Bridgeton

Food & Drink

Downtown restaurants, neighborhood bakeries, Mexican and Latin food, pizza, diners, Chinese takeout and a growing mix of locally rooted food businesses.

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Local dining directory

Where to Eat in Bridgeton

This expanded directory covers currently substantiated food-and-drink businesses physically inside Bridgeton, not only GF/DF locations. Grocery stores without a primary dining purpose remain on Business & Shopping.

41 listings

Carmelo’s Ristorante

Italian / Pizza · 31 E Broad St

Family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria; current ordering information documents a gluten-free pizza crust.

Inka Chicken Restaurant & Bar

Peruvian / Latin · 22 S Laurel St

Peruvian-inspired rotisserie chicken, Latin dishes, sandwiches and a full bar.

Novedades Espinoza

Mexican · 37 S Laurel St

Mexican restaurant and market with current listings identifying vegan options.

Fuleen Meng Restaurant

Chinese · 103 E Commerce St

Chinese-American takeout and delivery in the downtown commercial district.

Tio Santos Restaurant

Mexican · 694 N Pearl St

Family-run Mexican restaurant serving breakfast and casual meals.

El Pacifico

Mexican Seafood · 892 N Pearl St

Mexican seafood, tacos, ceviche and aguachile; current menu/listings document vegan choices.

Century Bakery

Bakery / Dessert · 525 N Pearl St

Long-running bakery known for doughnuts, pastries, cakes and baked specialties.

Terrigno’s Bakery

Bakery / Dessert · 632 N Pearl St

Traditional neighborhood bakery with doughnuts, pastries, cookies, cakes and breads.

Rudolphi’s Italian Bakery-Deli

Bakery / Deli · 34 W Broad St

Family-owned Italian bakery and deli serving subs, sandwiches and baked specialties.

Big John’s Pizza

Pizza · 90 E Commerce St

Long-running downtown pizzeria focused on made-to-order pies and party trays.

Lam Fong Chinese Food

Chinese · 31 E Broad St

Neighborhood Chinese takeout with classic combination plates and vegetarian selections.

El Pastorcito

Mexican · 48 S Laurel St

Mexican comfort food, family-style plates and casual takeout/dine-in.

Bridgeton Family Diner

Diner / American · 825 N Pearl St

Classic diner with all-day breakfast, comfort food and a broad family menu.

La Mixtequita

Mexican Snacks / Ice Cream · 123 E Commerce St

Mexican snack shop with ice cream, treats and made-to-order food.

New Hop Shing Kitchen

Chinese · 143 Irving Ave

Neighborhood Chinese takeout serving combination meals and familiar Chinese-American favorites.

Taco La Calaka

Mexican · 125 E Commerce St

Family-owned taqueria with tacos, burritos, tortas, seafood and casual meals.

Chilango Taco Loco

Mexican / Tacos · 6 E Broad St

Street-style tacos, birria specialties and late-night casual dining.

Venus Chinese Restaurant

Chinese · 68 S Laurel St

Budget-friendly Chinese takeout and casual dining.

Panaderia El Miron

Bakery · 52 E Commerce St

Mexican bakery offering breads, pastries and sweet baked goods.

D’sFruta

Mexican Snacks / Ice Cream · 8 Washington St

Fresh fruit, smoothies, ice cream, elotes and Mexican snack specialties.

La Bonita Paleteria & Snacks

Ice Cream / Snacks · 32 E Commerce St

Paletas, ice cream, fruit snacks and Mexican-style treats.

Los Molcajetes Taqueria Restaurant

Mexican · 155 Irving Ave

Taqueria serving tacos, birria, tortas, burritos and other Mexican favorites.

Taqueria el Potrillo

Mexican · 26 N Laurel St

Small taqueria known for tacos and casual Mexican meals.

Good Flavor

Chinese · 753 E Commerce St

Chinese takeout serving fried rice, wings, combination plates and familiar favorites.

Crown Chicken & Grill

Chicken / Grill · 744 E Commerce St

Quick-service chicken, burgers, gyros, fries and grill fare.

Red Brick Tavern

Bar & Grill · 870 N Pearl St

Neighborhood tavern and bar-and-grill destination on North Pearl Street.

Lolita’s Bar & Lounge

Bar & Grill · 500 N Pearl St

Local bar and lounge serving casual food and drinks.

Pastelmex

Bakery / Mexican Sweets · 694 N Pearl St

Mexican bakery and sweets shop with cakes, pastries and specialty treats.

Taqueria El Prieto

Mexican · 851 N Pearl St

Neighborhood taqueria specializing in tacos and authentic-style Mexican dishes.

Donatello’s Pizza

Pizza · 14 N Burlington Rd

Neighborhood pizzeria serving pies, slices, wings, cheesesteaks and Italian-American takeout.

Dunkin’

Coffee / Donuts · 125 S Pearl St

Coffee, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and quick-service drinks.

Domino’s Pizza

Pizza / Delivery · 39 N Laurel St

Pizza, wings, bread sides and delivery/carryout service.

Taco Bell / KFC

Fast Food / Tex-Mex & Chicken · 101 S Laurel St

Co-branded quick-service location serving Taco Bell favorites and KFC chicken items.

Wendy’s

Fast Food · 39 E Broad St

Burgers, chicken, salads, breakfast and other quick-service fare.

Bridgeton Market Deli

Deli / Sandwiches · 534 Irving Ave

Neighborhood deli serving subs, cheesesteaks, breakfast and quick meals.

Taqueria El Flaco

Mexican / Tacos · 47 Myrtle St

Local taco shop serving Mexican street-food favorites.

El Sabor Mexicano

Mexican · 101 E Commerce St

Downtown Mexican restaurant serving tacos, tortas, tostadas, drinks and traditional comfort food.

Shanti Jamaican Restaurant

Jamaican / Caribbean · 694 N Pearl St

Jamaican comfort food including curry dishes, oxtail, patties and traditional sides.

El Huarache Veloz

Mexican · 17 N Laurel St

Small taqueria centered on huaraches, tacos and traditional Mexican dishes.

Sandwich Construction (Cmart)

Deli / Cheesesteaks · 176 N Pearl St

Made-to-order deli counter with sandwiches, cheesesteaks, wings and quick meals.

McDonald’s

Fast Food · 56 E Broad St

Burgers, breakfast, fries, coffee and other quick-service staples.

Dining areas

Bridgeton’s Food Corridors

Laurel Street

Mexican and Latin restaurants, markets, taquerias and neighborhood takeout.

Broad Street

Pizza, Italian food, bakery/deli fare and downtown quick-service options.

Commerce Street

Pizza, Chinese takeout, snack shops and courthouse/downtown dining.

North Pearl Street

Diners, bakeries, Mexican seafood and other neighborhood destinations.