Dulce De Leche Bakery 55 W. Palisade Ave…read more Englewood, NJ 07631 House Cake When I opened the box, I immediately knew I was going to be in for a treat. In between the layers of cake are strips of dulce de leche with peach bits and cream. There is a crunchy meringue exterior and a garnished peach slice on top. It's not overpowering in sweetness and you'll definitely enjoy each bite. For the most part, I had a great time explorin' downtown Englewood. #housecake #dulcedeleche #dulcedelecheenglewood #palisadeave

Love that its a nice place to meet up with friends with ample seating. Everything looks fresh and…read morewith that many options, its very hard to choose what to get ! Lets start with the good, the cheese empanada was very cheese and with a lightly crispy/flaky crust. My daughter loved this! The caprese sandwich was warmed and so delicious! The chocolate mousse cup was light and airy with a crisp dark chocolate cup. One of the best mousse i have had! The cannolis my daughter loved . Now the bad... We ordered the mint lemonade for my daughter and found a bug in it ( like a fruit fly) as soon as it was brought to our table. When i took it back to the counter the lady just smiled at me and offered to replace saying she didnt "think" it was from the machine and just flying around. I told her it was unacceptable and would have been more upsetting had my daughter drank it. Then was given a light apology but thats all , which is so strange to me . Then i received the chai ( which at the counter i was informed could be made less sweet). It was overpoweringly sweet, when i took this back they said it was a premixed powder and already has the sweet mixed in ( very strange why i was told it could be adjusted then :/). Anyways, overall a nice clean place but check your drinks before drinking for sure . Loved all the food items we got though !

Patisserie Florentine, we came across this place while wanting brunch and walking around Englewood…read moreand see what would be delicious. My order was an avocado toast with a poached egg and a side salad. A side of fresh, squeezed orange juice too. The avocado toast, I enjoyed having the full amount and it was completely covered with a good taste with the egg. Patisserie Florentine is a small, cozy place. We came here for brunch, there are other options to pick up drinks or bakery items to go. Service was kind of slow and friendly for 8:30am on a Monday. Parking is available outside, all forms of payment is accepted.

Delish! What a cute cafe with delicious french inspired food. Loved the florentine Benedict -…read morebrioche with spinach and smoked salmon topped with poached eggs and a mustard vinaigrette. Salad it came with was so tasty too. And the mushroom quiche was excellent! Loaded with veggies and quite light. Pain au raisin wasn't exciting (I prefer some custard in there) but was fresh and not too sweet.

Had no idea Balthazar was in New Jersey. I've been going to the SoHo location for years and have…read morealways loved it, especially for brunch. Everything is so delicious. Their baguette is my all-time go-to. It's perfectly crisp on the outside and so moist inside. A must-try if you haven't had it. The New Jersey location is different from SoHo. It's smaller with no seating, but it's a huge bread factory where you can actually see people making fresh bread and pastries. The smell alone is amazing. Lots of people stop by for coffee and pastries, just like I did. Totally worth it if you're a bread lover.

Always a popular place for tarts, and pies, especially during the Thanksgiving…read more Parking is limited - about 8 spots - but since people are only picking up or simply buying, wait a few minutes and you will be able to park. Their cannele is probably the best you can get in the neighborhood. Right amount of sweetness. Soft texture. $4.50 each. Other than the pastries, I like their regular breads, loaves, short breads.

For starters, the complimentary bread choices is a bonus. The oysters for appetizer were very fresh…read moreand taste well, didn't have too much of a briney/fishy taste which was a bonus for me and sauces paired very well together. The pasta was very creamy and enjoyed the flavor. As someone who loves steak and is picky with how I receive it, I had ordered a porterhouse Medium Rare, the first one we received was overcooked to medium well and our server second guessed me when I brought it to attention. He had to call over another worker to double check and we had to ask once again if we were able to get it redone to our liking before even getting it replaced right away. The second porterhouse we received was done correctly and was seasoned well and had enough fat to make it buttery and melty. Espresso Martini was made well and for Whiskey Sours, if you like them on the smokier side, I would recommend it. All in all, we enjoyed all the food but the only set back for us was that we had to wait a little longer for our steak which we wanted to pair with our pasta. By the time it came out correctly, our pasta was already cold.

Celebrated my aunt's 70th birthday with a Sunday brunch at Sofia, and overall it was a really nice…read moreexperience--with a few things to keep in mind. We arrived right when they opened (perfect timing, especially with a snowstorm expected later that day), so the restaurant was still quiet. The space has a modern, upscale vibe that definitely feels suited for special occasions. It's located on a busy street, and while they do offer valet, we lucked out with free street parking since it was early. They offer a prix fixe brunch for $39 per person, which includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. It's a good way to experience the restaurant without committing to a full dinner price point--but be aware that quite a few items come with upcharges, and drinks are not included, so the bill can climb quickly. I do have a gluten allergy, and I was honestly surprised by how limited the gluten-free options were for a restaurant of this caliber. That said, I made it work: I started with a Bellini, had the sizzling slab of bacon as my appetizer, the recovery burger (no bun sub roasted potatoes as a side) as my main, and finished with the salted caramel gelato. Everything I had was enjoyable, but I would have appreciated more flexibility in the menu. The rest of the group (no dietary restrictions) had more variety to choose from and really enjoyed their meals, which is always a good sign. Service was attentive without being overbearing--likely helped by the fact that it wasn't too crowded yet--so we were able to relax and actually enjoy conversation, which made the celebration feel special. The restaurant also has a private back room that looks great for parties, plus a downstairs lounge area, which adds to its appeal as an event space. Overall, for me it's definitely more of a special occasion spot, and while the pricing is on the higher side for what you get, brunch feels like the best way to experience it. I'd come back again--but probably stick to brunch.

Great value, very good service The flash fried red snapper…read moreis a tremendous value, good for two people It can be noisy when it's crowded.

Every time they get orders wrong. I order two drinks, get one straw…read more Also the pandebono is sometimes not fresh at all and taste like they're from the day before. Same with the mango juice, tastes like it was frozen overnight and used the next day. When the food here is good, it's good. They need to pay attention to detail though.

We came here for Sunday lunch. It seemed to be a new Turkish restaurant, very pretty inside with…read moremodern interior, beautiful arts and decors, and a small bar area. We got a table right away. The menu had a variety of dishes like appetizers, soups, gyro, kebabs, pasta, pizzas, seafood, wraps and sandwiches. In drinks section, they had the Turkish coffee and tea. We started with their complementary bread, so fluffy and light, we pretty ate the whole thing before any of our dishes came. I ordered my favorite fried liver cubes from the hot apps section, and it was fantastic. It was full of flavor, perfectly sized cubes and properly fried. Tasted so good with the complimentary bread (we requested a second one). For entree we ordered the Mix Grill and Karisik Izgara as it was a perfectly sharable dish for two and we got to try 5 of their kebabs that are lamb shish, ground lamb, chicken shish, ground chicken and grilled meat patties. Both ground kebabs were excellent, full of flavors. The shish and patties were also good. We got the margarita pizza too, but that one was disappointed, seemed like some sauce was just thrown on top of the cheese and wasn't baked long enough. Our server was really friendly. She always stayed on top of things. Our dishes came out in quick time, it was impressive. Despite the shortcoming of the pizza, which is not usually a Turkish dish, I was thoroughly impressed by the actually Turkish dishes, like liver cubes and kebabs. I'll for sure visit them again whenever I feel like having kebabs next time

Our appetizers and the puffy bread that came with it were delicious. Naturally, we were excited for…read moreour entrees to arrive. After they did, however, I was not very thrilled. We had to ask twice for our rice we ordered for entrees to be brought out because our server forgot. Fine, that happens. But what really threw me off was when I questioned if the mold in my cheese was normal, the server assured me it was naturally occurring for the flavor. I felt gaslit because I have never had Parmesan with such questionable green growth on it for consumption in any restaurant in my entire life. The server said if it bothered me, he'd bring out fresh shavings with no mold. I have left pictures so you can be the judge of this. Aside from my minor issue with the cheese, the ambiance of the restaurant was nice and there's plenty of choices for meat and non-meat eaters alike

I came here maybe two weeks ago? - was writing the review when I was still in the shop but forgot…read moreto post: Food is good - generous portions on salmon omelette plate Cashier has an attitude and is too sarcastic for 7:30am I asked about the bread that came with it - and she states "well, if it says it comes with bread, then it comes with bread"...not realizing that I just wanted to ask what KIND of bread. She says whole wheat. I get toasted white. Great No big deal but bitch lose the attitude ... owner just came in ... I think he called her muchell Time to go back to cafe Angelique. I only came here to switch it up and that's my problem

Cute coffee shop/cafe! Lots of seating areas for dining in to hang out with friends or do work. The…read moreiced creme brûlée latte was really good, not too sweet. In addition to the menu items made to order, there are a plethora of baked goods, sandwiches, and drinks you can purchase.

Love the old school diner vibes. Service is always great. Food is always soooo good…read more The pancakes are delish. My favs are plain or blueberry pancakes.( we didn't get them this time) -steak quesadilla 10/10 sooo good steak always cooked to perfection . It's a skirt steak. With curly fries -potatoe skins are to die for . 10/10 -Turkey club 10/10 fresh and delish.( Sometimes the turkey tastes funny at some places. Not here) Side note- I've also had the Cesar chicken wrap 9/10. Steak and eggs 10/10, bronco chicken sandwich 8/10 Love this place

Nice Softball size cheese burger & a large plate of fresh onion rings. We also got the chicken &…read morerice soup, not bad. No refills & cash only is kinda annoying for a diner. Service was decent but had to go looking for the check. Solid if in the area, you want a burger and have cash only hand.

I have been visiting Manhattan Bagel regularly now for about a year. They are one of my favored…read morelocal breakfast spots. The service is always friendly, and my order correct. There is enough space for quite a few diners. So much so, I never feel cramped at whichever table I choose. Most recently, I had their BLT. It is a filling sandwich, but maybe not always as balanced as I'd like (could use more B), that comes with a bag of chips. Perfect for when I want something other than a bagel. Followed is a draft review from months ago, that I completely neglected to publish... I've come here pretty much every morning this week. While I previously sampled more of their menu, what I get is pretty simple, especially compared to what they have on offer. I get a plain bagel with scallion cream cheese and a drink. My drink order has ranged from an iced coffee to one of their 'Chillerz' frozen drinks. The scallion cream cheese is literally bursting with flavor! Each bite has juicy slivers of green onion. The spread being so rich in flavor is why I get it on a plain bagel, anything else would be overwhelming. The ice coffee is a self service situation. The brew is strong and occasionally slightly bitter. I combat that with half & half and some sugar/stevia. I've had the Frozen Caffe Caramel and Wildberry smoothie from the Chillerz menu. I'm more fond of the berry drink as the coffee didn't have enough of a caramel taste for me.

A hit for a fast casual meal!…read more Even though we stepped in midday, there was still a decent selection of bagels in the display case. I ordered the Santa Fe egg white sandwiches, which came on one of their aptly named 'Asiago thintastic' bagels. When toasted, it was crackly on the outside with a distinct aged cheese flavor. It supposedly comes with roasted tomato salsa and spicy jalapeño salsa cream cheese; I don't know if I saw those distinct additions, but there was a zingy schmear of something that tasted like pimiento cheese that added incredible flavor. They were also perfectly amenable to my request to swap out the turkey sausage with a standard sausage patty. My husband opted for their healthier options. The Avocado Egg white sandwich, which comes with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and a fold of egg whites, was also delicious. Our order only took minutes, but everything was hot and fresh and I especially loved how melty the cheese in our sandwiches got. The name suggests they specialize in bagels and breakfast sandwiches, but there's a fair spread of hot sandwiches on the menu as well. There's plenty of seating inside this cavernous dining room, with both counters and tall stools by the windows or two- and four-top tables throughout. Bathrooms are also available at the very rear of the restaurant. In a strange and somewhat ironic twist, pets aren't allowed inside, but they sell dog treats (beef-based and adorably shaped into bagel shapes) by the counter.

Snack Stop is one of my go to places for a great breakfast or lunch. The food is fresh and…read moreconsistently great. Go more than a couple of times and the staff knows your favorites and will greet you by name. I like the atmosphere and the neighborhood feel.

Never reviewed before-- but this place deserves everything!…read more Snack Stop has the best hot coffee and sandwiches. All their food options are amazing as well. Personally recommend the Chicken Avocado Sandwich and their Latte (I get mine with oat milk).