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    Shakey Jakes Cafe

    4.1 (98 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Cafes
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    SHAKEY JAKES CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for kids

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    My BLT burger
    Dylan V.

    Great local place, consistently good food and you know what you're going to get every time. Service was amazing, our server was very kind and helpful. Not many places to sit and that's really the only knock but it's great for a post game meal with your family and friends.

    Pirogies in garlic butter sauce
    Brendan B.

    Classic dive bar! Inside was kind of dirty and stuff hanging everywhere but after all that perfectly describes a dive bar!! If you are In the area and looking for a dive bar to go to, shakey Jake's is for you! The pirogies in the garlic butter sauce were on point! I love pirogies of all kinds and have never had them like this before so I wanted to try them and was not disappointed. Service was prompt and I always had a full beer, never had to ask for another. Pool, darts and other games are available just like a typical dive bar!

    a drink and a drink
    Pat M.

    I was in the Stanhope area last night looking for a place for dinner. Seeing I had Shakey Jakes bookmarked, my wife and I decided to stop in. On a Thursday night, it was pretty quiet, but looks like it's a fun bar with plenty of regulars. We started off with a couple of cocktails which were very good. My wife likes Toasted Almonds and this was made well. For entrees, I went with the Ironbound cheesesteak and my wife had a burger. The food was good. I like trying cheesesteaks from different restaurants and this was well done. All in all, Jake's was a fun place to stop in. If we're back in the area, we'd definitely revisit.

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    Giseli C.

    Place is really cozy and the music is great !!!! The food is good and you get a lot so it's worth the value . I had the bones less pork chops in marsala sauce over linguini and was great . Their beer is cold and on point Staff is friendly However they need to pay a little more attention to orders cause I asked for mashed potatoes and they served me broccoli. Also the silverware wasn't very clean . Aside from that is a good place to go , they have amazing teriyaki wings

    Sesame chicken with rice and mashed potatoes
    Carolina C.

    I ordered the sesame chicken which was listed as a House Favorite and also suggested by our server. This was delicious! The batter was crispy with a sesame flavor that paired well with the sweet sesame sauce. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. My partner, who does not like almonds, tried this and was surprised to find that he liked it. This has a flavor that even non-almond lovers can enjoy! I ordered two starches: rice and mashed potatoes. The rice had a buttery, onion flavor. The potatoes had the homestyle taste. I added a dash of salt and pepper to my taste. I was stuffed! Food was great. Drinks were a larger than expected margarita and a tequila sunrise with Cazadores tequila. I was feeling toasty with one drink. I think two margaritas would make me feel giggly. We were there on a snowy, Tuesday night, so it wasn't very crowded. We were greeted by a friendly server who was also bartending. He directed us to pick our seat. The environment was relaxing and cozy. Music was on speaker and not too loud or sounding "blown out". We didn't have to yell to hear each other. Locals gathered and joked at the bar. Place was mostly child friendly. Some loud profanity heard from folks at the bar. However, no smoke in the air. No concerns for an unsafe environment. After a long drive, we were looking for a local place with good food and drinks that was also kid friendly. The restaurant was near our hotel, so it made for an easy night out and met our needs.

    Pasta Santa Maria!

    Definitely doesn't fit dive bar - it's a great little bar!!! Chris the bartender manages the whole section and was awesome ! Food came out at same time! Beer variety was good Darts good Bluetooth jukebox great No karaoke --don't believe the internet We couldn't be happier

    Pork Belly Tacos
    Dana B.

    Hiked all day at Allamuchy State Park, needed some food and a cold beer afterward-so glad i found this place! The initial picture of the Pork Belly Mac and Cheese is what got me through the door, too bad it's a special. I can't be too upset considering how incredible my Pork Belly Tacos were! The little seaweed salad on top put them over the top-never seen anything like that before. Just smelling them when my waiter put them down made my mouth water. The pork belly was perfectly cooked and had a nice crunch, the eel sauce on the side was just sweet enough. My friend and I split the mac and cheese which was fantastically gooey and cheesy. Initially didn't think I could eat all 4 little tacos, but they were too good to stop eating. Only 3 are pictured because I devoured the first one before taking the picture If it wasn't nearly 2 hours away from me, I would definitely be a regular here!

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    12 years ago

    great watering hole, makes you feel at home.

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    11 years ago

    Went in for the first time got ignored by two servers. Ended up walking out. Will never go back there again!

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    11 years ago

    My favorite Friday night place! I haven't had a better burger anywhere in NJ, and the menu has plenty of other tasty choices.

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    10 years ago

    Pure fuego, that place to be any night. The food is phenomenal and the service just as good.

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