had to wait for my barber so came here for breakfast and wait. i'm so happy i found this place…read more what a great tiny cafe with friendly owner. sat outside on a perfect sunny morning. the coffee was super good . ordered an omelet it was so fresh and cooked to my liking. comes with crispy potatoes and a fresh arugula salad. ordered bacon on side. it was thick cut type and was so good omg. definitely coming back again can't wait.

My wife and I met another couple for brunch on a very busy and rainy Sunday morning. They do not…read moreaccept reservations so you will have to put your name on a list and wait. Luckily, we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. t's a small quaint restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Nice creative menu. Everyone at the table ordered the salted caramel French Toast and I added a side order of chicken sausage. They were out of hot drip coffee so we ordered Cafe Americanos instead and as coffee snobs, did not disappoint. The French toast was one big thick mini loaf of bread topped with bananas. Tasty, fresh, and with a dab of whipped salted caramel to dip. Outstanding. The chicken sausage consisted of four tasty links. All the plates went back empty The service was excellent and friendly. The prices were very competitive and there is ample parking in a public lot next door. Worth the visit from down in Cranford.

The food was very delicious and priced fairly for the portion…read more However, the sausages were extremely small and disappointing. They almost resembled meat sticks (finger thickness or slimmer) than standard breakfast sausages. You can assemble your own crepes, dessert or savory. Server put in custom order incorrectly and served blueberries when not requested. Thankfully, they took it back and the issue was resolved. Laudable fast service! Small indoor area with nice outside seating too. AI-looking wall mural was a bit off-putting, though.

Ordered 6 matchas and 4 coffees, but unfortunately, the matchas were completely off. As you can see…read morein the photo, they weren't green at all and didn't taste like matcha--they tasted exactly like Fruity Pebbles cereal milk. Disappointed since we ordered so many, hopefully they will improve their matcha or they probably should remove it from the menu.

Last Thursday I met up with a colleague at Rey Sol Coffee in Ridgewood. My coworker recommended Rey…read moreSol, saying it was one of her favorite coffee shops - if not her favorite one - in town. After trying it out last week, I see why and I'm looking forward to going back very soon! I went up to the counter and ordered an iced vanilla latte. I believe my friend ordered one of the fall drink specials. You pay at the counter, and then the barista will call your name when your order is ready for pick-up. The weather was nice that day, so we grabbed a table outside. Plus, Rey Sol was very busy, and all the indoor tables were taken. The coffee in my iced vanilla latte was strong and smooth. Plus the barista added a frozen coffee cube so the drink wouldn't get watered down. With it being October, the frozen coffee piece was in the shape of a jack o' lantern. The foam art on my colleague's hot latte drink was so pretty, too. I love the attention to detail of Rey Sol's drinks. Next time, I look forward to trying one of their pastries, empanadas, and/or other food on their menu.

Well the inside was very nice but omg it was a bit highway robbery with this spot. The two coffees…read morewas $17.00 and then the chicken empanada and the cookie was $7.00. After all said and done it was overall a great spot . Its a roaster spot and everything was homemade which I loved. I would go and check them out !

Great brunch spot! If you plan to go on a Saturday during peak brunch times, DEFINITELY make a…read morereservation online (they don't take reservations for Sundays). This place is popping, and for good reason. The servers are quite attentive and always present so it's not hard to flag someone down if you need something. I noticed they were also quick to clear trash (like straw wrappers) from the tables frequently. The food is also really good - i recommend the k-chicken & waffles and the lemon ricotta pancakes w blueberry compote. They also have lots of fun drinks (both coffee/tea-based and fruity refreshers). Parking might be a bit difficult but if you're lucky you might find an open spot on the street right outside. Otherwise, there's a lot nearby as well.

The restaurant location is conveniently in the downtown area, and since I went on an early Sunday…read moremorning, it was easy to find street parking. It's cutely decorated, plus my friend and I were able to get a booth. The menu has a lot of options and the food is good. I got the chicken and waffles and my friend got the breakfast wrap. Both were very flavorful and delicious. The sauce and the chicken and waffles was not my personal favorite so I would try something else next time. But my friend loved her breakfast burrito and would get it again. Our cappuccino and orange juice were a great addition to brunch! The service was OK, nothing too fancy. Since it was early, they weren't really busy with customers sitting in the restaurant, but they did get a lot of online orders and they were busy behind the counter. Overall good brunch, but i think it'll be some time before I visit again.

Was meeting a friend for dinner who has a multitude of allergies and is always hard to find a place…read moreto eat when we get together. I googled Healthy restaurants and this one popped up. We sat down and the lovely owner brought over some savory popcorn. It was so good, she had to replenish our bowl. I asked her what seasoning was on it and she was happy to answer.. no gatekeeping here. I ordered the veggie bowl which was very delicious and my friend ordered the salad with chicken. She kept saying how the chicken tasted so good. As we were leaving we got to chat with the owner for a bit and she was saying they've been there for 12 years but recently with the influx of new restaurants it's been hard to keep the seats filled. She does have her regulars and strived to tell us that everythign is fresh, never frozen. I would highly recommend this place.

Not a very good experience. 6 of us went for brunch and our server messed up severap parts of our…read moreorder and then basically disappeared while a different server cleaned up her mess. The original sever mixed up our order, ordered the wrong things and never even bothered to apologize for all the errors. She even blamed someone else for one of the errors. Zero accountability and no attempt from management to adress the issues and make it right. They also tried to add a tip to the bill, which we requested to have removed. The food was ok. I enjoyed the crab cakes benner, but the turkish platter was mid. Unfortunately the food was not good enough to overcome the terrible service. I do not recommend this place.

What always sells me on a place is the atmosphere--the people who walk through the doors, the…read morekindness of the staff, and the overall feeling you get when you visit. Whether it's a restaurant, a place to grab a bite to eat, or somewhere to enjoy a cup of coffee, that experience means so much to me. Honestly, it can even change the way something tastes! The people at Alt are some of the kindest, most warmhearted people you could ever meet. Not only are the employees incredibly kind, helpful, energetic, and full of positive energy, but even the customers who come in seem to share that same warmth. There's something about this place that makes you feel comfortable, welcomed, and almost like you're sitting at home with friends. And then there's the food! The gluten-free and vegan pastries are absolutely amazing. Everything is delicious, homemade, comforting, and truly good for the soul. As someone who understands how difficult it can be to find wonderful places that offer gluten-free options, especially when you have someone with celiac disease in your life, finding a gem like this is something special. I would come back 100 times over! I also have to give a special shout-out to a wonderful local gentleman named Craig. He was so incredibly kind to both my daughter and me and paid it forward in the sweetest way. It's little moments and gestures like that that remind you just how much kindness still exists in the world. I genuinely hope more people get the opportunity to experience this place for themselves. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with a full heart. The combination of delicious food and genuinely kind people is hard to find. 10 out of 10, without a doubt! I can't wait to come back!

staff is peasant, I'll say that. My first trip, got home with my takeout order and: No side of…read morefries. Ok, mistakes happen. The rest of the food (chickpea salad sandwich) was good, and I went back a few wk later. I bought the same chickpea salad sandwich, got home took a bite, and it tasted not so fresh - so I only ate half. Popped the sandwich into the refrigerator and decided to eat it at dinner -definately spoiled. I do believe that the salad was at the end of its freshness when they served it, and by that evening, even refrigerated, it was spoiled. Wont go back, wont recommend.

Delicious…read more Outstanding smoked salmon with capers. Incredibly fresh. I also had the chefs favorite smoothie, which was banging. Great decor. Excellent wait staff with true table side manner. Great outdoor seating with ample parking in quiet saddle river. Great spot. Check out for brunch or breakfast, really awesome spot.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ PHENOMENAL FOOD!!!!! ++++ Miso Marinated Salmon - Was absolutely delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly, wasn't dry and still moist. The citrus scented wild rice was excellent too. ++++ Truffle Burger - Honestly, one of the BEST burgers I've had in a longggggg, longgggg time. Everything was perfect about it - the caramelized onions, gruyere on top, bacon, truffle aioli, and, of course, the burger itself. The patty was dripppping with juices with every single bite and cooked to medium excellence. Oh, and those truffle fries that came with it? To die for! Loved the thinness of them and there was PLENTY of it to go around. ++++ Kids Macaroni & Cheese with Fruit - Relatively simple, but the creamy kind of mac and cheese. Kids absolutely loved it. The fruits were just grapes and a few little slices of pineapple, which we would have liked a bit more of. ++++ Kids Cheeseburger and Fries - Burger was DEFINITELY, without a doubt cooked well-done. It was a bit on the tiny side, but we still split it between the kids. Once again, fries were fantastic and there was more than enough to share. ++++ Banana-Rama Smoothie - Strawberry, banana goodness. Could definitely tell this was not artificial from the "true" flavor of the smoothie. It wasn't super sweet. + Service was very good throughout the evening. ++++ Food came out shockingly fast and fresh. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, on point and came by to check on us a few times. + Plenty of space inside of the restaurant, including an outdoor-indoor tent that is heated. + Decor was modern and contemporary, very clean inside. + Ambiance for dinner was dark and intimate, which caught me off guard because I thought it would be more casual, but perfect for group gatherings still and casual dine-ins. + PLENTY of parking in the large lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is shared within a little strip mall. + They take reservations online. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada! RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined from 5:45 - 7:15 PM on a Friday and most of the evening crowd was older and there weren't many families with kids. There were maybe 2-3 families with kids, but they left by 6:15 PM. Most of the groups were groups of 4, seemingly catching up during a nice meal. CONCLUSION -------------------- = I was pleasantly surprised by the experience we had here. I figured this would be a super casual Friday after work/school dinner with the fam, but this turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in North Jersey in a while. Food, service and ambiance here was excellent. Wish they had .5 stars on Yelp because Saddle River Cafe is as close to perfection as it can get at 4.5 stars!

1st time there. Mostly very good. Mussels in white were excellent. Didn't love the shrimp…read moredumplings. Tuna tower delicious pan seafood tasty but a little light on seafood . Young inexperienced server but did well. We liked it and will return

I've been to Just Janice a couple of times. It has a nice atmosphere and the food is good…read more Unfortunately, my colleagues called in a sizable gift certificate for me that I was unable to fully redeem. There was no problem the first time I used it, but when I asked to use the balance on a subsequent visit, the server told me that he didn't have time to look up the record. Hope they enjoyed the cash. I won't be going back.

The lobster nachos wins an Oscar!!!…read more Ceasar salad - Yummy Rigatoni & spicy sauce added sausage...Oscar!! Ambiance is very inviting Staff, very accommodating I LOVE this place!

We enjoyed our dinner not our first time there. We been here couple times already and each time we…read moreenjoyed very much. The food is excellent from appetizers to desserts. The waitress very kind and friendly and the outdoor atmosphere always so pleasant and beautiful

Took a train out to Ridgewood and enjoyed lunch with 2 friends before we headed up to Skylands…read moreManor and gardens. I lived in Bergen County for 3 decades, often dined in Ridgewood, had seen and heard about Raymond's but had never eaten there. Turned out, I probably should have! One friend had the Autumn Salad and liked it a lot. The other had an omelet, I believe she chose cheddar and broccoli,; came with hash browns and she had asked for coffee to come with her eggs, which it did. I ordered the huevos rancheros and it was SO good! Served with a small scoop of guac and a small scoop of sour cream, just a tad spicy, it was very tasty. I definitely recommend the place for lunch!

PROS: Atmosphere is quaint, staff is friendly, good is good, prices are reasonable, menu variety is…read moreplentiful, location is amazing CONS: There's only paid street parking and the place has many flies which tells me they aren't wiping things down the best that they could OVERALL: I do recommend coming here, however, if you do run into flys just bat them away