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    4.5 (201 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pastirma Eggs Benedict
    Eric H.

    The place is pretty small and quaint and cozy on a cold day. The menu is simple and basically a good spot to go if you wabt to meet up with a small group of friends and none of you want to cook. Service was attentive cause the place is so small so that was nice. The food itself was good but if you've been to Costco then you'll know that all their ingredients come from there. They claim their pastries are made fresh in-house but that was a lie cause it comes straight from the box of croissants that you can buy at Costco; it just looks nice and fresh when they put it in a display case on a fancy plate but it really just comes from Costco so just a heads up there. The steak and eggs were pretty good as well as the eggs Benedict but nothing too fancy but the prices were pretty high knowing where it all comes from. While it was a good brunch, the final bill at the end of the meal just reminded us all that it's cheaper to just cook at home with the same ingredients.

    Chicken Salad Sandwich with Salad
    Wesley A.

    Highly recommend ordering in advance. Place is small and takes awhile for food to arrive. Was disappointed how long it took to get a chicken salad sandwich. Waited 35 minutes for the sandwich. It's likely due to the wait staff forgetting about me, as they seem shocked as I was still waiting but didn't apologize. Food however, was good. Would have been better with more chicken salad but for the most part, I was surprisingly impressed. I would go back again but would order in advance. Giving this a 3-star vs a 4 /5 due to the service.

    Salad with egg Organic Mix Green and Green Apple Salad Organic Mix Green and Green Apple Salad
    Brian M.

    This place is amazing. Super cute and great food! Coffee is great. Omelettes are great with homemade hot sauce and come with a side salad. Breakfast salad with egg is so yummy!!

    Linh N.

    Very good breakfast place. Went on a Sunday morning and there was no wait. Ordered the steak and eggs and huevos rancheros and they were both delicious! The inside is small but there are lots of outdoor seating. Would come back to try their French toast!

    Brioche French Toast
    Pri W.

    Please do yourself a favor and go to Cafe Dolma!! This is a hidden gem in Jersey City. Limited seating indoors, but they do have covered outdoor seating during the summer. The avocado toast is always a hit (get the za'tar potatoes on the side) along with their French toast. French toast is also a great item to share! They have a variety of hot sauces as well. Service is prompt, and the vibes are great. I've never been disappointed coming here!

    Chilbir
    Deya M.

    Cafe Dolma is always so packed on the weekends that I've never gotten a chance to go. When I had a friend visiting from out of town and she wanted to brunch on a early Monday morning, this was my instant pick! Since we came around 8am on Monday, it was relatively empty and we got seated immediately. Our server was kind and took the time to walk us through the menu. I started off with a matcha iced latte. The matcha itself was great quality but I wish they add some add in syrup or flavor options (aside from the date syrup). For my main dish, I got the Chilbir. This was delicious and incredibly fresh. The dish itself was a delight. However, the portion sizes were pretty small and left me begging for more. Overall, I think this is a great, cute, casual brunch spot but a bit on the pricier side for what you get.

    Poached Eggs with Kiymali
    Mufti A.

    Came here for a brunch during lunch break from the office. Greeted by our hostess and was seated outside. Cute little Turkish place. Got the dolma latte and the poached eggs with kiymali plus added soujouk. The hostess recommended that it gets mixed in and honestly it was amazing. Food and the latte were great. It was filling had a great savory flavor. Wished got a few extra pieces of the pita bread but I'm sure they would have given more if asked. Our hostess was super sweet and was very helpful would def come back here to try other things given more team.

    Chilbir
    Tara F.

    Such a cute cafe, loved the different food options and the chilbir hit the spot. A range of flavors that came together perfectly!

    Chilbir
    Tifany P.

    This brunch spot was unexpectedly so good! The outside seating felt really quaint, and the Chilbir was so beautifully plated! I really haven't seen many comparably aesthetic and delicious dishes this year (but maybe the outdoor lighting was just good). I do wish it was a little more filling for $20, but I split half with my boyfriend and was doing my own little food tour, so this was a great addition to the list!

    Selena Y.

    Lovely little spot to grab a casual brunch. My friend and I both ordered the cilbir (poached egg over labneh with sides of tomato oil, green sauce, and pita/bread), which looked small at first but was just the right amount for lunch. Each bite was full of flavor - I loved dipping the pita into the different sauces! The dishes were just a tad bit slow, but the server was incredibly friendly and came to check on us a couple times. Will have to try their other dishes and coffee next time!

    Coffee

    Great coffees, well priced. One of the best Matcha, Turmeric and Cappuccino I have at late. All unsweetened, foamy, strong and robust. Just the way I like it. Great hidden jewel.

    Grilled Vegetables Omelette
    Kiran Y.

    Used to come here for coffee all the time.. but never had a meal there ... realized the entrees are all freshly prepared and so tasty - should have tried these sooner.. The owner is a very pleasant professional who explains the dish .. Limited menu but definitely worth a visit or more.. A small place but has a Very nice seating area outside too .. We had a Turkish omelette which was great Also the vegetarian omelette which was so fresh Tried the cilbir (pron. chulburr) which was amazing with fresh grape tomatoes and a special yogurt sauce on the pouches eggs

    Avocado Toast with Zaatar
    Margaret B.

    This place is amazing!! It's a nice and cozy spot for brunch. My friend and I stopped by before we were leaving the town. The service was excellent and food were amazing! I tried the poached egg for the first time and it was cooked to perfection. The avocado toast had plenty of avocado that really filled me up for the road. My friend really enjoyed her meal as well. We will definitely be back when we're in town. Thank you for a great experience!!

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    Best coffee in jersey city. Always pair my coffee with a homemade hazelnut munchkin. Love everything about this cafe !!

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    7 years ago

    Love this place!! Because of Vecdi I had an awesome experience. He is so attentive and sweet! Delicious pastries!

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    Delicious food. Small and indoor dining and outdoor seating as well. Coffee was very good.

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    Amazing food and the strawberry lemonade is recommended... only regret was not patronizing this establishment sooner

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    5 years ago

    Healthy and delicious, my regular order is avocado toast with green apple, grape tomatoes, hot pepper, cilantro, Onion and mix salad.

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    4 years ago

    Incredible high-quality food. Lovely owner and very kind staff. A true gem in jersey city.

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    Came here on a Friday morning for a nice and relaxing breakfast while responding to some emails…read more Unlike the weekend crowd, it was quite quiet and mostly filled with a few students, families with young kids, and remote workers like me. The inside is nice and bright so it offers a great start to your morning. Also, the wifi is pretty good so no issues from a work perspective. I ordered an avocado toast along with a cold brew. This has somewhat been a routine of mine since moving here and I haven't really been disappointed anywhere I've gone. This was no different. Loved the picked onion addition too. Now - the pricing is not necessarily breakfast pricing. Expect to spend around $20 for both a breakfast item and coffee like I did. But if you have the means to do so, then you might as well.

    I visited on Christmas and ordered egg benedict and beetroot latte. I found a green bug that looks…read morelike a stink bug dead, upside down, fully intact of every part in veggies in egg benedict. I took it to the counter and showed it to them. The server asked if it was alive or dead when I found them. I told him it was dead and looked steamed....like it matters... Long story short I asked for refund but they said they have to ask their manager who's not coming back that day since it is holiday and I would need to wait until next day for refund so I end up getting a cheesecake instead. The cheesecake tasted little sour so initially I thought it went bad. Also it tasted like it's been sitting in the fridge for a long time. You know when you taste fridge smell from the food. I lost sanitation of their food and will not recommend it to anyone

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    Alyce

    Alyce

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    Alyce was a true 10/10 experience. We walked in for a weekday lunch/brunch and started with the…read morebrisket tacos as an appetizer, it was an amazing first impression, it was absolutely perfect, I just wish I wasn't sharing - next time we'll each get our own! My entree was shrimp and grits which was also delicious, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and there was a poached egg on top which always makes everything better. I got to pick a type of bread to go along with the meal and was about to choose sourdough until the server mentioned the option of a fresh baked biscuit! Bonus - it was served with butter and house made jam. My husband got the mojo chicken which was also very good, especially the black bean puree. We also wanted to try the crispy bacon fried rice (which also came with an egg!) and it was something we'd definitely order again. Last but not least, the service was amazing! Can't wait to try their dinner menu.

    Service was slow, the steak was tough not The best steak in…read moreJersey city. Everyone was asked how the food was and service except for our table which consisted of two black women, this was the man in the instagram Videos he completely ignored us . Then we went to the wanderer next Door which we later found out that it's an extension of cafe Alyce and the same man showed up and still ignored us. I will never return here my money is best spent somewhere else.

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    Great vibe!
    Great vibe!
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    The Kitchen Step

    The Kitchen Step

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    What happens when you don't have much to say besides giving a 10 out of 10? The service was great,…read morethe food was great, and not having to wait to be seated was excellent. I ordered the breakfast burrito, and it was very filling. I couldn't even finish the whole thing. My sister-in-law had the eggs Benedict, and she really liked the whipped ricotta as an extra topping. She kept raving about it, and since she loves eggs Benedict, it must have been good. I left completely satisfied, and the fact that I already want to come back to Jersey, says it all.

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    Warm artisanal bread served with roasted garlic & herb butter

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    Warm artisanal bread served with roasted garlic & herb butter
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    Skinner's Loft

    3.9
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    0.3 mi
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    Living in Downtown Jersey City, my fiancée and I always wanted to give this place a shot for…read morebrunch. We saw how it looked during happy hour, but were equally curious about the food. We finally had the opportunity to do so on a quiet Easter Sunday. First, the interior looks pretty amazing. A lot of history behind all the architecture and they did a good job preserving it. Because it was raining and chilly, we couldn't see the rooftop, but I can see the appeal. To start, we got an assortment of small muffins for the table. That was a nice touch. They were good too. For brunch, we each ordered omelettes. I got the Jalapeño & Cheddar while my fiancée got the mushroom and spinach omelette. We ended up complementing the items quite well. I did end up enjoying her omelette well. The vegetables were definitely fresh and cooked quite well. My omelette was nice and cheesy, how I like it. The jalapeños didn't have a crazy kick, but enough to satisfy. The potatoes were good too. There's no real coffee menu here (which is a slight miss), but I did enjoy the freshly squeezed orange juice as a nice change. I will be back.

    I have a friend who, despite being full Korean, always craves American diner fare when we meet up…read more I don't know why...and frankly, I'm afraid to ask. I just tell myself that my dewy glass skin reminds him of frying oil. Anyway, the last time we got together, he picked Skinner's Loft for brunch. I was ready to write the place off, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. Skinner's isn't going to win World's Best anything, but it's a solid neighborhood spot with big portions for decent prices. The Buttermilk Pancakes were large, fluffy and satisfying. My Croque Monsieur was perfectly crispy and loaded with delicious melted bechamel, gruyere and prosciutto. One of the tastiest Croque Monsieurs I've had, including the ones I enjoyed living in France, and certainly bigger than its Manhattan counterparts. The Crispy Shrimp & Bacon Sandwich was also a pleasant taste bomb of basil, dill & cucumber remoulade, tomatoes, and, of course, bacon. Bottom line: Skinner's offers a brunch that's tastier and more affordable than many NYC joints. When you're hungover on a Sat morning, this might be the best place for you.

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    Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Having wine at the bar.

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    I will be talking about my meal here for years to come. Chef Willian blends the tastes of Brazil…read moreand Portugal in a way that can only be summed up by the sound of "mmmmmmm!" I had the Mini-Quibe de Carne e Queijo (Beef Kibbeh) for an appetizer. As one person, I probably could have gotten something smaller than this shareable, but I have zero regrets and I would do it again in a heartbeat. How the Chef managed to get the spice to meat tenderness ratio so perfectly, I'll never know but will always be grateful for. I tried the Cajá juice and loved it! Be forewarned, it is not sweet but the fruit is distinctly tart and refreshing. My (huge) entree, the Estrogonofe (Chicken Stroganoff), was recommended to me by my server, who I trust with all food recommendations now because WOW. And finally, I chose Brigadeiro as the sweet treat to cap off my meal. Bite-sized, creamy, decadent, and strongly cacao...no notes. Be prepared to get cozy, the restaurant space is intimate and full of culture. You'll be happy you went, I plan on bringing my family and friends the next chance I get! Thank you for the chicken Estrogonofe recommendation, Ludimylla; you and your "partner in taste" made my night! I promise I'll switch it up next time and go chicken first, then beef. Until next time!

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