After wanting to try this classic local institution for years, I finally had the chance to stop by…read moreYe Olde Sub Base for a quick lunch while heading out toward Pennsylvania just off I-78. A true fixture in Clinton since the early 1970s, this old-school sub shop delivers heavily on both nostalgia and flavor. It's worth noting that the menu here primarily features traditional, classic single-ingredient sandwiches rather than complex, exotic combinations with multiple meats -- keeping things wonderfully straightforward and focused on quality. My dining companion and I kept it classic with our lunch choices. I had the Bowzer Sub ($13 for a 7" sub), a classic combination of turkey, roast beef, and Thousand Island dressing, topped with fresh lettuce and tomato on a wonderfully tasty roll. My dining companion opted for the Large Tossed Salad ($13), a generously sized, freshly prepared salad loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and real fresh croutons and added a generous scoop of tuna on top, which made it an absolute winner in her book. The deli sandwiches and salads are massive, and the quality of the ingredients is consistently high. You definitely won't leave hungry, as every order is packed generously. Unfortunately, that high quality and heavy portion size also means the prices are somewhat higher than you might initially expect for a casual deli lunch. When you factor in a sandwich, beverage, and a bag of potato chips, you're easily in the $18 to $20 range, which feels a bit like a splurge for a quick midday meal - even with inflation. That said, the food is undeniably good and hits the spot when you're craving a classic, oversized deli sandwich. Just be prepared to pay a little extra for the quality. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite on a road trip or looking for a classic local sub, Ye Olde Sub Base hits the spot. Highly recommended! PRO TIP #1: Ye Olde Sub Base doesn't have its own parking lot, but don't let that deter you -- there is plenty of convenient free on-street parking available right along Main Street. PRO TIP #2: Bring your wallet. I do feel obligated to point out that Ye Old Sub Base should really be rated as a $$ / moderate price range (indicating $11 to $30 per person) rather than a $ / inexpensive price range (under $10 per person).

There are many sub shops in New Jersey and some are really good. This many years old but young in…read morespirit sub shop is worth the trip from anywhere. Great bread frames the thumanns deli meat. Tangy vinegar is charming along with oregano and spices. I love this place

We loved everything about this place! Summertime is a great…read moreseason to explore places far and away especially rest for great food. ‍ As I was searching for farms and produce stands, I noticed this business and since I love pancakes here, there and everywhere, I planned a day away that included farm stands, backroad NJ scenic driving and fruity pancakes. Due to circumstances beyond my control, we arrived at noon on Thursday, breakfast ended at 11am and so we pivoted to lunch items that included a Boars Head cheesesteak, chips and pickle plus a really tasty cheeseburger . As we were leaving, my husband decided on a large chocolate peanut butter milkshake which he deemed awesome. (Thanks Todd for stepping in and making one) We stopped at our pre planned list of farm stands and headed home. Very next day, Friday, up at dawn to get a few chores out of the way so we could head out to Gronsky's for the day #2 breakfast deadline! I prefer sitting at the counter and watching their magician, Tyler, assemble the food for orders, crack open the eggs, drop the pancake batter in the proper corner and keep all meats aligned for the plates. He's the king of that kitchen and each one of those servers is the queen doing the hustle, bustle, slide to the left, back up and move forward like square dancers on the move. From the Taylor ham, provolone and fried egg sandwich on that FRESH Kaiser roll to the omelette with those delicious home fries and my PEACH PANCAKE . . . . all of it was their special take on breakfast served their way. Almost 50 years, folks! Prices are absolutely reasonable for how the food is prepared and presented, quality ingredients cooked according to diners' specifications. What more can you ask for? We'll be back for September POTM!!

I understand the pricing for the pancakes now...they are HUGE…read more Decent breakfast spot. Friendly waitress. Maybe I came on an off day but the scrambled eggs were tasteless and watery. Bacon was cooked to perfection. I didn't enjoy the flavor of the home fries. Overall good but nothing stood out except for the pancakes.

We love everything about the Polka Dot Cafe -- it's so fun to look at the art and dishes and…read morechotchkes everywhere, it's so cute. The coffee is delicious, as are the fresh scones (different varieties depending on the week!). Christine does it all, including making homemade ice cream and beer bread (served the food and availlable for purchase). I can't say enough about how good everything always is! And Christine's smile just makes it even better! Also she usually has a fresh quiche and a pie (omg so good). Highly recommend!

Hi, we visited late Father's Day Sunday afternoon, 6/21/2026. The shop is lovely, the ice cream is…read moreexcellent, the service is very good. I don't usually write reviews, but you're charging $8.75 for what signs in the shop and the counter person called "a pint" of ice cream. My wife was so upset at the sizing that she refused to have any ice cream. Our boys and I went ahead with the purchase despite the price. Now, charge whatever you want if people are okay paying it, but the "pint" clearly wasn't really a pint. Truth in advertising still matters. The "pint" paper container actually holds about a cup of ice cream. We know this because I saved the container, brought it home, and measured its volume. One measuring cup of water (8 oz.) filled the container pretty close to full, about half an inch from the top. You have a lovely shop and I wish you much success. At the same time, please stop telling customers that they're buying a "pint" of ice cream when they're really buying about a cup of ice cream. Label it something else, "Standard," "Regular," "Large" (compared to the pops), or whatever. Calling something a pint when it clearly isn't only hurts your credibility as a proprietor and sullies the customer experience. Thank you.

Been going to Annandale Family Deli for years as a takeout customer and when it came time to cater…read morea graduation party for 100 people we decided to use them for our backyard party. Adam made the process of choosing easy by walking through options and helping to order the correct amount of subs and salads. Prices are extremely fair for the high quality of food. They delivered to our door morning of the party And the food was packed well and secure. Most important is that our guests all talked about how good everything was. We had zero leftovers but no one was hungry. Perfect amount of food! Highly recommend not just for your daily subs and breakfast sandwiches but also for any party large or small!

This is my favorite deli in the area. You'd never guess it was even a deli until you see the "open"…read moresign on the front. Everything i've ordered from here was made with Love. I order food from here more times than i care to admit...which is about 3 times a week. Its cozy, family-oriented atmosphere is very welcoming and feels right at home. I would recommend this deli to anyone that enjoys handcrafted food made with Love, that comes from a small family owned business that feels like home.

Scout's Coffee Bar & Mercantile is a hidden gem in High Bridge. It is located in the heart of it…read moreall on a narrow downtown street. In fact, don't forget to tuck your vehicles mirror in when you park. Scout's is quaint and cozy, so be ready to possibly wait in line to place your coffee order. Not only do they offer a wide range of coffee beverages, but they have teas, and a great selection of breakfast bites. I had planned on ordering a croissant, but when I got to the counter to order, they were all out at the time. It seemed that they were cooking more in the downstairs area, but I was warned it could be a while. I went with the chicken salad sandwich instead. I know, that was a quick left turn, but the chicken salad sounded good. My husband got a basic coffee and the oatmeal. You don't get your order after paying. They prepare orders as they come in and it seemed that they were behind. It was very busy when we stopped in. We found a place to sit and then a little while later we were alerted that our order was ready. I loved the neighborhood feel of Scout's. I loved that it was a welcoming place of all people. It was warm, homey, and locally owned. That is the type of place that we love to support. We liked everything we ordered. The only comment I would make is that the chicken salad along with the bread they served it on was a VERY dry combination. It needed some moisture or some softness. It was difficult to swallow at times because my throat was so incredibly dry. If I happen to be in town again, and I can stop in, I would just order something else. It was not bad, it just has room for improvement. Overall, we loved our time spent at Scout's. And we were happy to stop in and support.

I visited Scouts coffee bar while visiting my friend for the weekend. We stopped in around 9am and…read moreI was pleasantly surprised and how adorable this place was like straight out of a hallmark movie! Upon entry the barista remembered my friend and she was so kind with helping me make a latte and pastry selection! We both ordered the ginger molasses latte and I ordered the savory whirligig to go (I can't wait to try that later on). As we waited, I perused the store and noticed they had merchandise that included Scout coffee beans made in house, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments and decor, sweatshirts and mugs. They had a pretty large menu lots of seating and my friend shared they have poetry and evening events. The ladies working were super friendly and my latte was perfect!

A small pizzeria at its finest and friendliest. Wonderful service, neighborly feel even for…read moretravelers, and yummy 'za. You can get a slice or a whole pie, either round or square. Great desserts, a few pasta dishes, and other goodies on an adorable Main Street. After you stuff yourself, take a walk to the river and little bridge for a breathtaking view.

Ordered pizza from here a few months ago and was really looking forward to the Hawaiian pizza that…read morewas pictured on website. It didn't look anything like the photo on website. I would have brought it back but by the time I actually looked at it, my son had already taken 2 slices. Was convinced by a friend to give it another try this past weekend & get the Margherita pie. So happy I did because it was delicious! We also ordered half pepperoni half plain cheese which was also good. Thin crust was tasty. Will definitely try again!

They had exactly what I needed - hot pastrami and Swiss. I was greeted nicely upon entering and my…read moreorder taken quickly. The greatest part was that my hoagie was made with love!!! When I'm in this area, I can totally see hopping off of I-78 and coming here for a meal again.

Skip the fast food and stop here for a delicious bite there's a huge variety on the menu and the…read moreowner was so kind. Whipped up some subs for us quickly and there was a nice coffee bar and plenty of sweet treats. Grabbed some delicious macaroni salad in the fridge. Perfect road trip stop for the dogs, there was some greenery next to the parking lot that was ethereal! Only con is no public restrooms.

My sister comes here often so I figured I'd give it a shot while I was in the area. The place is…read morecute and a little whimsical. Ample seating. With parking. I was greeted as soon as I came in. She was sweet and kind. Picked up two mochi donuts. It's a weakness of mine. They seemed bigger than your average mochi donut so that was good. Got the matcha and the black sesame. I can't really say the flavors were all that strong but it was still good nonetheless.

Love these ladies! The drinks and donuts are great but the food is a hidden secret! The best Bahn…read moreMi sandwiches and Pho! With a great location and setting this place is cute and fresh! Clean and fresh. The food is also fresh and delicious. Always greeted with smiles!

Holy crap. I am…read morefrom KY, and I've had good barbecue. This place makes it to the top 5 BBQ joints I've ever eaten, and the best in either NY or NJ. That dude worked my the register? He's awesome. The food? Yep. The real deal. We were camping at Spruce Run, and we ate both Friday's dinner here and Saturday's lunch. My only complaint? It is 1.5 hours from my house.

Disappointing experience with the Real Deal BBQ. Please note this was the Glen Gardner location,…read morenot Clinton. I ordered the jerk chicken along with potato salad, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The potato salad tasted old and had no flavor. The mac and cheese felt like Kraft mac and cheese. The chicken was dry and cold, definitely not worth the price charged for it. They have large outdoor seating, this is not a location with indoor seating. Staff were friendly and kind but unfortunately the food did not meet any standards.

Not a bad sandwhich shop in the middle of Clinton, NJ. We typically get the Irish special, which…read morehas corned beef, lettuce, tomato and thousand island dressing. It's the only way I'll eat corned beef!

How did I grow up near Clinton but this was my first time here! This place has delicious large…read moresubs. I split a cold and hot sub - tuna and chicken parm. Both did not disappoint, highly recommend both of them. The staff were super friendly and did a great job making the sandwich!