Shakey Jakes Cafe – American
Step into a vibrant neighborhood haunt where the comforting aroma of butter-smothered pierogies and sizzling pork belly tacos creates an immediate sense of warmth and conviviality. The kitchen excels at elevated comfort fare, turning out everything from zesty Cajun steamers to golden, short rib-stuffed empanadas designed for sharing over cold drinks and lively conversation.
NJ 183 +19734484944 https://www.shakeyjakes.netRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Dairy-Free at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double Cut Pork Chops, Burger Wrap and Buffalo Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Double Cut Pork Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whipped potato bowl, Cheese Pierogies Smothered in Buttered Onions and Shrimp Po Boy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 12 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon, Tilapia Francaise and Shrimp and Chicken Francaise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Clams on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken South Of The Border and Clams on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla and Burger Wrap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Shakey Jakes Cafe
Shakey Jakes Cafe in Roxbury Township has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whipped potato bowl, Penne Pink Vodka and Cheese Pierogies Smothered in Buttered Onions. 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 Shakey Jakes Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Con Carne | 50.7 g | 93.7 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Buffalo Burger | 27.5 g | 64 g |
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Shrimp and Chicken Francaise | 5.9 g | 57 g |
| Toasted Cuban Sandwich | 20.2 g | 49.3 g |
| Chicken Murphy | 0 g | 46.6 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Clams on the Half Shell | 0 g | 39 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Whipped potato bowl | 43.1 g | 33.9 g |
| Penne Pink Vodka | 22 g | 33.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests highlight the approachable nature of the menu, noting that it serves as a reliable spot for a casual meal in a decent, straightforward setting. Reviewers appreciate the unpretentious atmosphere for low-key
Menu
Appetizers
- Broccoli and 3 Cheese Skins - $13: Crispy fried potato skins filled with broccoli florets, feta, jack and cheddar cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pierogies Smothered in Buttered Onions - $12: Pan fried crisp with sweet onions and finished in cracked pepper butter sauce, served with sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crisp Pork Belly Tacos - $15: House smoked pork belly, basted with hoisen sauce and served in crisp corn tortilla shells with asian slaw, seaweed salad and sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Steamers - $18: 12 Little Neck Clams in Cajun Garlic Butter; served with bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $12: Pickle spears battered and deep fried and served with Ranch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: White corn chips piled high with cheddar and jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tacos - $17: Pan seared in crisp wonton shells with Asian slaw and spicy Asian sauces over greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Beef Empanadas - $14: Served with chipotle dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $14: Fried potato skins with bacon and cheddar. Served with sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $12: Six battered mozz sticks, fried and served with our fresh marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Poppers - $12: Deep fried and served with ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Teaser - $15: 1/4 rack of Baby Back Ribs with haystack fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $12: Large deep fried chicken fingers served with choice of sauce, bbq or honey mustard Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day - $6: Classic and creative soup prepared in-house Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked French Onion - $9: With 5 kinds of cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Con Carne - $9: Meat chili with beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8: Romaine with Romano cheese, Parmesan, croutons, and zesty Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $14: Chopped Romaine, iceberg, bacon, blue cheese, corn, avocado, apple, tomato, cucumber, and grilled chicken with a lemon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shakey Jakes Salad - $14: Mixed greens with Craisins, almonds, tangerine and crumbly blue cheese. Topped with sesame ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $14: Mixed greens, diced tomato, chili, chips, cheese, olives, and tequila vinaigrette served in a crisp tortilla bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
Our Wing Menu
- Wings - Full Order - $15: Sold by the dozen and served with cucumbers and blue cheese. Choice of sauces/rubs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - Half Order - $10: Sold by the half dozen and served with cucumbers and blue cheese. Choice of sauces/rubs. Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- House Chicken Gyro - $14: Greek seasoned chicken breast grilled, sliced and rolled in grilled flat bread with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super BLT - $16: Extra thick house smoked pork belly bacon fried crisp served on long roll with shredded romaine, sliced tomato and chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Fried Chicken Sandwich - $14: Chicken cutlet country fried topped with provolone and romano cheeses, country gravy, lettuce and tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fillet O Fish Sandwich - $14: Battered haddock fillet, fried and served on a kaiser roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, and topped with house made tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Our Classic Burger - $14: 8 oz Ground Chuck, char grilled. Served with fries, lettuce, tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Cuban Sandwich - $16: Grilled Smoked Ham, Roasted Pork, Melted Swiss, with pickles, onions, and chipolte mayo on a pressed baguette with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Steak Wrap - $14: Philly style with onions and cheese sauce. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Grilled Cheese with Smoked Bacon - $14: Classic Grilled Cheese on thick cut toast: American, Colby, and Hickory Smoked Bacon. Served with fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14: Marinated breast meat grilled on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and fries. Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Burger - $19: Bison burger on toasted Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Burger Wrap - $14: Rolled in a flour tortilla with ketchup, mayo, pepper, lettuce, tomato and onion.
- French Dip - $16: In-house, slow roasted choice top round finished with melted swiss on a long roll with au jus gravy. Served with fries.
- Shrimp Po Boy - $17: Lightly Cajun spiced breaded large shrimp. Fried and rested in a long roll with chipotle mayo, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion. Served with fries. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Iron Bound Cheese Steak - $16: Sautéed onions, mushrooms, cherry peppers, sweet vinegar peppers, cheese sauce and American Cheese. Served with fries.
Entrees
- Whipped potato bowl - $15: Whipped red potatoes, breaded chicken, sweet corn, bacon, mixed cheese and brown gravy
- Mexican Chicken Chimichanga - $16: Flour tortilla filled with Mexican chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, fried, then topped with more cheese
- Shrimp and Chicken Francaise - $26: Butterflied shrimp and chicken breast, egg battered, pan fried, and finished in a white wine butter sauce. Served over linguini. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Murphy - $19: Chicken breast sauteed with onions, garlic, mushrooms, sausage, and fried potatoes finished in a white wine brown sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Double Cut Pork Chops - $19: 2 double cut pork chops seasoned, grilled and topped with apple cinnamon chutney Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Salmon - $24: 8 oz. Fresh Atlantic salmon topped with white wine lemon butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fish & Chips - $22: Fresh Pacific cod filet dunked in fresh beer batter, golden fried and served with our hand cut chips. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Quesadilla - $13: Pico de Gallo, mixed cheese folded in a flour tortilla and toasted. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Chicken South Of The Border - $19: Chicken breast sautéed with onions, red, green and jalapeno peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Finished in a cheese cream sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, South-Beach
- Almond Sesame Chicken - $19: Chicken encrusted with almonds and sesame seeds, fried golden brown, with Asian sesame ginger sauce.
- Penne Pink Vodka - $15: Creamy Pink Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blackened Catfish - $22: Season seared with Cajun cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tilapia Francaise - $22: Tilapia battered and sauteed with a lemon butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shakey Jakes Delmonico Steak (10 oz) - $22: Dusted with our house steak seasoning and cooked to your liking.
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) - $19: Tender, fall-off-the-bone, with our signature sauce.
- Banger Bowl - $15: Whipped red potatoes, sweet corn, mixed cheese, bacon, brown gravy, and crispy irish sausage
Pizzas
- Cheese Pizza - $9: Plain Cheese pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pepperoni Pizza - $12
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $12: Crispy fried chicken tossed in BBQ, with cheddar cheese, red onion and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Sausage, Pepper & Onion Pizza - $12
- Mushroom Pizza - $12: Fresh Sauteed Mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal
Sides
- Onion Rings - $9: Battered and fried until golden brown. Served with roasted red pepper sauce.
- Mac & Cheese - $9: Macaroni pasta and lots of cheese. Dietary tags: Halal
- House Salad - $9: Iceberg, romaine, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, and olives with your choice of dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Disco Fries - $9: Crispy fried french fries topped with brown gravy and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Catering Add-Ons
- Lobster and Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Soy Free
- Clams on the Half Shell: Staff Shucker required Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Shakey Jakes Cafe
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include Clams on the Half Shell and Delmonico Steak, which both cater to vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports various diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, diabetic, and heart-healthy options.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This vibrant neighborhood haunt specializes in elevated comfort fare like butter-smothered pierogies, Cajun steamers, and short rib-stuffed empanadas.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with a website at https://www.shakeyjakes.net and a menu featuring American comfort fare.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is ideal for casual dining, featuring an unpretentious atmosphere and approachable menu for low-key meals.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly spot is best for casual, low-key meals rather than special occasions, offering an unpretentious atmosphere and straightforward setting.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse American comfort fare including pierogies, tacos, seafood, and steaks, accommodating over thirty different dietary preferences.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests appreciate the approachable menu, unpretentious atmosphere, and reliable nature of this casual, budget-friendly American neighborhood haunt.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value through an approachable menu of elevated comfort fare in a reliable, unpretentious setting.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://www.shakeyjakes.net, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- Is Shakey Jakes Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Shakey Jakes Cafe has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double Cut Pork Chops, Burger Wrap and Buffalo Burger.
- What can I eat at Shakey Jakes Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Double Cut Pork Chops, Burger Wrap and Buffalo Burger carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Shakey Jakes Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Shakey Jakes Cafe?
- Chili Con Carne, at roughly 93.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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