Best breakfast place, really nice and pretty, staff amazing !! They have a full bar and outdoor…read moreseating m, pet friendly

Food was fresh and came out quickly, atmosphere very warm and welcoming and very nice staffread more

Food is always 10/10, never misses! Call to get on waitlist. Fast quick easy service. My favorite…read morething ever is the Michael Myer's Melt.

Do you like to take walks on the WILDSIDE? How about ghoulish encounters of the third kind. Missy's…read moreis a New Jersey themed horror show cafe and a local favorite. The walls are covered with photos of horror movies past. It's a cafe that would make Bela Lugosi and Elvira feel at home. When I stopped by on a cold Sunday morning the place was packed. The friendly host said it would be a 45 minute wait and she was right. I ordered the waffle with raspberry syrup and a cup of coffee and the bill came close to $20. The food and service was good. Next time I'm thinking about the "New Jersey Devil Bites" and "Th e Black Garlic Mash". Yes, the food is theme named. They offer breakfast & lunch specials.

The Barn is a gem of a casual restaurant and bar that you need to visit! It is easily accessible…read morefrom Route 80 traveling either Eastbound or Westbound, in Rockaway, NJ. Inside, the dining area is spacious, and tastefully furnished with a nice warm fireplace in the room. The bar area has plenty of seats and TVs for sports fans. Our server Angela B. was so very pleasant, and attentive. She informed us about weekday events held at The Barn (trivia, bingo, vinyl night) and what sounded like a great Brunch Sat/Sun. We will be returning to experience some of them. We started with "Barnachos" ($18) containing a generous portion of pork (carnitas) and the usual nacho components. No pump cheese here though! Yay My wife had a lovely Greek salad ($19) with feta, grilled chicken, olives, onions, etc. I had a Meat Lovers pizza: pepperoni, sausage, cheese, sauce, peppers, onions, olives, etc ($22). The pizza was served piping hot. The portions were all generous and the food was delicious. We were too full for dessert! The menu really has something for everyone but everything on it has a special twist to it. Check out the menu at: https://thebarnkitchenandbar.com/menu/#view-page. (The attached photo shows all of the Oct/Nov/Dec special Fall/Holiday events that The Barn hosted.)

Was here last year and wasn't impressed but decided to give it another shot, still not impressed…read more It's such a great location great indoor outdoor but I just can't go back again. First, our waiter was rushing us taking our order, but I'm not sure why because maybe half the tables were taken and he was a bit Kurt with us. We ordered the Barnchos for the table and it was mostly just chips, barely any protein on it. Half our table of 9, the food wasn't even hot. Not all of us were done with our meals, when the waiter came back over trying to take everything away. It was if they were rushing us out & we couldn't understand why because there were so many open tables. At least they took 3 of the meals off the bill, but that being said I'd probably won't ever go back. Something is just not working right at this place and like I said before it's a shame because it's a perfect location.

Loved it here! If I lived closer this would be my go to brunch spot…read more I had the freshly squeezed OJ, a latte and the mushroom omelette. Everything was incredible and fresh. The place was packed. We sat at the bar. And our food was out in under 7 minutes. I loved it here. The ambiance, decor, and service. Everything was great! We'll definitely be back.

Willow & Whisk is a brunch place where you can have either breakfast or lunch. It has an open, warm…read moredesign and is fully handicapped accessible. It also can get somewhat noisy. I was with a party of six and at 11AM, we were all in a breakfast mood. We tried and all liked the Brioche French Toast, the Mushroom Thyme omelet and the Shakshuka. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with lemon curd and blueberries just didn't hang together. (Only four dishes for six people because two of us ordered the omelet and two the French toast). Overall the food was very good and the portions generous. Beverages were fine. The service was a bit spotty, possibly because we had two waiters who seemed to be tripping over each other. It shouldn't take three requests to get a glass of water. But overall, a place I'd try again.

Parking lot and additional parking lot…read more This place was busy on Sunday and it was worth the wait. I got the almond cornetto and the salted toffee latte. They were so delicious. The almond cornetto was perfectly sweet. Soft of the inside, crispy on the outside. The cornetto was big enough for two! The salted toffee latte was delicious as well, not too sweet and had the nutty after taste. Even though it was packed, we managed to get two seats by the windows, they had two fun games to play to keep them entertained! I can't wait to try a flight next time!

Cafe Club has been on my radar ever since I saw some of their viral coffee flight posts on TikTok…read more I recently visited and can't wait to come back! It's located on a street corner in a neighborhood section of Montville/Boonton. The building is covered in this beautiful old stone that adds a distinctive charm to the coffee shop. Inside the decor is really cozy and warm. I ordered a Pistachio Cream which was delicious and super creamy. Service was pretty quick and considering how busy it was when I stopped in. They offer some food options as well. Inside there is plenty of seating and there is some outdoor patio seating including one of those outdoor bubbles. Parking can be challenging when it's really packed. I recommend visiting if you're in the area!

We had my daughter's Sweet 16 party here at the beginning of the month. It was a wonderful event!…read more Connie worked closely with us regarding room set up and food and was always available to answer any questions we had during the planning process. The teens loved the food selections, the beautiful tree (great for photo ops) and the lay out with space to dance. Camila was on hand to assist us during the party and was so helpful and attentive!! Such a beautiful, warm and intimate space. We will definitely use them again for future events.

Love this brunch place. For a span of several months last year, we had a recurring pattern where…read morewe would eat at Willow and Whisk, and while seated at our table enjoying our amazing food, we would make our next reservation to dine again at Willow and Whisk two months later. (Reservations are not that easy to make last minute.) The restaurant is big and open but always busy. Kids get wax craft sticks to play with and bend into cool shapes, which I find very unique and cool. I feel like there is a difference between a diner and a true brunch place. A diner, of which there are numerous in New Jersey, is a establishment that churns out inexpensive, and potentially excellent, but very standard breakfast food - omelettes, pancakes, benedicts and the like. A true brunch place, on the other hand, offers things like lemon ricotta pancakes, cacio e pepe scrambles, mushroom thyme omelettes and shakshuka. Willow & Whisk is that kind of brunch place, and which is rare in New Jersey. The food options are varied, very tasty, and with good portion sizes. I love the shakshuka and the mushroom thyme omelette. Oh gosh, when is our next reservation again?

We love this place! The food is awesome and so is everyone who works there! I was so touched by…read morehow much this place helps those in need. Hard working people that always make time to smile!

When I stopped by here with my top-tier chums, we initially speculated on why this place is so…read morepopular (parking was a little crazy and there were small lines of people waiting to sit down throughout our meal). The obvious theories were that it was either really good or the only game in town. Based on our experience, it's a little from Column A, a little from Column B. We came for brunch this past Saturday around 11:30am. None of us had been here before, but it was roughly a "meet in the middle" type of situation conveniently located off of 202. Although all of the nearby parking spots in this strip mall were occupied, it's a big enough parking area that it wasn't difficult to locate a spot further away closer to the road. Little annoying, but it is what it is and could have been worse. Inside was similar - part of it for sure was due to our timing, but it was crowded and a bit chaotic. I went in first to secure seating, and we lucked out with a table near the door immediately. The biggest knock on Red Barn is that it's just not that comfortable, at least in that seating section by the counter. It's picnic tables for the most part with no seat backing, and you are RIGHT up against your neighbors - I bumped into the back of the guy behind me several times. The obvious solution is both normal tables/seats and/or removing one of the picnic tables to give everyone a little more breathing room. Honestly, it reminded me of the worst parts of NYC restaurants, where they basically jam in as many tables and chairs as possible as a cash grab. Easy fix, and I'm surprised it hasn't been done. The menu was legit, and put a lot of my initial concerns to rest. It's gigantic (befitting a diner-esque establishment), with both lengthy breakfast and lunch sections, along with a specials menu that could have been a standalone menu in most places. I was in the middle of a physically active day and got a little naughty (which I regretted later, but that wasn't Red Barn's fault), opting for the Biscuits & Gravy entree, which also came with two eggs and hash browns. Honestly, too much food and in hindsight I would have just gotten the Biscuits & Gravy, especially since my companions and I split pancakes w/ strawberries on top as well. Lesson learned. Everything was very good; nothing mind-blowing, but it did the job. The Biscuits & Gravy was an insane portion, featuring four biscuit halves. I thought the eggs needed a bit of pepper for flavoring purposes, but beyond that no discernable issues with any of the food. The service was very good and essentially matched the chaos in there. Our waitress was understandably very busy, constantly moving around, and yet stopped by regularly. Additionally, all of our orders were on the table within about 10 minutes or so. No issues whatsoever in that regard. Additionally, the bathrooms were a delight, covered in quirky signage. As mentioned, this is kind of a weird area where you don't have a real downtown/Main Street section to meet up with people, so it's a big plus when you find a random, decent establishment.

Great experience! The manager Dave was phenomenal and super helpful to his staff! Overall excellent…read moreexperience and highly recommend the pancakes! Steve

I've been to this First Watch so many times that I can't believe I'm just now leaving a review. But…read morehere it is: chefs kiss, every single time. It's so cozy in there and definitely gives off farmhouse brunch vibes!! The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious. The regular menu stays the same, which I love, but they always add a holiday or seasonal menu with extra food and drink options--best of both worlds. I've never had anything here that wasn't good. The service is consistently great too. It does get very busy, so I recommend joining the wait line before you go--once you arrive, just check in at the desk and they'll give you a good idea of the wait and how many parties are ahead of you. Pro tip: anything on the menu with "hash" in the name--get it. The Belgian waffle is fluffy, lightly sweet, and just a little crunchy, especially with the warm syrup and butter. The Million Dollar Bacon is easily in my top three menu items--don't skip it. This location is in a busy shopping complex, but there's always plenty of parking. I also love that you can scan your receipt and check yourself out if you want. I've only had breakfast here so far, but based on that alone, I highly recommend this place. Try it and tell me what you think.

Ambience : so nice and beautiful…read more Service: was wonderful helpful and will be telling other too Food : 190/10 so wonderful I want to try some more soon will be back again

Thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu breakfast here this past Sunday morning…read more Arriving at 930 I saw a pretty full parking lot and was prepared for a small wait. Not necessary as three two tops were available. My wife and I took one, then each ordered one of their specialty coffee drinks. The presentation was excellent and taste was great. Such a nice start. Brunch foodies will love the menu choices. Sweet or savory, meat or veggie, cold or hot. Many dishes with a tasty side salad. Everything was fresh and expertly prepared. Decent portions and priced reasonably given the quality, location and ambiance. Five stars for sure. We will be back!

Boonton, NJ - my relationship with La Bamba began with abandonment issues, when I inadvertently…read moreleft my to-go bag on a counter while busy taking photos for my Yelp review. Wah wah! It wasn't until hours later when, stomach growling, I traipsed over to the fridge excited for the remnants of my enchiladas de mole, that I realized to my dismay that my comida had desaparecida. I've made up for this absent-minded first experience since, and La Bamba Grill 2 now ranks among my top 3 favorite casual Mexican restaurants in this region. My dining companions and I have variously enjoyed tacos, tostadas, pozole, churrasco, and other dishes. The chicken quesadilla, something I normally only order for the kid and am disappointed by 9 times out of 10 in most restaurants, gets my adult endorsement and also passes the ultimate test: toddler approval. As you can see from my photos, it's stuffed with cheese and chicken (we opted for grilled chicken but you can get the marinated shredded version which is a little spicy). I've trauma-bonded with the aforementioned mole enchiladas, which again, is full of chicken, in a very good and well-flavored mole sauce that's better then most other moles I've had in the area. The platters are huge, with generous amounts of everything. The interior is colorfully and cheerfully decorated with Mexican-themed artwork and adornments, with cozy booths as well as a diner counter. That's because it used to be a classic diner (Boonton Diner), installed in a converted vintage train car! And if the thought of street parallel parking makes you break out in hives, you'll be glad to know this is one of few restaurants on Main St. that has a parking lot. 5 stars. Would forget my takeout order here again!

I liked it better here when it was called Leyendas, but it's still decent-to-yummy whenever I stop…read moreby. One of my go-tos is the chicken quesadilla, which has a perfect tortilla - crisp on the outside, but gluten-y on the inside - along with stretchy, gooey cheese, which could stand to be more salted. Recently I went with the steak tacos, which had OK flavor, but which I wish were juicier. The chopped onions bring a lot for texture and freshness. I'm such a sucker for their thick, freshly fried tortilla chips. When parking on Boonton's Main Street is full up, La Bamba is easy to recommend because it has its own parking lot! At my last visit, at 1p on a Saturday, takeout orders were flowing, but only two tables inside were occupied.