Good food, nice atmosphere My husband had steak and eggs and…read moreI had a vegetable ciabatta sandwich both of which were tasty and filling the staff is very attentive. I always like it when I do not need to ask to have my water refilled.

We came here on a Friday for a lunch date. We ordered the chicken alla Fallacaro and a Chicken…read moresalad with strawberry. Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary. What makes Giovanna's stands out was Giovanna's Cafe is a local favorite. If you were ever in the area please come by and check it out.

Met up with a few friends at Graze, and overall we had a great time. The wait was a bit long, but…read morehonestly pretty reasonable for a Sunday. I didn't get to see or experience the ambiance inside but I'm sure it's nice - we were seated outside as eating was our priority! I ordered a matcha, and it tasted a little watered down, but still okay. The main courses made up for it. The steak was phenomenal and the sides had so much flavor that nothing felt like an afterthought. Our waitress also had a fun personality, which added to the experience. I'll definitely be back.

4.5 stars -- only because I've only been there once. Once I return, I'm sure I'm going to pop up to…read more5 stars! This tiny place in Ho-Ho-Kus was a truly lovely brunch experience. The food was fresh (how did they find a flawless avocado in the middle of winter???) and the flavors delicious. The service was outstanding -- weekend brunch was packed, and they put your name on a list in case you want to walk around town while you're waiting. Don't go too far, because somehow they're able to move the tables without making folks feel rushed. Each person we encountered -- the host, the folks at the counter, our server -- was nicer than the last. I got a bowl that had slightly cooked spinach, poached eggs, sweet potatoes and that GOHgeous avocado I mentioned above. One thing I really liked about this bowl is that it didn't have rice in it -- something that would've made it too overwhelming. This was the perfect combo and portion size. Someone else in our small group got the avocado toast (more avocado!!) and also said it was excellent. Definitely plan to return!

Visited this small and cozy cafe for breakfast on the weekend. I got a matcha latte and the hearty…read moreomelette. The matcha was sweeter than I prefer, but still good. Omelette was tasty, but nothing special. Presentation was super cute though! Inside was clean and cute. Not many tables, so there may be a wait depending on how busy it is when you come. Service was great despite how busy it got. I can see myself coming back here!

Our server was easy going and helpful in accommodating me as a vegetarian. I had the panini without…read morethe chicken and substituted mushrooms and avocado. My husband ordered the crepe. They offered two little slips to each customer - one for a savory crepe and one for a sweet and you can build you own. Great concept but it would be beneficial if the server confirmed the order because we asked for nutella, banana, strawberry, and ice cream and got 2/4. We were in a rush to leave so forgot to check the receipt to see if we were charged for the others; however it was $48 (w/o tip) for 1 panini, 1 crepe and 1 latte so a bit overpriced for the quality of food, in my opinion. The sandwich and crepe were both just okay, nothing to rave about. The drink was aesthetically pleasing with the iced Bear and tasted great. We asked for whipped cream on the latte but our server forgot that too. She also forgot to provide us water until we asked and it came at the end of the meal.  Outside dining was not optimal as it's right next to the railroad tracks and quite loud. There is a kids play area which I thought was a nice addition to the space, but I do wish it was gated off for the younger kids as it's so close to the road! Overall, I found that it was a bit overrated and underwhelming... there are so many restaurants to choose from in the area that I wouldn't opt to come back here.

First Watch at Montvale NJ. It's located inside a plaza with other restaurants and shopping/grocery…read morecenter. Modern and chic design. Love the wooden table, giving a barn vibe. We had a reservation so did not wait long. It is a popular spot for brunch for sure. The staff are friendly and helpful. But it was so many people, took us some time to get the order. Nevertheless it is good quality food. The tea comes with whole set. You drink as much as you want. Egg Benedict has good runny yolks. Waffle is ok for me. Overall a solid spot for brunch. Parking is a little crazy during rush hours.

My experience at First Watch was a complete failure in both service and management…read more We were a party of 7, seated at 12:00 and ordered by 12:15. Most meals came out around 12:30, but one gluten-free order was completely mishandled. One person in our group did not receive their food with the rest of us. We waited over 20 minutes while everyone else ate, and by the time we were finishing, he had only been given a small side of eggs, his main dish (gluten-free French toast) still had not arrived. We asked staff multiple times, politely, and were consistently dismissed. No eye contact, no updates, no urgency. Our server was absent for long periods (10-15 minutes at a time), drinks were empty, and no one took responsibility for fixing the issue. By 1:10 PM, over an hour after being seated, the full order still hadn't come out. At that point, we had no choice but to ask for it to be wrapped to go, since the rest of us had already finished eating. The most concerning part was the manager's response. After calmly explaining the situation, there was no apology, no attempt to correct the experience, and no effort to take accountability. Saying "I'll talk to your server" and leaving it at that is not an acceptable response to a clear service breakdown. This wasn't just a delay, it was a complete lack of coordination, communication, and basic customer service. Mishandling a gluten-free order and then ignoring the table is unacceptable. The food itself was good, but the way this was handled reflects very poorly on the staff and management. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this location based on this experience.

We had my daughter's Sweet 16 party here at the beginning of the month. It was a wonderful event!…read more Connie worked closely with us regarding room set up and food and was always available to answer any questions we had during the planning process. The teens loved the food selections, the beautiful tree (great for photo ops) and the lay out with space to dance. Camila was on hand to assist us during the party and was so helpful and attentive!! Such a beautiful, warm and intimate space. We will definitely use them again for future events.

Love this brunch place. For a span of several months last year, we had a recurring pattern where…read morewe would eat at Willow and Whisk, and while seated at our table enjoying our amazing food, we would make our next reservation to dine again at Willow and Whisk two months later. (Reservations are not that easy to make last minute.) The restaurant is big and open but always busy. Kids get wax craft sticks to play with and bend into cool shapes, which I find very unique and cool. I feel like there is a difference between a diner and a true brunch place. A diner, of which there are numerous in New Jersey, is a establishment that churns out inexpensive, and potentially excellent, but very standard breakfast food - omelettes, pancakes, benedicts and the like. A true brunch place, on the other hand, offers things like lemon ricotta pancakes, cacio e pepe scrambles, mushroom thyme omelettes and shakshuka. Willow & Whisk is that kind of brunch place, and which is rare in New Jersey. The food options are varied, very tasty, and with good portion sizes. I love the shakshuka and the mushroom thyme omelette. Oh gosh, when is our next reservation again?

Nice little spot with a relaxed vibe. The coffee was really good and the croissants were fresh and…read morebuttery. It's a great place to sit for a bit, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Solid local go-to.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ PHENOMENAL FOOD!!!!! ++++ Miso Marinated Salmon - Was absolutely delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly, wasn't dry and still moist. The citrus scented wild rice was excellent too. ++++ Truffle Burger - Honestly, one of the BEST burgers I've had in a longggggg, longgggg time. Everything was perfect about it - the caramelized onions, gruyere on top, bacon, truffle aioli, and, of course, the burger itself. The patty was dripppping with juices with every single bite and cooked to medium excellence. Oh, and those truffle fries that came with it? To die for! Loved the thinness of them and there was PLENTY of it to go around. ++++ Kids Macaroni & Cheese with Fruit - Relatively simple, but the creamy kind of mac and cheese. Kids absolutely loved it. The fruits were just grapes and a few little slices of pineapple, which we would have liked a bit more of. ++++ Kids Cheeseburger and Fries - Burger was DEFINITELY, without a doubt cooked well-done. It was a bit on the tiny side, but we still split it between the kids. Once again, fries were fantastic and there was more than enough to share. ++++ Banana-Rama Smoothie - Strawberry, banana goodness. Could definitely tell this was not artificial from the "true" flavor of the smoothie. It wasn't super sweet. + Service was very good throughout the evening. ++++ Food came out shockingly fast and fresh. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, on point and came by to check on us a few times. + Plenty of space inside of the restaurant, including an outdoor-indoor tent that is heated. + Decor was modern and contemporary, very clean inside. + Ambiance for dinner was dark and intimate, which caught me off guard because I thought it would be more casual, but perfect for group gatherings still and casual dine-ins. + PLENTY of parking in the large lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is shared within a little strip mall. + They take reservations online. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada! RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined from 5:45 - 7:15 PM on a Friday and most of the evening crowd was older and there weren't many families with kids. There were maybe 2-3 families with kids, but they left by 6:15 PM. Most of the groups were groups of 4, seemingly catching up during a nice meal. CONCLUSION -------------------- = I was pleasantly surprised by the experience we had here. I figured this would be a super casual Friday after work/school dinner with the fam, but this turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in North Jersey in a while. Food, service and ambiance here was excellent. Wish they had .5 stars on Yelp because Saddle River Cafe is as close to perfection as it can get at 4.5 stars!

Chestnut Ridge, NY - Threefold Cafe continues to be one of my favorite places to eat in Rockland!…read moreSee my previous review for why I love them. I'm updating this review mostly to add more photos, but have been enjoying hanging out here for a coffee & pastry while catching up on emails or just taking in the peaceful surroundings, meeting friends for lunch, and most recently returned for one of their lively Friday night dinners with music on the outdoor patio (indoors if the weather is uncooperative). They are now open for dinner 5 nights a week in the summer! The menu is seasonal and changes often, with daily specials and some staples. The food is hearty and wholesome, and I love their salads. Relaxed atmosphere, family friendly, BYOB.

Still an enjoyable experience at your pace especially when not packed! Today, after taking a few…read morebites of the food, I felt like you could taste the "homemade" feel. The quiche for example tasted like something i would make, though not sure if that's a good thing or not (ha). The chicken shawarma ($14) was pretty good though the pita could have been softer; it had eggplant, onions and mushroom as well. Quite enjoyed the strawberry cupcake - light and airy. They have glasses of tap water in the fridge which you can help yourself to and you bus your own tables by putting your silverware and plates in a pan. They have a very small parking lot that says 20 minute parking. We parked at the school next to it so hopefully that was ok. Not sure where all the customers were parking as the official lot was full.

I've never found a place locally that I could get a full Irish breakfast and here we are! The…read moreplace is full of Irish goods and they even have Shepard Pie that you can take home. The food was cooked perfectly and especially the eggs. The service was great and the place is beautiful adorned with many treats to take home after you eat. Don't let the small presence outside because inside it's larger than life. Transport yourself to Ireland and visit them today.

I've gone into Grace Rose quite a few times to pick up the real deal Cadbury Chocolates. I was…read morefinally able to get here for a quick bite to eat. This is not a full table service kind of place. You pick a table and order at the counter. The staff is always friendly there! The counter worker did seem a little frazzled today and mentioned that she's been non stop all day. The food came out fairly quickly and very tasty! All three of us enjoyed our food and got scones to go. I plan to go back with my cousin for a full Afternoon Tea. (And maybe some quiche to go)! It's very cozy and bright inside without being on top of the table next to you - def on the more casual side. Of course, I left w/ some Cadbury chocolates too!

Impressive experience To-Go Order! Everything was served hot and delicious. The Espresso Con Panna…read morewas on point, and the fresh bagels and breads were fantastic. I tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel as well as the Hangover sandwich smashed potatoes served on the side (not pictured). Would love to check out the inside next time!

Fabulous service. Good food, delicious smoothie. $13.50 for a sandwich and $9.30 for a smoothie…read more.. no sides. BUT $35 for lunch??? After they charged me 3.5% for using my credit card (without mentioning it), I stupidly added a 15% tip. And there ya have it. Maybe don't tip if you're being charged a fee for paying the way everyone pays in the 21st century-or just plan to spend too much if you want any food here. That said, food is delicious.

Listen, I been holdin off on this because I wanted to make sure I was accurate with my review…read more Here's what I have to say after a handful of visits. Good hometown cafe feel regarding the ambiance. Service wise, everybody is pretty cool depending on what you vibe with most. Personally I like when Maria & Avi are there, Maria specifically brings that abuelita feel to the spot--real warm and welcoming. Need that. Food wise, I've really just been fw the breakfast options but everything I've had is real solid. Nothing I've tried has disappointed. To be exact I've had a few of the breakfast sandwiches + some platters. French toast is painnn. Just make sure you check that everything is how you requested it

Family atmosphere, friendly staffs, I always have a good experience here. Parking could be an issue…read moreif you try to look for one on the Main Street, try parking in the back.