First time coming in after new owners took over. It's still in a perfect location and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy breakfast or lunch. I got the Mexican Omelette which was okay, asked for fries instead of home fries which were very tasty. The Omelette really should have more chorizo in it if that's the main component. I'd say 75% of my bites were without it and just cheddar cheese. The waiter also forgot my toast and I didn't realize until after I was done. He quickly brought it over when asked but you could tell it was the same toast they had forgotten 15 minutes prior. Others got a pork roll sandwich, jersey benedict and the southwestern breakfast which looked and was very tasty. I really think they should expand the lunch menu, the options if you didn't want a burger were very limited. Overall food was 3.5/5 and service 2/5, it was really kinda slow in a pretty empty place. We asked for the check and it easily took more than 5 minutes and the waiter said oh I thought someone brought it out already. I'd come back but they have a few things to work out which is understandable. read more

Cranberry Cafe - Mexican Omelette with fries (no salsa) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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This is a collective review, by our party of 4. If the Cranberry Cafe sold only cranberries, it would be a better breakfast. Two stars for the location. Inside, is dark, and hot and seemingly devoid of AC. Cash only. CASH ONLY! Blueberry pancakes had a total of 3 blueberries, but then they tossed a handful on top. I did not want or expect that. They charge an extra $2 to put blueberries ON TOP of stuff. Breakfast consensus: Re: hash browns-grey, limp, like an alien at Roswell. "Definitely in the bottom 5 of hash browns I've eaten." Here is a Haiku: Cranberry Cafe a place for infants and old Pale moon egg, butter The home fries hold their secrets Did I mention CASH ONLY??? read more

Cranberry Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Although we miss the Bayside Cafe staff and menu, the Cranberry Cafe shows a lot of promise. If you liked Bayside Cafe because of the location and atmosphere, you'll like Cranberry Cafe too and you'll appreciate the new tables and chairs. We look forward to going back regularly. There's nowhere else like it in the area. The few service complaints other reviewers made are clearly just part of new restaurant teething -- they need another server, maybe two more at the busiest times. All of the staff we saw were hustling and acknowledged they were shorthanded but did not make mistakes. It would be far worse if they were clueless -- they're not. Yes, the prices are a bit more than before, but isn't everywhere? The menu is different, with an apparent BBQ specialty, but it would be nice if they mixed up the menu with some specials that included fresh/grilled/non-fried seafood options, hence 4 instead of 5 stars. read more

Cranberry Cafe - Dinner menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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I really don't want to complain especially in these times when small businesses are struggling but I made our server aware of the situation and nothing was done. I ordered the meat lovers omelette. Comes with pork roll, sausage, bacon and cheese. I asked for no pork roll and add onions. When the omelette came out it had sausage cheese onions and ham. I asked our server if they added ham and said there was no bacon, that maybe I got someone else's omelette. She took the plate back and after a few minutes she returned with the same plate and same omelette. She said she wrote no pork so it was her mistake, she's sorry. And gave me back the wrong omelette. Never mind that ham and sausage are pork. And there was no bacon. The omelette was completely wrong and she brought it back with an apology. Not the correct omelette. I didn't eat it and when she cleared my plate she apologized again. The bill however was for the full price of the omelette I ordered. They weren't busy so this wasn't a result of being short staffed. There were empty tables inside and out. This was preparing the wrong order and not correcting it. read more

Only takes cash. Failed to get 2 of our 5 orders correct. Not the place it used to be with the bayside ownership. I ordered strawberry pancakes. I got two luke warm pancakes that were impossible to cut and had some sliced strawberries on top. You could get the same meal for less at Denny's. Absolute shame to see this place fall. There's a reason there's no line here anymore... read more

New owners, new menu, new decor, still such an amazing location!! This spot has been a favorite of my husband and I for a while now and we are so excited of the recent changes in hands!! The menu features so many different and fun eats the service was great and we are so happy we got to check it out this MDW! I enjoyed the California omelette that has goat cheese in it!! YUM my fav! My husband had the nutter butter waffle and that was so Devine as well!!! We cannot wait to come back and try more of this menu!! Looking forward to our next visit!!! read more

Cranberry Cafe - a plate of waffles and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Delicious breakfast by the water! Now called The Cranberry Cafe (formerly the Bayside Cafe). Service was fast, food was good and everything on the menu was reasonably priced read more

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Went here for lunch with the family thinking it was the old restaurant (bay side cafe) witch isn't a problem. Once we were inside we realized things were different in a good way & a bad way very clean that was spot on service was good (average) good was good two meals were perfect two were missing things that were supposed to be in them nothing huge but it is the little things that Annoy people. The biggest complaint it the price I had a chicken salad that was 12.00 & it was really good but not 12.00 worth all in all we liked it it really is a nice little spot doing a good job I won't go out of my way anymore but if I'm it the area I will be back. read more

I love this place! It sits right on the water, with boats moored on the dock nearby. In the nice weather you can sit outside on the deck or on the covered porch, which has window coverings in the cold or bad weather. The food is tasty and has some different offerings, too. The waitstaff was very friendly. I go back every time I'm in the area. BTW, this is a family-owned business, which was located down the road in a nearby town until Superstorm Sandy unloaded ocean water and sand into their building. I was so glad that they were eventually able to open a new restaurant nearby, read more

One of THE worst dinners I've ever had. Ridiculously expensive for plastic chairs and sitting on a dock. My crab cakes tasted like cat food and all the sauces tasted jarred with too much added spices. Save your $$ and go to Mia's!! read more

We were 3 people having a late breakfast/early lunch. We sat under the umbrellas & enjoyed the view! The food was pretty good also. Pancakes were good, Mexican egg dish was good & the chicken & avocado lunch was good! Prices weren't overly expensive, the 3 of those plates with drinks were $20 per person including tip. Don't think the docks are part of the restaurant. They're just next to each other. Service wasn't to bad either, pretty quick. read more

Service was slow and horrible . Too cold on patio and we had to move inside . Waited over 60 mins to get a table and 90 mins for food. Do no recommend ! read more

Food has always been OK, no matter who was running it. However, don't expect OK service, slow, unorganized mess. Benny's can run this joint better read more

Under new management. Dinner was very disappointing. The fried seafood platter was heavily battered and all burnt. The chicken saltunbucca was tasteless and undercooked. Miss the old owners and the great they had. Will not return read more

Amazing amazing amazing !!! Sat outside and had a beautiful breeze overlooking the water. The breakfast was mouthwatering delicious. I can't wait to go back for dinner :) read more

Have been coming to this place for about 10 years but recently the service has become less than adequate. Even the ducks have left.Horrible horrible horrible stay away from this place. Poor inexperience service. It would be better off going to the 711 which is about a mile away and heating up some type of frozen egg combo. read more

Visited for the first time last weekend because we thought it would be nice to eat breakfast by the bay with the nice view but the service is terrible and the food was mediocre. There are far better places to have breakfast. Will not go back. read more

Food was nothing special. The view is ok your staring at a boat dock in the bay. Service is horrible. Especially if you get a waitress by the name of Maria. Shes rude and obnoxious. You would think with the pricey menu the least you could be is friendly. Avoid this place. It use to be the Bayside Diner and if you look up some reviews on that name service was not good either. Maybe instead of changing the name they should change the waitresses. Better places to eat in lavalette. read more

I will never return for their breakfast service. Waiter was not friendly. They ran out of coffee mugs. Server forgot he took our order. Waited over 30 mins for our food. Overall a bad experience for a Mother's Day breakfast. read more

The new Cranberry Cafe is disappointing. The menu is awful and the prices are way too high. Not to mention, the service stinks. We have always enjoyed eating at the Bayside Cafe. This is nothing like it. They always had good food, great service and reasonable prices. Please come back Bayside Cafe. We will not be going back to the new Cranberry Cafe. read more

Great breakfast by the water! Quality food at reasonable price. Good service. They even have homemade corned beef hash!