Me and my partner decide to try left bank after having some self care done before as we were ready…read moreto chow down. As we had been to many places in the area, we wanted to try something new. We decided on left bank as we have heard good things and heard it had great vibes. As we know it can get packed but we lucked out on it being mid day and a chill vibe. They do have happy hour specials from 12-6. We decided to try expresso martini as we are strong lovers of the drink now, I wasn't too crazy about it also the vibes for me wee more more of a hard seltzer with the wings and burgers we ordered. Our server Mike was great and all the food was amazing, you will definitely see us again!

Came here on a whim to grab a burger as I hadn't had one in quite a while. I decided to sit at the…read morebar and ordered my meal there. The black bean veggie burger stood out, but I wanted to make a few modifications to it, so I opted for the custom burger. Swapped out the slaw for some jalapeños and caramelized onions for example. Burger was huge. It was coming apart pretty easily so I had to opt to eating the non-conventional way with a fork and knife. But appreciate the quantity provided. Fries weren't anything to write home about, but appreciate them providing it. I may be back in the future if get another craving.

For a made to order, made to smash burger joint this was definitely one of the better ones on this…read moreside of jersey city. The man Ahmed knows how to make a delicious halal smash burger. Sad there was no more beef bacon for the day, I still had a delicious burger. Definitely worth the price. Look at the burger. That's not a shifted bun, that is legit how big these smash patties were. More meat compared to bun. No onions, no lettuce, no nonsense! Ahmed knows how to make a burger. The sides were ok as well as the hot dog but ya boy had to try it all. Meal combo is worth in terms of amount too. Personally just get a meal with a single or double and you'll be full for a while. I live on West side and I decided to bike up Danforth for this, it was definitely worth the caloric gain after an uphill workout. The inside does its best to tie to the roots of the people around it. Ahmed cares and it shows when you appreciate his food. I'm surprised the apartment building attached ain't there every week. I know I would haha. Come check it out if you're ever craving a late night smash burger!

Hidden gem in Jersey city!…read more Working in Jersey city and always looking to support small businesses came across this corner place! First thing to catch my eye is the cleanliness of the establishment as well as the unique interior decor. Easy to read menu and very helpful, friendly staff. I opted for the spicy jalapeño Smashburger which was the perfect amount of spice and amazing fresh meat quality. I added the beef bacon which was cooked to perfection. Burger was a 10/10 highly recommend!

Really good poutine and loaded fries! This is a good spot to come for comfort food. We got a few…read moredifferent poutines, loaded fries, and sausages. Good service! They were attentive and fast. Ambience: has a bar vibe! Large space with decent amount of seating

Stopped in for linner with a friend on a Monday. There was 4-5 other groups and a handful of people…read moreat the bar, lending to a pleasant buzz to go with the festive decor. Got their pot pie fries from their seasonal menu, and it was HUGE but delicious. A little light on salt, but the filling was delish. Also got the Brussel sprouts as another app, also great but a much smaller portion. Really enjoyed the peanut sauce with them. Our wursts were good but maybe the ~wurst~ part of the meal to be honest. Nothing too dazzling. Their menu was huge though, so it might be worth coming back to try a different one. That said- the service was great and super fast, we got water right away and our food came out in less than 10 minutes.

This diner is a true gem. Old school retro interior with prices to match. Their hamburgers are…read more$1.45 and cheeseburgers are $1.64. Yes they're on a smaller side but where else do you see prices like this? A combo - 3 cheeseburgers, fries and drink is $9.35. They also serve crack juice aka lemonade with fruit punch. If you know you know. CASH ONLY of course I really loved this classic American joint. Came here early evening and it was such a pick-me-up. The round red stools and warm customer service, all is just perfect.

I've heard so much about this place, and I've had it on my must try list for a long time now. I…read morefinally decided to try it. First the good, the place really brings you back in time. The outside is iconic for sure, the inside has great pictures and the decor is kept retro style and it gives it a cool and nostalgic feel. The service was good and the price of $12 for 3 cheeseburgers, fries and a soda is inexpensive by any standard. Unfortunately the burgers were disappointing. Mine tasted as though they had been sitting on the grill for a while, and they were on the cold side. I think the diner is worth trying it once for its history, atmosphere, and experience. So try it and judge for yourself, but as for me, not my cup of tea. I would compare the quality of the burger to a McDonald cheeseburger. Way better places to get a burger.

I've ordered here before at the old JC location but the new JC location just opened and it's…read moreliterally across the street from me. We ordered the buffalo grilled chicken wrap, pulled pork burrito and carrot cake. The buffalo chicken Caesar wrap was delicious; perfect spicy Caesar mix and perfect chicken to lettuce ratio. The croutons were so tasty. I'm really impressed by this wrap and for $13, a steal. The pulled pork burrito was also very tasty. We wished the wrap and burrito came with a side but you can add on a side for an additional cost. I LOVE the carrot cake from here. It's the perfect dessert. Not too carroty and not too heavy. The new JC location's menu is not as extensive as the Hoboken menu but there's still a decent amount to choose from. I'm hoping they add more items as time goes one! There's plenty of room to dine if you want. I

Best chicken Caesar wrap in the area - the only place I eat this wrap is here and with the fries…read moreone of best combos!!!! This place rocks!

My family took me here because they were raving about the donuts and they were not wrong. The…read morefreshly-made doughnuts were being assembled right in front of us! It was so fun choosing which toppings we wanted, and to see it all come together was really cool. They tasted absolutely amazing. Warm, fresh, and sweet donuts were the perfect ending to our night.

The customization here for freshly-made donuts is bar none. For fans of build-your-own, this is…read moregreat! The donuts have a more cake-like texture to them than something like a Krispy Kreme donut. Service is nothing to write home about, but efficient. The eccentric colors, displays, and ability to watch your creations being made are fun!

I have to confess that I have even less of a yen for cheesesteaks than I do for actual steak at a…read moreplace like Gallagher's or Smith & Wolensky. I've been in Philadelphia numerous times and have never felt an urge to sample for myself and decide which of the "famous" cheesesteak competitors in the city, across the street from each other-- Pat's or Geno's--- is actually the "superior" one. Couldn't have been less interested (unless it was someone offering me free tickets to an Eagles game; THAT I would have been less interested in, given my near-total boredom when it comes to sports of any kind). I did go through a phase during my college years (money ill-spent, given my subsequent "career" trajectory) where I ate lunch often in the cafeteria and invariably ordered a cheesesteak and a piece of German chocolate cake. Not quite sure at this late date what that was all about, but let's just say it's not one of my admittedly few "treasured" memories. Having said all that, I did order food the other day from Midtown Philly and was well satisfied. I was at work in Hoboken, suffering through yet another migraine and the nauseating effects of the medication I take for it (I really should have been home in bed, but if I take off every day I have a migraine...which is usually every single week and occasionally 2 or 3 days in a row...I'd be out of my job in no time at all). As I've perhaps mentioned in previous reviews, when I am in the throes of a migraine, it almost never proves deleterious to my appetite. If anything, it enhances it. I glanced over at my co-worker/friend, the former Godfather of Lunch (in his newly found sobriety from gluttony, he has sworn off ordering food to be delivered to our office, calling it "stress eating"). Not expecting an affirmative response, I asked, "You feel like ordering out?" Surprisingly, he immediately replied, "OK. We can't order Lo Fatt Chow anymore. What does that leave?" "What do you want?" He mentioned Midtown Philly. We had ordered from there before, a long time ago, and I hadn't disliked it, but...as I've said...I rarely, when hungry, say to myself, "What I need right now is a cheesesteak." This time, though, it seemed like an inviting and inspired change of pace, and I responded, "Ok. Let's do it." I ordered a Pittsburgh cheesesteak, which was the steak (ribeye, as I've learned-- not Steak-umm's, as I once thought), cheese, and tricolor coleslaw. The sandwich was just enough-- not enough to be uncomfortably over-filling, not skimpy enough to leave one hungry and feeling cheated. It was a moist, flavorful sandwich that did assuage my hunger, and left me thinking, "Maybe I need to re-think this lifelong indifference to Philly cheesesteaks!" It was helped by a plentiful side order of French Fries (they have a decent side order selection to choose from, if one is so inclined), which were crisp, just as I like them. They were too many of them, in fact, and I unloaded some on the Godfather, who in turn spooned over his tomatoes to me (don't ask me to explain his antipathy to tomatoes; I don't know! Tomatoes are one of the very few things he won't eat). I also had a lemon-lime Gatorade, which sometimes helps soothe (or so I've thought) a migraine, the electrolyte draining preparation for a colonoscopy, and...in the past...the fierce hangover left by an overindulgence the previous night in alcohol and opioids. I'm unsure what the Godfather ordered-- either the Diablo cheesesteak or the Volcano cheesesteak-- but it was ... obviously, given the name they've bestowed upon it...very, very hot indeed. Not something my delicate digestive system would have been able to handle (although I do sometimes wish fervently that I could still eat like that). However, the Godfather pronounced himself well satisfied on finishing it and he wasn't breathing fire in my direction. This was one time he didn't chastise me for "pushing" him into ordering food. They have other items one can order, like Hoagies-- including "Sinatra's Hoagie" (of course; it's Hoboken, after all!), which consists of ham, Genova salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, raw onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Next time, I might be tempted to order it. Salads too. And desserts. Prices were reasonable, delivery was quick and efficient, and the food really hit the spot, making the agony of my medicated migraine less intense and debilitating than it otherwise would have been. I very much recommend Midtown Philly. I look forward to ordering from there again, and I won't let a few years go by before I do so. And it has the enthusiastic seal of approval from the former Godfather of Lunch! What other recommendation do you really need?

Midtown Philly Steaks 523 Washington St…read more Hoboken, NJ 07030 Cheesesteak Financially speaking, this was an excellent deal. It was the most cost effective sandwich. Regretfully, its taste did not live up to its price. The onions needed more sauteeing, the cooper sharp cheese wasn't completely melted and the hoagie roll lacked flavor. #midtownphillysteaks #cheesesteaks #cheesesteaksandwich #njcheesesteaks

We are regulars and have been for over five years now. We adore this place. It is so kid friendly…read moreand has a very laid back vibe. It's directly across the street from a playground so it's perfect for an early dinner w the kids after playing. My kids dream of their chocolate lava cake after chicken fingers and French fries. They always play good music. And the servers are friendly and highly attentive. Husband always likes the Philly cheese steak. Grandma loves the steak. Me the chicken sandwich or this salad with crisp chicken they used to have on the menu that they make when I ask for it. Cannot say better things about this neighborhood gem.

Stopped by on a late Sunday afternoon. This location is smaller than I would have expected, with a…read morelarge bar and perhaps eight tables. The staff is very friendly and the environment leads to good conversations. The bartenders are you make good drinks there's a good beer selection and the food is good. I did not have their signature burgers however I tried a special menu soup and it was really good. This will be more of a go-to for me than any other place. I had a citadelle vodka gimlet, followed by a vodka martini and they were great.