We tried their brunch over Memorial Day weekend, and wow, the place was packed! We had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table, but it was worth it. As the name suggests, it's a barn-themed, locally owned restaurant that is well known for its brunch. We were seated on one side of the restaurant where the walls were covered with rustic tin signs, famous sayings, and funny quotes. The whole atmosphere felt like stepping into a cozy countryside diner from the 1980s. After settling in, we ordered: * Thick French Toast - Delicious and very filling. * Lamb Gyro Omelette - Easily the star of the meal. A solid 5/5. It came with pita bread on the side and a thick, crispy hash brown. * Tuna Sandwich - Nothing extraordinary, just a decent tuna sandwich. * Coffee The food was excellent, and the overall Memorial Day brunch experience was wonderful. I would definitely come back again for both the food and the friendly service. read more

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Apparently this place has been here for years but my friends who I come to visit have recently gotten into it and they appear to be coming enough where they know their favorite waitress is Christine. Christine is super friendly and so accommodating usually for the big crowds that come here. We even managed to see one of the real housewives there with her family. That was a surprise! We came here a couple of times during my week-long stay in New Jersey. The ambiance is very barn and kitchy and the food was excellent every time. The chicken bacon wrap to the breakfast platter. My Benedict Was amazingly good! It was delicious and homemade and thoroughly good for what you paid! Definitely looking forward to coming back next time I'm in New jersey. read more

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When I stopped by here with my top-tier chums, we initially speculated on why this place is so popular (parking was a little crazy and there were small lines of people waiting to sit down throughout our meal). The obvious theories were that it was either really good or the only game in town. Based on our experience, it's a little from Column A, a little from Column B. We came for brunch this past Saturday around 11:30am. None of us had been here before, but it was roughly a "meet in the middle" type of situation conveniently located off of 202. Although all of the nearby parking spots in this strip mall were occupied, it's a big enough parking area that it wasn't difficult to locate a spot further away closer to the road. Little annoying, but it is what it is and could have been worse. Inside was similar - part of it for sure was due to our timing, but it was crowded and a bit chaotic. I went in first to secure seating, and we lucked out with a table near the door immediately. The biggest knock on Red Barn is that it's just not that comfortable, at least in that seating section by the counter. It's picnic tables for the most part with no seat backing, and you are RIGHT up against your neighbors - I bumped into the back of the guy behind me several times. The obvious solution is both normal tables/seats and/or removing one of the picnic tables to give everyone a little more breathing room. Honestly, it reminded me of the worst parts of NYC restaurants, where they basically jam in as many tables and chairs as possible as a cash grab. Easy fix, and I'm surprised it hasn't been done. The menu was legit, and put a lot of my initial concerns to rest. It's gigantic (befitting a diner-esque establishment), with both lengthy breakfast and lunch sections, along with a specials menu that could have been a standalone menu in most places. I was in the middle of a physically active day and got a little naughty (which I regretted later, but that wasn't Red Barn's fault), opting for the Biscuits & Gravy entree, which also came with two eggs and hash browns. Honestly, too much food and in hindsight I would have just gotten the Biscuits & Gravy, especially since my companions and I split pancakes w/ strawberries on top as well. Lesson learned. Everything was very good; nothing mind-blowing, but it did the job. The Biscuits & Gravy was an insane portion, featuring four biscuit halves. I thought the eggs needed a bit of pepper for flavoring purposes, but beyond that no discernable issues with any of the food. The service was very good and essentially matched the chaos in there. Our waitress was understandably very busy, constantly moving around, and yet stopped by regularly. Additionally, all of our orders were on the table within about 10 minutes or so. No issues whatsoever in that regard. Additionally, the bathrooms were a delight, covered in quirky signage. As mentioned, this is kind of a weird area where you don't have a real downtown/Main Street section to meet up with people, so it's a big plus when you find a random, decent establishment. read more

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The Red Barn seems to be an institution for Montville/Towaco so I have no idea how Wifey and I had never tried it. My daughter and her boyfriend have been here a lot and invited us out for brunch. With a fairly standard breakfast/brunch menu and an 'everything is great' response from my daughter, I went with kind of a standard for me - two eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns, and I HAD to try their biscuits and grits (IYKYK - very few North Jersey places serve grits). Wifey and daughter each got different breakfast paninis. My meal was great - the biscuits here are a little small, but tasty, and they held up when I built two small breakfast sandwiches. The grits weren't anything out of the ordinary if you like grits, but since I almost never get them here I was delighted! Paninis were great according to the ladies, but Wifey took half home since it was a pretty big portion. Our server was great - she told us when she seated us that they were short staffed and apologized ahead of time of the food was delayed. I appreciated the warning, but there was no need to- she was attentive, helpful, friendly and our food came out without delay. This place is cute, but tight. It also gets PACKED, so expect to wait a bit. I will be back! read more

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If I'm ever unsure what to order for breakfast, my go-to dishes are always eggs benedict or french toast. I was looking for something new while waiting for an appointment nearby and came across a place called Red Barn. I ordered online--there were so many great options! The pickup time said 20 minutes, but I arrived a little early and my dish was already being served when I checked in at the front register. When I stepped inside, the place immediately gave off a cozy, homey vibe. It has that classic diner charm, with an island counter for solo eaters and wooden tables for larger groups. My eggs benedict was delicious, but what really made my morning were the crispy hash brown sides. It's been years since I've had hash browns this good--thin, golden, and perfectly crunchy. I'll definitely be back with friends or family to sit down and enjoy a meal. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Such a warm and inviting restaurant! Food is always great and my kids love going there.

Red Barn is my favorite local spot to grab breakfast when I'm too lazy to cook at home. They are always packed on the weekends and there's typically a wait to get a table but they'll make every effort to get you seated quickly. I stopped in on Friday for breakfast and got to choose my table :) Red Barn has a rustic feel with wood panel walls and lots of cute wall decs throughout. It's a small restaurant but oh so worth it! I ordered the avocado eggs Benedict over corn bread from the specials menu. Having corn bread as the base for eggs Benedict sounds odd, but it was good! I'd say 9 times out of 10 I order from their Specials. They come up with the oddest sounded pairings at times but they're delicious. Make sure to ask for the Specials before just ordering from the menu. Service is fast and the ladies working here are all so friendly and personable! You'll leave here full and with a smile! read more

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I have lived in the neighborhood for nearly 15 years and always thought this place looked "interesting", but was always hesitant to try it. Very glad I finally did! I took my sister from out of town there for lunch, looking for something "interesting". It was already packed before noon on a Thursday, so that looked promising. A little noisy, maybe? , Greeted promptly, seated in the last booth left, great coffee. Service fast and friendly despite crowd. Reuben great. Lean Patrami. oversized portion (!) served open face. Tons of fries and did not expect bonus onion rings. Reasonable price. The pies looked great, but we were overstuffed from lunch serving. Will return. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Pastrami Reuben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Excellent place to get brunch. The menu is always changing. Creative brunch options. Love this place... the only thing it's missing is mimosas read more

Another local, small-business gem. Theor breakfast selection is TO DIE FOR, the staff is always amazingly friendly and cheerful and the ambiance is undefeated, really gives that small-town-Saturday charm read more

Ive been meaning to leave my review for this place. This place has terrible food, bland and not appealing , just look at the pics on here, they don't even look appetizing and taste as they appear. The place looks filthy, and when my son's food had a hair in it and we sent it back it seemed like they just removed it in the back and rearranged the plate and sent it back out to us. I rarely give a 1 star, but this place is both terrible, unappealing and the blonde lady who seems like the manager or owner is rude. read more

Kinda Cracker Barrel atmosphere with better food!!! BYOB Very casual but family oriented. Terrific Cakes and pies...!!!

Cozy home atmosfere, great fast service. Food and menue tweaked to picky customers liking, Meatlovers omelette lover! read more

This place is definitely a barn, the service staff act like they were raised on one, but not in the best way. Very rude as well as passive aggressive speech, food is ... exactly how you would expect a real barn's standards would have.. just add the animals and this place will really live up to its name. Just a trashy, low class & low quality restaurant. What a shame! A lot of old people come here though, I am guessing because it is simple and reminds them of great depression food, who knows. Not worth any money to come here unfortunately, the other restaurants near are your better bet - which is where I went right after the experience I had here. read more

We were looking for a diner along Rt. 287 and found Red Barn. Charming rustic decor, and an extensive menu of reasonably priced breakfast and lunch options. Good portions, and good, somewhat basic food. The Monte Cristo sandwich was very large and served with fries and a few onion rings. The Greek salad was nice, especially with the gyro and grape leaves, but I would have preferred a more flavorful dressing than the olive oil at the bottom of the bowl. The wood benches are not very comfortable, and I wasn't offered any coffee refills, so don't plan to linger too long. The service was prompt, though very businesslike (not warm and friendly). Maybe 4 stars for a breakfast place, but initial impression was 3.5 for lunch. read more

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A hidden local gem. I heard so much about the Red Barn and had to try it. Just oatmeal and coffee on this Wednesday morning visit. The menu options are overwhelming. They have EVERYTHING! The food looked delicious. Great oatmeal and excellent coffee. They do offer daily specials. The counter service was top notch and very friendly and attentive. Made you feel so welcome. Nice pastry and pie selection as well. Very easy parking. Can't wait to come back. read more

We love this place! The food is awesome and so is everyone who works there! I was so touched by how much this place helps those in need. Hard working people that always make time to smile! read more

Food is made very well and comes out quick. The servers are very friendly and personable. The place also looks very nice and fits the name of the restaurant. Would definitely recommend if you've never been!! read more

Have been coming here for years and just realized that I never gave them the credit they deserve. From service, to food, to the general feel of the restaurant, they just do a great job. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating. The restaurant itself has a bit of a hometown country feel. The food is always spot on with all of your standard breakfast/lunch options but also offering great weekly specials. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

It's been a few years since we've stopped in but the experience is as great as it always was. The food is delicious and the service is friendly and fast. A great way for our little family to start the new year. read more

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This place is quaint, lots of country deco, those metal signs all within. It's extremely casual. I ordered a rueben closed. Don't do that or deviate from menu. It came more like a sandwich, I missed the crunch of the pan fry. The french fries were Luke warm at best, and they need a better cole slaw recipe. I am one to take 1/2 my lunch home, it wasn't worthy of taking home. I'll give em another shot, but expect nothing. They are all sweet and friendly, it reminds me of a tiny diner in the country. read more

The Red Barn Restaurant is a local favorite for both breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was craving a western omelet and I knew I had to come here. I placed my order over the phone and with a return time of 15 minutes. The staff immediately greeted me while they packaged my order. The establishment features a unique breakfast counter sitting area as well booths and tables. Everyone was seated around the counter laughing and having a good time while they enjoyed their coffee. My western omelet came with a side of white toast and home fries. I opted to get a side of sausage and sausage gravy. The omelet was cooked nicely with crispy home fires. The gravy hit the spot as I loved dipping my toast in it. Overall a great breakfast! read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Western Omlet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Specials and service were excellent! We enjoyed lunch in a cozy place and would return if in the area again.

You can't go wrong with breakfast at Red Barn. I've both dined in and have ordered takeout and have yet to be disappointed. They have lots of options on their regular menu, and have a fair amount of specials to choose from as well. I'm a fan of their pancakes, bacon, hash browns and eggs benedict. Service is friendly, quick and attentive. Be prepared to wait on weekends, but it usually goes by quickly. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Got the Eggs Benedict. It was soooo good. Instead of the home fries, I opted for the hash browns. If you're a hash brown lover, then this is a MUST. The hash browns were a beautiful color and super crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside For the eggs Benedict, the hollandaise sauce was delicious, creamy, and buttery. They didn't skimp out on it either. Paired with the Canadian bacon, poached egg, and English muffin, it was perfect. I even had some extra sauce to dip my hash browns in. Definitely come here for the breakfast! I'm super stuffed as I'm writing this now and I want to take a nap. The service is really good as well read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Love this All-American breakfast joint! Came for a weekend brunch and got seated fairly quickly. They had signs all over saying they are understaffed but the service was amazing throughout. They were attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The interior is so cozy and beautiful, lots of signs in the walls that add to the "barn" aesthetic. Menu is fairly extensive like a typical breakfast diner. We ordered the corned beef hash with eggs, hash browns, omelette, french toast, and fruit. The fruit was not very fresh and there was actually a rotten berry which I avoided. Aside from that, all the other items were delicious. read more

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Great Breakfast isn't as easy as it looks but Red Barn knows how to do it!!! We stopped in before our 3-hour drive and were NOT disappointed. Coffee was fresh and dishes were EGGcellent, LOL. HUBBY loved his sausage patties. I had the best Farmer's omelette...ham, cheese, onions, & potato's MMMMMM. The menu has all kinds of breakfast & lunch items....sweet or salty, maybe both...that will satisfy your food-mood ;) Seating outside is a definite +++ read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Farmer's Omelette...SO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

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Lived here for 15 years but never been to this place but we have heard good things about it. It's a traditional brunch place. Came here with a friend on Tuesday morning. There was no table inside we sat outside. The waitress was so attentive and came whenever we needed her. The food is tradition brunch food, no fancy presentation but it's good. Coffee was ok (diner coffee). But overall, had a good experience and would come back again. read more

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our go to place for breakfast or lunch . Fantastic food no matter what is ordered ! A fun place to go to meet up with friends, super staff and service. A relaxing atmosphere and great prices ! Hats off to Toni for her baked goods and fabulous apple pie! Don't miss this great place to bring your family! Meryl Varney read more

This is a good place, filled with lots of cool decoration. Went on a Saturday morning around 9 for breakfast and it was packed, so just be prepared to wait a little bit but it's worth it! I had a healthy pita which was really good! I'd go back and try this place again! read more

This is one of those places that is a throwback to a better simpler time. It's an authentic country diner located in a not so country area. You will instantly feel at home the moment you step in to the rustic dining area. A super friendly staff is a mix of veteran waitresses and local high school kids. The food is terrific as well. Featuring a relatively large menu of burgers, sandwiches, breakfast fare and daily specials. I really do love this spot and look forward to my next visit. read more

I would try going back here one more time since the menu seemed great though the service wasn't. I came with a friend on a Sunday morning and there wasn't a wait yet so they sat us at a table for 2. We waited about 5 mins before I had to go and get my own menus (even after stopping the server to ask for them). I understand she was super busy but there were many times she walked right by us but didn't even pause to check in if we're ready to order. We had to flag her down again after like 8-9 mins before she took our order. It also took forever to get our check. So I probably won't come back here during a weekend rush and see if the service is a bit better. read more

First time visit for lunch with our grandchildren. Friendly service and good food. We'll be back!

Let me start with their friendly staff and service they provide, they sure do cater to everyone and their is nothing they will not do to accommodate a customer. Their food is top quality, tasty, made to order and plentiful. I have eaten here alone and with family and The Red Barn folks are the best in everyone's view. Definitely worth stopping in and enjoying a hometown favorite. Dave read more

The real authentic Cracker Barrel! I have been coming here since I was a kid! In high school my dad would take me here on Fridays before school. The service is always sweet and efficient, the food is delicious and comforting, and the LinkedIn sausage is where it's at! read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

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Good selections , very cozy place, staff very friendly. Good prices . Very good food . Fills up quick

Tried red barn for the first time and was disappointed. The service was ok but the food was not very good. Eggs with corned beef hash. Probably the worst corned beef hash I've ever had. The coffee was good though. read more

The restaurant is very cozy and cute. It was a very busy Sunday when I went with my friend. I ordered the Greek omelette which was a very good size and delicious. Service was very slow, though, as there was one waitress covering a whole section. read more

Red Barn is a great breakfast and lunch spot. The ambiance is so family oriented and the food never disappoints. There is always a good variety of breakfast and lunch specials to accommodate everyone!! read more

Absolutely amazing. If you are in the area, you need to go. The atmosphere is comforting and the service is wonderful. Their specials never disappoint and are super creative. They are great for pies during Thanksgiving, but you must go during St. Patrick's Day. Their specials for St. Patties are the best around. They have amazing breakfast and awesome cakes and pies for desert. Best breakfast around hands down. read more