Chad P.
9/24/2025
Every time I come to Jersey, this is always the first place I think of where I would want to go for food. It's not corporate, it's local, it's in a cute part of town, and they have parking behind...
Cloverleaf Tavern
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395 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of Bloomfield Avenue lies the Cloverleaf Tavern, a well-established staple in Caldwell, New Jersey. It is currently the oldest business in town. George Dorchak Jr. founded the Cloverleaf Tavern in 1933. George was 23 years old when he borrowed money from his uncle to purchase the first liquor license in Caldwell after prohibition. The building at the time consisted of two stores: a vegetable stand and a bakery. The bakery was called The Bake Shop with a shamrock as it’s logo. This is where George got the idea for the name of his Tavern. In 1940, George made an election bet that won him a ride down Bloomfield Ave in a wheelbarrow. That’s right! The gentleman pushing the wheelbarrow (who remains unidentified today) lost the bet. Watch this amazing video below of George being pushed from the “flats” of Caldwell to Central Avenue.
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4.01,046 reviews
Ron M.
9/27/2025
Cloverleaf Tavern - Caldwell, NJ - 4 Stars After an estate sale in Caldwell, we followed a local tip from our neighbor--who grew up here--and headed to the Cloverleaf Tavern. Open since 1933,...
Malou T.
8/17/2025
Fantastic food. Everything is so delicious. Service was spot on. A local hangout with rustic pub vibe. Great place to eat and get together with family and friends.
Nicole G.
12/8/2024
Largest beers on tap in the area. Buttermilk chicken sandwich added crispy jalapeños. Steak fries and onion rings on the side. Enough for two people but I didn't share. Sipped on my pomegranate...
Alex G.
12/29/2024
Love this place. If you are a craft beer person than you have to try them. Burgers and cheese steaks are good as well. My server was the greatness unfortunately I forgot her name. Do yourself...
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