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This is a wonderful spot for breakfast or brunch in uptown Hoboken!! We came here on a Saturday morning and were seated about 10minutes after arrival. The inside is so cute and well themed, plus, the view is amazing! Our waitress was really helpful and funny, making sure we ordered the right items and answering all our questions. I got the vegan pancakes and the Turning Point french press coffee. Both were excellent and I was even allowed to take my leftover coffee home in a to-go cup.
Came here a few months back without a reservation on Veteran's Day and they were so accommodating and patient. We only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, and the service was also great and our server was very attentive! We shared a wilbur skillet, cinnamon rolls, and chicken and waffles are were stuffed to the brim! The food was tasty and worth the price! I think Turning Point is a reliable and fun brunch spot without a doubt and I'm already looking forward to coming back here soon! Thank you!
Celebrated my best friend's birthday here for brunch. Had a great experience. Little bit of a wait even with reservations, but the service was good once seated. We ordered shareable cinnamon buns for the table (I asked them to customize them for my friend's announcement). They did amazing! I had a smoked eggs benedict and it was fantastic. The iced coffee with coconut cold foam was unreal. The interiors of the place is cute and loads of natural light with an amazing view! Can't wait to return back!
Always come here for brunch. Great views and value for what you pay for. It was a coz and laid back spot to catch up. The food is as always really good, have savory brunch entrees and the portions are generous. Service was friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I'll try their pancakes next time as it's been a while since I had em here.
Great breakfast place with skyline view of Newyork. It's very crowded place and service is slow . We took pancakes and Avocado toast which took almost 30 minutes to come. Good was good and view are amazing . I would just go for breakfast with view.
Everything is mediocre and expected but the waiting time on Sunday is just insane. It took us 60+ minutes in the line and some 20 minutes before we got the food. Good thing you can go outside and get walk along the waterfront with a good weather. Otherwise I would not stop by to wait for infinity. It's crowded and very noisy inside too.
The food was quite okay for the price of the items on the menu! also the beach house vibe indoors works really well. Although I was disappointed that the cold pressed carrot juice wasn't freshly made as I had hoped and was just bottled drink :( The person who served us was very friendly and would highly recommend this place for a cheap brunch :)
Turning point is such a fun breakfast diner! I heard there can be a wait to be seated, but we called ahead and we barely had to wait at all when we arrived. The menu has so many options. It was really hard to choose. I went with the breakfast combo so I could have a little bit of everything. And I upgraded my pancakes to get the cinnamon roll pancakes (yum!). The eggs and bacon were standard. The potatoes were not my favorite but everyone else loved them. The pancakes really won me over because they were delicious and unique! They tasted just like a cinnamon bun. The lattes we ordered were HUGE, just FYI. The French press coffee is yummy but expensive. We did take to-go cups for the coffee we couldn't finish. This was a pleasant experience. It was nice to see the water front view during breakfast. The waiter was friendly and prompt. In conclusion, I would come back again.
Turning Point has been a brunch favorite of mine with a large selection of hearty home staples. While I've never frequented the Hoboken location until recently, I felt that the overall experience left a lot to be desired. *AMBIANCE* The decor here is consistent with how the other locations are decorated and feels like you've arrived at the Jersey Shore. They have an online waitlist function which is convenient if you are coming here with a large party on a weekend. This restaurant is on the waterfront and is great for looking at the NYC skyline over the Hudson. *FOOD* The cold brew here is great and comes in a large jug. I like how you can opt for the sweet cold foam which they give to you on the side. At other locations, I've always loved the skillets and decided to order a Wilbur Skillet here, but must say the food at this location is disappointing and not fresh. My dish tasted average, which came with ROTTEN avocados that looked like they were intentionally hidden in the dish. There were questionable black moldy spots... *SERVICE* Our waitress was friendly, but on weekends, it's hard to get attentive service since the place is packed. Overall, if you want fresh food, skip this location as there are much better brunch spots within the area.
This was a far more delicious breakfast than we expected. It was a nice walk along the water from our hotel. Food was super good. Very clean and warm and great service. We had to wait a bit for a table but if you get up early you should be fine. My vanilla dirty chai was also perfect. Great views of the water NYC from most tables.
Classic brunch place in Hoboken with an amazing view of the water. Came by with 5 friends on a Sunday and we were expecting a long wait time, so we put our names on the waitlist online on our way over. Thankfully we did, because when we got to the restaurant, there were crowds waiting outside. When we checked in, we were told our wait was another 10 min, so definitely check in with the host if you put yourself on the waitlist early. Food was good - although we wished they had more sharing appetizers because the only options that were easily shareable were the bacon lollipop (picture attached, nothing like I imagined haha) and the chili (which unfortunately our waiter forgot about early on and we needed to ask them for it half way through our meal).
The food was delicious! There is so much variety in coffees and food. It is not very expensive and the view is beautiful. You can see the skyline from the restaurant. There was a long wait but the food was worth it. The service was great.
3 years ago
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Carla R.
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Did someone say brunch? :) My boyfriend took me here to grab brunch a few days before thanksgiving and meet his mom (which also went well, thank goodness). We waited about 5 minutes to be seated around 12 pm on a Wednesday; we were eventually seated in a room right off the main room with 3 or 4 tables. The staff seemed a little spacey here, but our waiter was kind enough. When I asked him which Benedict was the best, he told me he doesn't eat Benedict (who doesn't eat Benedict...?), but I forgave him. My favorite part of the menu was how vast it was. Even if you just want eggs Benedict, there were 4 or 5 different types, including a lobster Benedict or a Benedict served over corn bread. I ended up getting the Marsala Benedict without bacon and I wasn't disappointed. The meal was a little cold for my liking but I still enjoyed it. Also, the portions here are HUGE! The only one who was able to finish his meal was my boyfriend and he's a pig :P Each of the eggs Benedict came with potatoes which were cut into small squares and pretty good. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at this restaurant despite the sub par service. I would definitely come back here to try another dish. read more
5 years ago
Had been there for Brunch. Ordered Shakshuka, southern chicken waffle, pumpkin spice latte and flight of the juices. Loved everything! A cute place with a nice view and super yummy food. A must try! read more
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11 years ago
I'm not sure why this place always has a wait because it has average service and sub-par food at best. I went here for brunch a few months back and didn't like my food at all. Thinking it was just a bad coincidence, I decided to give it one more try and went here on Labour day during lunch. My server had no idea what was happening. She came to take our order and then disappeared for 15 minutes. I had ordered an iced latte mocha flavored and my friend got a large orange juice. For 15 mins we had no drinks, not even water. Someone finally brought me my latte but not my friend's juice. The latte was disgusting. It was watered down milk. I traced my waitress and told her to change it. She realized she had placed the order to the wrong table and sent me the wrong latte. 10mins later my latte came. Still no orange juice. Our food arrived and then was followed by the orange juice. The food was absolutely disappointing. My friend got the chicken philly. It was a few dry pieces of chicken breast in a bun with the smallest serving of peppers on it. My egg skillet (I got popeye) was average. The eggs were cooked well but the potatoes at the bottom were like little rocks. There was no sour cream on it like it said on the menu and I had to specially order that too. She also forgot the salsa that came with my friend's order. The salsa and chips were the best part of my meal. I really hope that this place stops focusing on their reservation list and makes an effort to serve its customers well and make some quality food. A huge menu helps no one if you can barely make anything on it taste good. An extra star for the view. read more
10 years ago
This is normally my to go place for brunch because Im normally very satisfied with the custome service. I ordered the veggie omlette and a side of bacon. Im accustomed to ordering the wilbur skillet, but this time i decided to get something lighter. So i ordered the veggie omlette with a tea. The tea cup was dirty! Inside the water pitcher was also dirty with brownish stains inside. Of course I resquested a new cup! My order came with home fries, we all know how home fries are right? Seasoned fries, normally has a light reddish hue due to the seasoning sometimes accompanied by red pepper. Well i have burnt potatoes that were cut into cubes. After bringing this to my waitresses attention, she brought out another plate of unseasoned fries with burnt marks, the only difference was the quantity. I had more burnt potatoes this time! She actually asked was it better this time, ugh no but Ill take it. I just put it down and didnt touch it. They reduced my bill because of it, but i went there because i was willing to pay for great food. I order home fries because i know their home fries are great. Over all this situation kind of turned me off. Hopefully i can get consistent service and food from this point on. read more
4 years ago
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8 years ago
The grand French toast is just a reference to size but not flavor .. the fruit that came with it seemed like it was whatever was left at the bottom of the fruit bowl .. chicken sausage was ok. My smoothie could have been thicker. It was an ok breakfast. My expectations were much higher read more
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7 years ago
Found this place on Yelp for a nice brunch after a long night out. I already can't wait to go back! Everything on the menu sounded amazing, and my bf and I both loved what we ordered. Our waitress was really nice and we took advantage of getting on the waitlist while we were on our way there. I definitely recommend getting a pancake flight! read more
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12 years ago
It was a bit slow to get seated, but our server was really good! We came for Saturday brunch, had outdoor seating with a great view of the waterfront. Some of the menu options were a bit too creative, and I prefer good old traditional breakfast food. They apparently took out the simple French toast but once I asked for it, they made it for me. It was so good! I had French toast with fresh berries, bananas and mascarpone, and came with strawberry sauce and syrup. As far as French toast goes, this is exactly what you want. This place offers "healthier" options so don't have fries and burgers, but we also had the Philly chicken sandwich and it was really good too! read more
3 years ago
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Carla R.
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First let me say this...we LOVE the food here. We LOVE the view here. What we don't love is the service. It's one of the best breakfast joints in Hoboken and you can't beat the view of Manhattan however the service is consistently below par. At our last venture we ate outside, and were sat after someone who arrived later than us. Which was fine however when they sat us, we didn't have silverware or drinkware until our entrees came. It was slow to get the bill and just an overall feeling of disarray. At one point our server even made a loud cellphone call right behind our table. Please, please, please get some training in here. This place has the potential to be THE best breakfast spot in Hudson county if/when the service improves. read more
First of, the view is SPECTACULAR. It's set against the skyline of the city from across the river so that's the first motivation right there. Secondly - The food is tongue numbingly awesome. They've got a good mix of Mexican, Italian, American brunch classics like Huevos Rancheros, Benedicts and the good old sweet favorites like Waffles and Pancakes. The portions are HUGE and the prices are fairly nominal - could it get any better? Not a bad way to start off the day to explore the city. read more
This is a solid breakfast spot that I will certainly be returning to! Decor is laid back and the waitstaff is extremely friendly! For breakfast, we had: - Wilbur Skillet: delicious! - Marsala Benedict: amazing! A must order! The French press coffee also looked very interesting. We will have to try it next time! read more
Good food, wide selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch foods for all types of eaters, whether you want something sweet or savory or healthy or hearty, they have it. Good service, waitresses are attentive and nice and friendly, even when they are really busy, which they usually always are. Good ambiance, clean place, nice water view, fun to walk there along the water or go to Pier 13 afterward for some boozing. Overall a solid place. The only downside is they are packed usually, and don't do a good job at getting people in, fed, and out, as a lot of tables sit there dirty and not turned over to the next guess. So maybe a little more busboy and hostess manpower would go a long way there. Kind of pricey for a diner, but the quality is much better than a standard Jersey diner, so it is a par deal/value. They do need the standard Eggs, Hasbrowns, Toast, Sausage or Bacon ultimate diner breakfast choice though - they get a bit fancy, which is fine, but you have to excel at the basics right. read more
6 years ago
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We love coming here for brunch with our dog and sitting outside. (They always bring our pup her own bowl of water!) Everything. They serve is delicious and reasonably priced. Our favorite is the Grande Huevos Racheros with the eggs over easy. Their coffee is good and their fresh squeezed orange juice is my favorite. Service is always friendly and fast and they never rush us when we finish our meals and start in on a second cup of coffee. 5 Stars all the way. read more
12 years ago
It wasn't no four seasons brunch but it was AIGHT tho. Try the Lobster Eggs Benedict with an iced chai! read more
8 years ago
Randomly found this gem while looking for a brunch spot on a very cold lazy Saturday morning. Our server Layla was simply delightful! And...'Cali flatbread' is a must have. This place actually has the potential to become our weekend staple!! read more
Three stars for the view. The food was mediocre at best. The service was okay, but back to the food. A friend and I sat outside for brunch last weekend. I ordered two poached eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries and english muffin. The eggs were over cooked, not cool. The home fries were awful-- some where cooked, some were partly raw, and there was no flavor whatsoever. The english muffin with extra butter along with the sausage was the best part. When a restaurant doesn't do brunch right, I'm dismayed. Especially something simple like eggs and homefries. What that said, this looks like a popular spot. It's BYOB, which can make for a nice brunch, especially if with a group or on a date. If I'm in the area, and there is nothing else around, I may try this place again, but not likely. read more
3 years ago
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Carla R.
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7 years ago
My morning rituals are typical. I wake up yearning for a few extra moments of rest. I express gratitude to a higher power for the breath in my body and the blessings in my life. I shower. I dress. I eat breakfast. I exchange laughter and words with my beloveds, embracing each other as we say our daily goodbyes. read more
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4 years ago
4 years ago
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16 years ago
Absolutely looooooove Turning Point. The crab cakes egg benedict are to kill for (I contemplated killing my companion who wanted a bite). I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the wait time. It's insane. The last time I was there, I waited an hour to be seated, and that was after calling ahead to get on "the list". My friends and I contemplated liberating a few morsels from passing plates we were so hungry. The food is great, but I am beginning to question whether it's worth the wait. read more
I love cornbread, and I love french toast, and this place has cornbread french toast so it won me over immediately. Can't go wrong with any of their skillets but their huevos rancheros is particularly great (get it scrambled!). I love brunch and this place closes at 5pm to underscore their dedication to the art of brunch. Definitely a good spot. read more
11 years ago
Came here on Tuesday morning (5/19) around 945am hoping and crossing my fingers that there was not a long wait especially since street parking was a bit difficult to find. We were pleasantly surprised that it wasnt soo busy. We were seated right away right by the fireplace next to the window. Although it was foggy and a bit muggy this morning you can see some of the view of the wonderful New York City skyline. On to the service: Our waiter was Isaias he was really nice and welcoming. I told him it was our first time there and we decided to start my husbands bday with a good breakfast. He offered his help in case we had any questions. The Food: To start we ordered two cups of regular coffee which was pretty good. Then I ordered both the Lobster Benedict and the OMG French Toast with a large OJ. I could not decide what I wanted lol. Lobster Benedict - Generous lobster meat! Flavorful! The combination of the eggs, tomatoes, with the silky avocado the smokey bacon and that sauce... ohh man it was deliciousness in my mouth. I made sure every bite had a lil of everything. This dish came with home fries which im usually not a fan of.. but these were good. I def would recommend this dish! OMG French Toast- Sweet and salty heaven! 3 thick slices of FT topped with this pumpkin marscapone along with toasted pecans, crumbled bacon and drizzled in what im guessing was maple syrup. Man o man now i see why they named it OMG!! Those were my first words exactly right after my first bite! Scrumptiousness and not overly sweet. Another must have! Hubby ordered the Grand French Toast- 3 thick slices of french toast with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage on the side. He said it was good but didnt like the homefries. Wished eggs / bacon or sausage came with the meal instead of having to buy it as sides. We will definitely come back here when we are in the area. Absolutely love everything from beginning to end and everyone was nice service was attentive. This was a good way to start off my husbands birthday!! read more
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4 years ago
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11 years ago
While on a quick vacation to NYC we decided to stop for breakfast. Of course i checked yelp first and after seeing tons of pictures of the lobster Benedict I knew we had to go here. We arrived around 11:00 and waited only 30 minutes. It was a gorgeous day out so we sat outside. The lobster Benedict is an English muffin with bacon, avocado, buttery lobster, tomatoes, and all the "Benedict" toppings. Omg delicious. The portions are a good size. Next time I'm in the area, I would definitely go back. read more
6 years ago
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7 years ago
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8 years ago
Tried this place with my girl gang and we loved it! I hate their wait policy of checkin only on arrival which means your phone call reservation is of no use! Don't get fooled like me coz they do not tell you that on call! Food is great so that saved this review. Will go back again!! read more
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Do you offer breakfast everyday and for reservation can we do the waiting list on yelp?
Yes you can do the Yelp waiting list but still expect ridiculously long wait times just to eat at this hipster location. If you have extreme patience then the food might be worth your time.
Is there street parking during the week?
Yes ....2 hour pay parking on 14 th street........ No parking for street cleaning 8am to 9am on Monday South side of 14th st & 8am to 9am on Wednesday North side of 14th…
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