La Vie En Rose is a true hidden gem in Bergen County. I've been many times and have never had a bad meal. The food is fantastic, and the rotating specials keep every visit interesting. The atmosphere is simple and unfussy, and it feels like a cozy country restaurant tucked away from the bustle. It's a place I keep coming back to. read more

Always nice to visit a small, cozy, hometown Cafe with various egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, quiche, 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. read more

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Finally was able to come and try this adorable brunch spot in Waldwick. My biggest complaint would be 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. read more

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The food was great! Everything on the menu looked so good, I hard a very hard time picking my dish. I literally wanted to try everything! I ended up getting eggs and smashed potatoes and my friend got eggs with corn beef hash. We also got brownies and there were divine and very generous in size. read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Eggs and corn beef hash - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

Service was so-so but polite servers. The Egg Benedict with salmon was not worth 20 bucks. The english muffin wasn't toasted properly. Stick with the French toast or pancake varieties.The owner or manager occupies a table in the tight space.The owner/ manager doesn't have the personality to greet people appropriately. Ambiance is lacking.The counter with the desserts/ croissants is the focus of the room.I would return ,but I wouldn't get excited about it. read more

Love this bakery cafe! While space is limited as others have mentioned, this is a gem in Waldwick! In the summer they have outdoor seating that doubles it's capacity. This appears to be a family run business because I see the same faces every time I visit and they keep the place meticulously cleaned. I routinely order bakery items and appreciate that they take advanced orders of cookies, cakes, seasonal items, etc. all of which are good! On my first visit, I ordered special pear & cinnamon crepe (not pictured) with a generous portion of pear filling. I also ordered the southwest eggs Benedict that is served over corn bread rather than a biscuit. The altered hollandaise sauce has a slight kick and bits of bacon. read more

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Great brunch spot! My friend and I went to La Vie En Rose in Waldwick for brunch over the weekend, and it was such a nice experience. The place has a cozy, welcoming vibe, kind of like a cute French café. I got the Florentine Egg Benedict with sautéed spinach, and it was perfect--everything was cooked just right. My friend had the Quiche Lorraine, and she loved it too. We also shared a walnut and apricot scone and a slice of coffee almond cake, and both were so good! The scone was buttery, the cake was full of flavor, and they went perfectly with our coffee and tea. The staff was super friendly and made us feel really comfortable. They were attentive without being over the top, which we appreciated. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a relaxing brunch with delicious food and great service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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One of the gems in the quaint town of Waldwick. I attend here about once a month on a weekend morning. While it is a little pricy, it is always quality. Their French onion soup is fantastic and will always get you the desired cheese pull. They have both inside and outdoor seating, and the waitstaff is always attentive. Keep up the great work. read more

What an amazing little place. Incredibly french skilled cooking with tremendous creativity. We love coming here for breakfast or brunch or lunch. Best scones you will ever eat. Does not matter what entry you get you will love it. They're quiches and salads and eggs can't be beat read more

Cute bakery/cafe in the heart of waldwick. It's small but we were able to be seated quickly during the brunch rush. They have a nice menu, with specials on the weekends. I opted for the regular eggs Benedict and my mom got the Florentine version. The food came out timely and they did the eggs Benedict perfectly. My only complaint was the salad, which was bland and lacked flavor (normally I love a salad with eggs Benedict!). We didn't get any bakery items but I would come back to try them. read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

Great place. Wonderful food & great people. Especially love the baked goods. This is a talented baker. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. read more

Great food at reasonable prices. Florentine eggs benedict ($15) was perfect! Everyone was happy with their food. read more

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Very cute and cool space with great looking pastries, nice small menu and friendly staff. I only had one thing, and the coffee, but the appearance of the goods and the quality of what I had was very nice, professionally made and presented. Looking forward to trying again. read more

What a find! So happy that I stumbled upon this place after looking for a good brunch spot. The food here is mouth watering and fresh. Everything comes out nice and hot and you can tell the cook takes their time creating these delicious masterpieces. I love the ambiance and how quiet it is unlike the new places that are popping out. We ordered the loaded potatoes and eggs and the breakfast burrito. We also added a side of has-browns and sausages with 2 vanilla lattes. Definitely a place to add on your list if you are in Bergen county. read more

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Gorgeous place, gorgeous food and you will feel gorgeous if you go. Incredible coffee. Baked goods are to die for. But sit down and have a meal, you will not regret it. Make a reservation the place is small - but they can accommodate a table of 6 or maybe more as long as you make a reservation. Go fill the place up and speak French while you enjoy the great food. read more

Lack of attentiveness, coffee was blah, Salad prices through the roof (nothing special), quiche dough was chewy bottom part looked uncooked and super greasy, waitress was aloof, you could hear chatter and laughing in the back. I guess we came on their lunch break instead of ours. I was told rumors about this place being bought, but still gave it a try. Business isn't a priority but yet somehow it's still standing. Rather go to Matthew's Diner around the corner or HoHoKus Inn for lunch. I know what I'm paying for and not gambling away! Haha read more

My first time here. It's very small. Most seating is close to the door and drafty in winter. Tables are extremely close The food was good but not many healthy options. I'm dieting so not many choices. I chose the frittata made with egg whites and it was very tiny Everyone else's meals look good but full of items I can't eat Scones. Potatoes and meats and cheese I guess I would give it another try when I can enjoy the entire menu Service was fine read more

Dropped by yesterday for brunch, the Service staff was pleasant and professional. I had the chicken ceasar sandwich which was moist and delicious. I Highly recommend. read more

I usually like to visit at least three times before writing a review but this was that good I couldn't help myself. I enjoyed the atmosphere as much as the food. A great vibe in this quaint bistro. Love that they had a great variety of music playing. Hubby enjoyed the loaded smashed eggs which had two eggs over smashed potatoes with cheddar cheese bacon sour cream and scallions. A great late night eat after a night out! I enjoyed the Croque Madame, a croissant loaded with Gruyere, Dijon bechamel with an egg over easy. Portions are large so come hungry! Beautiful outdoor seating too. read more

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adorable authentic delicious cafe. i was recently introduced to this cute little cafe and i can't believe how great it is. I'll definitely be returning again. the place is very small and they don't serve food every day, but everything they make is made to order and made with love. i had some fresh squeezed orange juice, a DELICIOUS cappuccino, and light and airy french toast with peaches. if you've never stopped by before i highly recommend that you check out this cafe. read more

quiche sandwiches scones almond pastry all absolutely amazing recommend highly excellent read more

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Excellent food and desserts! Highly recommend, make a reservation, the place is small.

The brewed decaf coffee was great. The Home Fries were delicious. Something very special about them. I will go ahead to have these again. I feel like there must be some sort of acid in there, like a vinegar or a lemon. The bacon was close to perfect. Crispy and not too thick. The Loaded Smashed Potato was really yummy. The fruit selection was glorious! Nice and big and fresh. Eggs were tasty. No gluten free or gluten friendly options. read more

I give this place stars for decor and what could be. The lost stars are attributed to the disinterested waitress, the lack of sear on the $27 dollar crab cake salad, the tasteless vinaigrette and the overall uncomfortable feel in this small easy to manage space. I had to ask for every last thing- a coffee refill, one glass of water , the check . And they were not busy . read more

Enjoyed our breakfast - the food, the service and the casual restaurant atmosphere which was cozy and friendly

This place has horrible horrible customer service. I have never met anyone more rude than the owner Bill. We waited for an hour for our table, and when I went to just announce that I was here, (since our phone conversation was not clear) knowing that my table was at 12 noon, his response was very rude. Then after waiting for an hour, and beyond 12, when my husband just wanted to check what the status was, he responded very rudely. A place can have good food, but if the service is bad, it's totally not worth it. And to think we supported them when they first opened and referred so many of our friends to go there. Sorry Bill but your attitude stinks!!! I know you are not going to lose anything by losing one patron, but I hope it makes you rethink your attitude, and how you need to talk to your customers!! read more

Adorable little spot for brunch or bakery items. Had brunch here for a bunch of our friends - did outdoor dining right under the heaters. I called a couple times beforehand to make the reservation and confirm the day before, and everyone who answered the phone was so friendly and kind. The table was prepared when we arrived, so we didn't have to wait at all. Server was friendly and everyone seemed to enjoy their brunch. I like how they had non dairy milk options for our coffee. Spinach and gruyere frittata was really fresh. After brunch, we went inside to purchase some bakery items. Inside is small so it felt crowded (it was prime time for lunch at that point). The owner was very kind and made sure our experience was great! read more

As a new NJ resident, I was super excited to check out the food scene in this area. My best friend was visiting and we were eager to try this place in particular. It looked like it was a bit busy, but it was understandable since it was Sunday at noon. We didn't wait too long to get a table but we sat at that table for 30 minutes waiting for a waitress.... 30 minutes. Never in my years of serving tables did I witness someone not even get greeted by their waitress. We would've been ok with the wait but we were ignored for 40 minutes, not even a cup of water or utensils were brought to us. We were outside and I'm assuming the waitress who had the tables next to us was our waitress. She came several times to refill their water, drop meals, their desserts, and drop their check. Every single time she made eye contact and then ignored us. At this this point we had had enough and were getting ready to leave. I decided to make one last stop at the door before taking off. We observed as the manager helped the people in front of us and then turned to us afterwards. It was clear that we were unhappy but we decided not to make a spectacle. I asked him how we were supposed to order since no one had come to greet or take our order. He replied by asking if no one had come over when it was obvious that he knew the answer already. We then asked him to be honest if they had time to take our order since we had ready spent close to 45 minutes waiting. He instructed the waitress to take our drink order and left to check with the kitchen. When he returned, he informed us that it wasn't possible for them to get our order ready in time for us to leave for our next commitment. We were disappointed and made a point to never even think about wasting our time here again. I don't recommend that anyone set foot at this restaurant unless you don't care about your time being wasted and the inconsiderate staff. read more

The best brunch I've had in a while ! I've passed La Vie weekly when dropping my daughter off at pre-school. I've been intrigued by the inviting and pleasant exterior with people always there, even during the week. We decided to go for their weekend brunch with my parents. I called and made a reservation for 6 because the space is very small especially if the weather doesn't permit the use of the outdoor tables. Trying to get somewhere on time with 2 little ones doesn't always work in your favor. However, although we were running late, when I called to give them the heads up , they were nice enough to save the table for us even though I know Space is so limited . The brunch menu is extensive and every single item sounded great . Everyone was beyond impressed with the food with some of the stars being: good bloody Mary's ( virgin , it's byob ) , huevos rancheros , crab cake eggs Benedict , and amazing blueberry-lemon cake . Everyone talked about going back on the ride home. I feel nothing less then 5 stars from start to finish. read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Crab Cake Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

I have gotten pastries from here several times, they have very very good scones. Chocolate chip cookies, & brownies. These items are my fav. Not a fan of their lemon bars. Looking forward to try and get there for brunch someday soon. Def worth a try if your in the area or need something to bring someplace. read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Cinnamon scone - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

great coffee, make sure you try the rasberry nut bar. Fast service, we will be back. read more

Love this place. Excellent choices with quality ingredients. The service is friendly and helpful.

One of the best breakfast, lunch, and brunch places in the area! The food is always delicious and the service is lovely. The breads and treats at the counter are all delicious. read more

Well this is my second time eating at this quaint little spot. There is a real nice menu that they have, lots of interesting choices. One better than the next. The bad , is service. It would bad to actually call it service. Can't get a smile out of anyone, it seems like they are doing us a favor. Owners did not say hi, no acknowledgement. Even an employee said happy mother's day and the owners did not even acknowledge it. Absolute absurd that a hospitality place has no hospitality. It's a shame cause the food is really good read more

This place deserves zero stars, if only yelp allowed such a thing. Absolutely horrible service. Someone nailed it in a previous review, they are very unaccepting of "foreign" or any other ethnic background. Absolutely dodged my family the whole time, i was appalled ive never been to a place where there is such kind of behavior. People like this should not own a business if you are treating your customers with such disrespect, its very unfair and puts life into perspective that there are just some places to avoid and i assure you this is one of them. It really saddens me to say this. Such a shame. read more

Great food great people great coffee! And they are very attentive to your coffee cup they all often for refills. Love it

I fell in love with this little cafe on my last day in New Jersey! I'm so sad I didn't find it sooner. The seating is limited so you may have to wait but it is worth it! We sat outside to avoid a wait. Inside they have an array of fresh baked goodies - muffins, croissants, cookies, scones! I went on a Sunday, and they have a special brunch menu to order from. I ordered the avocado toast with an egg and a side of fruit. So yummy! The fruit was fresh, the avocado was green, and the egg perfectly cooked! It also came with a side of greens. The owner was very friendly and welcoming as well! I only wish I could have returned to try more items before leaving! read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

This was the last café we went to have brunch before quarantine! The space is small, and holds probably around 10 tables. The brunch menu is great, and they also sell baked cookies and cakes for takeout at the counter. The waitstaff is friendly, and the service is pretty fast. I also took home a baked dog treat for my dog. She was pretty happy about it. :) read more

We visited this small cafe for breakfast. The menu was above average, pretty good quality of food, but the service is sucks!!!! We will come back anyway!:)) I hope they will improve! read more

La Vie En Rose Bakery Cafe - Outside area - Bakeries Near Me - Waldwick, New Jersey

Food and service is always amazing ! Come here often, don't even have a fave everything is amazing !