Came here on an early monday morning and was seated right away. I previously came to this place twice where there was a 90 min wait time so I left. Im glad I got to experience the great food. I was a party of 3 and we ordered OJ, coffee, and a hot chocolate. All generic, in a packet but that was ok. We then ordered the big breakfast, mexi churro waffles, and the grilled cheese special. Everything was delicious although the tomato soup wasnt a favorite. I would defiantly come back l. Make sure you come EARLY to beat the rush. I came at 8am. read more

Maria's Brunch - Mexi churro waffles Big breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Some places just feel special, and Maria's Brunch is one of them. From the first visit, my husband and I knew this would be a spot we would keep coming back to, and over time it has become a favorite for us in Metuchen. The food is consistently excellent. Every dish is made with care, full of flavor, and served exactly the way a great brunch should be. Whether you are in the mood for something classic or want to try something new, you really cannot go wrong here. What truly stands out is the family behind the restaurant. Maria and her family run this place with so much heart. They greet you with smiles, remember their regulars, and create an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and genuine. It feels less like dining out and more like being welcomed into a neighborhood kitchen. Maria's Brunch is the kind of local business you want to support. Great food, wonderful people, and a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. We recommend it without hesitation and look forward to many more visits. read more

I've reviewed Maria's before and I'm returning to race avoid the Avocroissant dish. Every now and then I come across a dish that I'll be thinking about for some time, this was one of those dishes for me. Everything was super fresh! The croissant was super soft and topped with avocado, cheese, eggs, and bacon. The pesto on the side was amazing. I paired my dish with home fries and a sugar cookie latte. The location is small so there's always a wait (understandably). We were pleasantly surprised when our 45 minute wait time was only about 20. The service was super friendly and efficient. I hope to be able to catch these seasonal offerings again soon! read more

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Came here on a Friday morning with the Mystery man for breakfast. First let me start off by saying it was packed lol! I already knew it was going to be good just based on there being no parking spaces left in the lot! We walked in after parking on the street. There was a tiny table in the middle left & we were fortunate enough to be seated immediately. Service was fantastic. Our waiter was wonderful & very attentive & answered any questions we had. I enjoyed my huevos rancheros & iced Strawberry matcha latte. My darling husband, opted for a chicken, egg, waffle sandwich which was right up his alley. He enjoyed along with his iced churro latte. The food was incredible & we would certainly come back. It was a nice little cafe ambiance. There was decent seating throughout but imagine it would be very busy on the weekends but they do a great job moving very quickly so I don't think the wait is too long. You get 1.5 hours at a table per the sign at the front. It makes sense. It was very good! Highly recommend! read more

Maria's Brunch - The Mystery Man with a Strawberry Matcha & churro latte! Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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When I walked in, that staff was very friendly and cleaned a table quickly for me and got me seated as soon as one was available. They were also very quick with taking my order and getting my check after I was done. That swiftness was much appreciated considering I was grabbing lunch in between classes at college. The prices for the specialty sandwiches were also very affordable for the amount of sandwich I ended up getting! Now, the bread was a little dry and the sandwich didn't hold together all that greatly, but I wouldn't call it a bad meal, and it was certainly filling. Also, comparing the menu to the one from 2 years ago, I can say that the prices haven't changed (at least for the specialty sandwiches), which is very nice to see. I would come back here if I was looking to get brunch in the area! read more

Ambiance: Came to this cute Brunch spot on a Sunday morning with a group of 4. We made a reservation becuase it get's packed - parking lot is tight and has limited spaces, but luckily we were able to find spots. Food: We had the waffle mix, cheese quesadilla, mozarella sticks, avocado toast, and cold/hot coffees. The food was decent and our group liked it. Service: From being seated to the end of our brunch, our server was super helpful and professional. read more

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What a find! We found this place after a long search when in town and not finding what I wanted in a diner. Maria's brunch is located near downtown Metuchen and is truly a gem. A smaller parking lot so you may need to find street parking and don't be surprised if there is a wait. Truly worth the wait thought. Inside you will find a cozy little cafe style dining room. I appreciated that they have unlimited regular coffee and as I saw signature lattes going by they looked great as well. They have an extensive menu with a wide array of options and one thing of note is you can order sides so I ordered some eggs scrambled as that wasn't listed in the menu. These were some of the best textured pancakes I have eaten in a while as they are so fluffy and smooth. These cheesecake bites in between were great touch and this does not need any syrup as the strawberry compote is delicious. Definitely will be back again! read more

Maria's Brunch - Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

So so delicious! My husband and I were in town for the weekend and found this restaurant on Yelp. It was about an hour and a half wait (that seems to be the norm here). We just took a walk to wait out the time. The restaurant is cute and homey. Everyone is very friendly and the food is delicious. I had the Luxi omelette and my husband had strawberry cheesecake pancakes. Both were very good and a great price. If you can stomach a long wait on weekends, it's worth a stop. read more

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I have to give this spot a 5 stars for accommodating my group of 16! We made reservations weeks in advance, however it was seamless to do so. They are extremely insistent that the whole party must be present to be sat, so be aware of that. There were several interesting brunch options. Whether you want sweet or savor, there is something for you on the menu. It is a little cramped inside, but comes off as homey. Definitely a place to check out! read more

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My party of 6 was able to be accommodated without a reservation on a Sunday to outdoor seating in August which was fine because inside was very crowded and loud anyway. We enjoyed our time catching up with old friends and were not rushed. This place also has the best pancakes I've had at a restaurant with crispy edges and the perfect fluffiness (and I'm a HUGE pancake critic so I took a risk here). But well worth it! Pretty economical in pricing too. I will say parking is very limited to their small lot and paid street parking. Great place though, I'd go again! read more

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Cute little spot in Metuchen. It was packed. You can get on the waitlist over the phone. I was told it was a 2 hour wait but to show up 30 min prior. We showed up at 1:30pm and there was 1 empty table. We still waited about 15 minutes and they gave us the empty table. We ordered the chorizo special. And the Dubai waffles. Everything was delicious. They open at 7am. Next time, I'd go at 7am instead of midday. There's a small parking lot. Service was friendly and fast once you were seated. I'd come back and try their other offerings. read more

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Maria's Brunch in Metuchen is such a cute and cozy spot, definitely worth the visit. I went recently and had the Thrilled Cheese with the Tomato Basil Soup and I'm still thinking about it. The sandwich was perfectly crispy and cheesy, and the soup was so flavorful and comforting. Together, it was the best combo: simple but done so well. The whole vibe of the place is really warm and welcoming. Our waiter, Nic, was so sweet and attentive. He made us feel right at home and gave great recommendations too. You can tell they really care about the experience just as much as the food. Can't wait to go back and try more from the menu, but that grilled cheese and soup duo will be hard to top!!!! read more

Updated, January 23, 2025 I had lunch in this place yesterday. I ordered their lunch Pastrami Sandwich on Rye with melted mozzarella cheese. It's delicious. Serving staff are helpful. Well decorated place for the coming Valentines Day. read more

Maria's Brunch - Pastrami Sandwich on melted mozzarella cheese with fries on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Cute but if you are not a local, they don't give you the time if day. Got our order wrong, didn't bring the toast and the cinnamon pancakes were tasteless. Nice at first went down hill fast read more

Maria's is the quintessential brunch spot. It's cozy, staffed with friendly faces, and offers lots of creative menus options. I stopped in with my wife and three little ones on a Friday morning. We were able to find parking in their small lot, but when we left there were others eagerly waiting to take our spot. I ordered a chorizo benedict from their spring specials. The plate was loaded with delicious chorizo! The traditional hollandaise sauce came with a delightful a chipotle twist. I mopped it up with my potatoes. My wife ordered the waffle sandwich and was a bit disappointed. The piece of fried chicken tasted like a defrosted tender and the hash browns followed suit. The waffle was okay, but needed to be firmer. My son loved his, but that's the difference between a 4 year old and mom! All in all, we had a good experience and think next time we'll stick with their specials and other hispanic inspired dishes. read more

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I had lunch here today with a colleague. We arrived a little after noon and were told we would have roughly a 30 minute wait. (Pro tip: call ahead and get on the list). The restaurant was busy and full. The noise level was moderate for a Friday lunch period. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with the chipotle mayo on ciabatta. It came with french fries, which were okay. I enjoyed my sandwich thoroughly and all the ingredients were fresh. The server was polite, attentive, and friendly. A basic lunch for two with tip is going to run you around $40. read more

Maria's Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This place is such a gem and definitely worth the visit! We had a party of 2 on a weekend morning and had a reservation (highly recommend because this place was extremely busy). The parking lot is tiny but we were able to find street parking. We ordered a French Vanilla Latte, Big Breakfast with Bacon, and a Breakfast Burrito. It was exactly what we were looking for! The menu is large enough that there is something for everyone. I recommend giving Maria's a try if you haven't already! read more

Maria's Brunch - Big Breakfast and Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Nice little cozy brunch restaurant built into a house on a corner in metuchen NJ. I ordered a breakfast burrito (Scrambled eggs, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese & tomatoes, served with salsa ). It was a properly wrapped burrito that you could pickup without it coming apart and becoming messy. It was delicious I definitely recommend it. I also had a freshly squeezed orange juice that was very good and wasn't full of pulp. The service was good I was seated immediately and my order was taken in a timely manner. It's definitely worth a visit read more

Maria's Brunch - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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The food was delicious, however! When I was half way eating my food I found hair on my food. My server never came and check on my husband and I and my daughter, I just stop eating and drink my coffee. we had the busser come to clean the table. I looked at him and said there was hair, it looked like he didn't speak English and just smiled and said something in Spanish. Good food but bad experience, I will not be coming back here. read more

This place is very small and gets packed but it was very good. I came with 2 friends and we did call ahead seating which worked out where we only had to wait like 10 min. Me and my friend started with a maple latte which was perfect. For breakfast I got the Cobb wrap which had eggs, bacon, spinach, tomatoes, Swiss and avocado on a WW wrap. The avocado was actually perfect in it which is hard to do. IYKYK. They have big portions. I didn't care for the home fries that came with it they were pretty bland. My friend had the chorizo bowl and loved it and my other friend had a special burrata avocado toast and loved it too. This is far from me but I wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Maria's Brunch - Cobb wrap with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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This is a lovey place to have breakfast. The environment is pleasant and the staff is really friendly. My husband and I stopped here after work and we really enjoyed our food. read more

Maria's Brunch - Burrata Chicken cutlet sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Tacos for breakfast?! Hell yeah!!! When you're a mom of small kids, you appreciate restaurants that open early. We love to come on a Saturday morning at 7/7:30am to enjoy breakfast. The pancakes are always a hit, and the breakfast skillet, burgers, and birria tacos are all sooo good. My mouth is watering as I write this lol. Service is always good as well! And the decor is cute and perfect for family meals out. Potions are huge so expect to bring food home! read more

Maria's Brunch - Birria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Everything my friends and I ordered were delicious. Cute vibe and would come more often but not a relaxing place to catch up with friends due to noise level. read more

Made reservations for a party of eight. Once I arrived, there was plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. Small establishment but great character. Waited about five minutes to get seated. The group ordered all different entrees and everyone was extremely happy with their selection. The food portions were huge, the quality of food just as good. We definitely will be back again. read more

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Maria's Brunch is definitely my family's favorite breakfast spot in the area. Today we tried their fall specials and they were outstanding. I ordered the pumpkin cheesecake pancakes, they were absolutely delectable. My toddler couldn't keep her fork away from it! My husband got his usual "Great Breakfast" which always hits the spot. We paired our breakfast with a caramel cappuccino and the seasonal pumpkin tiramisu latte. Yummy!! Service is still just as friendly and quick as when we first started coming, even though Maria's is noticeably busier and more popular! read more

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What a quaint find! Wonderful brunch with an extensive menu; unique offerings to satisfy everyone. I highly recommend.

Just finished up a early morning appointment & they came up in yelp so we went for breakfast. Staff were extremely courteous. Location was clean, comfortably & surprisingly cold on a very super hot morning. Decent coffee & fresh squeezed orange juice. Other diners wwere pleasant & seem like local regular. The Blueberry Bloom Waffle was 11/10 fantastic & satiated my craving for a fresh bake pastry. The Burrata Verde Sandwich was 9/10 , outside of the bread, the chicken with its breading was soft, fresh & very flavorful, the cherry tomato & greens with the mozzarella & the other cheese made for a perfect sandwich, I don't know if the ciabatta was old or everything was so good on the sandwich & the bread was just average but I would still have it again. Only average thing was the Swiss omelette & home fries which were all bland & greaseless, it all tasted healthy & bland. Overall a good to great dinning experience & I would definitely have the blubbery bloom waffle again. read more

Maria's Brunch - Blueberry bloom Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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The food was delicious! Mexican twist on brunch that did not disappoint. I had the Churro-Mex French Toast with dulce de leches sauce and my son had the chicken and waffles. French Toast perfectly brushed with cinnamon and sugar and the waffles were soft and just the right amount of sweet. Was traveling through, but I will definitely come back if in the area again. Needed to catch a plane and the service was excellent read more

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Food was absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly. Might seem trivial, but one of them was wiping down the tables and chairs and condiments- I was impressed with how thorough they were. We got there soon after they opened on a Saturday morning so it was mostly empty and quiet. But it got busy quickly and was almost full by the time we left. read more

Maria's Brunch - Chix waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I like the food and service at Marias Im Glad I tried this resturant I been here several times it never disappoints! I highly recommend read more

There is absolutely NOTHING that I can say negatively about this place! Even the hour long wait to be seated was worth EVERY MINUTE. Everything from the ambiance, wait staff and food was AMAZING. I honestly felt like someone's sweet abuela was in the kitchen cooking with LOVE. I will definitely be back. read more

Maria's Brunch - Chorizo bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This is a great home style brunch place! Don't expect fancy, greasy or crazy. Yummy, healthy and relaxed environment wise perfect. Ambiance-7/10 A bit on the smaller side but comfortable. Service 8/10 Really good! You can call and add your name to the list, servers are very friendly. Food 8/10 Cubano sandwich 7/10 Mozzarella sticks 8/10 Veggie sandwich the special 8/10 Solid brunch spot for a homey relaxed time. Service is good not formal, while paying busboy was abruptly taking all the dishes. He could have waited the 20 seconds of us paying, was very rude. read more

Love this place!! The interior is cozy, the staff is very nice and attentive, and the food is delicious! A great spot for breakfast/ brunch. It is a little small and does get busy on weekends, so I recommend calling for the waitlist in advance! They do have a small parking lot, but there's also free street parking nearby read more

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Food was great! I love the service and the place is nice and clean! Would definitely come back again 10/10 read more

Maria's Brunch - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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We came here on a Tuesday morning based on the Yelp recommendations. We didn't realize until we were almost there that they took over Hatch 44's old location. It was a pleasant surprise due to us really enjoying our time here when it was Hatch 44. Even though it's the same location, things look completely different. I feel like the new set up of the tables now make it look more spacious and bare than before. Just an observation, nothing good or bad either way. What we ordered: - Tres Leches Pancakes $14.95 (Pancakes infused with our homemade tres leches mix, topped with Mexican cake cream, pecans, & your choice of strawberries or peaches, we chose strawberries) - Eggs Benedict $12.95 (Served with Fresh Fruit or special house salad, we chose fresh fruit) - Club Sandwich # 2 $12.95 (Roasted Turkey and Bacon) - Hot Chocolate $2.50 - Iced Coffee $3.00 Only issue we came across was there was no mayo on our club sandwich, making it so dry since I order my sandwiches with no tomatoes. (I know, bad choice by me lol). We had to flag down the waitress to ask for some and she seemed confused or annoyed about that request. I would say that this review could be closer to a 3.5 star but unfortunately I couldn't justify pushing it up to a 4 at this time. This place has a lot of potential and look forward to what they do with this place in the future. read more

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A top-pick for brunch with my friends in Metuchen! A small, cute and cozy spot and you more than likely have to wait but the food and drinks are so worth it. Good portions for the price and tasty, well-marinated chicken or chorizo plates. Tried the new Dubai chocolate waffle and it was good, but the pistachio flavored cream inside was kind of faint. Fan favorite at the table was the chicken vodka sandwich which is actually bigger in person. The servers and staff are always kind and attentive. read more

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Maria's Brunch has amazing customer service and delicious food. In the Metuchen area this is currently the best brunch restaurant that I've tried. The employees were all super sweet and friendly, providing everything we needed with the biggest smiles. I noticed that they had a lot of Mexican food on the menu so I was very excited to try those items. We tried 2 Mexican brunch items and they were both delicious and well-flavoured! I was afraid that the Mexican items would be less flavourful than they should be bc there are a couple of other brunch places in the area with Mexican or Mexican flare menu items and they were all much too light in flavour / bland as compared to authentic Mexican flavour. I was happy to find out that it was not the case at Maria's Brunch. Size at this restaurant is huuuuge btw. The venue is also super cute and cozy. I love the motto on their menu that read "our house is your house". On the weekends it will be hard to get a table and there will likely be a wait, but on weekdays it is much easier - thank goodness they're also opened on the weekdays. We tried the Mole Oaxaqueño & Mexican Chilaquiles with chorizo. Both recommended. Their chorizo is very delicious & well-flavoured. read more

Was a great brunch location with lots of variety of options! was busy on sunday when i went-group of 4. had a made a prior reservation so we didn't have to wait. Parking was a bit tight but still found 2 spots. Food was decent and nothing extraordinary but def got the job done so nothing to complain about. Loved their coffee -hot and cold. read more

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Fantastic little stop on our way to CHOP for my son. He wanted pancakes and loved theirs! The chorizo bowl and eggs Benedict were fantastic as well. We will definitely stop there on the way next time! Service was also friendly and full of smiles! Cute joint and great decorations for Christmas. read more

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Where do I start, this place was delicious! The food 10/10! It was so good that I ate before my camera and no pictures were taken LOL. I got the stuffed french toast and it was perfect! The cream cheese filling was the best i've ever tasted! My partner got the quesadillas for more of a brunch feel and he said they were amazing! The service was good, my only complaint was on how long the wait was, my party arrived at 11:30AM for what we thought would be quick seating and we didn't get a table until 1:15PM. The food was worth the wait but now I know for next time, call ahead and make a reservation. The location itself is in the middle of Metuchen and is a bit small. It's in the old hatch 44 location and with how good this place was, I hope they can branch out to a larger location in the future. I'll definitely be back! read more