Service was great. Friendly staff. delicious! I'm picky…read moreabout fries, I usually lean towards specialty fries to help save face for crappy fries, but their fries were SOLID ended up getting the plain.(not pictured bcs ate too quick ha ) Got two sauces bcs I couldn't decide one just one - spicy honey and the garlic parm. After a weekend of partying, I was too dehydrated for the garlic parm- came off too salty but it was still yummy! They are large enough you only need one for a whole fry Got a city mini- loved the cheese, meat was great!

Went to Olde City to catch an Eagles game (obvi ). It was packed! Found a spot at the bar near the…read moredoor and fortunately had enough layers on to brace the cold that came in every single time someone opened the door. The bar was decorated for the holidays so it felt super cozy. Like your local sports bar. Didn't get a chance to take a photo of food (trying to keep my hands warm and I was starving) but I ordered the Authentic Cheesesteak (hold the whiz) and added long hots with the spicy honey wings and a side of old bay fries. The fries were a bit too much old bay so probably could have done without those. The wings and cheesesteak were excellent! They didn't skimp on the meat for the cheesesteak and the bread was perfect. To drink I had a couple rounds of the Dirty Water which was definitely made with love from our bartender. Would absolutely travel to the city and make this an Eagles watch part routine. (They just need to stop losing lolol)

Hands down, the best cheesesteak sandwich in north Jersey! I have been living in the Area for a few…read moreyears and moved now but I often come back to support this business and have tried many, many cheesesteaks, hoping to find one that comes even close to the ones you find in Philly with no luck whatsoever. They come with plenty of fresh delicious meat and you can order them the way you like it. The Owner always makes sure it is cooked just how I like it every time never disappointed I have my entire friends & family who come here for their cheesesteaks they have plenty of other good food I've just hooked god bless this local business. The owner acknowledges me every time I go there and to me, I take that as amazing respect plus customer service.

I ordered 2 large fat cows cheesestake sandwiches.. I wanted banana peppers. Hot peppers lettuce…read moreand tomatoes an mushrooms.. I was charged 57 dollars.. 6 dollars for lettuce and tomatoes? 6 for banana peppers? 3 for cherry pepper? Like wtf.. ill never order from here again.. if all that stuff was going to be extra why not say that when I was ordering SMH.. NEVER AGAIN

Our next stop on our adventure brought us to Prados, that specializes in both cheesesteaks and…read moretacos. Very odd combination, but we gave our a shot nevertheless. We ordered online and everything was just getting wrapped up when I arrived. Street parking only, so parking can be a little crazy being that it is on a main street. The woman inside was very nice and inviting. Great experience to start off with. We got the chicken tacos to start with. Excellent! Great bang for your buck. Chicken was tender, plenty of cilantro, melted cheese in the inner part and lime to squeeze on top. The cheesesteak was the main show. DO NOT get a large. It is INSANELY massive. I got halfway through and tapped out. I got the Bloomfield Ave which comes with 3 cheeses and it was insane. Plenty of meat and cheese galore. All served on a nice soft bun. My wife got the Italian cheesesteak. I'm not sure about the ketchup but she enjoyed it, so to each their own. Got an order of mootz sticks for the kid. All around, a solid experience. A must try!!

Excellent everything quality of food and everything is fresh daily I'm a customer for liferead more

What's the difference between a good Cheesesteak and a great cheesesteak? Love and passion…read more Vinny's got love and passion and it comes through in his cheesesteaks. Vinny made me a (toned down) Jersey Devil and it was fantabulous. I am developing a whole new appreciation for food trucks. The owner is usually manning the grill and you get to feel their love and passion for cooking. Vinny is parked in view of Red Bull stadium. If you're heading to a Red Bulls game you want to stop by and say hi to Vinny. His Cheesesteak was darn tasty but holy mackerel his Buffalo Chicken Fries will knock your soccer-loving socks off

Vinny's has really good food with fresh ingredients. Everything is made to order. Very good…read morecheesesteaks, perfectly crisp waffle fries, and delicious burgers. His sliders are POPPIN!! A lot of people swear by the grilled chicken sandwich with balsamic and fresh mozzarella. Everything is always good. So make sure to go and get you some! ENJOY!!!

You can't go wrong with a genuine Newark Italian Hotdog!!…read more Pizza bread sliced open with mustard spread deep inside, 2 dogs stuffed in and topped with fried potatoes, onions, peppers, and katchup. PERFECT!!!!!!

There was a roadside stop that served Italian Hotdog sandwiches when I grew up in Edison, NJ, and…read moreDickie Dee's brought back all the nostalgia with regard to good food and reasonable prices. Just a local spot with all the charm of good food that all the locals come to. The combo sandwich single is loaded with hot dog, sausage, peppers, onions and potatoes. Not sure how they would even fit more meat in for a double; the single was more than enough for me!

Every bite of the New school cheesesteak sandwich was like a little sliver of heaven.read more

EASILY BEST CHEESESTEAK IN JERSEY…read more Everything about this cheesesteak was done right from the bread to the cheese! very affordable and quick service. The staff was also so friendly and welcoming it was like we were regulars (which we will be now). Loved everything about this place and if you are in the area definitely stop by!

Waited too long for food. Grill was unclean between orders, cook looked unhappy and had no pep…read more She didn't seem to care that she works at a fast paced business and people are on their way to catch a flight​. She touched the raw meat with her gloves, touched the screen for orders and also completed the orders withoutever changing gloves

Absolutely terrible service. We order through the kiosk/screen at the counter and we waited forever…read morefor our order. A total of 20 minutes when there were only two other customers ahead of us. One man was cooking for The Deli (one side of the establishment is for hero's/sandwiches/salads and another for Philly cheesesteak) and when I inquired if I was on the right side to received my order he nodded yes, proceeded to walked to the back of the shop and came back with a lady that had the energy of a ghost inhabiting a crowded room, she slowly started making all the orders that apparently were not made yet. I want to make special note about her absolute apathy and lack of energy, not to mention her facial expression of being absolutely lost, miserable plus she moved so slow it was ridiculous. iIt was super obvious she didn't wanna be there and definitely not wanting to do anything. Eventually we got our Philly sandwich and it was simply below average. I don't recommend this place.

Pretty darn good! Stopped here on a whim, glad I did!…read more Sometimes you get the best eats when you're surprised and have no expectations! I ordered the unlimited cheesesteak with everything on it, 3 cheeses, the works! Nice and sloppy, real steak, and here's the kicker, this sandwich still knocked after 2 hours until I was able to eat it! So you KNOW that's good Now I know where to go if I get that urge. Next time I'll make it Italian with French fries, yeah real greedy haha! (Don't worry, I eat plenty of veggies and drink plenty of water! A little splurge won't hurt xD) Highly recommend if you're in the nabe! Be good YELPies

The food is always fresh and tastes great. They only take cash so please be prepared.read more

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

Every Memorial Day we like to seek out new hot dog places to kick off Memorial Day…read more We went with the Italian combo of hot dog and sausage. **warning** come hungry! I got the single combo with hot dog and hot Italian sausage, onions, potatoes and peppers. I told them I didn't care for the green, so they gave me red only. It was comfort food to the max! Delish, but I couldn't eat the whole thing. Took some sausage and potatoes for later. Hubby got the double which was too much food for one human but he used a fork to eat the potatoes, onions and peppers and work his way down to the meat. The people were super friendly and accommodating. Basic setting with no frills, but simply delicious food. They also have American style hot dogs and plenty of sides, but we will have to come back for that another time.

I have wanted to come here for forever and finally had the chance to. As soon as we walked in we…read morewere greeted by the gentleman behind the counter. My boyfriend soadbhebahs been there for years. He was very nice and attentive. I've never had an Italian hit dog before so this was the day. I ordered a single one and bean was that enough. My boyfriend ordered a double veggie and it was huge. I'm so glad we didn't order a side of fries. My sandwich was loaded with potatoes. It is definitely an interesting combination that I never wouid have come up with on my own. The hot dog itself had snap, the roll was soft, the onions and peppers were soft and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be back but I think I will just have a plain dog next time.