphere, definitely family friendly. All the dishes we seen that came out was large portions and looked really good.

Nice classic diner near Cranford Station with friendly staff. Come hungry because the portions…read moresizes are huge! The menu is also large with plenty of options for breakfast or lunch. I tried some of the mushroom burger and feta & beet salad, and both were very generous and tasty. The space is also good for groups of all sizes - I saw single diners at the counter as well as bigger families dining in.

Excellent. Delayed flight at Newark and needed a bite. Simple but delicious food. Breakfast all day…read moreand a full menu.

We had to pull off the road to grab something to eat, and unfortunately, stopping here was a huge…read moremistake. After reading all the positive reviews, we had high hopes; but we quickly realized we should have kept driving. This place was absolutely filthy. The entire restaurant looked grimy and poorly maintained, and the food handling did nothing to make us feel any better. There was a large container of potatoes sitting on a shelf directly above the grill. Seeing food sitting out like that was extremely concerning and immediately made me question the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen. I ordered biscuits and gravy with grits and scrambled eggs, thinking at least the grits would be fresh and hot. My other half ordered the corned beef hash and eggs, which were advertised as homemade. The hash appeared to contain a mixture of fresh and old potatoes. He took his food out and threw it away. I ended up feeling sick for the rest of the day. I obviously cannot say for certain what caused it, but after seeing the condition of the place and how the food was being handled, I wasn't exactly surprised that I felt terrible afterward. Honestly, I am kicking myself for not turning around and leaving the moment we walked in. The reviews gave us completely unrealistic expectations. This was one of those meals where you leave wishing you had just gone hungry instead. If cleanliness and proper food handling matter to you, I would seriously think twice before stopping here. Our experience was awful, and based on what we saw, we will absolutely never be back.

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.

I really wanted to support this restaurant, but unfortunately our experience left us feeling…read moreuncomfortable. When we arrived, the owner/chef told us the wait would be about 10-15 minutes. Shortly after, another couple came in and were told about 20 minutes. We were the only two parties waiting. When a table opened, the waitress began seating us, and the chef stopped her and asked the other (AA) couple if they were there first. He then told the gentleman, "I see you with family, and I'm not trying to start any problems." This was said while we were literally being seated, and nothing was said to us. It put us in an awkward and embarrassing position, as we would never intentionally skip ahead of anyone. As a Hispanic couple, the interaction also left us wondering if we were being treated differently, even if that wasn't the intention. Then the drink order added to the frustration. I ordered a hibiscus lemonade and my boyfriend ordered a regular lemonade. The waitress repeated it back incorrectly as strawberry, and I corrected her. About 10 minutes later she brought a strawberry lemonade anyway. When I said that wasn't what I ordered, the chef took the drink and handed it to the other couple who had just ordered a strawberry lemonade , saying it was freshly made and "they didn't want it." That was uncomfortable because I never ordered strawberry to begin with. Overall, the interaction felt dismissive and awkward. Mistakes happen, but the way this was handled -- especially the comments made -- left us feeling unwelcome. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and customer experience moving forward.

The place is a little run down. Reminds me of a dive bar. But wanted to eat at a location that…read moremeans something to the locals. So some friends brought me here. Service was a little shaky at first, but picked up as time went on. Sandwich was hot and freshly made. Seasoned just right and very flavorful. Fries were hot and crispy. No complaints on this. Just some upgrades needed for the restaurant. But if the locals that frequent this place often don't mind, I'm good with it.

Very friendly and attentive service. Prices were also very good for the portions and the food was…read moredelicious. Sad that it's far from where we are staying but next time we are in New York we will definitely be back.

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.

Visited Hobby's today on a long layover between Brussels and Las Vegas. After a couple weeks in…read moreEurope, I was ready for free water in a cup bigger than a thimble, drip coffee and in a cup larger than an espresso cup, vegetables that come with meals, actual gluten-free options and not having to pay €0.50-1 as a customer to use the restroom. Luckily I found Hobby's Delicatessen via Find Me Gluten Free and was so glad to find that they do legitimate gluten-free options with a dedicated fryer and prep space to prevent cross contamination. I had the gluten-free pastrami wrap with fries for $23.95 and my husband had the #5 pastrami and corned beef with coleslaw and Russian dressing for $25.95. he also got the drip coffee with free refills for $3.25. Service was amazing. Owner's came out and chatted with us and preemptively made sure that I was aware that my food was safe for me to consume. Our waitress was incredibly personable and sweet. There were free pickles on the table. I'm not even a pickle person but I had three because again, I've been dying for vegetables after being in Europe. Great portions, safe celiac options, personable service, refillable drinks and no charge to use the toilets (although I didn't need to use them during this visit) This is what makes American restaurants great and Hobby's ticks all of those boxes. Visited January 2026

Loved the vibe here…read more Had a business lunch here and honestly it was a great choice. I can't take credit for choosing it. A super comfortable, not too loud or busy atmosphere. I got the Matcha pineapple juice and a Cesar salmon salad. The dressing was super different. It was a tomato Caesar which I've never encountered in the wild. That was absolutely delicious. I'd love to stop back and try some other things. If you're around here you gotta check it out.

Breakfast and the rest of the day food. We came here for an early breakfast at almost 7am…read more Outside looks like a warehouse but the inside is a pleasant surprise! Cozy and quite nice! Food we ordered was pepper bacon sausage omelette and pepper bacon sandwich, bacon egg and cheese sandwich and some potatoes. All were good! No complaints at all. The sausage was tasty! They didn't have the Mac and cheese at the time we came. The service was good as well. And timely! Overall a great cozy place that you would miss since it is in an industrial place if you weren't paying attention.