Nice polite place. Typical diner. Staff were warm and friendly. Tables were clean and food came out…read morefast. Exactly what you expect and hope from a diner.

Ever hear of a chicken with absolutely no wing?…read more Matthews Diner actually served one on a take-out order the other night, along with a chicken (as part of its "Baked Half-Chicken" entree) that was so dried out, charred and overcooked, tasteless, and tough to chew that it may well have been cooked on a previous day! Whenever it was cooked and/or reheated, it certainly was not fresh--and should never have been served to any customer...let alone, in our case, to an elderly woman who can no longer get to the restaurant due to mobility issues, but was so looking forward to a quality meal! Instead, she was given garbage from Matthews Diner--literally--that obviously could not be eaten. As for the missing wing, we can only assume that it was so burnt and charred in appearance that the cook, chef or whatever the person in Matthews kitchen can possibly be called decided to hack it off before it could be seen....and then put the remnants of the inedible chicken into the packaging for us to unknowingly purchase! Beyond the defrauding of a wonderful, elderly woman and longtime, now-former customer, does this restaurant have no shame? But the miserable treatment wasn't finished yet, as the reaction from owner/manager "Sam" when reached on the phone was that it was basically our tough luck! According to Sam--who offered no make-good or refund--we had the responsibility to open the packaged, wrapped up dinner tin and check what was in there thoroughly before we bought the meal (really?)--as opposed to trusting the diner to check its own food and have quality standards! Sam then insulted my elderly mother (the senior-aged customer for whom the meal was purchased), and, before hanging up, said "Don't come here again!" Bud, you can rest assured that nobody in our family ever will.

Ah, I really wanted to love Raymond's. I gave it two chances, both at dinner (am wondering perhaps…read morebrunch is the way to go here). Both times, once on a Thursday and once on a Friday, it was almost empty. Service was extremely slow - took forever to get our four entrees despite there being no other tables, and our onion ring side came out almost 20 minutes after our entrees came out. The food is....just missing something. Fish in the fish and chips were heavily breaded with hot but soft breading; brick chicken had no flavor; the steak was overcooked.

My second time reviewing as the brunch today was just SO GOOD! My tuna Niçoise salad was just…read morefantastic. The veggies tasted so fresh like they were just picked from the garden! So simple and yet amazing. Perfect seared flavorful tuna, and the dressing was excellent. The french toast was WOW!! Perfectly moist in the middle, toasty outside, and barely sweet. Wonderful with the fresh fruit and a drop of syrup. I always love this place! Lovely warm ambiance and great service too. My friend loved her huevos rancheros and cafe mocha.

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but in this case I felt it was necessary. We…read morestopped in today at 8 AM for a Mother's Day breakfast. It was not crowded when we arrived. The host at the desk didn't even look up for literally three minutes. When he finally did, he was preoccupied a d seemed annoyed with us..he grabbed the menus, brought us to a booth, tossed the menus on the table, and basically walked away. No hello, no Happy Mother's Day, no "your server will be with you shortly." It then took about 20 minutes just to get a cup of coffee and we had to ask to be waited on We placed our food order at the same time, and about 20 minutes later the waitress came back and asked us to confirm what we ordered. Needless to say, everything took forever after that, including getting the check. We were in the diner for about an hour and a half. Everyone understands restaurants can be busy on Mother's Day, but it wasn't busy when we got there, and even when places are busy, no one should be spending an hour and a half in a diner for breakfast. What's disappointing is that this is actually the second time we've been there since the renovation, and unfortunately we had the same experience with the service both times. From now on, we'll gladly take the extra 20-minute ride to the River Edge Diner in River Edge. The service, food, and staff there are excellent, and you actually feel welcome and happy to be there. Food here was OK, but the service and overall experience were disappointing. We will not be going back.

We live very close and liked the diner before the renovation. Since, it's loud, and food is sub…read morepar, and service has taken a nose dive. Bathrooms were smelly and out of paper towels. Our wait staff took our order with facial expressions of annoyance. We received our food 45 mins after ordering, with empty cups and no refills. Only a "2 minutes" while walking by every 15 mins, no explanation. only after we finished eating, did she blame kitchen while others received their food, while ordering after us. It was a terrible experience and with a whole lot of wait for cold food. We do not plan on going back and will encourage everyone we know to try elsewhere. You can find more warmth, better hospitality at a DMV.

My experience at the new Abbie's Diner this morning was excellent. Service was top notch, very kind…read moreand attentive staff. The food was very good and very reasonable. The coffee was excellent. The ambiance is great because it reminds me of the original Abbie's Diner but with some new renovations. Overall, my experience was a 10/10!

Adorable retro style neighborhood diner. Chef is the owner and very present and interacts with the…read morecustomers. Solid breakfast with quality food. Great bacon and perfectly spongy pancakes! Egg omelettes were very good as well. Have to go back and try their burgers and chicken salad ( the owner gave me a small sample of the Chicken salad and it was delicious. I'm so glad we found this gem.

What an adorable restaurant! If you are looking for a cozy, beautiful brunch spot, this is…read moredefinitely it. They do offer quite an array of brunch items. When we sat down, the server brought a small bowl of complimentary popcorn, which was a welcoming touch. My nephew ordered the short rib benny and he cleaned off the plate. He thought it was a savory bomb. I had him try their horchata, which was his first time trying, and he loved it. I ordered the Thai chicken salad. I like that they use Goffle Road chicken and it came out nice and tender. The veggies were fresh and good quality. I also thought the portion size was perfect. I asked for the dressing on the side and the dressing came in two small cups. One seemed to be a mix of soy and oil, I think there was a bit of sesame oil too. The other was a creamy dressing. I was expecting, nutty, sweet and savory dressing, but it was kind of bland mayo like dressing. The dressing would have also benefited from acid like lime juice. While I liked the salad, the dressing was a let down, so I'm not sure if I would order that dish again, The service was wonderful, everyone was smiling and our server was attentive. I would definitely try again and next time, looking forward to trying some of their brunch/breakfast dishes.

White Maple Café in Ridgewood is such a gem. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit; gorgeous,…read morerustic, and boho with a really cozy, welcoming vibe. Everything here is clearly made fresh, which absolutely shows in the quality and flavor. The mulled cider is incredible, and their soups are truly to die for (comforting, rich, and perfectly done)!! I'm giving it four stars only because if you're in a hurry, this probably isn't the spot. Service takes a bit of time, but that's the trade-off for how fresh everything is. If you're looking to slow down, enjoy the ambiance, and have a delicious meal, this place is definitely worth it.

Old school local joint that I recently decided to try. It's down to earth, homey, and welcoming…read more I've had a breakfast platter and also a breakfast wrap from here and both were delicious! The woman at the front is friendly, and the service has been quick (for to-go orders). Can't wait to try dine-in here too.

The only place I go for breakfast or lunch. It's your traditional old-time luncheonette with great…read moreservice and good food and friendly staff and you always meet someone you know in the area.

Solid diner! So many choices. I like my Cuban, looked like a good omelette. Service was very goodread more

There's no other city in the US quite like New York City. It is the hub of international trade and…read morefinance with the setting for innumerable movies. Unfortunately for Batman fans, that's not where New York's famous "Gotham" nickname was established. The name was popularized by the writer Washington Irving in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Located off of Broadway in Fair Lawn, we have returned to Gotham City Diner after 4 years for brunch today. Upon entering, my partner and I got a booth by the window with high ceilings, decorated by various NYC subway signs where I recognized having spent years of my life, and huge, nice artwork on the wall. Their menu featured two sides that have a LOT of options without being overwhelming, ranging from breakfast to dinner for everyone. We decided on the 2 Eggs Scrambled with Corned Beef Hash and Short Rib Benny (Eggs Benedict). The food was amazing, with fresh ingredients and tastefully delicious. The portions were generous and the price reasonable. Our service was prompt and friendly; our server was Susana. The gentleman behind the register is always kind and professional. We made small talk about the huge painting on the wall that depicts 3 different places in New Jersey. We continue to recommend.

Great food and even better prices. Formerly known as Frankie's but owner has remained the same…read more Very friendly highly recommend.

Hadn't noticed this place before since it's got a small window on fairly busy road. Glad i took the…read moretime today to give it a shot. called in an order for a taylor ham, egg and cheese and it was ready in a few short minutes. The lady had it bagged and ready to go before i walked in to pick it up. I was in an out in less than 15 seconds. It was fresh and tasty, not greasy like they make it at another sandwich shop nearby, and at almost half the price. best part is that its 2 blocks from train station. super convenient. This is now my new go-to place for breakfast sandwiches.