Molly Pitcher Service Area

Stopped here to use the bathroom, it was fairly clean. There were quite a few food options, but didn’t have time. Not a fan of the fact that there are people filling my gas because of NJ, but it works nicely during cold weather.

So we went to get gas at this rest stop, Molly Pitcher Service Area. I got into a nice clean bathroom and had a nice choice of yummy food. So that was all good. However, my car mysteriously didn’t restart after we got gas. Now, my car had just passed inspection a few days before so I had no idea what could have been wrong. I was expecting to get yelled at, but instead the workers at the gas station were on top of helping us! They helped to push my car and even after the fact one of them came over and fixed my car! It turned out that a wire to my battery and gotten loose and the connection needed to be cleaned. I am so grateful that after an insanely stressful Christmas that these men helped make my car mishap go away within a few minutes so I could go home. Thank you!

This area is a lot nicer than it used to be since they renovated it back during the Whitman governorship. There are the usual NJTPK eateries, Roy Rogers, Nathans, Arthur Treachers Fish and Chips, Freshens yogurt, Auntie Annies/​Cinnabon, and two markets. There is a separate, very busy Starbucks outside. There is a watch and perfume place too oddly.
The bathrooms are large and relatively clean. The main building is well lit and relatively newer. As others have mentioned, there is a lot of trash and dog crap on the grassy areas. I blame the idiot customers for that rather than the rest area however. It’s not like there aren’t trash cans everywhere to use. It is a turnpike rest area so the prices reflect that you are a captive audience. I didn’t buy gas but for those not from NJ, you can’t pump your own gas. Full serve only but the prices are often a bit better than at the self serve stations on the highways in the surrounding states.

We always stop by a rest stop from/​to NYC from Virginia and this is a good stop. There’s about 5 restaurants including Roy Rogers, nathans, Starbucks, a frozen yogurt place, salad place. The bathrooms are pretty clean and plentiful. Not as much of a markup as compared to Maryland house.

Unfortunately there is no option for 0 stars, as this rest step warrants it. I have actually been to a nicer rest stop — while driving across the Sinai Peninsula in a a third world country. This rest stop is absolutely filthy. I wouldn’t even walk in what they consider «grass» as it was a minefield of dog turds, cigarette butts, food wrappers, and other unidentifiable crap. Even Starbucks seems embarrassed to be associated with the Molly Pitcher service area and has a separate entrance so as not to associate itself with the filth next door. And poor Molly Pitcher — is this really the legacy she wanted to leave for America? People who should be nominated to replace her name include anyone who hasn’t showered in a month, never washes their hands, and considers the outdoors their personal dumpster. Avoid this place like the plague (which you risk catching if you stop here).

Good size, plenty of parking and options for food or drinks. Huge restrooms, relatively clean (as good as you can probably for a highway rest stop).

Be warned. Be very warned: this is a great place for the local cops to shake you down.
Would you believe that I got a ticket waiting in the car outside the convenience store «for standing at a yellow line.» No sign — just a yellow line.
Fighting it would not only mean a visit to the buttcrack of a town called Plainsboro but you actually have to give the court one week’s notice. You can only imagine the fair hearing you’ll get in that kangaroo court. Most likely a plea offer or you have to come back next month…
No matter how backed up the traffic or whatever other nightmares are taking place on the Turnpike, there’s plenty of time for the local cops to load up on tickets for nothing.

A nice service area on the New Jersey Turnpike. They have a Roy Rogers which is always a plus and have all of the snack options you will need on a long trip. The bathrooms were clean and although very busy the waits were very short at the various fast food counters.

It’s a nice, clean, ordinary turnpike service area with all the same amenities as the others – gas, Starbucks, fast food, prepared sandwiches, fresh fruit, sunglasses, etc. Nothing to complain about here.

Heading south on the turnpike, I usually stop by this location for gas or potty break. Gas is reasonable which is a surprise. Bathrooms are usually clean when I have to use it. Parking is not bad anytime of the day. Auntie Ems is a plus at this location.

I have stopped here many times over the years.
Just last week my daughter was doing a project that involved Molly Pitcher. She learned all about her. I mentioned there was this rest stop. We had no idea at the time we were going to stop here last evening. That was because we broke down there. Sigh…
This rest stop is really busy. Really busy. Always. But given the number of people who swing in and out of here, the place is clean. The restrooms have attendants. There are some typical fast food to be had here. There is an over-​crowded Starbucks. And there is gasoline.
Getting towed from here is a piece of cake too.
It’s a rest area, don’t expect much. But it is clean and efficient. There’s also a place to walk the dogs. ;)

Crowded as heck every damned weekend — especially in summer.
Starbucks, bathrooms, gas, gone.
They also have fast food including Auntie Anne’s Arthur Treacher’s, Nathan’s Famous and Roy Rogers.

Jersey Turnpike! ha ha ha. We got such a kick out of that while driving to NYC. This was a very nice, clean little rest stop. And there’s a Starbucks so you can’t go wrong. We needed a little Joe to prepare for the big day ahead. A very nice stop for a bathroom /​coffee break!

It’s a rest stop in Jersey-​on the Turnpike near Cranbury. Not as clean or efficient as the Delaware rest stop, but it certainly isn’t a bad place to stop. As with any rest stop on the Turnpike, the quality of the food will depend on how busy he place is… the busier it is the fresher the food will be… but also the slower the lines will be. Roy Rogers, Nathans, Starbucks, Arthur Treachers, Cinnabon, and Sunoco Gas…
I’ve stopped here a lot, and the bathrooms are kept pretty clean so don’t be nervous… uncross your legs and stop for a quick rest.

Easy off and easy on! Large parking lot with a massive gas pump area. Dropped in here to relieve myself and grab some coffee.
The main court is clean and well kept. Bathrooms are well maintained with adequate lighting and room for plenty of customers. There are several food options in here along with some ancillary variety stores.

Molly Pitcher was hired for her first job as a waitress because of her last name, and she used it to her benefit for the entirety of her life. She dated men like Heineken, Adams, and Budweiser to name just the long-​term relationships. She nearly married Coors in Vegas and had a fling with a guy who went by «Blue Moon.»
She eventually married a major league catcher and their wedding theme was puzzle pieces because you can’t have a pitcher without a catcher.
Molly was named after the fearless female in Joyce’s masterwork «Ulysses.» Her favorite color was red and she lived a long, happy life and then got a rest stop in New Jersey named after her.
But really though this a pretty nice rest stop, it’s super clean.

I reviewed the Roy Rogers separately (what a disappointment!) so this is just for the stop itself.
It was pretty clean overall and the bathroom was decent. I can’t comment on the stalls since this stop was strictly for número uno but it didn’t smell funky, so that’s something. There didn’t seem to be any sketchy people hanging out around the restrooms… no matter how long I waited.
This is right after the merge so if you’re in the car lanes coming south, it could be hard to get over in time but there’s another stop about 8 – 10 miles away so if you miss it, just cross your legs and hang on for a few more miles.

This is a tough one to get to where the lanes start to merge heading south. Once you pull into the rest stop, it’s not too bad. This is a spacious rest stop with a large Roy Rogers, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips plus coffee, pizza, burritos and a newstand. The restrooms were clean and the rest area appeared to be pretty clean.
It looks like they are renovating the convenience store, so it was not available during my visit.

There is only one service station going south that has Roy Rogers, and this is it. It is adequately clean, though there are places that could use more attention.
Any place with spicy curly fries is awesome, in my book.
It’s retarded that they have the Starbucks outside of the rest of the service station.
This is the stop to go to before all the lanes merge into two/​three.

Duh… It’s Joisey, gang… what do you expect? Really, this is a convenient place to stop on the way South from NYC to Philly or DC or further South. Their Starbucks is now outside where I think I remember there used to be an ice cream place. I did find a relatively clean place, heavily traveled, but efficient.
I don’t know what will happen to this place once the widening of the Turnpike to 12 lanes takes place, as it is so close to the highway. But for now, it is a welcome stop in the vertiginous pace of New Jersey…