I ordered takeout for my birthday breakfast here! My choice to get breakfast here was definitely a last minute decision. Since I've always driven past this place, I had decided to give it a shot for my birthday breakfast. The place always seemed to be packed from my previous occasions of driving past and when I called to place my order they said it would be a 30-45 minute wait for takeout. Due to the high ratings this place has I had decided to make an exception and placed my order anyways. My order: I decided to get the Breakfast Burrito and my sister went with the Buttermilk Cloud Cakes. Truthfully I was seeking something healthy but at the same time very flavorful which is why I went with the Burrito that had mango in it! Unfortunately, I was taken back by the flavor of burrito since it was very bland and not much flavorful at all (probably would not come back for the burrito). My sister on the other hand really enjoyed her pancakes. I had also decided to get 2 vegan chocolate chip cookies which were pretty good. Overall, I don't think I would come back to this place. The burrito just wasn't for me and really left me unsatisfied. However I am giving this place a rating of 4/5 due to my sister enjoying the pancakes and because the cookies were good! read more

The Edison Automat - Buttermilk Cloud Cakes - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

My mom has been requesting we grab brunch from the Automat every 2 weeks for the last few months, so if you needed a good vibe from this restaurant, there it is! My family's go-to's are: Breakfast -- tequila sunrise sandwich, pancakes Lunch -- crispy chicken bruschetta (I personally get this sandwich and when I get it to go, I'll add balsamic at home!), reuben w/ russian dressing, their soups (I had the chicken kale once and it was so tasty) Oh and, the staff is so friendly and full of great energy. :) Note: this spot is quite busy even on weekdays so expect to wait if you're looking to dine in or if you're ordering takeout, I wait 35 minutes on average. read more

The Edison Automat - Crispy Chicken Bruschetta - my go to sandwich!! - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I haven't had a bad meal here yet. The food is always fresh and the staff is always friendly. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. My only request is to have a lighter roast coffee. Definitely one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots in Edison, NJ. read more

The Edison Automat - Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with turkey bacon and hot sauce, absolutely delicious. - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I visited here today for breakfast/ brunch. The place was pretty busy for 9AM but in a good way. It was nice to see so many people gathered for food over the weekend. Despite the amount of people there, the ambiance and service were really great. Our waitress was really attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. We ordered a London fog latte, some black coffee, avocado toast with eggs and a tofu scramble. I just had my latte because I had lunch plans later but everyone I was with really enjoyed their food. I'll definitely be coming back to try some of their food myself. Their menu is pretty extensive and has many breakfast and lunch options so I'll have to plan for to eat next time! read more

The ambiance of the place is ok not much it is like a grab and go kind of place with seating but they have outdoor seating as well which will be nice but as it was winter I didn't experience it. I had blueberry pancakes and home fries with coffee, the menu said cloudy pancakes but it is dense in my experience but the taste is good and home fries ante my favourite. The service is nice they are friendly and welcoming. read more

The Edison Automat - Home Fries Hot Coffee Buttermilk Cloud Cakes - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Nice to have a coffee. They have a decent variety of coffees. We only had coffee so we cannot talk about food. The ambience is nice and the terrace is a plus. It looks good and have a nice atmosphere. It is a pity they close at 8pm. The terrace would a nice place to hang out at night if they were open at, least open til 9 or 9:30pm, or better yet 10pm during summer time. The staff was nice too. read more

Cloud cakes are amazing. So fluffy and filling. Share if you're not that hungry or dig in if you are!

The service was excellent, the staff were attentive and friendly. Food is exceptionally well executed. My husband ordered Tequila sunrise, it was innovative and delicious breakfast sandwich. I had the quinoa bowl and I loved the flavors! We ordered home fries that were well seasoned and perfectly cooked! Lastly my favorite the Almond crusted French toast were cooked with sliced almonds and fruits was so good! The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated and comfortable seating too. We will definitely be back soon!!! read more

The Edison Automat - Fresh made Pina Coloda is truly delicious!!! - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Followed Covid guidelines with masks, sanitation & proper spacing between guests. There was quite a bit of a wait for the food. While the portion was generous, something was missing from the quinoa breakfast bowl...nothing a little hot sauce can't fix! read more

The Edison Automat - Quinoa bowl - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Amazing food great customer service. Highly recommend it. You won't regret trying this place like I did. read more

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I was hyped coming here. A five star reviewed restaurant in a town I want to love to... I'm ready to be wowed. Unfortunately I was too hyped and was let down. Italian Stallion - sausage egg provolone cheese ciabatta bread. Bed of spinach salad Very nice manager Stapled loose leaf Paper menus!? Cobb salad - requested feta cheese Chicken salad Great decor read more

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Server Ethan with tattoos was very sexy and kind he seduced my Mom in ways my father never could. Great server great ambience.

Wonderful everything and home style foods. Memory lane and delicious and fair price. I will go back

Good food as always. I want to try more things in the menu. The staff is attentive and the mood of the place is calming. Nice music was playing and not too loud so you could talk without shouting. read more

Great breakfast and lunch spot . Good salad and sandwich menu. Attentive service. Was very busy for Thursday lunch. Fair prices. Enjoyed my meatball parmigiana sandwich with fries. Plenty of parking. read more

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LISTEN, I've maybe left all but 10 reviews in my lifetime so you know this is going to be a good one. I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a sandwich connoisseur but after having lived in CA for 5 years (where the brunch spots are plenty and every chef is out to be THE brunch spot of choice), I've had my fair share of a bomb ass breakfast sammies. That being said, this place is IT. The kinda food that makes you dance in your seat after the first bite. The iced vanilla lattes are the real deal in the summer and one of the few places these days that offers the good kind of oat milk. This sandwich isn't exactly on the menu, so consider this your secret tip on ordering. If the owners decide to make this a permanent placement on the menu, I'd like royalties... or at least a lifetime discount. Here's what you order: The BEC (on brioche) with avocado. The way all of these ingredients were just made to live together. I just... *chef's kiss* thank me later. My husband and I started going here post COVID so I can't exactly speak to the waiting service but the staff is always kind, never makes a fuss to take an order last min over the phone, and tries their best to make conversation even on pickup. Something hard to come by these days. The inside is clean and quite spacious. Hoping to come back here on the regular when friends and family are in town and we can dine in once again. Either way, the outside patio is open and while we've never had a chance to eat out there it does look quite nice. Overall, rating this place based on food, staff, quality and freshness of ingredients, ability to always get the order correctly on the first try, and for being our go-to brunch spot through these crazy times. I hope our spending keeps this place booming for a while! read more

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Roast beef melt is a very good sandwich. Haven't tried anything else but give me time

A new contender for best burger in NJ, folks! Check out this wagyu cheeseburger from The Edison Automat! (I cut it in half to show the juices). Two American wagyu patties cooked to order, caramelized onions, grilled portobello mushroom slices, thick smoky bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. So juicy and tender! Amazing color on the patties and cooked perfectly through. I can't even say I'm shocked because the food at the Automat is consistently excellent. But as this lifetime burger aficionado can tell you, their burger game is on point. Oh, and their outdoor seating COVID arrangements are really cozy. Heaters and breathable walls on their porch makes an excellent and safe outdoor environment. The Edison Automat. Oak Tree Road in Edison. read more

The Edison Automat - Wagyu Bacon Mushroom Cheeseburger - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Arguably my favorite breakfast in my hometown. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos, all encompassed by our namesake's aesthetic. Taylor Ham or die, you filthy animals. Word to the wise: Order, and get here early. Lines even now are longer and longer on weekends. read more

Love this place! Definitely a go-to spot for brunch for me. My favorite is the Cali sandwich that's a perfect blend of savory but their cloud cakes are also delicious and fluffy. I love that they have monthly drink specials so it's nice to stop by each month and try out something new. The only downside is that it does get busy, it's a small place but it does have outdoor dining which is perfect for warmer months. read more

Great building and vibe with outdoor seating! All the furniture is newly furnished and nice. They have must try eggs! Must go if you're in the north edison area! read more

What a beautiful space on Oak Tree Rd in Edison! Came in for an iced mocha- wasn't on the menu but the guy made it for me. They also do half-decaf because my silly old heart can't take a fully caffeinated drink! Drink was rich, cold, strong and yum. I think the owner was manning the shop and he was very friendly as well:) Prices aren't too bad, I got a large iced mocha for Starbucks sells for a "tall" aka small. I usually go to DD 30secs down the road, not thinking the Automat was a cafe. Definitely will be going here for coffee and drinks! They also sell pastries like croissants, etc and a great sit down area. No minimum for credit/debit cards ( THANK GOODNESS) I hate it when businesses do that. Will be back! read more

The Edison Automat - Pretty and clean space - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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They're back open for outside dining and take out and remain just as awesome as they were pre-Corona Virus. The outdoor dining is large and the cleaning procedures are thorough. Instead of paper menus, you look on their website you can look at a provided iPad for safety measures. Protocols may be different, but the food and service is still stellar. The omelettes are cooked to perfection and picture worthy as you can see below. The home fries are the best breakfast potatoes I have ever tasted. The owners sure know how to whip up awesome breakfast/lunch meals and make them look prettier than any other diner or cafe. The cold brew is very strong, but over ice with some cream it is tasty. I can guarantee you will enjoy anything on their menu and be impressed so I recommend everyone in the area to stop by and try it out read more

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So sad! This was my favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch. Sadly after new management, it's not what it used to be. Prices have skyrocketed, food got weirder, some of my old favorites have fallen off the menu...it's just not as good anymore... read more

Cute little cafe with great breakfast options and decent coffee. It can be a little busy during peak hours especially in the summer.

The Edison Automat has good burgers / sandwiches. We got the portobello shroom burger, regular pork roll sandwich, and the American cheese wagyu beef hamburger. Shroom burger came with potatoe chips on the side, crunchy by itself. And a pickle, which I just gave to my friend. Mushrooms were caramelized with onions and it was a yummy sandwich to eat for brunch. It was not dry and went well if you added the chips in it Pork roll: good to eat, though their other pork roll sandwich had more added. This was like a default sandwich before the upgrade. It came with apple slices, which when you eat both together, gives it a good crunch. Wagyu burger: good juicy burger. It was huge, with fries on the side. I can't tell too much difference about the meat quality though, it tastes like any other good burger I'm eating. They gave a good amount of fries on the side though. Would definitely come back here though. Its been takeout the whole time, but I'm pleased with the results brought home. read more

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I'm going to make a pretty bold claim here...this might be the best pancake I've ever had in my life. I think it only took me one minute to decide what I wanted to order, the Autumn Cloud Cakes, hello! Three pillowy pancakes topped with baked cinnamon apples, crushed pecans with whipped cream, and pure maple syrup. It was Today's Special but there is another Cloud pancake on the regular menu. The space itself reminds me of Tribeca in NYC but hey, I'm still in Jersey. The waiting and dining areas are the same size. This brunch spot is super popular so expect a long line. The waitresses kept telling us to take our time but we were courteous and just ate and paid the bill quickly so other people didn't have to wait. And how were those pancakes you ask? I wanted to slap the table. Yeah, it was that good! The cinnamon apples were not tart at all, they were perfect with all the other components. They named it well, I felt like I was on "Cloud 9" when I took each bite. I also ordered their latte...I'm not one for strong bitter coffee taste, this is delicious. The entire staff was friendly, super nice and awfully attentive, a rarity these days. Menu is extensive. They are open early at 7-8am and close at 4pm (2pm Sunday). Plenty of parking spaces available. read more

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The food was too bland and not appetising at all. My bf and I ended up throwing it away. The quinoa breakfast and buffalo chicken with French fried all in the trash. What a waste :( but we really couldn't eat it. read more

Abby, our waitress, labeled Happy Birthday, for both my girls' birthdays on their hot chocolates for their birthday brunch so shoutout to her! All the food was done so well! Hungry so the burger hit the spot but the portobello mushrooms made the it :) Perfectly fluffy cloud cakes and French Toast for the perfect brunch! Thank you! read more

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Came here for a quick brunch and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious and reasonably priced the food was! The portions were more than enough and the service was quick, friendly and efficient! Highly recommend the Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, extremely filling and tasty without hurting your wallet. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! read more

The Edison Automat - Highly recommend the Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! So good! - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I've been here twice before Covid-19 hit and now for my third time as the Edison cafe is back in business. While service is outdoor dining and takeout only, they do not miss a beat. The food served is just as high quality as before and service remains pleasant and attentive. The tables and chairs are patio furniture, unlike some other places I've been to with flimsy picnic tables. If you're worried about dining out during the pandemic, safety protocols are strictly adhered to to help ease your mind - such as online menus only, six-feet separation of tables and sanitizing of tables and chairs after each service. Today I had the Smoky Tom Omelette and the food was as delicious as ever. The omelette was nice and fluffy and loaded with flavor. My favorite ingredient is the caramelized onions, which I think were done with balsamic vinegar. You also get a side of greens in a fruity dressing and choice of toast or home fries, which I would recommend if you like perfectly roasted potatoes. Washed it down with a smooth cafe latte and I was in heaven. Of course, I had to polish off my companion's Buttermilk Cloud Cakes - described perfectly, airy like a cloud. I was a little surprised that there were not as many patrons as I thought there were going to be, since it was packed the last two times I was here. It could've been people were elsewhere during the Fourth of July weekend or people are not aware the cafe has reopened. In any case, I will be back, as I hope other diners will as well, because it would be sad and disappointing to see it go under if there isn't enough support. read more

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I had the BEST experience here tonight. I drive past this place everyday so I decided to finally try it out and I am sooo glad I did. The staff is beyond pleasant (we were helped by Josh and he was the sweetest). Everything was nice and clean and the outside dining area is really cute. I had the cobb salad which was very fresh along with an iced berry hibiscus tea which was also really good. I'm super impressed & will definitely be back soon! read more

Great menu, wonderful service! It is almost always busy, so be patient. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can sit outside.

My fiance and I were looking for a new brunch spot on a Sunday and found this place! We got there 30 minutes before closing and they happily sat us without any wait time. You can also stop in to order food/drink to go without having to "eat-in". SERVICE - Fantastic! Very easy going waiters/waitresses who answered all our questions and very quick with all our orders. AMBIENCE/DECOR - Nice interior with simple and modern decor. The place looks beautiful. Good amount of seatings but I can imagine this place being packed on the weekends. Most tables sit 2-4. DRINKS - We ordered the [COLD BREW $3.50] and a [CAPPUCCINO $3.25] which came out very quickly and tasted better than the average. FOOD - Nothing was too salty or sweet. All the dishes had a really good balance of flavors and texture. We did notice that many of the breakfast dishes had no meats or you do have to pay extra for the proteins, which we did not mind and everything came out delicious anyways! [FLUFFY CLOUD PANCAKES] - $9.00 - You get 3 extremely fluffy and thick slices that come with (not that many slice of) strawberries. We also added bananas (+$0.50) and Nutella (on the side). MUST-HAVE!! [SMOKY TOM OMELETTE] - $9.75 - If you love gouda, this is definitely the go-to choice. The omelette was very fluffy and the rest of the ingredients complimented themselves well. I especially loved the mushrooms. [QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL] - $9.00 - This had two perfectly done over-easy eggs with some delicious breakfast potatoes and veggies. It was well seasoned and very healthy! The fiance really enjoyed this :) We had a really nice first visit and were very impressed! Definitely will be back. read more

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My experience at The Edison Automat was pretty good. I went there around 1 PM on Friday and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table inside, although there was outdoor seating too. The dining area was not too big but tables were still distanced pretty well so I felt safe. I ordered the Autumn Cloud Cakes, which were very fluffy pancakes topped with apples & pecans and maple syrup + whipped cream on the side. I thought the pancakes were really good but the apples I wasn't as much of a fan of. I think next time I will try the regular Cloud Cakes with some toppings maybe. The ambiance was nice inside and my server was very attentive and quick with things. I also got the Caramel Latte which was okay, but the caramel flavor was much more subtle than I expected. read more

The Edison Automat - Autumn Cloud Cakes - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I went here to get brunch with my friend today and we had a super nice waitress who greeted us and helped us to our table as soon as we walked in. She was very polite and checked up on us multiple times to make sure we were doing alright. I ordered the breakfast burrito (with eggs, cheese, black beans, avocado, and mango salsa!!) for $8 and a side order of home fries for $3.75. My friend got the quinoa breakfast bowl for $9. It was a very aesthetic place with healthy, tasty, and well-priced food. I will definitely come back to explore the rest of their menu! read more

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Love love love Every time we go the services is great, the food is great and the ambiance works! They do not have a lot of sitting around. However they make it work. This is a great place read more

Greta brunch spot to grab a coffee and sandwich ! Local and also very affordable , definitely see myself coming back read more

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Came on a Saturday around 9am for breakfast. There was no wait time for my party of 2 and there were a couple of tables open too. The food: There's a good portion of vegetarian options for breakfast! I chose the quinoa breakfast bowl- AMAZING! The bowl comes with brown quinoa, a potato onion hash, broccoli, red bell peppers, black beans, 2 over medium eggs, avocado, and cheddar cheese. I substitutes the eggs for tofu and eliminated the avocado & cheddar cheese, which made the dish vegan easily! This bowl was JAM PACKED with flavor and was so filling! 10/10 for sure Beverages: I ordered a medium hot coffee with oat milk (they also have almond and soy milk as non-dairy options). The service: the staff were all friendly and so nice! The food came out so quick too (about 10 min after ordering). Atmosphere: causal but cute.. you could come here in sweats or a cute causal outfit. A lot of natural night coming in from the windows. Tips: the entrance is wheelchair accessible with a ramp. If you have a larger party I would come earlier than later because the seating area isn't too large. read more

The Edison Automat - Quinoa breakfast bowl with tofu instead of eggs - Cafes Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

This place has been on my list of brunch spots to go for awhile. Not really an traditional automat like the name implies but we are glad that we were able to visit this past Saturday since we were sort of in the area. The wait was about 15 minutes when we came in at noon but they have pretty adequate room in their "waiting area". I love the decor there. It really nice and clean with a lot of attention to detail. We ordered: The Loaded Potato omelette (cheddar cheese, bacon, potato, sour cream, chives) with home fries The Cali breakfast sandwich (fried egg, turkey bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, mixed organic greens, honey mustard dressing, on toasted brioche) & the Turkey Chili with side of tortilla chips Everything we ordered came out timely and was good, no complaints. The service people were nice. What I like/appreciate is that all their prices include taxes already. I wish we would have tried their beverages but since we were out running errands that morning we already had our share of tea and coffee. They do look like they had a good amount of options. The seating area is not that big so I could see there might often be a wait but they do also have a take out counter. Unfortunately that is also where you bring your check up to cash out so it was a bit of a wait on the line if they are busy up there. read more