Cornbread – American
Stepping into Cornbread feels like a warm embrace, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered collard greens and the irresistible scent of golden, crispy fried chicken. Generous plates overflow with soulful staples like tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs and velvety mac and cheese, each bite offering a nostalgic journey through the heart of Southern comfort. Whether you are tucking into a flaky fillet of fried whiting or a hearty slice of savory meatloaf, the experience is one of pure, unpretentious joy shared over tables laden with tradition.
915 Broad Street, Newark NJ 07102 https://cornbreadsoul.com/newark-nj/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Cornbread
Dairy-Free at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Potato Salad and Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Cabbage and Baked Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Potato Salad and Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon and Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish and Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Catfish and Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cornbread
Cornbread in Newark has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabbage, White Rice with Gravy and Yams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cornbread
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| White Rice with Gravy | 89.8 g | 17.1 g |
| Catfish | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| Meatloaf | 24.9 g | 12.2 g |
| Black-eyed Peas | 124.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Yams | 10.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Yellow Rice | 54.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Ribs | 9.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Mac and Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Collard Greens | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Potato Salad | 11.2 g | 1.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual dining environment, guests find this a dependable spot for a relaxed meal. Reviewers highlight the steady service and straightforward experience, noting that it serves as a practical choice for
Menu
Main Courses
Choose your main protein for your plate.
- Fried Chicken - $15.99: Classic fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken - $15.99: Oven-baked chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Whiting - $16.99: Fried whiting fish fillets Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish - $17.99: Fried or prepared catfish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf - $14.99: Homemade meatloaf Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribs - $18.99: Slow-cooked ribs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $19.99: Fresh salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Classic soul food accompaniments.
- Mac and Cheese - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $4.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yams - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black-eyed Peas - $4.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice with Gravy - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Cornbread - $2.5: Warm slice of signature cornbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Cornbread
- Is Cornbread dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cornbread has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Potato Salad and Cabbage.
- What can I eat at Cornbread on a dairy-free diet?
- Salmon, Potato Salad and Cabbage carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cornbread have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cabbage and White Rice with Gravy.
- Is Cornbread gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cornbread?
- Salmon, at roughly 24g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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