Hobby's Delicatessen and Branford Place
Filmed as 1960s downtown Newark
📍 32 Branford Place, Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, United States
Scene breakdown
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1960s downtown Newark
The Many Saints of Newark 2021 Mild spoilersBranford Place becomes 1967 Newark for the film's riot sequence, with burning cars and National Guard vehicles in the street.
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Real-world history
Jewish deli on Branford Place run by the Brummer family since 1962; the corner with Halsey Street was named Hobby's Plaza in 2014. For the Sopranos prequel the street was dressed as 1967 Newark, with period storefronts and a replica of the old Adams Theatre front.
Logistics & accessibility
Admission: Open deli, usually weekdays and lunchtime; check current hours. The street itself is public.
Parking & accessibility: Downtown Newark street parking and garages nearby.
Best time to visit: Weekday lunchtime, when the deli is busiest and most atmospheric.