I had a great experience at Blossom Brunch. The food was absolutely delicious--everything tasted clean, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. What really stood out to me was the presentation. The plating is decorative and gives upscale, fine dining vibes, which makes the whole brunch feel elevated rather than just casual. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It has a cute café-style brunch vibe with an airy, light, and inviting decor. It feels relaxed but still aesthetically put together[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was also excellent--our server was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. I also liked that they offer mocktails and allow BYOB for alcohol, which gives you flexibility depending on your preference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now, just to be real--this place is popular, so expect a wait. It can get crowded and a bit tight inside, especially during peak brunch hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is also something to plan for since there's limited space (the lot only fits about four cars), so you'll likely need to find street parking. Overall, I definitely recommend Blossom Brunch. The food, vibe, and service are all on point. Honestly, they're doing so well that I hope they expand soon--it's clearly a spot that's in demand and could benefit from more space. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was charming and inviting. Although the space was slightly small inside, the wall décor was stylish and added to the restaurant's character.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pancakes were definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered the sampler sizes of the Tres Leches, Fruity Pebbles, and Banana Pudding pancakes. Out of the three, the Fruity Pebbles pancakes were by far the best, flavorful, fun, and wellbalanced. The Tres Leches pancakes, while good in concept, were overwhelmingly sweet. The Banana Pudding pancakes, however, were enjoyable and had a nice balance of flavor. For savory dishes, the Crab Cake Benedict was excellent and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the Chicken & Waffles Benedict did not meet expectations. The chicken lacked seasoning and crispiness, making the dish taste bland overall. I was not a fan of that particular entrée. On the other hand, the regular Chicken & Waffles dish was much better and came with three wings coated in a tasty hot honey sauce. The service and hospitality, however, left a lot to be desired. Although our waiter was kind , the timing of food was lacking. Also they did forget to give us utensils and we had to ask when one of the dishes arrived (because they didn't all arrive at the same time ) . Our table of four initially received only three drinks, leaving one person waiting an additional five minutes for theirs. The food was brought out one dish at a time rather than together, which disrupted the dining experience. The last dish to arrive, the Chicken & Waffles and Eggs Benedict ,came out so late that the rest of the table had already nearly finished eating. Overall, while some of the food items stood out positively, the lack of coordination and attentiveness in service negatively impacted the overall experience. read more

Fresh off of an early morning flight all I wanted was some gooood pancakes. Not just plain, but with something extra. I found exactly what I was looking for plus more at Blossoms. There were too many options to go with for the pancakes, but made perfect for me was the mini pancake flight option. My flight consisted of fruity pebble pancakes, cinnamon toast pancakes and blueberry lemon pancakes. A clear depiction of women never know what they want LOL. Each flavor was good, but the pancakes came as the main event and quickly turned into the opening act once the catfish and grits arrived. When I tell you this dish is soooo delicious, I had it the next morning as well. When I come home I know where to get my catfish and grits from! read more

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Picked up some cheeseburger egg rolls before they closed and was so glad I did because they are absolutely delicious! Can't wait to try more of their menu ! read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Cheeseburger eggrolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

Love this place. Saw it on TikTok and wanted to supoort a black business so I came. I had the chicken and waffles Benny (6/10) and it was ok but my husbands Salmon and grits (10/10) was so good. It is BYOB and the table next to me had Mimosas. I was jealous but know if I drank with my meal I would have fallen asleep. The portions were so big. It's a 30 min drive but I will be back Only bad thing was the parking. It's in a residential place so had to park in the street. Not an issue but something you should be aware of. read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Chicken and waffles Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

Highly disappointed in the service. I called ahead to see what time they close. Voice recordings stated kitchen takes last order at 2:45pm. I arrive at 2:40pm, tried to place a order, black guy states that the kitchens closes at 2:30pm. I said thats not what your Voice recording says. I drove 45mins for you to not take my order, meanwhile he is standing in front of me taking 2 females order for takeout. Yeah never again, just loss a Customer!!! read more

Great little spot tucked away. Delicious food, I had the Chicken & Waffle Benny, delish! read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Chicken & Waffle Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

The food was okay. The waiter was nice, however the service was bad. We were business people trying to support a small business but they were not equipped to provide separate checks for tax purposes. The waiter did not ask if it was going to be separate checks, nor was there signage stating anything different. The manager was called) and she was rude to the person who recommended it. So overall, I would not recommend this business to anyone. We asked simple questions about the bill and why they refused to break it down. The woman said we were harassing the waiter. The definition of harassment is s unwelcome, uninvited behavior, verbal, physical, or visual that intimidates, threatens, demeans, or alarms an individual. So unprofessional and not worth the time or effort. read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute, trendy brunch spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was pretty good, service was on point, can't wait to come back again! read more

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It was an okay experience but definitely some gems I discovered in my first visit. My friend and I visited for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. Three stars are for the ambiance and the appetizers. GEMS The cheeseburger egg rolls and mini pancake flight I loved. I tried the tres leches, fruity pebbles, and cookies and cream. Our favorite was the tres leches pancakes. They are to die for. I would come back just for that but probably to go. AMBIANCE It was really cute and bright in the restaurant had a really nice aesthetic and even though the tables were pretty close somehow I didn't feel crammed. Unlike normal brunches the music is very low. So it gives more of a cafe vibe. SERVICE The service was terrible for me. We were constantly looking for our server and the place is small so most of the time he would be on the floor but tucked in the service area. He never checked on us after we ordered. They cleared our silverware after our appetizer and never replaced it. We were missing utensils napkins, etc and we had to flag people down and even that was difficult it seems like the staff has tunnel vision. Our experience was much long then it needed to be because me and my friend were waiting for so long. The highlight is that the staff was pretty efficient to clean off the used plates from our tiny table which I appreciated. FOOD As stated the appetizers were delicious. Once our entrees came we were highly disappointed. The entrees had a completely different quality than the appetizers. I have a love for French toast many different kinds but this fell flat to me. And my friend says her chicken and waffles were also underwhelming. Maybe it's because it took forever for our utensils or maybe it's just our tastebuds. We didn't even have anymore energy to flag down anyone. We were over it at that point. read more

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I attended here for brunch today. The food was delicious took awhile but delicious and hot. The strawberry shortcake waffle, chicken and waffle and crab cake eggs rolls did not disappoint. The service was ok couple of things they offer byob but a $15 cork fee makes no sense to me however not my restaurant. I actually go to many byob establishments and never a cork fee. We ordered the passion fruit virgin mojito it was good however drinks and water came out about 20 mins I want to say after ordering and had to ask hostess for that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very small pictures online look deceiving like so small you can hear others conversations and you can literally reach over at someone plate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But the decor is cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yes I would go back for the food not often but yes I would go back. read more

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This spot was only alright, but I think it may have been what I ordered. I ordered the Philly cheese steak omelette but it was pretty dry. The steak had no flavor and was bland, and there was hardly any cheese. My fiancé ordered the chicken and waffles which he really loved! The menu has tons of breakfast and lunch options. There's also great drink options as well. You get a decent portion for the price. The staff was alright and the ambiance was nice on the inside read more

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Finally Got To Blossoms! Everything Was Delightful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Food The Music The Decor![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our Server Alejandro Was On Point And Very Attentive! I Will Be Back! read more

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Came here for my birthday brunch. They have a very small parking lot, but there is some street parking available. We walked in and surprisingly we were seated right away. Very trendy decor picture ready backgrounds. Service was pretty slow, granted place was busy but had enough employees to be running more smoothly. Now the food was on point!!! Perfection on a plate. Will come again. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem in Rahway, did not expect this at all. Looks very beautiful all over social media so decided to visit. Location is walkable to train station, not much parking around but some how managed a spot. Weekends can be packed, so expect to wait. Service took a while but servers were friendly and great. Lots of options on the menu to choose from. We had steak and eggs, which delicious chimichurri sauce and the pancake flights were to die for. You choose any 3 pancakes. Perfect portion sizes. read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

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I recently visited Blossm Brunch and had a mixed experience. The food was actually really good, flavorful, well-presented, and definitely the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the service didn't match. The staff came across as unprofessional and a bit disorganized, which took away from the overall experience. One thing to note: if you're coming with a group, be careful. They automatically put everything on one ticket, even when we specifically asked for separate checks. That made things unnecessarily complicated at the end of the meal. Blossm Brunch has great food and a lot of potential, but the service and organization need improvement to match the quality of what's coming out of the kitchen. read more

Great food tried various options. Visited from ohio searched best brunch near me and we totally enjoyed our meal. Went next day and purchased pancake to go before heading back home. read more

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Me and my wife came here for our anniversary and it was a great experience, they were packed when we came in but didn't take long for us to get a table. Menu had a lot to offer and the customer service was great they even checked up on us periodically giving us space to talk and eat. Even offered to take pictures. Food was amazing with every plate being enough to take home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do think the noise lvl was too high but that isn't there fault.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I think it's a hit or miss thing. The chicken and waffles was very good because the chicken was well seasoned. Choosing to use chicken wings definitely gives for a different experience but feels like less food is being offered compared to tenders. My fiancée ordered the Philly omelette and it just lacked seasoning and cheese. It really tasted like they didn't care about the omelette. The service was friendly and prompt. The server was helpful in answering questions. The ambiance was cool but you definitely can definitely tell that it's an older building that's been painted over. But the cherry blossom theme is nice. Plan on looking for street parking. read more

Great brunch vibes for cute dates, great food, and music no matter the size of your party. The customers service makes every dollar worth it. If you're in Union County look no further for the hottest brunch in town! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very beautiful and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the service was excellent--our waiter, Sebastian, was very attentive. The food was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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The menu alone won me over with their variety of options so I needed to taste it! Started off with the "Hot Honey Wings" (not pictured) and I was disappointed in that. While it had a great fry on it, it didn't taste like anything. Nothing hot nor honey. It was merely a sticky wing with no flavor and a good crisp. As for my main pictured was the original style waffle and a side of catfish and that did NOT disappoint! I damn near scrapped the plate clean The waffle was to perfection and the catfish while I do like it a little more fried it was still good. 9.8/10 would recommend! Please go, you won't regret it! I'll for sure will be returning. P.S. they have mimosa's not on the menu read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Original Waffle with a side of Catfish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

Blossoms have been on my radar since I first saw them on Instagram. Being that it's Black and Woman owned, I couldn't let this month end without visiting. Situated on a corner, there is ample residential parking on the street. When I first walked in the r&b music caught my ear. It was packed inside and when I told the host it would be for 2 and asked how long the wait, he said no wait. He asked me to follow him outside and we walked next door to their other extension of the restaurant. It was smaller and even though music was playing, I didn't feel the same vibe. I asked if we could be seated in the main area and he said of course, but it it would be a little wait. As I waited in a chair by the door, more people were coming in and were told about a wait. It did catch my attention that he didn't direct anyone else to their other area to dine at. Less than 10 minutes passed and I got a text our table was ready. I was seated and my friend arrived shortly after. The service throughout was prompt and attentive. Our server even kept joking with my friend about her being late and me waiting since 7 am lol. We both ordered their mojito (they only have virgin drinks), one mango and one strawberry. I thought the mango was delicious and fresh tasting, and she enjoyed hers. I ordered the strawberry shortbread french toast with a side of catfish. Talk about layers of color! The French Toast seemed a mile high, covered with shortcake crumble, strawberries, strawberry cream, powdered sugar, and whipped cream. It was presented and cooked amazingly, never becoming too soggy from the additions. The catfish was out of this world. The seasoning and crispness were spot on. They were pretty generous pieces as well. My friend enjoyed her egg white omelet, breakfast potatoes, and turkey bacon. Blossom's is hands down one of the best experiences you can have. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food Service workers Ambiance was great ..My daughter and I took my son her brother there for his 39 birthday we had such a good time ...That's me and my son third time and my daughter f[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]irst time ..Worth all the time we had z read more

During a visit to family, we ordered an assortment of platters from Blossom for a Saturday brunch at home. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was delicious. It was delivered with care still warm. It was appetizing and the portions were a great size. The prices were worth what we received. Well done Blossoms. When we are back in NJ, we will order again! read more

I'm a former NJ girl and was visiting family in Carteret for the weekend. When trying to meetup with some girlfriends for brunch last Sunday, one of my friends did a google search for nearby brunch spots and Blossoms popped up. We figured we would give it a try since the menu looked great. Note-the website says cash only, but they do accept credit cards now. Please update the website to avoid future confusion. We found a parking spot just around the block on a residential street that allows parking. We were afraid we might have a long wait because they don't take reservations and it was a Sunday at 11:30 am. However, we lucked out and our party of 3 was seated right away. I did hear a few parties of 2 had a 10-15 minute wait. Upon being seated, our server, Sebastian, immediately came over to get us waters and take a beverage order. One friend got coffee and another got a hot tea-but there was a fun looking mocktail mojito in the menu. We decided to share 3 brunch items. The flight of pancakes, because we felt like it was designed for us with 3 pancakes. We each got to choose a pancake for the flight. The Tres Leches came with strawberries and a delicious caramel sauce and cream, the lemon blueberry was deliciously loaded with blueberries and a slight tang of the lemon to bring out the blueberry flavor and the caramel banana pecan, which was loaded with bananas, and pecans and offset with that delicious caramel sauce which was like a dulce leches sauce. All three were out of this world and we each had a tough time deciding which was our favorite. We also split the shrimp and grits, which came with 6 good size shrimp-again seeming like it was designed just for us so we could each have 2 shrimp. And finally the chicken and waffle, and again-3 chicken wings stacked atop a fluffy waffle! We made 3 excellent choices! Sebastian was wonderful in getting us new plates and bowls so that we could easily share everything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon leaving, we took a fun photo in front of their Instagram worthy wall and had an oh so friendly host, or perhaps the owner....jump into our photo. He made us laugh and it made for a great photo.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had such fun and I'm looking forward to returning the next time we are in NJ !! read more

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Decided to give Blossoms a try on a Sunday after church (around 11am). We called to see if there was a wait (no reservations accepted) and were surprised that there wasn't. We arrived less than 10 minutes later only to be told there was a 30 minute wait by the same person that answered the phone. We waited in the car, but the wait was only 18 minutes. Seating is close, so we were able to chat with another table that happened to be alumni. Like most restaurants, the menu is available by QR code. I opted for the Breakfast on Monroe, which allowed for a Turkey bacon and grits option. I was able to add cheese to both the eggs and grits. I've dined at Blossoms for a special occasion and had the skillet lobster mac. I ordered take out on a separate occasion and had the avocado toast and brussel sprouts. On all of the occasions the food was fair, but the atmosphere is what keeps me coming back. read more

Great food! The fried catfish and grits tasted just like my grandma Inez made. The chicken and waffles were a hit and the blueberry waffles and tres leche pancakes were delicious. Like having dessert for breakfast. Our server kept our drunken filled and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the building has charm and character.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Since the first time I've visited Blossoms, my friend and I said we had to visit again. And that we did! We visited around noon and was seated right away. This is a 7 days a week brunch spot and by reading others reviews, there can be a wait depending on the time you arrive on the weekend. During the week it's not bad! One thing I was eyeing was their rasta pasta topped with salmon, so good! You know I ordered it, haha! For drinks, they do serve mimosas and everything else are mocktails, coffee, etc. They have a good amount of items on the menu including a mini pancake flight, shrimp and gritz, lobster mac & cheese and the list goes on. The ambiance is cute and girly, perfect for photos so make sure you sit in front of the flower wall or grass wall. Blossoms is perfect for a brunch date, birthday celebration, and it's family friendly. The seating is intimate but not to the point where you're on top of the table by you. There is free street parking, as well as a smaller lot towards the side of the restaurant. They do not take reservations so if you're visiting on the weekend, be prepared for a bit of a wait. Thank you Blossoms Team! read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

Had to come back, and once again, the food did not disappoint! Everything here is top-notch, so I keep finding new dishes to try. This time, they even had a violinist playing, which was such a cool touch--though the background music was a bit too loud over her. Still, it added to the vibe! read more

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My husband and I stopped in while traveling. It's such a cute restaurant but even more important the food was fantastic! Great staff as well. read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Strawberry shortcake waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

A friend of mine and I decided to get brunch from this restaurant. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked up, and there were a bunch of people waiting to be seated. The hostess said there was an hr and 1/2 wait, and it is not byob like written. We waited for about an hr and 45, and what made me a little annoyed was that some seats went without being filled for a long period of time. I also believe they should take reservations to avoid all the chaos. When we finally sat Sébastien was our server, and he was actually great and very pleasant. They did serve mimosas, so I started with that. For my meal I got the salmon cakes and grits. My friend got the hot chocolate and the egg rolls and the wings. The food looked good when it came out. When I dug in, I was not a fan of the salmon cakes and grits. I didn't eat it all. My friend didn't enjoy the egg roll, but she said the wings were good. The bill wasn't bad. The wait is a little too long, so I'm not sure if I would return to try something else. read more

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This place is popular!! And I can see why. The food is great! I enjoyed my hot honey wings along with waffle. It was 3 big wings and the waiter asked how I wanted them fried. My friend had the surf and turf which by the pics had lobster tail, grits, lamb and eggs. She said it was delicious! Now it was a 45 min wait to get in and they don't take reservations. The decor is great. The ambiance is definitely brunch vibe. I had a great time. Just wondered what they could do about the wait. I had another friend try this place and she said she had to wait an hour and a half. However what made the experience top level was our waiter Jason. He was phenomenal and so sweet. read more

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Blossoms Brunch Bar is taking "brunch" to new heights! I was pleasantly surprised to see that their menu is extensive and offers more than just the textbook brunch options! I came on a weekday and it was PACKED! Thats how I knew the food was going to hit. Crab cake eggrolls - 9/10. These tasted so good and had a little cheese in it. The sauce on the side made the eggrolls taste like heaven. To make it a 10 I just needed more sauce. Peach cobbler French toast: 10/10. I'm not even a big French toast person but once I saw "peach cobbler" I had to try. And this indeed tasted like a peach cobbler omg it was delicious. The toast was huge, you can definitely share this. I was not able to finish this on my own. Lamb chops: 9/10. Tender, seasoned, and grilled to perfection. You'll love these, a must try!!! There were so many options on the menu I really had a hard time deciding what to get. I'll definitely be back again!! My friend Sir Good Eats recommended! read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Crab cake eggrolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

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This is one of those places that came up in an Instagram Reel for me. 'Blossoms' is a Medium sized bright venue. Friendly & fun staff. Especially Raj, he wasn't even our server, but made his presence known. He was a character & fun/funny. Free street parking, & a small lot in the rear. Murals & neon light displays on the walls. We had the Classic Mimosa, Pina Colada Mimosa, Crab Cake Egg Rolls, Southern Fried Catfish & Grits, & Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles. Classic Mimosa was well balanced, Pina Colada Mimosa (which is Virgin) was said to be too sweet. The Crab Cake Egg Rolls were nicely done, & real quality crab was used. The shell could have been crispier in my opinion, but that's just MY opinion. Southern Fried Catfish & Grits was well prepared & very good. I would have liked a bit more of the "Creole bite," but it wasn't anything some salt & pepper from the table couldn't fix. I also got extra Creole sauce, which stepped it up even further. Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles is a dish that is EASY to mess up, but gladly they did not. Very well prepared. The waffle was light & fluffy, again my preference is for crispy, but that is MY preference. The Hot Honey wings that come with it, *Chefs Kiss* perfection. The presentation of all of the food was also a nicely thought out touch. Definitely a nice place that you should check out. It's one of those places where I wanted to order the entire menu. I only gave them 4-stars so I could go back, try more things, & undoubtedly bump them up to that 5th. Grades: Classic Mimosa: A Pina Colada Mimosa: C Crab Cake Egg Rolls: A Southern Fried Catfish & Grits: A- Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles: A read more

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Blossoms is a very nice addition to Rahway! The restaurant is spacious and is nicely decorated. The person who greeted us was very friendly. Our waitress was attentive. There are plenty of options on the menu. I ordered the western omelette and shared the mini pancake flight. We shared the tres leches, cinnamon toast crunch and fruity pebbles. The tres leches was my favorite! I really enjoyed my omelette. Overall, I had a good experience and would definitely return! read more

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I wanted to love this place, but it fell short. The place is really nice and intimate. But thats about it. I came with a party of 3. We were greeted and seated immediately. We came about 8:15am on a Sunday to beat the brunch rush. We ordered a passion fruit and strawberry mojito, and a cranberry juice. We got the pancake flight with cinnamon toast crunch, oreo, and tres leches pancakes, chicken and waffles, and a breakfast platter with eggs, home fries, and toast. Our food came out about 25 min later. Our drinks came out about 4 mim after that. Idk how we got our food before our drinks, but i was extremely thirsty by this point. Now the food, everything lacked sooo much flavor. The chicken, you can see the outside seasoning but it tasted like nothing. Parts of the chicken skin had a bitter taste. A lot of salt made it better. The pancake flight was disappointing. It was just 3 stacks of pancakes sprinkled with oreo dust, sprinkle with crushed cinnamon toast crunch, and tres leches poured on the other stack. Only the top pancakes had the toppings. Everything else was very dry. The other breakfast platter was standard and no complaints were made. All in all, I would try this place later on down the road. But for now, it was a miss for me. I noticed our food dsnt look like most plates posted on here so maybe we came too early and the kitchen was off. As soon as a Black gentleman with locs came in and started helping, I noticed the service was better, faster, and other tables food looked more appealing than ours. I would still recommend as many other interesting things are on the menu. read more

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First time at Blossoms today and it was a good experience. My friend and I came around 12pm, I came in a bit earlier to add our names to the list ( total wait time was around 30 minutes but they said it could possibly go up to an hour). The place is small but decorated really nicely and has a cozy vibe. The food and drinks were delicious. I enjoyed my passion fruit mojito ( No LQ and they are NOT BYOB). We shared the crab cake eggroll and pork appetizer. They were good. If you're Haitian the pikliz is not that spicy and it's creamer than what you might be used to. We enjoyed our waffle entrees. The peaches were delicious on friend's waffle. All in all service was good, and the staff was nice and friendly. We would definitely come back. I love supporting new black owned businesses read more

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I LOVE this brunch place and will forever recommend going here. The dishes are so unique and delicious, especially the fried catfish and grits . Great portion sizes as well that are well worth your money. One note is: I recommend ordering other drinks over their coffee, it was quite watery and bland Definitely try it out!! read more

Blossoms Brunch Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rahway, New Jersey

Good food and service. Was BYOB but we did not take advantage of that part. I would recommend