Comfort Food Worth Traveling for in New Jersey

Harold’s New York Deli Restaurant, Edison. This place is legendary for serving sandwiches that are so big they could easily feed an entire family. When we say the sandwich is bigger than your head, we mean it.

Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck. Depending on who you ask, this place is a Jersey icon or a “never heard of it.” Do yourself a favor and take the drive to Colts Neck and pick up a delicious array of donuts, pies, and fresh cider.

Charrito’s, Hoboken & Weehawken. Who can argue with Mexican brunch? Huevos, anyone?

Hot Dog Johnny’s, Buttzville.· First off. how could you not love a town called Buttzville? Johnny’s is famous for taking a good dog, dropping it in the fryer. and serving it with some killer french fries and a birch beer to wash it all down.

Circus Drive-In, Wall. Since 1954, Circus Drive-In has been serving families at their cars. Check out this NJ drive-in for the old-school car hop experience from a menu that hits all the sweet spots and even throws in some seafood platters.

Halo Pub, Princeton & Hamilton Square. If you need something sweet after dinner then look no further. This Jersey dairy started in 1975 and has been scooping out amazing ice cream for decades in its two locations.

Good Karma Cafe, Red Bank. Our staff veg-head swears by this strictly vegan hot spot. Their tempeh buffalo wings are a spicy hot mess, the mini samosa pack a tasty punch, and for dessert-try a tiramisu that flips all the right switches.

~Courtesy of Plymouth Rock