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The Lake House Cafe

4.4 (29 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Bryan M.

Very local space. Indoor and outdoor seating. Super friendly and relaxed staff. All the food tastes so fresh. I have been here for breakfast and lunch. There are always unique options which I love. If you're in the area try it!

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Delicious eats and friendly service in a Revolutionary War era historic stone mine building just a hop n a skip from home? Yes, please! This cozy cafe gave us one more reason to love where we live today. Enjoyed The Turkey sammich with its tasty tater salad as well as a perfectly seasonal fried eggplant breakfast platter with fresh sliced tomato, mozzarella, and fried egg. Can't wait for a return visit!

He is amazing, really nice guy , I'll comeback with my family and friends soon.
Julieth S.

Beautiful, quaint atmosphere with excellent food and lovely music! Love this hidden gem. Will come again!

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Such a lovely quaint spot with delicious food! My mom, sister, finance and I stopped in after visiting our wedding venue and we had the nicest experience with Terry, who provided us with recommendations for vendors for our wedding celebrations, and offered us celebratory scones. The ambiance was lovely, felt like we were back in time at a local bakery/inn in Ireland. Can't wait to go back!

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@jackie_and_steve1986 finding another #cozy spot for some coffee . The @LakeHouseCafeNJ in #Andover is in a Historic building with a cool vibe, great food and coffee . We had our lattes by the fireplace. Service was excellent. Everything was delicious. I definitely recommend this place to spend some time and fill your belly. Love a #SmallBusiness that is killin' it.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the delicious and fresh food, friendly and attentive service, and a cozy historic atmosphere.

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Great ambiance, food, and service! 10/10 BLT sandwich and crepe. The owner is very kind and has done a great job.

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Food was delicious, and the service was great. Got served very quickly, and the server was very nice.

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Beautiful decor...outstanding food! Try it you won't be disappointed. Louise very nice

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Really yummy egg sandwich, delicious avocado toast, great coffee, quaint atmosphere. This place is a great place to pop in for breakfast!

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The food is normally cooked just like at home. The girls are right there on the spot to serve you…read moreservice is an excellent ambience laid-back atmosphere relax enjoy your food if you don't like you're at home. I highly recommend Granny's pancake house and grill try it you'll like it.

Wonderful cozy find! Best breakfast-for-dinner ever…read more We stumbled upon this absolute gem on a freezing, rainy evening after an outdoor event, just looking for a warm bite to eat around dinner time. My partner found this spot while searching nearby, and oh how happy I am that he did! I had been craving blueberry pancakes for days and was so excited to have a rare breakfast-for-dinner treat. From the moment we walked in, the warmth of the place completely melted the cold away. We were greeted by a wonderful, incredibly kind waitress, and the atmosphere inside was just so cozy and comforting. There was a lovely mix of people having their supper, including a sweet family of seven eating dinner together at the table next to us. It just had that perfect, welcoming community feel. The menu was seriously impressive. My other half ordered the southern chicken sausage gravy dinner, and it was phenomenal! I got my blueberry pancakes- my absolute favorite - and they completely exceeded expectations. I also tried the lentil soup, which was packed with flavor. Honestly, I don't think you could have a bad meal here if you tried. Our waitress (the same lovely woman who greeted us) chatted with us for a bit and was just so delightful and attentive. I even spotted a rice pudding with strawberries and whipped cream on the dessert menu that looked right up my alley, but between my pancakes and stealing a few delicious bites of the chicken dinner, I was far too full this time around! As we left, I noticed the pretty flowers and the outdoor picnic tables. I'm sure this place absolutely hops on weekend mornings, but it was the perfect rainy evening escape for us. Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality-we are officially adding this to our regular rotation when we are in the area.

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4.6(362 reviews)
10.3 mi
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Came here for my birthday and cannot say enough good things. Started with the bread, which is a…read moregenerous portion of crispy, fluffy bread with butter. The tuna crudo was fresh with nice acidity, and I loved the plate it came on. The foie gras was extremely rich and savory, and the risotto underneath was cooked perfectly. The rabbit ragú is such a unique dish. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the rabbit was so tender, and the sauce was excellent. Not pictured is their take on fries, which are thick but still extremely crispy and delicious. We were between the orange dessert and the chocolate cake, and they surprised me by bringing us both, which is indicative of how good the service was. It's a cozy place that I would absolutely visit again. Overall: 4.8/5

***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

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3.9(460 reviews)
6.5 mi
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We stopped here for an early dinner right on the water at Lake Capac and couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience! The ambiance was beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and the entire atmosphere made for such a perfect day. We had the eggplant Parmesan, an heirloom tomato salad with burrata, fresh mozzarella and shrimp, and a Grandma pie. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor! Our server, Sophia, was wonderful, so sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The beautiful waterfront setting and relaxing atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Couldn't have asked for a better day! We will definitely be back and highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area!

We had a great family lunch at The Windlass! The location right on Lake Hopatcong is beautiful, and…read moreit was so cool watching people dock their boats and walk right in for a bite. We sat inside but there are tables outside along the dock. They have both an indoor and outdoor bar, including a really unique boat-shaped bar inside. The service was super friendly from start to finish. As for the food, the portions are massive! We tried the wood-fired oven pizza, which had a great crust. A few of our dishes were a bit on the salty side, but overall everything tasted good. It is a fantastic, relaxed spot to bring the family for lunch by the water.

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4.5(290 reviews)
6.5 mi
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Stopped here on the way to crystal springs resort. Got the classic twist breakfast wrap and the…read morechipotle hash melt. Both were delicious! They also came with a small granola bite. Also got a cappuccino and the bonfire autumn lattes. They were perfect! It was packed when we arrived but got everything within 15 minutes. The inside was very cozy and they had some tables to sit down to eat.

It is not easy to find decent eating options in the Kingdom of Sussex, but I stumbled across one…read moreyesterday in the wild. I was in town for the 2pm Lion King Jr. performance at the church just down the street, featuring my #1 Honorary Young Pup as a certain uptight red-billed hornbill (if you know you know). Sustenance was in order, and I wasn't looking for anything too heavy so this brunchy coffee spot seemed ideal - and it pretty much was. There was ample parking in the lot behind the building, but the place was pretty packed when I walked in. Even though I had to weave through a crowd to get to the counter, there wasn't an actual line and I was able to immediately order. Cute spot; looks like it's been fairly recently redone (last few years?) and I enjoyed the bathroom, which features very classy artwork of aristocratic felines on the walls. The soap dispenser is in a weird/awkward spot far to the left of the sink where it's almost impossible not to drip directly onto the floor, but at least they have one. I decided on the Protein Berry Crunch Toast and a slice of their Lemon Blueberry Loaf. Both were very tasty/hit the spot. I got the slice immediately upon ordering and considered getting a second one while I waited for the Toast. Cooler heads prevailed. It felt at least a little less naughty than that lemon loaf that Starbucks has, primarily because of the lack of icing (it has powdered sugar on top instead) and was moist; not too crumbly. The Toast came out probably in 10 minutes or so, which I think is perfectly acceptable given that it was clearly busy in there with both in-person and online orders. For the most part, I thought the combo of ingredients worked really well together; I was a little apprehensive about the cheese coming in, but it's pretty subtle and only dominant in a few random bites. I think the weakest part of the toast is the blueberries, but that's honestly more of a personal palate call than anything else - it just didn't totally mesh with the cheese for me and didn't have the vibrant taste of the other included fruits. But same token, part of the optics of this dish hinges on that blue. Everything is a balancing act. I'd totally get that again in a pinch, especially if I wasn't looking for a giant meal. The service/hospitality was very good, almost too good. After I finished my loaf, I left its wrapper and my number card (for them to locate me for the rest of my order) on the table while I used the restroom, and they were both picked up by an employee doing a sweep. That's arguably on me, who temporarily abandoned a table that looked like it had nothing but garbage on it. Even though it required 10 seconds worth of troubleshooting to get my number back, I don't know how you don't consider that a positive on the part of the staff. The same guy took my "real" garbage on my way out before I had a chance to bring it back inside. Very friendly, pleasant staff. Nice spot if you happen to be around. Will try to sample the coffee options on my next foray.

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Cloveberry - Aristocratic feline bathroom decor.

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3.9(199 reviews)
6.4 mi
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Adorable Cozy And…read morefull of delightful varieties from salads to delicious tarts , would definitely recommend . Service was great , the only think they need is more salmon on the salad because I ordered a salmon salad and literally had a very small piece of fish . Aside from that it's good .

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