Savory Leaf Cafe

This review is about my experience attending Weedman's annual 420 block party! This event is such a…read morecelebration of a flower that makes the world a happier place to be! This review is for the day event. There is also an after party that looked like a good time. Something I immediately noticed up arrival was the level of security provided at the event throughout the day. There was a police and security staff presence. You are throughly scanned with a metal detector to go inside or to the outdoor space. Your purse is open and looked through. Several individuals in line had pat downs. The security was very thorough and still friendly. A lot of effort goes into making this feel like safe space and I really appreciate that. The block party was happening this year! A DJ provided some great music throughout the day. Outside in State Street there were some amazing street vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and make up. Terri's tshirts had the most amazing shirts. Every item is hand made and unique. Most of his tshirts also had matching tie dye patterns on the front and back. I will definitely shop with him again. After shopping we headed inside and ordered some food. There is also a smoothie bar on the left side. You can get your food and drink medicated or non medicated. It's an extra $10 to get an item medicated with 300g of thc. You could not order off the regular menu for this event. Instead there was a whiteboard of specials to help with speeding up service. The food was amazing! Food took longer than expected but we didn't mind as we were enjoying the party. It was disappointing for two of us to have our food brought out after everyone else had finished eatting and bagged up. We had to remind the cashier twice we were missing food. It was 20-30 minutes after everyone else's food was served that the last meals arrived. Definitely an area of improvement for next year. After lunch we moved to the back lounge area and there were more vendors, but these were all cannabis products. The prices were insanely low. The variety of items to pick from was fun to check out. The gentleman selling the infused beverages was giving out free samples. Several vendors had samples as well but he and his product were most memorable. There back outdoor lounge had some very comfy looking outdoor furniture and a stage for performances. Next time I'd my bring my food there to eat. I always love the Street style art that's all over the facility. The decor is the best. They even decked out their ATM. If you are into cannabis this is really a cool spot to visit, especially on 4/20.

Awesome people running this store ! Make you feel like you are just a friend , explained everything…read morein great detail which was very impressive ! Thank you , I realized that I never tipped the Woman who was my sales person ! Next time I will double up for her !

Wings & onion rings

NJ Weedman's Joint - Great food, art work, music &wait staff! and does alot for the community! Breakfast & chicken sandwich my fav, but lots to choose from vegan

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Great food, art work, music &wait staff! and does alot for the community! Breakfast & chicken sandwich my fav, but lots to choose from vegan

Lexi Lu's Cafe

4.4(7 reviews)

2.0 mi

My own experiences here tended to be in the 3.5 or higher range but I feel confident that rounding…read moreup to 4 is warranted. First of all, it is the closest takeout restaurant to the Civil courthouse( also known as the place where potential jurors come to check in and wait to be called) I love that they share a small storefront with a florist, but it does make for tight quarters, esp during the ordering and waiting process. And the customer service was top notch. My first visit was for a lunch order. It was difficult trying to read the specials of the day menu, let alone the standard menu. This was due to timing, several people were ordering and or waiting. Once chicken quesadillas caught my eye I stopped reading. My selection came out fairly quickly and was packaged with small containers of salsa Fresca and sour cream. But I'm pretty sure menu read that some type of salad was also included, this was left out. They were pretty good too, well seasoned pulled chicken and cheese, the flour tortillas were perfectly grilled and stayed that way even in the package. It was a nice serving and I would have really enjoyed had it come with a fresh and simple salad. I would order again as well. My next two visits were just for a pick me up bakery item. The pumpkin muffin was excellent. The chocolate chip one was not very good. Not enough chips and a dry texture. But during each trip the owner was right up front and being helpful and friendly to all. I feel that this spirit does go into the food that is prepared and served here. Good spot for locals, workers and even the confused juror.

Lexi Lu's Café is a strange setup…read more Up front it is a well designed, attractive take out shop. Walk past their kitchen and it is Amoroso's Flower Shop, where you can still buy a bouquet of roses for your anniversary. Love the adaptive reuse of this old storefront on S. Broad Street, Trenton; right across from the very old courthouse. It is hard to find driving by, and there are seldom parking spaces within the surrounding area. But, if you work or live in the neighborhood, or go to the new civil or criminal courts, you can walk over and pick up soup, sandwich, breakfast muffin, etc., on your way to the office. It closes at 2:00 pm. Service is exemplary given how small the space is. The two friendlies who helped me out were attractive and efficient. One made up my grilled chicken chipotle wrap, while the other provided the history of the business and worked the register. Both were happy to pose for photos when I pulled out my Yelp screen after ordering. You can see the results. The lunch was very good. Fresh, quality ingredients and TLC. Plenty of stuffing for a large wrap. It was enough for two meals. @ $8.50, it was a spectacular deal. Too bad there is no place to sit, because the room is comfy in a cramped way, and it would be nice to absorb more atmosphere from the winsome workers.

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Lady and the Shallot

4.7(64 reviews)

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I love LATS. I am a regular. I ate there when they were located on the Trenton farmers market and…read morefollowed them to this location. The food is always fresh and beautiful! I always get the kimchi cucumber salad. It doesn't sound like much but the pickled ginger adds the right amount of sweet and the dressing is delicious. The place has a cool vibe and the service is always friendly. The owners Kate and franny always make you feel welcome. I forgot to take pics of our tacos and flatbread.

I tried the garlicky cesar over red quinoa. it was a large portion and could easily be two meals. I…read moredo however wish there was a bit more of the other stuff. the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. and the tofu I paid extra for. i felt it was heavy on the quinoa and lettuce which is a shame. it was still delicious though, and I'll probably go again and try another menu item.

Order food here

Rainbow Style Tacos (regular not spicy)

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Health is Wealth Restaurant and Juice Bar

4.2(17 reviews)

1.7 mi

Fantastic food. We're vegetarian ... the Vegan platter was excellent! The chef/owner was…read moreprofessional, friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back ...

This spot is back opened after being closed for quite some time due to a fire. I am so glad to see…read moreit back! This is a classic Rasta Ital food spot. Ital is a Rasta term that means natural. You don't find many places like this anymore, serving vegan West Indian food and playing late 90's reggae tunes. I always get a combo platter and it is always very tasty. If you like Rasta style Caribbean/African food this place is a must. Good food, good service, good vibes.

Plantains, tamarind/pineapple juice, Avocado Salad

Wisdom

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Tried this new began spot across from my job

Malaga Restaurant

4.2(337 reviews)

3.1 mi

•$$$

Address says Hamilton, but it's definitely the area that's at least bordering Trenton. Parking…read moresituation, one-way streets, stuff in proximity and the locale being pretty close to the river seems to point to that. Kind of felt the need to put that out there, it's not really a suburban location. That said, echoing some of the others I'm reading snippets of, WOW to everything - the service, the food, the ambiance. It's got charm when you walk in, looks old but not dated. The waitstaff is super friendly, has some jokes, multi-talented (they brought out the guitar a few times to wish some other folks happy birthday), and knowledgeable. The food is really good - everything I tried was just delicious. For the table, we ordered some calamari and empanadas, and both were good. Drinks were also tasty - that sangria was really good, and the mojito (love that they had it available, first of all!) was also a hit. I would double-click on that sangria, though. For my entree, I ordered their whole fish, which was not only delicious but HUGE. I ate about half of it and was full. Then my friend and I split an order of limoncello cake (I think that's what it was), which was on point, and ended w/ espresso, also good. Overall, everything about that place was great, and when I mentioned a Spanish place in Trenton the next morning to some guys I was with, one of them asked, was it Malaga? That was just another great review, for a local guy to know what I was talking about just by description. Bravo, I think some of us may be back sometime!

Returned to this classic Portuguese restaurant for another fantastic fun experience. The waiters…read moreand staff were so much fun! The red sangria was delicious. The steak on a hot stone was great and was what I wanted! Love the mushroom sauce on the side. The seafood and rice was great. Garlic shrimp and chorizo apps were great as well. The tapas app special was really good. And the free bread they give you was delicious. They have 3 nice dining rooms and it is always crowded. Parking in back or across the street.

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Chocolate Moose cake

Indigrill

4.3(65 reviews)

2.4 mi

So good! Authentic Indian with fresh vegetables and great spices at reasonable prices. Portions…read moreare enormous and one $12 bowl with a fresh made naan can easily feed 3-4 people. Be warned that medium and spicy sauces pack some serious heat!

I had food from hear over a year ago and I am STILL thinking about it. Will I make a special trip…read moreto New Jersey just for a bowl? Maybe.... Think Chipotle, but for Indian food - SO good and SO affordable. You can pick your base and your chicken and then add whatever toppings you want. All for $10.99! I ordered for lunch and had a ton leftover. The portions are huge for what you are paying. Everything was super flavorful and toppings were so fresh. I wish this concept would become more popular - such a great idea, don't miss this place if you like Indian food!

Kabobs

IndiBowl - Chicken

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Chaat

Crave Natures Eatery

4.5(80 reviews)

0.9 mi

I don't appreciate coming into your restaurant, being dismissed when I tried to speak to the…read morebrunette with her hair pulled back, and watching her assist someone who came in after me.. It felt intentional. Get your manners together. Seriously. Bad service. AND y'all left off the egg I added and paid for. Expensive for what?

I passed an article saying that this was one of the best cafés in Mercer County so of course I had…read moreto try it! I must say that the ambience, the food service and the quality of food definitely lives up to the hype that reviews an article articles have been talking about. Everything is made with clean and organic ingredients. The food is fresh and made to order. I had a chance to try their lentil soup and their steak sandwich and neither disappointed The steak sandwich is extremely tender and there crave natures sauce is definitely a must try! The pumpkin spice latte was so good that I was going to order a second drink off their menu just to see how good their other beverages are. I went around 10 AM on a Friday and their bakery was almost completely sold out, so unfortunately I didn't get to Try many things. But I would definitely come back earlier to try some of their baked goods!

CRAVE SALAD

DRINK YOUR GREENS

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BERRY ME SMOOTHIE

Ajika Ramen

4.6(114 reviews)

3.2 mi

Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen was amazingly delicious. I came here on my lunch break, I told the server…read moreI only had a 30 minute break and she was able to get me my bowl in less than 5 minutes. I will definitely be returning with my family to enjoy more of the menu. Thank you so much for making my lunch break enjoyable especially in this rain.

So good I can't stop thinking about the ramen I tried !!! Also really nice atmosphere and lots of…read moreseating!!

Dine in space

Chicken Katsu

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Indoor

Mama Dude's

4.7(47 reviews)

5.6 mi

I ordered delivery from Mama Dude's while staying at a local hotel and totally desperate for a…read morenutritious meal of real food. There were so many choices of bowl ingredients that I worried maybe I went overboard by adding almost everything. But amazingly, the entire menu of ingredients and sauces was so thoughtfully chosen that probably any combination of them would go well together. Both the shrimp and curry tofu were delicious, as were all the toppings- especially pressed watermelon- and the peanut and aioli sauces. Super unique and satisfying- highly recommend!

We decided to try this spot after church services on a beautiful Sunday afternoon…read more When you approach the front, it's nondescript. We didn't think it was open. But once opening the doors, a vast airy space appeared before us. One of the wait staff approached us and kindly took our orders. From the large-printed menu that stood in eye sight we were able to make our bowls. The shrimp, cucumbers and leafy greens were fresh and very tasty. The honey mustard sauce I added to the salad hit the spot. We were the only sitting to eat. Others, which were few, took theirs to go. The music playing in the background was not overbearing. We carried on a good conversation for over an hour without being disturbed. We appreciated that. Mama Dudes sits in a strip mall amongst other businesses. This should not stop you from giving Mama Dudes a try. p.s. the unisex bathroom was clean and large enough for a wheelchair.

An Extended View of the restaurant

Shrimp with spicy cucumbers and tomatoes

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Joe's Chips

1911 Smoke House Barbeque

4.1(197 reviews)

1.9 mi

If you want a fun, open environment with authentic bbq this is the place to be! Great service with…read moregreat food. I had the brisket chili and brisket with baked beans and candied yams. Loved the cornbread muffins too! My friend had the half rack of ribs with half a chicken along with collard greens and Cole slaw. 10/10 will be back again!

We walked in and ordered the wings and they were amazing. I also had an order of the rib tips…read morewhich were amazing. The cornbread was very good. They took very good care of us during our visit. The owner greeted us and we had a great conversation with him. It was like we had known each other for decades.

The menu inside

Buffalo Cauliflower

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Variety of BBQ Sauces

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6 years ago

Great spot, great food, great people! Love the VIBS and Veuben!

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