Went on a busy Saturday morning. Went inside which was lively and lovely and was told we would have to wait since our entire party wasn't there yet. We were seated near the door where there was quite a bit of breeze that came in every time the door opened, so much so, I had to sit with my coat on. Ordered a cup of coffee with almond milk and though it came pretty quickly it was room temperature. Asked for another hot cup of coffee and unfortunately it took them three tries to get me one that was hot. I got the veggie omelet and it was good. Nothing to write home about.- your basic omelet with home fries. They did have gluten free bread so my friend was super happy. read more

Love everything about this place. It looks so chic, centrally located, such pretty vibes inside and outside. We were seated right away, the service was top notch. Our server was the best. But we also saw the others doing the similar job around the cafe. The good omg! Was delicious. For steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection - so tender and juicy - just how it should be for brunch. And the home cooked fries were next level. It has chimichurri sauce on it - it was heaven! The drinks came out great as well. read more

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Go to the diner across the street instead. Better food and prices. The "Lox Benedict" was inedible. Smoked hollandaise?? More like smoked walpaper paste. The Egg plater was "meh". The potatoes were hard and oversalted, like they were on the flat top for hours. We won't be returning. read more

Trendy brunch spot that serves delicious food. The restaurant is spacious and beautifully decorated, which definitely contributes to the overall vibe. While the menu is large, I usually have a hard time finding a dish that appeals to me, and end up ordering the Chicken Scoop (which, admittedly, is the best chicken & waffles dish I've ever had). Today my husband took over the Chicken Scoop and I went with a special on the menu, the Croque Madame Sando, which was equally delicious. Our food was delivered quickly by a food runner, but our waitress was inattentive. Prices also exceed the higher end on many of the dishes, even considering today's standards. Overall, the food truly is tasty but there are areas to improve! read more

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I wish I came here a year ago when I first heard about Hatch! Hatch was the perfect brunch. I wanted something yummy and casual and this far exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious! My favorite was the risotto! I'm not usually a fan but you can't not try this! My only complaint would be the table size. We were a table of 6 and between the drinks and food we didn't fit at the table. We couldn't all Order flights because there wasn't enough space. But overall I'd return and can't wait to try the Bradley beach location. read more

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Expensive and the food was average. The service was not great and would prefer going to a coffee shop or diner over this place. read more

The food was fresh, very high quality ingredients that you can tear with each and every bite. The empanadas were so delicious! Definitely not greasy and freshly made. My coffee drink was made just right, and I appreciated their seasonal offerings. The service was quick, my server was knowledgeable and help in advising us on the menu. The ambiance was also clean, warm, cozy and very welcoming. The restaurant had a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and it just made me feel like I was in Brooklyn or the city somewhere! I felt very comfortable. read more

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Went here on a beautiful Saturday morning for breakfast/brunch. Did not have a reservation but was promptly sat when we arrived. Upon getting seated our waitress arrived fairly quickly with some glasses of water, asked us had we been there before, went through a brief explanation of how things went & gave us time to look over the menu after she took our drink order. Our waitress was great for the most part, very attentive but not intrusive. Gave a great explanation of the menu, their seasonal items & how long the food would take as each meal is prepared fresh to order. She was very thorough with her explanations & left no detail out (so I assumed). There were various times where she asked out how our food was & when we asked for a small item or even she offered herself she ( I would hope) forgot to mention that those items would be an extra charge. I had the matcha latte which left me wanting more. As a fan of matcha I don't think I would have it again, just wasn't for me. My companion had the dulce de leche coffee & was not a fan of it either. Now to the food, the pancakes were ok, nothing out of this world or gave me the feeling of needing to have them again. They were a little on the dryer side but the (small) maple syrup came in handy with that. The turkey bacon (that was suggested by the waitress to ask for well done to make sure it would come out at least a little crispy) was in fact not well done, came out about room temperature & was just ok . The chicken scoop was the star of the show (& one of their most popular items on their menu), the chicken was seasoned well, not over cooked & came out hot. The waffles were big, soft interior, crispy exterior & delicious. It was paired with bacon jam & what seemed like their homemade maple mustard syrup (which was really good). Would I come here again? Sure. Will I be trying other items off the menu instead of what we tried? Absolutely. This restaurant is located in the downtown of a beautiful small town. Filled with a bunch of local businesses all in walking distance of each other. Side note: they are byob, so if you're going for brunch & want some liquid courage, make sure to stop somewhere to grab a bottle of champagne or stop by the liquor store which is located about 1 block away. read more

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The ambiance is aesthetically pleasing and cozy! The workers and staff are nice. I enjoyed everything especially the savory menu.

The place is overhyped in my opinion! The food was decent but the service was great.i got the chorizo scramble which barely had any chorizo and my husband got a sandwich. The sandwich was better than my food but nothing stood out for us. The flavors were lacking and the food was bland. This wasn't my cup of tea but it's a cute spot with a lot of seating. I believe they also have a byob brunch option! read more

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food and service was excellent as usual! Our server Mariana was awesome! Cordial, professional and experienced! love that place!

I liked this location! In a cute town. Pros: The wait wasn't too long considering how busy they were; 25 min for 2 people - Very affordable! $55 after tip and taxes - Great decorations. It has a "willow and whisk" vibe if any of you are familiar with that place Cons: - Almost no parking nearby, expect to circle the block for a while or park a few blocks away - There was a hair in my avocado toast - wait staff quickly got rid of it and replaced it!!! But just saying. - This is a personal thing, but it's hot inside. I was SWEATING within minutes. read more

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Came here for breakfast on a weekday and was surprised to see an almost full house! I love the new location and decor, very girly and pink!! Great place for content, for my Instagram & TikTok girlies. GET THE COQUITO CAFE! There's no liquor but tbh it doesn't need it! Reminiscent flavors of actual coquito with a coffee twist. It was so good. This is a winter special though so it'll be on the menu temporarily. The birria grilled cheese was delicious! Huge portion size and the consome was delicious!! I wish it came out a little hotter. The fries pairs perfectly with this meal. Highly recommend. Steak & eggs were solid. Tasted good and very filling. I remember this menu item from their last location. The presentation of the dish changed but the same great flavors were there! read more

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I'd heard about Hatch 44 enough times that I finally gave in, figured it'd be one of those cute, modern brunch spots that actually lives up to the hype. It's right on New Street, always packed, so expectations were high going in. But honestly? Way too inflated. Just because a place has the right location, sleek decor, and that "Instagram brunch" aesthetic doesn't mean the food matches the vibe. The omelette came out looking decent until I spotted a hair strand in it pulled it out, tried to move past it... and then, sure enough, a 2nd hair strand was found buried in the coffee-flavored French toast. 2 separate dishes. 2 separate hair strands. At that point, it didn't matter how nice the lighting was or how full the place looked. The whole experience just screamed overhyped. Hatch 44 might draw the brunch crowd, but the food quality just doesn't live up to the hype. read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Omelette and coffee flavored French toast - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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First and foremost this place is definitely Instagram worthy. The presentation of the food and drinks is excellent! The service is really great, but important to note that they have a 1.5hr time limit per table and won't seat you unless the entire party is present. It's a big restaurant with lots of seating and windows to brighten up the place. We ordered the chicken and waffles, the fluffy pancakes and the French toast and a few of the specialty lattes. The French toast was by far the star! The chicken and waffles was a little dry as was the pancakes I am not a huge latte fan but these were excellent Overall I give it a 4/5 - would I come back? Maybe for the French toast and lattes but at $80 for the entire meal it's a little excessive read more

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This place is beautifully decorated, but I must say you cannot make any additions to the omelette.

Hach44 Cafe was amazing! Gabriel was sooo good - super attentive and friendly. We ordered pancakes, a burger, and steak & eggs, and everything came out delicious and fresh. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

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I absolutely love it here. I come here every time I play hookey. I'm the Yelp Dutches here for a reason. lol. Service and food is amazing. 2 bathroom stalls. No parking. Beautiful and spacious. The coffee bar is so cute. read more

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Our server Tina made this a 5 star experience. Friendly and accommodating and helpful. The food, we both had the Fiesta Bowl, was delicious. I consider this an upscale, trendy diner type place. Nice furnishings and well decorated. It's a little pricey but for 2PM on a Friday, they had quite a crowd. read more

I've been to the new location a handful of times and I've always had a good experience! The restaurant is spacious and very nicely decorated. Servers have always been attentive and friendly. The food is always good! During my last visit I tried the Avo Toast and really enjoyed it. I shared the Classic Savy with my husband and it was delicious! This place gets busy and doesn't take reservations. I've been lucky with my arrival time since I have not had a long wait time. read more

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Food was great! Service was quick and friendly. Restaurant was super crowded but big space. Wait was about 45 minutes for a table. read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Farmer's Platter, Butter Milk Jack, The Spicy Chick - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Hatch 44 Cafe has easily become one of my favorite spots in New Jersey! My friend and I visited on a Sunday morning and since she's visited before, she knew the game plan. Arrive around 8-8:30am to avoid crowds as they do not take reservations unless you have 6-8 guests. Since we arrived early, we were seated right away. There were about 2-3 other tables with customers at this time. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful and I loved the music playing in the background. Now down to business... the food and drinks! We really wanted to try the mimosa flight but I forgot the bottle of champagne at home (it's BYOB). So we ordered mocktails which rotate through different specials. For my meal, the Hatchatarian was calling my name. Grilled eggplant, fried tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, spinach and garlic mayo spread on a grilled herb panini served with French fries. DELICIOUS! We also ordered the Coffee Cream French Toast which was recommended to me by many. They definitely live up to the hype. The coffee flavor isn't too overwhelming and the French toast are like clouds. By the time we finished, the cafe and street parking were filling up. Highly suggest getting here early. I also cannot wait to take a drive down to South Jersey and visit their new Bradley Beach location. read more

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This is a hipster, trendy brunch spot. We've been here several times and the food is good. The first time I was here, I ordered the chicken scoop and it was really good! The second time, I ordered the fiesta bowl and third time, I ordered one of the summer series- the blackened shrimp tacos. All were really good. The shrimp tacos were delicious but not very hearty. If you're not too hungry, then this will work. There is a cute swing in the back, a great photo drop. It gets really crowded here - the first 2 times we were there around 10. We were able to get a table right away and service was quick. The third time, we were there around 11, and we had to wait about 45 minutes, service was slow and food took a long time. The only complaint I have is that the music is too loud. We have to shout to hear our conversations. read more

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Been dying to try this place and so glad I got to finally go yesterday. Super cute place. The decor was adorable. The service was excellent. Jasmine was our waitress and she was so sweet and patient and gave us great recommendations. The Dulce de leche cafe was tasty and not overly sweet. We loved the food. It was all serviced perfectly and it was tasty. Overall I will come back. Definitely worth a visit read more

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Hatch 44 was good however the food took forever that I ended up taking some of it home as it took a while to come out and they would be closing soon. The place is absolutely beautiful but it definitely does get packed on the weekends. I also did not love that I had to ask the server and other staff members for things that should've been provided, such as sugar , syrup, napkins, and ketchup. Not sure if it was because it was so busy but it felt like it was hard to get anyone's attention. Overall the late was good and so were the waffles but the cinnamon churro waffle was very sweet for my liking. read more

I finally got brunch from here on a weekday! We were one of the first people in the restaurant at 8:30am and by 9am the place started to fill up Ambiance - This place is beautifully decorated- love the many plants around the room and boho style decor. - plenty of natural lighting Service - friendly and attentive staff - food came quickly Food - chorizo empanada- very mini, flaky shell. Chorizo was as expected perfectly spicy and salty. I love the chimichurri and hot sauce( vinegar based like Tabasco) - fiesta bowl- the bowl was so filling and had a perfect ratio of scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese, avocado, crema, corn, pickled onions. I just wish it had more chips to go with it Overall I loved eating here and I'll definitely be back to try some of their other seasonal dishes! read more

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Hatch 44 is a really cute, trendy cafe where I was very excited to try their brunch options, but found the food to be lackluster. -AMBIANCE- The ambiance is probably what draws most people in. You'll probably find a lot of social media influencers coming here for the cute backdrops and the tiny swing near the neon sign. The restaurant doesn't take reservations unless you have a large party and the wait was around 45 min for a table for 4 on a Sunday where they will text you when your table is ready. They are dog friendly where your can bring your pup out on the outdoor patio. It was also quite cold out with the sun coming in and out so would help if they have some heat lamps. -FOOD- They have some really unique options and what I really liked was their variety of seasonal specialties and drinks. However, for a place that charges NYC prices, the food quality didn't live up to it. I ordered the Chicken Scoop ($22.50)...A take on classic chicken and waffles. Unfortunately, I was disappointed and found my dish to be flavorless. The maple that they drizzled over the crispy chicken skin made it soggy and the inside of the chicken was just lukewarm. I also did not finish my waffles since they were quite dry. The fiesta scramble bowl sounded good in theory, but the execution was a bit lacking. -SERVICE- Service was okay. It's understandable they are very busy on the weekends but one of our friends found a sugar paper packet soaked in the bottom of her coffee cup after drinking it which is completely unacceptable. Hatch 44 also adds a 3.5% credit card convenience fee. Overall, wanted to like it but the bland food and poor service doesn't justify coming back. read more

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So good. Made it back at the new location in town and it didn't disappoint! Tried the churro French toast - yum and an iced chai! Others ordered brunchin burger and birria grilled cheese. Yum. Everyone loved what they ordered! They also do a great job at offering seasonal items and changing up the menu. Such a solid spot! Fills up quick on weekends! read more

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The service was excellent at the cute trendy café. However it was crowded and noisy. I ordered classic French toast with side of eggs. The French toast was basically bread with a toast glace. The scrambled eggs were dry and tasteless. They brewed my coffee fresh which was nice. read more

Looks like they renovated the inside, looks completely different in a good way! Seems like menu also got a revamp, many cool mock tail and drink options. read more

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Came in for brunch today and was happy to see that for once, the place wasn't packed. Sat outside on the patio, where it was quiet, and there was a nice breeze. Ordered the Mini Pancakes for my toddler son, which he loved. I chose the Avo Toast and Que Churro waffle (sans Caramel sauce), for myself. Waffles were tasty, but caked in cinnamon sugar, so I only ate half. Took the rest home for later. Avocado Toast was generous in serving size, and well blended. Would have liked a tad more flavor in the avocado mash, but I ate every bite! Our server, Mericis, was outstanding. She was polite, knowledgeable and attentive, checking in regularly to make sure we were ok. She patiently explained all the specials and suggested the Bees Knees drink, something I wouldn't have otherwise tried. It was actually pretty good! Would definitely return. read more

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Very cute brunch spot! Was told the wait would be around 30-40 mins for saturday brunch, but we ended up getting seated in around 15-20 mins. I got the "Just In Lime For Summer" which was a seasonal dish. It was good, but very sweet - a bit too sweet for my liking unfortunately. I couldn't finish the entire thing. Inside was clean and well decorated. I parked in a nearby parking garage. I would definitely come back again to try a different dish! read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Just in Lime for Summer - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Hatch 44 is my favorite brunch place in Metuchen. It's so good that there is always a long wait on weekends but trust me, it's worth it. The aesthetic is very cute- they even have a little rope swing with a cute backdrop fThey have lots of options for different dietary restrictions, so everyone is able to enjoy something. Their breakfast and lunch foods are all great. I've had their pancakes, their parfaits, and the hatchetarian sandwich. They have all been good and I would order them again. They also have cute seasonal foods and drinks. read more

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Food was really good! Flavorful & creative. The ambiance is boho vibes it's super cute. I believe it's BYOB. The service was okay, the host was missing for a good 5-10 minutes but we were seated right away party of 2 on a holiday, food came out pretty quick. The prices are pretty hefty but it's a cute date spot or nice brunch. read more

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If you read most of the reviews which say overhyped I got to agree. But in reality it's not overhyped they are mostly fake reviews. Best thing going for it is the atmosphere. Service was horrible waiter made snide remarks and food was barely average. The martiniespresso drink was good though. If you want a place to take photos sure go here, otherwise go to Maria's down the street much better service and food. read more

Hatch44 has a really cute and cozy ambiance and definitely a good spot for brunch or catching up with friends. I tried the Teddy Graham drink and loved it. The food was good, but I felt like it could've used a bit more flavor. Still, the service was friendly and overall I had a great time. Would come back for the vibe and drinks for sure! read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

New location, same great food! Excellent customer service as per usual. Pretty chill vibe and trendy as you can get. read more

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Food options for vegetarians are plentiful and delicious too! A cute and cozy spot that expanded its space to accommodate seating! It can sometimes get busy/a little loud if you planned on getting some work done however a must try if you're in the area. read more

Hatch 44 Cafe - Waffle French Toast - Cafes Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Come here for the vibes bc it's gorgeous inside and outside with a photo ops area. The food is not bad but don't expect to be blown away...the prices are also not cheap - my rating is more accurately a 3.8 for the food. The one item that I thought was surprisingly good was the meat patty in their burger - it's seasoned very well and the meat itself is very flavourful. I wasn't a fan of the birria eggstra bout it omelette ($19.95) - the birria was overly salty. Fiesta Scramble Bowl ($16.50) - scrambled eggs with pork, potatoes, seasoning. Not bad. Panquesito Tres Leches ($18.95) - guava infused pancakes soaked in sweet cream lechera topped with queso mousse, guava sauce, house granola, and fresh fruit. It sounds impressive but I couldn't really taste the guava in the pancake even though it was supposedly guava infused. It was pretty good but not amazing. Open Face Brunchin Burger ($24.95) - this is good, in particular their patties are good, but it's a very small burger so I think this is too expensive. I've been here a couple of times and the servers were always friendly but we had to ask for more water. Overall it's a really cute place and great for catching up with friends. read more

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A rare 5 stars for the fantastic eatery. Ambiance is light and for some reason it smells really good in there but not in a way that counteracts the food. My friend Grace recommended it to me and I enjoyed their avocado toast with an espresso as she got their French toast as a self proclaimed "French toast girlie" this is her go to. Service was very accommodating with customizing my order and they confirmed it with me a few times to make sure they got it perfect. Would definitely go back and take anyone I valued here. read more

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