The food was really good and I totally recommend. And they have really good service. The Ambiance is really good too.

Great restaurant! The interior was cozy, and their foods were all delicious! I highly recommend to book your table in advance. read more

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Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant!!!! My family and I have been 4 times now, and every single time the food has been 10/10!!! Amazing service too!!! Definitely recommend the Pren Bae and French toast for brunch, and the chicken salad sandwhich for lunch!! The chicken is brined in buttermilk for 3 days- heavenly! Favorite restaurant in the area by far!!!!! :) read more

Highly recommend this place!! The staff are so so sweet and welcoming! The food was delicious as well (literally wanted everything on the menu). Will definitely be back! read more

For many weeks we had heard of the great new restaurant in Chester, Pren Kitchen. As local foodies, we were eager to try the new lunch spot, but until today did not have the opportunity to eat at the popular eatery. My review is mixed, but in summary, Pren Kitchen doesn't quite meet expectations. Food: We ordered three appetizers, two lunches, and two desserts. Appetizers were wonderful, mains and dessert were dissapointing. Spicy Brussel Sprouts: These were delicious; browned and crisp and just enough heat and well seasoned. We loved them. Buffalo Chicken Egg-rolls: Also delicious, the chicken was moist and the egg roll was crispy and fresh. Pierogi with Carmelized Onion: The presentation was great, with a perfect sear on each of the three large pieces. Unfortunately, the texture of the filling could have been improved-felt slightly overworked and paste like. Silders with Pren Fries: Two tiny ground beef pucks, way overcooked and without much flavor. I expected steamed onions or a sauce-- something - but these were ground beef, cheese square and bread. Truly disappointing. The Pren fries were comical; limp and undercooked potato under a pile of Parmesan and rosemary crumble. When described by the server it sounded appealing, but the textures didn't come together and were mostly left on the plate. Chicken Cheddar Jalapeño Burger: Was there cheese? Was there spice? I honestly don't remember. It tasted like a common chicken burger from the grocery store but somehow with less flavor. Again, it needed a sauce, better cheese, and something to elevate this otherwise boring protein. Fries were undercooked and left on the plate. GF Dulce de Leche "Fluffy" Cake: This was incredibly disappointing. There was nothing fluffy about the texture of this cake, so why did they advertise it as so? The cookie on the top of the cake was delicious as was the thin layer of frosting. However the cake itself was a failure - not moist, not flavorful and not sweet. We decided it wasn't worth the calories, but when the host asked us about it and we were telling her about how we enjoyed the cookie, she walked away before we were able to explain why the rest of the cake had been left largely untouched on the table. Atmosphere: The ambiance is lovely; you feel as though you've been transported to a chic college town or the Upper West Side for a grown up lunch. Much attention was spent on decor. It was surprising that our water was served with disposable cups. Our bottled drinks were served unopened, and without ice or glasses. When we asked for same, twice, they never appeared. We watched with some horror as the host belittled guests without a reservation and moved people around the small (and largely empty) dining room to accommodate reservations that had not yet arrived. Every single person that entered was told that their reservation was incorrect - those that had requested outside seating were moved indoors. We had requested an outside table, but were taken into the dining room. Several tables were sat, drinks served, and then moved to make room for parties that had not arrived yet. One diner promised to "eat quickly," only to be rushed to another table. Our three servers had little knowledge of the menu and looked completely checked out. They didn't ask if we needed anything or to check on our experience. Further, they forgot several of our requests. A neighboring party was served soup and only after it had sat for several minutes did the guest get up and find the server to get spoons. When they finally got them, their soup was cold. No apologies or explanations were given. The service felt like an opening day- clearly their front of house needs some training. When packing up a leftover egg roll, the server literally tried to take the plate from my hand. I had requested a box, and was filling it - the eggroll was the only thing left on the table - he just wasn't paying any attention. Again- no apology- we felt as though we were an inconvenience, as we were hurried out of the restaurant. If they had a liquor license, this would be a fun spot to have an appetizer before a night out. However, the prices were far too high for what was served. At this price point, something has to be exemplary and service impeccable. The problems in service would be funny had it not been so expensive. Unfortunately, after the appetizers, the food was overpriced and just down right bad. We left feeling unappreciated and hungry for something special. There's a lot of potential here- but attention needs to be paid to front of house experience, customer service and the quality of everything on the menu. read more

This is an amazing story.... I have supported this restaurant since its beginning.....Having a big birthday party here and constantly bringing and meeting friends. I would say I am probably a loyal Pren fan and frankly appalled at the way I was treated with my friend today. This is what happens , when children run a restaurant.... possibly why it has not been crowded recently. We sat down and air was on to an extreme, so we asked for it to be lowered. The little girl said she was in charge and could not do.... we asked we to speak to someone in charge. She left and then 2 kitchen workers came out and said that the owner was not there. and he said to ask us to leave snd that we would NOT be served. They would not serve us and we left. Is this how good customers are to be treated? Would it have been soooooo hard to put air slightly lower ? They said girl was crying ????? Because my friend asked to speak to the person in charge??????? too ridiculous .... An apology please?????? Too ridiculous at how this was handled! read more

Good food, nice staff, definitely has to be the best restaurant to occupy this storefront.

I can't comment on the food because after we were seated we waited over 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge us but got nothing. Staff was walking around cleaning etc. but did not acknowledge us. Atmosphere was boring with no music. We waited a bit more but left shortly thereafter. Missed opportunity I believe to a green and young waitstaff. read more

Have to give this new spot five stars!! We went last night and couldn't have been happier with where we chose. From the atmosphere and decor to the seriously delicious food, I can not recommend this place more!! read more

Yummy! I'm still drooling . Best impossible burger I ever ate! Cooked perfectly! Hubby said his chicken jalapeño burger was yummy too. Staff is so friendly and happy. Definitely coming back. read more

Always consistently delicious! Plan ahead and make reservations so you don't miss out!

The atmosphere is cool (décor, play games at the table while you wait), but the food was really not good & the selection was extremely limited. read more

A MUST!!! Such a cute little place for brunch! Went with my friend for brunch. We made a reservation. I think they prefer reservations due to the fact that they are only using like 4 or 5 tables at the time due to covid. I got the Cesar salad. It was delicious! Everything is home made and you can tell. Will definitely be back read more

From the moment we got there, the server was super generous with cleaning the table we wanted even after changing our mind a couple of times. I ordered a mushroom burger with sweet potato fries. Any dressing I wanted, the server was patient enough to go get it even when I asked her for more multiple of times. The burger was great, not too greasy. I did not feel overstuffed after eating. The table decorations was simple. Not too overcrowded. I enjoyed the fact that they had accommodations to provide shade anywhere you chose to sit. Overall, one of the best serving and good experiences to have. read more

Excellent ! Always delicious with interesting ingredient pairings. Lots of healthy choices and comfort food also!

Delightful! Bright and welcoming space, with friendly staff, and delicious food. Decor evokes familial warmth, and menu encourages a trip down memory lane. For weekend brunch, highly recommend chicken and egg (crisp, moist, and richly decadent with perfect fried egg) and burger (beefy, rich, and profoundly meaty). We will be back! read more

Pren - Chicken and egg. Hidden beneath perfectly prepared fried egg is a crispy, moist, and tender chicken breast. - American Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

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Awesome food. Great for kids. The buttermilk chicken sandwich is amazing. Can't wait to go back.

The perfect place in the perfect town. The food and the service have been extraordinary. Ingredients are super fresh - there is no freezer on premises. Simple, diverse and delicious menu. Atmosphere is light and inviting with a fun gaming wall. They politely encourage patrons to not use their devices - which is a plus. You have to try it! read more

My kids actually have reminded me several times to write this review- that is how good this place is! They are only 8 & 10! Our experience from start to finish was remarkable. The woman at the front worked with us to find a table that worked for our family of 5 in a reasonable time frame. Once we sat both the service and food were outstanding. Every single person there was HAPPY - which if you have been out to eat lately you know is an accomplishment in itself. I cannot find one negative thing to say. If you are in the area this is a MUST TRY. We will be back! read more

Pren Kitchen is a new restaurant in town. The goal is to serve great, whole food. The food is from local sources. It is simple and delicious. Great flavor, great service. The dessert is OUT of this world. It is like art work. read more

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Absolutely amazing food!!! Incredible atmosphere!!! I simply am super impressed and cannot wait to go back! I had the chicken sandwich, which was so delicious with the Pren Fries which again were so delicious. I tried a sweet potato dish which was very tasty and today for left overs I had some macaroni and cheese which tasted amazing!! My husband said the Impossible burger was the best and he cannot believe it is not meat. I hands down cannot wait to go back. Side note: they have a ton of games and things to do, great family spot! This just may be my new favorite place!! read more

Incredibly good, home made, inventive food. Everything is made from scratch, nothing frozen. Awesome meals, ...and even better desserts! One of the truly best places in the area. Highly recommended. read more

What sweet and inviting, fun-feeling place! Loved the wall-sized scrabble board w magnet letters. Food was fresh, clean and vibrant! The owner, Craig, Shared that all is created w local ingredients that are the food he would want to enjoy. Loved the pesto spaghetti squash and sweet potato gratin. The rosemary parm fries were good to the last bite. Highly recommend-well be back for more!! read more

The food here is so delicious. Came here on a sunday afternoon with a large party. The service was great. They had a cart of so many different sauces. Would definitely recommend! read more

A hidden gem in downtown Chester. Locally sourced food with fresh ingredients and phenomenal flavor. I was skeptical going in since it is so highly rated on google and Yelp but this place did not disappoint. I enjoyed the spinach orzo salad with chicken and it was fantastic. The chicken was succulent and perfectly seasoned. My fiance had the meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, grilled carrots and roasted brussel sprouts. He loved it. We will definitely be visiting again. read more

Some of the best food & company that I've had thus far living in Chester. If you haven't yet tried this place out, please head over there when you get the chance. Kraig is a really awesome human with a great eye for design and a wealth of talent when it comes to making others tastebuds ignite with pure bliss. Thank you so much for creating such a drool-worthy tasting menu & for bringing an exciting new restaurant to town. We will be back with more guests very soon! read more

Excellent food in a home-like atmosphere. I had the spicy brussels sprouts and purposefully camp grilled baloney and gruyere. Absolutely fantastic, and as a bonus it was served with thin-cut fries. read more

Hey guys we were there about a year ago and my wife had a killer chicken sandwich with a big old fat piece of chicken on it we were there this past weekend and the chicken was as thin as a quarter not that thin but Darn close please go back to the thick chicken you had thank you read more

Hello Pren!!!! Such a refreshing place to go in downtown Chester. Put your cellphones down and actually talk to those around you. Meet new friends, play games while you wait. The pulled pork was fantastic as were the desserts. Looking forward to the next visit. A must try. read more

Found this place through Yelp. Walked in and saw a sign that asked patrons not to have their phones on their table - loved that! Got the Fried Chicken with egg sandwich - was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Chicken was juicy and tender, sauce was great, made for a wonderful mess, which I love. Wife got the Avocado and bacon sandwich and was just as pleased. Great Onion soup too. The only downer were the dessert cookies, served room temperature, and which would have been SO much better if they had warmed them a bit. Our server was a bit AWOL for most of the meal, but frankly, I'll take great food over great service at ANY restaurant. Overall, a great place for lunch. read more

Great great great! Food was wonderful and Jenna was the best! Thank you Jenna for making our night out wonderful!

Just had an early Mother's Day dinner with my family at Pren such a great experience. We have a mix of regular diets, vegans and vegetarians, and they had great choices for all of us. The wait staff was so wonderfully friendly and helpful, we can't wait to come back! read more

Great food! Great atmosphere! I ordered the Pulled Pork with the best Mac N' Cheese that I have had in a very long time.

We decided to spend a few hours shopping for gifts today in Chester and parked in front of Pren Kitchen and immediately became curious since we hadn't seen it before. Pulled it up on Yelp and based on the 5 star review decided to give it a try. We weren't disappointed! The food is wonderful. We now have an excuse to come to Chester for Sunday Brunch. read more

Family atmosphere, good down home style meals. Having board games available enhanced the family dining experience.

Owner is so friendly, food is fantastic, and the desserts are to die for! Only downside is I'm not a fan of ordering before you sit down, It's too much pressure when you feel like you're holding the line up trying to decide what to order instead of being waited on. But I will come back time and time again because this place's food is awesome! read more

This place is amazing! Yes fairly new and needs to work out a few minor kinks, but the ambiance and food is amazing! Get the pulled pork, and the butternut squash side is TO DIE FOR. Definitely worth the visit. If I lived closer I'd be a regular! read more

The attention to detail and the quality of the ingredients at Pren Kitchen are top notch! No corners cut here, they are sourcing most of their ingredients from local businesses. Even the "condiment cart" that you can wheel over to your table has, in my opinion, top shelf sauces you would never see at other restaurants (20+ condiments). The chef and all the staff are beyond helpful and welcoming. We talked to the chef for a while and his passion for food was evident immediately and he seems like a great guy. Looking forward to going back : ) read more

It's amazing decor and great food. Service was fast and friendly. Good layout to ensure ample space between tables. Definitely would come again. Had the bacon and avocado burger which had soft delicious bun with fresh ingredients. read more

Excellent menu, food, and service! Can't wait to go back! The coconut macaroons are awesome!!!