New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Places to go in New Brunswick

27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

B. Nathaniel Bespoke

Shopping

B. Nathaniel Bespoke

28 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Buccleuch Park

Outdoors

Buccleuch Park

Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more.

321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Casa Ragazzi

Food & Drink

Casa Ragazzi

378 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Chai Chenak Cafe

Food & Drink

Chai Chenak Cafe

351 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Cuzin's Seafood New Brunswick, NJ

Food & Drink

Cuzin's Seafood New Brunswick, NJ

78 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Delta's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Delta's Restaurant

Brick-walled Southern eatery offering down-home dishes plus live music on weekends.

19 Dennis St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Destination Dogs

Nightlife

Destination Dogs

Easygoing bar & restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs in many global & regional styles.

101 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Esquina Latina

Nightlife

Esquina Latina

Lively, colorful lounge with Latin American food & music, plus cocktails & a patio.

25 Liberty St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Friend's Cafe

Food & Drink

Friend's Cafe

52 Robinson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Haraz Coffee House

Food & Drink

Haraz Coffee House

385 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe

Nightlife

Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe

Relaxed place with exposed-brick walls serving an eclectic pub menu alongside house-brewed beers.

392 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

Food & Drink

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

Easygoing rustic-chic coffee place serving espresso drinks & tea, along with pastries & sandwiches.

106 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

Food & Drink

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

Espresso & pourover coffee plus light fare & pastries in spacious, low-key digs with a cool vibe.

4C Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Khyber Coffee & Tea House

Food & Drink

Khyber Coffee & Tea House

110 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Old Man Rafferty's

Nightlife

Old Man Rafferty's

Bustling publike restaurant boasting a full bar, hearty dishes & large dessert menu.

106 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Rutgers Gardens

Outdoors

Rutgers Gardens

Serene, year-round destination featuring botanical gardens & a bamboo forest, plus areas for events.

130 Log Cabin Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Sahara Restaurant

Food & Drink

Sahara Restaurant

Chandeliered dining space dishes up Mediterranean cuisine within its mural-filled brick walls.

165 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

Food & Drink

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

103 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Stage Left Steak

Food & Drink

Stage Left Steak

5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

State Theatre New Jersey

Arts & Culture

State Theatre New Jersey

Nonprofit performance venue showcasing a range of entertainment including music, comedy & plays.

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Steakhouse 85 Restaurant

Food & Drink

Steakhouse 85 Restaurant

Steakhouse with a surf 'n' turf menu in an upscale space with live jazz on some nights.

85 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Stress Factory Comedy Club

Nightlife

Stress Factory Comedy Club

Comedy club hosting famously funny veterans & open-mic stars & offering American grub.

90 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Stuff Yer Face

Food & Drink

Stuff Yer Face

Bi-level spot with stromboli sandwiches & loads of international beer, plus burgers, pizza & more.

49 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Tavern on George

Nightlife

Tavern on George

Bi-level pub with live jazz & a grand, open-timbered dining room serving burgers & housemade donuts.

361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA