La Cocina is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

1. La Cocina

8.8
61 New St, Newark, NJ
Latin American Restaurant · Newark Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

Nelson G.Nelson Guas: Some of the best food I've had! Chef was great! Atmosphere cozy

KristinaKristina: The workers are super nice and their rotisserie chicken combos are on point! Great place to grab lunch near Rutgers.

James M.James Martin: I loved this plae

Black Swan Espresso is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

2. Black Swan Espresso

8.9
93 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ
Coffee Shop · Newark Central Business District · 13 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Williams: Great selection of coffees & prep methods (pour over, aeropress, etc). Good donuts / pastry, friendly service (Adam is great) and chill space with WiFi & good music.

Carolyn L.Carolyn Lewis: The 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!

Divy T.Divy Tolia: Coffee is fantastic

Blaze Pizza is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

3. Blaze Pizza

8.2
691 Broad St, Newark, NJ
Pizzeria · Newark Central Business District · 13 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe Lutz: The pizza is great and the atmosphere is good too. Also, try out the delicious lemonades and pure sugar cane sodas.

Reign L.Reign Low: Try the "RED VINE" ... Red sauce, ovalini mozzarella, parmesan, basil, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil drizzle. I just added green peppers, mushrooms. Blaze pizza on fleek for 2016!

Brea S.Brea Simpson: I can’t ever quit you.

McGovern's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

4. McGovern's Tavern

8.8
58 New St (btwn Halsey St. and Washington St.), Newark, NJ
Bar · Newark Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

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

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a longneck Bud. Listen to the locals. Read more.

Adrian J.Adrian Javier: Moe is the best bartender.

Hobby's Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

5. Hobby's Delicatessen

9.0
32 Branford Pl (at Halsey St), Newark, NJ
Deli · Newark Central Business District · 36 tips and reviews

ErikErik: Go with a friend. Each get a different sandwich and go halvsies. Win. Corned Beef and Pastrami is delicious. Add the swiss.

NewarkPulse .comNewarkPulse .com: Corned Beef please!

Jeff M.Jeff Myers: Corned beef. Whoever is adding cheese is a lost soul in a world of meat. Less is more. Corned beef on rye. Done.

Delicias De Minas Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

6. Delicias De Minas Restaurante

8.9
168 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ
Brazilian Restaurant · North Ironbound · 21 tips and reviews

Diana G.Diana Goncalves: Food is awesome! Meet is tender and very family friendly!

Christian Højtved P.Christian Højtved Pedersen: Great food! It's a fun experience eating there.

Bleno P.Bleno Paula: Everything is good

Krug's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

7. Krug's Tavern

8.7
118 Wilson Ave. (at Napoleon St), Newark, NJ
Irish Pub · North Ironbound · 41 tips and reviews

Arvind J.Arvind Jaggi: Buffalo Blue burger - outstanding! It’s worth a detour when flying out if EWR just to taste these mammoth satisfiers. Truly unique and totally worth it.

Lamar H.Lamar Harris: Best Burgers in Newark

Nick F.Nick Foden: Get your ass in here for a pizza burger with spicy sauce! Amazing!

Branch Brook Park is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

8. Branch Brook Park

8.9
Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ
Park · Forest Hill · 27 tips and reviews

Lenny G.Lenny Gallo: An excellent place to relax and have fun.

Cory BookerCory Booker: Cherry Blossom Festival every April - check out over 4,000 cherry blossom trees, more than any park in the country!

Crystal W.Crystal Ward: Beautiful Atmosphere on this Lovely Day ;)

Green Chicpea is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

9. Green Chicpea

8.6
59 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
Mediterranean Restaurant · Newark Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lohmann: Best falafel I've ever had. One of the best lunch places in the downtown area. Clean and fun environment to enjoy a quick meal.

MatherMather: Put red hot sauce on everything. DO IT.

Brea S.Brea Simpson: It’s like Halal Guys but not as bad for you.

Calandra's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

10. Calandra's Bakery

9.0
204 1st Ave, Newark, NJ
Bakery · 25 tips and reviews

Adena M.Adena Misiewicz: Calandra's is the ONLY place that I go to order desserts for my own family, parties held and business meetings I hold. LOVE that bakery!!!

Matthew J.Matthew Jourdan: the new deco is on.point the style is wider and they had free cookies and danish

Suzanna K.Suzanna Kureshepi Garguilo: Get there when the bread cones out IG the oven. And have butter on ya lol

Fornos of Spain is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

11. Fornos of Spain

8.9
47 Ferry St, Newark, NJ
Spanish Restaurant · North Ironbound · 97 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca Burkett: Fried milk! All the food is delicious, come hungry :)

Theresa W.Theresa Willms Cataldo: The chorizo is a must!!

Jodi L.Jodi Luminiello: If you haven't tried this place, you MUST! The red sangria, garlic shrimp & the monk fish are just some of my favs!

Aguilas de Mexico is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

12. Aguilas de Mexico

8.0
118 Pacific St (Chestnut St), Newark, NJ
Mexican Restaurant · North Ironbound · 6 tips and reviews

Jordanna O.Jordanna Oliveira: Number 4 is amazing! Great place, great price and great service!!! I loved it !

Tim D.Tim Dunphy: Highly recommended! Funny tho that someone categorized "Spicy Brazil" as Mexican. Arriba!! LOL

Ray C.Ray Casas: The salsas green and red perfect dip for the food

Halsey Deli is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

13. Halsey Deli

8.2
147 Halsey St (Acadamey Street), Newark, NJ
Deli · Newark Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews

Kevin H.Kevin Hall: Wheat honey wraps roast a turkey

Gabe C.Gabe Colon: Boar's head cold cuts and an awesome board of custom sammies to power your lunch.

Danielle J.Danielle Johnson: Best sandwiches around my job. Order over the phone during lunch because the line is crazy.

Soul Food Chess House is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

14. Soul Food Chess House

7.8
1075 Broad St (south st and lincoln park), Newark, NJ
Southern Food Restaurant · south broad st · 9 tips and reviews

Mateo R.Mateo Rodriguez: Turkey wings and oxtails are both great

William L.William Lovelace: All meals.hit the spot.

Nasihah F.Nasihah Faruq: The food here IS THE BEST!!!!

Teixeiras Bakery is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

15. Teixeiras Bakery

8.4
184 Ferry St (Van Buren St), Newark, NJ
Bakery · North Ironbound · 25 tips and reviews

AndreaAndrea: The pasteis de nata are the best I've ever had. Every time.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Home to Portuguese breads and pastries. The light egg custard tarts with shatter-crisp pastry are a Newark must-eat.

RocaRoca: Good bread, delicious hot chocolate, pity that the place has little space to accommodate customers.