Best of East Franklin, NJ
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in East Franklin, NJ — mapped and organized by category.
About East Franklin
East Franklin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 9,788.
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Metlar-Bodine House Museum
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum is a historic house on River Road in Piscataway, New Jersey, now open as a museum after extensive renovations following a fire in 2003.
The site is also known as the Knapp House or the Bodine House and is believed to be haunted.
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Best Hotels in East Franklin
7 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Brunswick
Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Brunswick is a hotel in Lawrence Brook.
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Home2 Suites
Home2 Suites is a hotel located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick is a hotel located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center
The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center is located in Raritan Gardens, offering accommodations and meeting spaces for guests.
Best Restaurants in East Franklin
104 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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418 Burgers
418 Burgers offers a variety of burgers in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge
Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge serves a variety of asian dishes in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Boom Boom Chicken
Boom Boom Chicken is a Korean‑Asian restaurant located in the Rutgers Village neighborhood.
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Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill is a restaurant in Raritan Gardens that serves Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine.
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Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes is an American restaurant located in Raritan Gardens.
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Catherine Lombardi Restaurant
Catherine Lombardi Restaurant offers Italian dishes in the Raritan Gardens area.
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China Star
China Star serves Chinese dishes in the neighborhood of Raritan Gardens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in East Franklin
24 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Akihi Bubble Tea
Akihi Bubble Tea is a café that serves bubble tea in Raritan Gardens.
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Akihi Bubble Tea
Akihi Bubble Tea is a café that specializes in bubble tea located in Raritan Gardens.
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Gerlanda's Pizza, Deli & Cafe
Gerlanda's Pizza, Deli & Cafe offers Italian sandwiches in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House
Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House is a coffee shop in Raritan Gardens.
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Khyber Coffee & Tea House
Khyber Coffee & Tea House is a café located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Livingston Student Center Multipurpose Hall
The Livingston Student Center Multipurpose Hall functions as a café within the Raritan Gardens area, offering students a place to relax or study.
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Penstock Coffee Roasters
Penstock Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in East Franklin
11 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Ale 'N Witch Pub
Ale 'N Witch Pub is a bar serving American fare in the neighborhood of Raritan Gardens.
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North Brunswick Pub
North Brunswick Pub is a bar located in the Lawrence Brook neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in East Franklin
5 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Metlar-Bodine House Museum
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum is a historic house on River Road in Piscataway, New Jersey, now open as a museum after extensive renovations following a fire in 2003.
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Zimmerli Art Museum
The Zimmerli Art Museum is located in Raritan Gardens and offers an extensive collection that includes Russian and Soviet Nonconformist Art, American art from the eighteenth century to present day, and European art spanning six centuries.
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Joyce Kilmer House
The Joyce Kilmer House is an attraction located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
Best Shops in East Franklin
6 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in East Franklin
40 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Highland Park Good Earth Garden
Highland Park Good Earth Garden is a public green space located in Raritan Gardens.
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Alice Jennings Archibald Park
Alice Jennings Archibald Park is located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Almond Drive Play Area
Almond Drive Play Area is a family-friendly park located in Raritan Gardens, offering open spaces for children to play and relax.
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Ambrose Doty County Park
Ambrose Doty County Park is a public green space located in the Raritan Gardens neighborhood.
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Bascom Park
Bascom Park is a public green space located in Raritan Gardens, offering walking paths and picnic areas for visitors.
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