The Exchange Menu
Welcome to The Exchange, a delightful eatery nestled at 160 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ. This charming venue seamlessly blends a homey atmosphere with a vibrant dining experience, perfect for gatherings or a casual night out.
The menu offers an enticing variety, starting with savory starters like Boneless Chicken Wings and Coconut Shrimp. For burger lovers, the Irish Cheddar Burger stands out, featuring a juicy sirloin blend topped with caramelized onions and Irish Cheddar. If you're seeking plant-based options, try the delicious Beyond Burger.
No meal is complete without dessert, and The Exchange excels in this area as well, serving homemade arborio rice pudding and bread pudding, both bursting with rich flavors. With rave reviews praising the service and ambiance, it's clear The Exchange is a local treasure worth visiting time and again!
Soups and Salads
Strawberry Salad
Spinach, strawberries, chickpeas & feta cheese with homemade lemon & herb vinaigrette.
Pasta And Fagioli
Homemade pasta fagioli ditalini pasta and white kidney beans.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, red onion and crumbled Bleu cheese topped. Served with Bleu cheese dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Cajun or plain grilled chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, blue cheese crumbles and choice of dressing.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, Hard Boiled egg, avocado, bacon, Bleu cheese crumbles, Bleu cheese dressing.
Apple And Walnut Salad
Arugula, crumbled blue cheese. Served with lemon vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Beefsteak tomatoes, homemade fresh mozzarella, basil with olive oil & balsamic glaze.
Caesar Salad
Romain, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.
Steak And Arugula Salad
Hanger steak, arugula, red onions, tomato and blue cheese crumbles.
Stracciatella With Spinach
Classic Italian egg drop soup. Served fresh spinach.
Crock Of Homemade Chili
Homemade chili w/ meat and red kidney beans topped w/ chopped red onions & Cheddar Jack cheese w/ nacho chips.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, carrot, cucumber, tomato, avocado, soft boiled egg and lemon herb vinaigrette.
Baked Potato
Crisp potato with a soft center with the skin still on.
Side Homemade Meatballs
Homemade meatballs with homemade red sauce.
Onion Rings
Fried battered onion.
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Broccoli Crowns
Side Homemade Italian Sausage
Homemade Italian sausage with homemade Italian red sauce.
Vegetable Sides
Pizza and Flatbreads
Margarita
San marzano plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, basil and sea salt.
White
Ricotta, shredded mozzarella, olive oil and sea salt.
BBQ Chicken
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, bacon, mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing.
Cheese
San marzano plum tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella.
Alpine Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen burger patty, topped with sautéed mushrooms, spinach & swiss cheese with french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Patty Melt Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. Sautéed onions, swiss cheese and open faced on rye bread. With french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Irish Cheddar Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. Caramelized onion, Irish Cheddar cheese and bacon mayo. W/ french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Beyond Burger
Vegan plant-based burger served on a multigrain roll with homemade pesto, lettuce, tomato and onion.
Fried Jalapeño Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. Topped with pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños on a toasted brioche roll with homemade guacamole with french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion.
French Onion Burger
Fresh 8 oz. burger, grilled. Topped with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce tomato & red onions, with side au jus dipping sauce. French fries.
Italian Burger
Fresh 8 oz. burger grilled, with homemade pesto, sun dried peppers, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onions. French fries.
Bacon And Brie Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. Thick cut applewood smoked bacon, brie cheese and apricot jam. W/ french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Boro Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. With french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion .
The Exchange Burger
8 oz. fresh, never frozen, sirloin blend patty. Onion rings, Cheddar cheese sauce, BBQ sauce and applewood smoked bacon. W/ french fries, lettuce, tomato & onion .
Burgers
Fry Sides
Steak Fries
Curly Fries
House Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried sweet potatoes.
Waffle Fries
Lattice shaped fried potatoes.
Taco Beef
Homemade taco beef topped shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & homemade chipotle mayo sauce with white rice & refried black beans.
Pulled Pork Taco
Pulled pork, Cheddar Jack cheese, homemade pico de gallo & homemade mustard BBQ sauce comes with white rice & refried black beans .
Grilled Hanger Steak Taco
Grilled steak topped shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & homemade chipotle mayo sauce with white rice & refried black beans.
Crispy Cod Taco
Bread fried codfish topped shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & homemade chipotle mayo sauce with white rice & refried black beans.
Aloha Taco
Coconut shrimp, shredded lettuce, Cheddar Jack cheese, homemade pineapple salsa topped with Asian sesame sauce comes with white rice & refried black beans .
Sautéed Shrimp Taco
Sautéed shrimp topped shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & homemade chipotle mayo sauce with white rice & refried black beans.
Pulled Chicken Taco
Oven roasted chicken shredded & topped shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & homemade chipotle mayo sauce with white rice & refried black beans.
Tacos
Pasta
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster ravioli in a fresh butter & sage sauce.
Penne Fresca
Sweet Italian sausage, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh plum tomato basil sauce.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter & sage cream sauce.
Cheese Ravioli With Meat Sauce
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli, topped with a homemade meat sauce.
Rigatoni Matriciana
Rigatoni with pancetta and onions in tomato basil sauce.
Gnocchi Bolognese
Potato pasta in a creamy meat sauce.
Linguini And Clam Sauce
White or red sauce.
Fresh Orecchiette & Broccoli Rabe
Fresh orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, & homemade sausage in garlic & olive topped with shaved provolone.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Cedar smoked bacon, onion and Parmesan.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Homemade eggplant parm. Served over pasta. .
The Happy Larry
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs in tomato sauce.
Bacon Mac And Cheese
Topped with garlic breadcrumbs.
Chicken Parm
Homemade Sausage Parm
Eggplant Parm
Veal Parm
Homemade Meatballs Parm
Carlo’s Parms
Entrée
Chicken Your Way
Choice of francaise, marsala, piccata. Served with capers, pizzaiola, limone or parmigiana over pasta, rice or potato.
Annette's Chicken Dinner
Grilled chicken topped tomato, roasted peppers, homemade fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze. Served over sautéed spinach with garlic comes with side of rice. .
New York Strip
Baked potato, broccoli spears and roasted garlic herb butter.
Seafood Platter
Clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops over linguine marinara or Fra Diavolo.
Veal Your Way
Choice of francaise, marsala, piccata with capers, pizzaiola, limone or parmigiana over pasta and rice or potato.
Shrimp Your Way
6 jumbo shrimp with choice of fried, Francese, marinara, fra diavolo, parmigiana, or scampi.
Seared Salmon
Wild rice blend, broccoli and topped. Served with homemade arugula almond pesto.
Homemade Arborio Rice Pudding
Creamy arborio rice pudding. Served with cinnamon and fresh cream.
Homemade Bread Pudding
Homemade bread pudding, topped with homemade caramel sauce and fresh whipped cream on the side.
Homemade New York Style Cheesecake
Fresh homemade new York style cheesecake. Cut to order. Topped w/ homemade caramel sauce and Fresh Strawberries.
8 Mini Cannoli
8 mini cannoli freshly filled to order.
Angel Food Cake And Berries
Homemade angel food cake topped. Served fresh seasonal berries and cream.
Homemade Key Lime Pie
2 Large Cannoli's
2 large cannoli's freshly filled to order.
Dessert
Starters, Share and Apps
Carlo’s Fried Meatballs
Served with marinara sauce.
Fresh Mussels The Exchange Way
Bacon, onions, grape tomatoes, white wine, lemon and butter sauce.
Pizza Fries
Marinara, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Artichoke And Spinach Dip
Parmesan and tortilla chips.
Jumbo Wings
Buffalo sauce, BBQ, teriyaki, ancho chili glaze or honey lime sriracha.
Fried Calamari
Cornmeal dusted and spicy plum tomato marinara.
Chicken Fingers
Served with honey mustard.
Quesadilla
Cheddar Jack cheese and pico de gallo.
Firecracker Fried Calamari
Fried calamari tossed with cherry peppers, jalapeño peppers, & capers, served with homemade marinara sauce.
Nachos
Refried black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and warm Cheddar cheese sauce. .
Littleneck Clam Steamers
Garlic, butter and garlic bread.
Canal Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, spinach, roasted peppers, & balsamic glaze comes w/ homemade pico de gallo.
Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Balls
Served with Korean pepper dipping sauce.
Shrimp Bruschetta
Twelve shrimp in garlic butter. Served with garlic toast.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded and fried mozzarella. Served with plum tomato marinara.
Coconut Shrimp
4 jumbo shrimp w/ coconut breading fried and served w/ Asian sesame dipping sauce & homemade pineapple salsa.
Homemade Potato Skins
Applewood smoked bacon or fresh broccoli and Cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream. .
Tomatoes Ala Sam
Sliced tomatoes topped w/ chopped cherry & sweet vinegar peppers, capers & anchovies.
Boneless Chicken Wings
Breaded boneless chunks of chicken, deep fried with a choice of sauces.
Bavarian Pretzels
Served with Cheddar cheese dipping sauce. .
Grilled Cheese
Served with bacon and tomato on sourdough bread.
Fried Eggplant Wrap
Fried eggplant, roasted peppers, homemade fresh mozzarella, & arugula with balsamic glaze.
Classic BLT
Bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served with mayo on sourdough bread.
Open Faced Corned Beef Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, on rye bread. Served Russian dressing.
French Dip
Thin sliced roast beef, swiss cheese, onions. Served with side of au jus.
Turkey & Brie Panini
Oven roasted Turkey breast, brie cheese & cranberry sauce on a hero roll.
Smoked Ham And Brie
Smoked ham, brie cheese w/shredded romaine, tomato and whole grain honey mustard on a hero roll.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk breaded chicken breast on a toasted brioche roll. Served with pickles and homemade chipotle mayo comes with homemade chips.
Boro Burrito
Refried black beans, wild rice, pico de gallo, shredded romaine, Cheddar sauce, tortilla chips and salsa. .
Annette's Chicken Lunch
Grilled chicken topped. Served tomato, roasted peppers, homemade fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze. Served over sautéed spinach with garlic. .
Carol’s Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, spinach, roasted Red Peppers, red onion, fresh mozzarella. Served with balsamic glaze in a wrap.
Corned Beef On Rye
Chicken & Waffle
Hand breaded chicken served on a belgian waffle topped with homestyle gravy & strawberry preserves.
Cheesesteak
Grilled chopped chicken breast or steak. Roasted bell pepper, caramelized onion and Cheddar cheese sauce on a hero roll .
Hanger Steak
Caramelized onion, aged Cheddar, herb aioli and romaine lettuce on house made focaccia bread.
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Panko breaded cod fish, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, on brioche roll.
Roasted Turkey Club
Toasted country white bread, smoked bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Buffalo Chicken Club
Breaded chicken breast, romaine, tomato, bacon and blue cheese dressing on hero roll.
Beer Battered Fish And Chips
Steak fries and homemade tartar sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato and romaine on a hero roll.