Timing creates the clearest boundary. Breakfast wraps by 10 or 11am while brunch extends into early…read moreafternoon, and that later window permits the cocktail service that defines the experience. Each meal suits a different individual. Breakfast works for families with young children and time-pressed professionals. Brunch rewards couples, friend groups, and anyone treating the meal itself as the main event rather than a stop before one. Located at the intersection of two streets in Lodi, this hidden gem has brought us a wonderful experience where my partner, our friend, and I decided on brunch today. The reservation was easily made via their website. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the host at Summer and Autumn Cafe and were seated immediately in the back, which has a cozy, low-key, and intimate vibe with an open kitchen. Their menu is retrievable by scanning the QR code or a paper with many excellent options for breakfast, lunch, or brunch on weekends. We decided on the Meat Lover's Omelette, Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese, and Starvin' Marvin. We washed our meal with Iced Latte and regular Iced Coffee. Each order is cooked at the time of ordering, making it so that one's food is fresh out of the kitchen when served. Our food was plated beautifully and tasted great. The entire staff was polite and provided an excellent experience. Our server, Elianna was friendly and accommodating. The owner, Bill is very present and checks every table where we made small talk. You won't be disappointed.

Cute breakfast/brunch spot located in a quiet neighborhood. Food was delicious. I ordered the…read moreStarvin' Marvin with the tres leche French toast, every bite was tasty. Bacon was crisp well, potatoes were nicely seasoned and crisp, over easy eggs were perfectly cooked and the tres leche French toast was a yummy sweet addition to the plate. I also ordered the coquito latte - so yummy but the first latte had a piece of hair in it. Great food but not entirely family friendly -- it's a little tight to bring a baby in a stroller. Plus, as I was headed to the bathroom where I passed several employees no one bothered to give me a heads up the bathroom was too small to accommodate the stroller plus there was no changing table. Therefore, if you have a baby or toddler in diapers/pull ups, you wouldn't be able to change your child at this restaurant. Parking is free on street parking. Great kitchen, but the attention to detail, hygiene, and basic customer awareness really needs improvement.

After years of kicking myself in the ass for not getting here before 3 pm, i finally rolled up for…read moresome lunch. 4 stars alone just for the service. As soon as i walked in i was greeted by someone at the counter, seems like the owner or manager, he was incredibly welcoming and friendly. My server was sweet too and paid attention. although i was pleased with my meal, i think i made the wrong choice by getting what i did. i now realize i need to come back and get actual breakfast items because that seems to be the star of the show. however, the lunch specials are a great deal and i was on a bit of a budget. grilled cheese is incredibly simple and nothing to talk about. maybe they can add the option of 2 cheeses maybe add caramelized onions? it was just white bread with 1 slice of cheddar. it hit the spot and was melted fine, but really nothing exciting. the lunch special came with a soup and there were 3 choices this day. the onion soup was absolutely amazing. it was sweet and salty, and veggie friendly! i would get this again. fries were nothing special either. probably could have been cooked more. rice pudding was okay. i think it needed more sweetness or seasoning but it was a nice touch at the end of the meal. ps, all for $14? what a good deal.

While meandering around our local neighborhood, my husband and I stumbled upon this tiny diner and…read moregave it a try. We're so glad we did, because this hole in the wall turned out to be a diamond in the rough. With a nondescript exterior and limited signage, Foodies Diner is easy to miss. It's in an area with mainly houses and mixed use commercial buildings, but the space inside is cozy. I especially appreciated the way the owner greeted everyone who enters and thanked everyone who leaves with notable warmth and small-town friendliness. The menu reads like a true diner - with all-day breakfast and brunch options, as well as standard lunch fare. We ordered a Santa Fe salad and an L.A. burger - which comes with avocado, bacon, onion, lettuce, and tomatoes. The burger was pretty standard, but having it delivered on a warm brioche bun feels a little bit special. The accompanying fries were also great - crisp and potatoey on the inside. The salad, on the other hand, was a near triumph. Served on a large platter, there was a small field of well-seasoned chicken, shredded cheddar, vegetables, avocado, pico de gallo, and - best yet - some pieces of warm, toasted pita. I even sprinkled some pieces of bacon from my burger into this salad, and wow did that take it over the top. I dug into this salad with fair gusto and would absolutely come back for it...which is saying something, since I wouldn't expect to fall in love with a salad at a diner. Service was fantastic, and we were pleased with how reasonably priced our meal turned out to be. There's plenty of parking - either right out front or in the lot further back.

What a cute cozy spot! Very welcoming! Our server was great, very attentive! Ordered avocado…read moretoast- delish! As per husband and daughter who both ordered the juevos rancheros were good. Also ordered the pancake with chocolate chips, Nutella and marshmallows. It was very good, but they look more like crepe's rather then packages, very thin. Overall great place!

Pleasantly surprised! We are frequently in town since my child enjoys the wood-ridge library and…read morepark. Needed an early lunch spot and this called out to me. All street parking but not hard to find. Little one had pancakes which she devoured and my husband and I were happy with the buffalo chicken wrap and shrimp burrito. Prices are very reasonable. Tables filled as we were on our way out. High chairs available. Looking forward to returning!

Your standard breakfast fare with daily specials. Cute little mom and pop type cafe with a great…read morestaff. Just be wary of the wait time on a Saturday or Sunday, you will want to get there early

Went for the first time and tried the Italian omelette special and fresh OJ it was so good! I'm…read moreceliac and loved to see that they had gluten free options like waffles and pancakes and even GF sliced bread! I felt so included, delicious food. Will definitely return!

Tbh a little expensive but very Worth it!!!! Great food nice staff however.. the space is very…read morecongested

The food here is so fresh and pretty good. The ideal starter is the ustipci which is bread with…read morefeta cubes and honey. It's an interesting combo but it is delicious. For the mains, there are several items to choose from and our table had the snicla which is a chicken cutlet sandwich, carne asada sandwich, onaj nas sandwich and a flatbread. The overall table favorite was the snicla, flatbread and onaj nas. We also had two mini burek one with cheese and one with meat and their cevapi. The service is alright, the staff didn't seem to care or come back to check in with the table. The worst part of this is they automatically add a tip regardless of your party size. The ambiance is okay, it has the full European vibe and guest will be sitting outside in the front smoking or in the back smoking. Overall, Cafe Bubamara is a great place for lunch or dinner they have a great selection for dishes from savory to sweet and everything tastes extremely fresh.

Bite Food & Coffee was a pleasant surprise and has been added to my future brunch options. The…read morelocation, I'm sure, does well. It's located close to Hackensack University Hospital and within a strip of stores. The staff performed magnificently and checked on us at perfect intervals. My Iced Mocha Coffee was served in a large glass and had the right amount of sweetness. I was very impressed with the presentation and portion sizes of the following: Spring Fling Omelette (asparagus, mushroom trio, goat cheese, hollandaise, grilled sourdough, greens, home fries), Avocado Toast (sunny side up eggs, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion, pico, aleppo pepper, evoo), and a stack of four large Blueberry Pancakes. The cafe had a good amount of customers and the large seating area was commendable. Thank you, Bite, for an enjoyable brunch and we look forward to returning for more delicious meals.

The service was nice and not rushed. Our server was able to help us with our picky / 1st time…read moreorder. The food was yummy. Service was fast. It's a little dark inside with black painted walls and it hold heat - I was pretty hot inside (Also it was a heatwave ) I'd def come back!!

I ordered a reuben..the best reuben i had in nj. I ordered in the middle of the night. Beautiful…read moredelivery as well. Thank you so much.

Met some old friends Place was packed but we got a seat…read moreOur waiter was nice and menu was large Food was good had simple stuff but still very good Will definitely go back next time in the area

Came to drop a review and see that it has permanently closed…read more Bummer! We went once and it was a nice cozy spot with good food. Talked to the owner for a bit. He has a catering business also. The Saltado egg rolls will be missed. The Capone French toast was delicious.

I went here with a friend today and the place was closed. Is it still in business? There was no…read moreindication on the door, but it was also dark and didn't appear to be opening anytime soon.

Yummy food, high vibrational energy inside, i highly recommend the matcha! Everyone is so friendly…read more& it's a bright place overall.

Both our coffees,White Maple and Dulce De Leche tasted great. We shared a mango bingsu which was…read moreoutstanding. More than enough to share for 2. Maybe 3. Staff were very friendly and recommending. Very open and eclectic inside with enough space that you're not sitting on anyone.

My family and I love TRUE FOOD KITCHEN for date nights, post theater, and just on shopping days,…read moreanytime! Where else can you find a menu filled with healthy, delicious options at affordable prices? Adriel is a most gracious waiter with a thorough knowledge of the menu and specials being offered, and the entire operation runs smoothly under the manager, Kristin. If you've never tried TFK, make it your next dining out experience, you'll be glad you did!

Food service was quick and also delicious! Our server, Adriel suggested specific dishes and drinks…read moreto try and it was yummy. Ambiance was great as well. Not too noisy the music and it was comfortable. The Teriyaki quinoa bowl was delicious!