Celia Cruz Service Area

4.1
269 reviews
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Business Details

76 Garden State Parkway, Forked River, NJ
08731, United States
(609) 693-8275
https://www.applegreen.com/
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Location

Celia Cruz Service Area
76 Garden State Parkway, Forked River, NJ
08731, United States

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Reviews

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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

The rest area is frequently praised for its cleanliness, especially the restrooms, which many customers found to be well-maintained and spotless.

Food Options

While there are various food options available, including Burger King and Dunkin', some customers reported dissatisfaction with the quality and service at certain food outlets.

Celia Cruz Tribute

The service area features a tribute to Celia Cruz, which many visitors appreciated for its cultural significance and informative displays.

Staff Friendliness

Customer experiences with staff were mixed; while some found them friendly and helpful, others reported instances of rudeness or lack of engagement.

Convenience

The location is noted for its convenience, with ample parking and accessibility for travelers, including those with RVs.
  • SL
    Serge Lubin
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Great stop over place.
  • CH
    Chaos Hawk
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    I travel here everyday. it's part of my daily trip because I have to get gas and use the restroom. There is a lot to say about the employees here though. It seems to me that who ever is on shift November 14, 2025 at 1:12 am like listening to me when ever I go into the handicapped family restroom to use it of course , I am disabled because of work related issues but nothing mental just for those trolls out there with so B.S. that they want to assume. Anyway each time I'm in the bathroom or my wife one of the Burger King Staff would go into the Utility Room which is Right behind the handicapped restroom and start to press against the wall and listen to me ........ It's most of them doing it. There is nothing in the bathroom worth taking and I don't do Drugs and even if I did the business provides a safe spot for people to safely dispose of there needles which I for surely don't want. I've tried to let management know and got Zero give a bucks from them. If you bring your family here do not let them out of your sight for 2 seconds because man or woman these people here seems to get off sexually by listening to people relieves themselves or they think it's funny to disturb you when you at a disadvantage at the moment. It happened over 5 times since I started stopping here along my way to my business. Also I've seen a Dark skin man possibly sleeping at the counter while a Caucasian man was looking at the order screen in the back cooking but here is the catch there was absolutely nobody in there at all, zero customers. They love to looking like they are always cooking and if that the case , none of that crap is fresh. Your eating re-warmed pre-cook food from the night before. You can get sick from that seriously. If it was cooked fresh it would take some time to cook properly. MESSAGE: Don't leave your wife or kids, hell even yourself alone in the restroom. Next Be careful eating here...
  • KF
    Ken F
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    I regularly use this rest station. It's convenient and I've never had any issues with their restrooms. Inside, there is a Nathan's hotdog, Burger King, and Dunkin Donuts. The Burger King there is also open late.
  • RP
    Raquel P
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    What an Honor to have Celia Cruz rest stop beautiful and clean
  • SN
    Steven Nechamkin
    Oct 25, 2025
    4.0
    The service area is located in Forked River, New Jersey. It is on the Garden State Parkway and named for Celia Cruz. Celia Cruz was a singer and various exhibits depict her life. They also have an additional exhibit of people in the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Nathan's, Starbucks, Dunkin Doughnuts and Auntie Anne's are available for dining. Ample parking and seating. Bathrooms are well-maintained.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Celia Cruz Service Area

What are the operating hours for Celia Cruz Service Area?

The Celia Cruz Service Area is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with continuous service from 00:00 to 23:59 every day.

What amenities are available at the Celia Cruz Service Area?

The service area offers restrooms, fast service, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming atmosphere, alongside dining options from popular brands such as Burger King, Subway, and Shake Shack.