My first time there and had an awesome experience. So good that I will return in a couple weeks!…read moreI had the makings of a Western Skillet but instead of ham,they accommodate me with putting grilled chicken. It came out in a black cast-iron pan. It was excellent!!!! Very flavorful , fresh and cooked perfect. I had home fries with it. They were also very good! I also got peaches and sauce pancakes. It was their special, It was amazing! The pancakes was so light and fluffy. The service was excellent. Very tentative and accommodating to your needs. We also met the Owner whom is active in the restaurant. He was a very nice man...very welcoming and friendly. The staff also. Nice atmosphere, definitely family friendly. All the dishes we seen that came out was large portions and looked really good.

Nice classic diner near Cranford Station with friendly staff. Come hungry because the portions…read moresizes are huge! The menu is also large with plenty of options for breakfast or lunch. I tried some of the mushroom burger and feta & beet salad, and both were very generous and tasty. The space is also good for groups of all sizes - I saw single diners at the counter as well as bigger families dining in.

What a great find! Don't drive to fast because you will blink and miss it while you drive down…read moreBoulevard. A local realtor friend told me she had been here on a few occasions and loved it. She wasn't wrong. My friend and I visited on a Thursday morning. A wonderful greeting as we walked in. It's quaint, charming, and no frills. My friend ordered the lemon blueberry crumble pancakes and a side order of scrambled eggs. I ordered the French toast with berries, bananas and a side of sausage. Of course, coffee. As a coffee snob, I would say it was very good. Our orders came out hot and fresh with huge portions. The lemon pancakes were plate size and with plenty of tasty crumble. My French toast consisted of four thick slices covered in plenty of berries and bananas. My sausage was cooked fresh and not sitting on a griddle for two hours. The service was excellent and friendly. You will be impressed with the creativity of the menu items. The prices are reasonable considering the quality and portion size. There is ample parking in their private parking lot. It was my first time there and I'll be back soon enough!

I had Chat & Griddle cater our breakfast event recently. Working with Frank was a joy, the food was…read moreexcellent and everybody on the trip was smart enough to sign up for breakfast really enjoyed it. I've used Chat & Griddle in the past and plan on using them again in the future. I would highly recommend this establishment not only for the quality of the food, the value , the ease of working thru the details to make sure expectations are met. You will very please, that I can assure you!

Great brunch spot to catch up with friends! I actually was stopping by to visit a friend on my…read moredrive down to DC. The ambiance is great and you don't feel like you are cramped next to other tables and the staff were prompt on checking to ensure everything is going well and gave recommendations which I may have to return to try as the portion sizes are very generous.

My family and I dined here on a less-than-packed Saturday morning. We experienced a short wait…read moretime, which wasn't an issue at all, but unfortunately, the service once we were seated was extremely slow. Our waitress didn't do the best job at making sure we had a pleasant experience. She was pretty inattentive, missed a few things we asked for, and rarely came back to check on us or see if we needed anything. She also wasn't the friendliest, so overall the service just felt a little off, especially considering the restaurant wasn't very busy at the time. As for the food, it was decent. Nothing was necessarily bad, but nothing really stood out either. Between the slow service and the food just being okay, I can't say this is somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

My friend and I visited on a very quiet Friday morning for breakfast. Neither of us had been here…read morebefore but that is going to change. We were provided a very friendly and warm greeting upon entry. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles with two eggs over easy. I ordered the brioche French toast with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and a side of sausage. The Belgium waffle had two big pieces of fried chicken attached and the portion was huge. My French toast consisted of three thick slices of brioche bread with plenty of fresh fruit covering it. The sausage was two fat links. Tasty and cooked fresh. As a coffee snob, I would say it was very good. Very extensive menu for breakfast with plenty of options to eat healthy or to adhere to your dietary restrictions. The service was excellent and very friendly. The prices were very reasonable. There is plenty of parking in their private lot or you can find some on the side street. We will be back.

As a first time customer I generally observe and access from seating to the check. Menu options was…read morestrike 1 for me when I was told the silver dollar size pancakes are only on the kids menu. Maybe you should consider people's dietary preferences and accommodations, no need to explain. Every restaurant, diner, cafe or place breakfast is served across NJ and beyond have I never been restricted with my options and needs. It's not about the cost because I pay for what I want. I got the regular order because I wanted to be respectful and that is basically what I want on the menu, my side was never received so I had it removed. The taste was actually good but after eating a quarter of one I boxed the rest and gave it to my daughter. Strike 2 was the wait time for our food, two tables after us were served and sizable meals. I ordered Pancakes and water. I ordered an omelette and a cup of coffee, horrible she said. How long do you have to wait for that 30+ minutes. Strike 3 was they seemed more focused on the turn around verses the actual service to seated customers. We weren't the only table. I've shared MY REVIEW......

I fell in love with this place the instant I walked in. The aroma of coffee wafting throughout the…read morestore was intoxicating. They grind they own flavors and have every delightful type of coffee you might want. The pistachio cold foam with ice coffee was perfection. The cold foam was thick and enhanced the cold brew perfectly. Hubby ordered a flat white espresso. He is wired and ready to go! They have pasties, cold brew growlers, and so much more. Stop in early before hoping on the Rariton Valley train to your destination.

The service was wonderful. Staff is very attentive and friendly…read more My order was an iced coffee with the seasonal flavor (Maple Spice) and Maple Spice cold foam. I didn't taste the flavor, it just tasted like a unflavored coffee. Nonetheless, I would come back to try another drink. My breakfast sandwich was great! Egg, guacamole, arugula. So delicious. I added sausage to mine, great decision.

Great food!! Good service…read more Chef is wonderful Fast and clean cozy place.. Delicious green breakfast Platter

In Union why don't you try this small café that serves only breakfast and lunch. What a nice…read moresurprise to find American cuisine with Portuguese influences. Each sandwich is freshly made and cooked perfectly, complimented with their homemade sauces. Tristan, the owner, has been running Café 401 for 14 years. I was told this place was called Crossroads for many a moon. They even named a sandwich after it. Check their menu. Mara, my server, was quick and friendly. There's about 10 tables and a 8 seat counter. Please note that their hours are from 8AM -2:30PM. A comfortable setting.

My wife and I visited on a quiet Saturday evening and there were still a few tables available…read more After you place your order, they provide a complimentary basket of chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and salty, the way I like them, and the salsa was mild and tasty. I ordered the chicken fajitas and my wife ordered the veggie burrito. Neither one of our dishes disappointed. The fajitas were cooked fresh and served hot with soft shell tortillas. Plenty of chicken, beans, rice, and vegetables to stuff the tortillas. I even ordered more tortillas. The veggie burrito was huge and my wife brought the other half home and had it for lunch the next day. The prices were more than reasonable and the service was excellent and friendly. There is a public parking lot next door and across the street. It was a very pleasant experience and look forward to going again.

We went on a Thursday night for dinner and had the chicken enchiladas and the steak alambre. Both…read morewere very good! We also had the tamarind and mango juices which were both delicious. They were out of churros which was a bummer but the food was good overall.

My parents have been regulars at the Kenilworth Diner since the 80s. It's a staple in the area for…read morea reason, and I've tried the majority of the menu over the years. The new owners (for several years now) have done a great job of keeping the classics, and updating what was needed. Whether you get it to-go or eat in, service is impeccable. Recently I decided to try the chicken cordon blue sandwich and let me tell you - it may just be the best sandwich on the menu. Perfect ratio of swiss & ham to the fried chicken cutlets, on grilled rye bread. I was blown away by how good it was and will definitely hyperfixate on this sandwich for a while. Needless to say, because they're known for their cheesecake, but the Kenilworth Diner has the best cheesecake, hands down.

When you walk in, it looks extremely small. But there is more seating down to the right…read more Food was good. Service was okay. I feel that I was overcharged. I ordered a sweet tea. They did not have sweet tea, so I said I'll add sugar. The waitress then said she could add lemonade (thus making an Arnold Palmer). I said okay. On the bill there were 2 line items - $3.49 for Tea, $3.49 for lemonade. Ugh. Other than that, it was okay.

A stunning little hidden gem!…read more I've never been to Metuchen really, was invited to concert and stumbled upon this incredible little place looking for a quick coffee and soup on the way. Not only was the ambience completely genuine with the decor so charming and quaint. The girls running it running around briskly speaking in French, but the menu was perfect. They had all of what constitutes a Parisian cafe with all the necessary American fusion additions. We only ordered soup and a bubble tea drink (irrelevant, I know!), all was fresh and nuanced and absolutely delicious. We told the girl we were in a hurry, everything arrived shortly, promptly and perfectly. I would definitely come back here to try other things. Worth coming to Metuchen now. I hope their local patrons so everything to support their local excellence.

Went with a friend for lunch. Ordered a grilled cheese $12 and fries + $2. The waitress charged me…read moreover $31. When I got the bill, it had three random items that didn't make sense so I went up to clarify and she ended up trying to make excuses. I looked over the menu again to calculate how much each item was plus tax and tip. My friend ended up paying for both our meals and was overcharged as well. Waitress claimed it was tax, 18% tip, and credit card fee. She gave herself her own tip, not giving us the option of what we wanted to tip. Not sure if they are the same owners of the one in Metuchen but looking over their reviews, it looks like they scam people often. Don't like shady places ... Never again at this place.

If I had known that Pierre is in the house on Madison Main Street (he is known for Pierre & Michel…read morein Elmwood & Ridgewood), I would have been over to visit a lot sooner. Albeit the name in the door, he is much, much more than Macarons! Awesome pastries! Nice man too!

It's not what it was when they opened. I was hoping it was just me, just a fluke, but I have come…read morein several times and left disappointed. My 9 AM chocolate almond croissant was stale. Not fluffy, not fresh. I remember when they first opened everything was fantastic, but I'd rather have no croissant than a stale croissant. Service, as always, was friendly. The ambience is nice, it's very clean inside with cute little tables. I would come in for a macaron or hot drink, but I'm iffy on the baked goods after several not-so-fresh items over the years.