Driving by on the 1-9 and St. Georges Avenue I have been watching Sprout erm...sprout up for…read moreseveral months now. This past week the supermarket finally opened so of course I took some time to check it out! I was not familiar with Sprouts until this location was announced. The store brands itself as a high quality market focusing on organic and specialty goods. Imagine taking some of the more "crunchy granola" parts of Whole Foods and condensing them into one store. Size wise this place is bigger than a Trader Joe's, but smaller than say, a World Class Shop Rite. Like TJs and Whole Foods however, Sprouts has many products from their in-house brand on the shelves which offers nice alternatives to brand names. Speaking of which, similar to Whole Foods, Sprouts limits the brands it carries, so do not expect the diversity of say, Shop Rite or Stop & Shop. When you enter the market the prepared foods section and pre-packaged meal area is off to the right, produce is in front (with other items such as rice by the pound and spices) and off to the left is the frozen area, breakfast foods (cereals etc.) and in the back corner is the health and self care section with everything from Probiotics to shampoo. I did not rush and it probably took me a solid 30-40 minutes to explore the entire store (and I went aisle by aisle for fun!). Price wise, these folks are more on par with Whole Foods than Shop Rite, but given the organic pedigree that is hardly a shock. Don't expect big savings here, come prepared to spend some cash. The staff was very busy, I trust in part making sure the store looked good given that it just opened. In that respect they were doing a great job. Despite the crowd the store and shelves were all in excellent shape! I do plan to revisit Sprouts again some day but it will not be replacing any of my other supermarkets. Still, it is a fun addition to the area and I'm hopeful it is a success!

So excited for the grand opening of Sprouts in Woodbridge that I made it a personal mission to…read morestand in line to experience it! This isn't your average grocery store - you're receiving high quality, organic options in a "indoor farmers market" setting. All the produce was fresh, highlighting in season items with the staff providing great suggestions for meal ideas. If you're someone on a health journey, has a specific allergy, or just wants to try new items - Sprouts is the place for you. Gluten free options galore, allergy friendly ingredient substitutions, and bulk dry good purchases to fill your own containers. During the grand opening there were free samples, music, and amazing energy with the staff cheering you on upon entry at 7am. Can't wait to return and shop more! Pro tip: download the Sprouts app for discounts!

A must try pizza spot in the Woodbridge area. We stopped in for lunch on Good Friday and there were…read moreso many meatless options. The plain is a classic favorite. You cannot go wrong there. The tomato sauce is sweet and the crunch of the thin style crust is delcious. The garlic knots ooh they were garlicky and fluffy. The marinara sauce pairs well to tone done the garlic as they were potent for my liking. But my boyfriend inhaled them. The Sicilian slice was different as the crust itself was fluffy and not dense at all. The vodka margherita was amazing and easily my favorite. We also ordered a tricolor pizza to go which had their tomato sauce, vodka sauce, pesto, and fresh mozzarella on top. They have their own parking lot and it's easy to get in and out of. Service was fantastic and extremely friendly. The inside had ample tables and chairs to eat at and was extremely clean.

Was a guest at a wedding reception that had this place deliver pizza as a late night snack. Great…read moresurprise and yummy pizza. The crust was nice and crisp and the pizza was piping hot. Would def order from Benny's whenever I'm in town.

I returned to Wonder today because I had a few people over the house and we all wanted different…read moretypes of food. This time when I came in to pick up, there was someone there to greet incoming patrons and hand off their order. He was friendly and quickly gave us our bag. I was disappointed when I got home and found that two of my favorite ingredients in my salad were missing. To me, these ingredients made the salad desirable (goat cheese and candied pecans) so it was a real bummer and to make matters worse, the balsamic vinegar I received with it was not enough to cover all the greens and grains, so the salad was very dry until I added balsamic vinegar of my own to it. Luckily, my guests food was all there and made the way they requested. I am keeping my rating the same because I contacted customer service to complain about my expensive lackluster salad and the representative was friendly and actually showed empathy to my frustration. She quickly resolved my issue satisfactorily.

I love this place, it has a little bit of everything, and the food is prepared well. I usually…read moreorder takeout, and the variety makes each visit feel like a small treat, with a bit of a surprise each time. The service is good and what you'd expect for takeout. The space is small, with just a few chairs, not like a Chipotle, but more like a very clean, cozy hole-in-the-wall.

Great place if you like choosing the exact ingredients you want in your salad! Nice staff and good…read moreprices.

The salads are wonderful. I'm not a big salad guy, but I am always satisfied with the salad…read morechoices. The service is okay, but they focus on making you the best salad they can, which is respectable. It's a mall, get-your-food-and-sit-down place, so expect that, but since we are really there for a quick bite, it's good enough.

Update: I spoke to a manager at this location, who graciously provided a solution to our gift card…read moreissue. I am still disappointed by the lack of response from the corporate office on this matter, but the Edison location was extremely helpful in resolving my issue. Initial review: My wife and I have been going to True Food Kitchen for a while now, and really enjoy their healthy food options, but their recent lack of customer service is very disappointing. We recently purchased a gift card for True Food Kitchen but when we had problems with it, the local restaurant wasn't able to do anything. We reached out to the company they parner with for the gift cards, who told us to reach out to corporate. I left two voicemails with True Food corporate with no response, in addition to leaving email with no response either. I would appreciate it even if they couldn't do anything that they would at least get back to us and let us know that, but nothing. I commend True Food for offering such healthy eating options for people but without good customer service, I can't see it really lasting for long.

We came to the one in hackensack and figured we would give this location a try…read more The good- the kids love the butter pasta. The air fried French fries. The spring peach tea. The okay- The turkey burger. It was definitely organic since it tasted healthier. But the sauce on top was messy and could be a little spicier. The chicken panini. It was a decent portion. The bad- The sangria. It tasted more like a spritzer. The service time. It took a long time to be waited on but it was friendly. The larger party next to us came after and left before us. They also forgot the children menu. Portion sizes could be larger as most of the party left hungry.

I bumped into this diamond in the rough by happenstance and am so glad I did. Very nice staff, and…read morepretty clean establishment. They have a nice menu with a plethora of choices. Can't wait to return and suggest this to others!

Happy Saturday Adventurers!…read more This place is amazing and super cute! They have a wide selections of items to chose from as well as already set recipes of the bowls. The bowls are defiantly deceiving since they look small they're filling and deep to hold a lot of the base product. I got the Sweet Palm which is kale based, with bee pollen. The bowl was so packed with good tasting items that I had at least 3 mouthfuls left, I was stuffed. Everyone was patient and very nice, letting me try the bases to figure out if I even liked açaí. This would be a great place for after the gym if they had a few more options for protein, other than Chocolate Dream smoothie. I did see that they had a Green Energy that may be a great option when I go there next. Finding gems like this in my town is hard and I am so glad they're here!

The Automat is a great place for breakfast! There is a varied menu, but I suggest the pancakes and…read morethink they're the most worth the cost. The avocado toast, for example, isn't as filling or interesting. The autumn cloud cakes in particular are very fluffy with high-quality maple syrup and delicious cinnamon apple slices. The drinks are also quite good, and I recommend checking out the limited/seasonal menu. There usually is a bit of a wait here, especially on weekends, but there's always parking available. I'd show up early or prepare to wait around 15-20 minutes. The service is pretty efficient, but this is a popular spot, and the tables fill up pretty quickly.

Stopped in for breakfast on a weekday and very pleasantly surprised. First impressions, the staff…read morewere friendly, the place was very clean and neat and we saw some people working on their laptops. Got the Bombay Masala Omelete which was really well seasoned but felt a tad bit undercooked. Also got the Hot Masala Fries and those were really well made. Wasn't expecting to receive as many fries as we did considering it was a "small plate" menu item, but no complaints. Ordered the lava cake for our sweet tooth cravings, and this one was a bit of a miss for us. This palce is also BYOB, which was nice. My favv and most important part is that this place is dog friendly, so it was nice being able to bring our puppy to brunch with us.

Always a big fan of honey grow . this location was also superb . Service was top notch . Everyone…read morehad a bright smile in them and it is so awesome to see the positivity inside . Being a vegetarian , we have so much of options here . Lots of parking outside . Nice place inside to sit and eat . Ordered the Greek salad and it was yummy . Love their sauces too. Got a few to-go , and it tastes great with other salads too. My fav is spicy garlic sauce . Do try it . No wait time and the order was super quick .. A five star experience . I rarely give a 5 star but this place deserves it . :)

I remember liking this a lot more in college, but it might be because the one closer to my college…read morewas better. I ordered it to try the seasonal shawarma noodles bowl. It was alright. It was basically a dupe on Lebanese pasta, which I've made at home before. The chicken was okay and the veggies were a bit lacking. We also ordered the red curry and the spicy garlic one. The red curry one was as good as I remembered! But again, they went really stingy on the toppings and protein. The spicy garlic one was completely different than what I remembered! It was off putting. Overall, I'd say you could basically make everything at home with honeygrow lol.

The Lavender French martini was probably the best French martini I have had thus far…read more We came here on a quiet Sunday evening and were not disappointed. Service was quick and attentive. Love the clocks decor. The fruity pepples tres leches tasted like my childhood. Overall great vibes. Will have to check out a show next door at the Avenel Performing Arts Center one day before or after dinner. Avenel is surprising me!

I came to Caroline's Tavern in Avenel to celebrate a friend's birthday and was honestly surprised…read moreto find the place pretty empty when we walked in. From what I've heard, it usually gets packed during peak sports seasons--but we happened to hit a lull (post-football, pre-baseball, and no major games on), so we basically had the place to ourselves. That actually worked in our favor--the quieter atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy conversation without the usual sports bar chaos. Drinks were a highlight. I went with the sangria, which was refreshing and well-balanced. Instead of ordering full entrees, we decided to share a bunch of appetizers. Everything that came out looked great, and everyone in the group seemed really happy with the flavors. As someone with a gluten allergy, though, I was pretty limited in what I could order. The ribs ended up being one of my only real options--but thankfully, they were tender, flavorful, and definitely the standout for me. Still, I do wish there were more gluten-free choices, especially since we were there to celebrate and share food. One thing that stood out (in a not-so-great way) was that we felt a bit rushed toward the end of the meal. We didn't even get the chance to order a birthday dessert, which was disappointing given the occasion, but seeing since it was only our group there I'm sure they were ready to close and go home. Service overall was attentive and friendly while we were dining, so no complaints there otherwise. It was winter when we visited, but I can see this being a great spot in warmer months--the outdoor seating looks like it would really add to the experience. Parking was easy on a Sunday night, and they do have a lot, but make sure to read the signs carefully since some spots are reserved for the theater next door. Overall it has a great vibe, solid drinks, and food that people clearly enjoy--I just wish there were more gluten-free options so I didn't leave still a little hungry.

Had to stop by my favorite Wegmans when I am in the area!…read more Thank you Thank you For continuing to have recycling containers! Especially the plastic bags/etc! It's so important to recycle and reuse!

Wegmans is the kind of grocery store I truly look forward to visiting. What I love about Wegmans is…read morethat they have some unique and delicious offerings, specifically within their bakery. The cheese bread is so soft and yummy. I also love their mousse cake, eclairs, and chocolate teacups. Most grocery stores don't have a bakery with high quality desserts like these. In the frozen section, they also carry my favorite ice cream, which no other retailer carries at the moment. I will say, some of the ready-to-eat options are not the best. The sushi is still grocery store sushi and by no means exceeds expectations. I often pick up a hot sub, which also isn't the best I've had, but it does the trick. When I do need to order things at one of these stations, the service here is really nice. Wegmans also has a pretty nice seating area if you're stopping in for a meal. Wegmans is truly a dream grocery store.