Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Newark: 2:40 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (973) 273-0091 to confirm.
About Cornbread Newark
Looking for a soul food restaurant in Newark? Cornbread Newark is at 915 Broad St, Newark, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 222 restaurants, cafes and bars in Newark. Expect mid-range prices, around $20–30 per person.
Cornbread Newark is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 43 items across 10 sections, including A La Carte, Catering - Dessert, Drinks, Sides, and Vegetable Plate. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $89.99, with a typical item around $14.99. You will find options like Whiting (3) A La Carte, Peach Cobbler (Small) Catering, and Southern Twang.
Service options include delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. For questions or orders, call (973) 273-0091.
Quick facts
- Category
- Soul Food Restaurant
- Address
- 915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
- Phone
- (973) 273-0091
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 43 items · $1.50–$89.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for soul food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cornbread Newark’s weekday schedule with 6 other soul food restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 83% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 64. 100% of soul food restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Cornbread Newark is one of them.
Compared with 6 other soul food restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for soul food restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 6 menus with 345 priced items from soul food restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.70 and $16.95.
At Cornbread Newark the median listed price is $14.99, higher than the typical $10.00 for soul food restaurants in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Cobbler | 83% | $5.37 |
| Potato Salad | 67% | $8.44 |
| Black Eyed Peas | 67% | $6.75 |
| Corn Bread | 50% | $1.10 |
| Sweet Potato Pie | 50% | $4.25 |
| Chicken Wings | 50% | $7.95 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cornbread Newark there are 24 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 77 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (11), Burgers & Fast Food (10), Cafes & Coffee (8), and European (7).
29 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Breakfast & BrunchIHOP< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanChateau of Spain Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeT.m. Ward Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisHobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant0.2 mi
What to expect at a soul food restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cornbread Newark's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Cornbread Newark open on Sunday?
Yes, Cornbread Newark is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Cornbread Newark located?
Cornbread Newark is located at 915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102.
What is the phone number of Cornbread Newark?
You can call Cornbread Newark at (973) 273-0091.
Does Cornbread Newark offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cornbread Newark offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cornbread Newark?
The typical price range at Cornbread Newark is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $89.99.
Is Cornbread Newark wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Cornbread Newark good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is Cornbread Newark open late?
Yes – Cornbread Newark is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Cornbread Newark?
There are 77 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cornbread Newark. Nearby options include IHOP (< 0.1 mi), Chateau of Spain Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), and T.m. Ward Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
How much do soul food restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 6 menus with 345 priced items from soul food restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.70 and $16.95.
