Got hungry while waiting for a flight, so I decided to grab a burger and fries from Shake Shack in…read morethe airport. From past bad experiences with burgers and product quality issues in many different airport restaurants, I normally don't order burgers because they are always cold, dry, tasteless, and downright horrible. But this burger from Shake Shack was surprisingly very good. I ordered from the self-serving kiosk and the wait time for my order was about 5 minutes. The entire restaurant including the counter area, dining area, and even the condiments station was all very clean and inviting. I ordered the Double Shack Burger made with two smashed angus beef patties, American cheese, and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and Shack Sauce on a toasted potato bun, an order of fries and a 20 oz bottled drink for $24.79. A little step, but of course, all menu items are à la carte, and this is airport dining. The bun was fresh soft, and lightly toasted. The burger patties were nicely smashed, hot, juicy, the cheese melted and all the condiments were fresh, cool, and bright. This burger was prepared with care and assembled beautifully to create the perfect burger. The crinkle cut fries were perfectly cooked, lightly salted, and golden brown. This was by far the BEST airport burger and fries I have ever eaten. Date of Visit: Saturday 05-03-26 Shake Shack | Newark Liberty International Airport | Terminal A

Had lunch here and enjoyed the burger with avocado, cheese and bacon. Had it with a lettuce wrap…read moreinstead of a bun. It was a little messy to eat , but very tasty. Also got their fries. Service a little slow, but organized.

It's Chipotle. So, it's Chipotle. Same. Same…read more If you've been to one, you've been to all. Difference is in the service, cleanliness, and the ingredients (while it should I taste the same, but sometimes... the rice is undercooked.. and over salted). This location is conveniently near the Prudential Center, just 5 mins. Got myself a chicken bowl - there was a 10 min wait for honey chicken. The rice was cooked - chicken wasn't tough, tomato & corn salsa has good flavors... sadly the guac was kind of bland... still a good bowl. I needed a little substance for the next 5 hours to endure a concert and a potential long commute back to the city at night. Tables needed cleaning, but overall, good enough.

I was disappointed the first time I went to this spot because I ordered ahead and all the food was…read morecold by the time I ate it! Also, the beans were on the bottom and nearly leaking through the bowl. Would I order again? Probably because of the prices compared to the spots inside Gateway. Update: I went back three more times and it's been a lot better. I guess the key is not to order ahead? lol The trick is to get here before the 12:00 rush, it'll cut time in half! It's super close to Prudential so you can have a quick bite before heading to an event. Parking is none existent so good luck if you drive in, however it's a close walk from Pru.

Hamburgao never disappoints. They have daily specials and today's was Cheesetudo which is a popular…read moreBrazilian type of burger with everything (cheese, bacon, string potatoes, ham, lettuce, tomato and a few other things). My only complaint is that fries weren't that great. Frozen fries that I make at home taste better. But other than that everything was great. Staff is always friendly.

A unique burger experience. Fresh and reminiscent of home cooking. I had the standard hamburger to…read morestart with so that no add on like the non standard mozzarella would influence the flavor. I also remove the mayonnaise, not being a mayo fan.The bun was huge containing a lot of commercial potato sticks which detracts from the burger. Please real potato products would help. The patty was too thin but good. And of course t he e corn add a nice regional touch. I think that it's a tad overpriced at $10-11. I would price it at about $7- the general price of a McDonald's Big Mac. Why? Because although it's a fresher burger with some idiosyncrasies, the Big Mac is more substantial. All in all, worth a try. Plus a lot of unique items on the menu that I look forward to trying. The burgers just need plumping up. I like them and will be back. Try them.

Tops is the tops of all NJ diners. We had a special event…read morenear by, needed a good place to celebrate and eat well. Based on prior experiences, we made a reservation which saved us. Place gets packed despite the many tables. Service was amazing, food was great (slightly higher prices than others, but the quality execution and quantity balanced it out). We had cornbread (very good), fries (was fine), chicken parm with pasta (we asked for vodka sauce which they accommodated for small charge), fried chicken (must have), churrasco steak breakfast and turkey club. No false notes that we could tell. Some standouts were mashed potatoes (really good), cornbread (toasted and slight sweet, with strawberry butter which was wild), whole wheat bread toasted (it was good I tell you) and fried chicken (it will haunt me in my hungry moments). Didn't think a diner would impact me as much, but they over delivered. Go, but make a reservation unless you want to wait.

READ FULL REVIEW!!!…read more March 2026: First time at this establishment was just ok. Hosted a very small get-together here (5 guest). Atmosphere was nice. Music was wayy too loud to hear the person you're sitting next to. Food was tasty and fresh. Coffee was good with great creamer selection (at the time). Our server was my least favorite part of this experience. He was over the top with his energy and upscale tactics (pushy with getting us to order extra drinks and appetizers despite declining). I was hosting this event and did not need him selling us after already being told "no, thank you" twice. It was awkward and ultimately changed the vibe. He hardly checked on us after that encounter and we constantly had to remind them about request that were never brought out to the table. Staff needs to be trained better. This was just an ok experience. April 2026 : What ultimately lead me to write this review was my 2nd experience at this diner. The server was a lot better than our first experience, but we did run into a few too many problems. First, we ordered coffee and are informed that per managements request, we can only have half-half or cream with our coffee. Previously they had French vanilla creamers and other flavored creamers but I guess management decided to save on the additional cost. This was a bummer especially realizing that they could easily afford creamers. This restaurant easily pulls at least $150,000 per week in revenue, so I didn't understand cheapening out like that. I still ordered the coffee. When it came to the table I added the cream into the cup only to find something floating in the coffee. I send it back and ask for a new cup, which the server politely provided. We order our meals and all goes well. Eventually two of the three meals come out and we wait for the final plate to come out. It's common courtesy to wait for everyone to have their meal before eating, so we wait. We wait about 6-7 minutes and the final plate comes out only for it to be cold. All of us ordered breakfast, so you can imagine trying to eat cold egg, potato, and sausage. We ask for the waiter, but before he could get to us the manager passes by and we let him know the issue. He takes the plate to the back and about two minutes later he comes back with the same exact plate. Before the manager arrived to take the plate away, I saw the guest split the egg half and add black pepper on everything so we knew it was the same plate and food she started eating off of that was reheated onto the kitchen grill where other food is being prepared for guest. The manager informs us that he had the chef heat the food up on the griddle and that it should be a perfect temperature. We refuse to accept the plate because it was reheated and not remade entirely. We were shocked that this was the solution even being offered. Reheating food on the griddle seemed unsafe (contamination risk, diseases, illness, etc) and offensive. No one pays these prices to have reheated breakfast served to them. I could've just made that at home for a fraction of the price. We politely refuse the reheated plate and he apologized and took the plate to the back. The server comes over to see what the issue is and we explain everything. He says that he will look into it and take that meal off the bill. Now I'm frustrated because one out of the three of us aren't eating anything and the experience was off. At this point, I'm not eating my meal but the 3rd guest is eating. So the guest who sent their plate back and myself are waiting for the 3rd guest to finish their pancakes. He ordered a stack of 4-5 chocolate chip pancakes and was happily eating away at layer by layer. Eventually he gets to the last 2 pancakes and before he adds syrup he notices what appeared to be an eyelash or short piece of hair imbedded in the pancake. Picture of the clearly imbedded hair included with this review. He immediately stopped eating and looks sick. He had already eaten 3-4 pancakes by then and the idea that he ate more of whatever that was felt unnerving, to say the least. We both start looking to see what he's looking at and long behold the hair was there. At this point we are extremely frustrated and completely over this experience. Management did not make this experience right even after addressing all of these issues both separately and together. I felt like my money was not valued and my business certainly wasn't. They did nothing to remedy these issues and I will NOT be going back to this establishment. This restaurant may look visually beautiful but the service is not. Staff needs more training, music needs to be turned down, chefs need to wear hairnets and everyone needs to follow safe food handling skills. You're putting your guest and your business at risk ignoring these issues. I really really wish I had a better experience.

This is a fast food restaurant specializing in smash burgers and crispy chicken. It is located in…read morethe Liberty Terrace food court. We ordered a Breakfast Burger ($8.45). It has Angus beef, fried egg, applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar cheese, and toasted brioche bun. It tasted reasonable. The customer service was acceptable. There are dedicated indoor seating. There is free WiFi from the airport. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are washrooms in the airport. Review 2024-057

Burgers were fantastic for airport food and in general for cheeseburgers. Chocolate shake had a…read morelot of chocolate syrup, but not as much chocolate flavor. Service was good. Ambiance - it's airport so you have to find a table.

I went here Saturday night to eat dinner with friends. The staff at the register was very attentive…read moreand welcoming. Since we were dining in, we chose to sit next to the window, which is actually pretty picturesque. The ambience feels warm like a cozy diner vibe. Their food was delicious! We ended up getting the dumpling soup, k pop chicken, and kimchi pancake! I was happy about the portion sizes, and I was delightfully surprised that the "small" kimchi pancake is actually so filling! The dumpling soup was so comforting, especially with the cold weather, and there were tiny rice cakes in there too. The k pop chicken was crunchy, and it came with a side of slaw which was also very fresh and crisp. Overall, I love this place. I've been here a couple times in the past for their bibimbap, and I've never been disappointed! Definitely will be back!

If you're looking for good Korean food in downtown Newark, don't miss BulgogiZip on Broad Street. I…read morefound this jem after a long day of summer school and dinner there hit the spot. A generous portion of bulgogi accompanied by white rice, slaw and dumplings was more than enough to fill me up and getting takeaway made my day.

Newark, NJ - we came here for a quick pre-show bite before a Sunday matinee at NJPAC since it was…read moreclose by, and wow, was I surprised by how good the pizza is for a fast-casual chain! Backed by celebrity investors like LeBron James and Maria Shriver, the concept is an assembly-line approach to customizable artisanal-style pies. Think Chipotle, but make it pizza. Personal sized, thin crust pizza (6 slices) is built right in front of you in an open kitchen, then fired in an oven for 3 minutes. You can finish things off with drizzles of various sauces or a handful of arugula if you fancy extra embellishment. Choose a signature pie or build your own - I love that you can have any toppings for one flat price. For the allergen or diet conscious: gluten-free, cauli, and keto crusts are all available alongside the original and high-rise doughs. We also tried the protein-zza, a California-style chicken & veggie pizza made with cauliflower crust. I was fully prepared to be smug about detecting the alternative crust, but couldn't tell the difference at all. It was generously loaded with toppings, and the roasted garlic really made the taste pop. Fresh, vibrant flavors all around. We went on a Sunday so it wasn't too crowded and service was swift, and the pizzas came out beautifully. For a quick-serve franchise, this place delivered high-performance pies that defied my expectations.

Don't waste your money at the Broad st one. I'm not really sir what happened but they need to put…read morewhoever they had putting the pies together back on duty. They used to use fresh ingredients and never got it wrong. The last three times I've ordered I was very disappointed. Out of all the toppings I ordered I got cheese and spinach and it tasted old, as if someone didn't pick their order up and the just reheated and resold. It's a shame because this was my go to place. I feel just because we're in Newark doesn't mean you should skimp on quality. And it was only 11:30 am.

Hands down, the best cheesesteak sandwich in north Jersey! I have been living in the Area for a few…read moreyears and moved now but I often come back to support this business and have tried many, many cheesesteaks, hoping to find one that comes even close to the ones you find in Philly with no luck whatsoever. They come with plenty of fresh delicious meat and you can order them the way you like it. The Owner always makes sure it is cooked just how I like it every time never disappointed I have my entire friends & family who come here for their cheesesteaks they have plenty of other good food I've just hooked god bless this local business. The owner acknowledges me every time I go there and to me, I take that as amazing respect plus customer service.

I ordered 2 large fat cows cheesestake sandwiches.. I wanted banana peppers. Hot peppers lettuce…read moreand tomatoes an mushrooms.. I was charged 57 dollars.. 6 dollars for lettuce and tomatoes? 6 for banana peppers? 3 for cherry pepper? Like wtf.. ill never order from here again.. if all that stuff was going to be extra why not say that when I was ordering SMH.. NEVER AGAIN

We traveled to New Jersey for the Thanksgiving holiday It was my first time to New Jersey and my…read morefirst time to a Jollibee and it definitely will not be my last! I had been aching to eat at a Jollibee for years but there are no restaurants in my state or any state near me so I was very excited to give them a try. I was greeted with a smile and when I told the girl at the register it was my first time to a Jollibee she was overjoyed and told me about each side I was thinking about picking. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The chicken was crispy and juicy and it was seasoned perfectly. They give you brown gravy for dipping but you don't need it. From what I'm told brown gravy as a dipping sauce is a staple in Filipino culture. I ordered the adobo rice and spaghetti for my side dishes. The rice was great the spaghetti will have to grow on me. The sauce was different and it had slices of hot dogs or some type of sausage in it. It wasn't offensive, it was just different. I restaurant was very clean and the walls held stories and photos of how Jolly Bee started and had plaques with awards the restaurant had won. The food far exceeded my expectations. I hope they find their way to Joplin Missouri!

On a road trip, this was the nearest Jollibee I could find. I placed an order online and was so…read moredisappointed that they had no palabok or burger steak. So I ordered the chicken instead and an aloha burger for my BF. It was so busy when I got there and had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the order. It was short of chaotic; the staff were inundated with orders, and customers kept coming in. They never updated the tracking of the order to notify customers it's ready. So my order sat at the counter for an extra 10 minutes until I had to ask the staff I've been waiting for a while. Jollibee is quite consistent when it comes to their food. But I would avoid this location at all costs. They also have security at the door, so that pretty much tells you everything you need to know about neighborhood safety. The one positive is they have plenty of parking.

I travel a lot and stay around the corner from Takorea BBQ. This is one of my favorite local…read morerestaurants. The tacos are inventive with a mixture of Mexican and Korean infused options. The fried chicken with different sauces is fantastic. And the Mexican street corn is a must have. The staff is super friendly and they always have K-pop music videos playing in the corner. Who doesn't love that? Highly recommend!

What a concept - Taqueria = Taco Korea!…read more Clean, well lit, open environment, offering plenty of seating and some fun selfie backgrounds. The service was respectful and kind. We ordered tacos (of course). Nick ordered the bulgogi tacos and I had a tofu taco and a bistec taco. Everything we had was exceptional. They also provide an amazing green salsa, but to be honest the tacos really don't need it, they have so much flavor! We are so glad we gave this place a try and recommend you do too!