While I did not get a name the gentleman who worked as host and then server was absolutely amazing. He made jokes and kept a simple lunch very enjoyable. The restaurant is small and you may miss it while passing by but it's nice stop if your in town read more

This place was awesome!. We were traveling from NY by Path train, then getting a Rental car to drive all around. We needed breakfast for us and the kids and this popped up on yelp. The moment we walked in the proprietor made us feel right a home, sat us in a nice window nook table and took great care of us. The kids loved the freshly prepared breakfast items as did us adults. If you are in the area and need a nice breakfast and a great cup of coffee, stop in here and get the green eggs and ham.....well...ok they were not green... 5 thumbs up!! read more

We decided to check out this spot after receiving a recommendation from a friend we were visiting and it was walking distance from our hotel. There was a pretty lengthy wait when we arrived around 10am on a Saturday, but thankfully since there was only two of us, we were seated much more quickly than expected. I wouldn't come with a group larger than that, unless you pack your patience too. Francis was very welcoming and attentive. Our server was kind, helpful, and prompt. My husband and I both had the honey badger latte. Delicious! My husband doesn't usually drink coffee and he even enjoyed it. He ordered the Weekender, and I had the challah French toast with a side of bacon. I asked for the toppings on the side and regretting not bringing the extra mascarpone with me. We were so hungry that I forgot to take photos of our food. We both cleaned our plates and enjoyed each bite in the cozy cafe. We'd highly recommend this restaurant! read more

sam a.m - The Honey Badger - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Beautiful little spot for brunch on a nice day. Love their outdoor seating and the food was delicious as well as the coffee! read more

sam a.m - Avocado Toast Vanilla Challah Bread French Toast Breakfast Potatoes The Honey Badger - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The food was surprisingly GOOD. I came across this special little place through social media. I have been wanting to try it for a while so today I thought what the hell. It's a very small place, not good for groups of more than 2-3 (in my opinion). It's tucked away in a nice area of Jersey City (beware parking is scarce) not too far of a walk from the waterfront over looking lower Manhattan. I had the pleasure of having the special of the day which was the apple pie french toast (DELICIOUS), my companion had the weekender (also very delicious). The food tasted very fresh, prepared very well, seasoned well & came in a timely manner which was surprising as they had about 1000 to go orders as well as a full dine in area. I also had the homemade vanilla latte which was really good (I'm not really a coffee drinker) The staff was very informative, friendly and pleasant. Would take their time to ensure you knew all their options, so you ordered exactly what you wanted. The drinks came out in a timely manner as well as the food. I will definitely visit this restaurant again. My only negative review is that this establishment is a little small, especially for someone of my stature (I'm tall with broad shoulders). We were sat right next to the door which was unpleasant as there were constantly people coming/standing in our area. read more

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I walk past this place a lot and decided to stop in for breakfast. It very cozy and comfortable inside with around 6 tables. They also have outside seating - which I did since it was a nice morning. The people are very pleasant and helpful. I tried the zucchini, roasted tomatoes and mozzarella omelette which was one of the specials. It was very tasty. It was early on a weekday so there was no wait. It comes with potatoes and toast. I wanted a cappuccino but their machine was down so I had a regular coffee which was very good. I want to come back and try some of their other special omelettes. read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Everything was perfect--presentation, taste, atmosphere, and staff. Truly memorable.

The staff here were super friendly. Coffee is good. The food is normal. Can't complain about it. Would come back to try some other things. But you can't really mess up on breakfast food. Would recommend here for breakfast or lunch. Small shop so might have to wait a little bit if they are full inside. read more

sam a.m - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

For a small Jersey hole in the wall, this place packs the full experience. On a busy Sunday with a family of 7, took under 20 minutes to get in...... an amazing feat as they only have 9 total tables inside. Super friendly from the get go from taking placing us on the wait list, which they crafty write on the glass window so you can see where you are on the list and don't have to ask. Once we were seated we were greeted by Francis, our server who 10/10 you can tell enjoys what he does. He had some terrible one liners that made us laugh and had great recommendations as well as provided us the specials of the day. So first up were the drinks. We had the Salted Caramel Latte with oat milk, Honey Badger Latte, and my son had a Hot chocolate. All three were amazing! Next, the food. So we got the French Toast was thick cut challah dipped the traditional way and covered with berry compote and mascarpone, the weekender breakfast platter was a traditional eggs sausage potato hash and sourdough toast, and grilled cheese of sourdough. Again, everything was delicious and all plates were down nearly licked clean by my kids. Overall I would come here as a regular if I lived here. In addition to all of the above, it's located in close proximity to transit for our visit to Manhattan but not in a busy hustle and bustle area. Great experience great food. read more

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An update on this review. I got the Atlantic sandwich (salmon cream cheese onion lettuce) and it was really good, the salmon was nice and fresh. Soft bread and friendly service. I think this is just one of those spots where you should eat in instead of take out. Would still never get the chai again though :) read more

sam a.m - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

8.13.23 Group of 4 came on Sunday morning for brunch. Wait was long, originally was told 30 min but ended up being an hour. Honey badger latter is popular drink item, honey didn't melt into iced drink so would prob order hot next time. Vanilla latte was delicious. Order caprese sandwich which was nice and simple (tomatoes cheese pesto) but I would have preferred it cold. Hot sliced tomatoes isn't the best on a sandwich. Would have also been nice with some arugula or a green. My friends ordered chicken salad sandwiches which they loved. Pecan sticky bun was ok, wouldn't get again. Prices are reasonable, party of 4 total was under $100. Overall such a cute place, would be back. read more

sam a.m - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Pro tip: You can have your order to-go and take take the outdoor seats if you don't want to wait for the indoor seatings! * Iced oat latte ($5.50) - good coffee! * French toast ($14) + Berries & Mascarpone ($4) - I really think that the berries and mascarpone cheese elevated this dish so much. So if you're thinking about it, just do it! Drop that $4 and have a really sinful but delish French toast! * The weekender ($14) - Unfortunately, I didn't think this was $14.. the portion of potatoes was really small and they initially forgot about my toast too. However, the toast did taste really yummy, but not like $14 yummy. read more

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Always wanted to investigate what the buzz is all about. Have seen scores of people waiting outside to grab their order. So I ventured on a Tuesday morning for a cafe latte. The place was really cozy, narrow to be precise. Open kitchen besides the indoor seating. Had to squeeze myself in and wait for the order. Customer service was good. People were nice and prompt. Coffee is good! Loved their cafe latte. It was so good that I didn't wanna spoil the taste by adding sugar. It's your neighborhood coffee shop. Will return for brunch!! read more

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Simple menu with lots of flavors! This is a cute brunch spot with lots of flavors to hit those taste buds. From the drinks to the food you'll walk away with a smile on your face and in your tummy. Make sure to come early and place a reservation. Outdoor and indoor seating. Also, you can place pick-up orders. The staff is courteous and the owner is very personable. I liked how they had the plastic utensils individually packaged. No wash and reuse here. Paper straws for the eco-friendly patrons. read more

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We went here for brunch on Sunday. The place was packed so we had to wait. But it was quick, we only waited for 10 minutes to be seated. We were lucky as we had a table by the large window. The view was very nice and peaceful. We ordered Pastrami with Ruben, Daily Special grits (Shrimp), and the Weekender. The foods were good. We loved the Pastrami and Salad. For the drink, we had Honey Badger Latte, Salted Caramel Latte, and Hot Coffee with Oat Milk. The lattes and coffee were amazing. The Honey Badger Latte was flavorful. We totally recommend it. The service was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was warm and cozy. read more

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Great neighborhood brunch spot!! Came in on a weekday for a brunch/lunch to avoid the long weekend wait times. They have some indoor/outdoor seating with a cute little patio out front that could seat bigger groups. We ordered the French toast and their daily soup special w/ a grilled cheese. My mom loved her French toast which she got with berry compote and mascarpone! I got the chicken noodle soup which was so delicious and opted to add a grilled cheese ($6). The grilled cheese was one of the best I've had on thick slices of fresh baked bread and tons of fresh, gooey cheese. Service was really friendly and quick, would definitely recommend for a nice breakfast, brunch or lunch spot! read more

sam a.m - Chicken noodle soup - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Such an amazing experiance and time at Sam a.m. The staff, the food, and the ambiance were amazing. We felt so welcome. Thanks for an amazing afternoon. 5 stars all the way. Extra kudos to Francis "chef" for being an amazing human and making us feel like we were family. Looking forward to next time already! read more

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What a pleasant surprise!! My girl and I came up to NYC for the weekend. Long story short, our hotel was overbooked so they placed us in Jersey City. Sunday morning we slept in and woke up hungry. A yelp search brought up this place and here we are. We called ahead and were told of a wait time. So, we drove up, placed our name on the list, and waiting in the car. We did NOT know this place is literally in the middle of some brownstones, smack dab in the neighborhood. It actually looks like it is a converted home. So yes, it's quaint. To us that meant it would be worth the 30-minute wait. And it was. The special that day was a shrimp & grits w/chile verde. My girlfriend got that. I'm a sausage & gravy fan so I ordered that AND a waffle. Greedy, I know. In my defense it was supposed to be a kids waffle (it looked like a big ass adult waffle to me). I LOVE sausage & gravy and this did NOT disappoint. I'm a bit of a salt-oholic and this needed NONE. The sausage was soooo tasty, the gravy was thick, and the biscuits were soft. YUMMY! The waffle could have used a bit a cinnamon, but it was still good. And yes, I ate it all. The coffee was decent. I'm a dark roast fan (I like it strong) so I had a macchiato and THEN a regular coffee. That did the trick. This was a cute spot. The team was very engaging and their attitudes were infectious (in a good way). They were all pleasant and glad we were there. You could tell they were trying to get every body in as soon as possible, but we didn't feel rushed. That was great. Nice place. read more

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This place looks so cute from the outside! It's a small shop with limited seating inside (also because of COVID), but it feels very cozy. My friends and I stopped by on a rainy Saturday morning around 11 am and there was only about a 5-10 minute wait. The service was pretty good, and one of the servers even offered another cup of coffee (we ordered an unlimited coffee) for take-away. We ordered two Weekenders, two homemade vanilla lattes, a BLT with avocado, and a green goddess sandwich. The Weekenders were nothing special but the bread was really good. The true winner was the green goddess sandwich, the sauces and the ingredients with the bread made for an awesome match. The BLT I ordered was pretty good as well, but I opted to add in avocado for $3.00 and unfortunately, the $3 only gives you maybe a tablespoon of smashed avocado spread onto one side of the sandwich. Overall, sam a.m. is a nice place to stop by and enjoy a simple breakfast/brunch as the menu is small and dainty and service is good. The prices are a bit high so I wouldn't frequent it too often, but it's nice for a simple little get-together once in a while. read more

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Overall the service was bad and food was ok. 2 of the servers had a nasty attitude when I went to pick up breakfast and wa charged the incorrect amount which I didn't even argue read more

Sam A.M is a lovely little breakfast spot in the Paulus Hook neighborhood. Very familiar for locals and a great place to have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat! Their breakfast is delicious and their specials like the ropa vieja are totally worth it! I'm obsessed with this Honey Badger Latte! read more

sam a.m - Honey Badger Latte - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Love this place and worth the wait! Its a cute lil cafe in Paulus hook, they are quick to get you inside. The service was great and the staff was super nice. Started with the honey badger latte which has beepollen and honey, not too sweet and it was great. Most places would make something like that too sweet. I got the broccoli cheddar omelette which was the special, and it had the perfect amount of cheese and broccoli. Potatoes were great and much better than neighboring areas, and toast was sourdough with just the right amount of butter. My wife had the french toast, sooo good! Compote is not too sweet, and the toast is perfectly cooked. Will be back again! read more

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Adorable ambiance, awesome service and amazing food. This little place is so busy because it is so good! Many locals stop by for take out and the seating keeps moving if you're patient. Everyone is kind and friendly! The food comes out quick and just so delicious. I had the oatmeal with fruit and nuts so yummy! My husband had the eggs and toast perfectly cooked eggs! The owner was friendly and his music choices were fun and added to the vibe of the experience. This place is the bomb! read more

sam a.m - Eggs with bacon and sausage, and sour dough toast! Perfect! - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The people were so friendly :)) We came with a large group for saturday brunch with no reservation (i know, amateur move). We waited for quite a while, but the staff were so sweet checking up on us and giving updates on time. The food was pretty good. Highly recommend the french toast, very filling. The atlantic was pretty good. I will say the bread was really hard, like even hard for ciabatta... lowkey everybody w sandwiches in our party was struggling lol. Would definitely come back! Such a cute place read more

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The absolute best!!! Nothing compares to SAM A.M for breakfast/brunch. Francis and staff are the nicest people - Totally Worth the hour or 2 wait - if you love food come here! read more

sam a.m - Specials!!! - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This was the first restaurant we ever went to when we were looking for apartments in Jersey City. It is the perfect definition of a small town eatery in a city setting. The owner is always there and he's always talking to the people who are dining. There is nothing I don't like on the menu. But my default is always avocado toast. The iced coffee is made fresh and it's delicious. The bathrooms are adorable. The seating area is adorable. The outdoor seating is adorable. It's a tiny little place with so much character. I highly recommend going if you're in the area. Whether you live here or if you're visiting read more

sam a.m - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Must try all the food and beverages every time you go! The love put in his food should be required by all restaurants. You taste the love, quality and freshness! read more

sam a.m - So incredibly delicious and so awesome! Sam and the staff are a vibe! Love the food, music and energy. - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Delish brunch specials for all! Avocado toast was ordered from both of us with a shared side of bacon. I also enjoyed the freshly made berry lemonade! It was a beautiful morning so we sat outside. With a 10 minute wait I was super glad everything was so good! Wait staff was a little slow and seemed as if they were running behind, but I am guessing many restaurants are short staffed these days, so we understand and appreciate going out for a wonderful breakfast! read more

sam a.m - Advocado toast - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Food is AMAZING. The best I have had in Jersey City. The avocado toast was great and the french toast. Can't wait to come back. Also, owner and servers are so sweet and engaging. On top of all this the inside is cozy, warm and inviting. 10/10 read more

Went here for a Sunday brunch! There was a long wait of ~45 minutes at 11:30am and a lot of people were getting food to go instead of dining in the relatively small area indoors. Overall, this is a solid brunch option--the food was good, typical brunch food. We got: French toast ($12) with berry compote and mascarpone (an extra $4) -- 4.5/5 very tasty and would recommend adding the berry compote for more flavor Ropa vieja grits ($20) -- 3/5 the Ropa vieja was very flavorful but I thought the grits was alright, also don't think it's worth the $20 compared to other menu items The space is definitely on the smaller side and tables were close to each other, but the interior was well decorated and cozy There is space outdoors for people who order to go to sit down and eat--I saw people doing this, probably to try to avoid the long wait times The manager (I'm guessing Sam?) was very friendly and enjoyed joking around a lot with all the customers as well read more

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We've been back to Sam a.m. twice now and both times were wonderful! What we got: Shrimp & Grits Braised Short Rib & Grits Chicken & Waffles Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Classic French Toast Salted Caramel Latte Honey Badger Latte with a shot of espresso It gets pretty busy but we're lucky that the both times we've come, the wait was less than 10 minutes. Staff is amazing with quick and friendly service! Everything we've had so far has been tasty! Don't forget to ask about their hot sauce! It livens every dish up even more! read more

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This is the THE spot to go to for breakfast in jersey city. The food is amazing. The daily specials are always so good and made from the heart. But the chef is very special, he always has very fun stories and jokes. While we do frequent Sam am, there is one time I will always remember when the chef hosted my mother and fiancé and me at the counter and told us stories and gave us great food and it was this beautiful experience we will never forget. What an amazing gem of a place! Thank you Sam AM. Also- the pistachio twists are a must try and they always sell out!!!!!! read more

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I had the Cuban and it was great. Not a true Cuban, but a they put their own delicious spin on the sandwich. Very good. We're from Miami, so we're always trying out Cuban sandwiches. Hopefully they make a croquetta preparada or medianoche in the future. read more

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Such a cute brunch restaurant in jersey city! When we got there, there were so many people waiting to get in. We asked how long and said around20min but I think it took us at least 45min. We were finally seated and ordered honey latte and americano and the coffee were delicious. We also ordered the avocado toast, daily special grits and french toast with everything added. Everything came out so quick despite the long wait we had for the table. Avocado toast tasted like usual but the bread was soft so it made it way better than other avocado toast! The daily special grits was beef stew and we arent a huge fan of grits however this grits was so delicious. The beef and sauce everything went so well together. French toast was just unbelievably delicious. I honestly think its one of the best french toast ive ever had. The mascarpone on top with berry was absolutely amazing. The toast itself was so soft , i can eat this everyday. If you are in jersey city, i highly recommend here for brunch even with a long wait! I will wait over and over for a brunch here. read more

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I just randomly came across this spot on a Sunday afternoon. The menu was great to begin with. The chicken salad sandwich was beyond delicious. cant wait to be back to try other things on the menu. The service was very warm and quick. They even gave us a free pastry before we left. I would say that was one of the best twists I've ever had (pistachio twist) crisp and fresh. read more

sam a.m - Chicken & Waffles Chicken Salad Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Loved my first time at SAM. Staff very attentive and the food was tasty. Definitely a must for a great change of pace. Will see us again

Sam a.m is a true gem and one of the best breakfast/brunch spots I've had the pleasure of eating at. Since 2014, when I moved to Jersey City, the food has remained absolutely delicious every single order. I find myself craving breakfast at Sam a.m almost every weekend. The cafe is on the small side and I haven't had the pleasure of dining in before, but I think takeout is just as good if you live close by. I would order much more often if they offered delivery more consistently. The BLT sandwich and biscuits & gravy are divine. My partner and I tried the grits special, but that was lacking in flavor compared to the meals we enjoy most. We've also ordered the chicken & waffles which was very flavorful, but way too filling for us. This place is consistent, reliable and the food is delicious. Out of all the brunch spots I've tried in Jersey City, Sam a.m is definitely #1. read more

sam a.m - Biscuit & Gravy - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The vibes. The food. The service very thing was chefs kiss. Get the weekender and the French toast! L Ask for Francis when you go there read more

I loved this place! I am in town visiting but the friendly vibe of this place made me feel at home! It made me feel slightly emotional just how kind the staff was to everyone who came in, they have so many regulars! The food was amazing! So delish! read more

Great, local, neighborhood coffee shop and breakfast stop. Owner (Sam) is on site a lot and you can tell. They are incredibly friendly and I'll never forget what they did for the neighborhood during the pandemic. This place continues to delight. Make sure you ask about specials because they are awesome and they have one most days. Tight inside so can't wait for the warmer weather so we can sit outside. Highly recommend. read more