Location: Chester
Top Restaurants in Chester
Chester Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Chester
Chester is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,649, reflecting an increase of 14 (+0.9%) from the 1,635 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 421 (+34.7%) from the 1,214 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Chester
1. Thai Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Dreijunge
Love this little byob in the Streets of Chester shopping area. Everything is fresh-Oscar & his staff consistently provide high quality, authentic Thai cuisine. I like that you can order the heat level according to your taste. 5 elephants is the hottest. Yummy Thai right in town!
2. Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By paul3776 - Paramus, New Jersey
Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor may be the best homemade ice cream we've ever had. Serving both soft & hard ice cream (48 flavors) in a large variety of cones and cups. Decorated ice cream cakes and bulk pack ice cream is also available. Parking lots available at the side and rear of the shop.
3. El Monte Coffee Roasters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Abby_Mapes - Gaborone, Botswana
The first thing to mention is the staff: very friendly and approachable. You're instantly welcomed. Popped in for coffee on the way to hike the AT. Lattes were good. I wish we'd known about the empanadas and we would have visited for breakfast and coffee! Would go back to try them if I ever find myself in Chester again!
4. Bagel Cafe of Chester
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Dreijunge
visited Millies Meatballs & Pizza with my family last week for the first time. Won't be the last! We shared a sausage coal fired pizza-was sooooo delicious, two types of meatballs-one came with fresh mozzarella, the other in a fantastic vodka sauce. We also tried a sausage calzone, which was equally wonderful-the ricotta was great. Service good, wine list from local merchant delivered,mor BYOB.
5. Redwoods Grill and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
A wood burning grill is the focus of Redwoods cuisine. We feel that the flavors of food cooked over an open fire are enhance like wine aged in oak barrels.
Reviewed By ab1324 - Morris County, New Jersey
My boyfriend and I went to Redwoods this past Saturday. We were child free and wanted a nice, quiet lunch. Not to be had for at least the first twenty minutes we were there until they finally left and by then I just had a bad headache. We were seated quickly but in an area near a family with three loud, out of control children that the adults just seemed to ignore like this was Chuck E Cheese. In hindsight, I should have just asked to be moved but the host also should have noticed we were dining alone and probably didn't want to be seated next to the table whose kids were throwing napkins on the floor and running around. The servers all looked frustrated and helpless and I cannot blame them but as a decent restaurant in a nice area they should have had the manager address this in a respectful but firm manner. You cannot control peoples children but it was pretty clear they were disturbing others and that is where management can step in. My suggestion would be for the host/hostesses to try and not seat couples dining alone near the families with a bunch of kids especially unruly ones. The food was good otherwise. My boyfriend had a burger and I had the crab cake sandwich. The portions were generous and the service was prompt and friendly. They have a nice outside patio I could see and overall the meal was good but when you have people around you acting like they are at the zoo it can make for an unpleasant dining experience.
6. Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By raraavis17 - Newark, New Jersey
I needed favors for my baby shower, and I headed to this bakery based on reviews. I spoke with a worker there, and she was really helpful. She gave me the email address and told me Cheryl, the owner, would be able to give me more information since she is the baker. I interacted from that point on with Cheryl via email, and she was very responsive. She was also very patient with me as my requests changed. I originally wanted to do a 2 tiered cake with a galaxy/cosmos design, but I just couldn't afford to do that. Instead, I ordered 5 dozen chocolate covered oreos and 5 dozen chocolate covered oreos with a fondant star decoration (the theme of my baby shower was stars/cosmos). The bakery can wrap them for you for an additional charge, but I wrapped them myself because I wanted to put one of each cookie in a bag with a hand written thank you tag (pictures attached).
I picked up my order a week before my baby shower, and the cookies were still awesome the day of the party. I met Cheryl when I went to pick up the order, and she was super nice. She even gave me a few extra cookies. The worker behind the counter was also really helpful with boxing up and bagging my order.
Oh, and I also ordered a few cupcakes just to taste a product from the winner of Cupcake Wars. The full size cupcakes were awesome! But the smaller, mini cupcakes I tried were quite dry. It's possible they were sitting out all day. But the regular size cupcake is definitely yummy!
Overall, the whole experience was great! Everyone I worked with was wonderful and helpful.
7. Maria's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By forthe2kids - Chester, NJ, USA
Better than Dunkin' Donuts, no need to go to Starbucks. Maria's is great for that quick cup of coffee or light bite. I love going in to see her specials and what's in her glass bakery case, and it's wonderful to support a hard working woman who gives her customers her all.
8. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Jeremy R - Chester, Virginia
I go here whenever possible. The service is great, and they always have a smile and get what I need right away. If there's ever a mix-up, it's my fault not theirs. The bakery is the freshest of any Dunkin' i've been to, and the donuts are always fresh despite what others in the area have. Compared to Starbucks down the road, this Dunkin beats it in affordability and quality. This is a prime location for your morning Dunkin' run!
9. Starbucks
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony G - New Jersey
Starbucks Chester has very good service and food and drinks. The atmosphere is very good, for you can meet people and do work there. The prices can be a little high on some things, but in general, a great place to eat and sit down at.
10. Yophoric- Frozen Yogurt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By NewJerseyBitsy - New Jersey
You control your portion size, flavors and toppings, that is if you can stay in control. Many delicious, creamy flavors to choose from and you can sample the flavors before you commit. The kids who work there are usually very friendly, too! Great place to go!
