Union County • Clark, New Jersey

Clark

Food & Drink

Clark has a broad dining mix for a compact township: classic diners and delis, Italian, Portuguese barbecue, Japanese, Thai, Mexican, pub food, pizza, coffee, bakery, desserts and a deep fast-casual lineup.

Dietary filters

GF and DF badges appear only when current published menu or allergen information supports them. NJTGO does not infer dietary compatibility.

No current listings have enough published information to support that dietary badge.
Allergy & cross-contact caution: A GF or DF badge identifies a current published option, not an allergen-free kitchen. Shared fryers, ovens, grills, prep surfaces and utensils can create cross-contact. People with celiac disease, food allergies or medically necessary restrictions should verify ingredients and preparation directly every time.

Full-service restaurants, diners & pubs

Paragon Tap & Table

77 Central Avenue • 732-931-1776

Gastropub with American/contemporary dishes, craft beer and private-event options. Current menus identify multiple gluten-free choices, GF pizza/buns and explicit vegan selections. The restaurant also warns that its fryer is not gluten-free.

GF options publishedDF via vegan options

Manny's Diner

1030 Raritan Road • 732-382-7755

Family-owned diner with all-day American comfort food, breakfast, bakery desserts and a full bar.

Bistro 1051

1051 Raritan Road • 732-680-1051

Italian seafood grill and sushi bar with banquet and catering options.

Tarantella's Ristorante

1199 Raritan Road • 732-396-3701

Long-running Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a substantial current gluten-free menu including pizza, pasta and entrée options.

GF menu published

Clark White Diamond

1207 Raritan Road • 732-574-8053

Classic compact diner known for griddled burgers and breakfast.

Oh' Brian's on the Green

1300 Raritan Road • 732-669-9024

Pub and American restaurant inside the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex.

Applebee's Grill + Bar

1255 Raritan Road • 732-381-1429

Casual American bar-and-grill at Clark Commons.

Chili's Grill & Bar

225 Central Avenue • 732-815-0600

Casual American/Tex-Mex chain restaurant and bar.

Italian, pizza & neighborhood favorites

Phillippo's Pizza & Restaurant

1053 Raritan Road • 732-381-4800

Classic New Jersey pizza, Italian entrées, subs, wraps and catering.

Pompeii Pizzeria

72 Westfield Avenue • 732-381-6240

Neighborhood pizzeria and Italian takeout. Current menu publishes a gluten-free cheese pizza.

GF pizza published

Blaze Pizza

1255 Raritan Road • 848-666-1225

Build-your-own pizza at Clark Commons. Current corporate information publishes gluten-free crust choices plus vegan cheese/vegan toppings, while warning that all pizzas share preparation and oven environments.

GF crust choicesVegan/DF choices

International cuisine & specialty dining

Clark Bar B Que

1419 Raritan Road • 732-396-4600

Portuguese-influenced charcoal barbecue with grilled meats, rice, fries and family-style takeout.

Momotaro Japanese Cuisine

1425 Raritan Road • 732-396-8668

Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, rice/noodle dishes and bento-style meals.

Deli King of Clark

30 Clarkton Drive • 732-574-2040

Full-service kosher delicatessen and restaurant with takeout and catering.

Kosher

Monkey Thai Diner

291 Central Avenue • 732-388-4441

Thai restaurant with curries, noodles, stir-fries and vegetarian dishes. Its current menu marks specific dishes GF and provides gluten-free customization on selected items.

GF options published

Mexican & fast-casual

District Taco

1189 Raritan Road • 848-316-7010

Tacos, bowls and customizable Mexican fare. Current ordering explicitly supports gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan diet notes on qualifying choices.

GF ordering supportedDF ordering supported

Chipotle Mexican Grill

1255 Raritan Road • 732-381-0527

Burritos, bowls, tacos and salads. Current corporate allergen information states that flour tortillas contain gluten while rice, beans, vegetables, salsas, chips and guacamole are vegan; cross-contact remains possible.

GF ordering choicesVegan/DF choices

Bubbakoo's Burritos

301 Central Avenue • 732-428-4148

Customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and catering.

Jersey Mike's Subs

301 Central Avenue, Unit 4 • 908-543-8550

Hot and cold subs. The chain publishes allergen information and warns that cross-contact is possible; confirm local availability of special bread/products directly.

Panera Bread

1255 Raritan Road, Unit 510 • 732-850-9007

Bakery-café with sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods and beverages.

Smoothie King

301 Central Avenue, Unit 7 • 732-215-4534

Smoothies and nutrition-focused beverages.

Quick service & familiar chains

Wendy's

59 Central Avenue • 732-340-9494

McDonald's

108 Central Avenue • 732-396-3445

Burger King

118 Central Avenue • 732-574-0813

Coffee, bagels & breakfast

Espressito Cafe

60 Westfield Avenue • 848-304-3135

Independent coffee shop serving espresso, matcha, tea, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, panini and light lunch.

Bagel Supreme — Clark West

1045 Raritan Road • 732-382-2435

Bagels, breakfast and sandwiches.

Bagel Supreme — Clark East

35 Westfield Avenue • 732-943-2988

Bagels, breakfast and sandwiches.

Dunkin'

315 Central Avenue • 732-943-7145

Coffee, doughnuts and breakfast items.

Dunkin'

196 Westfield Avenue • 732-574-0715

Coffee, doughnuts and breakfast items.

Starbucks

1085 Central Avenue • 732-769-8196

Standalone coffee-shop location.

Starbucks at Target

45 Central Avenue

In-store coffee counter at Target.

Bakery & desserts

Vaccaro's Bakery

20 Clarkton Drive • 732-381-8564

Long-running neighborhood bakery with Italian-style pastries, cakes, cookies, breads and doughnuts.

Duck Donuts

77 Central Avenue • 732-540-8711

Made-to-order doughnuts and coffee.

Crumbl

1255 Raritan Road • 732-540-1845

Rotating cookie and dessert menu.

It's Delicious Ice Cream

152 Central Avenue • 732-540-8642

Family-owned ice cream shop with hand-scooped ice cream, sundaes, shakes and event truck service.

Markets, prepared food & catering

Whole Foods Market — prepared foods

1255 Raritan Road • 732-381-1010

Hot bar, prepared foods, bakery, sushi, pizza and sandwich counters within the Clark store.

ShopRite — prepared foods & bakery

76 Central Avenue • 732-381-7600

Supermarket deli, bakery and prepared-food departments.

ACME — deli & prepared foods

1060 Raritan Road • 732-340-0056

Supermarket deli, bakery and prepared-food departments.

Holiday Inn Clark — on-site restaurant & bar

36 Valley Road • 732-574-0100

Hotel restaurant/bar serving breakfast, dinner and drinks.

How NJTGO applies GF & DF badges

GF means current published information identifies a gluten-free or gluten-friendly choice. DF means current information supports a dairy-free or vegan choice. These badges describe available options—not the safety of the full kitchen.

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Food & Drink researched September 2026. Menus, ingredients and hours can change frequently.

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