New Jersey is a great foodie state, but sometimes our favorite spots get overcrowded or too popular, and it becomes time to find something off the beaten path. That’s where these New Jersey hole-in-the-wall restaurants come in. While they aren’t exactly secrets, they’re tiny dining rooms that are known for serving up delicious, memorable dishes.
- Graziano’s, Chesilhurst
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Google Local / Bob Howe Graziano’s is located on the White Horse Pike, and the small parking lot fills up fast! There are only a handful of seats in the dining room and around the bar, so expect to wait if you show up on a busy weekend night. The homemade Italian food here is delicious, though, and the house salad that kicks off your meal is fantastic. When they ask if you want to add cheese to the salad, say yes, and you’ll get delicious provolone. Graziano’s Ristoranti, 400 White Horse Pike, Chesilhurst, NJ 08089, USA
- Talula’s, Asbury Park
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Facebook / Talula’s Talula’s isn’t your typical New Jersey pizza spot. You’ll find creative, hand-crafted pies here, with tasty toppings and flavor combinations you would never imagine. They also have a bar that serves up beautiful craft cocktails. Talula’s, 550 Cookman Ave #108, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
- Noodle Gourmet, New Brunswick
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Facebook / Noodle Gourmet We’re convinced that Noodle Gourmet is half of the reason students chose to study at Rutgers. This amazing hole-in-the-wall serves outrageously tasty noodle dishes, as well as some contemporary Chinese cuisine and a variety of bubble tea flavors. Noodle Gourmet, 43 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
- Under the Moon Cafe, Bordentown
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Facebook / Under the Moon Bordentown Under The Moon is an Argentinian tapas restaurant that takes inspiration from Spanish and American cuisine as well. It is tucked away in a tiny spot on Farnsworth Ave in Bordentown and may be the state’s best-kept brunch secret, too. Under the Moon Cafe, 210 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
- Sandi’s Soul Food, Morristown
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Google Local / Sandi’s Bring a big appetite to Sandi’s, because this soul food restaurant doesn’t skimp on portions! You’ll leave here stuffed to the gills and smiling ear to ear because their homemade entrees and gourmet sides combine to create the dish of your dreams. Sandi’s, 82 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
All of these restaurants are fantastic, but this is far from an expansive list of the best tiny secrets in the Garden State! For more of our favorites, read These 8 Unique Restaurants In New Jersey Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience.
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Google Local / Bob Howe
Graziano’s is located on the White Horse Pike, and the small parking lot fills up fast! There are only a handful of seats in the dining room and around the bar, so expect to wait if you show up on a busy weekend night. The homemade Italian food here is delicious, though, and the house salad that kicks off your meal is fantastic. When they ask if you want to add cheese to the salad, say yes, and you’ll get delicious provolone.
Graziano’s Ristoranti, 400 White Horse Pike, Chesilhurst, NJ 08089, USA
Google Local / Louise Millmann
Facebook / Talula’s
Talula’s isn’t your typical New Jersey pizza spot. You’ll find creative, hand-crafted pies here, with tasty toppings and flavor combinations you would never imagine. They also have a bar that serves up beautiful craft cocktails.
Talula’s, 550 Cookman Ave #108, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Facebook / Noodle Gourmet
We’re convinced that Noodle Gourmet is half of the reason students chose to study at Rutgers. This amazing hole-in-the-wall serves outrageously tasty noodle dishes, as well as some contemporary Chinese cuisine and a variety of bubble tea flavors.
Noodle Gourmet, 43 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Facebook / Under the Moon Bordentown
Under The Moon is an Argentinian tapas restaurant that takes inspiration from Spanish and American cuisine as well. It is tucked away in a tiny spot on Farnsworth Ave in Bordentown and may be the state’s best-kept brunch secret, too.
Under the Moon Cafe, 210 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505, USA
Google Local / Eric Finkelstein
Google Local / Sandi’s
Bring a big appetite to Sandi’s, because this soul food restaurant doesn’t skimp on portions! You’ll leave here stuffed to the gills and smiling ear to ear because their homemade entrees and gourmet sides combine to create the dish of your dreams.
Sandi’s, 82 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
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