Alyce was a true 10/10 experience. We walked in for a weekday lunch/brunch and started with the brisket tacos as an appetizer, it was an amazing first impression, it was absolutely perfect, I just wish I wasn't sharing - next time we'll each get our own! My entree was shrimp and grits which was also delicious, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and there was a poached egg on top which always makes everything better. I got to pick a type of bread to go along with the meal and was about to choose sourdough until the server mentioned the option of a fresh baked biscuit! Bonus - it was served with butter and house made jam. My husband got the mojo chicken which was also very good, especially the black bean puree. We also wanted to try the crispy bacon fried rice (which also came with an egg!) and it was something we'd definitely order again. Last but not least, the service was amazing! Can't wait to try their dinner menu. read more

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Service was slow, the steak was tough not The best steak in Jersey city. Everyone was asked how the food was and service except for our table which consisted of two black women, this was the man in the instagram Videos he completely ignored us . Then we went to the wanderer next Door which we later found out that it's an extension of cafe Alyce and the same man showed up and still ignored us. I will never return here my money is best spent somewhere else. read more

This is a tough review to write. We've been rooting for Café Alyce since they opened for dinner a couple of years ago, and for good reason -- they had a strong start: great food, attentive service, and a real sense of purpose in the neighborhood; the food and service were genuinely excellent. Tory and the team built something this neighborhood really needed, and we were happy regulars. Sadly, the last few visits have told a different story and left us disappointed. Staff turnover seems high, with new faces every time and service that feels undertrained compared to what it once was. On our most recent visit, the ribeye -- once one of the best steaks in town -- was 30-40% fat and gristle. That's hard to overlook at dinner prices and unacceptable for a cut that used to be a highlight. It feels like Café Alyce may be stretched thin. Between expanding into a pizzeria and launching the bar (which, to be fair, seems to be thriving -- trivia night has a great energy), the core restaurant experience is visibly suffering and usually nearly empty at dinner time during the week. We keep coming back because we're local and we genuinely want to support local businesses, and this neighborhood deserves more places like Café Alyce at its best. But good intentions don't make up for a disappointing meal and we're not sure how much longer we can justify returning if the quality doesn't improve. Here's hoping they course-correct, because the potential is clearly there. read more

Oh, I like this Wonderland. I mean, they show Turner Classic Movies on one wall. Did you know Ava Gardner was in a King Arthur movie? I didn't. That is just awesome knowledge. Also, the food is American deliciousness. The Hash Brown Fries were perfectly thick slabs of crispy starchiness. The Blackened Catfish was big and tender, like a Luther Vandross ballad. Mmmm, ballad seasoning. Served with a side of hearty grits. As hearty as being serenaded by Luther Vandross. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

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Food was bland. Like, no salt bland. Not to mention both the indoor and outdoor dining environment can only be described as hostile. We got an NJ Farmer ($24) with eggs, sausage and hashbrown. The hashbrown tasted like boiled potatos, there was not even a hint of flavor or salt. My boyfriend had to add a whole bottle of green hot sauce and ketchup to compensate for the lack of flavor. The Shakshuka ($21) with sourdough was edible because it at least had some spices to it. But half the Shakshuka was filled with Grit and also came with a side of Grit that tasted like bland congee that had been left out overnight. We were first seated at the counter right next to the kitchen, but I could not stand the smell of oil and smoke. Also, the lack of ventilation and aircon was suffocating. We requested to move to a different table and were seated outdoors, but we were instead baked outdoors by the blinding sun. Our table had no umbrella and we sat in the 90 degree heat and sun for 30 mins eating our bland hashbrowns and grit. The only decent thing about the restaurant was the server. He was kind enough to check up on us and apologized for the seating environment and the food. I don't get why it got such high praise from ratings and reviews. read more

Alyce - NJ Farmers - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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4.5 stars Alyce had been on my list for quite some time, but I am not typically a big brunch person, and I knew that that was their specialty. However, we recently had a free afternoon and were willing to take a trip to have a meal, so I decided to find a Jersey City spot in which to dine. I remembered the cafe and decided to make a reservation. Despite having several open tables online, the place was completely packed when we arrived. The friendly host offered us the options of waiting for a table, grabbing seats at the lunch counter, or sitting in their beer and coffeeshop next door. We decided to grab seats at the counter, though, thankfully, a table opened up before we even placed our order. It was just very hot at the counter, since it was an open kitchen; the table was much more comfortable. I had not known what to expect from the restaurant, besides the good food that I had seen referenced in the reviews. Plus, when we walked into the place, it looked like a random, "greasy-spoon" diner, but it wound up being the complete opposite! The food and ingredients were all top-notch, and the service was very amiable. Initially, I was going to order a coffee instead of a cocktail, but the drinks were intriguing, and I was not sure when I would make the trip out there again, so I indulged with a Mezcal Mary, a tequila and mezcal-infused bloody Mary using house-made mix. It was spicy, zesty, smoky, and certainly boozy! My companion's cocktail was similarly potent. For food, we shared a homemade Buttermilk Biscuit, and I ordered the Yuppie Toast with salmon for my main dish. The fluffy, doughy biscuit was served with butter and a berry jam. The buttermilk pastry was delicious, but the jam was a tad watery. My appropriately-named "Yuppie Toast" was essentially avocado toast on nutty, toasted nine-grain bread. The ripe, green spread was very fresh and flavorful. I had asked to replace the poached eggs with well-done scrambled egg whites, and the kitchen graciously indulged my desire, providing a generous portion of the requested eggs. The already hefty and customized toast slice might have been the reason that the kitchen had forgotten to include the requested salmon on it. I made one of the food runners aware, and he brought over a side plate of the house-cured salmon, which was excellent! It was tender, tasty, and not overly salted, as was usually the case with lox. My Yuppie plate also included a small mixed greens salad with grape tomatoes, raw red onion, and a light vinaigrette, as well as a tiny bowl of fruit salad. It was a filling and complete dish. My companion enjoyed his burger, which contained a thick patty on a sweet bakery roll. It came with the restaurant's own potato chips, which were a little greasy, but delicious. Alyce might not have looked like anything fancy, but their elevated brunch options told a deeper story. We were very impressed with the place! read more

Alyce - Half a Buttermilk Biscuit + Yuppie Toast with scrambled egg whites, side salad, and fruit. - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Went with my family of 4 for brunch after a walk in Central Park!Son & daughter are teenagers & both loved it! Pros : Good food large portions & all food freshly made! Slow service when busy but sitting outside on a nice day it was great not to be rushed! Servers all very friendly Owner also friendly and working to help out! Place inside and out is Very clean Side note: they Have a nice side coffee/beer bar next door, so was able to have mimosa and hot chocolates while I wait to be seated! Cons Fried Chicken sandwich a bit dry Needs more mayo or dressing Chicken sandwich very large can feed 2 All Items ordered didn't have any salt . Need salt & ketchup on tables. Ketchup is house made. Poached egg overcooked Pls note these con comments are from husband and kids. I personally enjoyed everything! Had the rest of my sandwich for dinner! lol read more

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On Friday evening, my friend Luis and I went to Alyce's at 641 Montgomery Street in Jersey City. We had such an excellent experience there. The meals we had--salmon, the blue plate chicken special and cheese tidbits as an appetizer and the vanilla ice cream and brownie dessert were all amazing. The server Anass was personable and attentive and kudos as well to chef Tory and Raul. We are definitely coming back real soon. read more

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Food is disgusting and they are racist! Do not dine here or waste your money on the mediocre food they serve. Owner should be fined for the dirty food and utensils they brought out that was moldy and not cooked properly! read more

Alyce is one of my very favorite spots in Jersey City! I love everything about this small but mighty place! From all the staff members to their simple coffees! Very friendly and welcoming staff and the owner is also very down to earth and very friendly! Their coffees are very tasty and so is their food! It gets very busy so be patient and the wait goes faster than one might think. It's definitely worth the wait bc their breakfast,especially, is so good! Prices are reasonable and I believe, that, during spring and summer, they have a few outside tables on the side of the cafe! I highly and definitely Recommend!! read more

I have delayed trying Café Alyce because I could just tell it wasn't my cup of tea, but after recently ordering delivery and enjoying the food, I decided to try it out in person, so both of my experiences with Café Alyce were for breakfast. The biggest pro-tip I can give for this place is to make a reservation in advance, because without a reservation you have the choice of two tables in between the front door (cold) and the kitchen door (busy). This alone is probably too big a barrier of entry for me to return. The other barrier would be the price, by my estimation Café Alyce is a third more expensive then comparable restaurants (minus a star for this review). Service was friendly but they are very busy so I could not say its was attentive. Negative points out of the way, I did really like my food. I had the NJ Farmers ($24, 3 eggs, toast, hash brown, mushrooms, grits) and loved the hash brown, grits, and mushrooms. I also really liked how every thing is customizable if you are ordering takeout. If prices were lower this would be a 4 star review. read more

Alyce - Ode to NJ Farmers - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great food and service . We ordered the ribeye steak and the French onion cheesesteak. Our server checked in on us regularly, and provided everything we had requested. We chose hash brown fries as sides to our order and were very good and different from other fries at restaurants.: They're menu is innovative and has a variety of options. Great local restaurant to frequent if you live in Jersey City. read more

Alyce - 20 oz Ribeye steak - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Excited to try this place but was disappointed in the food and service. The place was not busy but we were struggling to catch the worker's attention. No water refills despite them seeing it empty, the grits were watery, avocado toast flavorless, and my friend's bread was moldy, but they claimed it was from the pan and they'd get her a new one. Waited like 20 minutes and her new bread was no where to be seen, despite the worker walking around like nothing happened. It was clearly mold, and not from the pan due to the greenish color. But we would've been okay if they just got the new bread but they just ignored us. They were only quick when it came to the check. My friends and I are very polite and try to be nice to the workers so we try not to ask for much but the service just made it very difficult. read more

Alyce - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Tried this popular brunch spot recently. Everything was okay, but nothing really stood out flavor-wise. Prices were on the higher side considering the food was just average. You also have to wait for a table, which adds to the overall cost in time. The open kitchen made the whole place smell like grease -- not ideal. read more

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My wife and I had a great time for brunch there. The restaurant was warm and inviting, perfect for meeting friends or family. The food quality was outstanding, with fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. The Breakfast Burrito was really good and very delicious, it was packed with great stuffing and balance flavors. The Bowl Beef Bulgogi was really good and very tender too. The service was quick and polite, and the staff made us feel special. read more

We've been struggling to find a breakfast spot we love in JC, but we really enjoyed our breakfast today at Cafe Alyce. I chose the Blue Plate, which came with either bacon, sausage, or mushrooms + 2eggs + grits + choice of bread. I got it with 2 eggs over medium (cooked perfectly), sausage (recommended), and sourdough (the biscuit might be the best pick). It also comes with grits which were really tasty and rich, not your standard grits that are white and tasteless, almost like stone ground yellow grits? Loved them. They also brought out butter and house made strawberry jam. If you opt for Ode to NJ Farmer, it's the blue plate with 3 eggs + a very tasty hash brown. You can tell they're thoughtful about ingredients here, not your standard so/so corner spot. Will definitely be returning! read more

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First time having dinner here. Place is very comfortable with seating. Natasha M was our server. She was perfect. Full of knowledge on the menu and very nice. We had brisket tacos and fried cheese bites for appetizers. Main course we had the beef bolgogi bowl, pineapple chicken fried rice, children's noodles and yucca fries. Everything was awesome. Will repeat. read more

Amazing grits!!! Breakfast was great accompanied by Dava and Tory! Service was... a huge part and they execute kindly! I was on a New York minute coming in from Panama with a layover at EWR. I was able to make a reservation and text them to see if I could come a little sooner. They accommodated! Ambiance was brunch nook read more

Alyce - NJ Farmers - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Incredible food, service, and overall experience! My party of 3 got there around 9 Saturday morning and we were able to find street parking right across the street. We walked in with no reservation and we were able to be seated right away. The restaurant only had a handful of tables occupied. Our waiter Ifrahim was very friendly, sweet, and hilarious which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Once we got our coffees the food came out which was the breakfast burrito, lox on toast, corned beef hash, and a round of pancakes to share. The corned beef hash was probably our favorite!!! Real pieces of corned beef, seasoned well enough to infuse the whole dish, and the hash browns were perfectly crispy. Definitely our favorite! The pancakes were great, we loved the real maple syrup it came with. The breakfast burrito was also great and I didn't get to try the lox on toast. Overall we were so happy we didn't go to another famous breakfast spot with mediocre food that's always packed just because it's in a hip and trendy JC neighborhood.. I'll take the authentic spot in the less trendy neighborhood any day. We can't wait to come back and try their other stuff! read more

Alyce - Breakfast Burrito, Corned Beef Hash, Pancake Platter. A picturesque breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Got their ribeye which was just ok. it wasn't bad but could not taste their special seasoning. Just basic salt and pepper. Not horrible but needed a little something. The veggies were basic saute. The fires were good but you only get a few sticks. Service was attentive. a section of the ribeye was a bit over cooked. read more

My favorite breakfast spot in JC because they have the coveted mushroom gravy. There's also a sausage version but you honestly don't need it. Service is always quick and friendly even on busy weekends which is when we usually come. The restaurant side is bright and floral and the bar side has a more tavern feel. read more

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Came to Cafe Alyce for a weekday brunch in Jersey City. From first glance, it was beautiful, modern cafe that was clean and elegant decor. I had the opportunity to order the Shrimp and Grits from their Breakfast menu. I was truly impressed with the presentation and taste of it as well. It had a very flavourful tomato sauce - that was Cajun style ( so slightly spicy ) with frits in it. The jumbo shrimp was well cooked, not rubbery and quite succulent. For choice of bread, I picked the home made biscuit and it was so amazing. In house made and was not too greasy at all. There was also strawberry jam and butter for spread. Overall, the staff was very friendly, attentive, and quick to seat us. It was an enjoyable brunch experience and recommend checking this place out in Jersey City! read more

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This was hands down the best brunch spot I've ever been to and I've been to many! The service was exceptional, and the ambiance was equally delightful. I want to extend a special thank you to the chef for the outstanding Shakshouka and the paratha with poached eggs. It is clear that a lot of heart and creativity went into crafting both the menu and the atmosphere. Our server was absolutely wonderful, engaging warmly with my son and making us feel right at home. The pancake was a hit, even my picky-eater son loved it! The server took the time to explain the menu and made sure we were well taken care of throughout. An all-around memorable experience read more

We came to Cafe Alyce on a cloudy Saturday afternoon for a lunch. I have been eyeing this place for quite some time and was finally able to try it. From the outside it is a clean and modern cafe on a beautiful corner of JC with views of the city in the background. We were seated promptly by a friendly and very attentive hostess, and greeted by our friendly server. The menu ranges across many flavor profiles and cuisines and it is a little hard to choose because everything sounds so good! We started with the scallop starter which came in a creamy tangy sauce. Scallops were seared crispy and beautifully, tender and soft inside. I loved the char on these and scooped up the sauce with a spoon. My friend ordered the bulgogi bowl for her entree and I went with the shrimp and grits. I was very impressed with the Bulgogi bowl, the kimchi was actually spicy, and the beef was cooked perfectly tender and juicy, resting comfy on a bed of short grain rice. Absolutely delicious. Shrimp and grits came with a tomato based sauce which was acidic and brilliant, tasted very delicious. The shrimp was cooked well and not rubbery, succulent with the shell on. The grits were soft and creamy, although I do wish they were a little cheesier and more buttery. To wrap up our meal, we ordered the banana fosters shareable dessert. This came out as beautiful pieces of banana in a slimy sauce, with a crispy waffle shaped in to crescent moon pocket of joy. The waitress topped the creation off with a beautiful toffee sauce on the perfectly sized scoop of vanilla ice cream. When I tell you this is probably one of the best desserts I've ever had, I am not even exaggerating. The taste of the soft bananas, with the crispy waffle, the delicious sauce and the ice cream was a textural match made in heaven. If you order anything on the menu here, make sure the BANANA FOSTER dessert is IT!! If you're in Jersey City please come and try this gem of a restaurant!! 10/10 highly recommended!! read more

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Ordered delivery from Cafe Alyce today. We ordered the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs, side of grits, and the oatmeal. Delivery was on time. Food arrived warm. They gave us two containers of the pork gravy instead of one gravy and one container of grits. So we didn't get any grits... $5.67 for side of grits. Happy we didn't get them actually. Probably would have been disappointed by them too. Oatmeal is overcooked. It's mush. And overpriced. Had no flavor. A quick sprinkle of cinnamon on top but couldn't taste that either. The dried bing cherries were good, just a very little amount of them. Fresh fruit was also in a teeny cup. Wouldn't order again. $10.61 ... no. The biscuits and gravy dish is not biscuits. They were more like bread. We were expecting a traditional biscuit. Different texture too. It's also way over priced. Scrambled eggs were not fluffy. They tasted okay though. The gravy was the best part. It's thick. Didn't have strong sausage flavor. Not much sausage in it. Maybe mushroom gravy is better? $20.70 is way too much for this dish. This is not anything like in the south. Ugh. Disappointed. read more

Alyce - Biscuits & Gravy ... these are not biscuits. $20.70 for this.... Never again. - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Exceptional food with a very cozy environment! The service is great here they have a very diverse menu! read more

Alyce - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Photo says it all. Multiple a la cart options resulted in more eggs, more hash, more coffeeandjamandbutterandpotatoesandbaconandwhateverthefuckiwant because it's Saturday. Gone. Plus two biscuits with homemade jam. Excellent. read more

Alyce - Finished plates - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I had some friends who were visiting from Connecticut and we went here for breakfast. But they had their two sons with them. I ordered the poached egg aloo paratha, and it was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it. My friends ordered the burrito, the pancake platter for the kids, and the ode to NJ Farmers. Everything was served quickly, everything was fresh, the coffee was delicious and we all agreed that service was excellent. read more

We made the trek from EWR to try out Cafe Alyce while on a recent layover and the food was AMAZING. The caramel latte was delicious. My waitress was super helpful in problem solving how I might try the biscuits with mushroom gravy and the beef bulgogi skillet. Since the skillet came with a biscuit she brought me a side of gravy. It was so flavorful and creamy. Wonderfully complimentary to their fluffy biscuit. The bulgogi was a treat for the senses, each bite tantalizing my tastebuds. My husband got the corned beef hash. I liked that the hashbrowns were crispy and the home made corned beef had cinnamon as part of its pickling spices. He was very happy with the corned beef just wished it had a little ketchup. read more

Alyce - Iced Latte - yummy - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Stopped into Cafe Alyce for a quick weekend breakfast/brunch. Place is not super fancy but reasonably priced and quick. Bacon Burrito (4/5) - Fluffy eggs and crispy bacon. Simple but satisfying. Mushroom Burrito (3.5/5) - Decent but wish the sautteed mushrooms had more flavor. Main complaint is that burritos came out piping hot which made it a bit difficult to enjoy; even after 5-10 minutes the inside was still steaming! The salsa was flavorful and the salad was great! read more

Alyce - Breakfast Burrito with Mushrooms - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Super delicious brunch spot with a huge amount of options! I went with the corned beef hash and found it delicious! It is corned beef mixed into some hash browns with poached eggs on top! It looked as good as it tasted and even came with your choice of fresh bread! I went with their local biscuit. It was super tasty, fresh, and, and filling, and the service was excellent too! Not too crazy at $18 and really enjoyed the food! read more

Alyce - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

It's sad to say I did not love the food here. Ordered three dishes: the biscuits and gravy, the shashuka, and the shrimp and grits. The grits had absolutely no flavor, barely a lick of salt. The biscuit was decent but had a very strong flavor of baking soda. The gravy was flavorful but still could have used more salt and seasoning. Honestly, we do not get the hype. The prices are also wild. I hate to give a local restaurant a bad rating like this, but it just was not good. Won't be returning. read more

Great drinks, good food with a southern flare, attentive staff, cozy space with a cool, laid-back vibe!

Shout out to ADAM!!!!! My fiancé and I stopped by @9:59 pm not knowing that the kitchen closes at 10pm because google just shows 1:30am so we assumed we had time. Adam kindly told us that the kitchen was closing but he offered to ask the kitchen if they could take our orders. Thankfully they agreed and we waited at the bar next door. The fact that Adam even offered to ask the kitchen when he could have easily said they were closed just makes me love this place even more!! As always the food is 10/10 and the service is 100/10! The bartender next door was very kind as well! The ambiance is pretty cool too! It reminds me of the god father movie lol This place should have a line down the block! Its such a gem and 5 stars all around! read more

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Servers are really friendly and nice. They remember you. Food is great. This is one of our go to places. Nice brunch items and the dinner items are good as well. Tried most of the menu and it's been pretty good and solid all around Brunch The biscuits with mushroom gravy is always a hit. Nice tea selection My friends liked the kimchi fried rice Dinner I like the mojo chicken and the lamb.. read more

Everything made there with loving care. The chef told us how the hash took over 24 hours to cure and the chocolate croissants took almost as long. read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant in JC!! The food is always innovative and so delicious and the staff and owner are attentive and ultra nice! We come here all the time with our toddler and they're always so welcoming and accommodating (even when he makes a mess!). Whether it's for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, we're never disappointed!! read more

Alyce - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Nice cozy place for comfort food. It was pretty busy when we went for the Sunday brunch, but it was pretty easy to get a reservation around 30 mins in advance. I loved the owner's Hooked JC seafood place and this one is good too. read more

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In honor of Womens History Month, the part woman owned Cafe Alyce. Love the name. Nice location. Great service - I had the pleasure of meeting the male owner who shared the story of his restaurant ownership in NJ. He was super engaging. Even though I felt more bacon would've been perfect on the sandwich for the price & didn't plan to return necessarily, I did wind up inviting someone there for a meeting another instance simply because the owner and I had a memorable convo. This is a vibrant cafe with power outlets for remote workers. A bit pricey imo but nice vibe & service. Go, enjoy! read more

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I know this place is trying to stick with a southern vibe -however, we wanted different items like muffins and maybe omelettes. I have to admit the staff is really great and attentive, we love the dining atmosphere and size of the two serving areas and it's super cute and quaint for a quick meal. The prices are also really good but when it comes to the eggs I think there should be something more. We will try to go back and try other dishes. Maybe I'll change the star review :) read more

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