Stopped here for breakfast while on a trip to Edison. Got several breakfast egg choices and coffees but the star of the meal was definitely their Belgian waffles. They are light and melty and served with homemade whipped cream and berries which was also a perfect texture. Also had great service. The prices are a bit above average for the area but definitely a good quality meal. read more

They have great breakfast options! I had the Warsaw skillet and it was amazing. I ordered pickup on their website. Very busy when I got there, but it looked very cozy inside. read more

When you live and/or work in New York City, finding a good (to great) brunch spot is not a difficult thing to do. However, out in New Jersey, you can't just walk a few blocks over to the next place most of the time. To that end, you want to choose carefully so while researching excellent brunch spots in New Jersey Blue Cafe came up as a highly recommended option. Blue Cafe is a European/American styled restaurant offering all day breakfast and lunch options. They pride themselves on using fresh ingredients from local farms and bakeries. The interior of the restaurant is cozy and charming but if you're trying to social distance I recommend the outdoor seating if the weather allows. Service was great and I was happy to see the restaurant was well staffed. So let's get to the food, shall we? Ricotta lemon pancakes (Fresh berries, lemon curd) You absolutely must get these. They were amazing. The pancakes are perfectly cooked and *stuffed* with the ricotta. Combine the lemon curd, berries and pancake into one bite and they're absolutely perfect. Warsaw skillet (Two sunny side up eggs, local Pulaski kielbasa, sautéed onion, grape tomato, chives, breakfast potato, French baguette) This dish was fantastic and hearty. There's a lot going on with this dish (as you can see from the description) and the portions were perfect to satisfy me as I deliberately skipped breakfast that morning for this brunch! Even the bread was notable thanks to being grilled and toasted. I would have this again in a heartbeat. Stuffed  cabbage (Filled with ground chicken and rice. Served with tomato sauce and mashed potatoes) Usually chicken is not what is used to make stuffed cabbage, and you might think that this would lack flavor because of it but this dish manages to surprise! First, the cabbage wrapping is cooked and fit perfectly around the stuffing so it does not fall apart the second you cut into it. There is plenty of flavor but add in some tomato sauce and the mashed potatoes and you have some serious comfort food happening here. Pierogies One of the more popular Pierogi places in Union County is by me so I was looking to be impressed. Unfortunately these did not quite live up to what I had hoped. First, we had asked for an assortment, but I think we only got cheese. The flavor was okay, but not great. Overall Blue Cafe is fantastic. It is in a charming part of town and the food is excellent. Highly recommended! read more

Their food is overall fantastic. I had a special, salmon with asparagus, spinach and wild rice and the salmon was excellently cooked and delicious. Everyone loved their dishes and everything else coming out of the kitchen smelled delicious. Reasonable prices as well and cute decor. Also the latte was soup sized! The food took a very long time to come out but it was a busy day for brunch. Overall the place is high volume and they need more staff, but still a terrific place! read more

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Lovely cozy cafe. We had a table outside and had a burger and a Philly cheesesteak. Since it was busy time, it took time a bit by the time our food arrived, but their service was very friendly. My burger was very good. If we go around that area, will visit again. read more

Blue Cafe - Burger with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

I came on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed. There was a long line waiting outside waiting for an empty table. The wait for us was about 30 mins which was not so bad. I got the Warsaw skillet; its got sunny side up eggs, potatoes, and kielbasa with 2 French baguette on the side. I definitely recommend this. We also ordered the chicken schnitzel. It had breaded chicken breast, mashed potatoes and with side of sauerkraut and beets salad. The food here are perfectly seasoned and great portion size. There are many indoor and outdoor seating and the tables are spaced out. Our waiter was amazing, he was super friendly and attentive. This is a great place to have brunch with family on a sunny day. read more

Blue Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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The Warsaw skillet is a superlative brunch choice, as is the pumpkin oat latte here is delicious. read more

Blue Cafe - Pumpkin Oat Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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What a way to spend a Saturday morning at a wonderful little spot in Baskin Ridge. A European, American restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. I definitely recommend getting a Pączki to start your breakfast. It's a very popular donut so you can only get one. And that's ok because what I ordered next was simply delicious and filling! Check out the pictures posted. The staff was friendly and the owner was amazing. I'm going back to try the lunch menu! read more

Blue Cafe - Peach French toast (Thick cut Brioche bread topped with caramelized fresh peaches and homemade whipped cream) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Delicious food at a good price. The staff is professional and sitting outside was charming. Inside looked comfortable but the chattering voice level when busy is overwhelming for us. read more

Blue Cafe - Not sushi. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

i loooooove this place. My friend lives nearby and told me this is her fav breakfast spot and i can totally see why. To start the restaurant itself is very cute. It's a smidge small but the have it set up nicely that they can seat a lot of people. The food was AMAZING. i was so torn on what to get and I think I already know what I want for next time - but I got the blueberry pancakes. Absolutely delicious ! My friend loves the omelette's there and the guac toast with egg. The menu looked like it had some polish style meals which i loved and appreciated. I can not wait to come back here. Parking was so easy and the surrounding area is quiet. This is a perfect breakfast date spot! Definitely worth popping in if you're in the area read more

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The food was great! Really enjoyed the meal but the service wasn't too great at all so I took off one star. Everything I had was delicious especially the sausage. The mango iced tea was pretty bland even after adding a lot of sugar it just didn't taste at all like mango but I'm also just not a huge tea drinker so that might be on me. read more

Blue Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

This place offered delicious food, friendly service and wonderful decor. Very comfortable atmosphere. We sat outside but the interior is very nicely decorated. Clean, modern with a little bit of old. Highly recommend this restaurant for the tasty food. We had stuffed cabbage, chicken schnitzel, and the pierogies. The chicken schnitzel and stuffed cabbage were the best. Pierogies...not spectacular. Homemade sauerkraut was great. I tried some of my friend's and loved the little serving he got with his meal. When I asked if I could get a little, the waitress said there's a charge. That's my only negative: the sauerkraut came in a little white bowl about 1.5 inches wide. Why penny pinch customers for a little side? read more

5 stars!! We were passing through basking ridge NJ and stopped because of the highly recommended ratings. The meal and service was amazing. Great atmosphere with nice local town vibe. I enjoyed the lemon ricotta pancakes and the bacon was cooked to perfection ! If you haven't been here, you should go! read more

Blue Cafe - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Nestled in a cool little downtown, Blue Cafe is a great option for a relaxing sit down breakfast with the family. We arrived early - be forewarned that the place gets really busy on nice day (especially outside) - around 8:15 and scored a table inside. It's a bit cramped however your neighbors don't feel too close. We ordered: *For the kids: house pancakes (gluten free) with organic maple syrup (extra charge but worth it) and a BEC on a brioche bun. Super thumbs up from the kids! They also split a fresh squeezed apple juice. *For the adults: Warsaw Skillet - Two sunny side up eggs, local Pulaski kielbasa, sautéed onion, grape tomato, chives, breakfast potato, French baguette (For me - and I really enjoyed it). I wish there was a bit more kielbasa but my heart thanks you for it. Huevos Rancheros - Two sunny side up eggs, wild rice, black beans, queso fresco, crispy corn tortillas chips, Pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli (For the wife and she enjoyed it as well). We also split for the table 2 ricotta lemon pancakes which we loved. Light, fluffy and creamy ricotta. The service was spot on and their coffee was delicious. They have lots of varieties. They also offer lunch and it's a BYOB. Plenty of street parking and I suggest after your meal to walk around and enjoy the quaint downtown. ENJOY! read more

We really enjoyed this cute breakfast spot. The space was small but it was worth the short wait! I had the Eggs Benedict and they were delicious! I also enjoyed a dirty chai. All of the staffing were friendly! I will definitely be back. read more

Blue Cafe - A dirty chai! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

I would not recommend this restaurant, for a number of reasons. 1. We ordered a french toast and it was burnt at the bottom. Just completely black. 2. We arrived when there was a waiting line. I was told the wait time is 30 mins so I gave my number and waited outside the restaurant. After I was told we are next in line, they seated TWO groups before us, even though I heard them tell the two that I was ahead of them in the queue. Apparently, exceptions were made for people who complain louder. We were eventually seated after an hour, double the time we were told. 3. They forgot our order. I reminded them 40 mins after we had placed the order. We eventually got it about an hour after we had placed the order. 4. Because the interior is very bare, it was LOUD inside, with nothing to absorb sounds. read more

I really wanted to love this place because cafes have a special place in my heart...but it really was just average. I had the waffle sandwich, which was supposed to have maple syrup but I did not taste any sweetness. I was looking for more of that sweet/savory combo. Also, they call it a "sandwich", but there is no way of picking that thing up without it mushing out of your hands and getting everywhere. The waffle is soft and has no support - plus it's bland. My fiancé got the three egg omelette and he said it was just ok. The coffee was actually really good and the service was quick. I really wanted to give this place a higher review since sitting outside was so cute and comfortable and the staff was excellent...but the flavor wasn't there. read more

Blue Cafe - Three Egg Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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My favorite breakfast place. Has a huge variety of breakfast meals European and American. read more

Blue Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Went to Blue Cafe for my moms birthday this weekend. Came with a group of 7 people. Initially we had to be in the waitlist for about 25 min - which is normal since the spot is busy and nothing similar like that around. We sat down and they took our order. We ended up sitting for 50 minutes without any food, all of us finished our drinks and we weren't offered anything else while we were waiting for our food. We later started realizing that the people that came in AFTER us, were already served their food and they were getting ready to pay the bill. When we asked the waitress how come the waitress is so long and why other people got their food faster, she had said "You have a very big group so we serve the smaller groups first. And we have a small kitchen with not enough cooks" The food was alright, but not worth the wait or the attitude. Maybe it was a one time thing read more

I left happy after having a bountiful breakfast here. We were seated at the bar, since the place was packed already by 9am. The Barista wait staff was attentive enough, considering how busy the place was. And how homey was this place, huh? It felt like walking into your neighbour's cozy kitchen and serving you up with high quality ingredients, starting with the freshly squeezed orange juice. Menu wasn't extensive which told me that they put a lot of thought in it and you'd feel their pride in serving every breakfast dish and rightly so. My favourite was the Warsaw Skillet- that kielbasa was the best! (shout out to Pulaski Meats). The Pączki was a Polish take on a raspberry filled doughnut with glazed sugar on top, but much better. I'm just grateful to Eric&Grace who recommended this gem of a place for brunch. I'll take my daughter here and order Grace's favorite- Paris Morning, and try some latte, and maybe talk about what GenZees are up to lately. read more

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Great food selection and it all tastes great! Unfortunately it is difficult to just walk I. And get a table due to the crowds. Go early and avoid the waiting. It is worth it. read more

Food is delicious and the menu has a great variety. The Paris morning (pictured) was a perfect combination of flavors. It's a fairly small restaurant so plan to wait about 10-20 minutes on any given day, even weekdays. Worth the wait, though! read more

Blue Cafe - Paris morning; potato pancake, smoked salmon, crème fraiche, two poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Great little place we stumbled across on our trip to New Jersey! A very popular place! read more

Blue Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Yummy food in a cramped cafe setting. New restaurant, new menu but still have your stand-bys like pancakes, eggs, waffles, and sandwiches. New members of the gang include D E L I C I O U S pierogies, potato pancakes, and kielbasa. I came in for brunch with a friend and we loved every single thing we ordered (blue cafe plate and a barcelona skillet). Yes, it's still tight quarters inside (not quite a midtown Manhattan squeeze but pretty close) and service can be a little slow on a busy brunch morning. Our server was very attentive but it seems like the kitchen can get a little backed up. Well worth a trip for a luxurious breakfast. read more

This is the best place in all of Somerset county for breakfast/brunch options. Coffee is good and strong (and it keeps coming). The Eggs Benny were phenomenal. Simple dish, but hard to nail and they nailed it perfectly. Eggs poached to just the right doneness. Thick cut bacon nice and crispy. Hollandaise nice and smooth. The baguette can be tougher to slice, but it holds up under the runny egg and Hollandaise better than English muffins. Attentive staff was also great. read more

Super cute cafe with a great menu. Everything was made to order, fresh and delicious. The hostess (also one of the owners) was very professional and friendly and the servers were attentive and also friendly. Long wait on Sunday around noon but that's expected anywhere with great brunch food! My latte was pretty strong but they were happy to give me extra steamed milk. I got the crispy chicken salad with beets, strawberries, asparagus and spinach and everything was fresh. The dressing was divine and complimented everything but I didn't really like the asparagus with all the other flavors personally so I ate it separately. Kids loved the lemon ricotta pancakes and the cheeseburger was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend! read more

Blue Cafe - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

The only negative thing I can say about this place is the wait but even that was faster than promised! Food and drinks are always excellent. I would highly recommend the Paris Morning and a vanilla matcha latte. read more

Wow! What a treat to find this cozy corner! A very pretty, quaint restaurant serving the best food. I had granola and fruit which sounds boring but the granola was homemade and so tasty. My husband had the Warsaw Skillet which was potatoes, kielbasa and 2 eggs. Absolutely delicious. Everything is so fresh and homemade We will definitely be back. HIGHLY recommend! read more

went to blue cafe for saturday morning breakfast and waited max 10 minutes for a table inside! we were waited on promptly and our server was a man with silver hair. he was very sweet! however, inside the restaurant, all the tables were really cramped and close together. they were FULLY packed and there were no empty seats. the noise level was a bit on the loud side because of the lively environment. we ordered a paczki to start, a warsaw skillet, and lemon ricotta pancakes after seeing people talk about them in the yelp reviews. the paczki was really good! it was a solid yeasty donut with a berry filling that was almost brioche like. the warsaw skillet was incredibly presented! (a man literally vidoed the waitress bringing it to our table because it was stunning.) it was a good portion size and very filling. the ricotta pancakes were also really good. it came with a lemon curd spread on top of the top pancake (out of three). it would have been great had there been a tiny bit more of lemon curd, but they were really generous with the fresh berries they put alongside the pancakes. the pancakes were crispy on the edges but still very light! overall impression was that the food was all prepared with very fresh, simple ingredients. great meal all around at a very fair price point. read more

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We used to live 15 minutes from Basking Ridge and regret not coming here when we were so close. The food is excellent, the service is prompt and the staff was engaging. The Paris morning was delicious and the Warsaw Skillet(pictured below) equally as good. read more

Blue Cafe - Warsaw Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Excellent brunch place. Always busy, small Place. Eat and leave. We loved their coffee and food was made excellent read more

Food was delicious. The crispy potatoes with eggs and smoked salmon in a sort of deconstructed Benedict were perfect. Coffe was tasty as was chai. Service was attentive and we sat outside on a perfect fall morning. read more

Blue Cafe - formerly "the mockingbird cafe" - is what I would call a quaint cafe, serving finer breakfast/brunch and lunch. They have outdoor seating if you wish. This is not your run of the mill diner! We came in for breakfast on a beautiful Sunday morning. We ordered a 3 egg omelette, a Barcelona Skillet and potato pancakes. We wanted to have a variety to try as much as possible. Everything was great! Ingredients were fresh, the Barcelona skillet was served in a mini cast iron, the portions were right and service was great! I highly recommend! read more

Blue Cafe - Barcelona (egg, potato, chorizo), potato pancakes, and 3 egg omelet - all delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Small quaint place that has quality food. I had the burger which was really good. My friend had an Omelet Which he said was very tasty as well. We both give the place two thumbs up. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. I feel that the items are definitely a little limited but they are able to focus on it and make it delicious! They have so much traffic that come through there so it definitely gets crowded! The wait can be tough sometimes. If the wait is 15-20 minutes I think it's worth it! There is definitely a lot of people for a small space but they make it work. They are such a cute restaurant and get to quick, everything you need they do everything to make sure you're being helped! They definitely need a little bit more organization but besides that it's great! read more

Blue Cafe - Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Limited menu but exquisite flavor. Ideal for lunch or breakfast brunch. Highly recommend . read more

A great new addition to the breakfast, brunch, lunch selection in the area. Great tasting food and a great selection. Breakfast allll day. Staff is attentive and quick and the owners take a minute to chat with customers. And the prices are very reasonable which is a breath of fresh air in this neighborhood. Witamy w Basking Ridge! read more

Blue Cafe - Chicken and waffles! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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We decided to come for brunch after having passed this location a few times. I think we got there around 11 ish and there were already some folks waiting for tables. Larger groups looked like they needed to wait longer. There's outside and inside seating and we opted for outside so we could be seated quickly. I ordered the coffee, the filled donut and the skillet with the kielbasa. Forgot what my husband ordered..:I think one of the Benedict's? The donut was light and fluffy and delicious with coffee. The skillet was very tasty. Service was fast and they do ask folks to not go beyond 2 hours to allow for waiting customers to be seated. All in all an enjoyable brunch and would definitely come back. read more

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Really liked this place. I ordered the Chipotle Chicken sandwich, which tasted great and had the perfect amount of crispiness. The coffee and juices were good too. The place gets crowded quickly in the afternoon, but we didn't experience any wait times when we got there around 1pm. We sat indoor, but the outdoor seating looked perfect for a hot summer day since it was shaded. read more

First of all, my experience in this establishment was magnificent! My waiter, Melvin was a very kind gentleman and offered amazing service to me an my table. The food was perfect even to my picky standards. The inside was cozy and made me feel at home. read more