Commerce Downtown Kitchens
“The selection of food dwarfs that of Metro Cafe and is cheaper too ($5.99/lb vs.”
“They're even trying a brunch menu on sundays
To add to all that, the staff knows my face and is super friendly.”
Commerce Downtown Kitchens
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
6 reviews
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To be honest, I think most of the cooked food here is pretty greasy. I don't like seeing all that oil at the bottom of my meal. I will go occasionally because you can pick what and how much you want to eat and it's cheaper than the metro cafe. The food over all is good to mediocre depending on what you get.
Maybe I need to go back again because I don't get this place. I've got a few times but this jack-of-all trades has never impressed with quality or prices.
I would lower expectations before checking this place out, you might be disappointed!
Good selection of hot items, the fruit is usually fresh (but sometimes not fully ripened), & the lines move quickly.
The brioche is my go to snack, usually very fresh & perfectly chewy
The breakfast buffet is also pretty diverse. This place is cleaner than most buffets, & the price is pretty good; i believe around 5.99/lb
Hideki is absolutely right. Compared to Metro Cafe who charges $7.49, Commerce Food Court definitely outshines them in terms of quality AND price.
Once in a while they have pepper Beef Ribs. Beef Ribs!!! I swore I busted a gut that afternoon, but definitely food coma for sure. Their cold side is also pretty good – lots of salad/ fruit/ seafood selections.
One thing though is to keep in mind this is a buffet and like all buffets, it's best to go early, like 12 for the primo/ freshly cooked stuff. I wouldn't come here after 1:30pm. Also stay away from the Cheesesteak guy between the cashiers- waaay too greasy.
Had the breakfast buffet
Eggs were a little over cooked and fruit wasn't that fresh, and turnover was cold
Sausage, potatoes, and corn beef hash were pretty good
You pay by the weight which could be a good deal if you pick the right foods
commerce food court is a five star rating for hot-buffet and grill-cooked food in downtown newark. and it's been five star for a number of years.
very important note: it's a breakfast and lunch place only; no dinner.
there's a large selection of hot food dishes to choose from and they're all tasty. the fruit is fresh. the place is clean. and there's ample seating.
if you're getting food to go, the cashier is quick. i say this because, if you've been to some places in newark, then you know that this is not always the case. i merit high marks for quickness.
at the grill, you can get a great breakfast sandwich fast in the morning before work. plus, they also sell those brioches, the same ones sold in penn station. i'm a uber-fan of these (especially the spinach and cheese ones).
also, the people working there are friendly and that's something, for me at least, that always enhances the experience.
not sure if the sushi bar is considered part of commerce food court for the purposes of the review, but i think it's actually pretty good. you can get your standard rolls there. i personally think both the sushi and sashimi deluxe are good deals and worth it if you're craving sushi in newark.