Giovanna's Cafe in Ramsey, NJ. The comfort level here is 10/10. Once you step inside feel as if you…read moreare eating in Giovanna's home with family photos, fresh food and amazing service. Coming here for Brunch last Sunday was a great experience. The food comes out fresh and ready. The service is fast but friendly. You really feel like you're home! Look out for the rotating eggs Benedict option-the BLT Eggs Benedict was perfect! BLT Eggs Benedict-Crispy Bacon, Arugula, Tomatoes, Poached Eggs over Brioche Bread topped with our In-house Hollandaise Sauce served with Giovanna's Signature Home Fries Million Dollar Bacon- Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper & Black Pepper Steak and Eggs- Angus steak, seasoned with herb butter, served with 2 local farm fresh eggs, toast and Giovanna's Signature Home Fries Chocolate Chips Pancakes French Toast

Good was delicious. Tried the salted caramel macchiato on the special menu. Very small and not…read moreworth it It gets very noisy even at 9:30am but the service is excellent

had to wait for my barber so came here for breakfast and wait. i'm so happy i found this place…read more what a great tiny cafe with friendly owner. sat outside on a perfect sunny morning. the coffee was super good . ordered an omelet it was so fresh and cooked to my liking. comes with crispy potatoes and a fresh arugula salad. ordered bacon on side. it was thick cut type and was so good omg. definitely coming back again can't wait.

My wife and I met another couple for brunch on a very busy and rainy Sunday morning. They do not…read moreaccept reservations so you will have to put your name on a list and wait. Luckily, we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. t's a small quaint restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Nice creative menu. Everyone at the table ordered the salted caramel French Toast and I added a side order of chicken sausage. They were out of hot drip coffee so we ordered Cafe Americanos instead and as coffee snobs, did not disappoint. The French toast was one big thick mini loaf of bread topped with bananas. Tasty, fresh, and with a dab of whipped salted caramel to dip. Outstanding. The chicken sausage consisted of four tasty links. All the plates went back empty The service was excellent and friendly. The prices were very competitive and there is ample parking in a public lot next door. Worth the visit from down in Cranford.

The food was very delicious and priced fairly for the portion…read more However, the sausages were extremely small and disappointing. They almost resembled meat sticks (finger thickness or slimmer) than standard breakfast sausages. You can assemble your own crepes, dessert or savory. Server put in custom order incorrectly and served blueberries when not requested. Thankfully, they took it back and the issue was resolved. Laudable fast service! Small indoor area with nice outside seating too. AI-looking wall mural was a bit off-putting, though.

Ordered 6 matchas and 4 coffees, but unfortunately, the matchas were completely off. As you can see…read morein the photo, they weren't green at all and didn't taste like matcha--they tasted exactly like Fruity Pebbles cereal milk. Disappointed since we ordered so many, hopefully they will improve their matcha or they probably should remove it from the menu.

Great breakfast! I left my name and sooner than the 30 minutes we were forewarned, we found…read moreourselves seated. I got a waffle and the Million Dollar Bacon, my wife got an avocado toast and my daughter got eggs and potatoes. Everything came out fresh and delicious. My waffle, in particular, was excellent! We will absolutely be back for Saturday or Sunday brunch.

After having tried the First Watch in Paramus, I was curious about the one in Montvale…read more Honestly, the food at Paramus location was quite disappointing - with food being salty, home fries very dry, but with great service and endless coffee. First Watch in Montvale- a great location in the mall with Wegman next to it and Starbucks and all. However, the food was still disappointing. Or should I say it was very similar to the one in Paramus....? We had Market Hash and Chickichanga with chicken sausage on the side. I believe the food is still on the salty side and home fries all mushy. I quite can't say I am liking the First Watch. I will have to try something more regular ... Egg Benedict and omelette next time ...?

The Yelp reviews are correct - you will have a wait, regardless of when you visit! But well worth…read moreit. My love and I found ourselves in the area and wanted to grab a light lunch before going about our afternon. We arrived around 12:30 PMand we still had a 25 minute wait. Clearly, they're doing something right! The atmosphere is bright and inviting. This is a place you can hit up for a quick lunch or linger over a nice glass of wine. Shishito Peppers to start. Ample portion size and perfectly salted. Brussels Bowl for me (quinoa, grilled chicken, crispy Brussels sprouts, pickled red onions, and lemon parmesan dressing) and Turkey Panini for him (roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, basil tarragon aioli, and rosemary focaccia). We loved our choices. We were clean-plate club members during this lunch! We love that they have truly fresh-squeezed orange juice. You can't go back to drinking Tropicana after this! Ample parking in the strip mall. We'd return!

This place has been on my radar for a few years now. I've always wanted to try it but the…read morereservations were always full when I tried. I finally got the opportunity to go recently. I was impressed by the food creativity as well as the overall ambiance of the restaurant. They have a nice selection of caffeinated beverages. I got the iced ube matche latte which I enjoyed. I also ordered some of my usual brunch favorites: stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict. Both were to my satisfaction.

Delicious…read more Outstanding smoked salmon with capers. Incredibly fresh. I also had the chefs favorite smoothie, which was banging. Great decor. Excellent wait staff with true table side manner. Great outdoor seating with ample parking in quiet saddle river. Great spot. Check out for brunch or breakfast, really awesome spot.

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.

Great Irish Diner/Restaurant/Gift shop. For is great. Love the Traditional Irish Breakfast…read more Bottomless coffee. There are over a thousand Irish item for sale. Cookies, mugs, teas and jams. Staff is very friendly. A great addition to our awesome town. Stop in and grab a bite to eat and Peru's all the cookies, teas jams and coffee mugs that are for sale Highly recommend

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.

PROS: Staff was nice, prices were good, menu variety was plentiful, food was fresh, atmosphere was…read morerustic, and hours are decent for a coffee shop CONS: It's cramped inside and parking is minimal OVERALL: As long as you don't mind tight spaces, I highly recommend coming to this shop

Highly recommend the shaken espresso if you love a strong but smooth iced coffee. I typically find…read moreiced lattes can get a bit milky sometimes, so when I see shaken espresso on the menu it is an immediate order for me. On this visit to Longfellow's, I had mine with maple. The REAL maple syrup flavor shined through and gave the perfect amount of sweetness to the shaken espresso drink. The espresso itself was smooth, rich, and not sour at all. It formed a lovely crema on top as well which was texturally delicious. From my experience, a shaken espresso is only as good as its espresso base, so I was super happy about the quality and taste of their shots. Great location not far off the main road, as I was able to stop by here on a whim while passing through Mahwah--and thank goodness I did! What a hidden gem, I can't wait to come back on my next trip up north. An absolute must stop on your road trip for the caffeine fix! My partner was able to charge her laptop and get some quick work done too while we were here, they had great free wifi and plenty of well placed outlets! The staff was super lovely and accommodating too, considering we came in within the last hour before closing. I appreciated it a ton! Wish I lived closer, I'd be coming in on the regular!

We've been coming here for breakfast for over 15 years, and it truly feels like home. The food is…read moreconsistently delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and we've never been disappointed. It's the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful breakfast without breaking the bank. The service is always excellent, and Maria is simply fantastic. She's friendly, attentive, and always makes us feel welcome--like part of the family. It's rare to find a restaurant that maintains such great food, fair prices, and outstanding service year after year. That's why we keep coming back. Highly recommended!

Great neighborhood cafe. Enjoyed bringing family . Good cheeseburgers and breakfast all day…read more Outdoor seating . Maria our waitress was fantastic.