This place has really gone down hill since cafe le maison days. The food quality has dropped as…read moreprices sky rocketed. The value is not there anymore. I would rank this food quality vs price lower then bad diner food. Today we went with a party of 3. I ordered the cheese steak sandwich. Comes with no side and not even a pickle or coldslaw for $17.50. The sandwich itself had very little meat on less then 6 inch bread. The bread quality was horrible as well...tasted nothing like an original cheese steak. When the bill came out they auto charged a 20% tip and then asked for more tip on top of it. When my buddy confronted the owner she played dumb. I use to like this small corner place alot. The food is now subpar and the owners are also trying to take advantage of customers. This is the last time I will dine here.

We have been coming here for 30 years and love it! Jessie &…read moreJames are friendly and the service is consistently excellent. We had the Avocado egg toast brunch on 7 grain roll... fresh and well made. The ambiance is nice. Plenty of parking.

The Balkan Kitchen - 5/5…read more We came here because of the outstanding Google reviews, and they definitely lived up to the hype. We ordered the grilled chicken, beef ćevapi, and the cucumber yogurt dip. Everything was freshly prepared in the open kitchen, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The portions were generous and offered excellent value for the price. The standout dish was the grilled chicken. We had the flattened chicken breast, and it was exceptionally juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled--a definite must-order. If they ever add grilled dark meat to the menu, I think it would be even better. As it stands, this is an easy 5-star dish. Interestingly, the flavor reminded us of Nando's flame-grilled chicken, but we actually enjoyed this even more. The beef ćevapi was also freshly made with a great texture and was enjoyable. Personally, I found it a little under-seasoned, but that's likely because I prefer bolder, saltier, and spicier flavors. That's purely a matter of personal taste, and next time I'll probably bring along my favorite hot sauce or spices. The quality of the meat itself was excellent. The cucumber yogurt dip deserves a special mention. It tasted like it was made in-house, with a wonderfully fresh texture and the pleasantly tangy, sour notes that are difficult to find in most store-bought yogurt. It paired beautifully with both the grilled chicken and the ćevapi. Overall, The Balkan Kitchen delivers fresh food, generous portions, and outstanding value for money. Combined with the friendly atmosphere and the ability to watch your meal being prepared in the open kitchen, it made for a great dining experience. We'll definitely be coming back.

Quantity meets Quality in a flavorful explosion! Check the pictures and see how much they give you…read morefor around 13-15 bucks. First time having Balkan food, and it was a wonderful experience. Service is wonderful and the food according to other people compete with New York in terms of authenticity and flavor. It's a great place to just drop by get a bite to eat or to-go. It's a small store but it's homey. (Not a place for a date night but a place to say "wow this is delicious" ) Definitely will come back to support these small business owners! Food: Beef Kebab (Solid 8/10) Would get again. Not familiar with Balkan cuisine, I do prefer some vegetables but I really don't mind the extra meat for the price Chicken Shish (8.5/10) Really tender and flavorful chicken. I definitely thought this was juicier than the beef but you can't go wrong with either. Environment: Clean and friendly. Small dining area and seems to operate well with to-go options. Not a date night recommendation. Parking: Is ROUGH to say the least, this is on one of the busiest streets in town. If you are lucky then there is meter parking on the street. Only thing I could recommend is the liquor store parking or supermarket parking up by the intersection. It is a lot easier walking there if you are around the neighborhood or just getting it delivered. Overall: Definitely give it a shot you won't regret it! They are lovely people who are spreading their cuisine.

I've been here a few times now and really enjoy it! The cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches are…read moredelicious. The burgers are juicy, nicely seasoned, and never overcooked. I really like their sauce too! The chicken sandwich is crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Fries are solid as well. The inside is cute, clean, and feels brand new, with a great selection of desserts and a pretty broad food menu overall for a dessert spot. It's nice to see a spot that offers such variety. Service has always been friendly and attentive, no complaints there! I tried the Dubai chocolate, which was really good, but the shakes (cookies & cream and s'mores) weren't my favorite. I had the cookies and cream shake twice and the smores once. My gf's sister had the chocolate shake. They all tasted more like ice cream with toppings, and the s'mores shake oddly had a strawberry flavor to it--maybe a machine mix-up. Luckily, my girlfriend likes strawberry, so it worked out! We all tasted the strawberry and thought it was strange. My gf's sister agreed the chocolate shake just tasted like ice cream blended with milk. The shakes could be better. I am a big burger and shake fan so that's a little disappointing. Overall, this place is great and definitely worth coming back to. I'll probably skip the shakes next time, but I'm looking forward to trying more of their desserts.

the food was good. service was good. i think the menu was overwhelming, they had a lot of different…read morethings to choose from. it was early lunch so i wasn't sure if i should try the waffles or go with the burgers. i ultimately decided on the burger. i need to return to try some other stuff on the menu.

They say that the best börek (in particular su böreği) is often made by a baklavacı. After all,…read moreit's the same yufka that's used in both sweet and savory applications. Indeed, the kol böreği was the best thing we tried at Baklava Home's new Edgewater outlet, which is more oriented towards kahvaltı and savory items that the Paterson original. We also tried the mıhlama, which is one of my favorite dishes and very hard to find in the States - it was good, but should have been served a bit hotter before the cheese and polenta coagulated. The menemen was good. It's a bit of a schlep from the city, but still one of the better options for New Yorkers seeking Türk kahvaltı.

3/5: Amazing Service and Cool Vibes, but the Baklava Missed the Mark…read more The highlights here are definitely the staff and the atmosphere! The service was incredibly friendly and patient while I asked a million questions. You actually have to ask a lot of questions because there are no signs out explaining what the desserts are (besides baklava, they had a lot of cheesecakes, puddings, and rice pudding on display). Another super cool feature is the building itself--they have a side window that opens up, and part of the roof actually opens up too, which we got to watch live! While my friends absolutely loved their coffee drinks, the food was a bit let down for me. I ordered the baklava, but the pastry was soggy instead of crispy. I've had baklava elsewhere that sits out on display but still retains its crunch, so this fell short. Overall, it's a neat spot with great service, but the signature dessert could be improved.

Service was great, they were very attentive and friendly…read more Small venue. Street parking. We stumbled upon this place and we were starving. The food was delicious. We ordered chicken Alfredo and shrimp Alfredo. The sauce was tasty and tasted it was made fresh and not from heavy cream. Overall good food.

I'm normally kinda lazy to write reviews, but this place only had 3 reviews at the time of my visit…read moreso I wanted to give them some recognition. The menu is very extensive and everything looked super good! The service and staff were great and the food came out so fast and tasted AMAZING! The cafe is also super clean and very chill vibes! Definitely recommend this spot!

Absolutely delicious. We went here for brunch the day before Father's Day right when they opened…read more Between the timing of coming in with our three little ones, especially during brunch time. It was great how conveniently the food came out and not a long wait time. Every meal and drink served was done well. We complimented at the table how delicious brunch was overall in presentation and how intricately everything was created with attention to detail. Auri Cafe was recently renovated. Clean, open space with plenty of lighting with indoor and outdoor natural light setting in. Our waitress was friendly and came back frequently to check on our table. I admired the decor and felt the entire environment to be comfortable and serene. Parking was readily available. All payment is accepted. We came in with a stroller with our twins - the front entrance has no accessibility and we walked to the side and one of the employees opened for us to enter. We already said we will be back. Looking forward to the next time we will return!

Believe this is a relatively new spot in Fort Lee. Came here for brunch on a weekend. From the get…read morego you can tell they were understaffed or maybe just new. They spoke with people who arrived after us first so someone in my party had to remind them that we should be seated first as we had arrived beforehand. Service was friendly but very slow and disorganized. They have two cups of water for a table of three and never got the third cup after we asked. The plates were chipped which may be part of their aesthetic but still. We ordered three pastas and it took a very long time for it to come out. We also ordered coffee which likewise took forever. The pasta itself had a very powerful kick of garlic where that's most of what I tasted. The spot itself is cute. A bit small and cramped but wasn't the most pressing of the other things we experienced.

Been here a couple of times and every time I leave with something delicious and memorable…read more The salt bread 5/5 is incredible with the crispy buttery bottom and soft fluffy top. The sourdough cheesy bread 3/5 had amazing texture and loved the toasty cheesy flavor. Their raspberry almond croissant 5/5. Perfectly sweet and tart. The croque madam 2/5 was just ok, nothing special and no amazing flavor. Would not get again. The egg tart 2/5 was also just ok. It was not flaky or crispy and lacked what I look for in an egg tart. Their chocolate chip bread 3/5 was also just okay, very plain. I noticed they dont really cater to chocolate lovers like my bf and most of their pastries are on the fruity side. Honey bun 4/5 I really loved the glaze flavor but its very plain once you get to the middle of the bread because it ends up being a lot of just bread and not enough glaze. Cheesecake 3/5 super soft and airy. But for me just didn't quite satisfy. I wanted some more denseness in the cheesecake part but it kind of just fell apart. Viet iced coffee 3/5 the coffee itself was generic with some condensed milk. Wish i could taste more of the bean notes. Theres definitely some star items here that will keep me coming back.

The cafe is new very popular so i come and tried to be surprised the ambiance is very beautiful to…read morehangout or dating. But the dessert is average i ordered a regular coffee taste like waterdown. I even asked the counter to less a cream and add more coffee still the safe. so i decided to order espresso shot to add but the coffee still the same taste ( l am a coffee lover so l tried a lot of kind coffee beans l could say in one sip if the coffee i am buying is using a good beans) for the dessert since they are new hopefully the bakers can offer more better in the future days. The food also they offer still limited. ( wish they can offer charcuterie at dinner or night time then BYOB cause the ambiance is perfect for that, i visited one in Paris last spring they got same ambience and perfect for chatting hanging out with friends while Enjoying the charcuterie & wine . Looking forward that my next visit they have more to offer. And one more thing the staff should be friendly to all not only to the korean customers. ( l just observed it while we waiting on line)

My husband and I made a repeat visit this morning and found it to be even better than our last…read moretime. We ordered a classic sausage, egg, and cheese on a roll and this time, I also wanted to investigate their bagel game. I ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese and it took just a few bites to remind this newly transplanted Southerner that bagels in the Northeast are in a league of their own. Food comes out fast. We both watched admiringly from our tables as the short order cooks moved like tornados at the grill, furiously beating bowl after bowl of eggs to fulfill the counter endless string of orders. That's another thing. During the whole half hour we dined at a table, things never quieted. As soon as a table cleared, someone else would grab it right away. Over the years, I've found that when in doubt, it's best to follow the crowds. On most Saturday mornings, it seems this is the place where all the crowds in Ridgefield Park are congregating. This breakfast spot is as local as it gets. As a lover of small business, I can't tell you secretly happy I get to see lines at the door here while the Dunkin Donuts across the street languishes.

My girlfriend was craving French toast so I set out to find a spot that we could grab some. I was…read morecoming off working the night shift so I wanted to go somewhere close to home. Java Day Cafe came up and it was really close to both of us so we decided to come here. The place is nestled in a small strip mall with other stablishments so luckily that means there's ample parking. There's also a fair amount of seating. You order at the counter and let them know if you want to take your food to go or if you'd like to dine-in. I was pretty hungry coming off a 12-hour shift so I got the Hungryman sandwich with a hash brown on the side. They have a few options as far as French toast goes and my girlfriend decided on Nutella stuffed. Our food came out rather quickly considering how busy they seemed to be. A few other parties were dining in and a good amount of people picked up takeout. My sandwich was much bigger than I anticipated but it was delicious. The various meats brought the saltiness and savory flavor I was looking for and it all paired well with the eggs and cheese. The bread it was served in had a nice crunch to it which is always appreciated. The sandwich was great but the next time I get it I have to add the SPK (salt, pepper, ketchup for you non-Jerseyans). I also tried some of my girlfriends French toast. It looked really good and I think I saw them take a picture before bringing it to our table. I'm not mad at that, as a Yelper I'm a firm follower of phone-eats-first! The French toast was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet and the bread had the all-important crunch. Walnuts also added good texture to everything. I think the only thing stopping me from rating this place 5-stars is the price. It's definitely on the pricier side. My girlfriend and I got coffees with our food and everything came out to a few bucks short of $50. Nevertheless, a very solid breakfast spot. I could see myself coming back. I found it weird that they have such nice plates but they only have plastic utensils. Not a knock on them, just a quirky thing I noticed.