What an amazing addition to South Orange. The food, drinks and atmosphere at this place are spot…read moreon. This is exactly what SO needed in our downtown

Lovely spot!! The set up is a little more casual than a typical restaurant--you sit down wherever…read moreyou want, order at the front, and a server bring/ your order to you. It was very clean and fresh inside and everyone was friendly. I tried shakshuka for the first time, and I loved it! It wasn't too heavy, and the sauce was super flavorful sauce. I enjoyed seeing all of the mediterranean-inspired options they had on the menu. I also ordered a plain iced latte which was great! The espresso was very smooth. We went around 9 am on a Monday, so it wasn't super busy, but I've seen this place packed! The lunch menu also seemed super interesting so, so I would love to come back to try more!

Met up with my college roomie at The Order and it was lovely!! The food was AMAZING!! I ordered the…read moreDumbledore while my roomie ordered the Harry in a pressed wrap. The food is plentiful. The server was super kind. The owner was very friendly and speaking with guests. This is such a cute little cafe with about 10 tables. They sell clothing from local vendors which was pretty cool. Theres ample parking in the area. There was no wait. The food came out in a timely manner. Food is plentiful.

I've been meaning to check out The Order in South Orange after seeing the long lines for brunch in…read morethe past. Unfortunately, my visit left me with mixed feelings. The entrance was confusing--it feels like you're walking into a clothing store, with a kitchen right next to it. Personally, I'd hesitate to buy clothes so close to cooking smells and fumes. The setup felt odd to me. Our server, Kayden, was a gem: attentive, polite, and welcoming. They were definitely the highlight of our visit. We started with the onion ring chutney, which I'd rate 2 out of 5. The onions were fried so hard that they were difficult to enjoy, but we were hungry and don't like wasting food. The tandoori chicken was underwhelming. The Foreigner burger had good flavor and was very juicy, but the fries were also overly fried and hard. I didn't understand the approach to fried hard. The Pom Pom juice tasted good, but it had too much ice and felt overpriced for what we received. I'm glad I finally tried it, and I appreciated Kayden's service, but the food and overall value left me unsure whether I'd return.

This is my first time visiting Newark and I only ate one real restaurant meal, and I 100% picked…read morethe BEST place! We lucked up on parking and found a spot on the street right in from of the restaurant. It's not a large space but cozy from the moment you walk in. The ENTIRE staff were friendly, attentive, and amusing! We had to wait just a few minutes for a table. The menus are so cute and all of our questions were answered. We loved that they raved about everything. We could not go wrong! Not many places I've been have a ground chicken patty burger option so I was excited to try it. They were out of sweet potato fries but the regular fries were delish! I love a homemade fry! I'm not a spicy fan so I had the sauce on the side and after tasting it, I loved it! I risked the spice (it's really not spicy) and added it to my sandwich. Perfection! To top it all off, the strawberry lemonade was just the right amount of everything: not tart, not too sweet. It was a little pricey for lemons are but I get it when you're squeezing lemons! Kai, the owner, was great! I love a black-owned business and what he has built is sure to be there for years to come. The entire staff were amazing. The food was so memorable. When I'm in Newark again it'll be the first place I go. I gotta come back and try the pound cake. They were sold out.

Great service the moment we walked through the doors! Kai (I hope I remembered that correctly) was…read moreamazing. The food was delicious. The Ginger Lemonade made me very very happy. It tasted like homemade lemonade with chunks of lemon - like the kind we'd made for the lemonade stand with lemons from the backyard. Perfect place to stop before a show at the performing arts center across the street. We walked through a beautiful park to get there. Highly recommend!!!! Give them all of your business!!!

Food was delicious, service was friendly and attentive. Great Ambiance. Will come back soon.read more

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!

Always fresh and fast! My go to is the salmon cakes and grits! Flavorful and the biscuits are extra…read morebuttery! Just need to remember no free refills

Ordered takeout online and they put cheese on my grits even though my order clearly said no cheese…read more I had to waste time and gas driving all the way back (I don't even live in Orange) just for the older of the two Indian women at the counter to be rude and give me an attitude. Worse, I watched her tell another server to take my returned container of grits back into the kitchen -- a serious health code violation. Once food leaves the restaurant, it should never go back into the kitchen because of contamination risks. Makes you wonder if they re-serve food people return. Between the bad attitude, wasted trip, and unsafe food handling, I won't be coming back.

The ambiance of eating here reminds you how rich in culture New Jersey is in the heart of it all at…read morea classic historic location.

Philly Tastemakers took a trip to Tops Diner in East Newark, New Jersey, and once again, Tops did…read morenot disappoint! It's about an hour and a half drive from Philadelphia, but it's always worth it. I ordered the General James Honey Fried Chicken for the table, and oh my goodness, it was delicious! The four jumbo wings came out piping hot and so crispy! We poured the sauce over the chicken after putting it on our plates, and the combination of that crispy, hot chicken with the sauce was absolutely delicious. Definitely something I would order again! For my meal, I had the brisket grilled cheese with its delicious combination of cheeses and French onion soup. One of my dining guests ordered lamb with mac and cheese and spinach. I tasted the lamb, and it was incredibly tender! They also raved about the mac and cheese. Another guest ordered the oxtail Rasta pasta, which I sampled, and it was absolutely delicious. Another enjoyed waffles, and we also tried the cornbread with strawberry butter. I appreciated that the cornbread was lightly sweetened and not overly sweet. The lavender lemonade was another hit, with just the right amount of sweetness. What I really appreciated was the hospitality. Because we were traveling from Philadelphia, traffic was unpredictable. The staff graciously allowed me to adjust our reservation while waiting for my guests to arrive and seated us at the next available table once everyone was there. That was greatly appreciated! If you're planning to visit, I highly recommend making reservations in advance. For larger groups, call the restaurant directly and plan as early as possible because they get extremely busy. They also have a separate takeout area with seating where you may be able to order and enjoy your food if you don't have a reservation. Overall, my Philly Tastemakers guests rated their meals 10 out of 10! Everyone enjoyed their food, and I was happy to introduce them to one of my favorite dining spots. The hot latte and Bottled Shirley Temp Tops Diner, you did it again! Great food, wonderful hospitality, and another memorable dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

Harper's Cafe is an amazing, artistic cafe with such a smooth, soft, and relaxing atmosphere. From…read morethe moment I walked in, I fell in love with the style and vibes. They were playing 90s R&B, and I believe I even heard an Alicia Keys song playing in the background. The music, ambiance, and decor made me feel like I had stepped into a soulful Southern cafe. It was such a warm, inviting, and comforting experience. I ordered an iced oat latte, and the service was excellent! Everything about this cafe felt intentional, from the atmosphere to the music. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, relax, enjoy your coffee, and soak in the vibe. I absolutely loved the experience and would definitely recommend Harper's Cafe to anyone who appreciates artistic spaces, good music, and a relaxing atmosphere. Seating is available indoor and outdoor as well.

I finally made it to Harper's Cafe yesterday after seeing many videos about it on TikTok. Their…read moreadvertised specialty drinks looked really tasty, so I opted for the matcha lemonade, which was delicious, though it was a steep $8. The owner was there, and he was really nice and pleasant; it made for a nice, welcoming environment. Parking is tough to find since street parking is the only type available, and most of the street closest to the place is for 1 hour, so if you are planning to stay longer, keep that in mind.

The food service and atmosphere is very chill I enjoyed my time and ease dropping on the…read moreconversations of other customers was the cherry clock it!!!!!

Gave this place another shot to try out their bouquet making class. Communication with Maritza…read morebeforehand was great. I had to make adjustments to the time and amount of ppl to the reservation and she was very accommodating. We had an early dinner reservation elsewhere, so we didn't intend to eat there, but they started us off with menus, instead of flowers. So we just ordered a mocktail tower and some of their lemon pepper chicken to nosh on. The drinks were a bit too sweet for us, but cute presentation, and the chicken was good. Then they brought out the "purse" vases and flowers. Justice was our server and flower instructor, and he did a great job in the duel role. We were all impressed with his floral knowledge and we all learned something new. The bathroom was clean this time, had tp and soap in the dispenser. The cute decor was the same except for the lil selfie booth which looked to have been updated for Vday and still up. Next door is their event space with lots of different selfie stations for a fee. I really enjoyed this 2nd visit and would return.

I always have an amazing experience at Anthony's Cheescake.We went on a Friday and made…read morereservations which was perfect since they were really busy. We had a great server and there was live music outside. Our food came out hot and tasty. We were so stuffed but had to get dessert to go!

Let's get into it. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu had something for everyone!…read morePlenty of house made deserts and treats. Staff is nice and friendly. However, you'll be waiting sometime for your food to come out and that took away from my experience. By the time the food came out, the ice in my drink was completely melted. The tater tots were okay, a little in the Luke warm side when they came out. The empanada was good and cheesy. The sunny side eggs were a good touch. The bread pudding was okay, could have been warmer. It was an okay experience!

This restaurant is hands down one of my favorite restaurants to go to. My best friend who is vegan…read moreloves to stop by here and we always have the sandwiches from here. The desserts are DELICIOUS! I recently tried their gluten free peach cobbler cheesecake and wish I got more than one slice. The service here is always great and they will inform you if your order is taking a little longer than expected. The music is always great and the establishment is always clean and smelling fresh. This is a great place to stop by and the food will never disappoint. I am glad to have found this restaurant and I will come back very very soon.

I go here often enough and the customer service is amazing. They also have rewards and an app now…read moreso I recommend getting your points. Nice black-owned spot with variety of vegan options and it is clean. There's space to dine-in and they are open on Sundays. The energy is also open enough where strangers will have a convo while waiting. Coming from Brooklyn, I'm happy to have this spot so close to where I am now. Savory: My go-to is the chickpea tuna sandwich. I've tried it on a roll, long sub, and gluten-free... highly recommend the long sub. It's way too messy on the roll for me. Typically get it with the works. The potato salad is also very good most of the time (sometimes the potatoes are a little undercooked). I've also had the macaroni salad and the fried mushroom sandwich which are also good. I definitely enjoyed the thanksgiving special with stuffing (highly recommend that if they bring it back this year). Tip: if ordering a hero and you don't see yourself eating the entire thing in one sitting, I recommend requesting for the sandwich to not be cut so you can cut it evenly on your own For baked goods: the peach cobbler is good and it comes in a cute cup with a little spoon. I've also had the lemon cake & rum cake. Would order all 3 again. Would love to see donuts or cinnamon rolls (hopefully without cashews or walnuts due to my allergy). DRINKS: I haven't had a drink there that I would get again. The teas are overwhelmingly sweet; hibiscus punch was a lot like kool-aid to me. I also don't recommend the matcha if you are a matcha snob. Harper's Cafe is a great black-owned spot for a consistently good latte and they use quality matcha if you want quality nearby. Great spot with lots of options, especially if you're looking for a black-owned spot to support.