This review is specifically for the Westwood location, and it's a 10/10, no notes. The breakfast biscuit sandwich is insane. My husband and I genuinely could not get over how good the biscuit was.....perfectly flaky, buttery. They also have an option covered in an espresso glaze, and it's just ridiculously good. I'm still thinking about it. Coffee was really solid (always matters), and the space itself is super cute and cozy. They also made Mickey Mouse pancakes for my daughter, and she was absolutely obsessed -- such a sweet touch and totally made her day. Westwood is a must. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Loved this adorable little spot. Wish i got a coffee. The OG chicken sandwich was pretty good. The chicken had a few ick bites but I was a bit bummed out the bottom bun was totally soggy (we ate it there) My bfs chorizo egg burrito was a special I think and it came with those sauce that was actually addicting. so delish i still think about it. I picked up a blonde shallot chicken salad which was good too! They didn't have a price tag on the juices which were veryyyy pricey and I think it's someone else like selling their juices from their store and we got 2. $28.50 for 2 juices felt kinda like steep just put a sign plsss read more

Almost Home General - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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I really wanted to like this place, but my recent experiences have been disappointing. I paid $10 for a breakfast sandwich that was obviously microwaved, making the sausage and bread unpleasantly chewy. Yech! On another visit, a staff member behind the register--who appeared to be a manager--refused to take my order because 'he doesn't do that,' even though he was just standing there. The customer service and food quality simply don't match the prices they are charging. Never going back again. read more

In the area and I've been wanting to try one of these stores for a while now, but it was pouring out so I just did delivery with GrubHub. We got two breakfast sandwiches, which were really really good. Mine was a little bit heavy on the ketchup, but it's fine. We got a Salty captain which was a little underwhelming and lead with more of a milk flavor than coffee and the salted maple pecan which we liked better- still not a strong coffee flavor profile. Definitely want to come in person and try for myself. Really liked the cup design and packaging and how they wrote a personal note on top, really cute touch. read more

Almost Home General - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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I went to Almost Home on a weekday for lunch around 1pm. The outside is SO cute. It has lots of flowers and little bistro chairs and tables to sit out if the weather's nice. There was a fair amount of parking but I would imagine it gets busy during the lunch rush around 11am-12pm. Thankfully we didn't have any parking issues. Inside is really cute too there's a little area with fresh pastries and sweets and then in the back there's a small library where you can read or take a book for free! They do have a few things to purchase as merch too like tshirts. Seating is all outdoors except a few barstools inside. The people taking our orders were super nice. I wasn't sure what to get so they gave some recommendations and ways I could customize my order with chicken vs. falafel. We ordered the Devito cutlet sandwich, the Greek Freak with chicken, the snickerdoodle latte, and the pumpkin spice latte. Everything was made pretty fast and it all was fresh and delicious. You can tell it's all fresh and homemade which is always so nice to have. I would definitely come back here and maybe even try a different location. I think it would be nice to have more seating options indoors especially with the weather getting colder. I also would love to try other seasonal drinks since they have a wide selection. read more

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Stopped by Almost Home General on our way down the shore this past weekend -- a cute and inviting spot. Food: I had the "Dirty Bird" chicken thigh and biscuit, which was really good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, perfectly complemented by the biscuit. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared, making it a satisfying meal. Service: Service was attentive and friendly, with multiple staff checking in to see if we needed anything. It made the experience feel welcoming without being overbearing, and everything ran smoothly. Aesthetic: The space has nice décor and a warm, cozy atmosphere. There's bar seating inside as well as outdoor tables, making it a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy a meal. read more

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I came here on a Saturday about 45 mins from closing. The place is small with no tables inside and a few tables outside. There is a small parking lot as well. I ordered a matcha latte with strawberry cold foam, and it was slightly over $8 for the drink. At this price point, I expected the drink to be amazing, but it was very disappointing. To start off, my drink was 2/3 full of ice so after a few sips there were barely anything left. On to the taste, the matcha flavor was WEAK. It felt like I was just drinking green colored milk. I can't comment on their other drinks and food, but I would not come here for their matcha latte. It would have been a one star review but I will give an extra star for the person who took my order. She was patient and tried to answer my questions. read more

Almost Home General - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

Absolutely dreadful experience here this morning. My mom and I came in this morning, and we came back to realize that my pork roll was never even placed in our to-go bag. I was hesitant to eat here since they've transitioned from a sit down restaurant, but I always prefer to shop small over a big chain restaurant. The restaurant was pretty busy, so I will give them that. Everything came out to $40. Not even the food we were given was edible. Management was very dismissive and said "mistakes happen". Did not seem very apologetic. It's sad that a spot that my whole family once loved has gone down the drain. read more

Best sandwich I've had in a while! Girls working there are super friendly too. We did a dry age steak sandwich, chicken ceaser, steak horseradish sandwich - I think that was my fav. All phenomenal though. Super cool, they have real nice dry aged for sale too. Plenty of parking and a little sit down area outside. read more

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Cool place. They had a "pop up" pizza stand, which my 6yo enjoyed. The staff were friendly. The place was clean and had a deli/butcher vibe to it.we got the OG breakfast sandwich and the chicken pesto wrap. Both were delicious but the wrap was extra delicious. We also got the log cabin and pecan pie coffees to drink. Both were good, with the pecan pie coffee being the better choice. read more

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When you first walk in you immediately notice a wonderful smell , it's hard to walk away. Luckily for us there was no wait but I've been told there usually is and I can see why , plus the space is not that big. This cozy little spot won over a customer today. I loved that they have a bakery with freshly baked goodies that you can take to go. My husband and daughter sat right next to their book shelf and to our surprise they had toddler books that entertained my 3 year old while we waited for our meal . I ordered the log cabin latte to start , the waiter recommended it and it was delicious , also very interesting . It's a latte with a smoked espresso bacon on it, don't ask me why but it works - it gives the latte an amazing smokey flavor and it tastes great (featured in my pictures) . To eat my husband and I shared their blueberry pancakes , they were sold out of the pumpkin pancakes (guess I'll have to come back ) the pancakes were good. I also ordered the avocado toast with an over easy egg and it was great. My husband had the torta and he enjoyed it. I've got to say we enjoyed ourselves and plan to come back . I wish I had space for a pastry but I'll get that next time. read more

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Such a cute name for an eatery leads you to an even better bite to eat or drink to sip. Love the rocking chairs outside the restaurant it looks like a front porch for a home. The service is amazing, I didn't catch the guys name at the register but he had the best smile, very friendly and was patient since I was a little unsure of what to try. I elected to try the BLT but the spin on this BLT was fries tomatoes and aioli....love the sandwich but didn't care for the bread it was a bit too thick for my liking. Added the moon milk coffee which was outstanding. There are several tables inside and a small counter where you can eat.....a huge selection of books available for you to grab off the bookshelves. Seats may be limited since this spot seems very popular. If you don't want sandwiches they offered pre boxed salads, scones, muffins, and granola type bars so clearly there is surely something to satisfy anyone's pallet. I couldn't leave without trying the Red general lemonade which is fresh lemonade and cranberry with cranberry compote poured over ice it's the ideal summer drink (or thirst quencher in general). read more

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The service was very nice and was a pleasant exchange. The barista was very knowledgeable and gave amazing recommendations, although was not in the mood for it then. They have a variety of different milk options too: whole, skim, oat, almond, and pistachio. The store was very nice and quaint with take home meals, local olive oil, on the go salads, baked goods, and pickles! I got the grilled chicken Caesar salad wrap and an unsweetened green tea. Both of which was nice. The green tea was brewed on demand with there being a nice flavor and aroma. The wrap was excellent with there being seasoned chicken (in paprika I believe) and the salad had tomatoes, sourdough croutons, lettuce and the dressing. The salad itself was not drenched in dressing thankfully and the texture of the croutons made it very pleasant. Overall great place to stop by the only slight negative would be the pricing as all was $19.44- which was a little steep for the quantity. However quality over quantity for this place! read more

Almost Home General - Green Tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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The ambiance is cute and very casual. The food isn't great. My husband ordered a power wrap which was good. I ordered a Belgium waffle and it definitely wasn't freshly made. It came out cold and hard and tasted like it came out of a package. For $15, it should be better than sub par. I couldn't eat it. The coffee was good but you are charged for a plastic cup with water. I wouldn't recommend this place. Way too many better options in the area. Just wanted to give them a try. read more

Such a cute little spot! I love the way they decorated for the holiday season, it instantly made me feel cozy. I went on a Wednesday afternoon arriving around 11:30, asked for a table for one person, and had to wait about 20-25 minutes. That's a long time for one person, on a weekday (granted, it was during typical "winter break" time between Christmas and New Year's. But still.) Once seated, my waitress was super fast and friendly. I was shocked to see that their breakfast sandwich was almost $16 ($15.95) and a specialty cold brew was $7. The prices are the only reason for -1 star. The sandwich was good, but not $16 good -- you need to at LEAST give fries or some other sort of side other than a small side salad for that price. The Campfire Cold Brew I got was also good, but not $7 good. All-in-all, it was a good experience, and I would go back if a friend/s ever wanted to, so I could try other menu items, but I don't think I would go back alone just to wait the same amount of time for a table anyway. read more

Almost Home General - The Hot Biscuit Sammy (@towngrounds coffee adventures) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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I wanted to love Almost Home General. I've been following them on instagram and drooling over their photos and love the lighthearted posts and their positive image they foster. Unfortunately, that positivity didn't transpire in my recent visit. We went midday on a Thursday and it was quite busy - which meant the food had to be good! Anddd it certainly did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was presented warm and tasted great! Alas, that will not be enough to go out of my way to come back. Strike #1: I called early in the morning to ask if they had high chairs. Whomever answered the phone said yes and immediately hung up. Womp... Strike #2: Our food took one hour to come out. I understand it can be busy and it happens! Buttt multiple tables around us got their food and drinks muchhh quicker (I understand that everyones orders different but it just felt off...) By the time we got our food, we had to devour it really quick as we had a baby with us who was ready to gooo. We ordered an iced Salty Captain prior to placing our food order, which we didn't get until after we finished half of our food. It seemed as if they forgot about it because we had to remind our waitress, but there was no apology or explanation. (Also, although the iced drink was good - neither of us could not taste the salt or the caramel - it was more like a regular iced latte.) Strike #3: I asked for the Monmouth Hoagie without the chicken and bacon and with veggies instead. The waitress was hesitant, trying to deter me me saying that the roasted vegetables would fall out. I requested it anyway as a messy sandwich never harmed nobody. When the sandwich came out (1 hour later), the waitress placed the dish down and said, "he did this for you this time, but won't do it again." Just an ill way to start a meal, in my opinion. I understand if the chef did not want to make substitutions, but the execution was poor. She could've a) saved that comment for after the meal. b) just not made the substitutions. c) just said it NICER. As a vegetarian who does not eat eggs, I did ask which sandwich could be made veg and she suggested a salad instead. Sorry, but not all vegetarians want a salad everywhere they go... I'm always willing to pay the price of the meat, even when it's removed and thankful whenever chefs are willing to substitute the meat for veggies and I am grateful that the substitution was made, just wish it wasn't done in a negative fashion. I had high hopes, and love this positive energy the owner promotes on the gram... just wasn't relayed in my visit as none of staff that we encountered working that day seemed to embody that same great energy. read more

Almost Home General - Classic French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Great local spot with lot's of flavorful choices. I enjoyed the caprese sandwich and the OG breakfast sandwich both with their shaken espresso - delicious. Fast friendly services in a quaint setting - what more could you ask for read more

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One of my favorite spots in Jersey. Whenever I come home to visit my parents, I make sure to stop here. It's always welcoming, their specials never disappoint (they had this meatball sub once that I still dream about), and their drinks are so creative and delicious (cappuccinos & their lemonades are a must). It's REAL coffee & espresso, y'all, not some bitter sludge you'd order at these chains. I tend to order their burger (if not something on their specials list), even if it's 8 in the morning; seriously so good & routinely changes. Service is friendly and efficient; Sue, in particular, always remembers me and her welcoming nature makes me feel like I'm home. I love when a place makes you feel like family. It's not uncommon to see the owner engaging with his staff and patrons, which makes me believe he truly cares about the products Almost Home is putting out. You will most likely wait for a table on the weekends. Expect that, and while you wait, grab a coffee and pastry and enjoy the company of those you're with. read more

Almost Home General - Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Delicious coffee and sandwiches! I had the roast beef sandwich and it was packed with meat and flavor. After seeing the quality of the sandwich, the price made more sense. I will say we spent $50 on two sandwiches, one latte and a soda. Was it worth it? As a special treat, yes. The service was friendly and accommodating. I love that they have grab and go items as well. You can tell all the food and pastries are very fresh. read more

I got the Monochrome coffee, it was good. Not what I expected though. The churro matcha was good as well. Place is very cute and nice, people working were very nice as well. I will be returning weekly read more

Almost Home is quickly growing with many different stores around the Monmouth county area. This particular store is focused on coffee, breakfast and lunch. They have all kinds of coffees, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and salads. The inside is immaculate and provides a great atmosphere with lots of attention to detail in a rustic/modern feel. The food and drink quality is the main star of the show at almost home. They put so much effort into sourcing quality ingredients when building their coffees and sandwiches. They always have different, innovative specials that will wow even the most avid foodie. The staff is all super friendly and always welcoming you and asking if you need anything. Stop by and try one of their many signature coffees and outstanding breakfast or lunch options. I strongly recommend trying either of the two sandwiches they make with steak from 'the block'. read more

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My friends and I visited Almost Home for brunch on a weekday morning and was surprised to find the restaurant still relatively full. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table to fit the three of us, and eventually, a kind member kindly gave up her table near the bookcase in the back corner. The restaurant was super cute on the inside with a cafe with assorted pastries at the front and merch along with assorted trinkets on one side. We ordered the brioche pec, hot biscuit sammy, the almost home and for drinks, the butterfly lemonade and cold brew. I personally got the almost home and I enjoyed the multiple elements included in the dish (salad, eggs, toast, bacon, potatoes). I specifically got the butterfly lemonade for the vibrant purple color and it did not disappoint. My friends all loved their dishes as well! The only difficult part of our experience was the parking situation as there is limited parking outside the restaurant. Otherwise, although the restaurant is kind of in the middle of nowhere, I would still recommend it to any brunch enthusiasts! read more

Almost Home General - Brioche PEC, Hot Biscuit Sammy, The Almost Home - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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One of my favorite PSL around here. Super creamy and delicious! The ambiance is busy and cozy. Everyone is working to make sure everyone is alright/taken care of. It's so homey. They're all so sweet. Gotta get that fried chx sandwich!! It was gone before i got a pic lol Pricing: $$ Overall: 5/5 read more

Almost Home General - Pumpkin Spice Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

A cute little mom and pop in South Jersey, this place is worth stopping by off the highway. The decor inside was so adorable everything was Christmas! There is a coffee bar and a variety of pastries on display, but I recommend sitting down and getting a nice cup of some thing and a hot meal. I tried the campfire hot chocolate with a shot of espresso, wow it was sweet but also strong and delicious! I started out with a cinnamon bun which is not pictured here, it came in a skillet and then an espresso shot poured on top, very cool. then I got to almost home with scrambled eggs, they were farm fresh complete with bacon sourdough toast and home fries which were incredible I will definitely be back and if you are ever in the area you should stop by! read more

Almost Home General - Campfire hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

It's way overpriced for what it serves. It is also too loud ! I don't mind paying high prices if the food is really good. Pancakes and a salad $45. No meat. Service was mediocre read more

Great spot for brunch! Highly recommend the chicken cutlet sandwich and the chicken cesear wrap. Amazing!! read more

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I mean you're not gonna find a cozier trendier brunch spot than this right here! Place was packed, chatter all over, awesome atmosphere- service was on point and extremely friendly! Now, the PEC on brioche was game changing - home made brioche I might add. The pastries fantastic and paired beautifully with the speciality coffee. Strong and flavorful blends - I like mine black and was wired. The OG chicken sandwich was another favorite of mine. From now on if my coffee isn't served with a smoked bacon garnish then I don't want. Must try spot for a quick bite, coffee or a casual weekend meal with the fam. read more

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Cons: 2 breakfast sandwiches and 2 drinks $46 plus tip. They serve greens with dressing instead of their hash browns, which I have never seen salad served with breakfast. Pros: High quality food, pleasant atmosphere, and pleasant waitresses. We would not go back because of the price and the menu is to foo foo for us. read more

I've been coming to Almost home for some time now. Super excited to have a great local place to bring friends for breakfast. That being said I feel like I can give a overview of how I feel my experience has been. The food has been largely hit or miss. Sometimes I really enjoy something and others I'm wondering why they put something on the menu. It's hard to want to comeback when the margin is so wide for error. The second issue is the coffee. I've had more bad coffee then good. I'm not sure if it's too many items on the menu or just maybe more training is needed I've brought friends and they have left disappointed. I want to also say I know how reviews affect a business but I've mentioned the coffee before to have them "fix" it and it's just as bad. Then thirdly just on the overall place itself. The menus look like they have been through a war. It's kinda gross to look at. The merch is grossly mushed candles and dusty shelves. To the very dirty bathroom that smells surprisingly ok till you look down and get the ick. My last meal was the smash burger on the menu. Now it came highly recommended so I went for it. I personally love smash burgers and was very excited. Totally ok with paying 18 plus dollars for a burger and side salad. I do want to say I love the dressing on the salad. The burger itself though was extremely unseasoned and bland. I didn't enjoy the taste of the meat. The best part was the ketchup but it could not save the burger. I would tell the waitress, but she was gone throughout our service. Left with no cups for our water and unable to order additional items. Just left me confused. I definitely feel like the location is well staffed to keep it clean and be attentive. I really hope some adjustments can be made for food quality and other things mentioned. read more

Almost Home General - The disappointment smash burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

I have driven by this place many times and thought I would give it a try. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and it was probably the worst roast beef sandwich I've ever had. Dry, over cooked. I will not be going back. Service was also slow. read more

Slow service for mid donuts bad coffee i honestly really dont think that they deserve your money, Montclair Bread co in montclair is so much better read more

Brunch at Almost Home General then cross the street to view some animals at the farm seems like a good time to me. Almost Home General is small and they do not have a lot of tables. It seems like they have more parking spaces than tables. Nonetheless, the drinks and food are excellent. I had the almost home which isn't anything extraordinary as it had eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. The execution of the dish was spot on as I enjoyed the bacon, the sourdough bread, and the potatoes are delicious with the parmesan herb blend sprinkled on top. I also enjoyed a peach tea. Their hot biscuit is good as the honey gives it a nice sweetness. They have a plethora of coffee and other drink options so next time I go I will have to try a new drink. Finally, they have their pastries on display and they all look good. All in all, a great spot to get coffee and/or breakfast..you just might have to wait if you don't arrive early. read more

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Delicious food & fresh squeeze juices. Owner has an impressive dedication to sourcing quality ingredients. 10/10

Great spot for breakfast tucked in an unassuming part of Lincroft. Place was busy even on a weekday morning. They have a parking lot but looks like it fills up quickly. Enjoyed the decor. read more

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Stale banana bread, tasted like it had been sitting there for a few days, need I say more.

I really had to think about this review. I visited this gorgeous spot with two friends and let me say that this is one of the most beautiful breakfast spots around. Flowers outfront and just warm and homie inside. From there it kinda went down hill slightly. It wasn't busy and yet our meals came out at two separate times. The second coming like 15 mins later after the first two. We asked for cups for the water that was on the table and didn't get them till we got the check.the bathrooms definitely needed some attention. My pork roll sandwhich..10 out of 10 . The burger was below average, and the hotpocket should have never been ordered. Everything was pretty high-priced and the quality didnt reflect that. I'll still come back ,maybe it was an off day for them. read more

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Good service and coffee, everything else was immensely disappointing, especially after all the hype around this place. For $18 the good Morning burger was tiny and way over priced. Without stating it in their menu, they serve it with disgusting greens. The burger is already super expensive for tiny portion that you get, they had to cheap out and can't even give you hash browns or fries? Left feeling hungry even after spending over $80 for three people on breakfast. Immensely disappointed and wouldn't recommend coming Other than the good coffee and environment, it's not worth going to this place. read more

Perfect addition to downtown Westfield. The food was great and the place is beautiful. Happy to have them in town!

Great coffee and local spot! We love the duck eggs here when available and the coffee. The red eye cinnamon bun is delicious!!! Update: we revisited and selected some items off the seasonal fall menu. Had the pumpkin cold brew, the pumpkin latte, the shaken espresso and the fun guy (espresso with mushroom elixir). The pumpkin cold brew was very good, I ordered the maple syrup on the side I tend to go for not too sweet drinks and wanted to control the amount of sweetness. It was very good, strong coffee with a hint of pumpkin and not too overly spiced. For lunch our table ordered the OG chicken sandwich which was very good and very hefty, it comes with 2 chicken thighs Shore hoagie- the sandwich was so good, I like that the semolina bread wasn't too hard to bite through and that it came with a side salad with the most delicious creamy balsamic dressing Service was great- shout out to Lori who took fabulous care of us Ambiance is like going to a neighbors house, warm and inviting and love the decor read more

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Amazing foods always, best place in long branch can never decide what to order! Customer service is always amazing especially this blonde lady who we had was the sweetest! read more

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