Route 516 restaurant corridor
Heirloom Kitchen, Mezcal, Via Sposito, Elizabeth's Italian, Cozy Cafe, G'ZEPPS, Krispy Pizza, Round Pie and other neighborhood restaurants create one of the township's strongest dining clusters.
Route 516 · Route 9 · Glenwood Green · The Shoppes · Laurence Harbor
Old Bridge Food & Drink
A deep township dining guide covering established local favorites, newer 2026 openings, cafés, bakeries, markets, pizza, international cuisines and verified dietary-option filters.
53dining & food listings
8verified GF-option entries
5verified DF-option entries
15noted 2026 openings
Allergy & cross-contact caution: GF and DF badges mean the restaurant currently publishes gluten-free/gluten-friendly or dairy-free/vegan menu paths. They do not mean an allergen-free kitchen. Shared fryers, grills, utensils and prep surfaces can cause cross-contact. Contact the restaurant directly about celiac disease or serious food allergies before ordering.
Old Bridge's dining landscape
Route 9 destinations
The Shoppes at Old Bridge, Glenwood Green, Old Bridge Gateway and established freestanding restaurants have made Route 9 a broad mix of casual, international and destination dining.
Waterfront neighborhoods
Laurence Harbor and the township's eastern neighborhoods retain delis and neighborhood food businesses that serve a different part of Old Bridge from the Route 9 core.
Find a place to eat
Market / Prepared Foods
Aiello’s Market & Catering
Old Bridge Township
Italian market and catering; verify current location/hours before visiting.
Grocery / Market
ALDI – Old Bridge Plaza
Old Bridge Plaza, Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Discount grocery supermarket.
Grocery / Market
Bhavani Food Market
1052 Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
South Asian grocery market at Old Bridge Gateway.
American
Bubba’s 33
Old Bridge Township
American comfort food, burgers, pizza and sports-bar style dining.
Italian
Cafe Luna
3679 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Long-running Italian restaurant in Renaissance Plaza.
Tea / Café
ChillChai Lounge
2026 opening
3841 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Artisan chai, bubble tea and light bites at The Shoppes at Old Bridge.
Mexican / Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill
GFDF
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Custom bowls, tacos and salads. Official allergen guidance identifies gluten-avoiding and vegan/dairy-free paths; shared preparation requires caution.
Café / Breakfast
Cozy Cafe
2026 opening
2638 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Breakfast, café fare and casual dining.
Bakery / Sweets
Duck Donuts
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Made-to-order donuts and coffee.
Italian
Elizabeth’s Italian
2026 opening
2658 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Italian dining on the Route 516 corridor.
Mediterranean
EVOO Mediterranean Cuisine
2026 opening
3843 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Mediterranean restaurant and café at The Shoppes at Old Bridge.
Italian
Feast Italian Kitchen
2026 opening
3899 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Italian restaurant with handmade-pasta and wood-fired focus.
Italian Café
Filoncino
2026 opening
The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3801 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Italian-inspired café with espresso, pastries, panini and light fare.
American / Bar & Grill
General Saloon
Old Bridge Township
Established casual restaurant and bar; confirm current hours.
Coffee
Gregorys Coffee
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Specialty coffee and café items.
Pizza
G’ZEPPS Old School Italian Pizza
2026 opening
2581 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizzeria on Route 516.
New American
Heirloom Kitchen
3853 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Chef-driven restaurant and cooking school on Route 516.
Deli
Hoffman’s Deli – Laurence Harbor
Laurence Harbor, Old Bridge Township
Neighborhood deli serving the waterfront side of the township.
Stir-Fry / Salads
honeygrow
GFDF
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Custom stir-fry and salads; current menu materials label gluten-free and vegan choices.
Pizza / Halal
Jaan’s Pizza
42 NJ-34, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizza and casual fare with halal offerings.
Sandwiches
Jersey Mike’s Subs
1068 Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Subs and sandwiches at Old Bridge Gateway.
Pizza
Krispy Pizza
2590 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Local pizzeria on Route 516.
Japanese / Tea
Kyuramen x TBaar
2026 opening
3885 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Ramen and Japanese fare with tea drinks at The Shoppes at Old Bridge.
American / Social Dining
Madison Modern Social
2026 opening
The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3801 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Shareable plates and social dining.
Mexican
Mezcal
292 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Modern Mexican dining on Route 516.
Pizza
Mike’s Pizza
1016 Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizzeria at Old Bridge Gateway.
Thai / Halal
N Thai Palace
3366 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Thai restaurant with halal offerings.
Diner / American
Old Bridge Diner Family Restaurant
GF
1146 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Large all-day diner menu; current official menu lists multiple gluten-free pancakes, waffles, crepes, entrées and desserts.
Pizza / Italian
Old Bridge Restaurant & Pizzeria
GF
3165 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizza and Italian fare; current menu lists gluten-free pizza.
Japanese / Sushi
Osaka Sushi 2
2026 opening
1447 NJ-18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Chinese / Fast Casual
Panda Express
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Fast-casual Chinese food.
Chinese
Panda House
2026 opening
2633 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Chinese takeout on Route 516.
Bakery Café
Panera Bread – Old Bridge Gateway
1066A Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Bakery café with sandwiches, soups, salads and coffee.
Bakery Café
Panera Bread – The Shoppes
The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3801 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Bakery café serving the newer Shoppes complex.
Bakery Café
Paris Baguette
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Bakery café with breads, pastries, cakes and coffee.
Bowls / Smoothies
Playa Bowls
GFDF
2020 Hwy 9 South, Unit 103, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Fruit bowls and smoothies. Brand FAQ says most items are dairy-free and gluten-free granola is available; cross-contact risk remains.
Italian
Ponte Vecchio
Old Bridge Township
Italian dining on the township’s established restaurant scene.
Dessert
Rita’s Italian Ice
Old Bridge Township
Italian ice and frozen treats.
Pizza
Round Pie Pizza Company
2323 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizzeria on Route 516.
Burgers / Fast Casual
Shake Shack
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Burgers, fries and shakes.
Grocery / Market
ShopRite – Glenwood Green
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Full-service supermarket anchoring Glenwood Green.
Mexican
Sofia’s Taqueria
Old Bridge Township
Mexican restaurant; confirm current address and hours before a special trip.
Asian / Fast Casual
Teriyaki Madness
1050A Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Teriyaki bowls and fast-casual Asian fare at Old Bridge Gateway.
Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse
1001 Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Steaks, ribs and American fare at Old Bridge Gateway.
Steakhouse
The Chop Shop Steakhouse
2026 opening
3889 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Steakhouse at The Shoppes at Old Bridge.
Mediterranean
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
GFDF2026 opening
2040 Hwy 9, Suite 101, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Official menu marks multiple gluten-free and dairy-free items, including dolmades and hummus.
Poke / Seafood
The House of Poke
2026 opening
4024 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Poke bowls and casual seafood-focused fare.
Breakfast / Brunch
Turning Point
GFDF
2020 State Route 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Current menus identify gluten-free/gluten-friendly items and vegan options; kitchen warns cross-contact can occur.
Italian / Pizza
Via Sposito
GF
3857 County Road 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Italian restaurant and pizzeria; current published menu lists gluten-free pizza and cauliflower crust.
Pizza
Vinnie’s Pizza Old Bridge
2026 opening
1061 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Pizzeria on Route 9.
Convenience / Prepared Foods
Wawa – Glenwood Green
Glenwood Green, 2000 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Convenience market with made-to-order food and beverages.
Fast Food
Wendy’s
Old Bridge Township
Burger chain location serving Old Bridge.
Chinese
Wife’s Kitchen
Old Bridge Township
Chinese restaurant serving the township.
Dietary-option evidence used for badges
Old Bridge Diner
Its current official menu explicitly lists many gluten-free items, including pancakes, waffles, crepes, chicken fingers, entrées and desserts.
Official menu/siteTurning Point
Current menus mark GF/GFA choices and vegan options, while also warning that the kitchen is not gluten-free and cannot guarantee against cross-contact.
Old Bridge locationThe Great Greek
The Old Bridge menu labels specific gluten-free and dairy-free items, including dolmades and hummus.
Old Bridge menuPlaya Bowls
The brand states most shop items are dairy-free and that gluten-free granola is available, while noting cross-contamination risk.
Old Bridge locationhoneygrow
Current menu guidance labels gluten-free rice-noodle and rice bases and vegan options.
honeygrowVia Sposito & Old Bridge Pizza
Both publish gluten-free pizza choices. Via Sposito's menu lists a 10-inch cauliflower-crust GF pizza; Old Bridge Pizza lists gluten-free pizza on its current menu.
Markets, groceries & bakery stops
Old Bridge's food scene extends beyond sit-down restaurants. ShopRite anchors Glenwood Green; Bhavani Food Market serves Old Bridge Gateway; Wawa adds convenience and prepared food; Paris Baguette, Duck Donuts, Panera and Gregorys Coffee add bakery and café choices. Prepared-food markets and delis also serve neighborhood communities throughout the township.
Dining directory reviewed September 2026. New restaurants can change hours and menus quickly; dietary accommodations should always be reconfirmed directly.