Early lunch at the Hatch 44 Cafe! Ordered Falling for Gnocchi! It was tasty! Some of the bacon bits were extremely hard to chew! Ordered seltzer no ice, no lemon/lime. Got seltzer with ice :( Ordered Pumpkin Problems latte requested extra hot- served lukewarm warm :( Did get a new latte to go that was nice and hot! Street metered parking! read more

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Great local NJ brunch place. Food was fresh and hot, coffee was great. And drinks were nice. Great presentation. Came with a large party and our server Karl was great. He helped with all of my allergies and was knowledgeable about the menu. Attentive without being overbearing. He handled my big crazy family with grace lol Thank you Karl and Hatch 44 :) read more

Trendy vibe, good food, energetic atmosphere, what else could you want? Maybe shorter wait time... We've been here multiple times. It's a great brunch spot with unique menu items. Every time we come, there's a wait to get in, but we wait because we love this place! I ordered the egg breakfast which comes with eggs, potatoes, ham and toast- it's my go to! Oh one thing I'd change is the volume of the music. It's so loud that people try to talk over it and then it gets even louder. This is the only thing I don't like about this place (besides the wait). read more

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Came back for my son's birthday because he wanted his breakfast/brunch to be Liam's Fav pancakes which have become one of his fave pancakes, too! 3 fluffy Oreo pancakes with cream cheese glaze and Nutella mousse. He also really enjoyed the seasonal Berry Cloud Fizz beverage. I ordered the chicken scoop that was absolutely delicious. 2 Crispy chicken breasts topped with yummy bacon jam all on top of a delicious Belgium waffle drizzled with maple mustard syrup. It was not drenched in syrup which was great, the perfect amount of sweet and salty. For our appetizers we ordered the cauli tempura with the sauce in the side as our server Mericis suggested after my concern over the spice level; and I'm glad she mentioned it because one dip into the sauce and it was not for me. She joyfully suggested other sauces (garlic mayo, aji verde & chimichurri) that were delicious but the garlic mayo was my fave. We also got the nori roll which is one of our fave apps here. The sauce drizzled on top really takes it to the next level. For drinks I ordered the seasonal dulce plantain pudding latte -- yum! Loved every bit of it, especially that it wasn't overly sweet. Our server, Mericis was great. Always attentive, patient as I tried to figure out what I wanted to try next after coming for my 3rd time, and overall great vibes. She made our experience an amazing one on top of the delicious food and drinks we had. Will definitely return! Also love they have printed menus now! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for some while as it is always popping up as a good brunch spot to try. Came here on a early Saturday afternoon, about 1 pm or so. There is metered street parking. The hostess indicated that there would be a wait for a table for one, until the other hostess suggested the bar area. So I sat at the bar and waited to be served. My server was super friendly and very attentive. She suggested cafe con maiz, which was pretty good and Im not an iced coffee person. I also ordered the chicken scoop, fried chicken breast with waffle. And thats where my 3 stars come from. For $25, I expected more than a half of waffle and two small fried chicken breast. It was literally half a waffle!!!! The hot sauce that accompanied it was good. Maybe I will come back and try something different next time, but not buying a half waffle for 25 again The ambiance was nice , warm and inviting. read more

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Pros: this time around the wait time was shorter than anticipated for a Sunday brunch and we were asked whether we wanted to sit inside or outside which was a bonus. Music selection was great. Cons: my food was lukewarm. I had the plantain dulce pudding latte drink and it was lacking for such a strong title. I prefer my lattes to still taste like lattes and less like a decorative drink but also the sweet plantain on top as a garnish was heavier than anticipated. I've been here before and my selections were on point but this time around I should've stuck with the chick scoop/waffles and cappuccino. If you're in the area I would still recommend making a stop but as a heads up they don't take reservations. read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Dulce Plantain Pudding Latte Berry Cloud Fizz - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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One thing I can appreciate about this place is that their outdoor seating allowed us to bring the dog. Additionally, out server even brought him water. For reference, the dog is about 60lbs so not necessarily a small dog (but of course, a friendly one!) I love that they have a good coffee menu, but I am basic and would stick to their iced coffee. Refreshing. I ordered their birria and have also tried their avo toast which was all good. I also had just a simple pancakes/eggs/sausage as well. Ambiance and decor are chic. Staff is friendly. Will come back! read more

This place takes good vibes, freshness and good food to a new level. Enjoyed all dishes ordered! We took advantage of the happy hour brunch (8am-10am) on a Thursday, but went off the happy hour menu just to try the birria omelet. It was so worth it! The birria omelet was well seasoned. Meat was soft and delicious. The churro waffle was so fluffy and not too sweet. Perfect balance. Farmer's platter was good. My only note is they didn't add any butter to my toast, something I usually expect when I order breakfast plates. But since they charged me extra for ordering some garlic mayonnaise, I assumed they'd charge me if I asked for butter. Staff was attentive and kind, upsold us to the max. Which was a good and bad thing. The coffee we ordered, our server upsold us on flavored syrups and cold foam but did not disclose it'd be extra. Didn't complain since the coffee was delicious, but just keep that in mind if you try this place! read more

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One of many times eating here and I can say that the food and drinks are consistently amazing. Metuchen location is always busy but we were able to get seated pretty quickly. It did take a bit for the waitress to come back to get our order and also for us to pay, but it was brunch and very busy the day we went. I do wish the empanadas we could order them individually like before. Although they are all delicious I do favor the beef and the cheese more than the chicken. Will be back for another brunch. read more

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We recently visited this great breakfast spot again. I should have reposted right after we were there. I had the fiesta scramble bowl. A Mexican inspired dish that some places called a skillet. A very flavorful and filling dish. My wife had the Panquestito Stack. Pancakes with some south of the border inspiration. Definitely worth returning to! read more

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Hatch gets pretty crowded on the weekends and there can be a very long wait depending on the time you go. There is a lot of metered parking spots around the area. When we went, it was the last day of winter drink specials so not much was left to choose from though they do have bottomless hot coffee for a decent price and even offered to put fresh coffee in a to go cup as we were leaving! The food hit the spot. There are a lot of vegetarian options as well which is exciting. It is definitely on the pricier side for the portions though service was excellent. read more

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I've been meaning to patronize this place for a while now, but it's always so packed! Finally got the opportunity on my birthday to celebrate with mom and we had a most enjoyable time. The French toast flight was rich and flavorful and the coffee was as well. Highly recommended 10/10 read more

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Always love Hatch for their cute floral ambiance and brunch food! The Hatchshuka was flavorful but I would have appreciated more of the naan since there was way more tomato sauce than bread. Service was great as always- the staff are always so nice read more

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Great ambiance and place to sit. Hostesses are very friendly and nice. Fairly good menu choices and food is delicious. Two issues for me: 1) start taking Apple Pay. Absolutely absurd you are forcing people to bring wallet or make them download an app etc. Too inconvenient! 2) Your house coffee is bitter with bad after taste. Have a choice in house coffee. Sweet bean and bitter both. read more

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It's a cool, modern spot that I've enjoyed enough to visit twice. Both times, the vibe was relaxed and stylish, and it never felt overcrowded, which I really appreciated. It's a great place to actually sit, talk, and enjoy your food without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The staff were friendly and attentive, checking in just the right amount and making the experience pleasant overall. The food and drinks were well prepared, nicely presented, and flavorful. Everything felt thoughtfully done, though I do think it's on the pricier side for what you get, which is why I'm giving it four stars instead of five. Overall, this place is a solid choice for brunch, coffee, or a casual meal if you're looking for a trendy spot with good service and a calm atmosphere. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Food was everything. I feel in love every bite. I can't wait to go back. Staff and service was on point. read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Liam's Fav - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Absolute banger brunch spot. Would recommend 5/5 Came here with my girlfriend for a nice brunch. Had the brunch and ordered a matcha and brekkie bowl. Place is really busy but was worth the wait. Server was nice and place was quite clean. Would suggest if the wait isn't an hour. read more

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Enjoyed a breakfast brunch here with my daughter. We enjoyed it very well. The food was flavorful and a good size portion. They had a wide selection of drinks and food not your average boring brunch spot food with Latin zest! Service was great! I gave the atmosphere a three star for the loud when I get music that was being played too early in the morning. Other than that, the place was a vibe. Street parking only. read more

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My first time at this place! Our server Mericis was amazing and super funny! She also helped my friend decide on what to order and my friend ended up loving it! The food is really good and the matcha was amazing as well! Really cute brunch spot , would definitely come back! read more

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Beautiful ambiance and lots of Photo ops for your socials! But let's get to the food, because who goes to a brunch spot just for their insta?! The server was very friendly, but the food could have been more generous, but then again with this economy I can't expect to get much food even if u charge me $20/plate not including drinks. I ordered the salmon Benny and it was literally ONE slice of smoked salmon per egg muffin and of course the poached eggs with the hollandaise sauce was present. The sauce was pretty orange which is unusual, not your typical Hollandaise sauce. I asked the server if he knew the ingredients and of course he didn't! I mean what server knows the ingredients that they use in the food they serve to people anymore?! Am I crazy or is the world falling apart?! I'm done.I've decided to stop Eating out after this! Nobody knows anything, every restaurant rips you off, takes shortcuts on your food, idc how pretty the restaurant is! If you give me just ONE tiny slice of salmon per toast and you fill the rest of the plate with salad, we know times are BAD for America right now! read more

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Came back to Hatch for brunch with my friend recently. It was her first time the wait was still long. I wish they would do reservations, but it is what it is. The wait is worth it. I had my regular chicken and waffles. It was delicious. She enjoyed her meal as well. I've really loved that we got to experience the Chinese new year celebration while eating. I think that's still one of my favorite highlights from the day it was so culturally exciting and inclusive so we got to have dinner and a show so I really appreciate that hatch participates and celebrates those events and yeah the food is amazing so if you're in the area, definitely stop by and try it, I've been to hatch a few times now and it won't be my last time read more

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Came here for a wedding reception on a Saturday night. 5/5 would recommend based on the service and food. Food wise we had: Seasonal salad (super fresh with berries) Arancini (right amount of flavor and wasn't dry) Shrimp tostones (stellar) Salmon / steak / chicken (all on the more well done side but flavors were good) Mac and cheese (to kill for) Roasted potatoes (so good bc of the oils haha) Churro waffle (I could've eaten 5 of these) Beautiful decor, fantastic food. The set up is so that everything felt intimate and the right amount of casual to mingle and converse. There was also enough space near the bar to set up a photobooth and other activities. Honestly everything was just perfect. I wouldn't have thought a wedding here would work but it did! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place and was finally able to since I moved to the area. We came on a Sunday for brunch and we were seated right away. We started with the oooh bae iced latte and fresh orange juice. I love ube and really enjoyed the latte. I ordered the fiesta scramble bowl and the spicy chick. The scramble bowl was good but not amazing. My fiancé said the chicken sandwich was just ok. The fries were tasty though. Our server was very nice and attentive. The decor is super cute and fun! This place was busy and the music was on the louder side so everyone was talking pretty loudly. The table next to us was talking very loudly which didn't create the best atmosphere for our meal. This place is great for a lively brunch but might not be the spot if you're looking for a calmer meal. They do have an outdoor patio which is quieter. They had a few pancakes that caught my eye so maybe I'll come back and try them. read more

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Finally visited the new location and it was just as cute as the former and definitely bigger! I wish they made it more spacious because you don't have room to sit without being bumped. The decor was just as cute though! They have the cutest photo op swing and it's still very barn-y and homey. Just like the other location there's still no reservations so we had to put our name down and wait like 15 min. Not too bad. We were seated and our waiter was nice but they were packed so service was slow. All servers were just running around with no space. It's sad they filled it up to get more heads in and didn't think of the comfort aspect. For our drinks, I believe they were both seasonal drinks (unless mine is the fixer upper). I'm usually not a cafe drink person but the hibiscus tea sounded so good and I loved it! It was perfectly bitter and sweet and refreshing. My gf had a seasonal latte and liked that too. They do drinks WELL. As for the food I think the pancakes were seasonal. We had the ricotta pancakes and really didn't like it. It had so much melted cream or whatever it was on top that made it soggy. Flavor was there but I wish it was on the side to dip or something. The item was replaced I think! The Que Churro was pretty good but very sweet. We enjoyed the steak and eggs most because of all the flavor but it was served cold. Overall I think it'd be a good experience if we came on a random week day which is unfortunate because who can! I like that they try different things though. read more

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Really excellent. I got the lox egg Benedict and coffee of course. Delicious and great service. Can't wait to go here again. Nice atmosphere. I really love Metuchen. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning and was packed already! They do not take reservations but was easily able to get a table for 2 at 11am. The inside space is large and beautifully decorated and the outdoor area is really cute as well. The staff are super friendly and service was quick. We got the spicy avocado toast with bacon which was absolutely delicious and the bacon was perfectly crispy. We also got the fluff cake flight which was also incredible and the Nutella one was my favorite. We got a side of seasoned potatoes which were also amazing and fruit which I would not necessarily recommend as you just get a few blueberries and strawberries. Everything was delicious and would absolutely come back! read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Fluff Cake Flight, Avo Toast (Spicy) with bacon, Seasoned Potatoes, Side of Seasonal Fruit - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Love the atmosphere of this comfy, cozy brunch spot! All of the food we had was very tasty & the coffee was made to perfection. Although we had a few hiccups with our orders, the waitress & manager were both incredible at making sure things were rectified & that we were satisfied with our service. Their level of professionalism & care for their customers definitely showed! We will be returning to try more delicious things from their menu soon! read more

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So I've given this spot a few try's before leaving a review. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful! But everything else is just okay. Service: Iffy each time I've gone. Either I or someone at my table has gotten at least something off with their order almost each time. First few times I went was when they first opened the new location, so I thought it might be that but it's not. Food: Good! But not great. The prices are definitely a bit high for the area and the food isn't good enough to make up for it. Also random but I do think it's odd that they have substitutions for pork but you can't actually substitute it for a small up charge, you have to fully buy the other meat as a side. Always think it's taking advantage a bit when places do this. For reference, I got one of the breakfast bowls where the meat was a small portion of it, not the whole meal. Drinks: Specials are very overpriced and again just okay. Wait time: Waits can get super long, and they don't take reservations (unless it's a big party) or do an online waitlist. This means you can't put your name down unless you come in person. I think this would make the experience a lot better if it was implemented! read more

My wife wanted to try this place for some time and we finally got the chance since we were in the area. The place was nice, a bit trendy, and quaint. Seems like a spot for a lot of influencers or Instagram posts. People were really dressed up for simple brunch. LOL. Food was very good. I had the Birria Omelette while my wife had the Salmon Eggs Benedict. Both dishes were tasty and very filling. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They let us stay a bit more past closing. This spot is worth going to for good Brunch. They do seem to have better portions than Turning Point. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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Absolute great experience here on a random weekday morning. Decided to take my spouse on a spontaneous brunch date and picked this place. So glad I did, the service was spectacular and the food was even better. Our waitress recommended some great drinks and food. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Such a lovely brunch spot in NJ. The aesthetic and vibe were cute. The food came in big portions and the options were endless on the menu. Overall the flavors were absolutely wonderful. Our service was also top notch as our waiter was attentive and kind. He recommended some options that he liked as well. read more

Met a friend on a Thursday morning at 10am for brunch. Food was tasty, however EXPENSIVE. We ordered one plate of eggs with bacon, potatoes and toast and one order of French toast with berry compote and shared. We also had a single glass of OJ and a fancy mango drink of some kind (I didn't drink that one lol). Food was tasty, service was fine. The reason for the low stars is because the hostess came to our table to tell us "there's a 90 minute table limit" and then asked us to leave. Brunch cost us $60 and we left a 22% tip. This was 11:30 am, PLENTY of tables open, NO ONE waiting for a table. If you're catching up with friends, NOT the place to go. read more

My first review was for their old location which is now Maria's Brunch and this updated one is for their location on New Street. I've been here quite a few times now and it is still good. The new location is beautiful, you can tell they really thought out the details and stuck to an aesthetic. The wait might be long on the weekends during peak brunch times so definitely try to get there and get on the waitlist as soon as possible. I haven't had a bad meal there yet. Service could sometimes be hit or miss but no big issues. Would still recommend coming to try it at least once. read more

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Everything on their menu is soooo good. Drinks, food, just everything! Be ready to wait for a table though. They're always busy!

This is a cute cafe, nice decor and great service. The food was good but very overpriced. And for those prices I would expect a little more attention to details on the actual food. Chocolate chip pancakes were fluffy, good consistency, but unfortunately they were salty (everyone in my family tasted and we all agreed). The yogurt parfait - you can't really mess this one up but I would like a little more granola crunchiness. They skimped. French toast - objectively, a good but very rich dish. However, not really what I would call French toast. It's just very large "blocks" of bread, flavoured on the outside and with topping. But the super thick cut won't let the bread soak through like a normal French toast. Finally - house coffee was really not good. It's not a bad place but I would probably not return. read more

I came here after hearing all the hype over Hatch 44, known for their fresh brunch food and specialty coffees. The restaurant was cute and trendy. I came around 10:30am and waited 15 minutes for a seat. Service was super friendly and helpful, and good came quickly. I had a cinnamon roll latte and the avocado toast. Had to take 1 star off because I could not swap my egg type on the avocado toast. I wanted over easy but they would not substitute for the scrambled it came with. I customized but with an upcharge on the already well priced dish. Overall the food was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and fresh to order. Total for two for breakfast came to over $70. read more

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This morning we finally visited Hatch 44 Cafe in Metuchen, New Jersey a place I've been meaning to try for over a year and I'm so glad we did. We arrived at just the right time before the rush, which made the experience even better. The ambiance is beautiful: very nicely decorated, bright, and spacious, with plenty of room to sit comfortably. We were seated right away, and the service was excellent from start to finish-friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We ordered a cappuccino and hot chocolate, and both were absolutely amazing (as you can see from the pictures). For food, we went with the Chicken Scoop-waffles with chicken-and the Fiesta Scramble Bowl. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and very filling. Honestly, from drinks to food, it was a grand slam across the board. There are lots of menu options, the quality is top-notch, and the staff truly makes the experience enjoyable. As we were getting ready to leave, the place started filling up quickly-clearly a very popular spot. I also loved the charm of the town of Metuchen and can't wait to come back to try more dishes. Even more excited for their upcoming Ridgewood location, which will be a little closer to home. Highly recommend! read more

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Finally got to try out this beautiful restaurant and it did not disappoint! From decor to the exquisite taste it is definitely a place to come and visit. We were seated pretty quickly on arrival. We both ordered the iced teddy graham latte which was delicious; they even added real teddy grahams into the drink. We had seen blueberry pancakes on instagram but they were able to accommodate us and make us blueberry pancakes with a berry compote. The pancakes were out of this world! so fluffy with a thin crisp. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Another great day eating here. The farina is still good. My hot chocolate with espresso was delicious. We were a large group and the reservation times for a large group are limited. But their service to a group of 11 was great. They brought most of the food very quickly. read more

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Super cute brunch spot. The place is small and gets packed so be prepared to wait on the weekend. It's also BYOB which is always nice. The food itself was only ok in my opinion. I wish the menu was a little more diverse and had some more options. The food was decent but I don't see this becoming a frequent addition to my rotation read more

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