Vonda's Kitchen

12/30/2025

Happy Holidays! Vonda’s Kitchen will be open New Year’s Eve from 9 AM to 6 PM. Stop by or call 973-732-4532 to order from our regular menu.

We will also have select sides available in half pans and full pans. Call 973-732-4533 to place your catering order fo pickup. ✨🎇

11/12/2025

CAUTION⚠️ : May cause full bellies, happy tastebuds, and extreme relaxation. 😜

This Thanksgiving, let Vonda’s Kitchen take care of your Thanksgiving dinner with our delicious catering options.

Known for our mouthwatering comfort food and soul-inspired dishes, we’re bringing the flavors of Newark right to your dinner table.

How to Order
1. Call us at 973-732-4533
2. Email us at [email protected]

Please note that we have a 3-day lead time for catering orders. For large orders or special requests, please contact us as soon as possible to ensure availability.

*Feel free to inquire about our Thanksgiving Turkey or Holiday Ham!

**Only need sides? We have half pans and full pans of your favorite sides!

Whether it’s a corporate event, Friendsgiving, or dinner with your family, let us help you create a memorable feast that your family, friends, and/or co-workers will love!

05/15/2025

Chef Vonda will in the building! Come see her at this amazing event!

Meet the Visionary Behind the Flavor
Vonda McPherson
Restaurateur | Chef | Visionary
Founder of

We’re thrilled to welcome Vonda McPherson to Savor Newark 2025 — a culinary force whose journey from Fortune 500 sales to founder of standout eateries like BBQ, Greenhouse Café, and Kitchen is a testament to bold vision and soulful food.

Vonda brings her unmatched flair to the panel:
“Michelin Stars and Local Chefs in the Art of Authentic Cooking: Honoring Tradition with Innovation”
✨ Alongside Michelin-starred Chef .vieira.fernandes and other top local talents, she’ll explore how authenticity, innovation, and excellence shape today’s culinary landscape.

🗓️ Friday, May 16
📍 Newark, NJ
🎟️ Free with registration → www.savornewark.com (link in bio)

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Proudly Sponsored By:
– Official Airline of Savor Newark 2025


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05/09/2025

We are hiring!

We are looking for a line cook, a manager, and waitstaff. Email your resume to [email protected] if you are interested.

Serious Inquires Only! Feel free to share with anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We are closed New Year's Day. We will resume regular hours Thursday, January 2nd.

05/01/2024

We are hiring!

We are looking for two short order cooks and a PT Store Manager. Email [email protected] if you are interested.

Serious inquiries only! Please share this with someone you know who may be interested.

07/21/2023

Tomorrow’s menu includes:
Soul Tacos
Catfish Nugget Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Vegan Tacos
Chicken & Waffles

You know she’s got that 🔥🔥 Jumo Fried Whiting, Fried Catfish Nuggets and Shrimp!!

Y’all hungry yet! Get your tickets and meet us tomorrow at Blacknic’s Southern Hospitality!! Click the link 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 or scan the QR code.

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07/21/2023

Did you get your tickets yet??

Join Vonda’s Kitchen at this year’s Blacknic Event, Southern Hospitality! It’s going down TOMORROW, July 22nd! Details on the flyer! Scan the QR code to get your tickets! They are selling fast!! It’s a themed event so be sure to wear patterns!! Polka dots, stripes, etc! And make sure you stop by our booth to get your favorite food!!

CLUCK THE LINK TO BUY
https://www.blacknic.com/so/82OZH1L_D/c?w=fHtxQa4UAODBIVMINJUKd1_8UeBDpc9t6fYGCG8CkYc.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVudHMuZXZlbnRub2lyZS5jb20vZS9ibGFja25pYy1wcmVzZW50cy1zb3V0aGVybi1ob3NwaXRhbGl0eS90aWNrZXRzIiwiciI6ImRjYzgzOTRlLTZiZWQtNGYzYS1hN2E1LWFiNzAxZDA3ZDIzZiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjJmZDI4YmEzLTZmMjgtNDcwZC1hMDAxLTM1ODE4NDk0ODRlZCJ9

06/19/2023

Join Vonda’s Kitchen at this year’s Blacknic Event, Southern Hospitality! It’s going down July 22nd! Details on the flyer! Scan the QR code to get your tickets! They are selling fast!! It’s a themed event so be sure to wear patterns!! Polka dots, stripes, etc! And make sure you stop by our booth to get your favorite food!!

If you buy your tickets TODAY! You get 19 % off in honor of Juneteenth!! TODAY ONLY! 6/19

CLUCK THE LINK TO BUY
https://www.blacknic.com/so/82OZH1L_D/c?w=fHtxQa4UAODBIVMINJUKd1_8UeBDpc9t6fYGCG8CkYc.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVudHMuZXZlbnRub2lyZS5jb20vZS9ibGFja25pYy1wcmVzZW50cy1zb3V0aGVybi1ob3NwaXRhbGl0eS90aWNrZXRzIiwiciI6ImRjYzgzOTRlLTZiZWQtNGYzYS1hN2E1LWFiNzAxZDA3ZDIzZiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjJmZDI4YmEzLTZmMjgtNDcwZC1hMDAxLTM1ODE4NDk0ODRlZCJ9

12/27/2022

The is so WONDERFUL! Thank you very much the acknowledgment

Here's our 50 For 50 for Black Owned Restaurants In The U.S: (State By State)

1. Alabama
Rodney Scott's BBQ
📍3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

2. Alaska
Davons' Place House of Soul
📍13500 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515

3. Arizona
Café Desta
📍758 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

4. Arkansas
Fat Jaws Soul Food and Southern Eats
📍220 W 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

5. California
My 2 Cents La
📍5583 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

6. Colorado
NOLA Voodoo Tavern
📍2231 Bruce Randolph Ave, Denver, CO 80205

7. Connecticut
Soul Tasty
📍29 Main St, Stamford, CT 06901

8. Delaware
Green Box Kitchen
📍400 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

9. District of Colombia
c|a|n|e
📍403 H ST. NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

10. Florida
Hot Chicks House of Chicken
📍14816 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

11. Georgia
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
📍3721 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

12. Hawaii
Le Crêpe Café
📍2752 Woodlawn Dr # 6-101, Honolulu, HI 96822

13. Idaho
Grandpa's Southern Bbq
📍1540 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

14. Illinois
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
📍1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622

15. Indiana
His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffle, Ribs, and Soul Food
📍6916 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219

16. Iowa
Vivian's Soul Food
📍2925 Williams Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

17. Kansas
Jones Bar-B-Q Diner
📍6706 Kaw Drive Frontage Rd, Kansas City, KS 66111

18. Kentucky
Shirley Mae's Café
📍802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203

19. Louisiana
Addis Nola
📍2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119

20. Maine
Magnus on Water
📍12 Water St, Biddeford, ME 04005

21. Maryland
The Land of Kush
📍840 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201

22. Massachusetts
Next Step Soul Food Cafe
📍657 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124

23. Michigan
Dime Store
📍719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226

24. Minnesota
Soul & Bowl
📍520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

25. Mississippi
Johnny T's Bistro & Blues
📍538 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202

26. Missouri
Sweetie Pies "Upper Crust"
📍3643 Delmar Blvd #3617, St. Louis, MO 63108

27. Montana
The Sassy Biscuit Co.
📍115 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101

28. Nebraska
DB'S Cajun Kitchen
📍4343 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

29. Nevada
Gritz Cafe
📍1911 Stella Lake St #150, Las Vegas, NV 89106

30. New Hampshire
One Love Cuisine
📍50 Fox Run Rd, Newington, NH 03801

31. New Jersey
Vonda's Kitchen
📍183 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103

32. New Mexico
Jambo café
📍2010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

33. New York
Ras Plant Based
📍739 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

34. North Carolina
Mert's Heart & Soul, Charlotte, North Carolina
📍214 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

35. North Dakota
Rugsan Cuisine
📍2424 13th Ave S #101, Fargo, ND 58103

36. Ohio
Flavor 91 Bistro
📍5186 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213

37. Oklahoma
Black Walnut
📍100 NE 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

38. Oregon
Nacheaux
📍727 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214

39. Pennsylvania
48th Street Grille
📍310 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

40. Rhode Island
Sommer's Corner
📍1230 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

41. South Carolina
Nigel's Good Food
📍3760 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston SC 29418

42. South Dakota
Kaladi's Bistro
📍1716 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

43. Tennessee
Four Way Soul Food Restaurant
📍998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126

44. Texas
Binge Kitchen
📍449 McCarty Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216

45. Utah
Joe's Cafe
📍1126 S State St, Orem, UT 84097

46. Vermont
Kismayo Kitchen
📍505 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

47. Virginia
Croaker's Spot Richmond
📍1020 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

48. Washington
Marjorie Restaurant
📍1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

49. West Virginia
Dem 2 brothers and a grill bbq
📍423 Virginia St W, Charleston, West Virginia 25302

50. Wisconsin
Twisted Plants
📍4905 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110

12/27/2022

Here's our 50 For 50 for Black Owned Restaurants In The U.S: (State By State)

1. Alabama
Rodney Scott's BBQ
📍3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

2. Alaska
Davons' Place House of Soul
📍13500 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515

3. Arizona
Café Desta
📍758 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

4. Arkansas
Fat Jaws Soul Food and Southern Eats
📍220 W 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

5. California
My 2 Cents La
📍5583 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

6. Colorado
NOLA Voodoo Tavern
📍2231 Bruce Randolph Ave, Denver, CO 80205

7. Connecticut
Soul Tasty
📍29 Main St, Stamford, CT 06901

8. Delaware
Green Box Kitchen
📍400 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

9. District of Colombia
c|a|n|e
📍403 H ST. NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

10. Florida
Hot Chicks House of Chicken
📍14816 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

11. Georgia
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
📍3721 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

12. Hawaii
Le Crêpe Café
📍2752 Woodlawn Dr # 6-101, Honolulu, HI 96822

13. Idaho
Grandpa's Southern Bbq
📍1540 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

14. Illinois
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
📍1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622

15. Indiana
His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffle, Ribs, and Soul Food
📍6916 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219

16. Iowa
Vivian's Soul Food
📍2925 Williams Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

17. Kansas
Jones Bar-B-Q Diner
📍6706 Kaw Drive Frontage Rd, Kansas City, KS 66111

18. Kentucky
Shirley Mae's Café
📍802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203

19. Louisiana
Addis Nola
📍2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119

20. Maine
Magnus on Water
📍12 Water St, Biddeford, ME 04005

21. Maryland
The Land of Kush
📍840 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201

22. Massachusetts
Next Step Soul Food Cafe
📍657 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124

23. Michigan
Dime Store
📍719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226

24. Minnesota
Soul & Bowl
📍520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

25. Mississippi
Johnny T's Bistro & Blues
📍538 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202

26. Missouri
Sweetie Pies "Upper Crust"
📍3643 Delmar Blvd #3617, St. Louis, MO 63108

27. Montana
The Sassy Biscuit Co.
📍115 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101

28. Nebraska
DB'S Cajun Kitchen
📍4343 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

29. Nevada
Gritz Cafe
📍1911 Stella Lake St #150, Las Vegas, NV 89106

30. New Hampshire
One Love Cuisine
📍50 Fox Run Rd, Newington, NH 03801

31. New Jersey
Vonda's Kitchen
📍183 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103

32. New Mexico
Jambo café
📍2010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

33. New York
Ras Plant Based
📍739 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

34. North Carolina
Mert's Heart & Soul, Charlotte, North Carolina
📍214 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

35. North Dakota
Rugsan Cuisine
📍2424 13th Ave S #101, Fargo, ND 58103

36. Ohio
Flavor 91 Bistro
📍5186 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213

37. Oklahoma
Black Walnut
📍100 NE 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

38. Oregon
Nacheaux
📍727 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214

39. Pennsylvania
48th Street Grille
📍310 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

40. Rhode Island
Sommer's Corner
📍1230 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

41. South Carolina
Nigel's Good Food
📍3760 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston SC 29418

42. South Dakota
Kaladi's Bistro
📍1716 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

43. Tennessee
Four Way Soul Food Restaurant
📍998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126

44. Texas
Binge Kitchen
📍449 McCarty Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216

45. Utah
Joe's Cafe
📍1126 S State St, Orem, UT 84097

46. Vermont
Kismayo Kitchen
📍505 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

47. Virginia
Croaker's Spot Richmond
📍1020 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

48. Washington
Marjorie Restaurant
📍1412 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

49. West Virginia
Dem 2 brothers and a grill bbq
📍423 Virginia St W, Charleston, West Virginia 25302

50. Wisconsin
Twisted Plants
📍4905 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110