A Much needed NJ Brunch date! Blossoms has been on my list. Super cute. Not too packed on a Friday…read moreafternoon and there was parking. We were immediately seated by Freddy. He was amazing and friendly! Great staff! Food was great! We had the fried pork and the pancakes and eggs and taters and toast. We also had the strawberry virgin mojito. It was tasty. No alcohol served here. Highly recommend!

I came to Blossoms Brunch Bar with my wife and kids. The atmosphere is very chic. You can tell they…read moreput a lot of attention to detail in creating it, and I think it is definitely shining through. They do have a small parking lot in their back, but it is maybe 3 spots total, so you may need to find street parking. The service is pretty good, although I was initially annoyed they didn't have paper menus and we had to use our phones. Being on your phone with a small child in a restaurant doesn't always go super well. Later I saw a table get a set of paper menus, which I was a little annoyed they didn't just offer us, especially with a small child. The food was overall good. I shared the pancake trio and the Monroe with my son. The pancakes were all really good. We had gotten the strawberry cheesecake, the caramel pecan, and the blueberry lemon. I think my son really liked the strawberry cheesecake. I thought the blueberry lemon were great. The pancakes tasted like they used some sort of lemon zest or something in the batter, as the lemon really shined through nicely. My eggs were a little overcooked, but the bacon was pretty spot on. I had also gotten a hot chocolate which I thought was good, although there was some powdered mix that was not fully incorporated in the bottom. My biggest gripe was they automatically added an 18% gratuity to all parties of two or more, and if you were going to do that, just raise your prices and have a no-tipping policy. I am sure there are solo diners, but basically everyone is getting charged the 18%, so just raise your prices so there is more transparency for what you are being charged since there was literally no single diners there when I was there. There was also a few price things on our bill that I wasn't thrilled about. Their menu has listed items that are additional for an upcharge. When I had ordered the Monroe, I had the option to add cheese to it, and they asked if I would like any cheese with it, so I said sure. The little bit of cheese was an extra $1.50, and I feel like being that they have other things that they clearly called out as an upcharge, they should have let me know it was an extra $1.50 for this. Also on the bill, they charged me for oat milk for my hot chocolate. I had to draw this to their attention that I hadn't ordered oat milk. they merely said, "well we mixed it in." That's not the point, it did taste a little off, and I specifically ordered a regular hot chocolate. While they took the 50 cents off, it did feel like they were just nickeling and diming me on some things. Overall, I had an okay experience. The pancakes were good, but the service was friendly. By the time we left, the place was completely packed and people were waiting outside so I think that speaks to how good the food is and maybe I just had a slightly less positive experience.

Amazing food, family owned, service was great! Highly recommend for delicious southern food. Greens…read moreare a must!

The customer service here. WOW. While I wanted to ignore some of the explicit reviews, everyone…read morecannot be lying after trying this place. While the food was decent, the service was pretty bad. When a customer enters your establishment, say hi and be friendly, it takes nothing. So while the food was OK, I would pass on another visit because of the service alone.

Food amazing. Rasta Pasta, jerk chicken quesadilla and egg rolls w Mac, collards and yams. Passion…read morefruit mocktail mojito best I ever had. Will definitely be back

The food is sooo good! The mac and cheese, yams, greens, wings, and shrimp were my favs!…read more I just wish the fish wasn't so small but it was lightly battered (how I like it), seasoned, and fried to perfection. The rum punch was GOODT! The live dj was great. The service could use some improvement.

Went on July 20, 2026, with a friend during happy hour, and I have to say I really enjoyed this…read moreplace! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even employees who weren't our servers checked in as they walked by to make sure everything was okay, which really stood out. We each had two drinks, a steak entrée, and shared a dessert. Even after leaving a tip, we only spent $52.50 per person, which was an amazing value. It's not easy to find a spot with great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices all in one. I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a casual happy hour with delicious food that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

My best friend and I stopped by The World's Famous Waiting Room for a drink, some calamari, and a…read morechance to catch up. The service was impeccable. our server was attentive and really took care of us. The calamari, though, was just okay. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, a nice spot for drinks and conversation, but the food didn't wow me.

The lady & I wanted some authentic BBQ. So we decided to try this spot. Wasn't far away so we gave…read moreit a shot. It did not disappoint not one second. We both were so happy we gave it a try. The ribs you can tell were smoked like a real griller !!! The ribs were so tender and every bite you can taste the smoke from the grill. We also had catfish nuggets that so super juicy and fried to perfection. He was a nice guy as well. His energy was great. You knkw some people want you to buy there food but have bad energy about you being there. Not Rodger!! He was very welcoming and polite! I will definitely be back!

Note: this place only accepts cash or cash app…read more Ordered spicy bbq chicken with all the sides. The chicken was ok, but the sides did not taste good. Mac was mushy, beans were ok, Spanish rice was crunchy, and the greens had zero flavor.

Stopped for breakfast and don't regret it. Food and presentation was good. The waitress was super…read morenice. The restaurant was quiet and had a good vibe.

As a first time customer I generally observe and access from seating to the check. Menu options was…read morestrike 1 for me when I was told the silver dollar size pancakes are only on the kids menu. Maybe you should consider people's dietary preferences and accommodations, no need to explain. Every restaurant, diner, cafe or place breakfast is served across NJ and beyond have I never been restricted with my options and needs. It's not about the cost because I pay for what I want. I got the regular order because I wanted to be respectful and that is basically what I want on the menu, my side was never received so I had it removed. The taste was actually good but after eating a quarter of one I boxed the rest and gave it to my daughter. Strike 2 was the wait time for our food, two tables after us were served and sizable meals. I ordered Pancakes and water. I ordered an omelette and a cup of coffee, horrible she said. How long do you have to wait for that 30+ minutes. Strike 3 was they seemed more focused on the turn around verses the actual service to seated customers. We weren't the only table. I've shared MY REVIEW......

The food is so very good. The owner and rest of the staff is so gracious and pleasant…read more I had oxtails, rasta pasta and cabbage and was definitely pleased with the taste of it all, the portions and the price. My boyfriend has the sticky wigs, mac and cheese and fries and he is the most picky eater but said he loved it. He ate a bit of mine and liked it as well. Even the fries were cooked to perfection. I have since been back for the BBQ turkey wings and they didn't disappoint either. You have made a repeat customer out of me.

Was back in the area so had a 2nd visit. My daughter liked the catfish (fried well), cabbage and…read moremac. I enjoyed my whiting again (just needed a few more flecks of salt), the rice was perfect, and the sweet potatoes were good to me as they weren't syrupy sweet like some soul food places prepare them. Paid $35 for both platters which was fare. Great customer service too ! I'll be back to try more from the menu 8/10

I bumped into this spot on a whim cuz the wife was in the mood for yams after scrolling and seeing…read morea few soul food posts. So I decided to venture here since it was closest in the area at the time. The inside was cozy and quaint, I took my food to go but had to wait a bit even though I ordered ahead, but dude DID say it would take 25-30 min for my order. Polite young man I should add. I don't mind the wait cause I could hear the fryer heavy at work in the back, and I've learned not to rush the process. I will say for it to be a soul food spot, I would've expected a bit more of variety besides fish and wings. I also hate that they were out of a lot of stuff, from whiting to collard greens, and while I'm waiting I overheard dude tell another customer they were out of Mac & cheese. Soooo.. fingers crossed on how this meal goes.. Sure enough... They messed up the order... I ordered double mac and unfortunately, since they're out of it, there's nothing that can be done ... Not to mention, they forgot to give me my shrimp so I had to turn around for that .. hopefully the food is good, again fingers crossed.. I'll update shortly when I get back to the crib Ok, let's get to the food, cause that's the main reason we're here... Yams - 10.. These were clearly the star of the meal!! they were cooked down to perfection, with a beautiful sweet glaze, and I have zero complaints at all!! Wings - 8.. I got the Thai chili wings, which were good and fried well, and nice size wings, I just expected a little bit of spice. But again no complaints. I'd order them again. I had one of My Son's honey barbecue wings, and those were pretty good too. Mac - best of MID! The Mac wasn't bad. The problem is, there was no successful marriage between the macaroni noodles and the cheese itself. There were several times where I would have a fork full of cheese and two noodles, which was a pretty unpleasant bite. Yes I love cheesy mac & cheese for sure, but I like it to be GELLED together in Harmony This seemed like they took chunks of cheese and mixed it into the boiled macaroni and baked it. Again, it didn't taste bad, the ingredients just didn't merge. Shrimp - 9. I'm glad I turned around to get these shrimp that they initially forgot. But shrimp were very nice sized, plump, seasoned very well and crisp but not over fried. Great job here, no complaints at all. I actually am looking forward to having their shrimp again next time I come. Overall, I enjoyed the food. And unfortunately, Yelp doesn't give half stars. But I would be remiss to give them a three, being that these were just human errors and that's OK in my opinion. As I said, the young man was very polite that helped me with my order, and again the food was very good. So yes, I hated that my order wasn't accurate, but they did their best to rectify it and served good food. That said, I'll definitely come back and suggest this spot to others.

I give Monai's Soul Food 3.5 stars, but rounded up to 4. Considering black-owned businesses are few…read morea far between in the Central NJ area, I made it a point to go support one for Juneteenth. After trying to decide between a handful of places, I decided on Monai's mostly because I saw they have a parking lot and I just simply wasn't in the mood to be searching around for street parking that day. When I arrived, I asked for a menu and after looking it over, I decided on the sweet chili wings with mac & cheese and green beans. I was told the wait would be 20-25 minutes. It did take a little bit longer than that. It was probably more like 30-35 minutes. I sat at one of the empty tables while I waited. They had a good playlist of r&b music playing which made the wait a little more favorable. Once my food was ready, I took my food to go. My favorite part of my meal was the chicken wings. They were cooked and seasoned well. The sweet chili sauce was the icing on the cake. The sides were just okay to me. The mac & cheese could use a little more of something...maybe a little touch of salt or seasoning. The green beans were nothing special and tasted like they came from a can. The sides weren't terrible or inedible, but could use a little more of something. With that being said, it was good enough that I'd return. I would like try some of their other entrees.

Jeff the owner is very welcoming! Thursday nights are open mic night, and everyone is very nice. I…read morealways order a matcha latte and it's always nice and sweet! Highly recommend

Cute local spot. Chill vibes and friendly staff. The food was good and so was the coffee. If I…read morelived in area, I probably would be there very often.

It was pretty good, was a little bland but tasted good, it just fells like it was pre made because…read moreit was sitting under a heater. The girl behind the desk was really nice.

Very good Chicken fresh always thank u also love the Cole slaws !!! Nice store is very nice a cleanread more