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    Thomas Edison Service Area

    3.4 (79 reviews)
    ModerateRest Stops
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sy L.

    I had to stop at the Thomas Edison service area for some coffee. They have a Starbucks available within the service area. The service area presented as clean.

    Chunjai K.

    Nice to have a service stop during driving hours. Clean bathroom, variety in food court, Starbuck and convenience Store. Plenty of table and space to eat. The day I went to was on weekday, so it was crowned, everything was good and after I have enough taken a break. I'm ready to go to my destination.

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    Jessica A.

    Busy place on a Saturday morning! I placed a mobile order on the Starbucks app, went to the bathroom, grabbed my drink, filled up the car with gas and was on my way. Very efficient pit stop!

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    Susan C.

    Compared to your average rest stop this one is fairly modern, clean and new. This is one of two stops directly across from each other along NJ turnpike in Woodbridge. Each one has a few food stalls, and a travel convenience store. This one had Pret a Manger, Burger King, Chik-Fil-A, Starbucks and a Z Market. At around 9am on Saturday there weren't too many people in line for the food spots though Starbucks was a happening spot with a consistent flow of people ordering and waiting for drinks. There's a fair amount of seating, prob enough for a hundred people. Bathrooms were in pretty good condition and decently clean.

    Marissa L.

    This service area reopened a few years ago, and it is so much more comfortable and spacious now. The bathrooms seem larger, and there was no line at all even when the food areas were busy. There are also Edison quotes sprinkled around the building design if you're looking for some history. They have some of the common rest stop food options (Starbucks, Auntie Anne's, Burger King), but also Chick-fil-A and Pret here. Of course, I was there on a Sunday, so Chick-fil-A was closed, meaning all the other lines were longer and slower. We picked up a pretzel from Auntie Anne's after being disappointed with the sandwich options from Pret (not the same variety as the city stores if you have dietary restrictions), and it was delicious and buttery. While on the long line, you could see them making the pretzels and it was nice to get something hot and fresh. (Note that they do not take the app/rewards.) I like the next stop going southbound (Molly Pitcher) a little better, but I would stop here again.

    Ramesh A.

    I visited this service area when I was returning from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, around 10:30 p.m. at night. The service area is well lit, have sufficient parking lots and a gas station, lot of food options including Chick-fil-A, starbucks, there is a store that contains variety of travel need items, and a very well maintained restroom. There is plenty of space to dining. We were going to take out from Chick-fil-A, which was the store open at that time, but I'm glad they had some food options, and another store over the area had salads that are pre-made. Overall, a good rest area will maintain worth the stop.

    Shyne F.

    Love this rest stop! Starbucks, Burger King, Chic Filet, what else could one want or wish for lol. Restrooms are always clean and staff is super friendly!

    Neal E.

    We stopped in here to take a bio break, stretch our legs, refuel with some fast food, and refuel our brain cells with Starbucks caffeinated goodness. The place was very busy! But we got everything we needed to get us on down the road for another 4-5 hours of driving! #ThomasEdisonServiceArea

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    Robert S.

    Beautiful, modern, clean and very well lit with large windows....this rest stop is really nice and roomy. Plenty of choices of fast food places to eat and markets to shop. I went to get some air for my tires and the air pump was broken...unfortunately. Otherwise, a great service area. You could find Burger King, Starbucks, Pret, Annie's Pretzels, etc..

    Me & Beautiful, caring Victoria!
    Dolores A.

    Great stop for on the road travel! Restrooms were plenty & clean! Several good food area to choose from Chick filet, Burger King, Star Bucks, mini pantry, etc. Best part was the extraordinary customer service of Victoria Pena(?), the ladies room attendant. We stopped through on a Thursday, 6pm ish to use the facilities. I had my yeti and dropped my small magnetic slider to the lid. After I noticed it missing, I went back to the restroom. Although Victoria could speak no English & I no Spanish, I was able to describe by hand and with the few words I could remember from my HS class, what I was looking for. She shook her head "no" and I left as she had not seen it. As my hubby & I took a minute to relax, I saw Victoria coming through the crowded plaza & to my surprise, she was looking for me...as she passed me while looking through the crowds, I called out to her "Amiga" with my limited Spanish. She turned and came to us with the biggest smile ever! She had found the "small" piece...amazing!!! I thanked her and off she went. We were so thankful of her kindness that I went back to find her and tip her. She immediately shook her head no, conveyed it wasn't necessary. I insisted and placed it in her pocket. I hugged her and we took this picture! So thankful for good hearted caring people in this world! It means alot to take the time & just be kind!!! She made my day!!!

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    This chick-fil-a was quick! Was my food delicious? Yes! Was my order correct? Not one bit! But the staff was polite!

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    If you have to go pee pee, are in need of a drink, snack or gasoline......then this place was practically made just for you.

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    Ask the Community - Thomas Edison Service Area

    My mom lost her drivers license, cc, and cash at this rest stop on Friday? Obvi the cash is gone, she cancelled the card, but I'd love to know if there's a way to call/contact the rest stop to check if her license was found/turned in. Any ideas? TIA

    I found this number: (732) 750-8779

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    Stopped to use the restroom and this has to be one of the nicest rest stop areas I have ever been to from a looks perspective.

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    Nice little rest area. Plenty of food options and a mini convenience store. Bathrooms were clean…read moretoo. A great option for those traveling.

    What I particularly like about these rest stop/service areas is that they offer just about…read moreeverything you need. This is none other than the "Molly Pitcher Service Area" located in the township of Cranbury, NJ. Located directly off of the New Jersey Turnpike (Highway 95), this massive rest stop has been operating strong dating back to 2007. It was also the perfect place to get out, stretch, and fuel up on our drive from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA. As for some of the food establishments that this service area offers, you have quite a few options including a "Shake Shack", "Panda Express", "Chick-Fil-A", "Starbucks", and "Subway". And some of the amenities includes a baby changing station, gas/diesel stations, EV charging, public restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and cash withdrawals (for a small convenience fee). In addition to all of this, there is even a large convenience store (similar to a "Wawa") which is perfect for buying bottled beverages, lottery tickets, maps, sunglasses, or snacks to take with you. I also wanted to add that they offer plenty of seating much like what you'd find in a large cafeteria/banquet hall. The look and feel of this place is almost reminiscent of a small shopping mall from the 90's but is a much more efficient and user friendly way. The best part about this is that they are open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. However, some of the food places do close (so don't expect to get your Chick-Fil-A at 3:00am on a Sunday). But for what this place offers, it is ideal and quite efficient if you're on a long road trip. Also remember that since you're in New Jersey, it is illegal to pump your own gas so keep that in mind. All in all, "Molly Pitcher Service Area" gets the job done to keep us Americans on the go. My rating, an above average four stars.

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    This is the first rest area shortly after entering the New Jersey Turnpike heading southbound after…read moreleaving New York City and the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. My visit here was on October 5, 2019. After some issues debarking the cruise due to technical issues, we got to our driver to get us back to southern New Jersey where we would be staying for a few days before going home. All of us needed to use the restroom, so we stopped at this rest stop. This was a typical rest stop, but not like others I have seen in New Jersey along the turnpike. This rest area had a convenience store and gas. Many of the others have more options than a convenience store, such as fast food restaurants and the such. The good thing is that we weren't looking for any food items, just the restroom. The restrooms here were clean and maintained, which you don't always find at rest areas. The inside was your typical convenience store, but a bit larger. There's lots of snack and drink items here if you are looking for that kind of stuff. There is a Sunoco gas station at this rest area as well if you need gas. Gas was not needed at this time, so there was no stop there. Overall, this was just a rest stop. If you need to get some gas, use the restroom, or just get a few snack type items, this would be a place to stop. Further down, it seemed quite a few of their rest areas were closed for renovations. Although there was nothing to wow me about this place, it did get the job done and back on the road to my destination.

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