The breakfast is very good I got the big breakfast when I say a lot of food I'm not kidding be careful it's a lot. Our waitress was very polite and attentive. read more

Not very familiar with the area, there are lots of places to eat close by including eating outside. This restaurant, which looks like a mini diner, had some good outdoor seating and that's where we ate. Went on a Sunday late morning and the weather which had been very iffy, turned really nice. Lots of choices, a huge menu (diner lite) with some Mexican options. Thought the huevos rancheros was excellent as was the Florentine omelette as well as the coffee. Prices were very reasonable, portions were huge and the service was very good and the staff was also very friendly. The owner, who was really hustling, came by to see if everything was ok which I think is a great sign. Making plans to come back. read more

My husband and I used to go to Alfonsos's regularly BUT since owners changed it was getting worse and worse so a friend kept telling me to try cafe Picasso. My husband loves the misto app and I love their baked ziti and penne vodka. Lorenzo is so so sweet. The wait service is very friendly and professional as well. I'm going back next week with other family. Can't wait! read more

Phoenix cafe is a nice little diner-type restaurant on Main Street in Somerville and definitely feels like a more old school place than a lot of the trendy restaurants nearby. I went for breakfast on a Saturday morning and it was pretty quiet- just a few other tables around 11am. The menu is huge and very affordable! I had a really simple breakfast of just scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and toast. My meal was pretty average. Nothing out of the world but just good, typical diner food! My husband had some sort of omelet and said it had a little too much going on with the flavors. All in all it wasn't my favorite breakfast ever but I would go back! read more

Really good diner! Inexpensive, good food, great service, wonderful outdoor seating. Thanks!

Simple diner fare with great customer service! I had their garden veggie egg white omelet which came with homefries and toast and my husband had chocolate chip pancakes. Good portions, was definitely full afterwards! Nothing fancy, but perfect comfort diner food for a nice breakfast! The service was excellent, very friendly and fast. Everything was very well-priced too. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid breakfast option! read more

New management at Phoenix. Amazing service, friendly atmosphere, food is terrific. If you have been here before and had a bad experience, you need to come back to give this another try. read more

A fantastic place for breakfast. Cozy with fast friendly service. Food was delicious. Great local place.

Brought the family on for breakfast and enjoyed delicious flavors. We had the huevos racheros and the al pastor Benedict which were both fabulous! The service was great arm and attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

Very good food--great find! Cheap pricing too. Country, small town atmosphere. Just keep in mind that they don't substitute items in their menu. For example, with the Phoenix Grandslam, you cannot substitute their French toast for their (amazing!) Cinnamon Raisin French Toast. read more

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My favorite breakfast spot. They have a great breakfast special if you get in before 11 (I usually oversleep and don't), and they serve a limited breakfast menu all day. They also have a good lunch selection. The food is typical diner fare. Pancakes and hamburgers and stuff. Great place to grab a quick meal or just sit and chat for a while. The staff is also very friendly and polite. read more

Phoenix Cafe - Eggs and corned beef hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Probably the best place to get a inexpensive breakfast in Somerville. I ordered a western omelette with cheese and it came out quickly and was served with a smile. The home fries were cooked to perfection. Perfectly crispy and brown but not greasy. The booths might be a little bit small but not really a big deal. The waitstaff were all friendly and they even remembered me from the day before. I also had the eggs benedict. The hollandaise was perfect. Would definitely recommend read more

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This restaurant, located on Main St in Somerville, has an extensive lunch menu and we were able to find something to please everyone. Price is right with generous servings, and food is good. As a bonus, they were able to accommodate special directions for a family member with a dairy allergy. read more

Outdoor dining, friendly staff, good service, good food. Breakfast, lunch and since new ownership, they now stay open till 10PM. Will definitely be coming back to The Phoenix! read more

If I'm in downtown Somerville and it's time for a satisfying meal, especially if I'm on a schedule, Phoenix fits the bill. Portions are generous, prices reasonable, service quick & friendly, and the food is good. Lunch specials start at $6. I rarely have trouble finding metered parking within two short blocks. read more

Phoenix Cafe - Jimmy's Burger, featuring two half-pound patties - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Phoenix Café is a great little dinner on Main St. I come here when I'm in New Jersey visiting family and it's always great. The location is nice and there is plenty of seating and little wait times if any. The menu has alot to chose from and will definitely fill you up. The prices are great for what you get and the customer service is always good. I mostly have the scrambled eggs, with bacon and pancakes and orange juice. read more

Phoenix Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

One of those ransoms mornings where I was contemplating on where to get breakfast and ended up here and I'm happy to say this place this not disappoint. Food is like diner style menu which I personally love. The menu had a variety of options as well. I ordered the steak and eggs which was pretty tasty. The home fries were yummy too which is always a win. Service was fast and proficient. read more

Phoenix Cafe - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

This is the best spot in Somerville, NJ for breakfast and lunch!!! Family owned and operated. Clean, affordable confort food. They offer American and Spanish dishes. I always enjoy the vegie omlet, homefries & rye toast with grape jelly. The coffee is fresh & hot & poured in a generous mug!!! Gracias Mi Amor Papi!!! read more

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You couldn't ask for a friendlier set of people. After just a few visits they know what I like, and how I like it. On more adventurous days I'll simply ask what they like, and eat that. Today's surprise, Baby Leaf Salad. There's nothing baby about this salad... I'm pretty sure I'll have enough for lunch, dinner, and lunch again. The mushroom, steak, tomato and vinaigrette are savory and light all at the same time. If they were open later, I might never eat any place else. read more

Phoenix Cafe - Today's surprise, Baby Leaf Salad. There's nothing baby about this salad... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

This is one of my favorite diners to go to. The breakfast is regular diner breakfast. The lunch is very good and the soups are always great! The wait staff is so friendly! The service is a little slow but that's because they are very busy. I highly recommend this place! read more

Absolute favorite local place for breakfast. You won't find gourmet or trendy dishes here. You will find a comfortable place with good food and a hometown atmosphere; much like "Cheers" where everyone knows your name. My "go to" dish on weekends is the Phoenix Croissant. The Blueberry Pancakes or French Toast are close seconds. Check the hours on the weekends as they are different than weekdays. read more

Phoenix Cafe - The Phoenix Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Awful service. Walked right out. Both the server and host were rude. They ignored us at first only to make it a hassle to seat us. After we asked for a booth he said no. read more

The food is ok, standard diner fare. The problem is not the service, as other reviewers said. It's the microscopic booths. A family of 4 can't fit in one of their booths yet they squeezed us in there when two round tables were available. Then they seated a loud individual right next to us. With nowhere to hide, we sped ate and ran. Very poor seating and attention to people's space. read more

Great little spot on Main St! Classic Jersey diner feel with familiar breakfast combinations. I ordered a Belgian waffle with pork roll and a side of scrambled eggs with mozzarella. I did like that they saved on plate use and put my eggs on top of my waffle. I hate when I order food at a diner and you're given 2 or 3 plates. The only downside is that because my eggs were still very hot, it made the waffle lose its crispiness. However, taste was still all there! Believe it or not, it is possible to mess up a Belgian waffle but this place knows how to do it right. I was also pleasantly surprised that I was given 3 slices of pork roll! Service was fast since it was the middle of a Wednesday afternoon but I'd surely come again if I was in the area. read more

The service was bad and the waitress was very rude to us. The food was not good either, the eggs Benedict was burnt.

Had the omelette with feta cheese and spinach. It was good - loads of feta cheese inside of it. The hasbrowns were on the crispy side but tasted good. Coffee was good as well. read more

Soda tasted terrible, my gyro was great but my friends didn't like the quality of their meals. I doubt I'd take a trip here again

We've been here before several times and the food was good with fair prices. But today's visit was different. My wife ordered a gyro omelet and she had to use ketchup to give it taste. My piggy omelet was just ok. Both of these items are on their breakfast special menu which includes a beverage. My wife ordered a plain tea with lemon (not anything special like Earl Grey or such) and they charged $1.20 extra for it. Then I asked for some cinnamon sugar to go with my toast and they charged .30 extra for that too. Not a big deal but it's little things like this that will turn repeat customers away. I'm giving them 2 stars because they were good but this recent visit changed our mind about this place. I hope they take this as constructive criticism. read more

Love this place. The staff very friendly and breakfast is good and the lunch. The staff always ask if everything is alright.

I went in for their $2.79 or $2.99 breakfast special. I would say its a great value if you are in the area. I am all for a reasonable deal and decent food. I was happy to find a place like this, b/c its a greek owned diner. Usually greek diners crank out decent food and reasonable prices. I wouldn't say this is the best breakfast but for the price its a great price if you are in somerville. I want to go back to try other dishes. As for the food, my dish came out promptly, the quality of the food was good but not great. Service was good with no complaints. I will update my review the next time I go there b/c I want to put them to the test with some critical nj diner food. :) read more

My husband and I came in here for breakfast on a weekday. Good news was that we found on-street parking pretty quickly, and the place was loaded with police officers. So, you know, we felt safe ;) We both opted for breakfast food: I had two eggs over easy, sausage, and 2 french toast. Hubs had the corned beef hash, two eggs sunny side up, and home fries. I was very happy with my meal. The french toast was sublime--crispy on the outside and meltingly soft and creamy on the inside. The sausage was the good stuff. Not some silly old boxed stuff that is cardboardy and chewy. Hubs was turned off by his corned beef hash. He felt it was a little gelatinous and not a very pleasing texture. We both agreed the coffee was great. Service was good, too. The place does look like it could use a good scrub-down. Overall, I was happy and I would return. read more

Solid breakfast, but service is a bit slow. Everyone is regular here it seems, and the waitresses are nice, but easily over whelmed. Be patient and nice and enjoy your meal! Pancakes were great, and the omelettes are good too. Also it is a great deal for the $. Big portions and cheap! read more

Really great spot for breakfast! Food was tasty and the prices were good as were the portions. We did take out on a Saturday morning (for 5 people) and the food was ready when they said and the order was accurate. read more

A friend and I had a late breakfast today. The staff was attentive, friendly and courteous. The food was top notch! Clearly a popular restaurant given the number of patrons who were there when we arrived. I highly recommend the Phoenix Cafe. read more

Hands down this is my go to place for breakfast. They offer many specials at a great price and in good sized portions. You can also order off the regular menu, prices there are very fair for the area. I have always had a great time here, I love the hole in the wall diner feel to the place (so be warned, it isn't super roomy) This place has the best breakfast around! read more

Place is packed this morning. To the point we cannot sit in our regular server's station. Food is always decent and usually very quick. It was good today as well. Go Angela! read more

I had breakfast with a friend here last Sunday. I assumed nothing good came out of Jersey, but boy was I wrong. This diner is situated on a street lined with cute shops, and Mc-Stores. The service was quick and friendly. The corned beef hash tasted great, and was served in a huge portion. The eggs and sausage were just ok. I'm definitely going to be paying another visit to this diner again soon. read more

This is probably my favorite diner in the area! My coworkers and I go quite often for lunch, whether it is just for a quick bite to eat or a long winded affair the food never disappoints. Somerville is a really great town with so many up and coming restaurants. Phoenix Cafe stays top 3 in my book no matter what comes into town. The service and the curly fries are worth the trip out. Parking is tough in Somerville. There are metered spots on the Main Street or municipal lots that run parallel to the main road. read more

3.5 ;) Finally tried this place after passing by so many times and it was ok. 1- They have really weird hours, something like 10 am to 3 pm (or something like that.) 2- the place feels sticky and needs a good cleaning 3- the staff is uber friendly 4- portions are a good size 5- food is ok, typical diner food 6- they call it a "cafe" but have a diner style menu - a little weird at first, but the options were good. 7- i would go back to try the breakfast read more

After having an underwhelming experience at the IHOP of HB, My BF and I were very pleased by the feel of this diner . It has a very old fashioned diner in the south or mid west decor and vibe. Our waitress was very warm and welcoming and the food was very fair in price. The food also was very simple but tasty . We have definitely found our breakfast spot in town :) read more