Here's a polished, friendly Yelp-ready rewrite:…read more I stopped in for breakfast at this little gem, and it did not disappoint. The moment you walk in, the aroma alone pulls you in. From the outside it looks small, but there's a roomy back area with plenty of seating. The coffee was fantastic and came in a small carafe--perfect for two cups, though they offer larger sizes too. Their frittata selection is impressive, with so many delicious options. I went with the bacon, egg, and cheese topped with their famous cheese sauce. Trust me, you need to try it. We also ordered the Egg Benny--omelette pieces topped with home fries, bacon, sausage, and that same signature cheese sauce. Another winner. Ask for their jelly!!!! Wink wink!!! Our server was wonderful--constantly checking in, refilling our water, and making sure we had everything we needed. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. You won't be disappointed.

Off the beaten path, tucked in a strip mall behind the Wawa is this gem, The Brunch Box…read more Greeted at the door on a lazy Friday not long before closing, we were greeted warmly at the door seated inside the spacious and rustic-homey feeling dining area. My wife ordered the Smash Burger. A delicious two-patty delight with a special sauce. I had the Loaded Potato "Pizette." A 14 inch flatbread with mozzarella cheese, pillowy home fries and garlic aeoli, this was delicious, the bread perfect, not too hard, not too soft. We'll be back to try the more breakfasty side of the menu. Recommended!

I've been here a few times and the food is consistently delicious. The wait can be a bit long in…read morethe mornings especially on the weekends but it is worth it if you decide to stick around. My aunt wanted to go here for her birthday and our wait ended up being around an hour and 20min on a Saturday around 10am. You also can't sit until the entire party is there. Our server was attentive despite the busy morning and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Parking can also be tricky but it looks like they're expanding their parking lot!

Early Sunday breakfast. Daughter called to take me to breakfast. Never refuse her when she offers…read moreto treat. This place is always crowded. And you have to expect that when you come here. Everything on the menu is so good. Can not explain it any other way. The staff that I have had have always been attentive and friendly. Only strike against them is they do not allow you to call and get take out. You literally have to sit down at a table or the bar. Order and they bring everything on plates and then they can bring you to go containers. Crazy but that's how it is. I will always recommend this place.

Amazing food always! Best place for breakfast, brunch and lunch!!!! I have been going here for the…read morepast 25 years and food still tastes great and service as well. More family owned experience!

Always the best breakfast spot around. The specials are always good…read more The special was lemon pancakes. And they were absolutely amazing. No syrup necessary. The staff is attentive, patient and friendly always.

Located right off route 18, in the same complex as arrogant (closed). Plenty of seating inside,…read more whether you prefer sitting at a table or bar seating at the window. Ordered a beef burger with Chipotle sauce along with banana matcha, strawberry matcha, and a pb&j protein shake. The burger patty flavor was very good, seasoned with halal flavors but the patty itself is thin and patty to bun ratio could use a bit if improvement. The bun was larger than the patty. Loved the fries! The strawberry matcha had a slight sweetness from the strawberries which helped but it lacked the matcha flavor. The banana matcha lacked matcha flavor as well. But the pj&j protein shake was excellent. You had the option of whey proteinb or vegan protein. We went with whey protein. I would definitely return to try another shake. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Service was fast and staff were very friendly.

Samosa, lamb burgers, $1 coffees, good wifi and tables and high tops for working & studying…read more I needed a regular place to work while waiting for my mom to finish up dialysis and everything was either too far or would break the bank if I went 3 time a week. Overall, the ambience is more deli than coffee shop but it's got good food and everything I need for a 3 hour working session.

Orchard Park is one of the places I think of when a special occasion is coming up, and I find a…read morereason to be here every few months. It has a nice, elevated atmosphere, so you should dress semi-formal. Prices are on par with other upscale restaurants. The food has always been excellent and the service as well, most of the time. You absolutely MUST get the Clothesline Bacon as an appetizer. Make sure you slice some pickle with it and squeeze a little lemon juice on top! The manager urged us to try it that way during one of our visits - we never looked back. Rather than eating in the dining area, we chose to sit at the bar for their Foxy Hour (Happy Hour) offerings. There are plenty of tables surrounding the bar as well. We had the Clothesline Bacon, 6 Oysters, Hipster Fries, Spicy Lobster Mac, and we each got the happy hour burger. Everything tasted great, but the hipster fries were a little greasy and lacked the shishito peppers they had last time. We finished off with the Eclair Trio dessert from the Specials Menu. On two separate occasions we were seated at an awkward table in the back of the restaurant, right near the kitchen service area and door to the outside patio. We weren't thrilled to be there, as there was constant traffic in and out of the kitchen and through the doors. I think they should just do away with those seats, so everyone can have a relaxing dining experience no matter where they're sat. If you've got a special occasion coming it, Orchard Park is worth checking out!

Meh. Mediocre rib eye. Even the famous popover was cold and wet inside. The veal chop was dry at…read moremedium. Lobster tail side was also on the dry side. The apps were pretty good -- crudo and tuna tartare.

Was out here for a day trip and stumbled over this little gem. Small hole in the wall, but great…read morebang for your buck. We had breakfast here and the specials were all inclusive and good price. Food was good, not too much and not too little. I'm not from here so I was a little surprised that the juices were so small (5 oz) but apparently that's a NJ thing.

The food here was good, but the service was awful--one server and one cashier just talking the…read morewhole time and sitting down not even checking up on customers. Drink cups were too small for servers to not be actively refilling. There were enough customers late morning midweek to show me that either the food is pretty good or the locals just don't expect better. Parking was an uphill walk from their one way only back lot. Also, Cash only + ATM is way worse than credit card with a 3% fee unless your bank waives atm fees. I won't go back here, it's worth the drive to find someplace better.

Found this little nook while looking up brunch places in the area. Met up with my sisters and mom…read morefor a quick bite. It is a welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and cute simple decor that has a communal feel. The specials menu had some fun and exciting choices for st Patrick's day! There was also a listing for blueberry pierogies which we decided we just had to try. I think the concept is exciting and new- but the inside of the pierogies were only blueberries which weren't very sweet. We thought it could be even better with the addition of a sweetened ricotta, cream cheese, or mascarpone inside to compliment the berries. There was a drizzle of some kind of icing which was tasty and went well but there wasn't enough of it. We ordered our meals from their regular menu. They must have polish roots because pierogies and kielbasa show up on the menu a few times. I saw "pierogie omelet" and was sold. You can tell their pierogies are freshly made and it makes all the difference. I probably wouldn't get the omelet again because it was kind of a lot happening at once, however, next time I go I think I definitely would like to get the pierogi platter they offer because I enjoyed the kielbasa and pierogies so much. My sister got a strawberry arugula salad with crispy chicken. I did not try it but I tried a piece of chicken and it was deliciously crisp. She said everything was really good and the strawberries were perfect and ripe. My mom, who got the protein pancake with fruit on side agreed. My other sister got a tuna wrap which she also enjoyed. I also like that they do a 1/2 tea 1/2 lemonade with your choice of flavor. I got the raspberry and it was delicious - not too sweet but the flavor was there. Our waitress was a gem and we never felt rushed.

This is a local brunch spot. The ppl here are very nice and love coming here. It's not a fancy spot…read morebut more like a local joint for a good brunch with the family. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10

Enjoyed a late breakfast at Hatch 44 Cafe in Metuchen!…read more Server Mericis was absolutely wonderful! Good energy and vibes! Appreciate her telling me about the Hatch 44 Cafe rewards program! Sign me up!! Thank you Mericis! Dulce de Leche Cafe Espresso, house dulce de leche, miso, steamed milk served pipping hot just as I asked! Sourdough Morning Cake House baked focaccia sourdough pancake, poached blueberries, sweet, whipped ricotta mousse, lemon yuzu orange- was so delicious! Love the decor! See you soon! Street parking! Feed the meter!!

I have been wanting to try this place for some while as it is always popping up as a good brunch…read morespot to try. Came here on a early Saturday afternoon, about 1 pm or so. There is metered street parking. The hostess indicated that there would be a wait for a table for one, until the other hostess suggested the bar area. So I sat at the bar and waited to be served. My server was super friendly and very attentive. She suggested cafe con maiz, which was pretty good and Im not an iced coffee person. I also ordered the chicken scoop, fried chicken breast with waffle. And thats where my 3 stars come from. For $25, I expected more than a half of waffle and two small fried chicken breast. It was literally half a waffle!!!! The hot sauce that accompanied it was good. Maybe I will come back and try something different next time, but not buying a half waffle for 25 again The ambiance was nice , warm and inviting.

Came here on an early monday morning and was seated right away. I previously came to this place…read moretwice where there was a 90 min wait time so I left. Im glad I got to experience the great food. I was a party of 3 and we ordered OJ, coffee, and a hot chocolate. All generic, in a packet but that was ok. We then ordered the big breakfast, mexi churro waffles, and the grilled cheese special. Everything was delicious although the tomato soup wasnt a favorite. I would defiantly come back l. Make sure you come EARLY to beat the rush. I came at 8am.

Maria's Brunch has that cozy neighborhood cafe vibe that makes you want to linger over one more cup…read moreof coffee. *AMBIANCE* I went on a weekday for brunch around 10am where there was no wait. I was also excited that they moved to a bigger, brighter space. There's ample parking in the back or street parking which are refreshing changes compared to the old location. *FOOD* The menu has something for everyone, from classic breakfast staples to more creative brunch options. Come hungry -- the portions are generous and everything tasted fresh and made to order. I highly recommend trying their seasonal tiramisu latte (I seriously would order this everyday if I could) and their Tex-Fast Bowl which was decadently delicious. The drink was creamy with a hint of sweetness and definitely lived up to its name. If you're not a brunch lover, they also have other options like burgers, wraps, house specialties, quesadillas, and much much more! *SERVICE* Staff was friendly and welcoming, though the pace could use some improvement which I'm sure they'll figure out over time as they just recently set up in this space. Overall, Maria's Brunch is a great spot in Metuchen that's definitely worth visiting!

We went in on a Sunday late morning so there was about a 15 minute wait. The service was friendly…read moreand helpful. The atmosphere was hip and cute but a little tight. I'm a very picky coffee person and the gingerbread latte was ok. However- the food was DELICIOUS! I got the breakfast bowl no meat and in hindsight would have asked them to sub with more eggs bc the ratio of eggs to potatoes was off but still sooo good. My husband got the corned beef hash and he practically licked his plate clean. Then we shared the Nutella pop tart. It was WORTH IT. I bought one to go as well! Will be going back!

I've been in the shopping center and didn't even know this was here. Called and made a reservation…read morewhich was available. I loved the decor and it's so cute inside. Everyone was super friendly. I was excited once I looked them up to see they offer specialty coffee as I'm a big coffee fan, but when we arrived, the menu was different. Not a problem-I get things change and rotate. The options they had weren't really for me, but they let me tweak some thing, it wasn't bad. Maybe they'll have different flavors I like more next time. The food was really good though. I got a bowl and they let me sub egg whites. The potatoes were really good. Would definitely come back.