Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Newark Central Business District, Newark

Erik • September 21, 2012Go with a friend. Each get a different sandwich and go halvsies. Win. Corned Beef and Pastrami is delicious. Add the swiss.

Carolyn L. • December 30, 2018The donuts, bagels, coffee and lattes are all yummy. Black Swan is a small cozy place that is warm inside when it’s cold outside. The barista is welcoming and friendly!

Andrew R. • May 28, 2014Great Latin spot in the Newark business district! My favorite is the Pollo La Plancha!

Tom G. • September 2, 2011A Rutgers-Newark institution. Great chicken fingers and awesome lava fries (with hot sauce). PBRs are super cheap, too.

Haley V. • October 17, 2014Tasty falafel and tabbouleh. Great for vegetarians. The staff is super friendly too

Joe L. • April 3, 2017The pizza is great and the atmosphere is good too. Also, try out the delicious lemonades and pure sugar cane sodas.

NJ.com • March 24, 2011The $5.99 lunch special includes an ample-sized entrée, plus rice and veggies. Try the Cubano sandwich and the pan con lechon (marinated roast pork and toasted bread).

Gabe C. • February 12, 2018Boar's head cold cuts and an awesome board of custom sammies to power your lunch.

Manny A. • July 11, 2010Any of the cheesesteaks are awesome as well as the wings. Sliders are good if you are in the mood

Paula B. • February 18, 2018Combo Platter is a good choice and it’s awesome. As side hummus - amazing -and falafel! Don’t forget the baklava for dessert.

Sadira H. • June 28, 2017Protein omelette was delicious. Great service as well. Follow them on Instagram.

Briana W. • September 3, 2015Nice and lovely restaurant. THE bread is to die for!!! I usually get the garlic shrimp and rice though. ITS A DELICIOUS MEAL CHOICE. $14, Lots of shrimp and rice. Half of It will fill you up.

Nikki C. • May 22, 2017We had great service and food! Something held up our order in the kitchen though and we were almost late to our show next door.

Paula B. • February 4, 2018Small but cozy place. Very good attendance. Try Roasted Chatham Cod is divine.

Jeannette L. • September 24, 2016Get a Kentucky Mule (whiskey and ginger beer). It's good here!

Latisha M. • August 12, 2010Great sandwiches and great service! Come on in for breakfast or lunch... Enjoy!

Itala C. • July 12, 2013The taco salad bowl is exquisite. The establishment is clean and the staff is friendly and efficient. I will go back! :)

Louie L. • April 27, 2015All the foods here is good. But my favorite is the Talipa dish snd the Chicken dish serve on a real plate. Try it, you will love it.

Jeannette L. • September 24, 2016Good, quick, take-out lunch option M-F if you work in the area

Jeanne M. • April 17, 2023The Carpaccio was delicious. Paella for 2 was excellent. I enjoyed the sangria special made with figs - very light.

Latisha M. • August 17, 2011Amazing Garlic knots ...but sauce is extra.

Ricardo G. • March 14, 2015Good food, good attention, nice place to get lunch to go

Bro • June 29, 2012Probably one of the best coffee roasters outside of Seattle. They have been here for over 100+ yrs generations of family. Simply sinful, jersey blend are among their best

Melanie J. • December 6, 2017Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious! Probably the best lunch spot in Newark. Tip is to go before or after lunch rush when line can be through the door.

D. J. T. • November 29, 2012They Always Make My Tea or Coffee Perfect!

John S. • August 4, 2017Need a quick bite when you work upstairs? Queen can make it happen. Fast, efficient and pleasant. The pizza is solid, too.

Ishan C. • December 2, 2010Try their Blue Mist flavor

Lenny G. • August 2, 2015Amazing Service and fun menu. Love their blueberry BBQ sauce. Skip the dry chicken dishes and go for one of their other fun menu items.

Just_J M. • March 24, 2011Chicken kabob platter is awesome!!