NJ Rocky Con
July 30 - August 2, 2026
Rocky Takes the Garden State: Local Food Recommendations & General Guide
Double Tree by Hilton General Info:
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Free parking at the lot
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Atrium Cafe located off main lobby
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Serves Starbucks and espresso drinks, tea, fruit, cookes, and pastries for quick breakfast
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Open daily at 6am
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In-Room Dining
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Available 6am to midnight daily
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Seasonz Restaurant
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Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Local Food & Dining Recommendations:
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Taverns and Breweries
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Brunch & Breakfast Options
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Bakeries
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Deli & Grills
V - Vegetarian / Vegan
GF - Gluten Free
Rutgers New Brunswick & Easton Ave:
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Rutgers & New Brunswick
Brook Theater Dining Options Walking Distance:
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Tacos Pizza (V)
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Garibaldi’s Restaurant
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Alebrijes Antojitos Mexicanos
Welcome to the Jersey Shore:
Check out the Destination 360 site to view an interactive map of beaches along the Jersey Shore.
Preferred recommendations near the con:
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Belmar Beach: 53 mins via GS parkway; has boardwalk
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Sandy Hook Beach: 53 mins via GS parkway
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Seaside Beach and Boardwalk: 1 hr 11 mins via GS parkway; better for nightlife
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Asbury Park Beach and boardwalk: 52 mins via GS parkway
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Keansburg Beach: 38 mins via GS parkway; has water and amusement park
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Keyport Waterfront: 30 mins via GS parkway; good waterfront and activity

Local Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, and Hubs:
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QuickChek store & gas station - 1850 Easton Ave Somerset
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Dunkin Donuts - 1760 Easton Ave Somerset
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Bottle Republic liquor store - 1760 Easton Ave Somerset
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McDonalds - 1065 Easton Ave Somerset
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Starbucks - 120 Cedar Grove Ln, Somerset
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Exxon gas station - 1830 Easton Ave Somerset
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Stop & Shop - 940 Easton Ave
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ShopRite - 435 Elizabeth Ave Somerset
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CVS Pharmacy - 462 Elizabeth Ave Somerset
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Wawa store & gas station - 555 New Durham Rd Piscataway