What a great find! Don't drive to fast because you will blink and miss it while you drive down…read moreBoulevard. A local realtor friend told me she had been here on a few occasions and loved it. She wasn't wrong. My friend and I visited on a Thursday morning. A wonderful greeting as we walked in. It's quaint, charming, and no frills. My friend ordered the lemon blueberry crumble pancakes and a side order of scrambled eggs. I ordered the French toast with berries, bananas and a side of sausage. Of course, coffee. As a coffee snob, I would say it was very good. Our orders came out hot and fresh with huge portions. The lemon pancakes were plate size and with plenty of tasty crumble. My French toast consisted of four thick slices covered in plenty of berries and bananas. My sausage was cooked fresh and not sitting on a griddle for two hours. The service was excellent and friendly. You will be impressed with the creativity of the menu items. The prices are reasonable considering the quality and portion size. There is ample parking in their private parking lot. It was my first time there and I'll be back soon enough!

The food at Chat and Griddle was really excellent. I went for breakfast on the early side around…read more7:30 AM and enjoyed the food, the service and the friendly interaction with the owner. Will definitely go back next time the occasion arises.

Located in Downtown Cranford, the place has only been open for a few weeks. There is street parking…read moreand dedicated parking lots nearby. We walked in at around noon on a Thursday and they had a steady stream of customers. The entire time we were there, they only had 1-2 [small] empty tables. If you have a larger party (over 4 people), it may be difficult to find a table. It's pretty clean and decorated in a happy manner. I saw two employees. I assume there are more in the kitchen. You can tell they're pretty new but they're nice and I wouldn't say it took away from service. The girl who takes your order is the same person who wipes the tables and she kept up with it for the most part. The man makes the drinks and serves the food/drinks. I went with my kids. One of my kids has food allergies and he's allergic to all the food they serve here so I brought snacks for him along with apple juice ($2). He was content. In addition to pancakes, they also have savory items and croffles. Plus a nice selection of drinks. You order and pay first, get a number, seat yourself, and wait for your order to come to you. For my other kid (she's picky, but enjoys her carbs and Oreos) and myself, I got: COOKIES AND CREAM PANCAKES: you get 2 good sized pancakes topped with a whipped mascarpone cream, Oreo crumbs, a mint leaf, an Oreo cookie, along with sides of chocolate sauce (not very sweet but on the runny side - I actually enjoyed this) and a sad spoonful of vanilla ice cream. The pancakes were nice and fluffy but slightly cool; didn't taste like they came straight off the cooktop but not in a bad way. You can taste the eggs. I shared this and my kid couldn't finish her half so I ended up finishing her portion. She did manage to finish most of it so not bad. She really enjoyed it. It was on the decadent side but not "too much" so. Not my go to flavor but I didn't mind it as much as I thought I would. STRAWBERRY MATCHA LATTE: it comes out pretty, but I was told I should definitely mix it up before drinking. By the time I was done, it was a muted green color... but tasted great! The strawberry pulp/syrup tasted homemade and not artificial. It wasn't too sweet despite me not adjusting sugar. I did ask for light ice. Overall, perfect. One of the better strawberry matchas I've had! They specialize in souffle pancakes and they typically take time to make. It took just under 15 minutes to get ours so not that bad, compared to notes it can take at least 20 minutes. They bring out the items as they're ready so don't expect the entire table's orders to come out at the same time. Most of the pancakes are around $16 and a few more bucks for their savory items. That makes it on the higher end. Seeing as it's more of a dessert or a sweet breakfast, it's something fit for a treat and not a regular occurrence. I enjoyed it (I would have gotten matcha if it wasn't just me and the kids) but it's definitely a once in a while thing. I'm not full eating maybe 65% of it. I imagine it would be near perfect for one adult. I guess it's up to the individual if it's worth it. Having said that, I'd probably drag my husband here so he can have a taste and tell me it's "okay" and "expensive" so I can try the pancake flavor I would have ordered. Or the eggs Benedict because it resembles something with more nutritional value for $2 more. Drinks are just under $7, which isn't a steal but also on par with drinks these days. No complaints since I enjoyed it. Only thing: they have 2 restrooms (unisex, single) and the one I was in was clean, but it was already out of toilet paper. Overall, a good visit! Not good if you're allergic to wheat, eggs, milk, or are gluten-free, though, but that's to be expected. **There is a 3% surcharge if you pay by card.

The pancakes were definitely good and I think worth stopping in for. The coffees that were coming…read moreout also looked good but i didn't try it. It wasn't a great place for a full meal because all the food comes out piecemeal I think because the pancakes take so long (they have a sign that says minimum 20 mins for pancakes). So we ended up getting a side dish first, then a little later an entree, then later pancakes when everyone else was already done eating. That could work if you are just there for a coffee and pancakes but doesn't work if you are going there for a regular full meal like breakfast or lunch.

Met up with my college roomie at The Order and it was lovely!! The food was AMAZING!! I ordered the…read moreDumbledore while my roomie ordered the Harry in a pressed wrap. The food is plentiful. The server was super kind. The owner was very friendly and speaking with guests. This is such a cute little cafe with about 10 tables. They sell clothing from local vendors which was pretty cool. Theres ample parking in the area. There was no wait. The food came out in a timely manner. Food is plentiful.

Cute cafe in active area of South Orange. Came around lunchtime on a Thursday afternoon and was…read morequickly acknowledged upon entry but the gentleman barista. Everything was fine but I had a weird encounter I want to share in case others have also encountered this. Upon entry, I told the lady at the receptionist desk that I was dining solo indoors. She told me they were short on staff and had to order and pay with her before seating. First time dining here and didn't know how busy it was since the dining area was on the other side of the wall. Fine... no problem. Upon sitting, I noticed there were only two other tables and most of the tables were empty. There appeared to be two male servers tending to the dining area.. Food and coffee came out in good time and the server who delivered it was friendly. After I sat and paid, I saw three other tables who came and were sat - all receiving normal table service. (I.e waiter taking orders, pay at the end.) I don't want to assume anything but would suggest the restaurant look at their practices and either exercise them across all patrons to avoid causing anyone to feel singled out... Food and coffee were good.

I have been here before, but this is my first time writing a review. Don't know why Turning Point…read moredoesn't have higher Yelp rating. I really like the food here and the ambiance. Reminds me of a country breakfast spot. The menu has several nice options for those looking for a traditional American breakfast and those that are trying to be health conscious. Prices are reasonable too. Free parking is available in the back of the restaurant...I got the Breakfast Combo and the "Just Beet It" beet juice drink. The combo comes with eggs, breakfast potatoes, French toast or waffles or pancakes, and a meat. I got the French toast and chicken sausage. The breakfast potatoes are fantastic. Nicely seasoned and the right amount of crisp from the griddle. The dining area has a bar and a few separate seating areas. Wait staff was a little slower than usual but it was kind of busy at the time so I will give that a pass. The establishment has been in Town for several years. Turning Point over the past year has become one of my favorite spots for breakfast/brunch. Def worth checking out.

Amazing food and service. There was kind young man who…read moreheard I was having a rough morning and surprised us with delicious cinnamon rolls. The waitress handled my accommodations with ease.

Food is delicious - great coffee drinks ... prompt pleasant service Only caveats is noise level is…read morea bit high - if they get even busier they may need to change up the sound proofing

What a great new spot in Cranford. The place was busy as expected on a Saturday but we were seated…read moreright away. Our server was very friendly and quick. I ordered the Waygu cheesesteak with a little side salad. It was quite tasty. My boyfriend had the turkey and avocado sandwich. He said it was the best turkey sandwich he ever had. I also had to had a specialty iced latte which was a tiramisu one. Sooooo yummy! We will definitely be back!

A Tropical Brunch Escape in Cranford Came here on a Sunday…read moremorning for brunch, and even though it was quite busy, the experience was seamless. The tropical ambiance and beautiful decor make for a really inviting, vibrant atmosphere that stands out the moment you walk in. The Food * Breakfast Sandwich: Not your typical egg, sausage, and cheese! It was incredibly flavorful with a distinct chipotle kick that tied everything together perfectly. * Tres Leches Crepe: Absolutely delicious. The combination of the tres leches filling and the fresh fruit made it a highlight of the meal. The Service I was particularly impressed by how quick and efficient the service was. Despite the Sunday morning rush, the staff kept things moving without making us feel rushed. Overall: Highly recommended if you're looking for a fresh, flavorful brunch spot in Cranford. I'll definitely be back!

So glad we stopped by this great local restaurant for lunch on our way up the parkway. The place…read moreis decorated beautifully!!!!! The menu was incredible, we had a difficult time deciding what to order. Hubby ordered the chicken burrito and I ordered the Greek salad with a delicious pistachio chocolate crepe for dessert. We will definitely be back soon!!! And our server Kathy was the best!!!! Everyone was helpful and attentive.

Stopped by today for some cookies and they were great! The butter cookies were delicious, light and…read moredelectably crunchy. I loved the chocolate dipped butter cookies as they were not overly sweet and a perfect mid-afternoon snack with a coffee. The staff were friendly too; looking forward to trying some of their cakes and baked goods tomorrow!

There was a lot of hair in my breakfast sandwich. I found one, disgusting. After I found so much…read moremore, I obviously had to stop eating it. Really gross.

The. Black. Russian…read more The name sounds like something that can get you cancelled-- but it's well worth it. Get it with a little bit of cream cheese. Service is quick. Take out (one table inside) and drive while you eat.

The marble rye bagel at New York City Bagels and Deli Cafe is amazing! The service is also great!…read more Love it!