Mr. C's???
Does anyone know what happened to Mr. C's? We went over the weekend and it's closed! Apparently there's a BBQ place coming?
Mr. C's was fantastic and we're very disappointed.
Gimli
Rich 
Oh No...that is horrible news. The food was terrific and the owners very sweet people and the place was clean and neat. My son played hockey with the grandkids. I am sorry to hear about this.
Thanks Gimli, I am very rarely in Netcong so I haven't had the pleasure. Sorry that they are closing. You think it was due to the economy or were they old enough that they could have decided to retire?
I cannot believe it!!! They were sooooooo yummy, clean a NICE!
And those onion rings!!
There was a very long and positive thread here about them!!!
How sad......
OH NO! There have been so many good comments about the place, and when we drove past the other day I said to my husband "I want to go there soon, supposed to have great onion rings"
And now they are gone. Bummer.
I don't know what it's due to. I don't really think it's a retirement thing, but it certainly could be an economy thing. They did run an Italian restaurant in Newton for something like 20 years.
They're very nice people and it was a great place. They certainly did a great job and made some great food, but I'm sure it's a heck of an expense to run a place.
Was it on Sunday???? They are closed on Sunday's but opened the rest of the week...I was just there...Can't survive without the onion rings.
Probably will open Sundays for the warmer weather
Mr C's is not closed was there on Saturday for onion rings and Texas weiners.
Maybe you were there on Sunday..it is still closed on SUndays winter hours
Opening on Sundays soon for summer.
I drove by this am on the way to work and saw the sign also saying that a bbq place is coming soon????
Cherie 
Christine Well it was the building included in the sale and asking price was almost $300,000 I believe.
Mr. C's is now Smokey's BBQ (and Hot Dogs). Same emblam as the one they closed in Byram so i'm assuming it's the same owner? It looks like they still have the same menu from Mr. C's plus now BBQ type stuff.
Bryan you are correct. Same guy as the one that closed in Byram(the old Falconer's Inn on Lake Lackawanna).
I stopped in the other day and the nice lady at the counter said they were going to merge menus and eventually start opening for breakfast but there was supposed to be no interruption in service. Guess we'll have to see.
This could be good. Smokey does a great BBQ. He used to compete at the national level for a bit. I can't wait to get over there.
Greg Bring Cozys back. MR. C's was the owner of the Circle Grill also. They just tried to rip off the Cozy menu and theme. I wish Smokey's well but don't see it lasting unfortunately. Once the trade zone went in it killed all the local restaurants. They've all closed or keep turning over owners.
Smokey's is there and the BBQ is fantastic! He kept the burgers, hot dogs (which are better than before) and some of the side dishes, but is focused now on BBQ chicken, ribs, pulled pork, etc. The place got a nice makeover outside and is still clean and cozy inside. I'm quickly becoming addicted to the BBQ at this place! Don't live in the past, give these small restaurant owners the business they deserve.
How did the trade zone kill the local restaurants ? I would think it would have helped all the restaurants....am I missing something ?
Calico696 Predator, I think Cozylover is referring to the ITC Crossing retail area and all the chain restaurants, fast-food joints and strip mall-type buffet and pizza places that are there rather than the actual Trade Center on the westbound side of 46.
ianimal We did also try out the new Smokey's and it was very good. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was excellent, very good fries and excellent mac n' cheese. Nice people too.
Gimli Have to say I liked the onion rings and the fries better before, but the new additions to the menu give you alot more variety. Kids love the mac n' cheese. Nice in clean inside,but that's nothing new; Always been clean and well taken care of.
Hot dogs are Boarshead (exactly the same as before and my personal favorite). The dollar hot dog day is back on Monday or Tuesday I forget.
CL
How is it a rip off of the Cozy??? Wasn't that a drive-in place, car hop service, open only thru the warm months. This is open all year with indoor seating and mostly fresh made items. Honestly never saw it as a the run of the mill hot dog stand because there was very little prepared foods on the menu as compared to the fresh made items (chicken, burgers, meatballs, eggplant parmigiana, paninni sands, homemade salads etc) Ask me cause I've tried it all.
The onion rings aren't the same as they were under Mr. C's????? OH NO! Say it isn't so!!!! That's what made it worth the trip all the way from Mountain Lakes!!
trish They are closed Sundays. I am not sure if they are open or not. I am here now at 10:20AM with no one in sight. The hours on the door state 10:30AM open.
I was there on Monday or Tuesday and the place was locked up and dark. Thought maybe vacation or something but there was no sign. I also found it odd that after opening a new restaurant that is just getting off its feet that you would go on vacation and close for a week. Guess we'll have to see what next week brings.
I mean they just introduced their full new menu like 2 weeks ago. Hired some more help, etc. Lets hope for vacation.
Stopped by today...sign in window says closed for vacation.... will reopen Aug. 1st...odd they have a Grand Opening then go on vacation for over a month ?
PREDATOR I am told that a serious illness by a family member has caused them to close temporarily. Lets hope its just vacation..
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