As soon as you walk in you'll dig the vibe here. Really rustic with wooden barrels everywhere gives…read moreit a really warm, cozy feel. There is outdoor and indoor dining but since it was blazing hot out I opted to stay inside in the cool AC. Came for brunch on a Sunday so had to try their sangria. It was really refreshing and perfect for a warm day. For entrees, we ordered the short rib hash, chicken and waffles, and the steak and eggs. I had a little of each, but my favorite was the short rib hash. Great flavor and the sauce was fantastic. The steak had a perfect cook on it, and the fried chicken was crispy and flavorful as well. The server was friendly and extremely attentive. He recommended a good dessert which we ended up splitting. When in doubt go with the chocolate brownie Esther vanilla ice cream !

Checked out Barrow House after a farmers market visit and it was packed for a Sunday right at noon…read more Every room has a different vibe which makes the space feel really cozy and interesting instead of just one big dining room. We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to seat us in the dining room as long as we could wrap up before 1:30, which we appreciated. I wasn't super hungry so we shared the crispy cauliflower and lamb ribs from the appetizer menu. The crispy cauliflower was excellent -- hot, actually crispy, and not drowning in sauce which I really appreciated. The lamb ribs came over labneh (a yogurt base) and the first plate arrived with the lamb cold. I asked our waitress if that was intentional and she said only the labneh should be cold. They immediately replaced it with a fresh order and handled it really well, which I appreciated. Great service recovery and overall a really enjoyable brunch spot with a lively atmosphere.

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

I stopped by after an appointment and I'm so happy I did. This place has such good vibes…read more I was greeted by the owner and the server when I came in. I could tell right away that this is the place to come to. I had a hard time deciding between lunch and breakfast, but I decided to go with lunchtime. I went simple with a BLT with sweet potato fries. Great choice! The bacon was the best I've had in a while. The fries were perfectly crispy and completed the meal. They have various drinks, but I went with the iced tea. The owner was so friendly and she explained that she actually just sold the restaurant, so she could buy a house and do a more private dining adventure. I'm excited for her! She has some great goals in mind, keeping her favorite customers in mind! There is outside seating and it's easy to pay from the check! The new owner was there, as well, and I believe he'll do a great job with keeping the restaurant moving in a positive direction! I'm happy I stopped by and I'll be back to see how things are going!

Great experience! Waitress was busy but attentive…read more Food looked and tasted awesome. Ambience was nostalgic and local. Would recommend a must try when in the area.

Ordered double burger and crispy chicken sandwich. Juicy burger, chicken is perfect, loved the herb…read moresauce, much better than Dave's. This place is a gem!

The name implies German style food! It's just a gimmick to market the restaurant! ambience was not…read moregreat!

My wife saw this restaurant on Facebook and wanted to try it out. The food was amazing, they…read morepressure fry the chicken and it is moist and crispy. The flavor in the chicken was spot on. The yams, Mac and cheese, collard greens, and cabbage were all delicious. The peach cobbler was really good too. We even took food home for dinner. I will come back to try other items.

From the moment I walked in, the vibe felt warm and inviting classic soul food with a modern twist…read more The moment my food hit the table, I knew it was gonna be good. The cornbread itself was buttery, moist, and just the right amount of sweet exactly what I hoped for. I went with a fried catfish that was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the mac & cheese which was creamy and comforting. The collard greens had great flavor, and the portions were generous nothing skimpy here. Service was friendly and the restaurant felt clean and lively. Whether you're grabbing lunch with friends or sitting down for a comfy dinner, it hits that soul-food craving perfectly. Prices were good for the quality and amount you get. Would definitely come back again comfort food done right!

Moved close to the area recently and decided to check this place out for date night :) overall, the…read moreambience was nice and had a cozy vibe! Food was also amazing and everything tasted delicious. Our server was also generous and served us in a friendly manner. Overall, it was a great experience and would go back here again!

Had been meaning to try this establishment for some time and when i found out they did a fried…read morechicken special I booked so reservations. We were promptly seated and had our wine opened. We opted for the cucumber salad and pate which were both very good. We then split the chicken as it five pieces and comes with shishitos, biscuits and coleslaw long with several sauces. The chicken was nice and crispy with plenty of flavor, and I found the biscuits to be quite good. For the price of $50 this is an amazing value. Service was excellent and very engaging.

Came here on Friday night and the place was fairly empty so we were able to order right away and…read morefind a seat with no problem. They do share a parking lot with other restaurants and shops so beware that it can be difficult to find a spot near the restaurant. They have a lot of tables inside and a pretty rustic atmosphere, which is very nice. I got the brisket bowl and it was delicious. It had a kick to it which was nice and the sauce on top was a good add-on. We also got the dirty fries, which were also very good with the dirty brisket on top , the fries itself were OK. It is a little bit pricey, especially for the format of the restaurant, but the meats were great so I think it is worth it .

I stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in…read moreand was greeted! I ordered: Corona Chipotle BBQ Chicken Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato/Mac & Cheese Cowboy Burger Spicy Wings The food was yummy! My favorite was the bowl with Chipotle chicken! It had the right amount of spice. I had a great experience!

wow wow wow. Where do I even begin? If I can give it 10…read morestars I would. Saw El Coqui café on social media and Clifton is a couple towns away from where I live. Let me tell you that our visit did not disappoint! The moment I walked in the place was packed with people, laughing and chatting. By the time we ordered, the place had cleared out quite a bit so the point where we could dine in. The hospitality was 10/10. But I am not surprised because my people are some of the nicest most loving fun people! Being Puerto Rican has such a pride that is attached and the moment you walk in, seeing the flag, and the street signs as if you were in San Juan made me so happy and proud to be Puerto Rican. Rosa was so sweet! Checking in and making sure that we were happy and comfortable. She also let us know that if we thought the lattes were too sweet that you can order it half sweet. Both were perfection. My husband doesn't really like sweet drinks, but he said his Coquito latte was the perfect balance. All of the food we got... My husband also got a sandwich that I did not picture... Was delicious and authentic to what I know. This was only my first time visit visiting the café and I will surely be back!

Second visit here & they made some renovations! love that the menu is now updated & above the…read moreregister. The coquito latte is SO much better iced as traditional coquito is enjoyed as a chilled drink; definitely recommend, it was so delicious. Also tried the Cuban sandwich, as I ordered it I was asked what kind of cheese I wanted, which I thought was strange because a classic Cuban comes with Swiss cheese, if you put any other cheese on it, it's not a Cuban sandwich. Nonetheless the sandwich was tasty, but it could use a little less salt. A family member ordered the alcapurrias & yuca relleno to share. The yuca relleno was tasty & the alcapurria was better than my first visit here but could use a bit less salt. Sorrullos & guava quesito were yummy, definitely a favorite here along with the iced coquito latte. Overall, food was pretty good, a bit on the saltier side, but not too over salted that it would've made it inedible. Ambience was a laid-back. We did have to ask for the AC to be turned down a bit because it was so warm inside, I was sweating & that didn't make it a comfortable visit for a dine in experience. They were able to turn it down so it cooled down eventually. Would come again and try more menu item!

The food was amazing! Everything came out temperature hot, every server paid attention to detail…read more They did not leave a empty plate on the table. The restaurant was very relaxing nice music wonderful for a Sunday brunch. I really wanted to try the "Sweet Tea" however the machine was down and I was not able to try it, that was disappointing. However the food portions did not disappoint. It's worth the try!

I've walked past this eatery for years saying I would go in soon. Finally I did!…read more We started with the corn bread and sodas, I had the pulled pork Mac and my partner had the chicken and waffles. We were very hungry and excited! The wait staff was fantastic in waiting on us as well as offering us a seat immediately upon entry. There were many servers on the floor, availing if anyone needed anything. We mentioned it was our first time, the quality of explanation of the menu lacked. We didn't really understand or enjoy what we ate. Think it's important to mention we are both black women from the American South. Maybe we ordered wrong (which I don't believe in but .... I'll digress) Maybe it was a bad day Maybe I'll try again!! We'll see.