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I was lucky enough to first discover this place at a Yelp event. I have been wanting to go back for a while, but it's a bit out of the way from where I live, so I decided to go on my birthday, when I was out for the day and enjoying the beautiful weather. I got the basic egg, bacon, toast and potatoes breakfast and it was delicious. As you can see from the photo, the portions are hearty so I had enough to take home with me for another breakfast. The service was great and my server was super attentive. I went on a Monday (work day). so did not experience any wait time. Highly recommend this cute spot in Pearl River!
My wife and I just checked out the breakfast at Cafe Diem. Not our first time there but I hadn't gotten around to reviewing. We lucked into a table immediately at around 10 on a Sunday. The restaurant is clean, bright, and modern. Our waitress was polite and professional. I knew that I wanted the traditional Irish breakfast and went for it. My wife ordered the Diem breakfast, the traditional eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries. She enjoyed her meal. I loved the traditional Irish breakfast, it included four different types of pork products. It also included two sunny side up eggs, toast, and beans. Perfectly filling, almost feel like I have to do a day of yard work at this point! They also have excellent coffee. We'll definitely be back!
Met a friend here for dinner tonight. The food was delicious, as were the cocktails. We had a really great meal with great service. John was our server and he was friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. I brought home the meatloaf special for my husband and he said it was delicious.. overall it was fabulous and I'll def be back.
My family and I LOVE Cafe Diem!! Where do I start? The Diem breakfast is my go to for an easy meal and I also highly recommend the Irish breakfast, bacon jamwich , and the homemade cinnamon buns! For lunch, the chicken paillard is delish if you like chicken cutlet with arugula and balsamic and the classic BLT is just so on track. My father raves about the fish tacos and all the loaded fries are just so delicious. The Curry fries are my favorite! On top of a delish menu, their baked goods, like the Italian rainbow cookies coffee cake, are seriously so amazing that I have to actively resist myself whenever we see them. Pro tip: get one to go! Their dinner is relatively new but I have had their burrata bowl and the Thai chili wings are something to write home ( or a Yelp review ) about!
I have walked and drove by this place so many times and it is always crowded. I've been wanting to give it a try and one day needed a place to go to lunch. We arrived around 12 and the place was slammed. There were only two tables left. We would have preferred to sit outside but there weren't any tables available there. The inside is very welcoming. They serve a lot of different coffee and tea drinks which I didn't know. I didn't have one because I already brought a drink earlier in the day. The menu is large and I feel like there is something for everyone, especially since it is breakfast and lunch. I had the California turkey wrap. It was large, I only had half. It came with a side of greens. Only complaint is that I wish there was more dressing on it, I think they forgot it. Overall I will definitely be back for breakfast/lunch!
Food (3.3) Service (3.9) Ambiance (4.5) We stopped by for a brunch snack and found this quaint location very pleasant with fresh local food and a personable staff. They set up a few tables outside which allowed our puppy to join. They recently started serving dinner so decided to give them a try. The setting is very nice, great for a date or small group. Quaint, clean, and thoughtfully appointed. The service is friendly and visited appropriately, note ding below in this category. We started by splitting the Greek Salad which was outstanding, and the Crab Cakes were fresh and yummy. Lots of crab! Wife had the Fish Tacos which had deep fried large pieces of cod. Very tasty with chipotle Mayo. The Tater Tots are outstanding, better than the fries. I had the Fried Chicken Sandwich which was a bit tasteless. We both agreed that the batter is thick and seemed to overwhelm the much thinner chicken (see pic). The brioche roll was fresh and it the three pickle slices added some flavor, but overall I felt it needed some work. The side fries were only warm so not superb, but I like fries so enjoyed them. They obviously prepared the mains a bit too early so they cooled as we ate the the apps. One downer was that they asked us what type of side potato we would like, so naturally expected them to be part of the dish. On the bill we were surprised to see an additional charge for each, albeit they are only a $3 charge, it's the principal which brought down the service score. Wife says the breakfast and lunch are consistently very good so we had high expectations. We trust the criticism will result in an even better dinner next time!
Generous portions of delicious food at great prices with cheerful and friendly service in a tastefully decorated cozy space. What more can one want from a little cafe that exceeds all your expectations? My daughter and I found ourselves in the Pearl River post office one day. We saw this cafe across the road and decided to give it a try. I was hungry so I chose the "Mistletoe Benedict" on their holiday season menu. My daughter was not hungry so she picked the "Frickles" (batter fried pickles with aioli dip) snack. When my dish turned up I was quite amazed that there was about an entire avocado sliced on top of at least a dozen stalks of asparagus! We wouldn't have gotten such a generous serving of freshness for the listed price in any other establishment that we frequent in this area. Same goes for the Frickles - daughter commented that they really supplied her with the money's worth of pickles :-). The eggs were flawlessly poached, the Hollandaise sauce was just the right thickness and amount (it's so easy to over do it), and every bite was perfect. What a nice way to warm up our stomachs and hearts during the holiday season! Will definitely go back for other items on the menu! (for some bizarre reason I could not upload photos to this review ... will try again later)
I stopped in for breakfast with my wife and daughter. The coffee was excellent and the meals were delicious. The service also great with friendly and knowledgeable servers. I can't wait to go back!
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5 months ago
A very long wait for a Saturday morning. Although we were able to get a table right away, our food came out about 45 minutes later. It was busy and with outdoor seating, people had a long wait just to sit down. It's a small place so in a weekend be prepared to wait a long time! The food was good. I gave it 3 stars because the lady (I guess she was the manager rudely told us to leave as there are people waiting to sit down. She could have spoken to us differently and we had just finished eating. Especially since she made us wait close to an hour for our food, she could've been nicer. The wait staff was pilot and pleasant. But she wasn't. Unless you're willing to wait and wait and have the manager tell you to leave rudely, I would go somewhere else or go on a weekday. I will not be back. I've been treated better at a fast food joint. read more
I was lucky enough to first discover this place at a Yelp event. I have been wanting to go back for a while, but it's a bit out of the way from where I live, so I decided to go on my birthday, when I was out for the day and enjoying the beautiful weather. I got the basic egg, bacon, toast and potatoes breakfast and it was delicious. As you can see from the photo, the portions are hearty so I had enough to take home with me for another breakfast. The service was great and my server was super attentive. I went on a Monday (work day). so did not experience any wait time. Highly recommend this cute spot in Pearl River! read more
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My wife and I just checked out the breakfast at Cafe Diem. Not our first time there but I hadn't gotten around to reviewing. We lucked into a table immediately at around 10 on a Sunday. The restaurant is clean, bright, and modern. Our waitress was polite and professional. I knew that I wanted the traditional Irish breakfast and went for it. My wife ordered the Diem breakfast, the traditional eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries. She enjoyed her meal. I loved the traditional Irish breakfast, it included four different types of pork products. It also included two sunny side up eggs, toast, and beans. Perfectly filling, almost feel like I have to do a day of yard work at this point! They also have excellent coffee. We'll definitely be back! read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Met a friend here for dinner tonight. The food was delicious, as were the cocktails. We had a really great meal with great service. John was our server and he was friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. I brought home the meatloaf special for my husband and he said it was delicious.. overall it was fabulous and I'll def be back. read more
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My family and I LOVE Cafe Diem!! Where do I start? The Diem breakfast is my go to for an easy meal and I also highly recommend the Irish breakfast, bacon jamwich , and the homemade cinnamon buns! For lunch, the chicken paillard is delish if you like chicken cutlet with arugula and balsamic and the classic BLT is just so on track. My father raves about the fish tacos and all the loaded fries are just so delicious. The Curry fries are my favorite! On top of a delish menu, their baked goods, like the Italian rainbow cookies coffee cake, are seriously so amazing that I have to actively resist myself whenever we see them. Pro tip: get one to go! Their dinner is relatively new but I have had their burrata bowl and the Thai chili wings are something to write home ( or a Yelp review ) about! read more
2 years ago
I have walked and drove by this place so many times and it is always crowded. I've been wanting to give it a try and one day needed a place to go to lunch. We arrived around 12 and the place was slammed. There were only two tables left. We would have preferred to sit outside but there weren't any tables available there. The inside is very welcoming. They serve a lot of different coffee and tea drinks which I didn't know. I didn't have one because I already brought a drink earlier in the day. The menu is large and I feel like there is something for everyone, especially since it is breakfast and lunch. I had the California turkey wrap. It was large, I only had half. It came with a side of greens. Only complaint is that I wish there was more dressing on it, I think they forgot it. Overall I will definitely be back for breakfast/lunch! read more
Food (3.3) Service (3.9) Ambiance (4.5) We stopped by for a brunch snack and found this quaint location very pleasant with fresh local food and a personable staff. They set up a few tables outside which allowed our puppy to join. They recently started serving dinner so decided to give them a try. The setting is very nice, great for a date or small group. Quaint, clean, and thoughtfully appointed. The service is friendly and visited appropriately, note ding below in this category. We started by splitting the Greek Salad which was outstanding, and the Crab Cakes were fresh and yummy. Lots of crab! Wife had the Fish Tacos which had deep fried large pieces of cod. Very tasty with chipotle Mayo. The Tater Tots are outstanding, better than the fries. I had the Fried Chicken Sandwich which was a bit tasteless. We both agreed that the batter is thick and seemed to overwhelm the much thinner chicken (see pic). The brioche roll was fresh and it the three pickle slices added some flavor, but overall I felt it needed some work. The side fries were only warm so not superb, but I like fries so enjoyed them. They obviously prepared the mains a bit too early so they cooled as we ate the the apps. One downer was that they asked us what type of side potato we would like, so naturally expected them to be part of the dish. On the bill we were surprised to see an additional charge for each, albeit they are only a $3 charge, it's the principal which brought down the service score. Wife says the breakfast and lunch are consistently very good so we had high expectations. We trust the criticism will result in an even better dinner next time! read more
Generous portions of delicious food at great prices with cheerful and friendly service in a tastefully decorated cozy space. What more can one want from a little cafe that exceeds all your expectations? My daughter and I found ourselves in the Pearl River post office one day. We saw this cafe across the road and decided to give it a try. I was hungry so I chose the "Mistletoe Benedict" on their holiday season menu. My daughter was not hungry so she picked the "Frickles" (batter fried pickles with aioli dip) snack. When my dish turned up I was quite amazed that there was about an entire avocado sliced on top of at least a dozen stalks of asparagus! We wouldn't have gotten such a generous serving of freshness for the listed price in any other establishment that we frequent in this area. Same goes for the Frickles - daughter commented that they really supplied her with the money's worth of pickles :-). The eggs were flawlessly poached, the Hollandaise sauce was just the right thickness and amount (it's so easy to over do it), and every bite was perfect. What a nice way to warm up our stomachs and hearts during the holiday season! Will definitely go back for other items on the menu! (for some bizarre reason I could not upload photos to this review ... will try again later) read more
7 months ago
Great, fun restaurant with amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They are mainly known for their breakfast and lunch food, however, their dinner options are phenomenal too! I was at a Yelp event and enjoyed (devoured!) a menu sampling, and everything was flavorful and satisfying! I recommend the cosmopolitan to drink and the chicken sliders to eat. I will definitely be returning. This restaurant is a stone throw from the Pearl River train station. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Had a wonderful lunch here. I liked all of the menu options. It was a little cold out, so I wanted something warm for lunch. I went with the grilled cheese: it was delicious! My friend had one of the salads and she really enjoyed it. The service was great. Will definitely return. read more
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adorable cafe with hipster vibes, fresh eats, and delicious coffee. i've been looking for a spot to grab a fancy coffee and some tasty food. as a local i'm a big fan of pearl river. this place popped up on my yelp feed and i decided to give it a try. this new cafe has been open for less than a year so i'm not sure everyone knows about it yet, but i know it will become a big hit. i came here from breakfast and was really impressed with the food. you can tell everything is prepared fresh. they also have a great coffee selection. everyone was really friendly and u can definitely see myself spending more time here in the future. i also noticed that they serve dinner as well (cocktails too!). the photos of their food on Instagram look amazing. i really want to try the dinner menu sometime soon. so if you haven't been here yet - you MUST stop by. at the very least you can always grab a coffee to go. read more
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Sad to give this place low stars. Coffee Mediocre, burnt. Service not great. Turned away for food service. Walked in at 2:10 on Thursday afternoon. Was promptly told kitchen closed at 2:00pm. All posted signs state they close at 4:00pm, including their own website and social media pages. Why is kitchen closing 2 hours early? Worse, they were still bringing food out to tables. Ordered one cappuccino. Very milky, burning hot, not the best. Walked down the street to Bella's Kitchen and had a much better experience. Their food is delicious! Hope to try Cafe Diem's food in the future but will not make a special trip again. read more
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