New Jersey’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Is Among Best In America

It is often a quiet and cozy restaurant, aka a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant, that is among the favorites around the nation and for us right here in New Jersey. We love a place with less glitz and more good food and service.

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Just like we love comfort food, like chicken pot pie or mashed potatoes or spaghetti and meatballs, or mac and cheese, we love comfort restaurants. I think that's why Jersey diners are so popular. They serve comfort food in a comfortable setting. These types of locations are exactly what made a recent list of cozy places to dine in America.

America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants

According to a recent article by Sarah Ramsey for Mashed, she examined these comfy restaurants and shared her pick for New Jersey. "While they may not have what it takes to earn a Michelin star, many hole-in-the-wall restaurants across the country contain hidden treasures in the form of great food. You might have to look hard to find some of these eateries — they are often small and out of the way, and they usually don't look like much on the outside. Some of these gems are bona-fide dives ... but inside you'll discover amazing meals and a crowd of hungry locals."

New Jersey's Best Comfy and Casual Restaurant

To find New Jersey's best hole-in-the-wall restaurant, you will have to visit Union County. According to Mashed, American Melts in Kenilworth is Jersey's best cozy spot to eat. "This tiny restaurant (so tiny that there's no indoor seating) packs a super cheesy punch, and reviewers love it. At American Melts, you can build your own grilled cheese with a huge number of options — like roast beef, caramelized onions, and herb aioli — or order one of the chef's combinations."

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American Melts is located at 515 Springfield Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033