The food might be above average but the management is doing a great job in spoiling the experience. If you reserve .. that just gives you the "opportunity" to hang out at the gates. There is no confirmation on when your table will be ready. I was surprised at how stupid this sounds. I would suggest please ask the exact time when the table will be ready when you make a reservation. read more

1. We arrived (on my birthday) and were told a 45 minute wait from the hostess who did not even look or know her surroundings: being 5 open tables not awaiting reservations. 2. We continued to wait as the tables had remained open, and these were 4+ top tables with dirty plates and cold food remains as they had not been touched for a while since the tables had left. 3. We had not seen a busboy or anyone clean other open by dirty tables, and when we did it was slow and the cleaner took one straw at a time in, wasting more time than actually working. 4. It is obvious this place will self implode on itself as they continue to turn people away and not seat and when they do, they triple seat thus sending all orders to the kitchen at once essentially slowing the food delivery down as it boggles the kitchen. 5. The hostess when we asked politely about the open tables told us "you put your name in at 11:45, it is 12:11". As our response was "we placed it at 11:38, and doesn't it depend on tables that are free when you seat?" 6. The hostess also rolled her eyes as I entered the hostess platform. 7. I am young, do not often get upset, but when you also wait with an elderly woman in your party of 4, and have worked in the restaurant business you expect better. read more

I've gone to the Turning Point twice and I've had a good experience as well as a bad experience. My first experience was with a waitress with short hair. I forgot her name, but she was probably the best waitress I've ever had. Kitchen made a mistake on my food and she was very accommodating and patient with us. She also had very good recommendations as well as I enjoyed my food thoroughly. Now the second time was a horrible experience. Went on a Sunday right around noon and was hit with an hour wait. We had no problem because of the experience we had previously. But after about an hour and fifteen minutes we checked back in with the hostess and she said someone had already called us. We were waiting outside the whole time and no one called my name at all. After finally being seated we were ignored by the wait staff for atleast 15 minutes.... Nothing ruins a lunch more than a crappy wait staff after waiting longer than you were told. **update** Gave the turning point another try after management reached out to me and I was quite happy with my experience this time around. The waitress was punctual with our order and made sure we were happy. She was also very nice. Only complaint I have was that my corn bread was burnt in my meal. Coffee was great. read more

The food is usually ok, but it isn't the cleanest place in town. We were surrounded by flies and the head waitress was very verbally abusive to her coworkers at the front. Everyone in line noticed and felt it was very unnecessary. read more

Turning Point - The black dots are flies. Yup, flies/gnats. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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I have been here a few times, first time I ordered the Banne e bachus (french toast topped with mixed berries with vanilla marscapone on top) and the lobster eggs benedict. Yeah, I know I'm greedy I ordered two dishes. But it was delish! Second time I went, I ordered the Grande Huevos Rancheros, it was enough for 2 ppl. It was good too. Third time I was there, I ordered the Wilbur Skillet, it was OK, too much potatoes, not enough bacon. I'd definitely go back, I love breakfast food. Now about the service... it was OK. Each time I go, I see the wait staff chit-chatting behind the counter or just standing around. I think most of the wait staff are high-school or college students, so I'm going to give them some slack. They're not experienced wait staff. All they are missing are unlimited mimosas. read more

We tried Turning Point for breakfast today. The decor is lovely and bright. They seated us in the back room, where the warm fireplace was perfect for a rainy morning. I had the Wilbur Skillet with potatoes, bacon, peppers, tomatoes, avocado and eggs. It also came with toast and fruit. Everything was delicious. read more

Turning Point - Mochaccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Living locally, we come here regularly and have never been disappointed. They have many healthy options and price is good for the quality of food. Servers are always friendly and knowledgeable for recommendations. Parking is easy for the most part( except for holidays). French press is delicious and they have a variety of teas( unlike most that simply have low caliber Lipton black tea). We love it and will continue to visit. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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The back-of-house is this place's saving grace. The front-of-house should be replace wholesale and for a discount. For the price of breakfast here, or for any other reason for that matter, the waitstaff should not leave their pitcher of water in the table for guests to pour themselves, come by to periodically check on the guests, and not have to be flagged down for the bill. The hostesses should have more verbosity than a monosyllabic troll. Thank you, management, for the reflection of your incompetence in those you hire as customer facing employees. The choice to not take money out of my wallet and give it to you for your livelihood has be less than easy, which is still less effort than you've put into hiring and training a qualified team. Keep carrying the load for everyone else back-of-house! read more

I had the Grande Heuvos Rancheros and it was delish. Our waitress recommended poached eggs which I have never had before until yesterday and it was a good choice. We did not wait long at all but we went at like 8am or 9am. It was definetly a cute,warm,cozy place which I like alot. Service was good and our waitress was very friendly, kept a good attitude the entire time we where there. Definetly a thumbs up and we will be back to try more stuff again. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I should preface this by saying I'm a big fan of Turning Point. When we lived in Hoboken it was one of our favorite spots to get brunch. A short time after moving to the suburbs we were excited to hear that Turning Point would be opening in Westfield. I have to agree with other commenters that the restaurant seemed overwhelmed the first few months. We had instances where dishes came out cold, haphazardly, or the service was inattentive. If I hadn't frequented the restaurant in other locations I would have been less likely to return. However, the restaurant seems to be running much better now. We haven't had a problem the past few times we've been there with our food coming out cold. The service could still be a bit speedier - when you're only serving lunch and breakfast, no meal should take more than a half hour to be served. Turning Point does seem very focused on fixing whatever snafus arise so I think it's only a matter of time before they're a well-oiled machine. I would give this location 3 1/2 stars, and I really believe that it will make its way to 4 stars before long. read more

I will never visit this place again..I've tried to get seated here prior to Covid and during Covid and with plenty of seating they have told me it will be a 45 minute wait. I never like to use the race card but it seems quite evident that I don't look like any of their other customers and they have done all possible not to accommodate us. Businesses like this need to be called out and boycotted read more

I think this is more of a 3.5 but I was mostly pleased all-in-all. Pros: - nice menu, lots of tasty things to choose from. - order a coffee and they give you a carafe for the table - fresh squeezed OJ (delicious) - nice interior. fireplace in the back dining hall was warm - sourdough bread. when they ask you what kind of toast, choose that. Cons: - inconsistent perhaps? my first time, about 9 months ago was less positive. - coffee is on the weak side, I think. for a mainly brunch place, I was disappointed. - breakfast foods should be cheaper than this. I think the pros outweigh the cons here, I'd go back but for the above reasons, I couldn't make it my no-brainer weekend spot. read more

Came here on a Sunday as i was visiting town. The wait was really long. They have a waiting area for people to sit, read papers and eat cups of snacks (cereals). We ordered some drinks to wait. My son has the smores hot chocolate which i thought tasted really food. He didnt seem like he like it tho (more for mommy). We finally got seated and placed our orders. Our orders took long to come as well. The hostess brought us a plate of fruits on the house and apologized. When the food finally came, i had the lobster eggs benedict which my girlfriend had raved about. In my opinion i felt it tasted okay. It had all the right things in it, lobster pcs, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and even avocados! But i expected it to be more flavorful. Overall, it was a very very long wait just to have brunch and only to taste moderate in the end. But i was told this is the only place that serves brunch around the area.. Maybe thas why it was so busy. read more

Wonderful servers, seasonal menu specials are delicious very nice atmosphere. The wait is worth it

This is by far and away my favorite place to get brunch. I definitely recommend making reservations on a Saturday or Sunday morning, as there can be a wait. The food is always beyond reproach, and the wait staff is incredibly courteous and flexible. I like to order two eggs scrambled, bacon cooked soft and one Berry Chocolatey pancake, and nobody has EVER hassled me about it. The one time I did get frustrated there was when the hostess assured us a 15 minute wait, and 45 minutes later people who came after us were being seated. We mentioned this to our server, who got the manager to our table IMMEDIATELY. The manager was genuinely concerned, and gave us a complimentary fruit bruschetta appetizer. It was a really nice gesture, and we had another amazing meal. Another bonus - Turning Point has a free parking lot in the back of the restaurant. It took a few visits there to figure it out, but in the hustle and bustle of downtown Westfield, this is definitely a great amenity. read more

Just finished brunch here after our religious holiday services and it was incredible! Great food and great service! Joanne was our server and she was really sweet, attentive and helpful. We definitely got our money's worth! read more

Turning Point - Tropical Crunch French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

This was my first time trying it out. The place was crowded when I arrived. We ended up ordering and sharing an order the crunchy monkey (pancakes with bananas and granola), lobster benedict, and the yogurt parfait (with bananas and granola....see a theme here? Lol). The benedict wasn't anything out of the ordinary. It was cooked well but flavor wise, a little on the salty end for me. The pancakes were delicious and light. The yogurt parfait was also delicious and pretty big for an "appetizer". It was big enough to share. We had to wait a little while to flag someone down for an extra knife but it was pretty busy so understandable. read more

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I've heard a lot of hype around this place so when I finally got a chance I made sure to stop by. Upon arrive there was an extensive wait, but they had a waiting area which made it not too bad. after waiting for about 40 minutes for our table we were starving . they say us in the very back of the restaurant which to my surprise there was only one server covering that section. he was bombarded and it took him another 15 minutes to greet us. we sent back our cups and silver wear because they were kind of dirty. we got to finally order and even with us ordering appetizers, the food took pretty long. after waiting the food came out and both my date and i were pretty disappointed . very mediocre and I was better off going to a diner. I probably won't be back read more

I have been here a few times and enjoyed it every time. It's a cute and cozy chain breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. The seasonal food specials are usually unique and good. I usually order one of the skillets; the Popeye skillet, it has veggies and eggs your way. I think scrambled is the best in my opinion for this type of dish. The omelettes are good and the side of potatoes are crispy. Their coffee is good. They have a healthy section on the menu also. If you go on the weekends come early, it's usually always packed and they do not take reservations. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Two thumbs up for a light brunch or breakfast place. Open but intimate space: bright white crown molding with cutesy french-inspired decor surrounds two main dining areas and a short-order bake case/coffee counter in the front. Happy and quick service (for a weekday around noon) and relatively inexpensive prices for brunch (between 6 and 10 for most of their dishes). You certainly aren't getting diner portions, but for the atmosphere and the quality of the food it's not a rip off at all. Free parking in the back as well. Act as if you're going into the paid parking lot next to it but drive past and park behind the Banana Republic back entrance. Goooood stuff. read more

I wasn't overly impressed with brunch. I heard so many good things about this place but it just didn't hit the spot. The food was okay but I think my expectations were so high as I heard so much about this place. I wasn't in love with the menu selection and maybe I'll try again if they change menu read more

I loved their brunch menu and I swear I ate like a king that morning. We got there at 11:00AM and waited about 20 minutes but thats understandable given that I was with a party of 5. I ordered the bananas foster waffle, juevos ranchero with turkey sausage (no chorrico left.. i know i was upset too), two french pressed coffees (hawaiin kona and kenya), chocolate chip pancakes, side of home fries, side of sausage and freshly squeezed orange juice (yummm). As you can see,.. i brought an appetite that morning and needless to say I left looking like i had swallowed the whole pig. I recommend eating outside because you can people watch and that's always a great time, especially in a nice area like Westfield. read more

good variety of food and drinks. we got seated quickly and the service was great--Phoebe was a gem! someone give that girl a raise :)

I did not have a good experience at this low-end diner, which masquerades as a trendy café. For starters, there were greasy fingerprints all over my knife and water glass. The food came out quickly, yet my Eggs Benedict ($9.50) was cold. The hollandaise sauce had broken, and the English muffin was soggy. It was garnished with unripe tomato slices, and diced breakfast potatoes, which were cooked adequately, but barely lukewarm. The whole dish, besides not being hot enough, was tasteless. I also ordered the fresh fruit salad ($4.50), which consisted of finely-diced honeydew melon, minced mango, blueberries, red seedless grapes, and sliced strawberries. It looked and tasted like it had been sitting around for days. The top was garnished with powdered sugar, which didn't help. The ambiance here is nice, but I didn't enjoy the food, and won't return. read more

Lousy service - they try to make you feel like they are doing you a favor. Average food but when it is delivered cold is totally unacceptable....3 for breakfast - 3 sub par meals. Lots of choices in the area... for us this one is off the list for good! Too bad - great location - convenient to most of town read more

3* Bc of how kind they were!!! Need More VEGAN options it's 2019??? Condiments should be cleaner in turns We should have choices as the customer Ex.. Apple cider vinegar Spray Oliver/coconut oil on table Himalaya Salt Just summmm ideas read more

The host was polite and our waiter seem over booked but was very on point with our order snd making sure we were okay. Food was delicious as always!! read more

Our recent visit was disappointing. We ordered crepes for breakfast and found a small string of hair at the bottom of the crepes. Our last visit was great, unfortunately not this time. They need to properly wear their hair net and inspect their products thoroughly before sending them out to customers. We notified the waitress and she was very apologetic. The manager was informed and they were kind enough not to charge us for that portion. We'll give them another chance. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I make it a point to come to to this restaurant whenever I come to New Jersey. The food dishes are very tasty and filling. If you plan on trying this place on the weekend. I recommend making a reservation read more

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Turning Point is one of my favorite breakfast spots. We frequent the Westfield spot because it's close, but have been to the pier village one as well. They are usually busy on weekends but the service is usually great. I love their waffles, pancakes and choices of iced and hot beverages. Their parfait is amazing! They add specials depending on the season to their menu and they are certainly not your traditional diner. Their menu has great variety and they have items that you would not see anywhere else. They also do not skimp on their servings! My personal favorite is the waffle with fruit and the iced chai tea! read more

Turning Point - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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I go to the beach almost every weekend in the summer. I go to Long Branch beach and I park close to the Turning Point and I pass by with people eating their breakfast with a view of the ocean and the food looks amazing. I was so jealous. And my boyfriend tells me that there is a Restaurant just like that where he lives in Westfield and we go there. We sit outside and it was a beautiful day. I got a skillet and he got waffles. It was so delicious. I also got a side of potatoes. Everything was beautiful and delicious. Deff going back soon!!!! read more

Turning Point is the best! Huevos Rancheros Grande is amazing --Christa is always there to make my experience wonderful and I will keep going back for the coffee, the food, and the ambiance-- Bravo! read more

Food is always great, the wait sucks but it's the best place to have Sunday breakfast in Westfield. The dirty silverware and water glasses issue is unacceptable; has been that way every single time we eat here which is about 15-20 times at this point. Not sure why it has to be a big issue in this restaurant to have clean utensils...at this point it's embarrassing. Recommend the Huevos Rancheros and Cornbread French Toast. read more

I am never disappointed by their service. They have great options for tea and coffee. I recommend trying their omletes. read more

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Really disappointed because I wanted to come here today and reserved my spot on the waitlist that said it would be a 15-25 min wait. However after over 30 min went by and we were not texted we checked in with the host and she said it would just be another 10 min for them to get our table ready. After waiting another 15 min after that, we checked in again because she had said they were setting us up a table but this time they said it would be another 15-20 min. I would have been okay with a long wait if that's what had been communicated but they kept adding time and at that point we decided to cancel and try the new restaurant across the street, Bareburger, that was very good. read more

Absolutely love this place! Yummy strong coffee, with a complimentary to go cup. Their juices especially the kale juice are delicious. I recommend the goat (cheese) omelet and the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. Actually, I recommend everything on the menu as there has not been one thing I didn't enjoy. Most of the servers are very nice and accommodating. It can be very busy. If so, just be patient as the food is worth the wait. Thank you to the crew at Turning Point! read more

The wait was way too long and it took forever to get our drinks. And even when we did get the drinks our coffee started to get cold because we did not get our milk. My sister also ordered a S'Mores hot chocolate and it was missing the graham crackers on top. Although the waitress was very nice, she was not very informative - we think she was new so we gave her the benefit of the doubt. The food was good, but mine had a hair in the skillet so I didn't get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. Suffice it to say, we will probably not be going back. read more

We come here periodically with the family, sometimes with the in laws when they're in town, and I keep wondering why we come back. Today was more of the same. Friendly and mostly competent service (but why do I need to ask for a cup to accompany my coffee)? My wife immediately returned the dirty cup she was offered with her tea. Food took a very long time to prepare, surprising given how empty it was (also surprising since it's Father's Day). Food was tasty and arrived hot. Plates were dirty, though. Lack of cleanliness is a too often repeated theme here. At least our server got our order correct; that's a rare achievement. Really, I think we come here for the promise. One day hopefully it will live up to it. read more

I'd say I have a slight obsession with Turning Point (twice a week at least), so much that we have a rewards card now! We also love our waitress, Joann whenever we are lucky enough to have her, she's super sweet and always on point going above and beyond. A must have is the french press coffee. We always get the house blend and it is worth going just for a divine cup of coffee. You can take a to go cup for any leftover coffee which is convenient. The food is always so fresh and satisfying without being too heavy, their Belgian waffle is delicious as well as the eggs Benedict, and most breakfast dishes are always served with a little bit of fruit too. Between the refreshing decor, french press coffee, and food, we always leave here feeling so satisfied. There is often a wait and parking in the back can be a pain, but it's worth the wait and that's pretty much the nature of the beast in Westfield no matter where you go. One time we were waiting for a table for 20 minutes, and some older snooty women claimed to be us when our name was called and stole our table...but the manager handled it & sat us as soon as he found out what had happened! This has been my go to place throughout my pregnancy and probably will remain that way especially since I got my family hooked now too. read more

I ate brunch here on a Saturday around noon with my boyfriend and had a mediocre experience. I had eaten at the Turning Point in Long Branch and loved it, so I was disappointed by the Westfield location. We were corralled to the very back corner of the restaurant where the waiters and buspeople keep all the extra glasses, plates, silverware, etc. There was a lot of traffic there, so we politely asked to sit elsewhere as soon as we saw where she was putting us - there were several tables in nicer places and no one ever showed up to claim them so I'm not sure why we couldn't have been seated there. Our hostess seemed extremely annoyed at our request to move and put us at a table that was hardly better. Our water was very nice but completely forgot to take our order. He brought us our drinks and then we waited 25 minutes and he never came back. We had to call him over to take our order. The food service was pretty quick, though, and the food was good. Overall it's an okay place to eat but not even comparable to the Long Branch location. I think I'll be going to the Westfield Diner or Vicki's next time for brunch. read more