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This is such a pleasant review to write. My wife and I stumbled upon this spot by coincidence, and we absolutely loved it. The décor has a charming vintage feel, paired with great food and excellent service. It's located right on the main downtown strip, and parking is no issue at all. It's a perfect place for lunch or breakfast, and the coffee is fantastic. This is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again.
3.5: comparable to a diner but with a more limited menu, better ingredients probably, not large portions generally, and kind of pricey for what you get. Service and atmosphere were fine; it was quiet for a Thursday evening. Nothing went wrong with the visit but don't need to return too soon. I always thought Raymonds was just a brunch place but if you come for dinner, they feature a few salads, sandwiches, and entrees (meatloaf, fried chicken, pasta etc). They also offer one breakfast omelet. I wasn't in love with the Baja fish tacos ($18, no side) - I like shredded cabbage and veggies but they overwhelmed the tacos and there was a spicyish sauce that wasnt great personally. The omelet looked fluffy and large. The burger seemed fine, with a soft bun. They also have some vegan options, sides and desserts. For the cost per dish, it seemed like having a side would have made it more worth it. Desserts are also kind of pricey. They charge 3.5% credit card fee and don't take reservations. There are some booths and tables and a bar area. The bathroom is located down a set of stairs which is interesting. I have better memories of the Montclair location so maybe Raymonds is just a better breakfast or brunch spot.
Such a cute brunch spot in Ridgewood! I came here without a reservation on Saturday (party of 3) and was promptly seated. The menu has all of your classic breakfast/brunch items, everything from pancakes, omelets, eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, etc. I had a custom omelet that was packed with bacon, cheddar, and sautéed spinach. It came with a generous side of crispy fries. However, the real star of the show was the pancakes. We ordered them to split amongst the three of us and there was plenty to share. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy and sweet. The blueberry compote is a must add, it was SO good. Will absolutely be back here for brunch soon!
Raymond's was absolutely delicious. The food was great and fresh. The service was Ok. At arrival, one waiters took care of us and out of no where another waiter came to take our order. It was a bit weird. Food came and I had to get up and look for utensils setting, table of 4 and we didn't have any. Otherwise the experience was awesome with the food. I must say, the waiter that took over our table was very nice attentive and tried to make things better for our experience. Overall the food was A++ - Service was Ok.
For as long as we had been coming to Ridgewood's town, Raymond's red awning on the corner of E Ridgewood and Oak always stood out, but with all of the restaurants in the area, it was always "next time" ...... and "next time" FINALLY came to be. We dropped in on a warm, early Friday evening at around 5:45 and the restaurant was pretty much empty, except for 2 other occupied tables. In the times that we thought we'd come here for dinner, we looked at the menu, but everything always seemed a bit pricier than we'd like, especially because of the fact that it seemed to have less to choose from. They had a "diner-ish" menu, but didn't have the full variety offering of a diner. HOWEVER, one nice surprise was that they had a kids menu, which they don't advertise on their website. We didn't start with any appetizer and went straight to entrees. My better half ordered the Autumn Salad with Shrimp, I had the Black Bean Veggie Burger (with Fries) and the kids shared a small order of Mac and Cheese and a Kids Junior Burger. My wife thought her salad was subpar. The salad was mostly chopped romaine and didn't have much flavor, according to her, but the shrimp was decent (there were 5 in it). As for my Black Bean Veggie Burger, it was HUGE. The veggie burger's flavor was good, but it fell apart within the first bite. It was like eating a giant, soft falafel that just crumbled. It was a bit dry too, so ketchup was a must for it. The fries that came with it were very good though - could have come out hotter, but still decent. As for the Kids Junior Burger, it was cooked perfectly for us as we had asked, which was medium well. I didn't get a chance to try it, but it looked pretty juicy. Our kids also loved the Mac and Cheese. I had a few bites and thought was OK. It was on the gooey side, which I'm a fan of. By 6:30 PM, the restaurant was pretty busy. Turnover was high, so there was always a few tables free, but the waiters were definitely working their tails off at that point. Service with the food was good and the waiters kept providing us with extra ketchup every time we requested for it. Overall, the food was decent. We'd definitely prefer more variety. I do know that they are a popular brunch spot, so maybe we'd give it another go around for brunch.
Loved our brunch here! I think it's typically busy but we went on a rainy Saturday and had no wait. The service was a bit slow but the food was great! We had the BLT, wheatberry salad, and the cobbler to share. Everything was tasty and it was a cozy, neighborhood spot vibe.
I was in the area looking to find a home and came across this spot on a Sunday. It was very easy to park and had a good amount of outdoor seating. The town is quiet and very enjoyable for a late lunch/early dinner. My server was great! She's fairly new at this but was kind and quick to assist. Gustavo keeps his team in order and helps out where he's needed. I had the Tuna burger. It was fresh and delicious. I think it was a bit overcooked but I didn't specify how I'd like it. The fruit wasn't too cold for my teeth, which I really enjoy. I'd come back for sure.
Ok, ok, ok. I am so used to Montclair that every time I visit Ridgewood it's quite frankly a bit of a disappointment. Sure the aesthetics are the same as the original ... all that old world charm but man I was craving those ultra delicious waffles (as in Montclair) and man was I disappointed. What the heck? Who puts chopped passion fruit and litter it all over waffle? And that waffle? I could have went to any diner for the same quality and waste. The one bright spot was the huevos rancheros, they were perfect. The steaks and eggs at first appeared to be a nice generous portion but upon closer inspection it was a mirage and was lacking taste and salt. The food isn't quite terrible but it should be so much better! Btw, the coffee has also changed, not quite for the better either. I guess I'll be sticking to the Montclair location.
Brunch at Raymond's in Ridgewood. Unlimited coffee !!!! All the three dishes were great. The Raymond's omelets and added some mushrooms, the chopped salad was surprisingly pleasant. I would say that among the three, huevos rancheros was the most disappointing, but it was still good hahahaha The only complaint was that the inner lounge was very loud, as if reflecting all the sound. Next time, we will definitely request to be seated in the main hall.
Entering Raymond's is like stepping back in time to a retro French bistro. The art deco light fixtures glow over the red leather banquettes and marble top tables. We had a cheeseburger with french fries, served in a silver cup and a turkey club sandwich. Food is 5/5, presentation 5/5. Excellent service.
First time here stopped in for lunch. Seated right away. Service was very good. I ordered wings for appetizers. They were really good and nice flavor. I ordered a Cheeseburger with fries. Asked for medium. Came out more raw than med. Good flavor nice burger but when the juice soaks your bun starts falling apart. Over all I would recommend if in the area. The restaurant is well decorated.
Ate here on Saturday for lunch and had a great experience. It was super busy but we were still seated in less than 15 minutes. The vibe of the restaurant is super cute and it feels like an elevated diner. Our waiter was very fast and so nice despite how busy it was on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered a caesar salad and fries. The salad was great and had the perfect amount of dressing. The fries were perfect, I was originally going to get waffles but then saw the fries and they looked too good to pass up. They didn't disappoint!
Raymond's is a local institution for higher end quality "diner" food that has been around for quite a while. Decor is old city diner with a counter & stools and plenty of white subway tiles. Plenty of street and public parking ( a 2nd location in Montclair). I used to go more often but it's been a while. Staff is very friendly, however on our recent visit, they forgot some items a few times, even though it was not that packed. OK, maybe a bad day.....it happens. The FOOD.....plenty of spins on classics dishes, many towards the healthy version while still keep it comfort food. -Their French toast is legendary (my favorite in any restaurant I've tried) and still so amazing; made on Nicolo's baguette, fresh fruit on top with berkshire maple syrup; it is a large portion and one of my favorites anywhere. I had it with the chicken apple sausage on the side which ( when it finally arrived) was just ok. The side of mac & cheese was plenty for 2 to share and very good, but not life changing. The pancakes were fluffy & light. I recommend paying the $2 upcharge and getting the fresh blueberry sauce ( if you like blueberries). One thing I tried that was sooo good was the Turmeric Almond Latte that was so bursting with flavor and creamy goodness that I had a 2nd cup. All the dishes being delivered to other tables all looked fantastic. From big omelets with home fries, to a triple decker club sandwich,even the onion rings looked seriously good. I really feel the need to go back; try some other items, and if as good as breakfast, and the orders come out all at once, a definite 5 Star.
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Raymond's is such a great casual date spot! My boyfriend and I ate at Raymond's for dinner and then took a walk in the town & park across the street. The food, service, prices and ambiance is great! Raymond's is featured as an old school, but upscale diner. I was happy to see that they serve breakfast all day! So I ordered he chocolate chip pancakes which comes with fresh fruit. They were honestly some of the best pancakes I've ever had; the perfect consistency and full of flavor. My boyfriend ordered the cheeseburger with a side of onion rings. He loved the burger and said the onion rings were fried in like a tempura/beer batter, which he said was great and not oily at all. We really wanted to try some desserts because they all looked amazing but we were so full after our meals. Going to have to come back for dessert another time! read more
7 years ago
So disappointed. Had to wait for coffee...unnecessary little pot of coffee...just give me a cup! Matzoh ball soup... Authentic chicken soup...chicken stock and pulled chicken, fresh veggies. Tasted like herbed matzoh balls...not traditional but ok. My turkey club.. Very non traditional ingredients, thought it sounded good... So not enough dressing to bring all the flavors together. Tuna salad...un-remarkable with romaine lettuce???? The big puzzler: the complimentary chips looked outstanding but tasted funny. Not rancid, just funny oily...not sure what that was all about. Coffee was good. Table was too small and wobbly. I miss Allendale Eats!! read more
8 years ago
Raymond's is my favorite place in Ridgewood for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. It's always bustling and the staff is great. They're always trying to give you the best that they can offer. I always order the same select things off the menu because some things I have tried and didn't like them. However, Raymond's is a great sport about it and always offers to prepare something else. Their customer service sets them apart from others. :) Favorite dishes: the omelette, breakfast burrito bowl, farm scramble (ingredients change by the season), huevos rancheros, and the soft shell crab po'boy FYI: love their freshly brewed coffee, multigrain toast, french fries, and breakfast home fries! read more
9 years ago
Man, I love a good diner. Raymond's is a bit more upscale than your typical run down, mom and pop shop but it doesn't disappoint in quality and flavor. My boyfriend and I ventured from Queens a handful of times before looking at homes in Jersey. We'd stop by early in the morning, fill up our bellies and then start adult-ing. I do find some items are better than others but I've never been disappointed. Pancakes are pretty good, hash browns on point and everything is pretty fresh. We just realized yesterday it costs us 30 bucks to eat here (damn yo' tolls) so...I hope ya'll open an NYC location soon...I know rent is steep but our bellies are steeper. New Yawkers will welcome you with open arms, Journey style. read more
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This spot is great! The food was amazing! Went right a friend and even in the rain we were accommodated outside! Great food! Would recommend! read more
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5 years ago
Love Raymond's although I have to see it is hit or miss because I've been here ALOT and sometimes the same dish won't be as good however overall I have to give 5 stars for more positives than negatives. I love the brunch items. The breakfast blt is a favorite of mine as well as the French toast. It's really great and different. It's overall a pretty noisy place and you are seated close together but as long as you know that going in you won't be disappointed. Coffee is also really great as well as some speciality sodas. In the summer get the blueberry pie for dessert. The chocolate pudding is amazing as well. It's not really pudding it's more like chocolate mousse read more
7 years ago
Cute restaurant with delicious breakfast. I had the breakfast tacos and the person I went with got the breakfast hash. Loads of flavor, good portion size and reasonable prices. read more
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10 years ago
Had the short rib pot roast dinner, Saturday's dinner special. Waitress says they roast it for 4 hours & that it's only available at about 5PM. Really tender pot roast with root veggies (parsnips, pearl onions, & carrots) on a bed of mashed potatoes. Yum! Wish they showed the prices for the dinner specials. Pot roast was $23. Not sure how much the other daily specials are. Will come back if I'm in the area again. The all-day breakfast dishes sounded good too. Restrooms are down a flight of stairs. Probably not great for bringing someone who has trouble walking or with stairs in general. (Not a complaint, just an fyi.) read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Nice Open Space Casual Atmosphere Varied Menu Great Staff Opened 12-10-12 Very happy to have Raymond's new location close by in Ridgewood serving up a wide variety of great food. Overall the menu is basically the same as the Montclair location. The food is fresh daily so they may run out of certain items, be flexible. The ground beef is fresh never frozen and makes a terrific burger, the best in Ridgewood! Situated on a corner lot this nicely renovated space that was formerly a bank, is sure to be a hit. Prices are in line with other eatery's that abound in this bustling village, this concept will fill a niche that the area was in need of. Breakfast is what I like about Raymond's and served till 4 pm. A nice cup of coffee with Huevos Rancheros or the Norwegian Eggs Benedict are a great choice. About the competition Daily Treat http://www.yelp.com/biz/daily-treat-restaurant-ridgewood you can find this type of food at any of the hundreds of dinners in the area. As for the Country Pancake House yikes! http://www.yelp.com/biz/country-pancake-house-ridgewood#hrid:hC7-6YPlnFcv0UMIw9DHIQ/src:self Raymond's is a cut above! Good Luck To The Folks At Raymond's! read more
My experiences so far have just been lunch and dinner. There has been zero "wow" in any of the food that I have tried. The menu is on the boring side and the value is questionable. I began with an order of the mussels. I was quite surprised that they were not served with a seafood/oyster fork. Using a regular sized fork is clunky. I requested the smaller fork but they don't have any. The mussels are a regular menu item on the Ridgewood menu. For unknown reasons their website doesn't quite acknowledge any restaurant other than Montclair. My main was the Crispy Calamari Salad. Fried calamari on frisee with corn, black beans and chipotle aioli. The portion was small. The calamari were quite dry. For dessert we had the coconut layer cake. It was very good. Service has always been friendly and welcoming. read more
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13 years ago
I love everything about Raymond's! The interior is illuminated from the large windows, the retro styled interior is comfy and homey. Brunch is amazing; my favorite is the wild mushroom omelette with Vermont cheddar. The vegetarian chili, beet salad, salmon; anything... is a hit. I've eaten at their Montclair institution/ location for years & so happy to have a Raymond's closer; right here in Ridgewood! ...Amen! :)))) read more
13 years ago
I am so happy I came across Raymond's this morning on yelp. You know, I rarely wake up on the weekend and think, I really really really want to leave my house right now for some sit-down breakfast. Part of the reason is because I want to sleep in and relax in my PJs, but another reason is because usually i leave feeling like I could have made the meal myself (how hard is it to mess up eggs), or my stomach hates my guts. When my bf and I walked into Raymond's, we were the first on the list and didn't wait very long. The whole place reminded me of a restaurant we had been to in New Orleans. Big place, vintage vibe, simple style. I ordered a coffee and my bf ordered the cappuccino, a large bowl of cappuccino. Of course I wish I had ordered it once I had some of it. I wasn't jealous of his breakfast though because we both ordered the same thing: Norwegian Eggs Benedict. It was amazing!! This is the best eggs benedict that I have had in a long, long time. It was poached eggs with salmon on top of potato cakes (hash brown like) over arugula with an herb hollandaise sauce. I liked the substitute of the potato cake rather than the typical english muffin. Everything went together beautifully. I will definitely be back. I wanted to try a bunch of other dishes, but the Norwegian Benedict was so good, I might not be able to stray away from it. This is my new go to spot for Benedict cravings. read more
So about 10 of us were leaving for a family vacation last Friday and we decided to all meet at Raymond's in Ridgewood for breakfast before we took our 2 hour drive to PA. The first thing you notice when you walk in are the colorful bottles on display and the inviting space drawing you in. We were greeted by the hostess and seated immediately in a booth in the back room. We sat down and waited for all of our guests to arrive. We ordered our drinks coffee, juice, ect. My cousin Jenna ordered a vanilla egg cream and OMG was it delicious. Had the most amazing foam on top. Whenever I try out a new breakfast spot I usually test them out based off my usual order of eggs over easy with well done potatoes along with a side of crispy bacon. Everything I ordered was on point. Eggs cooked perfectly, bacon crisp, and potatoes had a nice crunch to them just how I like it. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the super healthy whole wheat toast. Was a little bland but add some strawberry jelly to it and its tolerable. Some of my other family members ordered the french toast, omelets, and this breakfast sandwich they were all ranting about with avocado. nom nom nom Everyone seemed to really enjoy their food. For me I'd still go to the pancake house across the street for breakfast but I will have to stop in here again for their amazing brunch everyone is talking about.. maybe that will change my mind. ** side note they have white hot chocolate with home made marshmallows ** read more
Raymond's is a classic name in Montclair which eventually became a staple in Ridgewood as well. Back in the day when I use to visit the Montclair location it was the place to be with a line every weekend . I've now been to the Ridgewood location twice; both for breakfast/brunch . Raymond's combines what I see as an old school breakfast joint that meets New York vibes and an old school diner. My most recent visit was a Thursday morning . We sat outside by choice ( of course it was quiet on a Thursday morning ) . Our server was attentive and friendly making the beautiful day even more pleasant. My review on the food is based on breakfast/brunch and has never let me down. They offer basics to unique combinations that always seem fresh. This trip I began with a Matcha green tea which was kick ass . I followed that up with a scramble over rustic bread which consisted of eggs , cherry tomatoes, roasted mushrooms , grilled corn ,shishito peppers and ricotta ( basically everything amazing ) . My wife had nice fluffy pancakes and left pleasantly full. I would like to go for dinner before giving them the full 5 stars although my breakfast experience is 5 stars . read more
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12 years ago
Stopped here with friends for brunch. It was fairly busy on arrival but lucky there was a table leaving when we walked in and within 5 minutes we got sat. The service was slow on ordering after 10 minutes of sitting we had our coffee and water. Another 10 for the waiter to take our order. 15 minutes later we had our dishes....although the a couple of my friends enjoyed their dishes. I'd say this place is below par with the food. I had steak and eggs requested medium rare and it came out well-done. I didn't bother sending it back. At least my eggs was cooked correctly, but for my $16 brunch plate....I expected more. Overall the service was slow and the food was meh. read more
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Joanne R.
Hi Chen, Sorry that you didn't enjoy your brunch more than you did.…
13 years ago
Solid brunch. We walked in around 1030am and were seated immediately. It was pretty busy, but there were plenty of seats throughout. The decor is charming -- cute, cozy, and inviting. Once seated, glancing over their menu was easy as it also doubles as a place mat. I went with the farm scramble which was delicious. It came with sweet potato, kale, tomatoes, shiitakes, emmental and was layered on thick-cut bread. My girlfriend went with the huevos con carnitas and enjoyed it just as much. It came with eggs, avocado, pulled pork, tortilla, and tomatos. Pricing is higher than you would expect but I suppose typical of the area. read more
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Joanne R.
Thanks so much, Thien!
5 years ago
Used to love this place but quite . The food came out luke warm after a good wait n to find out my steak and eggs which was ordered medium rare came out well done and look at the size of the meat!!! For $19!!!! Not even a piece of filet mignon is a hanger steak!! Way too expensivr read more
14 years ago
In a word..... fan-freakin-tastic. Let's start with the decor... I was in this building when it was a Washington Mutual branch. I was amazed at the difference. This inviting retro styled restaurant loaded with Americana looks like it has been there for 20 years.. Great job. Now, the food: I showed up for brunch and had a hard time deciding what I wanted to order. I settled on the Norwegian Benedict and was happy that I did. The hollandaise was great and the smoked salmon was "to die for." A great twist was that it didn't lie on an English muffin. Instead, the foundation of this dish was two potato cakes... As stated, Fan-freakin-tastic! I also have tried the Wild Mushroom Omelette and can say that I've never tasted such delicious sauteed mushrooms. Run, do not walk, to this place for brunch..... it's truly..... (for lack of s better phrase) Devine! read more
13 years ago
My wife and I came here on a Sunday morning around 11:30am for brunch. Parking can be a pain since it is just street parking, but we got lucky and found a spot right away. When we got there it was very loud, but that is the feel that they are going for i guess. It was also a bit hectic, but it was due to the busy hour i believe. Surprisingly we got seated right away probably because we were only a party of 2. We decided to order a bunch of things: 1) French toast (comes with berries): One of the best french toast I have ever tasted in my 25 years on earth. I have my share of french toast, and this definitely hits the top of the list. It was definitely how perfectly they cooked the outside (golden & crisp), and the inside was soft with the perfect flavor of the batter taste. You guys have to order this if you love french toast. Even my wife who never orders french toast loved it! 2) Side order of sausages: This was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The size was good since it was an actually size of sausage brats. 3) Norwegian Eggs Benedict: This was a very tasty twist on the traditional eggs benedict. Instead of the tradition meat it comes with raw salmon served on top of a crispy hash brown, and topped with an egg and benedict sauce. It was our first time eating this style of eggs benedict, and we thought it was great! The only bad things is the size was a bit small. 4) Blueberry muffin: Because the Norwegian Eggs Benedict wasn't filling for my wife we decided to order the blueberry muffin. Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed because it was a bit dry, and very average at best. I would stay away from the muffins, but especially the blueberry. 5) Belgium hot chocolate: We order this, but rather than telling us right away that they ran out it took them 10 mins, and by then we just settled with water. We were a bit disappointed, but what can you do? We do not understand how a place can run out of this highly advertised drink when it is only 11:30am. It must be that popular huh? We will have to try it next time. The service was a bit below average. The waiting time for food was fast (surprisingly since most yelpers said it was slow), but the thing that got us was the server still charged us for the hot chocolate that we never got, and charged us double for the side order of sausages. She was very nice about it, and changed it, but mistakes like these are kind of annoying. Would probably go back just to taste the highly regarded hot chocolate. Enjoy! read more
10 years ago
Had to make a Yelp just to write this review... Had lunch here today and was extremely disappointed.. Usually I can get a very solid meal here, good quality, decent price, overall a solid restaurant. Today however I was appalled by the quality of my service and meal! First, the waiter was awful. Never even asked how our meal was so even if I wanted to make a suggestion I couldn't. Also stood behind the counter talking most of the time, completely ignoring our table. Next, when I ask what kind of fish is in a dish I don't expect to be lied to because it will completely sway my decision as to what I'm getting. I asked what kind of fish was in the fish tacos and received an answer of "mahi mahi", excellent I love mahi mahi. To my surprise I received what appeared to be cod... I'm an avid fish eater so rather than be lied to I would rather be told "I'm unsure" bc I would've picked something else. Second, the food was completely and utterly subpar. I was charged 16.50 for the "mahi mahi" fish tacos which was about 90% lettuce, completely bland, and definitely used either frozen or old (disgusting) guacamole . The taste was disturbing. My girlfriend ordered the Cobb salad as usual but rather than the beautiful and fresh dish that I've come to expect from Raymond's, she received a bowl of wilted lettuce drenched in dressing (Which usually comes on the side). On top of that half the ingredients were missing.. No eggs, one spec of bacon, the tomatoes were gross to say the least, overall gross. I'm completely disappointed in Raymond's of Ridgewood and will definitely not be returning here if this is what I can come to expect of them. Neither my girlfriend or I finished our dishes and are now out 43 dollars that could've been better spent somewhere that would've served something edible and with better service.. read more
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Joanne R.
I am extremely disappointed that this was your experience here today,…
3 years ago
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