BMIE Market 08873
Somerset County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 56,327 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,273 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 21,831 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±711 · 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 | 49,921 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 19,455 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $124,972 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,580 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $2,087 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±101 · 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 | $465,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,069 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 32.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 86 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 08873 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 15.8 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +2.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +53.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +87.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 88 (range 81–95) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.1 per year, r² 0.00) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 96 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 49 / 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 08873. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.00, confidence Low.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: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 95.6 | 96 | 40% | +38.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 67.7 | 68 | 35% | +23.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 48.9 | 49 | 25% | +12.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 96 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 56,327 | 98 | 40% | +39.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 124,972 | 92 | 40% | +36.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 21,831 | 98 | 20% | +19.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.4 | 48 | 35% | +16.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 15.3 | 52 | 25% | +12.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 56,327 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 124,972 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 0 | 42 | 50% | +20.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.4 | 48 | 30% | +14.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 53.6 | 68 | 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 (209)
By cuisine
American 29 · Asian 24 · Pizza 21 · Sandwiches 16 · Bakery 14 · Indian 14 · Chinese 13 · Coffee 12 · Italian 12 · Dessert 8 · Mexican 8 · Chicken / wings 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · Caribbean 6 · African 5 · BBQ 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Middle Eastern 5 · Thai 5 · Burgers 4 · Halal / kosher 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Japanese 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Breakfast 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · European 2 · Korean 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Sushi 2 · Filipino 1 · French 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 150 · Quick service 25 · Bakery 19 · Bar 16 · Casual dining 15 · Dessert 13 · Specialty food shop 9 · Café 7 · Coffee shop 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Delivery-focused 3 · Other 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Fast casual 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Loaves African Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 1483 NJ-27 | open |
| 5 Loaves African Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 1483 NJ-27 | open |
| A & S Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 940 Easton Ave | open |
| A and G Italian Pork Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1701 State Route 27 | open | |
| Al Toque Peruvian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 724 Franklin Blvd | open |
| Albany Rb Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1075 Easton Ave Ste 11-266 | open | |
| Amer-Fil Foodmart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino | 1075 Easton Ave | open |
| American Bay Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Annapurna Gujarati Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 2021 NJ-27 | open |
| Artisan Test Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 22 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Asanka Delight | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Asanka Delight African Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 2021 NJ-27 | open |
| Asian City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 2 Veronica Ave Unit 3 | open |
| Atlixco Pizza Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza · Mexican | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Awujoh Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 841 Hamilton St | open |
| Bagel Market and Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Bagel Peddler Somerset Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1075 Easton Ave Ste 14 | open | |
| Bam Desserts | Bakery | Bakery | 873 Hamilton St | open |
| BAM Desserts | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1830 Easton Ave | open |
| Bam Sunshine Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 873 Hamilton St PMB B | open | |
| Bhog Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2 John F Kennedy Blvd | open | |
| Bombay Street Food Malvani Katta | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 2021 Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Brisas Paisas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Spanish / tapas · Caribbean | 631 Hamilton St | open |
| Bubbakoo's Burritos Bubbakoo's Burritos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1340 Hamilton St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 659 Somerset St | open |
| Cafe Alfredo's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Coffee | 1760 Easton Ave | open |
| Cafe Amici Pasta & Pizza Cafe Amici Pasta & Pizza | Café | Italian · Pizza · Coffee | 225 Demott Ln | open |
| Carvel Carvel Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Cedar Donuts Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1760 Easton Ave | open | |
| Chao Phaya Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Chef Lin's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1991 Rt 27 South | open |
| Chef Milvio Rivas "Bufet & parrilladas" | Delivery-focused | BBQ · American | open | |
| China Moon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 84 Veronica Ave | open |
| Corfu 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 855 Hamilton St, 855 Hamilton St | open |
| Corner Cafe & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 1695 Amwell Rd | open |
| Crazy 4 Falafel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 456 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Dairy Queen | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 920 Hamilton St Unit A-2A | open |
| Damar11 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 149 Pierce St | open | |
| Dari Delite | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 577 Hamilton St | open |
| Den Nightclub | Bar | 700 Hamilton St | open | |
| Deorno Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open | |
| Desi Daawat Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Desi Food Galaxy | Quick service | Indian · Pizza | 2021 State Route 27 | open |
| Diamond Thai - Somerset | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 900 Easton Ave Ste 20 | open |
| Diamond Thai Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Easton Ave Ste 20 | open | |
| Dominican food truck | Food truck | Caribbean | 657 Hamilton St | open |
| Don Carlos Polleria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 453 Somerset Street | open | |
| DONER CORNER Kababs&Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Douglass Pizza and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 821 Somerset St | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1165 State Highway 27 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 752 Hamilton St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1760 Easton Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 464C Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1067 Easton Ave | open |
| Eli's Fish and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Asian | 2021 State Route 27 | open |
| Express Food & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2013 Lincoln Hwy | open |
| FastBagel | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 1075 Easton Ave | open |
| Flame Kabob House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Middle Eastern | 986 Easton Ave | open |
| Franklin Eagles | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 99 Ray St #95 | open | |
| Franks Pizza Of Franklin Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 441 Elizabeth Ave Unit J | open | |
| Fsh Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1695 Amwell Rd | open | |
| Fuji Warehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 400 Apgar Dr | open | |
| G & R Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 225 Demott Ln | open | |
| G's Famous Pizza 3 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2021 NJ-27 | open |
| Galore Fried Chicken & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 1991 NJ-27 | open |
| Golna Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1045 Easton Ave | open | |
| Grey Rock Foods Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 441 Elizabeth Ave Ste M | open | |
| Gujarati Rasoi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2021 New Jersey 27 | open | |
| Hamilton Barbecue And Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 841 Hamilton St | open |
| Hamilton Luncheonette | Casual dining | American · Sandwiches | 606 Hamilton St | open |
| Hardee's | Quick service | 659 Somerset St | open | |
| Hibachi Kobe Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1135 Easton Ave | open | |
| Hong Kong Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1760 Easton Ave #4 | open |
| Hoysala Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 2 John F Kennedy Blvd | open |
| Hunan Delight Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1028 Easton Ave | open |
| Ichiban Japanese Fusion Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 149 Pierce St | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Jeremy's Honduras Restaurant and Billiards | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 581 Somerset St | open |
| Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 14 Worlds Fair Dr Ste J | open | |
| Jersey Fresh Tee S Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 56 School Ave | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 120 Cedar Grove Lane Unit 16 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1165 Route 27 | open |
| Kabab Culture | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Indian | 1991 NJ-27 | open |
| Kam China Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | open | |
| Kam Luang Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| KBG Rutgers KBG Rutgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 510 Hamilton St | open |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 629 Hamilton St | open |
| Kennedy Pizza and Grill Halal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Halal / kosher | 627 Hamilton St | open |
| Kettleman's Bagels - SOMERSET | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 456 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Khana Khazana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | Khana Khazana, 1760 Easton Ave | open |
| King's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 84 Veronica Ave | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 752 Hamilton St | open |
| Kurry Zone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| L'affaire Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 84 Veronica Ave | open |
| La Bon Bake Shoppes La Bon Bake Shoppes | Bakery | Bakery | 456 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| La Casa De Tortilla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2017 State Route 27 | open |
| La Cocina De Martina Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 829 Hamilton St | open |
| Lahori Gate 1135 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1135 Easton Ave | open | |
| LaMeDuo Deluxe Hotpot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 940 Easton Ave | open |
| Lddj International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 940 Easton Ave Ste 11a | open | |
| Lorenzo’s Family Restaurant & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1735 State Route 27 | open | |
| Lubrano's Pizzeria and Resturaunt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1830 Easton Ave | open |
| Luca's Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 2019 Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Luigi's Restaurant and Pizza (Somerset) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 305 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Mahana Fresh Mahana Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegetarian | 120 Cedar Grove Ln Unit TA2 | open |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Maryem Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 821 Somerset St | open | |
| Masala Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 61 Cherrywood Dr | open |
| Masala Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Mauli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1165 Somerset St | open | |
| Maya's Pizzeria Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 518 Hamilton St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 940 Easton Ave | open |
| Mei Mei Chinese Take Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 633 Hamilton St | open |
| Mezza Luna || | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1075 Easton Ave Ste 10 | open |
| Mi Amore Cafe And Catering Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Moes Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Momo Kingg | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Asian | 2021 State Route 27 | open |
| Morals Village | Bar | Chinese | 940 Easton Ave | open |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 250 Davidson Ave | open |
| N THAI PALACE (HALAL) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Halal / kosher · Asian | 2 John F Kennedy Blvd | open |
| Nicola's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 627 Hamilton St | open |
| Nrsm Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 149 Pierce St Ste 2 | open | |
| Nuova Ovations | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Italian · Chicken / wings · American | 60 Cottontail Ln | open |
| O'Brien's Tavern | Bar | 310 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Oink and Moo BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 456 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Osaka ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 441 Elizabeth Ave Ste 1 | open |
| Oss Nokalva, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Atrium Dr | open | |
| Panaderia La Fe | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 569 Somerset St | open |
| Panasia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2 John F Kennedy Blvd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery · Sandwiches | 441 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 728 Franklin Blvd | open |
| Piazza Orsillo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Pierce Street Bagel Cafe Deli & Grill | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 149 Pierce St | open |
| Pizza Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 751 Hamilton St | open |
| Pizza Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | open | |
| PJ Cavanaugh's at Holiday Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 195 Davidson Ave | open |
| Poke Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 441 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Pooja Exotic Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 1075 Easton Ave | open |
| Pranagourmetfoods | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 625 Pierce St | open | |
| Promotion In Motion Inc | Dessert | Dessert | 1 Heller Park Ln | open |
| Pronto Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Punjabi Rasoi Punjabi Rasoi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 1483 State Route 27 | open |
| Punta Cana Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 695 Hamilton St | open |
| Qsr Management Services, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1075 Easton Ave Ste 11-266 | open | |
| Rails Sub Shop and Grill | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Middle Eastern | 522 Hamilton St | open |
| Ralph's Italian Ices | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 64 Veronica Ave | open |
| Ramen Shoppu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 518 Hamilton St | open |
| Real Jamaican Jerk An' Ting Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 500 Hamilton St | open |
| Redstone American Grill - Burlington | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 100 3rd St | open |
| Rhythm and Spice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 500 Hamilton St | open |
| Royal Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 148 Pierce St | open |
| Ruby Tuesday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 250 Davidson Ave | open |
| Ruby's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 6 Railroad Ave | open |
| Rukh Cedar Grove Lane Properties Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 16 Cedar Grove Ln | open | |
| Ruth and Corey's Southern Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 752 Hamilton St | open |
| Safwa Coffee & Teahouse | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 149 Pierce St | open |
| Sakana Sushi and Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Sankalp Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Indian | 2021 State Route 27 | open |
| Sarah's Candy Factory | Dessert | 351 Campus Dr | open | |
| Sashel Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 676 Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Seasonz Restaurant and Bar | Bar | American | 200 Atrium Dr | open |
| SFC Seoul Fried Chicken - Somerset | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Korean · Asian | 2017 NJ-27 | open |
| Shulin Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Cedar Grove Ln Ste 14 | open | |
| Six Brothers Plus One Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open | |
| Smith banging BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | open | |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Delivery-focused | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 458 Elizabeth Ave. Suite 4 | open |
| Soho Lounge & Grill | Bar | 60 Cottontail Ln | open | |
| Somerset Diner | Casual dining | American | 1045 Easton Ave | open |
| Somerset K Foods Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 920 Hamilton St | open | |
| Somerset Pizza & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 147 Pierce St | open |
| Somerset Restaurant & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Caribbean · Sandwiches | 399 Somerset St | open |
| Sophie's Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 700 Hamilton St | open |
| St Maria Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 305 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Stage House Tavern Somerset Stage House Tavern | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 1719 Amwell Rd | open | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open |
| Stateside Tap + Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 149 Pierce St | open |
| Steve's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Stewart's Root Beer & Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2551 NJ-27 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 921 Hamilton St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 456 Elizabeth Ave Building B, Suite 2 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Sunny Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 625 Somerset St | open |
| Sunrise Creek Bagels & Deli - East Millstone | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 30 Market St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| Tacos Basilio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 565 Somerset St | open |
| Thai Lanna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1135 Easton Ave | open |
| The Curry & Grill Factory (TCGF) | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 900 Easton Ave | open |
| Tiffinmom | Delivery-focused · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 2021 Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Tina & Shekhar Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2021 State Route 27 | open | |
| Twenty/20 Taphouse Somerset | Casual dining · Bar | 18 Cedar Grove Ln | open | |
| Twist Cafe Smoke Lounge | Bar · Café | Coffee | 1340 Hamilton St | open |
| Uncle Tanks Kitchen and Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 310 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| USA Fried Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 781 Somerset St | open |
| Veggie Heaven Somerset | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Victory XM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 401 W Park Ave | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 935 Easton Ave | open |
| Wild Ginger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 1389 149 Pierce St Ste 3 | open |
| Yeungs Restaurant Corporation Dba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Cedar Grove Ln | open | |
| Yummy Yummy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 920 Hamilton St | open |
| Z & W Golden Jade Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 752 Hamilton St Ste 1 | open | |
| Zoup! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Cedar Grove Lane | open | |
| Indian Hut Somerset | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1760 Easton Ave | closed |
| Pepperidge Farm | Bakery | Bakery | 120 Cedar Grove Ln Ste 16 | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 149 Pierce St Ste 2 | closed |
| Why Bake Inc | Bakery | Bakery | 7 Cedar Grove Ln Ste 29 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 53 | 46 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 51 | 46 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 65 | 61 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 74 | 70 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 68 | 54 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 65 | 51 | 21 | 23 | 5 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 61 | 47 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 63 | 49 | 19 | 24 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 63 | 54 | 22 | 25 | 7 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 66 | 56 | 22 | 30 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 74 | 58 | 24 | 27 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 75 | 58 | 27 | 26 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 75 | 61 | 28 | 30 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 73 | 61 | 29 | 28 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 76 | 67 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 82 | 75 | 33 | 36 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 87 | 79 | 31 | 41 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 89 | 82 | 31 | 43 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 91 | 82 | 30 | 44 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 97 | 84 | 36 | 40 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 94 | 82 | 33 | 41 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 99 | 86 | 36 | 41 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 106 | 90 | 36 | 48 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 109 | 92 | 40 | 46 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 100 | 86 | 41 | 39 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 104 | 89 | 39 | 43 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 104 | 90 | 41 | 42 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 97 | 86 | 36 | 42 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 92 | 82 | 34 | 39 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 100 | 86 | 34 | 43 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |