Love this place! Fresh orange juice. If you're a coffee drinker, their coffee is great and strong. The environment was quiet. The service was great and the server always made sure we were satisfied. The food was very good! We got the berry chocolatey and asked for not a lot of chocolate drizzle on it and it was just right! The western and Tuscany omelette was amazing and very filling. The Wilbur skillet was in a big portion and a solid dish. It could've used more avocado and less bacon but good overall. I loved how we were able to take coffee to go! read more

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Visited first time for breakfast and not a very pleasant experience. Server Marco brought us to table.. 1) Water glasses on table were dirty and had to ask to get it replaced, he brought washed glasses from inside but they were wet and not dried glasses. 2) Ordered Pressed coffee he brought it but didn't brought milk which we had asked for it, and took over 10minutes to get us milk while we sit with coffee. 3) Finally after our Omlette we ordered pancakes, he brought the pancakes and we had to ask if we could get Fork, which took him over 5minutes to get simple fork. Every thing done and I purposely gave less gratuity due to lack of service by Marco and cleanliness. And week later I see my statement and he over charged the gratuity than what I had originally put on my receipt. Isn't that's a crime??? Luckily I saved the receipt. Small details matter as much as quality of food and that's what hospitality is all about. read more

Great staff and great food. There can be a wait but it's worth. We went on a Saturday right at brunch time with no reservation, ~40 minute wait. We decided to sit at the bar. It was delicious! read more

Just had lunch at Turning Point Café inHoboken. The service was atrocious. We had to call out several times to ask to order, get silverware,get refills on coffee, and pay the bill. There were a number of servers hanging around chatting, joking, and generally having a good time. Tables were not bused After we paid the bill, we attempted to speak to a manager. The person who appeared was dismissive. As we exited we noticed facial expressions of "care less" behind our back Though the food was excellent we will never return. read more

Great outdoor seating area plus now indoor seating well worth the wait. Food is great as always been eating here since they opened

The food was good but the service wasn't. I ordered from UberEats & they forgot a plate. I had to go pick up the missing food. I paid extra for the real syrup & they gave me an used one. With COVID, it is unacceptable and unsafe to be careless to give someone an used bottle. read more

Turning Point - Used Syrup Bottle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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The food was delicious and fresh my only problem was I ordered a coffee they gave me no milk or sugar . How can you give someone no coffee with no sugar or cream or milk. read more

The people and food here is amazing!!! Dog friendly on the patio and beautiful location. Very reasonable prices compared to other brunch spots in the area read more

Haven't been for food but this clearly isn't somewhere you go for a good coffee. Just picked up a large cappuccino to go. It was so hot with one sleeve I could barely hold it and had to ask for another sleeve. Not a great sign. What happens when milk is so hot you have to leave it to cool 5 mins? Yep a gross milk film forms at the top. Of which the cinnamon (that I didn't so for) congealed into. Lovely. Basically tastes like a giant hot cinnamon milk. Zero coffee taste or flavor. read more

Turning Point - Large cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Go early or be prepared to wait! I joined the waitlist on yelp and still had to wait 15min or so after checking in. Food is good and very reasonably priced, although I wasn't too impressed with the frozen hot chocolate. Place can get a tad loud. Will be back, but only before 10am :) read more

I ordered breakfast this morning on uber eats with specific directions on my order. When my order arrived it was missing/ or had added unwanted items. I called the restaurant to discuss the situation and kindly asked them to remake just one of the items. They were rude, unforgiving and told me I needed to go thru uber eats instead of having good customer service and remaking a simple dish. Normally this is something I would have overlooked but in a time where restaurants rely on their patrons I can assure you I will NOT be going back to an establishment who is UNGRATEFUL for their customers. read more

Two in my party. Greeted by a very friendly waiter. That was the highlight for me. Ordered the Avocado Toast with poached eggs. Thank goodness for the table's salt and pepper. The Egg White Skillet with vegetables was almost all purple onion. Overwhelming. Sent the pot of decaf back as it wasn't drinkable. (the Hawaiian French press though was terrific). Oh and I failed to mention that we never received our side of bacon. Will I return? Not anytime soon but if I do, I'll try the French toast or come at another time of day for a non-brunch meal. read more

Great food. Lovely atmosphere and very nice staff!

I came here with a group of people on a Saturday around 10:30; we were seated pretty quickly which was great, and I'm pretty sure that was because I called in advance. It took some time for everyone to get their food but it definitely was within a reasonable time. I ordered the tropical crunch waffle. It wasn't bad, but it also didn't taste ridiculously good. I enjoyed the new twist of serving it with granola and also the strawberry reduction, but I felt pretty neutral about it when I left. Was also a nice touch that it was on the waterfront. Would not be against coming back, but probably would explore another option. read more

Good for brunch, get there early or you will be waiting a long time, this place gets packed quit on the weekends. read more

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I really love the brunch here. Although it's recently under construction nearby the river. But trust me, you won't feel any noise inside the restaurant. They have great brunch with better price and bigger plates. I love the devil ice coffee here! read more

Nice brunch place right on the water front. Theh take call ahead reservations which is very convenient. The portions are very generous and only go on an empty stomach. The food does take some time to come but it is well made. We got chocolate chip pancakes (which were good), blueberry pancakes, the mexican breakfast bowls, healthy veggie fritata (i loved the way they baked it on the pita bread), eggs benedict and avocado toast. They did add sausage to my bowl but replaced it pretty quickly. The view is nice but currently has been hampered by the construction. The coffee was average, the sugar sticks were cute and nicely thought out. read more

Wow!! Just WOW!! Incredible breakfast and you don't break the bank. I had the cornbread French Toast and it was simply incredible. The bacon was cooked to perfection, which is mandatory with me. The service was good and the price is right with a view of NYC out the window. Stellar!!! read more

My first time here and I had such a great experience. Arrived around 11am so luckily it wasn't too busy. We were seated almost immediately. The service was pretty average and the dining area was very clean. I really enjoyed the food. I ordered the Wilbur Skillet and I loved it. I highly recommend this breakfast item. The tomatoes and avocado were fresh and the omelette itself was tasty. It also comes with an English muffin and a little bowl of fruit! For what I was getting the price was worth it! I definitely want to come back to try other things on their breakfast menu. read more

Turning Point - WILBUR OMELETTE YUM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I stay nearby for work and am always looking for a place to get breakfast later in the day, around lunch time. I really enjoyed the French pressed coffee and lengthy breakfast menu. I ordered the GOAT omelette and enjoyed it. Looking around at other dishes being walked out by staff, they all looked pretty good. If you get a window seat, the views of the city are wonderful. Just in case you over indulge, you can walk it off on the river path. 4 stars because I had to ask for some standard breakfast items and it took a long time to get my check. read more

There are tons of parents with babies here. Do you ever look at couples and wonder how one ended up with the other? Yeah, that was happening here. You know what else happened? The Tropical Crunch Waffles, which consisted of strawberries, mangoes, bananas, and pecans. HELLO. HOLA. KONICHIWA. SAWASDEE KRAP. BONJOUR. read more

Ive been coming to turning point for years and if this review was purely based on food they would receive 5 stars. However, the hostess situation gets a 0. If you go to turning point you will without a doubt be waiting, minimum 30 mins, which is perfectly fine. The wait is not the issue. The hostess is always so disorganized and overwhelmed. They can't keep track of names, # of people in parties, or the order people came in/called ahead. The stand is a total mess, scraps of papers everywhere in no order whatsoever, putting names down on a page 3 pages prior - that they never refer back to, and forget who is on the page. The huddle of customers are always agitated and running out of patience in the front lobby. I have worked in several busy restaurants in the past and I have never seen such chaos. I've always noticed that the hostess' at Turning Point are extremely young and inexperienced. Management should seriously consider hiring a hostess that is more mature, has experience, and can handle the waiting customers in an organized fashion. This will make the dining experience much more enjoyable for everyone involved. There are a lot of other delicious brunch spots in hoboken and for the forseeable future I will be going to them instead of Turning Point. read more

I would like to dedicate this review to the person who told me and my siblings about this restaurant: our mommy. First of all, my mum isn't exactly a connoisseur when it comes to restaurants. Her favorite places are still PF Chang's and Olive Garden, but we have gotten her to improve. She did tell us about the awesome 10 East in Bayonne, Minado in Little Ferry and now Turning Point in Hoboken. Turning Point is strictly a breakfast and lunch joint. It opens at 6am and closes at 3pm every day. And because it's in Hoboken, with all their yuppie selves, there are more than a few organic entrees that you can choose from. I, however, am a person who believes on "living on the edge" so I ordered what is called a "Big Daddy Omelette." What is that, you ask? It is a six egg omelette, loaded with Virginia Ham, chorizo sausage, smoked bacon and extra cheese. And no, that is not a typo: SIX EGG OMELETTE. And the coffee that is served is fresh, fresh, fresh. You actually brew it while at the table. It is one of those where the beans are in the urn, and after waiting 10 minutes (you actually get a timer), you push down on the contraption, thus crushing the coffee beans and making fresh coffee. Needless to say, it was some of the best coffee I have ever had. Did I mention that this is all on the Hoboken waterfront? Well it is, so you get an amazing view of Manhattan across the Hudson River as you are eating. Highly recommended! PS I should mention that I am typing this from the ICU of the hospital. I guess that six egg omelette really got to me... PPS i'm kidding about being in the hospital. read more

I have become a brunch groupie and it's all because of this place. This was my fifth time brunching here and I've tried different items. The place is so cute with a beautiful view of the skyline. Tips: Yes it closes at 3 pm so keep that in mind and there is usually a wait If you go on a weekend. Being located in Hoboken, street parking on weekends becomes a little time consuming. Some of the staff have been cooperative, some have not. Food: All of the choices for the waffles are amazing. It has the right amount of crisp and chewiness. It is also not too sweet but just the right amount a waffle should be. The syrup comes on the side so you can basically eat it however you want. The egg dishes are eggceptionally good as well. Perfect combo for the dishes. It seriously is perfectly portioned so you will guaranteed not leave a crumb. Beverages: Their average. It taste just how they are described. No harm in trying them. I recommend the milkshakes. They do have special items that are seasonal so be sure to check out that menu usually already found on the table. Overall, great for a family brunch with a great view. The service could be better though. Besides that, highly recommended if you're in the area. They also have this place around many towns in New Jersey. read more

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Turning Point is my go-to place for brunch in Hoboken. The menu is huge - it definitely has something for everyone. All the food we've gotten has been great and very affordable. But...the service can be a bit of a mess. It's definitely improved since it first opened but there are still kinks to work out. Like the time last month when my boyfriend ordered an egg skillet with bacon and the server placed the plate in front of him and said that they had forgotten the bacon. So maybe he should've brought it back instead of asking us if he still wanted the bacon? But the servers are very friendly, just don't go if you're in a rush or get annoyed easily. read more

Turning Point, get yourself together! The food here is ridiculously good (my favorites are the stuffed french toast or huevos rancheros). The views are amazing. But the hostess and service is terrible. Every time I've been here (at least 6), I've experienced or seen some type of customer service issue with the servers or hostess (phone orders never entered; people waiting having their names never being called; food never coming out). They always seem to be understaffed and everyone seems to be overworked and overwhelmed (hire more staff!). This place has the potential to be great... read more

NOT worth the wait. For a Sunday brunch, this place is like Chuck E Cheese. Too many kids and too noisy. Food is ok but nothing great. Servers and the kitchen are slow -- likely from being understaffed. If you want a quieter and more adult experience head somewhere else, as there are plenty of other places within a three block radius. read more

The place is right by the water and it gives you a really nice view of the city. It's usually crowded on weekends. I would suggest walking here because it's always exhausting looking for parking. The place is lovely and I wish I could rate it more but based on the food..it just wasn't great. I had the Eggs Benedict and they were missing taste. The english muffin was on the colder side. The home fries were better. I do like that they have a variety of options for coffee. My sister had the french toast which she was raving about. So maybe next time I will go for that. Our waitress was really friendly, therefore I will return to try something else. read more

Turning Point - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This review is for the cafe, as we unfortunately did not have time to wait and eat at the restaurant. Which to me was a shame, because their restaurant is adorable. We walked through the restaurant to get to the hostess stand and its adorable. Turning Point looks like a boathouse on the inside. The food also looked and smelled amazing! That alone makes me want to come back. Alas, on to the actual review of the cafe. Turning Point Cafe is their fast causal option for people who are on the go or people like our group, who did not have the time for a sit down meal. The cafe offers pastries, breakfast sandwich, and a variety of beverages (both hot and cold). I ordered a berry smoothie and an egg white bagel sandwich with turkey sausage and cheese. Trying to be healthy while balancing the egg. I'll start with the positive, the sandwich and smoothie were tasty and satisfied my breakfast craving. The negative was the wait. They must have not been fully staffed the Sunday morning we went, because the cafe was slow. It took 20 minutes for our food to come out. Maybe I'm underestimating how long it takes the sandwiches and drinks to be prepared, but the staff didn't seem like they were in a hurry either. I'm hoping to come back to try the actual restaurant at some point. As for the cafe, it may just be better to pass through. read more

I think we went on a really off day. The wait was super long, which is expected because of the popularity and hype of this place. But the hostess would call the parties to be seated in a really loud way, to the point where I thought she was going to wake up the sleeping baby with us. But of course she has a job to do too, but maybe getting those buzzers would help, idk something other than screaming in the restaurant. Our party of 6 was seated on a table that would fit 4 comfortably. So we sat squished for a bit, with the baby off to the corner on a high chair. Until we noticed a huge booth open up. WIN! So we were able to move. As we started to place our orders, the waitress informed us that they ran out of ice cream and we were planning on getting one of the shakes (bummer). Then she proceeded to tell us that we couldn't order french toast (another let down). So we placed our orders and they came out a bit sporadically. One of the dishes was supposed to have a well done egg, and it came out over easy. Which was another frustration. But the food was delicious. I got the wilber platter which was fantastic. I just think on this particular day that we arrived, TP was off it's game. Maybe next time? read more

The Eiffel Tower was not always considered the marvel of engineering it is today. French author Guy de Maupassant reportedly ate lunch at the restaurant in the Eiffel Tower daily because it was the only place in Paris where you couldn't see the damn thing! That you can't see it when you're in it is Manhattan's ironic flaw. Manhattan has everything -- except a view of Manhattan. That's where Turning Point in Hoboken comes in. Out of the park on all counts -- delicious American brunch menu for about $15/person. The menu isn't adventurous by any means, but solid egg dishes, salads, and sammies. And, oh, that view! Right on Frank Sinatra Drive and steps from the 14th St. pier, big windows face the Hudson and the city behind it. It's the iconic midtown view stretching before you, bigger than life but seeming so close you could skip a stone to it. What perspective. Oh yes, back to Turning Point. So cute! As if Restoration Hardware had a little seaside cafe! The front room is a traditional cafe, with coffees and teas, small tables, and a small newsstand in case you didn't bring your own. The second room is the restaurant. And both have that view! The chai latte was exceptional. It's served in its own personal coffee pot, and there's about three rich, velvety cups in there. read more

This place is consistent no matter the location. It offers solid breakfast fare but it's not outstanding. Type service is always pleasant but it's tough to get a table since they are so busy...maybe it has a bit of a cult following because there are many other restaurants that do breakfast/brunch better and cheaper. I had extremely salty eggs Benedict and had ask for some spinach. The sauce was acidic and the spinach and English muffin were raw. However, the coffee and juice were delicious. My friend had the tropical waffle which is always tasty! read more

Holy Smokes! They have some mighty fine breakfast delights! Everything tasted totally homemade, and so fresh. I had no idea this place was even here since I rarely go to that area of Hoboken. I was online looking for some decent breakfast places, and came across it, and I am so glad I did. The iced coffee was great, and served with a side of simple syrup, which I thought was a nice touch. My Hawaiian Wheat French Toast was great- comes with pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and toasted coconut and a side of caramel rum sauce- was amazing! A difficult feat to pull off when you make it with wheat bread, but I had no complaints about the dish at all, another yummy treat at the table was the Tropical Crunch Waffle. Fan-tast-ic! The decor is adorably cute and homey feeling. Different areas of the restaurant look like a front porch of a house, and with the big windows along the whole wall overlooking the Hudson, it really does give you a homey nostalgic sort of feel, with a great view. The waitstaff was young, and friendly, and helpful. Everyone was happy to help each other with delivering food to tables, grabbing more drinks if they passed by tables that were in need, getting dishes out for kids first if it was requested. A+ service. The pricing was totally normal, nothing crazy. $10.00 or less for a plate of well made breakfast that had special touches and a really homemade feel to all of them seems incredibly reasonable to me. They also have a counter service cafe, which I will definitely check out!! Great for grabbing something on the go and sitting out on the pier on a nice sunshiny day, or a great place to stop if leaving for a long road trip to get a good start to your travels. All around fantastic service, pricing, and food wrapped in one nice, convenient little package! read more

It really is a shame because the food is out of this world! However, the staff is horrible!! I have been here a bunch of times and the service always seem to ruin my experience. They're either Inattentive or have no idea about the menu. Bummer. It usually is packed on the weekends so if you're a party of two opt for sitting at the counter and chances are the service will be better! Food-wise its great and that's why I gave Turning Point a 4 star rating! The pesto infusion skillet is my favorite when I want to eat healthy or else it's the French toast. I love that all sandwiches are served with yummy chips and salsa. The food is fresh and you walk out pleasantly full without the guilt from fries! read more

Awesome brunch spot! I usually come here on Saturday mornings. There is always a wait, so be prepared! Food is really good and so is the service once seated. The ingredients are always fresh. My favorite is the wilbur skillet (Absolutely delicious!). They used to have a really good shrimp quesadilla. Also, try their Long Branch location during the summer. read more

I have to agree with several other reviewers on this place...the food is excellent, but the service and overall way things are run here needs to improve, stat. I think this place is like a game of Press Your Luck; some patrons are seated right away and taken care of, others wait and linger for an hour or more. That said, we were the lucky ones (somewhat). On Sunday (08/31), my boyfriend's mom stopped by to visit and we decided to come here for brunch. I had heard both good and bad things about this place, so I prepared myself not to have too high expectations. I was glad I did this, because the two hostesses (the one standing outside and the one standing inside) were absolutely clueless. Friendly as they were, it seemed obvious to me they were hired about two weeks ago and did not receive any training (if at all). We realized we would be in for a long wait when the indoor hostess gave us a blank stare after my boyfriend's mom asked her how long it would be to wait for a table. "Um....30, 40...50 minutes?" she guessed, and then she giggled. No, seriously. I then saw three open spaces at the bar and quickly suggested we sit there instead, as there would be no wait. Ta-da! Crisis averted. Our server Catherine (or maybe it was Katherine) seemed to be more on-point than our ditzy hostesses, and took our orders fairly quickly. I ordered a glass of ruby red grapefruit juice and I decided to get the Tropical Crunch Waffle, which came with sliced bananas, strawberries, and mango pieces, and topped with crunchy bits of granola and a little dusting of powdered sugar. I also thought it was nice they placed the syrup in a separate container on the side; I hate it when breakfast places drown my pancakes or waffles in syrup. I thought it was very good, except the mango pieces didn't blend as well with the sweet flavors of the banana and strawberries. Syrup to the rescue! My boyfriend had the Hawaiian Wheat French Toast, which I took a bite of, and wow...that was probably what I should have ordered. The brown sugar rum sauce alone is worth it. Topped with bits of pineapple, strawberries, banana, and toasted coconut (!), this was perfection on a plate. If I ever come here again, I'm ordering this. My boyfriend's mother ordered the Veggie Omelette and she polished it off (which is unusual, since she normally doesn't clean her plate in restaurants). I tried a piece and I was pleasantly surprised: the eggs weren't overcooked or greasy, and I liked the savory taste of the spinach and tomato bits blending with the sweet flavors of the cheese. Not sure what cheese was used; it might have been goat cheese, but it was good. As I said, we were the lucky ones in that we didn't have to wait forever to snag seats or get our food, but I noticed plenty of exasperated people pacing up and down near the exit behind us. One guy and his wife sat and waited almost the entire time we were there; they finally were escorted to a table as we gathered our things and headed out. Another guy (delivery man, I'm assuming) ran in and loudly complained to one of the servers that they screwed up someone's take-out order, and the server rolled her eyes, grabbed the bag from the guy, and slammed it down on the counter without bothering to check to see if the orders were switched by mistake. Also, it appears no one who works here is older than 23, so that could be a recipe for disaster, especially since I did not identify one person who looked like a manager or supervisor. Bottom line: Turning Point has good food, but they need to get their shit together in training their staff, or else they will lose patronage. read more

Tried this place a few weeks ago with a friend for brunch. They had a pretty nice menu selection and ALOT of different coffee and if I go back, I intend to try something new..What was great about it is that the house coffee is unlimited (plus). The food was great, however like any place for brunch on a Sunday, there was a wait. I would say either go earlier or later for brunch or you will have a wait. We got there about 11ish and waited about 20 minutes to be seated...pretty average. They do have a nice selection of skillets which I recommend taking a look at. It is in Hoboken, and for people that have not been there, parking is a pain. You either have to be extremely lucky to find a spot on the street, or you can park in a garage around the corner for 10 bucks. I would def go back and try it again. read more

Very good breakfast spot with a nice location along the water. Only complaint is it gets very busy and they don't take reservations. Get there early on Sunday's read more

Went in here with a large group on Sunday morning. The food seemed a bit more interesting than your standard diner fare. The service was decent, despite out large group (15-20 people?). I had the Bandito Burrito. It was a nice, large breakfast burrito. The people I was with got everything from huevos rancheros, pancakes, breakfast skillets, all of which looked absolutely delicious. For the NYC area, I could still deem the pricing fair. If I were to ever return to any of their locations, I'd have to check out their lobster eggs benedict with bacon, avocado, tomato and a cilantro hollandaise -- because that just seems so ridiculous, it has to be had. read more

I heard very extreme reviews about this place and unfortunately one was closer to being right. One friend had positive thoughts the other had 8 consistently bad meals. It took forever to get a waitress with maybe 4 tables occupied for a late weekday breakfast. The fresh squeezed orange juice was really good. The food not so much. I ordered one of their healthy skillet things with bacon added. Nothing really harmonized at all even though the description it sounded dynamite. Egg whites infused with pesto, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and avocado. The egg whites had a weak hint of pesto, even though you can see it was present. They had a pile of onions in one corner (raw) and a pile of tomatoes in another. The cooked mushrooms were scattered around (Great!), but were difficult to eat due to the size and the bacon was moderately cold sprinkled about. The avocado was cooked and warm. Gross! How can all of these great ingredients be so bad? I wouldn't go to find out. read more