12 Mom & Pop Restaurants In New Jersey That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For
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New Jersey has hundreds of amazing restaurants, but there’s something extra special about the “mom and pop” restaurants that make you feel like part of the family. There’s at least one in every community, bringing people together. Here are 12 mom-and-pop restaurants in New Jersey that offer that friendly vibe along with fantastic food. Please note that they are listed in no particular order; each restaurant is amazing in its own way.
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Have you been to any of these restaurants? What was your experience like? Many of the best, most authentic mom-and-pop restaurants in New Jersey are hidden gems with a limited online presence – do you have any you’d recommend? For more local favorites, check out these 8 tiny restaurants in New Jersey.
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What diners should I visit in New Jersey?
Who doesn’t love a good diner? Providing comfort food with nostalgia is the allure of these eateries. Jefferson Diner in Lake Hopatcong has received many accolades and awards in New Jersey and you’ll see why when you visit. Its extensive menu has some excellent Greek food and pierogies plus diner favorites, so it will be easy to find something to order. Another favorite diner is called Broadway Diner located in Keyport and, best of all, it serves breakfast all day! This diner has been voted one of the best in New Jersey.
Where can I find the best brunch in New Jersey?
Weekend brunches are something to look forward to and with so many places to eat in New Jersey, our Memorable Mimosa Mile In New Jersey may be your best bet to find some. And you can follow along with your friends! Start at Bin 14 and have their Zeppolini Brunch, with or without cocktails. The weekend brunch menu at The Brass Rail offers two courses and a drink. Try the sweet potato crepes and apple bacon cheddar grilled cheese. So good!
What food is New Jersey known for?
If you’re from New Jersey, you probably know the best spots to get hoagies (sub sandwich), rippers (fried hot dogs), tomato pie, disco fries, pork rolls. Sloppy joes, and panzerotti (fried pizza). These are just a few of the foods the Garden State is known for. And if you haven’t tried them, you are missing out! Read about these and more in our post, If You Grew Up In New Jersey, You Definitely Love These 10 Classic Dishes.