Super popular for a reason, but oh so very difficult to get a reservation. Earliest spot we were…read moreable to secure was for a 2pm brunch. We got the pancakes and breakfast sandwich. The pancakes are some of the best I've ever had. So fluffy and light soaked in the sweet butter syrup. To die for. I felt like the breakfast sandwich was kind of a flop, I felt like it was missing a sauce to it and it just felt like items smacked together, nothing innovative. Overall crowded and busy for such a tiny space, but I still love coming here.

I'm a little late to the party, but for those of you like me who like to jump on a trend six or…read moreseven years after it gets going...you're going to love Golden Diner. Evidently they are famed far and wide for their pancakes, which are quite delicious. I actually prefer more texture in mine, with a bit of crisp from the butter/griddle, but you will not be sad about eating these. That said, I truly enjoyed almost everything else more. This is not a knock on them in any way, but a compliment to their kitchen that all their food is interesting and delicious. To wit: The Thai Cobb salad has the base of a classic, but with the heat and the acid of a proper som tum. The KFC wings are everything I wanted them to be. I ate way too many. The Mushroom Reuben Quesadilla (pastrami-spiced portobello!) actually evokes the flavors of a reuben, and may just have been my favorite bite of the evening. I rolled with a katsu club sandwich for my main, and it was outstanding, although I may even have liked the tuna melt more. I was too full for dessert, but I think everyone around the table enjoyed theirs. The staff is uniformly friendly, welcoming, on top of their shit, and honestly, just so cool. They made us feel at home, and got us everything we needed and more. This is a gem. Maybe I won't wait seven years to try the next trendy spot.

There are few things that I enjoy more than an incredible coffee shop or breakfast spot! While…read moretaking a walk through Edgewater, I decided to take a chance on Brownstone Pancake Factory and the experience fulfilled most of my expectations. ENVIRONMENT I only stepped inside to pickup my to-go order but the seating was plentiful and the decor was festive. In actuality, this would be a lovely spot for a children's party. FOOD While seated across from the Skyline, I decided to unbox the buttermilk pancakes. To my delight they not only looked delicious but were quite tasty. I also ordered scrambled eggs and turkey bacon but they missed the mark. If you're stumbling through North Jersey and need a sweet pick-me-up, Brownstone should certainly be one of the first places that comes to mind. I chose a few of their "simpler" items but their menu has an incredible variety of options.

We had such a great experience at Brownstone Pancake Factory in Edgewater! Adrian took amazing care…read moreof us -- super attentive, friendly, and on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. He made sure we had everything we needed and checked in at just the right moments. It really made our breakfast that much better. The service was excellent, and Adrian's positive attitude stood out. We'll definitely be back -- and hope to be seated in his section again!

I stopped by for a quick breakfast. and we got seated right away, the servers were so nice and…read morehelpful. I really liked the decorations and the overall look of the place. The food came out less than 10 minuets when we ordered! I got the strawberry souffle pancakes and they were presented really well but they tasted like eggs. I also got some truffle fries and those were delicous! food: 4/5 service: 5/5 ambiance: 5/5

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our breakfast here The…read moreeggs Benedict were the star of the show The pancakes not so much but def recommend

Original Pancake House is the perfect place to wake up, roll out of bed, and go get breakfast! I…read morehave come here multiple times when I have been in a sweet and savory mood and each time has been great! Food Ordered - Samoa Pancakes - These pancakes were a special the restaurant had for the month and they tasted identical to a delicious Samoa Girl Scout cookie. The fluffy pancakes came with a generous serving of coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips on the top which paired excellent with the pancakes. - California Omelette - The California Omelette comes with avocado, bacon, tomato's, and sour cream. I asked for no sour cream) The omelette was HUGE, definitely great for sharing. The omelette was fluffy and filled with the perfect amount of bacon. The avocado and tomato on top were very fresh. - Eggs & Bacon - Eggs and bacon are a classic combo to order. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the bacon was thick and salty. The eggs and bacon came with sour dough toast and potato's.

Busy and mostly good. Service is okay. The food used to be better - I feel like the food quality…read morehas gone down

Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10…read moreService 10/10 Everything about this place, including the food, service, the inside decor was amazing. Brunch menu had a little bit of everything, Mediterranean to classic brunch menus. Chai latte was served HOT which was awesome!!

One of my favorite cafes ever! in general I am not a fan of French toasts but I LOVE their…read moreblueberry mascarpone French toast, so delicious! I also tried their Lebanese coffee and the avocado toast and it's soo good! Service is very professional and polite. Beautiful ambiance, modern and cozy. The place has a classy cafe vibe with nice lighting and a cute outdoor seating.

Buddy's ended up being one of those happy accidents. We stopped in for brunch after finding that…read moreseveral other places were closed, and it exceeded our expectations. The menu had plenty of options, and I ordered the Eggs Benedict with fries, along with a mimosa. Everything was delicious, and the outdoor seating made the experience even better. The views of the Freedom Tower are beautiful and create a great backdrop for brunch. If you're looking for a casual spot with good food, drinks, and one of the best skyline views in Jersey City, Buddy's is definitely worth a visit.

Came here for brunch as we heard a lot of good reviews from people in the neighborhood…read more Very family-like environment when you are served. I debated between the avocado toast and the French toast sticks, but the server convinced me to get the latter. Within decent time, we got it and damn he made the right decision. The spicy honey was the best. Something I've never really seen before. Sweet, but with a hint of spice. Perfect combination. And if the spice level is too much, there is enough syrup, bananas, and berries to help offset the taste. Had a fun time here.

I am very happy to have finally had a chance to try Griot! The café is spacious and very welcoming…read moreand comfortable, with good music playing and friendly service. My husband and I each ordered a Griot sandwich which is served with plantain (think a large tostone) in place of bread. I ordered mine with pork and an added egg on top, my husband ordered his with chicken and added bacon. Both were delicious, the kind of meal that leaves you entirely satisfied afterward, but I think we would both give the edge to the pork! Despite being fully satisfied with the sandwich, I finished the meal off with the beignets covered in chocolate sauce. It was a perfect dessert and well worth the calories. My husband also really enjoyed the fresh juice that he got, I don't remember exactly what it was, but it had beets in it. I'd highly recommend a visit if you're in the area!

We stopped in the Griot Cafe the other day to get out of the cold and enjoy some warm beverages…read more The spacious place was nicely decorated with bright colors and modern, comfortable furniture. There were Afro-Caribbean paintings on the wall that matched the cuisine and heritage of the cafe. The food menu included unique and interesting items like Samosas and Creole dishes that I would love to try on a day when I was more hungry. On the afternoon that I visited, I just stuck with a Matcha Almond Milk Latte, which was probably one of the strongest I had ever had! It was definitely more matcha-heavy than it was milk-focused, but I needed some caffeine to wake me up for an evening event that I was attending, so it all worked out for the best! We sat and enjoyed our drinks in the incredibly relaxing atmosphere. Despite being during the hectic holiday season, we felt no need to rush and could simply sit an enjoy the calm. There was an excellent soundtrack playing great tunes that reinforced that sentiment. It all made for a nice lull in the day before our busy evening, and I would love to go back and try their culinary items next time.

Tons of parking, great service, clean restaurant. I was thrilled to find a Brownstone location so…read morecloseby, normally we'd take the drive to go to the other location. We were a party of 2.5 (the .5 being my 10M old baby) stopped in on a Wednesday morning around 9:20. We ordered a baked potato breakfast platter, rasta pasta, mozzarella sticks and the brownie sundae All the food came with all of our requested customizations. My only concern was that the brownie tasted a bit old, was heated in the microwave & was crumbly instead of gooey. Our waitress was kind enough to remove that from our bill.

I had a very unpleasant experience here today. We arrived around 9:30am, and starting around…read more10:40am, the waiter and waitress kept giving us looks and making us feel like they wanted us to leave. Their attitude and the way they kept looking at us made us feel extremely uncomfortable, even though they never directly said anything. The food was just okay and honestly nothing special. What bothered me the most was the way we were treated as customers. We came to enjoy a meal and ended up feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I definitely won't be coming back.

We came all the way from Staten Island to try Gaia & Loki. And I have to say it was worth the…read moredrive. The menu has a great array of choices which made us want to order everything!!. I The waitress did an impressive job taking care of everyone. With the cost of managing an establishment I'm sure it's difficult to stay above water. So one waitress makes sense. BUT even so, this place doesn't cut corners. Not only are the servings very generous the food is incredible. I couldn't believe it was vegan. The aesthetics of the restaurant is very whimsical and could be a great date spot. There were families, couples, girl dinners going on, it was a vibe!!. I suggest you try the pineapple rice it was so good. The mango colada was yummy. It was a 10 out of 10. The owner Jackie was so nice and humble. She put the icing on the cake!! I can go on and on about this place BUT I'll let you try it and I'm sure you'll agree.

I'm not personally big on vegan establishments (as a vegetarian myself), but was interested in this…read moreplace as it's near where we live now. Decided to come here on a whim on a Friday night. Apparently there was a wait of 45 mins if we wanted a table, but no wait if we sat at the "bar." (1) I saw a couple open tables, so found that weird, but we said it's okay and obliged to sit at the bar. After that, it was a little bit weird as the waiter took like 10 mins to get to us. Apparently there was only one person covering the entire place. Anyhow, he spent a decent amount of time explaining every single special to us (which we declined all those offers as most seemed tempting if we added an extra surcharge to them). Also, we didn't get water served immediately, which was kinda weird. But once we asked, we finally got ourselves a bottle, which we had to serve ourselves... We decided to split two items: Zucchini Nuggets: Good idea, but maybe slightly poorly executed. The picture on the website isn't necessarily an accurate reflection. I say that because the zucchini wasn't really crispy in the inside. The breading easily separated and I realized the zucchini was just fried as is.... wasn't really grilled or crispy by any stretch. I was expecting a more crispier zucchini, but at least the fried breading & the marinara sauce were great Lettuce Wraps: I liked this more. In particular, the sweet chili cauliflower was my favorite compared to the mushroom couscous (which was actually good). Surprisingly, the lettuce wraps filled us up quite well, though maybe the side of french fries helped. All in all, it's not a super heavy dinner, which is great. I do wish the zucchini nuggets were better executed & the service was a bit more attentive. Maybe next time. _________________________________________________________________________ Notes: (1) The place is BYOB, so seeing "bar" seating is a bit funny to me.

The Yelp reviews are correct - you will have a wait, regardless of when you visit! But well worth…read moreit. My love and I found ourselves in the area and wanted to grab a light lunch before going about our afternon. We arrived around 12:30 PMand we still had a 25 minute wait. Clearly, they're doing something right! The atmosphere is bright and inviting. This is a place you can hit up for a quick lunch or linger over a nice glass of wine. Shishito Peppers to start. Ample portion size and perfectly salted. Brussels Bowl for me (quinoa, grilled chicken, crispy Brussels sprouts, pickled red onions, and lemon parmesan dressing) and Turkey Panini for him (roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, basil tarragon aioli, and rosemary focaccia). We loved our choices. We were clean-plate club members during this lunch! We love that they have truly fresh-squeezed orange juice. You can't go back to drinking Tropicana after this! Ample parking in the strip mall. We'd return!

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.