Most of the borough’s food scene is concentrated along or just off the Boulevard, making it possible to find pizza, Mediterranean food, Italian dining, diners, cafés and sweets within a compact area.
Kenilworth · Union County · Central New Jersey
Kenilworth Food & Drink
Kenilworth packs a surprisingly varied dining scene into a small borough, with Italian, Greek and Mediterranean, Cuban, Indian, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, delis, bagels, bakeries, steak, pizza and casual neighborhood institutions.
Dining in Kenilworth
Restaurants, delis and newer concepts just off the Boulevard create a second walkable dining pocket.
Cuban, Latin American, kabob and pizza choices add international variety beyond the main Boulevard strip.
Galloping Hill’s public golf complex includes current clubhouse dining, creating a destination that combines recreation and food.
GF & DF Dietary-Option Guide
Dietary options checked September 2026. Every badge below requires current explicit menu, allergen or dining-profile evidence; NJTGO does not infer GF or DF from cuisine.
4places with documented GF / gluten-friendly choices
10places with documented DF / vegan / non-dairy choices
11locations with at least one verified dietary signal
Evidence quality matters: La Griglia currently documents a gluten-free pasta substitution and an explicit vegan entrée, while other badges may rely on a current restaurant profile, a vegan menu section or a chain allergen guide. Each card tells you which kind of evidence supports it.
GF means current information documents a gluten-free, gluten-friendly or gluten-free-modifiable choice. DF means current information documents a dairy-free, vegan or non-dairy choice. Neither badge means a dedicated allergy-safe kitchen.
La Griglia
GFDFGF pasta substitution + explicit vegan entrée
The current menu offers gluten-free pasta upon request and identifies a vegan roasted seasonal gnocchi dish. Confirm sauce, shared cooking water, surfaces and preparation for medical restrictions.
Kenilworth Diner
GFDFCurrent dining profile lists GF + vegan options
Current 2026 dining information explicitly lists gluten-free and vegan options. Ask which current dishes qualify and how they are prepared.
Boulevard Five72
GFDFCurrent dining profile lists GF + vegan options
Current 2026 restaurant information identifies both gluten-free and vegan options. Confirm the exact menu item and cross-contact procedures.
American Melts
GFGluten-free bread option
Current 2026 dining information documents a gluten-free bread option. Confirm sandwich fillings, grill surfaces and preparation separately.
Ava's Kitchen & Bar
DFDedicated vegan pizza section
The current menu includes vegan pizzas such as Marinara and Spring Harvest with cashew ricotta, supporting clearly documented dairy-free choices when ordered as listed.
Cha Cha Cha Cuban Cafe
DFExplicit vegan menu item
The current menu explicitly offers a vegan empanada. Confirm fryer and preparation details if avoiding milk for medical reasons.
Tum Thai
DFExplicit vegan protein / entrée choices
The current menu documents vegan chicken, beef and fish alternatives. Some sauces or noodle dishes may contain oyster sauce or egg, so confirm the exact preparation.
Star of India Restaurant & Caterers
DFCurrent vegan-options listing
Current 2026 restaurant information identifies vegan options. Confirm ghee, cream, butter and shared kitchen preparation for the exact dish.
Dunkin' - 534 Boulevard
DFCurrent brand allergen guide
Current Dunkin guidance documents non-dairy milk choices such as oatmilk and almondmilk. Shared equipment means this is not a milk-allergy-safe designation.
Dunkin' - 705 Boulevard
DFCurrent brand allergen guide
Current Dunkin guidance documents non-dairy milk choices such as oatmilk and almondmilk. Shared equipment means this is not a milk-allergy-safe designation.
Starbucks at ACME
DFNon-dairy milk customization
Starbucks offers oat, almond, coconut and soy milk. Shared equipment means this is not a milk-allergy-safe designation.
Allergy & cross-contact caution: GF and DF badges identify documented options only. They do not guarantee safety for celiac disease, milk allergy or another food allergy. Shared fryers, ovens, grills, cooking water, blenders, utensils, prep surfaces and storage can cause cross-contact. Vegan does not automatically mean milk-allergy-safe. Ingredients, suppliers and procedures can change, so contact the restaurant and confirm current preparation before ordering for a medical restriction.
Current Kenilworth Dining Directory
36 listings
Before You Go
Independent restaurants can adjust hours, menu items or ownership. Check current hours before making a special trip.
Use the GF/DF guide as a starting point, then confirm ingredients and kitchen procedures directly with the restaurant every time.
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