Ok, this may be my favorite local breakfast and lunch place! You can pretty much seat yourself and…read moreenjoy a visual dining experience. I swear I see someone I know each time I go in there which is pretty cool! The servers feel like my cool aunt or cousin who just happens to bring me yummy food. Yesterday, hubby and I grabbed a quick lunch. I had a tuna wrap and he had an overflowing egg salad sandwich. Both served w/ potato salad, pickle and chips. You can upgrade to fries, but the chips are good! Big portions, so we had 2 meals! This morning we were driving by Lidia's on the way to cut a Christmas tree (btw, their decorations made it even more cozy) I picked up the Lidia's classic which is an English muffin with crispy Taylor ham, egg and cheese. SO GOOD! Hubby got the same but in a omelette w/ home fries and toast while my daughter got the short stack of banana and walnut pancakes.

Three and a half stars, really. Went for Tuesday lunch, lured in by the menu entry of an open face…read moreturkey sandwich, which I have been craving recently. Adjacent parking lot with enough spaces. Airy open dining area with maybe a dozen tables. I was greeted warmly by a friendly waitress who served me a really strong cup of hot coffee, perfect on this cold day. Ordered a cup of lobster bisque, which was served hot with a package of oyster crackers and another package of saltines. Also ordered that hot open face turkey sandwich. The waitress asked me if I wanted the soup first, or both together, a very thoughtful gesture (I dislike when two courses are served together). Bisque was delicious. Really good. I mean really good, flavorful and soothing and comforting. Then the entree was served, an immense plate with that sandwich and a big pile of mashed potatoes. Sadly, that sandwich wasn't nearly as good as the bisque: quite salty, it wasn't real turkey, but more of a deli turkey. The gravy was good, and I was served plenty of it, but that turkey was quite salty, spoiling the dish. And the vegetables were tasteless things; I had two pieces of carrots, and ignored the rest. Nice ambience, friendly staff, strong coffee and a delicious bisque saved the day. I was left satisfied, yet disappointed. Too bad.

Found this gem on our way from NY to Jim Thorpe. Came in for lunch and it was busy. It's a former…read moremansion so the dining space is separated into various rooms. The smaller rooms are a bit cramped but cozy. The ambiance is very interesting because you have interesting decor and fixtures to look at. Food was really good, I was pleasantly surprised. One of the reasons I chose this place was for its unique dishes. They had a pumpkin soup that was really yummy. The duck and schnitzel dishes were really good too.

I stopped into The Bell Mansion in Stanhope while I was in town for work (we had a table read for a…read morecommercial shoot at Wild West City the next two days). I was dining solo, but you'd never feel "alone" here--service was that good. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and had a warm, inviting vibe. My server Vasco was amazing and steered me toward the fish with jasmine rice--absolutely the right call. Delicious, well-prepared, and just a great overall dining experience. I'll be back when I'm in the area again.

***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

Early dinner on a Friday night. Again, couldn't have been better! We again did the 3 course dinner,…read moreamazing as usual. Took pics this time so wanted to review. We ordered the bread this time too. Delicious! Didn't need any drinks because the food was amazing. Great meal yet again!

There is nothing better than a New Jersey Diner! Growing up in this area a diner was a part of our…read moreweekly routine. Living in the Mid West now, whenever we come home it's the first thing we take our kids to! Budd Diner did not disappoint! I had to have the Cannoli French Toast was perfect, not too sweet, but the perfect taste! Disco Fries a must! A gyro sandwich, mozzarella sticks, and a breakfast sandwich rounded out the perfect diner experience. Lovely staff, to-go cups for our drinks, nothing better!

We always enjoy a dinner because of all the options. It was a cold and rainy day so the beef barley…read moresoup warmed us up. It was a fair amount of beef, veggies and barley. Plenty of soups to choose from if you are so inclined. Hubby and I wanted to split some mousaka, but alas they didn't have any so I opted for the Greek wrap sans onions. It was tasty but could've used more chicken. It was more of a salad w/ a smacking of chicken wrapped up. Hubby got the chicken raspberry salad. It was huge but considering the size, there was only 1 piece of chicken and he said that it wasn't really seasoned. There were a fair amount of walnuts but he had to ask for more dressing. The apple was cut into slices so hubby asked for a knife and cut it up so he could cut it up himself. He wasn't thrilled with the salad and left half of it which was $18.58! He thought it could use some type of cheese or something to give it more umph. On a side note, they need to update their bathrooms. The toilet was cracked and leaked when you flushed. There were no towels and the hand drier didn't work. All in all, it wasn't the best visit we've had but our server was nice and I would like to come back again and try their coffees.

Have dined at Sabor 3-4 times and always impressed and I leave full and satisfied. I like…read moreeverything I've tried and the licuados (water or milk) fruit drinks are so delicious and refreshing. I'm not a big pupasa fan but they are good. I personally would skip them to be able to get other things on the menu. Fresh Chips with a sauce were served to the table for dine in, and I don't recall that in the past. The rice and beans - and really everything are so good and the service was good, as well.

Not too crazy about this place. I've tried several dishes - chicken wraps, Birria burritos, grilled…read moresteak & chicken - and haven't liked any of it. With the exception of the chiccharon (surprisingly) none of the dishes have much flavor.

Three stars. Good food, decent service, and a nice ambiance overall. There was a piece of cleaning…read moreutensil inside the pancake but no biggie they were sorry and asks if we want anything else.

Stopped here for lunch today. Service was friendly and efficient. Hubby had a chicken Caesar wrap…read moreand I had the Italian grilled cheese. Both were good and my sandwich was nice and hot. It's a simple, comfortable diner. Will definitely go back.

The food is always top notch for a small rustic diner in Allamuchy just off exit 19 from I-80 in…read moreNJ. Service can slow down when they are busy, but we think that the food is worth the wait.

I just had sausage and eggs at 7:00pm. This rustic, quaint diner has a massive menu that they serve…read more allConveniently located right off Rt. 80. I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. Great food and reasonably priced. Stephanie and Arianna will see to it that you will enjoy great service. This will be my new go to place when I leave work. I strongly recommend this establishment.

While running errands my husband and I were pleasantly surprised with this hidden gem of a…read morebagel/sandwich shop. I got a hazelnut iced coffee, while hubby went for traditional hot coffee. They have many flavors and options for all. Their bagels looked so good and I opted for bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain bagel. My hubby was in the mood for Taylor ham grilled cheese and they were so accommodating. You can take it to go if you are in a hurry, but there are plenty of places to sit, relax and enjoy time w/ friends or loved ones. I loved that they served the food on real plates too!

Had to stop in this morning to get a few bagels for the weekend. Must have just missed the rush…read more Lots sold out, but who can blame them. Everybody wants a mount olive bagel. Just love the bagels here, soft fluffy inside, with a crispy outside. Cream cheese is awesome, veggies is our family favorite along with the plain. Got strawberry to try and it was really good so much flavor. If you're nearby I suggest stopping in for a bagel or two or more for later. I've always picked up extra. If you're able not to eat all of them right away they hold up well for a few days. So more joy at a later date.

(Four and a half stars) Stopped in for brunch on Tuesday 3/10/26. I'm not from around Hackettstown…read moreand didn't have coins with me to feed the street meters, and the small private parking lot was full -- but to my good fortune a couple of men gave me four quarters (I paid them back despite their demurring; a good omen). Versac is a fairly small space with several tables. It has a nice vibe and (not to my taste) rather loud music. I ordered an arepa with white cheese and scrambled eggs, and coffee (served in a paper cup with milk foam). The coffee was excellent, the food very good. Service was a little spotty, but acceptable (not a deal breaker). If I find myself in the area again I would certainly go back for a meal: the menu is extensive and I would love to try several other dishes. Quite an enjoyable meal, and a good value. Recommended.

Really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. I'm used…read moreto being served chicharron in chunks. What I was served here was strips; the pieces were too tiny, not enjoyable at all. The chicken burrito was dry & not very flavorful. The carne asada was lacking flavor as well. The rice & tostones were fine.

This is definitely the best breakfast Hackettstown has to offer…read more We got eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, and a scone. The scone was incredible! The eggs were poached perfectly on the Benedict. The scrambled eggs unfortunately had so much salt in them they were on the edge of being unpalatable, so next time we will likely ask for no salt to be used. We were really surprised by the amount of salt used. The potato's are delicious- absolutely loved them. The only feedback on the Benedict is to please include way more sauce- there wasn't enough to actually taste it, or have some sauce on every bite, which really feels like the point of eggs Benedict. I'm not sure I'd order it again for that reason, although I want to- they nailed the eggs. Their iced coffee was good, too! The staff was really nice although they did seem very overwhelmed by the number of people they were serving. When we arrived the restaurant was about 3/4 full and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated while the kitchen "got caught up." Not too big of a deal, but definitely unexpected. The restaurant itself is cute, cozy, and clean. We've found it hard to find a good breakfast place in Hackettstown that isn't a diner so all in all we're very happy to have found Stella G's and just hope this little bit of feedback will be heard!

This diner was such a cute little spot for breakfast/lunch. My friends and I went in around 12 PM…read moreon a Sunday and it seemed pretty busy. I got the Western Omelet, and it was your standard no-frills omelet that was generously portioned with crunchy homefries! Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive; she frequently came to our table to check if we needed anything. She even beat us to the punch with extra napkins the moment a soda spill happened. Would come here again for a cozy bite!