Colonial Restaurant interior with warm lighting and cozy seating

Fords, New Jersey — Est. Neighborhood Favorite

Gather at the
Colonial Table

From first-call coffee at dawn to last-call cocktails at dusk — we pour into every plate and every pour. Come as you are; you always belong here.

Open Daily 366 New Brunswick Ave, Fords
Warm interior of Colonial Restaurant with wooden accents
Chef preparing food in the Colonial Restaurant kitchen

Our Story

A table set with
intention since day one

Colonial Restaurant sits on New Brunswick Avenue as a place where the regulars know your name and the new guests feel like they've always had a seat waiting. We opened our doors with a simple belief: good food, honest drinks, and real hospitality shouldn't require a reservation or a dress code.

Our kitchen draws on classic American comfort with an eye for quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Our bar program respects the craft — every cocktail is shaken or stirred to order, every pour measured with care. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee before work or settling in for a long evening with friends, the table is yours.

5 Years serving Fords
2 Full bars, one spirit
∞ Regulars welcome

Find Us

We're on New
Brunswick Avenue

Address

366 New Brunswick Ave
Fords, NJ 08863-2141

Hours

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Colonial Restaurant atmosphere

Your seat is waiting

Whether it's a quick coffee, a leisurely brunch, or a night out with friends — we save a place for you at the Colonial table.

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