I came here hungry. I left humbled…read more This sandwich has strips of flank steak stir fried with peppers and red onion like the cook had something to prove. Not aggressively. Confidently. The kind of confidence that doesn't announce itself, it just delivers. Then there's the crema de cilantro and aji, which basically tag team your taste buds and ask, "You good?" Yes. I'm great. Mind your business. This is not a, "Instagram made me do it" sandwich. This is a composed, disciplined, shut up and eat sandwich. Every ingredient is there on purpose. No freeloaders. The owner is a Peruvian chef who lived in Canada and now cooks in New Jersey, which explains why this sandwich has flavor, restraint, and zero patience for mediocrity. This isn't fusion, it's life experience on bread. Fair warning: eating this will ruin weaker sandwiches for you. You'll start asking questions. You'll judge more. You'll be disappointed elsewhere. Peruvian soul inside, llamas, Incas, Cusco, with Maplewood graffiti keeping it honest.

Fast and friendly service. Clean tables and seats. And fantastic sandwiches. They're big and can…read moreget messy but it's worth the waste of napkins. Perfectly cooked, juicy steak on my lomo saltado sandwich. And my GF really enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich. We went for lunch but could only eat half of them, ended up saving the remaining halves for dinner. We will definitely be back for more!

The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

We've been coming here for years now. It's one of the closest diners to us, and I am so glad that…read morewe live nearby. I have brought so many guests over the years. Most of the receptions have been positive. We mostly come here for breakfast. We usually order a hungry man breakfast plate or fried chicken with waffles, with orange juice and/or coffee. The restaurant ambience is a friendly, cozy place. Nothing crazy. Usually serviced with a pleasant smile. I recommend for anyone looking for good food with friendly atmosphere to try this place. Never had a bad meal here over 10+ years of coming to this place.

I love CAVA. It's so easy ordering online. Sometimes there can be a wait. Good portions.read more

Amazing food , always fast and fresh definitely recommend this location ! Parking is a little risky…read moreas it is small but it's worth the hassle

Delicious food, bright and relaxed atmosphere, and great service all around. Artie's is a fantastic…read morefamily-friendly restaurant that not only specializes in wood-fired pizzas but also baked goods like breads and pastries. I always love trying something off their seasonal pizza menu; during my most recent visit, I loved their maple bacon pizza, which had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They don't accept reservations, so expect it to be pretty busy, especially during the weekends. Note that they also only have a limited cold food menu during the off hour between lunch and dinner.

Still easily my favorite pizza in NJ, no contest. Since moving to the new location, Artie's is…read morebetter than ever!! The restaurant itself is spacious and has an inviting atmosphere. Love going in the warmer weather when they open up the doors and have the bar serving on the patio. And let's face it, if you know anything about Arite's you know that there will always be a wait on the weekends. Having the bar and the patio makes waiting a breeze! The food is seriously better than ever. I actually think the pizza is even better at this new spot than the previous location. The sleeper favorite for me is the maple bacon pizza. Takes the white pie to another level and has become a go to for me. Always, I repeat always, order the meatballs and save the sauce for your pizza crust. The farmers salad is always a must for me as well. No one does a salad like Artie's. Give this place a shot because trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Ordered ahead of time through their website to pick up but when I went inside I wish I was eating…read morethere. It's a very nice restaurant with plenty of seating and well decorated. The employees were so friendly when I arrived and the food is delicious!! I got the handheld gyro (chicken yeero) with tomatoes, red onion, fries and tzatziki and it was perfectly balanced. I also got a Greek salad and was so happily surprised with how refreshing it is! The tomatoes are so good. I only wish there was a smaller size to get as a side dish. Overall 10/10!

I'm seeing many 3-4 star reviews from fellow Yelpers and I keep thinking that perhaps my experience…read morewas a singular one. The two stars I'm giving here is for the restaurant itself. This restaurant looks great. There is a nice counter area to order, a really nice seating area inside and even outdoor seating. Some of the decor makes you feel like you're in a household's kitchen. By the cashier there is a table you can wait at complete with local newspapers. It's very charming. This was my first visit and I ordered my food to go. I had two key dishes. The first was hummus with falafel, which is very standard for me whenever I go to any Mediterranean place. When I opened the take out box at home I was really surprised. Most places give you a good amount of hummus, but here it was basically a thin layer. Kind of like a layer of mayo on a sandwich (maybe a tad thicker). Then on top of the hummus was a huge layer of pickled vegetables and tiny pickles. This was a surprise. I've had hummus orders from a lot of restaurants before and I've *never* seen this on an order before. Then the falafel balls were on top and well...they were really dry and didn't have much flavor. Now, sometimes you can cover that up by just coating the falafel in hummus, but there wasn't enough hummus to do that. The dish was just disappointing all around. The other dish I tried were the Lemon Potatoes. They were good! The lemon flavor was strong and they were cooked well. Not the best example in the area, but they would do in a pinch. At some point I'll give this place another try. Maybe this was a fluke (at least I hope so).

Samosa - nothing to rave about just ok Lamb keema Kaati…read moreroll - juicy lamb Cardamom Pistachio rose cake , a bit pricey but excellent. I would buy it again Cute little place limited seating. They were busy and they forgot my coffee . But they compensated it with the lovely pistachio cake

Took advantage of the nice weather today and grabbed a bite to eat for lunch and enjoyed the…read moreoutdoor seating at The Simple Fare in Millburn. TL;DR would definitely make a return visit, food was really delicious, flavorful, and fresh; service was friendly and fast. Our party of four got: * Avocado Toast with Fried Egg * Breakfast Eggs & Lamb Keema Bowl * Chicken Kati Roll * Lamb Keema Kati Roll * Mango Lemonade * Rose Matcha Latte * Salted Caramel Cold Brew This was our first time there. Went in, were warmly greeted, grabbed some menus and a table outside, looked over the menu, and went back inside to order. They gave us a number plate and said a server would bring our food out to us. It arrived pretty quickly and everyone cleaned their plates.

I ordered a small portion of chicken bites, and it turned out to be a great surprise. The outside…read morewas coated with a layer of chili powder that smelled incredibly fragrant. Once you bite into it, the chicken isn't mushy at all -- you can actually see the fibers, and it's very juicy and tender. The seasoning is well done and not overly salty. I went with their house sauce, which has a slightly pickled chili vibe -- mildly sour, a bit spicy, and with a unique aroma that's hard to describe but really enjoyable. The fried chicken burger was also impressive -- definitely shows some skill in execution. One unexpected highlight was the cornbread. I usually don't enjoy cinnamon-flavored desserts, but this one grew on me quickly. The texture was excellent, and it ended up being a pleasant surprise. Service was great -- the staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable. Overall, a small spot but a really enjoyable visit. Would come back.

Always a happy day when Barn bird kitchen is apart of the equation. The space is quaint and well…read moredesigned. I recently dined in and outside of it being a bit cold for my liking, I enjoyed the experience. The staff is prepared for rushes and worked well through our Wednesday night visit. Which lended to an understanding of how much local MAPSO leans on this place. It was packed on a Wednesday night. All of that to say - my wife considers this one of the best chicken sandwiches she's ever had in her lifetime. I second, the salmon sando is my order and it's always fresh and perfectly cooked. Everything is is absolutely delicious. Never leave without a kale salad and a adobo.

I take my friend Rose she's really like my mom. She is 77 yrs old and doesn't like to eat anywhere…read moreincluding home. At Willow and Whisk she found her most favorite place to eat. She feels like she is the First Lady of the USA. From the moment we pull up in parking lot till she is done eating the service and friendly atmosphere is obvious. I wish I can give Willow and whisk a 100 star. I highly recommend Willow and Whisk to anyone you won't regret it. LOVE LOVE how this particular restaurant give a chance to our youngsters and college students. they give young women and men an opportunity to proof themselves to our society. keep up the excellent service, hospitality, food. Family oriented place to go.BTW we Go every day.

This lovely establishment is a 5 minute walk from the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, NJ. A…read moreconvenient place to eat either before or after attending an event at the theatre. The dining room is modern and decorated with trees and lighten that create a cozy eating atmosphere. The service was phenomenal. We were a group of 20 and our orders were taken quickly and served accurately. The food was very well prepared and presented elegantly. I especially enjoyed the Brussels sprouts. The French Toast bites were a delightful surprise. People seemed to enjoy shishito peppers, I'll take their word as I am not a fan of peppers. My Willow Burger was a taste sensation. It was pilled high with the topping of onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and a tangy chipotle sauce. Yum. Worth the trip even if you are not attending the theatre.

The food was very fresh and well put together. We got 2 sandwiches try…read more Franklin and Nessa. Also the "Chat fries". Everything was very tasty and seasoned well. The sauce on the Franklin sandwich is slightly spicy but tasted well with the chicken. The service is good and order came out moderate time because everything fresh and made to order. Person at counter was very accommodating. We had asked her how long because we didn't have a lot of time and they was a little busy and we were going to go somewhere else and try it another time but She told us she would get it out soon . She put the order right and it did come out soon. It is very nice and interesting in there. When you walk in, they have a beverage area that has an extensive menu.. every type of coffee you can think of ,tea and other drinks . Then beyond there they sell clothing and a few specialty items . Small area , resembles small boutique ,that had some very nice things.

Ok. I love this place, and I've been a regular since day 1. But ther is one issue that I cannot…read moreignore. The lack of vegetarian items or vegetarian friendly pricing. Sure, I can just not get the side of bacon or sausage - but since those sides are $4-$5 - I wish they would adjust the pricing. Eggs, with no meat should not cost $20. They include the option to select no meat - but then charge you as if you got it anyway. If you get less food, especially an expensive item like meat, I should pay less. Anyway - I know - just don't eat there, and I generally don't anymore. But it's a shame and an easy fix to appeal to everyone. And an expensive proposition for non-meat eaters.

Not a bad place to snag a quick and somewhat healthy lunch. It's not very big on the inside,…read morethere is minimal room to wait and a handful of tables/places to eat. The staff was super friendly and the menu looks awesome. I ended snagging some sort of fiesta southwest salad, i cannot recall the name. It took a good 10 minutes or so for the salad to come out. The ingredients seemed to be pretty solid quality but the salad wasn't very large for the $14 or so cost. There are plenty of options for everyone to find something but overall it was just an average experience.

Tri color lettuce came from a bag and was wilted and stuck to the bottom of the bowl. How is…read morelettuce old from a place like SALAD HOUSE? It was discusting to say the least. Stay away if the lettuce is no good nothing elseis.