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    Empire II

    4.1 (23 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jamie M.

    Perfect spot for a quick delicious breakfast that won't break the bank. Servers were attentive and friendly. The front is more of a convenience store and the back a luncheonette.

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    4 years ago

    This is a true staple of Waldwick. Love the food. Love the old timey classic diner atmosphere. Friendly people. Just a really great place.

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    6 years ago

    You always get a great breakfast at the luncheonette. Yummy food, great service and staff. A true small town classic!

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    The setup is unique too--there's a convenience store in the front and the diner tucked behind it.

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    Graze

    4.3(86 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Found Graze on Yelp and I was very happy. The second i walked in staff were smiling and friendly…read more It would have been 5 stars right there but then i sat down and got chatting to the team in particularly Eric the Barista. Food was delicious i has the beet salad. It was around 2 pm so resisted the french toast but will try that the next time. Great food great atmosphere all driven but a great team . Thank you Graze.

    Controversial review. I went to this spot after seeing a…read morefriend go on instagram. I had to sit outside because I did go with my dog and they were friendly and happy to accommodate. I decided to order their basic breakfast plate because I really wanted just like scrambled eggs and to get a feel of what they kind of have to offer before I get anything else. The scrambled eggs were probably some of the best eggs I've had in a very long time.They were perfectly soft scrambled. I really liked the potatoes that it came with, the side salad, roasted tomato and I ordered an extra side of sausage too Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed it but halfway through my meal. I did notice there was a hair in my salad haha I know this is a big deal breaker for a lot of people because it is very off-putting. But here's the thing, your hair falling off your head is 100% common.And as much as I am sure they are trying to prevent it an accident can happen.So I can overlook it this time. Especially since the food was yummy. I also did not say anything to my server, and I paid my bill and tipped. I wasn't looking for a sorry or a few meal. Mistakes happen, hopefully this was a one time thing because I want to go back lol

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    Willow & Whisk

    Willow & Whisk

    4.4(707 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Willow & Whisk has quickly become one of our favorite brunch spots. The decor is bright, airy, and…read moreinviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The service is consistently excellent--the staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. We never skip the mini brioche French toast to share. It's the perfect sweet start (or finish!) to the meal and an absolute must-order. We've tried several dishes, including the shakshuka, ranchero scramble, Whisk scramble, and the black garlic burger, and every single one has been delicious. Honestly, we haven't had anything here that we didn't love. The quality is consistently great, portions are generous, and everything is packed with flavor. If you're looking for a spot with amazing food, warm service, and a beautiful atmosphere, Willow & Whisk is definitely worth a visit. We'll keep coming back!

    This place has been on my radar for a few years now. I've always wanted to try it but the…read morereservations were always full when I tried. I finally got the opportunity to go recently. I was impressed by the food creativity as well as the overall ambiance of the restaurant. They have a nice selection of caffeinated beverages. I got the iced ube matche latte which I enjoyed. I also ordered some of my usual brunch favorites: stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict. Both were to my satisfaction.

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    La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Custard pear pie, chocolate chip cookie

    La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe

    3.7(153 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Always nice to visit a small, cozy, hometown Cafe with various egg dishes, pancakes, waffles,…read morequiche, sandwiches, soups, and pastries (scones are excellent). You'll have a leisurely experience. The food overall is pretty good, and portions are regular sized, not large. I enjoyed the loaded eggs with potatoes and the huevos rancheros. We didn't like the eggs with corned beef hash, which consisted of rather large ham chunks. The orange and plain scones were crumbly and yummy. Now that they offer online reservations, I'm more inclined to visit because otherwise you risk showing up and having to wait (or leaving) because it's a small space. There's outdoor and indoor seating.

    Finally was able to come and try this adorable brunch spot in Waldwick. My biggest complaint would…read morebe how difficult finding parking is because it's all street parking without lines. So one person parks wrong and it messes up the whole row. There is the option to park in the cvs parking lot but it is frowned upon. You can dine inside our outside under their awning which is lovely in nice weather. We opted to sit inside. The tables on the side we sat were definitely tight and close together. The food was phenomenal. I order the brioche French toast with home fries and two eggs over easy. Happy because they use real maple syrup at this spot. My home fries I asked to be well done and crunchy but they came out a bit mushy but still edible. My friend ordered their weekly special of a pumpkin spice waffle and she said it was delicious. Their coffee was average. Nothing special. The only thing I couldn't figure out was my brioche French toast or the syrup tasted like amaretto which wasn't that big of an issue I would've just liked to know it was flavored. Service was good as it was crazy busy but we still felt well taken care of. I look forward to my next meal here.

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    First Watch

    First Watch

    3.5(315 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Great breakfast! I left my name and sooner than the 30 minutes we were forewarned, we found…read moreourselves seated. I got a waffle and the Million Dollar Bacon, my wife got an avocado toast and my daughter got eggs and potatoes. Everything came out fresh and delicious. My waffle, in particular, was excellent! We will absolutely be back for Saturday or Sunday brunch.

    My experience at First Watch was a complete failure in both service and management…read more We were a party of 7, seated at 12:00 and ordered by 12:15. Most meals came out around 12:30, but one gluten-free order was completely mishandled. One person in our group did not receive their food with the rest of us. We waited over 20 minutes while everyone else ate, and by the time we were finishing, he had only been given a small side of eggs, his main dish (gluten-free French toast) still had not arrived. We asked staff multiple times, politely, and were consistently dismissed. No eye contact, no updates, no urgency. Our server was absent for long periods (10-15 minutes at a time), drinks were empty, and no one took responsibility for fixing the issue. By 1:10 PM, over an hour after being seated, the full order still hadn't come out. At that point, we had no choice but to ask for it to be wrapped to go, since the rest of us had already finished eating. The most concerning part was the manager's response. After calmly explaining the situation, there was no apology, no attempt to correct the experience, and no effort to take accountability. Saying "I'll talk to your server" and leaving it at that is not an acceptable response to a clear service breakdown. This wasn't just a delay, it was a complete lack of coordination, communication, and basic customer service. Mishandling a gluten-free order and then ignoring the table is unacceptable. The food itself was good, but the way this was handled reflects very poorly on the staff and management. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this location based on this experience.

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    Empire II - diners - Updated September 2026

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