THE FOOD. My familiarity is limited to orders of just about…read moreeverything on the breakfast menu that meets my dietary requirements. My requirements are difficult to meet in many, many places because I have to avoid salt, sugar, beef, fats, AND ANYTHING WHITE UNBLEACHED FLOUR... These dietary needs make all my restaurant visits a scary adventure. So I constantly order different omelets, different egg only orders, and whole wheat bagels with lox. The last visit, a week ago this past Sunday, I ordered was a Greek style omelette in which I had to eliminate certain ingredients which also give me GI distress. The omelette came up wonderful and because I can only consume whole grains or ancient grains in any baked or cooked product, I ordered their gluten-free bread with my meal. This bread was delicious. And so my omelette. I only wished they had a fresh pepper grinder. (Planning to buy one and a generous supply of peppercorns and gift it to them). THE SERVICE My ginger-hair color waitress a week ago this Sunday was fabulous. Something I didn't tell her... that I was trying to get her phone number to set her up with my adult son whose girlfriend recently broke up with him and in constant pain because of a past spinal surgery. He's just 44 years old and a divorcé. I gave Ginger my car with my personal information and my son's phone number, and begged her to call him and tell her the good and the bad about meeting me at the diner. She's an excellent server. I wish to have many, many more like her in every restaurant. I go to Ginger. I love you. You're too young for me to date, but I would adopt you. AMBIANCE The ambience will match everyone's expectations. As long as those expectations match with the style and decor of a diner built around 1950 1960 or perhaps even 1970 currently, I would describe it as pleasant, clean and functional.

This is a pretty good and decent diner. The service. Here is amazing. All of the workers here are…read moreso kind and respectful to us and the food is pretty good. I'd say if you're looking for somewhere to eat breakfast and you have nowhere else to go to I'd say go here cause this is a really good diner.

Found this little nook while looking up brunch places in the area. Met up with my sisters and mom…read morefor a quick bite. It is a welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and cute simple decor that has a communal feel. The specials menu had some fun and exciting choices for st Patrick's day! There was also a listing for blueberry pierogies which we decided we just had to try. I think the concept is exciting and new- but the inside of the pierogies were only blueberries which weren't very sweet. We thought it could be even better with the addition of a sweetened ricotta, cream cheese, or mascarpone inside to compliment the berries. There was a drizzle of some kind of icing which was tasty and went well but there wasn't enough of it. We ordered our meals from their regular menu. They must have polish roots because pierogies and kielbasa show up on the menu a few times. I saw "pierogie omelet" and was sold. You can tell their pierogies are freshly made and it makes all the difference. I probably wouldn't get the omelet again because it was kind of a lot happening at once, however, next time I go I think I definitely would like to get the pierogi platter they offer because I enjoyed the kielbasa and pierogies so much. My sister got a strawberry arugula salad with crispy chicken. I did not try it but I tried a piece of chicken and it was deliciously crisp. She said everything was really good and the strawberries were perfect and ripe. My mom, who got the protein pancake with fruit on side agreed. My other sister got a tuna wrap which she also enjoyed. I also like that they do a 1/2 tea 1/2 lemonade with your choice of flavor. I got the raspberry and it was delicious - not too sweet but the flavor was there. Our waitress was a gem and we never felt rushed.

This is a local brunch spot. The ppl here are very nice and love coming here. It's not a fancy spot…read morebut more like a local joint for a good brunch with the family. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10

Located right off route 18, in the same complex as arrogant (closed). Plenty of seating inside,…read more whether you prefer sitting at a table or bar seating at the window. Ordered a beef burger with Chipotle sauce along with banana matcha, strawberry matcha, and a pb&j protein shake. The burger patty flavor was very good, seasoned with halal flavors but the patty itself is thin and patty to bun ratio could use a bit if improvement. The bun was larger than the patty. Loved the fries! The strawberry matcha had a slight sweetness from the strawberries which helped but it lacked the matcha flavor. The banana matcha lacked matcha flavor as well. But the pj&j protein shake was excellent. You had the option of whey proteinb or vegan protein. We went with whey protein. I would definitely return to try another shake. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Service was fast and staff were very friendly.

Samosa, lamb burgers, $1 coffees, good wifi and tables and high tops for working & studying…read more I needed a regular place to work while waiting for my mom to finish up dialysis and everything was either too far or would break the bank if I went 3 time a week. Overall, the ambience is more deli than coffee shop but it's got good food and everything I need for a 3 hour working session.

Really good food and wildly reasonable prices. I stumbled across this place and will definitely…read morecome back again when I'm in the area. Service is friendly.

A little diner here to serve the community. Nothing fancy but good folks and good food. There were…read moremultiple people in the place that were regulars and talking to the server and cook. The place has changed a bit in the past year with a whole new menu. We stopped in for breakfast and got served a delicious meal. My eggs were cooked the way I liked them and the potatoes were very well done with crispy bits everywhere. The pancake hit the spot and came out in like a perfect circle!

This a good little restaurant. I recently went for lunch and ordered 1 beef tostada and 1 chicken…read moretaco. There are only four small tables inside. The owner was very nice and pleasant as she took my order. The best feature was the food was all natural. No mixes out a box, nothing frozen or out of a can. The beef was moist and tender and the soft taco had chunks of chicken pieces. The food tasted great. The menus on the wall behind cash register listed complete dinners and meals. If you're hungry, this is definitely a good place to go, and it was reasonably priced.

A good homey authentic Mexican spot if you're craving real Mexican food. Their lengua and barbacoa…read moretacos are pretty good. I enjoy their rice and beans and don't forget to add their salsa.

World Cup must have.. go Portugal CR7 for life.. The…read morePortugal favor is authentic, I usually get take out because I have a toddler. I use to diner in BYOB and vibe is excellent. Highly recommended... it is for sure a hidden treasure..

Amazing food and a great value! I got a Piri Piri Frango bowl to go and I had enough left over for…read morea full meal the next day. I called in my order and it was ready within 15 minutes. When I arrived, there was one other party waiting for an order, but not too many dining in-person. I got the vibe that it's more of a to-go type of place than sit-down dinner-date establishment. I will definitely be back.

Service and food is always fabulous…read more High tops are perfect for up to 4 Drinks, small plate and that beet salad is great

Every dish I've ever had at Gusto Grill has been lovely - their pasta dishes are great, the burgers…read moreare juicy and flavorful, and they have an interesting mix of delicious apps/small plates. On our most recent visit, we sat at the outdoor patio seating area during happy hour - the happy hour sliders were super soft & flavorful, and the dirty Gusto chips were great. We also enjoyed a few ffordable drinks ($8-10 each) from the happy hour menu. I loved the fried goat cheese app from the regular menu - two decent sized pucks of goat cheese, fried with a light/crispy outer crust, served with a honey-fig reduction. For the entrees - the truffle Gouda smash burger had a unique blend of flavors, and the loaded mac & cheese is one of our usual favorites - soft cavatappi pasta spirals, super cheesey, and delicious salt bacon sprinkled throughout. The ambiance is casual and calm, but still more elevated than your run-of-the-mill chain restaurants, and the service was attentive & friendly.

I have heard that they have great food and in particular, the sandwiches. We decided to order and…read morewe're glad we did! I opted for the Pastrami Cuban and it was perfect - The perfect balance of meat and cheese on the sandwich. Toasty and Crunchy, yet soft bread. Meat that was fresh and "clean" (nothing weird) IYKYK.... We also got the zucchini sticks and it's a deterrent that apps are about the same price as the sandwiches BUT it was worth it. It was a full box of sticks freshly made and plenty to eat the next day. We will definitely order again!

I ordered take out from this restaurant. The food was well prepared, delicious and packaged very…read morewell. The fresh bread options are a huge plus and the menu has many different options to choose from. The staff interact well with delivery services, they're knowledgeable about the menu choices and very polite.

This Manhattan Bagel does not miss! The staff are so friendly and are on top of it. This place can…read morebe super busy at times, but you are never neglected. Whether ordering online or in person, it's always quick and efficient. The manager/owner always seems to be there and is always checking in. I just had a blueberry bagel with butter today, but I've had plenty of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast wraps, and hot/iced coffees. It's always all so good. The bagels are always nice and soft, just how I like them. Pricing seems very fair compared to other establishments. There are probably half a dozen tables inside and a couple outside if you choose to eat there. Just a heads up, the parking lot is a bit tight and BUSY, so pay attention to make sure you can leave just with your order and not any extra bumps and bruises on your car, haha.

Food is good for a NJ bagel place. I would recommend getting an egg sandwich or plain bagels to go…read moreas Ive been there several times. Ordering a bagel in wasn't that great. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese toasted and it was really cold. Other than that I would go back just take my bagel to go and toast myself at home! Coffee was okay, be prepared to make your own! You van ask for Almond milk they have in the front fridge.

Nothing beats a NJ bagel. This place is always packed and rightfully so. So many different options…read moreto choose from. The food is always delicious and the service is great.

Service is poor and will spend my money at other establishments. Get a stronger staff with a leader…read morewho is customer centric. I've been visiting the establishment for some time and it is no longer worth the time or energy. My money will go to another local establishment in Old Bridge.