The Good Eats Experience - Newark, New Jersey

Chef R. H. J.

Well, well, well, we finally found a restaurant that knows how to cook some great comfort soul food, and not to say there aren't any others.

I've seen them advertise a lot on social media, and with the name and pictures of their food, we were attracted to go there.

When we walked into The Good Eats Experience located at 85 Mulberry Street in Newark NewJersey in a really nice neighborhood, we were surprised to see that the restaurant was tiny, but the aroma caught us. Drawings on the walls talk about who they are. To select your food, it's done online and was a little confusing as to where this and that was. Therefore, the person behind the counter had to help me.

I was interested in their baked macaroni and cheese, so I asked for it as a side dish and let me say it was delicious. You could taste the variety of cheeses along with other seasonings that made this dish delicious. Along with that, my selection was jerk chicken, rice, and yams. I enjoyed their version of jerk chicken as it wasn't too spicy, but I couldn't taste the jerk seasoning, but let me say it was sooooo good. They manage to season the rice along with a sauce that enhanced it to another great level. Then there were the wonderful yams dripping with flavor. Perfectly cooked made them melt in your mouth.

The next dish was primarily the same, but he wanted buffalo chicken tenders. However, his sides were the same as mine, but when we were practically in Jersey City Heights and we opened the container, they didn't include his sides. I heard this is a problem with their service. I called the restaurant, and the owner was very nice and removed his dish from the bill. Thank you very much, Jazzo.

Overall, we enjoyed the food and the experience we had. Maybe behind the counter could look a little more organized to the eye, and gloves should be worn when serving food, but the overall look of the restaurant was very nice. The two gentlemen behind that counter were very nice, and the portions were great. Of course, they didn't know upfront why we were there, so I guess the portions were the way they serve everyone. I'm going back one day to see the improvements.

I really enjoy going to The Good Eats Experience, and on a scale of 1-10, I give them 8.5. This is because two sides were forgotten and the tidiness of where the food was being served from. Would I go back and recommend for you to try their food, of course. Go and taste greatness and home cooked food at its best. Tell them Chef Rene Hewitt sent you.

Yvette L.

This was my first time stopping at this place, I got the wings with the Sexy sauce (spice and sweet)— I also got fried shrimp, macaroni salad and green beans. The wings were EXCELLENT!!! 10 outta 10! My mother and I loved the mac salad and the greens were great! The shrimp was good too! I will
definitely be returning very soon!!!

Maya S.

The honey garlic wings are so good I've been back 4 times. The yams are also really good. The mac & cheese, sexy wings, meatballs and fried corn are just alright in my opinion. Waffles were my least favorite.

I've found ways to work around the slow service by ordering online. A few times my order has been ready earlier than the estimated time. I recommend calling to make sure they're open before going to the restaurant.

Update: Food is still consistently on point but last week my wing and meatball combo had no meatballs so I had to drive back to the restaurant for them. I do recommend checking your pick up order before leaving.

Neomi N.

This used to be my fav soul food spot in Jersey but it’s fallen off SO bad.

The mac and cheese looks better than it tastes. It was dry and salty. And kind of cold. Def didn’t hit like it used to. (sidebar: someone I know delivered a instacart order here and the order contained lots of ragu cheese sauce.) not sure if corners are being cut due to the cost of groceries but store bought cheese sauce is crazy!

The meatballs also don’t hit like it used to. They were okay but nowhere near as good as before. Also kind of cold.

I saw them scoop my mac and meatballs out of the tray so I don’t know how they were sort of cold if they came out the tray. Did the flame go out?

With all that being said, I’m gonna come back for the sexy wings and macaroni salad, two of my fav items on the menu and HOPE that they still hit the same.

Calori V.

This is actually my third time ordering from this restaurant and I wanted to wait to review based on the other reviews I’ve seen. Mainly for consistency.
Now, I ordered through UberEats. I did not go in person because people have complained about the extreme wait time and bad service.
Now 1st order, Mac and cheese was Mac and cheesing. They called for my “don’t put anything on my broccoli” request, which was great, right. Only issue was that they did not put sauce on the side, I HATE a soggy wing or any soggy food for that matter.
The second order, still didn’t listen to my request for the sauce on the side and there was a puddle of sauce in the bottom of my tray, Mac was still Mac’in though.
Third times the charm right? no… although they did listen to my “sauce on the side” request. This time evening was soggy because they aren’t using the sectioned containers (for whatever reason) so the broccoli juice did what….🤬 AND the Mac and cheese has left the building, it was highly under seasoned, which is a HUGE no-no.
Consistency is key for me and when the food is not up to par all the time. It’s an issue. Went from good to nah, I’m not doing that again. Also did not receive my Jazzo lemonade…
Will not order again or recommend to anyone else moving forward…

Ramon D.

I ordered takeout & work around the corner. The wait was 1/2hr-45minutes but it’s worth it. My meal was ready within 5minutes after I arrived there. The food tasted amazing, the seasoning & consistency was just right. The portions are wholesome just as the menu offers. I recommend them if you like comfort foods in big portions. The fried chicken was immaculate & it was just plain so I can imagine how good it would taste flavored. I got yellow rice & macaroni/cheese. Both were excellent I’m trying the collard greens or yams next time. That Mac & cheese is top tier. I am definitely going back to try the Swedish meatballs or salmon. ❤️🖤💚

Anthony L.

First time indulging in this delicacy. Had the pleasure of meeting Jazzo who blessed my meal.

It was absolutely delicious! I will be back fasho

Jasonn D.

The Good Eats experience has a very good menu with a ton of options for any palate. They are also super generous with their portions and sauces !