Vanguard Kitchen

I should have read the reviews before entering. Place looks neat and it’s appealing when you’re walking by but first thing which drives me nuts are those QR codes you need to scan to order anything, maybe it worked during Covid time but come on where are the waiters, where is the interaction, where is my water, I am siting for at least 10 minutes and nobody is able to serve me some water ugh. Just so you know I am not a complainer until I really mean it, look at my reviews. I know it’s 21st century and we are moving forward so ordering with QR code should not be a big deal, yes it’s should not if you just order but still can pay after the meal not before by providing all your card info into some freaking website. I am customer I am paying I want to be served like I am serving my customers easy like that.
Ok maybe food makes me change my rating to 2 stars 🤨
I ordered Eggs Benedict and ask to swap ham into bacon. It was pretty good but I could get some more bacon 🥓.
Asked for water 3 times before received it.

Pizza was OK - for airport food. We weren't allowed to sit were we wanted. I believe you can find better in the airport.

Edit to add second visit. Not sure why I pay $3.65 to add only 3 slices of avocado to an omelette and yet there's a side of avocado for an entire half an avocado for $3.25. More food for less money? How is that accurate? No longer getting omelettes here.. They are a ripoff. Just fried eggs and a side of avocado next time. Crazy. Also, sat forever with no offer of water. And couldn't get anyone's attention to ask until food came.

First visit: I had a great omelette and the fruit was fresh. I didn't eat the potatoes and wish the app let me substitute something I could eat for them, but under the omelette it didn't give that option (though it did under the two eggs any way). I expect to pay more at the airport, but this seemed even more than normal airport fare. This is my new route to and from work though so if they are consistent then it will be worth it.

Pretty decent food, especially given that it’s in the airport. The food is quite overpriced. However, the food off of the kids menu is much cheaper and still gives plentiful portions. I would recommend the Mushroom Pizza or the French Fries. Service is timely as well.

Would have been nice to have my main served with the rest of my family... I asked if this was unreasonable after they had their food pretty much eaten. Abrupt response offered and food came eventually but seriously, my wifes apple pie frozen in the middle and her Mac Cheeses was dry. USA 10 years since I last came here. You have gone to the dogs zero hospitality zero authentic politeness and will not be returning here again and will ensure all future airline stops are not in the US for the safety of my own mental health. Slop from start to finish. Newark airport /OTG/ Blatstien organisation shameful

Very Ordinary Food - Skip
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Yes, this is a New York Airport Restaurant and therefore, like all other New York airport restaurants, specializes in bad, tasteless, overpriced food, I get it!

But to top it off, the place advertises itself as serving organic food, which raised my hopes and expectations, only for them to be dashed mercilessly.

I ordered the egg white omelette (with spinach and goat cheese - which sounded very appetizing). Unfortunately, what they delivered was nowhere close. I just got a lump of tasteless egg white cooked in wag too much oil

Verdict: Avoid!

Food: 1/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Service : 4/5
Prices (Value for money): 1/5

Surprisingly Very good food for a New York airport restaurant. I had Scottish salmon and it was very tasty. It didn’t have the 5-star touch - but this is an airport and it got my solid 4 stars well deserved. I throughly enjoyed the food. The service was very fast too. I recommend this restaurant.

The food was very good. The server was outstanding and very attentive. I am not sure where the negative revies are coming from, but I had a great experience!