Always good. Opted for the beef sausage. The chili is just so flavorful. Mmm!! I like the spicy…read morerelish too but when you have room for just one, the chili is the way to go.

This bright hot dog and pretzel joint has a lot of character. Owner is super friendly, funny, and…read morefair. It is comedically taken up in an antique shop. Hot dogs had great flavor. Prices are fair. The soup was a special shrimp chowder and was surprisingly great. This spot is an experience and great for a quick lunch.

10 out of 10!! My sister and I were looking for a brunch spot in Rockland. Though we waited a hr,…read morebut it was all worth it! We devoured our food as it was so good! Feels like light on the stomach, being gluten free was also a plus!!! I had the famous Ricotta and Berry toast and my sister had the Grilled shrimp bowl we also ordered Buffalo Parm garlic wings which was to die for!! Their lattes are also amazing and flavorful. Our server, Maggie was very attentive. She sees to it that we get what we need. She makes us feel at home. Wish this place was bigger because a lot of people are willing to wait hours in line! We will definitely be back to try other food menu they have!!

My wife had tried Rail Trail Cafe before and we had been meaning to get back for a while. It's a…read morepopular place, so we ran into some crowds a couple of times. Today we lucked into a table for a late Valentine's Day lunch! Definitely a cute and modern cafe with comfortable seating. Waitress and the rest of the staff were excellent. They had a nice selection of specials on top of a solid menu. We started with the Garlic Parmesan wings, they were tremendous! They were crisp and juicy and loaded up with delicious toppings! My wife enjoyed an Asian noodle salad. I loved the poached egg dish that featured Hollandaise, smoked salmon, and was served on a Portuguese muffin. Really nicely prepared! Unsweetened tea was also good. We look forward to returning!

A simple corner store deli kinda vibes here in a strip mall with a few seats inside and out front…read morewith plenty of parking. Lots of options with fairly priced items. Service was pretty quick for a fast quick and grab situation for those who wanna be in and out. Panini wasn't really a typical looking panini as I usually get? But it was nicely charred and meat was sliced thin which I loved. Would come back for a quick bite.

I had a pastrami sandwich on rye for a quick lunch and unfortunately, it was a tad bit too small…read morewith only about 75% of meat quantity than I was used to. However, the pastrami was pretty tasty without being too fatty or overly salty. The sandwich also lacked any coleslaw which I was disappointed by, but with some dressing it also wasn't too dry. I expected more - maybe I'll try some other sandwiches next time. Til then, 3 stars for encouragement!

Visited Ramen Factory for lunch on a Saturday. It's located in a strip mall with plenty of parking…read more The restaurant has a few tables and booths. We were seated quickly, and our drink orders were taken. The waitress and other staff were very nice. We ordered the shoyu ramen, spicy shio ramen, and karaage. The ramen both had tonkotsu broth bases, i preferred the spicy shio, over the shoyu, but they both could have used a little more salt. I like wavy ramen noodles more than straight ramen noodles too. The karaage was juicy, tender, and well seasoned. It wasn't my favorite ramen, but i did really like the karaage.

Came here with Boo Boo for quick dinner…read more pretty good ramenin the area. the Ramen comes with a whole egg while many places recently I've noticed charge extra for half an egg. Service was really nice. The waitress refilled our water and hot tea without asking. I got my Ramen with extra noodles for $3..it was worth it as I usually eat a lot.

My wife has been coming to this establish for more than 15 years and she is convinced that the…read morequality of the food here has never fallen. To be fair, all she orders is the chicken salad sandwich and she has order nothing else. Today, that changed as we ordered the Apple Cranberry Crisp à la mode along with her Chicken Salad sandwich and that dessert was delicious! It wasn't too sweet and it had me thinking "what kind of apples do they use for this?" It even got reactions from everyone who dined nearby us in the restaurant. So the ambiance was very friendly as while it appeared like they were regulars, they were not because they've never seen the Apple Cranberry Crisp in person. We took our four month old infant and the place was accommodating to that as well. The decor was very traditional but very clean, like you were in the dining room of the golden age of your grandma's house (I hope that makes sense like it does for me). Anyway, I had the NJ Sloppy Joe and that was also delicious - especially with the sweet potato salad that came with it. I also had the cappuccino and the affogato because I had no coffee yet by this point of the day and I had to double down on my espresso intake lol. The Rolling Pin looks like it's been around for the past 75 years and I hope it sticks around for ever. Please give this place a try if you're nearby looking for lunch. You won't forget it!

Been trying to get here for a while and definitely worth it. Sweet potato salad was something new…read morethat I liked. We will be coming back again for lunch. Grilled cheese for the kids, chicken salad, and a BLT were all delicious.

A hidden, authentic ramen place run by a ramen master! We…read morestopped by recently out of luck and I immediately had a good feeling when I saw this tiny place with just the counter seating because that's how many great ramen joints are in Japan! No frills, simple menu and the chef seemed exacting and totally focused on his craft. I ordered the original shoyu ramen with chasu and red spicy sauce, while wife had the Wafu Shoyu ramen with chicken. Mine was robust and had a clean taste, although I felt the broth was a bit light for my taste compared to some NYC joints. Wife's ramen had even more watery broth - I think because she ordered the "wafu" broth style which menu claimed had no meat, and together with lean chicken meat without much fat, we both agreed it was tad bit boring. I think it's a matter of chef's philosophy and not necessarily a bad thing, but I preferred a bit richer, more viscous broth than this one. We would stop by again if we're in the area, but won't go out of our way for it either. Still, a welcome addition to the East Bergen County area!

What a gem! Having just visited Tokyo & Kyoto during winter break, I was needing a ramen fix and…read morewhile nothing compares to the ramen in Japan, this place is the best we can get outside of Japan to get the full ramen experience. Order at the kiosk, expect to wait (and join the wait list), and hope that a seat in their 9 seat counter or four top opens up - it turns over quicker than you think. The staff of two or three are kind and efficient. I absolutely loved the miso - only offered on Wednesdays and Sundays.

I was lucky enough to first discover this place at a Yelp event. I have been wanting to go back for…read morea while, but it's a bit out of the way from where I live, so I decided to go on my birthday, when I was out for the day and enjoying the beautiful weather. I got the basic egg, bacon, toast and potatoes breakfast and it was delicious. As you can see from the photo, the portions are hearty so I had enough to take home with me for another breakfast. The service was great and my server was super attentive. I went on a Monday (work day). so did not experience any wait time. Highly recommend this cute spot in Pearl River!

A very long wait for a Saturday morning. Although we were able to get a table right away, our food…read morecame out about 45 minutes later. It was busy and with outdoor seating, people had a long wait just to sit down. It's a small place so in a weekend be prepared to wait a long time! The food was good. I gave it 3 stars because the lady (I guess she was the manager rudely told us to leave as there are people waiting to sit down. She could have spoken to us differently and we had just finished eating. Especially since she made us wait close to an hour for our food, she could've been nicer. The wait staff was pilot and pleasant. But she wasn't. Unless you're willing to wait and wait and have the manager tell you to leave rudely, I would go somewhere else or go on a weekday. I will not be back. I've been treated better at a fast food joint.

My wife and I were looking for coffee on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of places close a bit early or…read moredon't open on Sundays at all. Tasting Notes stays open until later than most. I had been to this shop before for a prior owner. This current version still has chicken but has added coffee. Shop was very clean and nice. My wife ordered a cold brew and got me an Americano. I stayed outside at the nice seating with our dog. Americano was smooth and tasty, my wife enjoyed the cold brew. Will certainly give it another try!

I decided to come here and try their coffee - I got a skim cinnamon latte with condensed milk -…read morevery good. It just needed less ice and more coffee. I also ordered a chocolate crossoint donut - but the server accidentally gave me a crossoint instead but swapped it out after I called it out. Overall good tasting coffee and pastries and nice service.

Casa Colombia has authentic and fun vibes. There were many good and drink options, something for…read moreeveryone in the family. The dishes were colorful, plentiful, and balanced. Service was great too. Several TVs around for watching a game. Drinks were delicious and came with fun garnishes and lights.

So happy to have found Casa Columbia. Went with friends for dinner, Sara waited on us, she was…read morepatient and attentive. The food was delicious: had the Guacamole con Chicharrón y Tostones appetizer, our main dishes were all great, the Pechuga a la Plancha and Pechuga en Crema de Champiñones. The best yuca fries I have ever had! The portions were generous and we all had leftovers. The cocktails were tasty too and pretty. The location is easy to get to from the Palisades. The inside is family friendly with TV's showing sports, has a nice sized bar and their bakery is conveniently next door. I highly recommend Casa Columbia.

Can't beat a lil spicy jerk pho on a cold day. Soup portions are solid and taste is spot on…read more Dumplings were nice but portion vs price I don't see the value. Pork Banh Mi sandwich was good and hit all the notes. Ma Ma Mia - In!

Having lived in Los Angeles/Orange County for the past 26 years, I'm kind of a snob when it comes…read moreto Vietnamese food, Pho, in particular. I was amazed when I found this little hole-in-the-wall gem in one of my old haunts, Closter. I decided to give it a try. I got two bowls of the beef combo Pho, a single order of the regular beef Pho, the Spicy Ma Mi banh mi sandwich, and a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. These items are the easiest to judge, as most of the Vietnamese restaurants around Bergen County and the surrounding area kind of fail, choosing to cater to the population (skimping on spice, choosing western ingredients over authentic Asian ingredients, etc.). When I picked up my call-in order, the woman at the counter was very nice, though not Vietnamese and neither was the cook (not a problem at all, just an observation). She handed my order and I paid with a nice tip. I made it almost half way home when I got a call from the restaurant, and the same person told me she forgot to hand me the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and apologized. I made a u-turn and drove back to Ma Mi Eatery and picked up my drink. None of this exchange knocks any points against them, in fact, I was happy they called me. When I got home and unpacked everything, it all looked pretty authentic. I started with the combo beef Pho, adding all the toppings, plus the condiments of Hoisin sauce and Sriracha. What was missing was the fresh Thai basil! Then I read the menu and saw that they put the basil IN the soup when they serve it, so when I got home, all the basil was wilted. That's a shame because every single AAA Pho restaurant in Westminster, California serves their Pho with fresh Thai basil so customers can control how much basil they want, and to prevent wilting. That is my only real critique. Otherwise, the Pho was delicious, the broth was flavorful, and the really LOADED the soup with beef. Seriously, a lot of places in Westminster aren't that generous with brisket, but Ma Mi made my day. The Spicy Ma Mi banh mi sandwich was delicious, and loaded with all the appropriate toppings and condiments, though I wish they packed the wet ingredients (pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, jalapeño) so the bread wouldn't get soggy, which it did, slightly. The bread itself was not the best bread I've had, typically, the bread used in most Vietnamese sandwich shops have a flaky crust and airy soft bread inside. This one a bit coarse on the crust with a heavy crunch. The interior was okay though. All in all, it was a great effort. The next time I revisit my hometown, I'll be sure to stop by Ma Mi Eatery for sure.