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    Buddy's Jc

    4.0 (528 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rachel O.

    Came on a Sunday for brunch with some friends. Service was good not great, but unfortunately one of the groups dishes had a large curly hair in it as soon as it came out. The waitress took it back and.. the exact same plate came out (from a different guy). No shot they made that fresh. That being said, other food was good, the green cocktail was refreshing and delish and the short rib hash was super good. The meat was savory and tender. Not completely sold on the sanitation side of things though.

    Jersey Benedict
    Giseli C.

    We wanted to have a quick brunch somewhere I made a reservation at this place , upon arrival we were seated right the way even tho the place was pretty packed . The vibe is awesome and it feels like a cozy home atmosphere. The food was served quickly and it was absolutely spectacular., our server Luisa was a bit too slow and at one point I had to ask someone to find her in order to get another drink . She was nice but nit necessarily efficient:( Parking around this place is crazy so good luck finding a spot . That's definitely a downside. Would consider going back for the food and the atmosphere. Servers certainly need some training .

    Rajeev L.

    Great burgers and tasty fries at Buddy's. I think most people may come here for their breakfast food, but their burgers are really, really good!

    Chicken & waffle, The Buddy Burger, French Toast
    Stephanie C.

    My friends and I came for brunch on a Sunday morning after a race. Although the place was packed, we got our table right away, and our server was incredibly attentive. There are many amazing breakfast options. The cocktails are ok, but most of the guys on my table were drinking beer, so I can only give my opinion on the Bellinis. The atmosphere is great, it does get a little loud and because there are a lot of families with kids and big groups, but overall a cozy, lively, fun environment! I can't emphasize on how nice the server and host were- we celebrated a birthday and I completely forgot about adding it to my reservation, but didn't remember and they surprised us with a lovely cake. I can't wait to come back and try different things on the menu next time I'm in the area.

    French toast
    Sanchita O.

    Got a table pretty quickly, the service was quick and their outdoor seating is cute. However, I didn't like the food here. I got Buddy's breakfast with eggs and bacon and french toast. The scrambled eggs were cold as soon as they arrived, dry and lacked flavour. It only got colder due to the outdoor seating. The French toast was pretty disappointing as well and had too much cinnamon in the toast and on top of it, it overpowered the taste of the bread and the chocolate. I did try some of the sweet potato fries and liked those.

    She A.

    Came here on a early Saturday afternoon for some brunch. I was able to find parking on the street, not metered, right down the street from the venue. I was promptly seated to a table upon entering the restaurant. I placed an order for a cappuccino, a buddy breakfast and a cocktail called the Bae. My cappuccino was good, my food was amazing. I order the eggs over medium and french toast. The french toast was sweet and a good deal of cinnamon...just the way I like it. My drink "the bae" was very good, just strong enough. My only compliant was that the floral in the drink was very overpowering, too overpowering. But besides that, a really good meal. Service was good, Ambiance was nice and cozy. Would definitely go again.

    Kevin's C.

    My only critique: BUTTER. Yes, had they slathered that toast in melty, luscious butta, it would've elevated this sandwich to the next level! So, I wanted a simple scrambled egg sandwich with cheese. No bacon, no bells, no whistles. I just wanted a simple egg sandwich, mmK? I opened up the app and noticed that I was near my buddy Buddy's. I had been for brunch before and it was just fine, but I wanted to give them another chance. I ordered my scrambled egg sandwich with cheese on white toast. I arrive to pick it up, bite into it and it was RIGHT! You understand? It was RIGHT. The eggs were nicely scrambled and cheesy, served on the perfect texture of toast. The ONLY thing this sandwich was missing was butter on that toast! Next time, I just need them to take that toast, and slather that ho in BUTTER! That would've taken this sandwich from 4.5/5 stars, to 5/5 stars! Thank you, Buddy. You did dat!

    Amy L.

    Great diner to get brunch at! It hits everything you want when you think of a classic brunch. We ordered the chicken and waffles, and the Paulus hook burger. The burger had a great kick to it and I love a potato bun. The fries are a classic medium cut that has a good potato ratio. The chicken and waffles were delicious. They give you five pieces of chicken, which is very generous.

    Short Rib Hash
    Katie R.

    Food came out very fast, good quality and good service. The room was decorated for the holidays which was a nice touch. Good options on the brunch menu.

    ¿French Onion soup?
    Frances W.

    Ok experience. Service was good enough, but the French onion was pretty mediocre, actually it was a bit weird. It tasted like it had American cheese on it. I wasn't given a napkin or anything either. So I used the one that was under the bowl. I regret not getting the wings, they looked good! Alas, I'll go back. But not for that French onion sitch. But Christmas decorations were on point. I love jersey city and New York around Christmas time!

    Fish and Chips
    Annie Z.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend, and got seated immediately. After ordering we got our appetizer within 10-15 mins. We got the buffalo brussel spouts as the appetizer, and the portions were pretty generous, and it was really good. I got the fish and chips as my entree. Again, the portions were pretty generous. The fish was really crunchy and well cooked, but not much flavor in the batter. Had to rely on the tartar sauce for flavoring. Overall, a good experience and very fast service.

    Pomme frites and falafel burgers
    Kristine L.

    Went for Tuesday all-day happy hour! Wines and apps are only $7 each. We enjoyed pomme frites with different aiolis (gotta ask for them) and the falafel sliders. Food wasn't bad and the wine was a generous pour. There were only a few people inside but we probably stayed for 2 hours yapping and eating and just had a good time. The place is open until 11 so we really enjoyed ourselves. Fun for a chill evening with friends.

    Carmen M.

    Buddy's Jc is one of my favs in downtown Jersey City. We went on a Saturday morning around 9am, which was perfect. No wait It's a cute brunch spot that always decorates for all seasons and holidays. Love the details representing JC. The staff were welcoming and kind. The food came out in good timing. I had the Veggie Hash dish. The veggies were seasoned which made eating veggies delightful with over easy eggs. Wish they had Rye toast but I went with the wheat. My husband had the short rib hash. The meat could have been more seasoned but overall it was a delicious breakfast combo. My daughter had a classic breakfast, and she was happy with a side of chocolate milk. The iced vanilla latte was lightly sweetened which I prefer. I've had the chicken and waffles before, and so far that's my fav. If you're thinking about having that, go for it. Enjoy

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    Ask the Community - Buddy's Jc

    Where is parking available?

    Street parking only

    Do you guys make any eggless pancake?

    Do you have to make reservations?

    No you do not. We do not take reservations

    Do they serve breakfast items all day?

    Yes, the breakfast menu is available all day.

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