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5 of the Best Burger Joints in Driving Distance of Newark, OH

When you've got a comfortable, versatile vehicle like the Kia Sorento on your side, you're ready to get out and explore Newark, OH. When you're out and about, take a drive to these local restaurants to enjoy the best burgers our area has to offer. 1. Red Oak Pub Food, friends, and fun make every visit to Red Oak Pub a real treat, and the delicious burgers you'll enjoy here are just another reason to love this local spot. The 100% Ohio-raised beef they use in their burgers imparts a fresh flavor that you'll love from the first bite to the last, served on your choice of a brioche or pretzel bun to add the finishing touch. Grab a bite at 250 Goose Pond Road. more 2. Grill-N-Chill Grub Stop A selection of tasty burgers is waiting for you at Grill-N-Chill Grub Stop making this place one of our favorites. The surf and turf burger gives you the best of both land and sea in one sandwich, with Cajun shrimp, mozzarella, and a chipotle drizzle adding plenty of flavor to every bite. This burger joint is waiting for you down at 112 East Main Street, so come on down today. 3. Franks & Sammies Hot dogs might be the specialty at Franks & Sammies, but the burgers served here are every bit as good. Their "It's Not Unusual" burger is a favorite of ours, with a seasoned turkey meat patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion all served together on a tasty toasted bun. You can find this favorite of ours at 34 South Third Street. 4. Draft House Enjoy a meal out in a vibrant atmosphere when you visit Draft House and get a bite of the tasty burgers they grill up here. Their specialty Benjy Boy burger comes with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions with a dash of special sauce to create a flavor that will have you hooked from the first bite. The delicious meals served here can be found at 15 West Main Street. 5. Yesterday's Pub You'll be in for a hearty meal when you order up one of the burgers served at Yesterday's Pub. Their Awesome Burger lives up to its name with the mountain of toppings it comes topped with, giving you provolone, cheddar, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, onion, relish, mayo, sauteed mushrooms, and crispy bacon in every slice. Bring a hearty appetite when you order this burger at 78 Wilson Street. These local spots are waiting to serve you delicious burgers, and our team is standing by to help you with anything you need as a driver. Come to Coughlin Kia of Newark for all your automotive needs!

4 Family Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Newark, OH

When you have a large family, or even just one picky eater, finding the right family restaurants to frequent can be a challenge. Fortunately, families in Newark, OH have a lot of great local places to choose from. We've put together a top list for families looking for pizza, burgers, or a lot more veggies. 1. Tee Jaye's Country Place If you're in the mood for homestyle cooking, you'll want to head to 1195 N 21st St. This restaurant is almost always open. They serve large portions of comfort food at low prices. The kids can feel free to be themselves here. The children's menu offers chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, and hamburgers with fries. A favorite from the menu for adults is definitely the chicken fried steak. more 2. Lucky Bamboo Chinese Restaurant At 1485 Granville Rd you will find a restaurant that specializes in both Chinese and Thai food. If you're really wanting to eat at home instead, they offer takeout. You'll be able to fill your arms with the options here. Luckily, you'll still easily make it into your new Kia Rio S with its keyless entry. If you're looking to sneak a lot more vegetables into your diet, this is a great menu for that. The kid's menu offers up familiar options like chicken fingers. They also have stir fried lo mein noodles for the more adventurous children. The adults will want to check the Chef's Specials, especially the happy family meal and the honey chicken. 3. Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap Wood fired pizza elevates family dinner night. Fortunately, you can find wood fired pizza in a laid-back and family-friendly environment at Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap. They are located at 16 W Main St. While they also serve sandwiches and tacos, it's the pizza that really makes family night great here. 4. Big John's Dining and Catering Newark really has a lot of great kid-friendly restaurants serving up American homestyle meals. Big John's Dining and Catering is one of the best for this. Locals especially love it for their family-friendly environment that always feels welcoming. Don't be surprised when you see folks talking to the staff like they've known them all their life. While they serve up lunch and dinner, it's breakfast that they're known for. Come when you and your family and hungry for big stacks of pancakes. They are centrally located at 503 E Main St. You've taken care of meals and family time. Now is a good time to think about what your next car can offer you and your family. Visit Coughlin Kia of Newark and look at our inventory of new vehicles. Image via Pixabay

Drive Home with Dinner: Four Great Spots for Chinese Food Near Newark, OH

Who wants Chinese? At our house, the answer to that is usually a unanimous "me!" We love the Chinese food available at these great restaurants here in Newark, OH. Put the family in your roomy new Kia Sorento and head over to one of these spots in style. more Lucky Bamboo You'll find Lucky Bamboo at 1485 Granville, RD. They open from 11AM until 9:30PM Monday through Thursday and stay open until 10PM on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday they close a little earlier at 9PM. You can reach them at (740) 344-1822 to order ahead. We recommend their kung pao chicken and the hot pepper dish, which you can have with chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork. Their orange sauce is amazing here, and the almond shrimp is something a little different that everyone really enjoys. Don't miss their lemon chicken, either, which comes with a thick and flavorful sauce we can't get enough of. Golden Wok The Golden Wok is a simple place but wildly popular for their lunch specials, fast service, and delicious food. You'll find them at 22 1/2 N Park Pl, in the Cornell Clothing Co building. They are open during the week from 11AM until 8PM (9PM on Fridays), and on Saturday from 1PM to 9PM. They're closed on Sunday. You can order online or call ahead to place an order at (740) 349-7050. Their soup is excellent: try the Triple Delight Sizzling Rice Soup or the egg drop. They have the usual appetizers you'd expect with takeout Chinese, but they also have water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and delicious butterfly shrimp. We can't recommend their Princess Beef enough: it's stir-fried beef that's as tender as can be, served on a bed of noodles with lots of vegetables. Peony Bistro Peony is located at 1230 W Church St, and they do takeout and delivery from 11AM until 9:30PM most nights, until 10PM on Friday, and until 10:30PM on Saturday. They're closed on Sundays. Order online or call at (740) 641-2021 to get your order in. You'll want to try their fried rice here, and the pot stickers, which are particularly great. Their crab rangoon is amazing, and everyone loves their honey crispy chicken. We also love their black bean chicken, the honey crisp pork, and the Szechwan beef. Cheng's Gourmet Visit Cheng's at 291 Deo Dr to dine in or take out some great food. They are in the Indian Valley Plaza, and they are open from 10:30AM until 9:30PM most days, and until 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sunday they open just a bit later at 11:30AM. This is a great spot for fried jumbo shrimp, edamame, chow mein, and chop suey. We highly recommend any protein in their fantastic sweet and sour sauce, and their Tai Chin chicken is also really good. Any of these places would be a great spot for dinner tonight. To make sure you can always pick up takeout at a moment's notice, stop by Coughlin Kia of Newark to see the best new and used Kia's around!

Four Favorite Breakfast Places Near Newark, OH

The most important meal of the day deserves to be eaten at only the best breakfast places. Start your day off right by turning the nose of your Kia Rio towards one of these great spots here in Newark, OH. Big Apple Café on Log Pond You'll find this place at 1283 Log Pond Dr, and they open their doors bright and early at 7AM daily. This is an amazing local spot with good prices, friendly staff, lots of variety of foods to choose from, and homecooked goodness that will keep you coming back again and again. Just be aware that it's quite popular, so expect it to be busy (and loud). more We highly recommend the crab cake benedict, the french toast, and their amazing homemade cream puffs, if you're in the mood for something sweet for breakfast. Their three-egg omelets will leave you full for hours, and the bacon here is some of the best. Rolls by the Pound Rolls by the Pound is a great coffee shop located at 597 Country Club Dr and open from 7AM until 1PM Monday through Friday. This is the perfect spot to come for a wonderful cup of coffee or espresso drink and some of the best pastries and "bready" breakfast foods you'll ever enjoy. We recommend their mocha latte in particular, and their pecan rolls. Their signature cinnamon rolls are out of this world, and their long johns and muffins are great, too. We also love their blueberry bagels with cream cheese. This is a great spot for a lighter breakfast. Daisy's Diner Over on the other side of town, at 3 W Church St, Daisy's is open from 7AM until 2PM every day but Sunday. They offer homecooked food, great service, and a full menu of breakfast foods. There's something for everyone, no matter your preference or appetite. Their breakfast specials are always worth ordering. We like the #3, which comes with corned beef hash, two eggs, toast, and homefries. Their sausage and gravy are delicious, and the oatmeal bowl is a great choice for anyone who wants something a bit healthier. Tee Jaye's Country Place This family-owned restaurant is an iconic local tradition, and they offer food very nearly 24/7. You'll find them at 1195 N 21st St, and they're always open. They only close for a few hours on Sunday evenings at 11PM (though there have been COVID-related changes at times, so if you want something after 11PM be sure to call). Our community loves their food, service, and prices. You can also get breakfast anytime. We recommend you try one of their country specials for breakfast, like the Country Eggs Benedict, which is English muffin with ham, two eggs, hollandaise, and sausage gravy, served up with potatoes done, however you like them. We also love the country ham special and the amazing pancakes. Be sure to try the blueberry. Hungry yet? Get in the Rio and get some breakfast. Then come see us at Coughlin Kia of Newark for service or to get your new Kia from our great selection of new and used vehicles. Image via Pexels

A hand grabbing a slice of pepperoni pizza.

Five of the Best Pizza Places in Newark, OH

Pizza is always a great choice for your next meal, but not every pie can compare to the unbeatable flavor that only the best pizza can give you. If you want to experience everything this dish can be, order from these local Newark, OH pizzerias and prepare to be blown away with the delicious grub they give you. 1. The Incredible Pizza Co. The Incredible Pizza Co. certainly lives up to its name, serving up pizza pies that almost defy belief with how amazing they taste. The secret to their incredible taste is simple: they only use incredible ingredients in every dish that they create. We're crazy for their B.L.T. pizza, which takes the bacon, lettuce, and tomato of the classic sandwich you know and love and serves it up in pizza form to combine two of your favorite meals. more 2. Christy's Pizza More than 35 years of experience in bringing mouthwatering meals to members of our community shows through with the amazing food you'll get at Christy's Pizza. The spicy flavor of their buffalo chicken pizza made it an instant favorite of ours. Another strong option on the menu here is the Double PC pie, which comes loaded up with extra helpings of cheese and pepperoni to give you a filling meal. 3. Louie's Pizza Take your pick of your favorite pie at Louie's Pizza; whatever you choose, we guarantee you won't walk away disappointed after you enjoy a delicious meal. While it may be controversial to some, the sweet and savory mix on their ham and pineapple pizza is a winner in our book. For some more classic, crowd-pleasing options, they also offer cheese, pepperoni, or sausage pies, along with more than a dozen other choices. 4. Too Talls Pizza This family-run venue has been serving terrific pizza to our town ever since opening its doors back in 1993. The Tex-Mex flavor of their taco pizza brings together two different cuisines beautifully, with enough spicy taco meat to fill your belly. If you want an alternative to your usual pizza pie, this spot also claims to serve up the best stromboli in town. After trying it out for ourselves, we aren't about to disagree with them. 5. Don and Sue's Pizza With the same great flavor that locals have been enjoying in our town since 1972, Don and Sue's Pizza gives you great food built on a longstanding tradition of excellence. You're sure to love their Italian Stallion pie, with pepperoni, salami, ham, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers over a tomato sauce base with Italian dressing providing some extra zesty flavor. They've also got some cheese pizza on the kid's menu if you have any children that need feeding. You'll be blown away by the delicious pizza pies from these local joints, just like you'll be blown away after experiencing the quality service that we provide at our dealership. Come on down to Coughlin Kia of Newark today! Image via Pexels

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