I was so excited to see a NF in the area. We used to go all of the time where I grew up. The service was fine, no complaints there. The restaurant looks like your standard retro-ish diner and the seating area was clean, bright and colorful. The menu is what I remembered with some additions. The variety of milkshakes is pretty exciting. We ordered chicken and regular cheese steaks and fries. Everything was just really salty. We had a hard time finishing our meal. Also, the lemonade is no longer fresh squeezed. I wish them the best, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

We did not have a good experience at all. It took over 45 minutes to get our food. Our food wasn't hot when it finally came out. Some of our food was good. We had a HUGE order of loaded fries. The fries were FANTASTIC! The burgers were nothing special. Just burgers. Our waitress was terrible. When she finally brought out our food, she had food on her mouth. That's just gross and unprofessional. I completely understand having to take a break, but give us an update. Like "hey your food will be out soon or hey, I'm sorry I have to take a quick break", but she said nothing. It was really strange. read more

This place was cool. Great décor. It reminds me of a 70's dinner. Very nice and appropiate. Clean. I was assisted by Stephen. Not too personable, but my order came out perfect. I ordered a hot dog and onion rings. The hotdog didn't look great but tastes amazing !! The onion rings appeared well seasoned and cooked. Welp, they were cooked perfectly. 0 seasoning. Not even salt and pepper. They had over 20+ milkshake flavors, sandwiches, and tenders. Nevertheless, I'd return to try a burger. read more

Nifty Fifty’s - Hot Dog and Onion Rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

What a treat to have a Nifty Fifty's close to home in Delaware after having experienced the one in Ridley! We stopped in for dinner and they did not disappoint! The vibe is retro diner and so fun! The food came out fast, hot, and everything was delicious. They have dozens of milkshake flavors and all are worth trying! Our server, Erica was so kind and friendly and helped explain the menu to my husband who was trying this place for the first time. We had a great experience and look forward to coming back and trying something new off the menu! read more

Nifty Fifty’s - Oreo Cookies and Cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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What fun! Pulling into the parking lot you get this really good vibe that your dining experience is going to put a smile on your face! Walk in and the energy goes up a notch ...Nifty Fifty's is not for hushed conversationalists it's all about quality fast food fun! I had not had a milkshake in ages and there were so many incredible choices. Before deciding I watched one of the workers pouring milk into the milkshake machine ... a very good sign. Our server was smiling ...had a non stop smile, another good sign and she advised us to go small on the fries (We had debated one large for the two of us but right after she said go small a server walked by with a large fry order ...it could feed six of me! Good advice from the server ... another good sign!). They also have "the world's largest soda machine." I doubt it's the world's largest but it allows for some really creative drink choices! The food was awesome ...perfectly cooked, fries were great and that milkshake was drink with a spoon thick. When I asked for a glass of water our server apologized for not asking me if I wanted one earlier ...no need to apologize but that's top notch service. An absolutely fun place to eat classic fast food at a reasonable price! read more

Nifty Fifty’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

My wife and I ate there tonight, the food wasn't bad. I had mushroom and swiss cheesesteak, it had alot of steak on it. My i've had a county with chili and cheese. She said it was pretty good. For dessert, she had a cinnamon roll. Milkshake, she said it was a little bit to rich for her taste, but it was still good. I had some, I thought it was pretty good also. It is a great atmosphere. Hour waiter, his name is Elias, what's really nice and attentive? We will definitely be returning. We would like to try some of the other menu items, which look pretty good. read more

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I ordered a chicken Caesar sandwich, and a cheeseburger for later. I'll preface this by saying I have been here multiple times and really like their burgers. The chicken Caesar was extremely salty. I would also say most places that are selling "steak" sandwiches would cut it in half if is 8+ inches big. So I took a couple of bites and gave up on it. I was happy I still had the burger. I added hot peppers to the burger when I ordered it through the app. I assumed they would be the type of pepper a person would put on a burger like a cherry pepper, but unfortunately it was banana peppers. Banana peppers normally go on a salad or Italian sub or maybe a chicken cutlet but not beef. Lastly, the burger patty was super dry. read more

I've never been to Nifty Fiftys even when I lived in Pennsylvania. Went at around 8pm. Place was cute and fun looking. It was pretty busy. The busses was still cleaning our table. Waiter was attentive and helpful. The entries do not come with fries. So we ordered appetizers. Cheese fries - standard taste like cheese fries 4/5 Onion rings - great size and great taste. Good crisp. 5/5 Honey grilled chicken sandwich - This was pretty good, chicken was juicy and well seasoned, we added the onions. 4/5 Mushroom swiss double burger. - I think this could've been better tasted pretty plane. 3/5 Peanut butter kandykake milkshake - pretty good as someone who doesn't like peanut butter 5/5 Peach cobbler pie milkshake - also very good, you taste the pie crust and peaches. Thick very thick and if they don't blend it well your straw will get stuck. Had to eat this milkshake with a spoon but it was good 5/5 This place shines best for the soda and the milkshakes. I would've liked to try it but we got milkshakes instead and great size, good price. read more

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This was my first time here, the place was very clean and decorated well. I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger and my wife got the cheesesteak. Our server Eli was awesome! He made our experience fun and very enjoyable. I couldn't decide on which of the many soda flavors so he just gave me a cup and sent me on my own adventure. I settled a birch beer and vanilla cream combination. My wife had the orange cream. Our food came out quickly and was so delicious. I got a coffee milkshake as well. I am so full but the food was so good! read more

I am to understand this is a chain restaurant? I was not aware of that and thought this was the only location. I have made 2 stops here at this location, when it first opened and then again a couple weeks later. Unfortunately both times they did not seem to have their kitchen stock ordering down correctly. Both visits they were out of a lot of their menu items. Additionally, the milkshake machine was broken, which is one of their major drawls to the restaurant.. I can't actually have milkshakes so it wasn't that big of a deal for me personally, but I could understand how it would be for others. They have a large selection of homemade French fries for you to try, steak sandwiches, burgers, and chicken.. The place was full and very busy both times I went. The staff was nice and attentive, and my burger was made well. The restaurant was bright and colorful and definitely had a 50s vibe.. I hope overtime they continue to work out the small kinks in their business and continue to improve. It definitely was not a major negative for me and I will be back for another try! read more

I honestly didn't like the food at all. The prices are very high for the amount and portion size you get. The burger was completely tasteless, and the bun was soggy and shaggy. They charged over $5 for just two tiny pieces of chicken fingers, which is ridiculous. The onion rings were okay, but that was the only decent item. This is supposed to be a grab-and-go fast-food type place, yet we had to wait for a host to be seated, and the waiter service was unnecessary. It doesn't make sense to have full service for this kind of setup, especially when it's not even a proper restaurant experience. No wonder the place was empty on a Saturday night. Definitely not worth the money or the wait. read more

Even though I eat at Nifty Fifty's often, this was my first time visiting the Newark location. I was greeted by a friendly hostess that sat me right away. The waitress was also very friendly and the service was excellent. Thanks for a great visit. read more

Burger was dry, fries were not hot neither was the burger, service was ok but I didn't feel welcomed I ordered take out but ate it the at least my bag should be hot. I spent almost 22$ and the shack was the best part but not even close to charcoal pit. read more

I went there 11/5 with 3 friends. Our fries were overcooked so bad they were crunchy. I order a mushroom Swiss cheesesteak the meat was burned and roll was hard. one of the party ordered a burger its was dry. Waitress made us wait until all 4 were there to order Will not be going back read more

Just had an amazing time at Nifty Fifty's--can't recommend it enough! Food - Top-Tier Taste & Freshness Every bite was spot-on: burgers juicy and cooked to order, fries crisp and perfectly seasoned, milkshakes thick and rich with real ice cream. Big portions, fresh flavors--you can tell they care about quality. Atmosphere - Retro Vibes Done Right Step inside and it's pure diner nostalgia. Cozy booths, upbeat tunes, and spotless surroundings make it ideal for any outing. Service - Warm & On Point Our server was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and quick despite the crowd. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to help. Nifty Fifty's nails it--awesome food, fun setting, and stellar service. We'll definitely be back! read more

So I Had Buffalo Tenders & For Just 5 Pieces It's 12 Dollars No Sides Or Nothing But Honestly It Wasnt Worth The 12 Dollars It Was Good But Wasnt Giving "I Would Eat This Again" I Did However Enjoyed My Fries That Was Good & Nicely Seasoned The aesthetics Were Amazing Though & My Server Wasn't Attentive I Had To Ask Other Servers For Things read more

The burgers and fries are good, and respectable for a burger joint. The real star is the milkshakes. I got a caramel cheesecake milkshake and it was WONDERFUL best milkshake I've ever had. The ambiance is welcoming and the servers attentive. Would recommend to anyone I meet. read more

I had chicken sandwich. It was as okay. Not something to rave about. The fry's have weird seasoning. My friend had an unsweetened tea and they had no real sugar. The single burger was very small and just okay. The shakes are awesome! I don't think I will eat there again. I might get another shake. We had to ask for silverware. It is very loud in the restaurant as the ceiling has no sheet rock. My friend and I could hardly hear each other. read more

Never ate at a Nifty-Fifty's, heard good things about the Philadelphia Location, I decided to give the franchise a try. Came in an hour before closing, floors were dirty.. napkins on the floor, leftover fries on the floor, and empty cups scattered. Looked like my 2yo kid at dinner time. Anyways, I gave the spot benefit of the doubt, an optimistic view thinking a rush just went by and crew members did not have time to clean up. Looking at the menu, lots of milkshake flavors and combos to choose from, and I mean LOTS. Being indecisive I went with ol' reliable, classic vanilla shake. It was good, I like the aluminum/plastic take-out cups they give out. Straws weren't the best given the insanely thick consistency of the milkshake. I recommend getting a spoon, just in case. Got a side of spicy fries. Ate a couple and they were cold and stale. Not fun. I will not be getting any hot meals from this location, would only recommend the wide variety of milkshakes. read more

Waited close to 30 minutes to be seated. Busy but tables weren't being bussed, adding to wait time. Larger corner tables not seated even though there were families. Hostess doubled as waitress so her attention was split and nothing seemed to run smoothly. Food was so-so. I got honey chicken sandwich. The chicken was tough as boot leather. Hubbie had a burger-ok but overdone. Fries were good. Not going back... read more

We came in at 11 when they closed at 12. I know that is only an hour before close but still they had an hour. We did not sit down to eat we ordered take out. We were immediately asked if we would be ordering only milkshakes or food too. The workers were obviously annoyed when we said food. We ordered and were charged for soda on accident and when pointed out it was ignored. We watched the girl at the counter hear the phone ring and said NOPE and immediately hung up on the person calling. The girl at the counter made multiple comments about closing soon and was visibly annoyed. Service was not pleasant and the workers were actively complaining about us in front of us. We all work in the service industry and we all understand the frustration, however you still need to be pleasant the hour before closing. read more

Sat 10 minutes no one came to take the order, bring water, or ask if we were ready. Several servers walked by maybe about 4 to 5 times. Two servers stood and talked to each other and had a conversation while leaning on a booth. The restaurant was not crowded ...we got up and left!!! Never to visit again!!! read more

Their burger, especially the double bacon cheeseburger, are absolutely delicious. The chicken sandwich, however, could use some improvement. I had one in PA that was much juicier, but since I tried it here during the first week they opened, I want to believe they were still fine-tuning it. The milkshakes are just as amazing as PA's they are rich, flavorful, and always delicious. I usually can't resist ordering one, and today was the first time I didn't. Honestly, I regret it because their milkshakes are the best I've ever had. They're big, full of good stuff & flavor, and I always go back to my favorites: chocolate Oreo or caramel apple pie. One day I'll try them all! I've visited the Newark location three times now, and the service has been consistently great. Aside from the chicken sandwich (which I'll definitely give another try), Nifty Fifty's is an excellent spot. And you can always tell a place is good when it's constantly busy. read more

I rested 2 milkshakes and meals. I was waiting for my food, which took 20 minutes to make. While I'm waiting for the food, I am given 1 of my milkshakes. I thought this was odd because I ordered 2 and I was still waiting for the food. The milkshake had melted way before I received the food. I took it up to the cashier to tell her. She asked what I wanted her to do basically. I asked for another shake. Got that one. Still haven't received the second one. Asked about that and finally got it. The food is good, service is bad. read more

the burger was cold! and so were the fries we waiting over an hour for and the chicken nuggets were raw and hard! and they didn't have onion rings and the waitress is just terrible! this place isn't goin to last long at all! read more