The Yelp reviews are correct - you will have a wait, regardless of when you visit! But well worth it. My love and I found ourselves in the area and wanted to grab a light lunch before going about our afternon. We arrived around 12:30 PMand we still had a 25 minute wait. Clearly, they're doing something right! The atmosphere is bright and inviting. This is a place you can hit up for a quick lunch or linger over a nice glass of wine. Shishito Peppers to start. Ample portion size and perfectly salted. Brussels Bowl for me (quinoa, grilled chicken, crispy Brussels sprouts, pickled red onions, and lemon parmesan dressing) and Turkey Panini for him (roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, basil tarragon aioli, and rosemary focaccia). We loved our choices. We were clean-plate club members during this lunch! We love that they have truly fresh-squeezed orange juice. You can't go back to drinking Tropicana after this! Ample parking in the strip mall. We'd return! read more

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This place has been on my radar for a few years now. I've always wanted to try it but the reservations were always full when I tried. I finally got the opportunity to go recently. I was impressed by the food creativity as well as the overall ambiance of the restaurant. They have a nice selection of caffeinated beverages. I got the iced ube matche latte which I enjoyed. I also ordered some of my usual brunch favorites: stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict. Both were to my satisfaction. read more

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- Huge parking lot shared by all the businesses at Boulder Run Shopping Center; the restaurant itself isn't very large, but it feels open and spacious with high ceilings and well-spaced tables, making for a comfortable dining experience; outdoor seating is also available - Friendly and attentive service throughout, from the hostess to our waitress to the employee who opened the door for us--smiles all around - A mixed experience with the food: the mini brioche French toast was warm, lightly crisp, and delicious with whipped cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and sliced bananas; both the lemon ricotta and the raspberry coulis pancakes came with flavorful fruity sauces and plenty of fresh berries, but both were too moist inside and had a soggy bite: the So-Cal breakfast bowl was hearty, filling, and tasty, though the overall dish leaned dry, especially the breakfast potatoes and chicken apple sausage add-on; the oat and honey latte was perfect with just a touch of sweetness; the matcha lemonade was strong and lemony, but not quite to my taste - Would return to try some of the other brunch items, but I'll skip the pancakes next time read more

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Willow & Whisk has quickly become one of our favorite brunch spots. The decor is bright, airy, and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The service is consistently excellent--the staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. We never skip the mini brioche French toast to share. It's the perfect sweet start (or finish!) to the meal and an absolute must-order. We've tried several dishes, including the shakshuka, ranchero scramble, Whisk scramble, and the black garlic burger, and every single one has been delicious. Honestly, we haven't had anything here that we didn't love. The quality is consistently great, portions are generous, and everything is packed with flavor. If you're looking for a spot with amazing food, warm service, and a beautiful atmosphere, Willow & Whisk is definitely worth a visit. We'll keep coming back! read more

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THE FOOD --------------- + Mini Brioche French Toast - Lots of ADDICTIVELY delicious little French Toast bites. Could have used more strawberry and banana slices in it though. The whipped cream cheese dip/topping was so unique and goooooood and what really made the dish. + So-Cal Breakfast Bowl - Sunny-side up egg, breakfast potatoes, black beans, pico de gallo, sharp Wisconsin cheddar, roasted tomato aioli were all good. No real complaints about the dish other than it came with toast in old photos, but I guess they did away with it. + Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Lemon curd flavor was soooooooo goooooood. Loved these huge, pillowy pancakes. There was a smear of lemon curd on the top layer pancake with blueberries all around. Didn't look huge in photos, but it's definitely a big order of 3 pancakes. + Raspberry Coulis Pancakes (Seasonal) - Same comment as above, but with a white chocolate sauce, raspberries twist. Once again, EXCELLENT pancakes and flavor. Loved every single bite of this. + Matcha Lemonade - Very unique. Basically tasted like what its name was. It was lemonade with a hint of matcha flavor in it. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waitress was verrrry friendly, courteous and professional. She had a little personality to her and was on top of everything. + Food came out very quick after we ordered. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Beautifully decorated, contemporary restaurant. Everything about this restaurant was very homey, yet modern. + Floor to ceiling windows let in a lot of natural light everywhere. + Lots of tables and seats inside, but it gets BUSY during brunch hours. + Outdoor seating was available in their patio at the front. + Parking lot was shared with the rest of the Boulder Run Shopping Center. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Arrived at 10:50 AM on a nice August Sunday morning and, as expected, it was BUSY. However, it was only about a 15 minute wait when we were quoted 45 minutes, so it's not a long wait at all. = When you wait for a table, they take down your number and text you when your table is ready. read more

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We came here for brunch and overall had a good experience. The restaurant is on a corner with large windows, so there's plenty of natural light, making it a really nice place to relax or catch up with friends. The highlight was definitely the Stuffed French Toast. It looked beautiful, and I expected it to be overly sweet, but it was surprisingly well balanced. The toast was soft with a slightly crispy exterior, and the cream cheese filling paired really well with the strawberry compote. We also ordered the BLT+. The smoked bacon was delicious, but the focaccia was a little too thin and hard, making it harder to eat than I expected. The house-made sausage was good, just not particularly memorable. As for the coffee, it was probably the most disappointing part of the meal. The latte wasn't very smooth, and the cold brew had a slight off taste. They were both drinkable, just not something I'd order again. Overall, I'd recommend this place for the food and the atmosphere, especially if you're interested in the French toast. There's also parking behind the restaurant, which makes visiting easy. read more

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Haven't been to this spot for years and honestly I've been missing out. The tres leches latte was delicious I substituted the whole milk for almond but that's just my preference . Had the goddess chicken sandwich and it was amazing! It felt fresh and well made , it was flavorful and just right. Love that you can order breakfast or lunch during any time of the days. Service was quick got there at 9:30 was eating by 10 and that's only cause we took a while to order due to talking . Ambiance is amazing has outdoor seating as well. Coming back soon for sure! read more

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10/10 experience with the ambience and food options and coffee! I ordered the THE iced shaken espresso, and lemon ricotta pancakes and my friend got the crispy shallot burger. We both had 50% of our food and took the rest home. It was delicious. We had a 1:15 reservation and were seated by 1:20. I wish they gave more iced coffee versus ice, though. read more

Willow & Whisk - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with blueberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Willow & Whisk is an amazing place to go grab brunch with some friends. Whether it's to celebrate a milestone or just to catch up with some hometown friends. The French Toast bites are my go-to for something sweet and shareable. While the Breakfast Classic never fails to satisfy my savory cravings. All the staff is super kind and attentive, making sure we didn't need more coffee or water refills, and if we did, they would act incredibly fast. If you're looking for a more upscale brunch place vibe in NJ, this is definitely the place. read more

Willow & Whisk - Mini Brioche French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

I really want to love this place but it's always disappointed me. It's beautiful and the food is tasty but trying it again today was a bit of a last straw for me. I asked if I could do 2% milk with my latte at 8am with only 1 other table in the restaurant. Waitress told me it's whole or skim. I asked if she could mix them, half and half. She said it takes too long for the bartenders... I said "there's 2 people here, mind if you make an exception?" To which she followed up with "no, it's a rule." Okay fine... I'll settle for my $7 latte I guess. Following that, I ordered the mushroom thyme omelette, the second bite I took had a full on hard stick from the thyme I almost choked on (not chewy, hard - see pictures). I decided to let it slide, these things happen with fresh herbs. 2 more bites in, another massive stem stick jabbed me. If I had given my daughter either of those bites, it could have been scary. I sent it back. I love their coffee, and the shukshukka (botching the spelling). But for how much you pay, their service is inconsistent and these errors are painful (literally). I'll likely come back for the coffee and vibes but won't be bending over backwards to do brunch here. read more

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Very good food, but make sure to arrive early if you can, this place gets filled quickly! Fast service, great upbeat vibe as-well. The oatmeal was delicious! read more

We choose this establishment because of the refreshing ambiance and the location. We arrive but had to wait however the wait was abt 20mins versus the hr we were told. We sat down in a booth in a separate area of the restaurant very cute, green foliage background. The servers were good, attentive, patient & friendly. The food tasted freish, wasn't the kind of food that leaves u feeling bloated. Over all this establishment was great and we plan on returning. read more

Willow & Whisk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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A really nice venue / brunch spot. I celebrated a friends baby shower here it was great ! Staff was pleasant and attentive and food was good . For appetizers they do home style salad with apple and nuts and hummus and pita with some tomatoes on the side . For the main dish I had a burger which was good ! read more

Willow & Whisk - Decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Sugar sugar, honey honey you are my candy brunch! Italian mothers, their children and the Wycoff crowd flock to this place. read more

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This place is usually packed, especially on weekend, so be prepared for a waitlist! But it is located in a big plaza with a large parking lot so I like to shop at Marshalls while waiting for my table. The restaurant itself is very cute for brunch or lunch. They have a lot of syrup for your coffee so I typically get a lavender latte. For food, i hiiiighly recommend the mini brioche french toast. It is SO good and great for sharing. And no matter what meal you get, get the patatas bravas as your side because the roasted tomato aioli that it comes with is my favorite thing ever from here. Everything else is solid! read more

Willow & Whisk - goddess chicken with patatas bravas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Great food, great ambience. Great place to visit if you're visiting the area. Potato were "chef's kiss" read more

Willow & Whisk - Prosciutto Panini, peach, Bellini, pancake pancakes, side of locks, and bacon. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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The key ingredients for the perfect brunch spot are ambiance, good food, and friendly service. Willow & Whisk serves up all three in spades. As we were being led to our table, we couldn't stop saying things like, "This is so nice!" or "Wow, this space is so cute." It's a brightly lit space, made to feel more open with huge windows and a flowering tree in the middle. On the flip side, this is a place that attracts the crowds, so prepare for long waits - especially on weekends. We waited close to an hour for a table for Sunday brunch. The menu offers up some tantalizing eats with a strong emphasis on the breakfast game. Since it was later in the day, we all went with sandwiches and salads, but it didn't stop me from glancing enviously at the beautiful, fluffy pancakes at a neighboring table. My chicken caprese sandwich was delicious, with a heartily sized, perfectly grilled chicken. Another couple ordered their burgers, which also looked amazing. If there was any fault, the fries were cold and oversalted. Service is great. Our server stopped by our table frequently to check on us or clear away dishes, and there was no overt pressure to finish or hurry our meal. read more

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Love this brunch place. For a span of several months last year, we had a recurring pattern where we would eat at Willow and Whisk, and while seated at our table enjoying our amazing food, we would make our next reservation to dine again at Willow and Whisk two months later. (Reservations are not that easy to make last minute.) The restaurant is big and open but always busy. Kids get wax craft sticks to play with and bend into cool shapes, which I find very unique and cool. I feel like there is a difference between a diner and a true brunch place. A diner, of which there are numerous in New Jersey, is a establishment that churns out inexpensive, and potentially excellent, but very standard breakfast food - omelettes, pancakes, benedicts and the like. A true brunch place, on the other hand, offers things like lemon ricotta pancakes, cacio e pepe scrambles, mushroom thyme omelettes and shakshuka. Willow & Whisk is that kind of brunch place, and which is rare in New Jersey. The food options are varied, very tasty, and with good portion sizes. I love the shakshuka and the mushroom thyme omelette. Oh gosh, when is our next reservation again? read more

Came here with my girlfriend to catch up on a Sunday around 1pm to grab brunch No line or wait outside and thankfully didn't need reservations Ordered shakshuka, omelette with potatoes, lemon ricotta mini pancakes with lemon curd, harvest latte, and mocktail (can't remember the name). Everything was flavorful. My latte could have been colder. Our waiter was nice, but we felt just a bit rushed to order and to finish our meals, despite there being no wait. Otherwise, the experience was pleasant. The ambiance is beautiful and food/beverage choices are contemporary and trendy. read more

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Another great lunch at Willow and Whisk in Wyckoff with a friend. Such a pretty environment. Delicious cobb salad and caprese salad made for a lovely lunch. read more

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Willow & Whisk is that perfect brunch spot where everything just feels right -- laid-back vibe, friendly staff, and food that hits every note. I had the French toast and the bites egg frittata -- both were absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and full of flavor. My wife went with the eggs Benedict, and she was just as impressed. The cortado sealed the deal -- smooth, bold, and easily one of the best coffees I've had in Jersey. You can tell they put real care into every detail here. If you're anywhere near Wyckoff, NJ, make Willow & Whisk your next breakfast or brunch stop -- great food, great coffee, and just an all-around awesome place to eat and unwind. read more

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I don't see what all the hype is over this place. Are people obsessed because there's a fake tree in the dining area? The food is nothing but average, not impressive. A glass of orange juice is overpriced, fries were dry. My maple harvest latte was sweet, not any hint of maple. I'm convinced that people have just become so accustomed to average food that they don't know better. You need a reservation on the weekends, which is booked 2 months out, unless you get lucky with a cancelation. Service is OK, but again just average, especially when they are very busy! Ambiance is hit or miss, depending on the day/time you go. When I dined here, 2 parents chose to ignore their screaming/crying baby so they could finish their own food while talking to themselves. There are better places in my own hometown. read more

Willow & Whisk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Usually I go to the willow and whisk in milburn but was going to riverdale, and saw this location on the maps and remembered that milburn is the second location. We love going to the one milburn so stopped by to try this one. Everything was great including drinks, service, ambiance. The eggs Benedict's egg was over cooked for one and good for the other. Would give it another chance since I like the milburn one so much read more

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Walked-in at 10 AM on a Saturday (2). Typically, not hard to get a table when outdoor seating is available. The patio on the right is a bit nicer but both overlook the grocery store parking lot, which is the only unfortunate part. The interior ambiance is light and loudish as everyone happily brunches and lunches. Service was quick. Food was great. I also appreciated the fresh squeezed orange juice, and plenty of latte options. read more

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Had brunch here for a friend's birthday and the food was solid! The frittata was delicious amongst everything else we ordered. I had the SoCal Crispy Chicken with truffle fries and it was very good! Our server was very attentive and super generous (pretty sure we asked for a million requests and he still remained calm lol). Vibe of the restaurant was super cozy and perfect for any celebration. Overall, highly recommend if you're in the area. Definitely make reservation during the weekend since it does get packed. read more

Willow & Whisk - Frittata Bites, Mini Lemon Ricotta Poppers, Arugula & Pear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Secured a reservation to willow and whisk and had the best brunch experience. The restaurant is beautiful with a big willow tree with lights in the middle and the staff was super helpful and attentive. The food was absolutely incredible as well. We got the French toast bites to share and they were cooked to perfection and served with bananas and strawberries. For my main I got the classic breakfast and the bacon was super crispy and flavorful but the star of the show was the breakfast potatoes. I got them well done and they were super seasoned and packed with flavor. I got a s'mores latte as my coffee and it was awesome. If you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot, look no further than willow and whisk! read more

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I returned to Willow & Whisk recently and had another nice experience. We had tried to move up our reservation, because we were able to make it there earlier than initially planned, but we were told that we would need to wait 30-40 minutes to be seated. Thankfully, it wound up being about half of that amount of time. After we were seated, we enjoyed friendly service throughout our brunch. Since I enjoyed my taste of the Golden Milk Latte last time, I ordered my own mug on this trip. I loved that the restaurant used actual tea, rather than a pre-made mix, and that it also included a gingery kick. For my dish, I went with the Egg White Omelet with sautéed spinach and slow-roasted tomatoes. I asked for the kitchen to omit the feta and add cremini mushrooms. The omelet was well-cooked and not runny, and the vegetables were fresh. However, the eggs had no seasoning and would have greatly benefitted from even a dash of salt and pepper. The accompanying multi-grain toast was good, though. We also got an order of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes to share, as we had last time. The cakes were fluffy and flavorful and topped with lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and powdered sugar. They were simply divine! Overall, Willow and Whisk's modern, buzzy atmosphere and gracious service led to another positive meal. However, it seemed like many of the regular and seasonal menu items were hit-or-miss, but once you found your preferred bite, you should probably sticking with it. read more

Great food, great service! I came here for brunch on Saturday (group of 4). I recommend having a reservation or coming a bit earlier than you plan to eat because there might be a wait; it was pretty busy during peak brunch hours. The food was really good. We got two types of pancakes, an omelette, and a salad (not pictured) to share among the 4 of us. We had a couple bites of pancake left over and finished everything else. I wanna come back to try some other menu items because so many things sounded good and we had a hard time choosing. One area of improvement: I think the drinks could use some work. My passionfruit jasmine palmer didn't really taste like passionfruit (or jasmine for that matter lol) and the strawberry blood orange pitcher lacked strawberry flavor. I love the decor and vibes here. I saw a lot of people dressed up (not formal, but think "cute brunch with the girls and we might take pics"). If the weather is nice, they have outdoor seating as well. Overall, would recommend and would like to come back. read more

Willow & Whisk - lemon ricotta pancakes, cinnamon swirl pancakes, whisk omelette with truffle fries and sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Had a lovely brunch here. 10AM on a Monday and they were BUSY. But our waitress was friendly and attentive. My Brioche French Toast was amazing. It came with an orange zest butter that was so yummy. It came with 3 slices...I could barely manage to finish the two. I felt sad leaving that last piece behind, it was that good, but I was so full. Decor is light and airy. More upscale than you'd expect in a Stop and Shop strip mall. read more

Willow & Whisk - Greek yogurt bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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This place is always a home run and I've always gotten so lucky to get a table without a reservation. The Cacio y Pepe scramble was the absolute tastiest egg I have ever had!! So light, fluffy and flavorful!! Our waiter Mark was a delight and very easy on the eyes! My 88 year old (her birthday lunch) lunch date even had to compliment him on his physique and he was so gracious about it! This place is a must do! read more

Willow & Whisk - Absolutely delicious Cacio y Pepe scramble w mixed greens- the dressing was just perfect as well! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

We went here for brunch and had a good experience. It looks like it was recently renovated in fixer upper. The place was packed so we had to wait to be seated. The service and food was very good. I appreciate the vegan & vegetarian options. My only complaint is all the use of single use plastic. read more

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So yum! I loved the ambiance and food. Everything was delicious! Our server was lovely!! read more

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This is probably my favorite brunch spot in Bergen County, with my biggest criticism being how difficult it is to get a reservation. You can walk in and hope to get lucky, but most of the time you'll probably find yourself with a long wait time. I've never not seen the place packed. Solid food, don't think I've ever had a bad food item here. My favorite is the California breakfast bowl and the Lemon Ricotta poppers. Over the course of several visits, we've tried several items and the quality has always been top notch. Their coffee similarly is also quite good, you can tell the quality is there. The place is also decently kid-friendly so if you have little ones, they will do fine here and they should like most of the breakfast items (my daughter loves the pancakes). It is a bit pricy, but again what isn't in this part of town? I'd come more often if it was easier to snag a table. read more

This is our most favorite place for brunch. We are regulars at this place and have tried so many dishes. Favorites are - mini french toast bites, frittata bites, huevos rancheros, patata brava, breakfast bowl and maple latte. There is always waiting, just to keep in mind. I love the ambiance and interior too. Lol. read more

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Amazing vibe, amazing food & amazing service. Matt was great. He greeted us with smile and asked if we've visited before. It was actually our first time & he helped make it a pleasant experience. He gave us suggestions & add on options. The food was great and we'll definitely be back to try some other items on the menu! read more

Been here a few time and really enjoy this spot. I placed an order to go for two coffees (decaf latte with almond milk and a cold brew) and food. The decaf latte, was just an iced coffee. No latte. The cold brew was terrible, tasted watered down. For our meals - I ordered the brussels bowl (ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - can't Aug to come back just to order this dish again). My husband ordered the spinach and squash salad with prosciutto and that was fantastic too. Overall good meal, not the best coffee this time around. Coffee was 4/5 stars. Food was 5/5 stars!! Will certainly be back for the brussels bowl! read more

Willow & Whisk - Turkey Panini and Sweet Potato Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Our server at Willow & Whisk was amazing. We were sat almost immediately from the moment we walked in. They had so many choices for us to select from it was rather difficult to make up my mind. This time around we got cinnamon roll pancakes and a few hot drinks. I can't wait to came back again ! read more

Willow & Whisk - Breakfast Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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I was too hungry to take pictures!! I did manage to get a shot of my delicious honey and oat coffee but neglected my food items. We met on a weekday at 8:30 so no wait at all. We had the Tuscany egg bowl (generous with the prosciutto) and my friend had the Cacio e Pepe Scramble. We also shared a side of pancakes. Everything was delicious and it is a nice spacious place with big windows so lots of light. I highly recommend this place for breakfast or brunch. read more

Willow & Whisk - Honey and Oat Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

I had a brunch reserved for two months. I couldn't wait for 40+ minutes for brunch. I know I would get hangry. The food, service, and ambiance are all good; there is nothing to complain about. I would love to come back, but I'm not sure if I would. I understand why they are always busy. But is it worth the two-month wait with a reservation or the 30-90-minute wait as a walk-in? Do they have a virtual waitlist? read more

Willow & Whisk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Food was amazing Eggs Benedict. Scrambled eggs sausage potatoes and French Toast Bites with strawberries and bananas was all some of my favorite. Breakfast food is my favorite. Sam our server was not only Beautiful but so knowledgeable about the food and my husband is not easy. Lastly the restaurant is so inviting and clean!! Thank you so much!! Willow and Wisk u made our day very Special read more