new coffee spot and they roast their own beans!…read more Tried their Vanilla sage but it lacked the flavor i was looking for so i'll try another flavor next time BUUUTT the coffee was really fresh and had a lovely taste. Not burned not under roasted, just perfect! Brought a bag of beans too and the scent was wonderful! Gonna have to explore more to get a good sense of the place but definitely looks really promising and i can see myself coming back! maybe even soon lol

Stopped into Bergen Coffee Roasters for the first time after noticing it near my job, and wow, I'm…read moreobsessed. The space is beautiful, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful while I figured out what to order as a first-time customer. I went with an iced brown sugar latte with cloud cold foam, and it was perfect. Not overly sweet either! Only suggestion - Not so much ice and more coffee Already looking forward to my next visit! The matcha is definitely next on my list!

delicious. pastries were great. my manager brought pastries into the office as a treat for…read moreeveryone. it was so yummy. not sure what the pastry i had was called but i took a picture of it for future reference.

This is such a cute little place. It was my first time here. it was a little fancy for me lol but…read morethe desserts were delicious. Definitely a little pricey, but it's worth it. Got to meet the chef as well. Who was there when I was at the establishment the first time. Very talented. Besides the desserts, you can get yummy sandwiches, different drinks and coffees, but it's definitely a cute little place to go for lunch or if you're in the neighborhood. What a cute town. Stop by if you're in the mood for some tasty treats.

Visited this small and cozy cafe for breakfast on the weekend. I got a matcha latte and the hearty…read moreomelette. The matcha was sweeter than I prefer, but still good. Omelette was tasty, but nothing special. Presentation was super cute though! Inside was clean and cute. Not many tables, so there may be a wait depending on how busy it is when you come. Service was great despite how busy it got. I can see myself coming back here!

Our server was easy going and helpful in accommodating me as a vegetarian. I had the panini without…read morethe chicken and substituted mushrooms and avocado. My husband ordered the crepe. They offered two little slips to each customer - one for a savory crepe and one for a sweet and you can build you own. Great concept but it would be beneficial if the server confirmed the order because we asked for nutella, banana, strawberry, and ice cream and got 2/4. We were in a rush to leave so forgot to check the receipt to see if we were charged for the others; however it was $48 (w/o tip) for 1 panini, 1 crepe and 1 latte so a bit overpriced for the quality of food, in my opinion. The sandwich and crepe were both just okay, nothing to rave about. The drink was aesthetically pleasing with the iced Bear and tasted great. We asked for whipped cream on the latte but our server forgot that too. She also forgot to provide us water until we asked and it came at the end of the meal.  Outside dining was not optimal as it's right next to the railroad tracks and quite loud. There is a kids play area which I thought was a nice addition to the space, but I do wish it was gated off for the younger kids as it's so close to the road! Overall, I found that it was a bit overrated and underwhelming... there are so many restaurants to choose from in the area that I wouldn't opt to come back here.

The great reviews led us to stop by. Needed to satisfy a craving for hot dogs…read more We did chili dogs all around. Dogs are larger than your typical hot dog. Very difficult and very messy to eat. Buns simply fell apart. Left half on the plate. Oh well, the hot dog search continues.

Cute little place. Kind of an odd little spot, seems like a nice spot to take your kids, teens,…read moreparents, whoever. Friendly employees with tons of patience.

My wife and I stopped into Il Freno on our way home from a farmers market. Shop is extremely cute…read morewith great decor. The woman working behind the counter was friendly, patient, and helpful. My wife had an incredible peanut butter cookie latte, the kind of flavor that made me question my "black coffee" tastebuds. That said, I loved the smoothness of the La Colombe coffee bean cold brew that I had. Excellent coffee shop!

The Latte hit the spot and complemented the raspberry crumble (delicious) perfectly. Great place…read morewith a very nice atmosphere. The service is excellent - warm and friendly!

Cute location and shop, service was good as well but my coffee (flat white) was just not flavorful…read moreand worth the price tag. It was almost $8 for a tiny flat white coffee that lacked robust flavor and was very watered down. I was disappointed.

Best coffee bar in Bergen with the best and nicest owner and baristas. Unique ambiance with a great…read moreplaylist. Always.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ PHENOMENAL FOOD!!!!! ++++ Miso Marinated Salmon - Was absolutely delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly, wasn't dry and still moist. The citrus scented wild rice was excellent too. ++++ Truffle Burger - Honestly, one of the BEST burgers I've had in a longggggg, longgggg time. Everything was perfect about it - the caramelized onions, gruyere on top, bacon, truffle aioli, and, of course, the burger itself. The patty was dripppping with juices with every single bite and cooked to medium excellence. Oh, and those truffle fries that came with it? To die for! Loved the thinness of them and there was PLENTY of it to go around. ++++ Kids Macaroni & Cheese with Fruit - Relatively simple, but the creamy kind of mac and cheese. Kids absolutely loved it. The fruits were just grapes and a few little slices of pineapple, which we would have liked a bit more of. ++++ Kids Cheeseburger and Fries - Burger was DEFINITELY, without a doubt cooked well-done. It was a bit on the tiny side, but we still split it between the kids. Once again, fries were fantastic and there was more than enough to share. ++++ Banana-Rama Smoothie - Strawberry, banana goodness. Could definitely tell this was not artificial from the "true" flavor of the smoothie. It wasn't super sweet. + Service was very good throughout the evening. ++++ Food came out shockingly fast and fresh. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, on point and came by to check on us a few times. + Plenty of space inside of the restaurant, including an outdoor-indoor tent that is heated. + Decor was modern and contemporary, very clean inside. + Ambiance for dinner was dark and intimate, which caught me off guard because I thought it would be more casual, but perfect for group gatherings still and casual dine-ins. + PLENTY of parking in the large lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is shared within a little strip mall. + They take reservations online. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada! RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined from 5:45 - 7:15 PM on a Friday and most of the evening crowd was older and there weren't many families with kids. There were maybe 2-3 families with kids, but they left by 6:15 PM. Most of the groups were groups of 4, seemingly catching up during a nice meal. CONCLUSION -------------------- = I was pleasantly surprised by the experience we had here. I figured this would be a super casual Friday after work/school dinner with the fam, but this turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in North Jersey in a while. Food, service and ambiance here was excellent. Wish they had .5 stars on Yelp because Saddle River Cafe is as close to perfection as it can get at 4.5 stars!

- Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking available, even on a Friday evening during dinner…read more- Dimly lit interior with warm, romantic vibes; a decent amount of indoor seating, though tables are a bit tightly spaced; heated outdoor patio seating is also available - Service was very cordial, attentive, and efficient; waitstaff checked in multiple times throughout our meal - Food exceeded expectations: the Truffle Burger was cooked perfectly to a juicy medium, packed with deep, rich flavor, and paired with thin, crispy shoestring-style truffle fries; the Miso Marinated Salmon was light yet flavorful, also cooked beautifully, and served over citrusy wild rice with cauliflower florets--the squeeze of chili lime truly elevated the dish; the kiddos enjoyed both the kids' cheeseburger with a generous portion of fries and the kids' mac & cheese with fruit (mostly grapes with two pieces of pineapple--would've loved a bit more pineapple and maybe some berries) - Banana-rama Smoothie was thick, creamy, and lightly fruity--not icy at all, which I really appreciated - Small note: the website advertises an "all day" menu, which didn't seem to be available when we dined in during dinner

Sandwiches, pastries, beverages oh my! Staff is pleasant and accommodating. The first couple times…read moreI was there I found the options a little overwhelming, so appreciate the patience of everyone. I consider this mostly a place to grab food and go and not sit down and chill relaxed place where for example you meet a friend for coffee even though they have seating. It is very busy.

This Paris Baguette felt spacious, clean, and had a variety of baked goods. A good addition to this…read moreplaza. You can grab a tray and choose your sweet or savory baked goods, hot or cold sandwiches including egg sandwiches, and coffees and teas. They also sell whole cakes or by the slice. Their sandwiches like the chicken salad are good but not amazing. I have enjoyed their chocolate chip scones, quiche, and apple turnover. They came out a few times to refresh the baked goods which was nice to see, as other ones often run out of items. Their seating also had outlets which encourages people to sit and stay awhile. It's good to get the app because they offer discounts which can pay off. Their rewards program is earn 75 points (each $1) and get a free pastry or drink so it can take awhile to accumulate if you don't go often (though definitely not a cheap place). And the points expire at some point if you don't use them for awhile. Sunday is a good day to go to avoid crowds since the retail stores were closed. Parking is usually a pain on Saturdays. The Plaza also has a tj maxx, shop rite, cvs, old navy, orange theory, dsw, five below, Michael's, deli, etc.

One of my favorite spots, the employees are very friendly, the food and drinks are very good! The…read moreatmosphere is very relaxing!

I've been hearing about Sook for quite some time and finally had the chance to check it out. Sook…read moreis located on one of the side streets off East Ridgewood Avenue (walking distance). They also have a chocolate shop next door. When I walked inside of the bakery, I felt transported to a pastry shop in France. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was super busy. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered a latte and a scone. The scone was very delicious and fresh. My boyfriend ordered a frozen hot chocolate and a chocolate éclair. I tried a bit of the éclair and we both agreed that it was the star of the show. I normally am not a big éclair person but this one was so chocolatey and rich. It was filled with this creamy, fresh chocolate filling. I strongly dislike the store bought cream filling that they are usually piped with. We sat at one of the little tables on the sidewalk outside since the weather was nice. I will be back if I am in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat!

Stopped into Bulldog for a coffee which was good. The only downside was the atmosphere. The…read moremanager/owner had a really stressed, snippy energy and was speaking pretty harshly to an employee named Stephanie right in front of customers. It honestly made the place feel tense instead of relaxing. I think things could run a lot smoother if the staff was treated with more professionalism. A coffee shop should feel welcoming, and that vibe just wasn't there this time.

Small coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere, I came by to try the coffee and possibly a vegan treat;…read moreturns out they have vegan pastries and cookies available which is wonderful! I was greeted by a great staff member and the service was fast! I also came on a possibly less busier day. I tried the pistachio latte with macadamia milk. Unfortunately, it's the only reason I didn't put 5 stars! The drink was more coffee than non-dairy milk for a latte but I would go again to ask for that request! It possibly also could be the type of non dairy choice too. I also tried the vegan lemon olive oil cake slice and will definitely come back again for it; such a treat! (I wish it was less than $10 a slice!) I recommend for a quick stop and for coffee dates!