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

1. 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.

Divy T.Divy Tolia: Coffee is fantastic

Rob B.Rob Brogan: Excellent pour over. Generally also just the best coffee shop in Newark.

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

2. La Cocina

8.5
61 New St, Newark, NJ
Latin American Restaurant · Newark Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

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

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

James M.James Martin: I loved this plae

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

3. Blaze Pizza

8.3
691 Broad St, Newark, NJ
Pizzeria · Newark Central Business District · 13 tips and reviews

Addison D.Addison Dixon: Everything! I got the BBQ chickn personal pizza and it's delicious!!! My friend got the red vine.... It's to die for! This is my first time here and it's been a great experience! The staff made this!

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.

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

5. Delicias De Minas Restaurante

8.8
168 McWhorter St, Newark, NJ
Brazilian Restaurant · North Ironbound · 21 tips and reviews

Lorayne C.Lorayne Constant: Authentic brazilian food. Love it

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.

6. Krug's Tavern

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

Corin L.Corin Lianides: get the huge hamburger and drink cheap RedHook IPA's

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!

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

7. Hobby's Delicatessen

8.6
32 Branford Pl (at Halsey St), Newark, NJ
Deli · Newark Central Business District · 36 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Azelby: They have really excellent veggie and vegan sandwiches. Vegetarian Reuben is delicious!

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.

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

8. Green Chicpea

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

Haley V.Haley Vingsness: Tasty falafel and tabbouleh. Great for vegetarians. The staff is super friendly too

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

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.

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

9. Calandra's Bakery

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

iPrinceMBiPrinceMB: Absolutely delicious cakes! Try the chocolate cake!

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.

10. Fornos of Spain

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

David A.David Arroyo: Paella Marinera and a pitcher of Sangria is all you need to feel good!

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!

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

11. Halsey Deli

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

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

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

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

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

12. Teixeiras Bakery

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

Brittany G.Brittany Guillory: Delicious parties. Everything I asked about had "sweet eggs" :)

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.

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

13. Aguilas de Mexico

7.8
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

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

Lisa F.Lisa Flowers: Amazing food made by amazing people!!

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

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

McWhorter Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Newark.

15. McWhorter Barbeque

7.7
104 McWhorter St (at Green St), Newark, NJ
BBQ Joint · North Ironbound · 24 tips and reviews

Jacqueline M.Jacqueline Mosquera: Garlic shrimp, chicken, ribs and pork chop are all a safe bet. Cheap too.

KristinaKristina: You're at a BBQ joint--don't get the fish. The BBQ chicken is on point as are the prices, even if it's cash only.

Natalia V.Natalia Viso: Just had lunch with my dad: 1 lg wine, 1 soda, whole chicken, whole rib, and a platter of fries for $13. Can't beat that!