BMIE Market 07036
Union County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 45,671 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±205 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,239 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±489 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 41,970 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,586 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $91,882 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,701 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.3 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,668 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±75 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $417,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±14,054 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 91 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 07036 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 14.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +37.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +54.2% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +49.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 100 (range 92–107) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.0 per year, r² 0.78) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 87 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 07036. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.78, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 567, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 87.3 | 87 | 40% | +34.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70.2 | 70 | 35% | +24.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 67.7 | 68 | 25% | +16.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 87 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 45,671 | 96 | 40% | +38.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,882 | 75 | 40% | +30.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,239 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 37.9 | 76 | 35% | +26.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 19.9 | 37 | 25% | +9.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 45,671 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,882 | 75 | 20% | +15.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.8 | 62 | 50% | +31.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 37.9 | 76 | 30% | +22.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 54.2 | 69 | 20% | +13.7 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (230)
By cuisine
American 34 · Sandwiches 26 · Coffee 19 · Pizza 19 · Bakery 18 · Italian 14 · Latin American (other) 14 · Asian 11 · Chicken / wings 11 · Dessert 10 · Burgers 9 · Chinese 8 · Mexican 8 · Caribbean 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 5 · European 5 · BBQ 4 · German / Eastern European 4 · Spanish / tapas 4 · Peruvian 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Brazilian 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Indian 1 · Japanese 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Sushi 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 150 · Quick service 45 · Bakery 25 · Casual dining 23 · Bar 20 · Specialty food shop 18 · Dessert 17 · Café 12 · Coffee shop 12 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Other 6 · Buffet 2 · Delivery-focused 2 · Catering 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria of Linden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 691 W Edgar Rd | open |
| 25 Burgers 30 Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 510 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Abigail's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European · European | 804 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Al & Tucky's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 3 S Wood Ave | open |
| Alabrasa Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Latin American (other) · Coffee | 1600 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 9 W Price St | open |
| Anceca Foods, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Apple Food Service of Linden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 671 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 671 West Edgar Rd. | open |
| Aroma Cafetero USA | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 530 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Bakers Bounty | Bakery | Bakery | 7 Maple Ave | open |
| Baldi Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Coffee | 1801 S Wood Ave | open |
| Baskin-robbins | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 531 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Bell'Amore Imports | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery | 300 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Bella Gina's Italian Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Italian · Sandwiches | 1025 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Big Al's Hometown Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1110 S Wood Ave | open |
| Bigbluessubshop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 239 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 820 W Edgar Rd Unit B | open |
| Blended Flavors Restaurant & Bar | Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 628 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 1143 W Saint Georges Ave | open | |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 200 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Blue Sunday Bar & Grill Blue Sunday Bowie | Casual dining · Bar | Asian | 830 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar | Chicken / wings · American | 1135 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1005 S Stiles St | open |
| Cafe Noelle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 523 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Cafelombia | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 1915 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Cairo Falafel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 106 N Wood Ave | open |
| Carvel | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 15 N Wood Ave | open |
| Charcoal Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 523 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 901 W. Edgar Road Linden, NJ | open |
| Chēēque's | Bar | 1230 E Linden Ave | open | |
| Chevys Fresh Mex | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1150 S Stiles St | open |
| Chevys Fresh Mex Chevys Fresh Mex | Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1150 S Stiles St | open |
| Chick-Fil-A Chick-fil-A | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | Linden 900Wedgarroad Linden Nj | open |
| Chicken Coop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 237 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Chinese Gourmet Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 120 N Wood Ave | open |
| Chop Spot BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Steakhouse · BBQ | 889 N Stiles St | open |
| Chubbys Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1801 S Wood Ave | open |
| Cinderella Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Bakery · American | 217 N Wood Ave | open |
| City Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 239 E Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| City Hall Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Cluck U Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 917 S Wood Ave | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1701 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Cos's Corner Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 701 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Costas Café Bakery & Deli | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Bakery | Coffee · Sandwiches · Bakery | 2432 E Linden Ave | open |
| Craven BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Spanish / tapas | 1137 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Criollo Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 226 S Wood Ave | open |
| Danny Britt's Baking Co | Bakery | Bakery | 105 W Munsell Ave | open |
| Dave's Hot Chicken Dave's Hot Chicken | Quick service | 850 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Deli King Of Linden | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 628 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Domingos Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Roselle St | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1600 E St. Georges Ave | open |
| Don Julio Luncheonette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 133 N Wood Ave | open |
| Don Julio Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 322 Gesner St | open | |
| Doughboy Johnnys | Bar | Italian · Vegetarian | 1120 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Dragonfly Linden Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 661 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Dragonfly Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 661 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Dream Upscale Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1410 E Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Duck Donuts Duck Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 820-B W Edgar Rd | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2251 East Edgar Road | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 651 North Stiles Street | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 126 East Edgar Rd | open |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1001 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 531 N Wood Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 701 E Edgar Rd | open |
| El Dorado Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 218 N Wood Ave | open | |
| El Dorado Spanish Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 218 N Wood Ave | open |
| Epic Credit Solution Llc-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 225 N Wood Ave Ste 9 | open | |
| Fernando's bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 5 Sherman St | open |
| Fill-it-up Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2300 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Flaming Grill and Buffet | Buffet | Asian · Chinese | 1701 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 810 W Edgar Rd | open |
| G&S Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | Worth Ave | open |
| Galema Unique Taste | Buffet | 133 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Garden State Double-drive/linden Associates, L.p | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 901 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| George's Corner Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 319 Roselle St | open |
| Gfdl,llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1306 E Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Gmiranda Enterprises, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1025 W Saint Georges Ave | open | |
| Godfathers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 701 E Edgar Rd | open |
| Gold Leaf Pastry Shop & Cafe | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 900 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Good Shepherd Haitian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1314 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Great Wall Chinese Kitchen Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 924 S Wood Ave | open | |
| Grill Nunos Bbq | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ · Steakhouse | 300 Roselle St | open |
| Guevara Brothers L.l.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 804 W Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Hook & Reel Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar USA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 687 W Edgar Rd | open |
| III Amici Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 1700 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Innovate Stones Inc.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 720 E Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Inspo Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 27 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Island Cafe Rock | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Chicken / wings | 515 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| J&J Italian Ice | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Italian · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 626 W Milton St | open |
| Jack and Jill Ice Cream Co. | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2575 Brunswick Ave | open |
| Jain Foods | Other | 1231 E Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Jame S. Cecire Corp, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1230 E Linden Ave | open | |
| Jay's Chicken & Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 2517 E Edgar Rd | open |
| Jersey Hot Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 62 Route 10 West | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 683 W. Edgar Road Store #5 | open |
| Joanie's Hot Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · American | 2046 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Johnny Prince's Famous Bayway Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Italian | 2019 S Wood Ave | open |
| Johnny's Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 706 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Just Asian Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 601 E Linden Ave | open |
| Kashmir Crown Baking Llc | Bakery | Bakery | 710 W Linden Ave | open |
| Kinya Ramen · Sushi · Bubble Tea Kinya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1701 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Kitchen 27 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | American | 200 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Lapretes Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7 Maple Ave | open | |
| Linda's Driftwood Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 344 S Wood Ave | open | |
| Linden Bww Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1701 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Linden Garden Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 897 N Stiles St | open |
| Linden Hot Bagels and Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 105 N Wood Ave | open |
| Linden Kitchen Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 424 Roselle St | open |
| Linden Ny Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2517 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Linden Rotisserie | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 691a W Edgar Rd | open |
| Linden's Burritos Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1701 W Edgar Rd Ste J | open | |
| Linden, NJ - Legacy Square Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 820 WEST EDGAR ROAD LEGACY SQUARE | open |
| Lindy's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1601 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Linwood Inn Taphouse and Pizza | Bar | Pizza | 19 S Wood Ave | open |
| Little Italy Pizzeria-Linden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1728 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Los Barrilitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2000 E Linden Ave | open |
| Luna Lounge | Bar | 1906 E St Georges Ave | open | |
| Main Moon Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 427 N Wood Ave | open |
| Mami's Cocina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 449 N Wood Ave | open |
| Market Deli and Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European · European | 11 S Wood Ave | open |
| Mazors Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 19 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 107 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Melón y Melames | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 1600 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Menchie's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 691 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Mery Cake | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 226 S Wood Ave | open |
| Meson Tropical | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 23 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Mike's Tavern | Bar | 1105 Roselle St | open | |
| Milano's Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3401 Tremley Point Rd | open |
| Moes Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1701 W. Edgar Rd. | open |
| Momma's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 236 S Wood Ave | open |
| My Car Care Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 615 W Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Napoli Italian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 523 N Wood Ave | open |
| New Eastern Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 714 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Niecy's Mac & Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1600 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Paila con Leña Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 10 E Blancke St | open |
| Palm Bagel | Other | Sandwiches | 515 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Pan PA Ya Pan Pa´Ya! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 521 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Panas House 🇻🇪 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 222 S Stiles St | open |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 850a W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 910 W Edgar Road | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 355 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Pappardello | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 221 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Park Avenue Delicatessen of Linden | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 313 N Park Ave | open |
| Park Diner And Pancake House | Casual dining | American | 1932 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Parkview Tavern & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 2048 E St Georges Ave | open | |
| Paschal Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Pho Minh's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 430 N Wood Ave | open |
| Pies On Stiles | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 877 N Stiles St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 428 W Saint Georges Ave Union | open |
| Pizza Hut Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 621 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Pizza Paradise | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 209 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Pizza Town | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 205 N Wood Ave | open |
| Pizza Village Cafe III | Café | Pizza · Italian · Coffee | 3062 S Wood Ave | open |
| Pizza Village Cafe III | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3062 S Wood Ave | open |
| Planet Smoothie | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1701 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Polmart | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · German / Eastern European | 761 N Stiles St | open |
| Polonez Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 225 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes | Quick service | 1921 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1190 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Preferred Ultrasound Center Llc-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 812 N Wood Ave Ste 201 | open | |
| Primavera's Restaurant & Pizzeria &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1111 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Prince Donut Co | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 2345 E Linden Ave | open |
| QDOBA Mexican Eats | Quick service | 1951 E Edgar Rd | open | |
| Qing Feng Chinese Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 25 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Raising Cane's | Quick service | 801 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Rajay Burgers Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 510 E Saint Georges Ave | open | |
| Rinconcito Latino Restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Spanish / tapas | 1110 S Wood Ave | open |
| Rising Sun Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3062 S Wood Ave | open |
| Robert I. Greenblatt, M.d., P.a.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 515 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Sardinha Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 205 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Savannah's Southern Belle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 10 E Blancke St | open |
| Sisters of Soul Southern Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1314 E Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Sloppy subs | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 116 N Wood Ave | open |
| Soup Man | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 651 N Stiles St | open | |
| South Wood BBQ Churrascaria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Brazilian · BBQ | 1601 S Wood Ave | open |
| Stancia Peruvian Fusion Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 216 N Wood Ave | open |
| Stancia Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 N Wood Ave | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 693 W Edgar Rd Aviation Plaza At Linden | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 621 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1016 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Styles Inn Sports Bar & Grill | Bar | 305 N Stiles St | open | |
| Su Taco Rico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 333 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 923 W Saint Georges Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 801 W Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service | Sandwiches | 1050 West Edger Road, Walmart #3469 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1050 W Edgar Rd # 3469 | open |
| Subway (35360-0) Inside Walmart | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches | 1601 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Sumoe's Fried and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Halal / kosher · Chicken / wings · American | 1200 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Sun Power Juice & Smoothie Café | Juice, smoothie, tea · Catering · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 239 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Sunshine Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1915 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Syrena Polish Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | German / Eastern European · Sandwiches | 1117 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1010 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Tacos El Guero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 809 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Tap Tap Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 708 W St Georges Ave | open |
| TAPAS BAR GRILLE | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 700 E ELIZABETH AV, FLR 1 APT FRONT | open | |
| Tas Painters LLC | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | Linden Police Department, 301 N Wood Ave | open |
| Taystee Treat Llc | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Roselle St | open |
| Tecapa Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 W Price St | open | |
| Terminal B | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9 Cedar Ave | open | |
| TGI Fridays TGI Fridays | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 400 S Park Ave | open |
| The Kabab Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 691 W Edgar Rd | open |
| The Linden Creamery - 446 North Wood Ave Linden, New Jersey | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 446 N Wood Ave | open |
| Tim Hortons | Coffee shop | Coffee | 401-E Edgar Rd | open |
| Toscana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Caribbean · American | 453 N Wood Ave | open |
| Touch Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 626 W St Georges Ave | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 840 West Edgar Rd | open |
| Tsj Retail Corporation-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 15 W Edgar Rd | open | |
| Two Tony's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 440 N Wood Ave | open |
| U.s Fried Chicken & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 917 S Wood Ave | open |
| Ugly Dumpling Ugly Dumpling Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 661 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Uncle Louie G's Italian ice & Ice cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1120 E St Georges Ave Store # 3 | open |
| Venice Pizza and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 104 N Wood Ave | open |
| Village Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 889 N Stiles St | open | |
| Wawa | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 800 W Edgar Rd #8439 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 709 S. Wood Avenue | open |
| White Castle White Castle | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2001 E Edgar Rd | open |
| White Rose Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1301 E Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Wing It On Wing It On | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 1600 E St Georges Ave | open |
| Wings Over Linden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 691 W Edgar Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 850 West Edgar Road | open |
| Yaad Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 902 W St Georges Ave | open |
| Your Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 314 Hagel Ave | open |
| Bnj Trucking Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 610 W Saint Georges Ave # 618 | closed | |
| Dragonfly Linden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 611 E Edgar Rd | closed |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 101 N Park Ave | closed |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1701 W Edgar Rd | closed |
| Prizze Breakker Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 629 W Edgar Rd | closed | |
| Randiwa Delight Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 628 N Stiles St # A | closed | |
| Southern Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 661 W Edgar Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 82 | 61 | — | — | — | 21 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 73 | 55 | — | — | — | 18 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 83 | 63 | — | — | — | 20 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 95 | 74 | — | — | — | 21 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 93 | 63 | 21 | 25 | 9 | 21 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 79 | 47 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 19 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 78 | 47 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 17 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 82 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 20 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 79 | 53 | 20 | 27 | 5 | 22 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 96 | 59 | 18 | 31 | 8 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 96 | 61 | 18 | 35 | 7 | 18 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 87 | 56 | 19 | 29 | 7 | 16 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 94 | 65 | 25 | 31 | 8 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 88 | 61 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 85 | 57 | 21 | 29 | 7 | 12 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 87 | 62 | 20 | 34 | 8 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 85 | 60 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 91 | 67 | 20 | 37 | 9 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 88 | 64 | 23 | 32 | 7 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 90 | 66 | 24 | 34 | 5 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 93 | 70 | 23 | 38 | 6 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 99 | 78 | 26 | 45 | 6 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 99 | 78 | 32 | 39 | 7 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 92 | 82 | 36 | 38 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 96 | 86 | 35 | 43 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 88 | 79 | 32 | 39 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 90 | 79 | 32 | 38 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 96 | 86 | 35 | 41 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 98 | 89 | 38 | 43 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 103 | 91 | 36 | 45 | 9 | 8 | NAICS2022 |