Genuinely not a single complaint about this place. The vibes inside AND outside are 10/10. I went…read morewith a friend in the fall, and sitting out on the patio was wonderful. This is definitely a popular spot, so be prepared for a potential wait. That said, we put our name on the waitlist for two on a Saturday during brunch and were seated in under five minutes! Also if you DO have to wait, there are a ton of shops in the area that you can browse. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. Our server recommended several dishes to us, which I really appreciated. The price point is also extremely fair for the amount of food you get, especially considering how good the food is. The portions are generous, and everything we had was phenomenal. Highly recommend the s'mores iced latte, any of the skillets, and the toast sampler. I will absolutely be coming back!

The buzz finally got the best of me and I had to stop in and try The Skillet…read more The verdict? Worth it! While they are known for their giant stacks of pancakes and coffee flights, I was really only craving something savory and more lunchy to go with my latte (which was delicious) so I ended up, at my waitresses suggestion, getting the Mediterranean bowl. It was one of the healthy options (a section of the menu) but was absolutely delicious!! It came with a green sauce that I could have had by the bottle, was massive and hit the spot. Come with friends and get a little bit of everything, maybe even a table pancake, so you can make your way through more of the menu. They were swamped on a random weekday afternoon, so I can't even imagine how busy they must get on the weekends.

Absolutely loved this café! It is clearly very well managed--everything was exceptionally clean,…read morewelcoming, and inviting. The service was excellent, and the sandwiches we had were absolutely delicious (ham, egg and cheese sandwich and the Jersey turnpike sandwich). The young man who greeted and served us was incredibly friendly. Since it was our first visit, he took the time to explain the menu and offer samples of their delicious breads, which we really appreciate. Prices are very reasonable, given the quality of the food and service. We can't wait to return to try more of the items that caught our attention on the menu. Highly recommended--we're already looking forward to our next visit!

Ordered chopped cheesesteak and a kids burger with two drinks. $37 a little pricey for that but…read morefood was good, not amazing. Seemed like good people's though.

Back again - this time with 4 additional Yelpers (we get together every month or so for dinner)…read more We started the meal, after opening our wines, with two orders of Polpetine di Pollo (chicken meatballs) and Fiori di Zuccca (Zucchini Flower). both were excellent ! Entrees consisted of Australian Striped Bass, Gnocchi Truffle, Pollo Impanato di Milanese, and 3 orders of the Chicken Cordon Bleu. we shared an order of Warmed Mascrapone Spinach. Everything was served in a timely fashion - piping hot. Desserts consisted of a delicious Fruit Tart, Pecan and Walnut Tart and their terrific Pistachio Creme Brulee. Espresso, Capuccino and Americano Coffees paired well with our choices. Our waiter, Cosmo, was terrific. He knows his menu and was able to guide us in making our choices. Remember, Dolce Fantasia is BYOB. The chef came to our table twice to gauge our reaction to our meals, always a nice touch. The space is decorated nicely and we will definitely return.

Asbury Park is one of my favorite food towns, and a huge reason is because it still has the ability…read moreto pleasantly surprise me. Case in point - this restaurant has apparently been in the downtown area for several years and I had no idea. I stopped by here for lunch on Memorial Day with the Millennial Chum, and in a totally risky move, didn't make a reservation anywhere and just decided to wing it. The Millennial Chum's only requirement was that it be a place neither one of us had been to before, so after a very quick search/walk, we noticed this place and also decided we had a hankering for Italian. Done. I don't know how to describe the interior, but "yellow" and "modern" comes to mind. This isn't a stodgy white tablecloth kind of place; it's vibrant and hip, I'm sure trying to capture that classic Asbury demo. Really unique. The weather was a little meh, which worked in our favor - although there was a decent amount of foot traffic in the downtown area 70% of which were pooches, only one other table was occupied in here. We were able to sit down and were served very promptly. We were both very intrigued by one of the apps on the verbal specials menu - mango burrata, which sounded like sort of a mess, but also worth a try. Definitely more of the latter. Never would have thought to combine these two ingredients together, but it was really excellent and an interesting palate pairing. The presentation was solid as well, and this...didn't last long, although given that we both ordered entrees perhaps we should have been more responsible in that regard. Something I'd recommend for the regular menu in the future for sure. A lot of the entrees looked interesting and pretty authentic; this isn't just spaghetti and chicken parm (I'm not actually sure either was even on the menu). The one that emotionally spoke to me the most was the Pappardelle (one of my fave pastas and always pleased to see it) Al Telefono Nostro. Really hit the spot, and as you can see a really hardcore portion. The tomato cream sauce was light and flavorful, and the only nitpick I had (just a personal palate preference) was the inclusion of the sliced tomatoes. I'm sure a ton of people love those, and it basically adds a level of authenticity to the dish that a barbarian like me just can't quite appreciate. I made sure the Millennial Chum had a few tomato pieces though. Really good dish and would order it again. Honestly not sure what possessed us to even look at the dessert menu much less actually order from it, but I thought Oreo Tiramisu sounded interesting, despite the Millennial Chum's yowling that she despised tiramisu. It turns out she doesn't, because once this dish arrived she happily helped herself and decided that her opinion on tiramisu was likely based on a traumatic/misleading childhood incident. Bare minimum, this place gets solid marks for rewriting history for her in the Italian dessert department. But it WAS delicious, which was a theme of our meal. The service was top-notch; our waitress was over regularly and had a strong command of the menu (which I think deserves bonus points, given that this was not Americanized and it helped to have a metaphorical lifeguard helping us navigate some of the trickier stuff; I studied abroad in Florence over 20 years ago, but you'd never know it). Very pleasant. BIg recommend; not a ton of establishments under the radar in Asbury, but this might be one of them.

We stopped in on Monday around 11:30 am. I got the challah french toast. It was spongy and crisp at…read morethe same time. Came with a dollop of whipped butter and a pitcher of syrup. I had a latte with vanilla syrup. Tasted great. My companion got a cauliflower dish. She loved it! There was a biscuit with pimento cheese, eggs avocado and breaded cauliflower with potatoes. It was huge! She loved it. The decor is country clean. Staff is pleasant! Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Taylor Sam's . My first visit was for breakfast, and this time I…read morestopped in for lunch. I'll start with the burger. I ordered the Mom Burger, which is a Swiss burger topped with mushrooms on a brioche bun. It also came with a good portion of fries and a side of pickles. The burger itself was pretty solid -- good flavor and a satisfying size. At $16, the portion felt fair considering the amount of fries you get with it. One thing I noticed was an additional charge for sauces. I asked about it, and they explained that all their sauces are made in-house, which is why they charge $1 per sauce. Honestly, that makes sense when they're homemade. Now the star of the show for me was actually the drink. After looking over the menu a bit more, I decided to try the LA Metro coffee drink with almond milk. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but for $5.99, I have to say it was really good. Definitely something I'd order again. I also want to mention the customer service. The girl working at the counter was extremely nice -- probably some of the best customer service I've had in a while. She didn't rush anything, answered my questions, and was very professional and friendly. I asked about the specials, the cakes they offer, and even whether they were doing a St. Patrick's Day platter, which they are. Overall, it was a really good experience. Good food, great drink, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by Taylor Sam's if you're in the area.

Took the grandkids for lunch. Grill cheese sandwich and…read morechicken nuggets.. perfect for the kids! I had the pastrami sandwich, misses had a turkey club. Both very good! Service was great! Welcomed environment

Cute breakfast/brunch spot. Located in a nondescript strip mall, the inside is a refreshing step…read moreinto a cut cafe setting. Serving coffee, espresso and fresh squeezed orange juice. I had the Cali omelet. Perfect size for brunch with three eggs. Served with choice of potato and toast.

Food, ambience, and service is amazing! Our waiter Reggie was excellent. I highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.

While on an adventure to Millburn, NJ, we stopped in for breakfast at Willow & Whisk. Gorgeous…read moreinterior, with plenty of seating, we were able to get a table in seconds on a busy Saturday morning! The staff were incredibly friendly and were quick with recommendations on what to order. We ordered: iced s'mores latte, breakfast sandwich, lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was delicious and came out quickly! Absolutely would stop in again soon. Indoor and outdoor seating, street or lot parking ($) available nearby!

Some Sundays just hit different…read more Church was absolutely PHENOMENAL! Rev. Nicole Drakeford preached a WORD that reached all the way into my soul. The scripture was Luke 17:11-19, and the message was simple but powerful... I have to get back to saying THANK YOU! Sometimes we're so busy asking God for the next blessing that we forget to pause and thank Him for the ones He's already given us. Now y'all know after feeding the spirit...it was time to feed the stomach! Off to Brownstone the Original Pancake Factory in Freehold we went, and BABY...they did NOT disappoint! From the moment we walked in, our server J gave us customer service that was a 10/10! If you go, ask for J...tell 'em Stacy sent you! To make the day even sweeter, they helped us celebrate our church's 106th Anniversary! Such a thoughtful surprise that truly made us smile. And can we PLEASE talk about my Aunties?! Apparently, when it's your first visit, you have to ride the carousel...and let me tell you...my Golden Girls understood the assignment! Watching them laugh and enjoy every second was worth the trip all by itself. The food? ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The portions are huge, the atmosphere is welcoming, and every bite was worth it. If you haven't been...GO! And if you have...tell the people the truth... NO LIES DETECTED! Thank You, Lord, for another Sunday filled with worship, family, laughter, great food, and beautiful memories. My cup & heart is FULL.

I really wanted to understand the hype, but unfortunately this one was a miss for me. I'm honestly…read morenot sure why there are consistently such long lines to get in because, based on our experience, the food was definitely underwhelming. First, the menu is HUGE. It actually reminded me of Cheesecake Factory, you open it and there are so many options that you're not really sure what the restaurant specializes in. Yes, everything is centered around pancakes, but even within each section there are so many choices that it becomes overwhelming. Sometimes, less is more!We decided to take some of the server's recommendations and went with the Fried Oreo Cheesecake Pancakes. Unfortunately, these were just way too sweet for us and didn't live up to the hype. There was so much going on that the flavors didn't really come together for me.My daughter ordered the strawberry shake, which was absolutely massive! I will give them that, the portion was impressive. But again, it was extremely sweet, even for a milkshake.I ordered the Steak Frites and asked for my steak medium. Unfortunately, it came out much closer to medium rare, so it wasn't cooked to my requested temperature. Overall, there were some fun and over-the-top menu options, but unfortunately the food just didn't impress us enough to justify the wait or the hype. Would I go back? Probably not. There are just too many other places I'd rather spend my time and calories.

I was here last Monday with my sister. It's what you'd…read moreexpect. I had the sausage and cheese omelette with cheddar, it was very good with a lot of cheese even if the eggs were a little overcooked. A mountain of home fries, and buttered rye toast. I enjoyed it thoroughly and of course couldn't finish the home fries. The coffee was OK. It was definitely that 50's diner look, the service was a little slow. Please seem to be filled with regulars. My sister had the Greek salad in the tortilla bowl which she devoured so I'm guessing it was good. I forgot to take pictures of the food all I have is Yankee pictures!

Had the senior breakfast specials single egg, 1 french toast and 2 bacon with bottomless coffee…read more Excellent food, great service and fair price will definitely return. Great little diner, clean and quaint. Servers attentive. Served by Lisa, excellent service.

Food is very good. It's fun decor makes the meal even better!! I have been here many times with…read morefriends and like to try their daily special each time. So far I haven't been disappointed.

We stopped here as we were in Jackson for a baseball tournament and had a break between games. The…read morefood was delicious and the service was great! Such a cute diner, with the old school decor. Wish we lived closer so we can come back for their different food themed nights.

Highly reccomend this place, it's always busy, but it is worth it. The coffee is delicious and so…read moreis the food. We love the speciality donuts. They also have indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy their offerings. Coffee / Lattes here are a must.

Saw a review of their $7 brownie, was just a cosmic brownie with random toppings. Keep in my a box…read moreof cosmic brownies is less than that. Overpriced asf