Very excited to have a new and excellent quality sandwich shop in the area! Went today for the…read morefirst time and really enjoyed what we ordered. The space looks great and the service was fast and very friendly. It was around 1 PM, so we stuck to lunch sandwiches, but can't wait to return for eggs sometime soon. We ordered a "Jane's", which was a chicken filet with pesto, special sauce, burrata, roasted red peppers and more. Very tasty and good proportions where the pesto didn't overwhelm the other flavors. We also ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with vodka sauce and mozzarella, which was also excellent. Looking forward to returning!

Food- I order the Taylor ham, egg and cheese with salt pepper and ketchup to go most mornings…read more BUT i will say that it is the top 3 best in my life. They do not skimp on it- lots of cheese, eggs, and ham on a large fresh round roll. Delicious! This sandwich beats out Bill's Luncheonette across the street so go try it for yourself Service - fast, friendly and attentive staff that welcomes you as soon as you walk in. They are very quick on fulfilling orders. Much faster than Bill' Luncheonette so if you in a hurry then this place is a slam dunk. Ambiance- nice and clean inside. It is not so much an eat in place as it is a deli but it does have stools and a bar along the front to eat inside if preferred. More suited for take out orders. Definitely my #1 go to place for breakfast to go in the area! Try it and prove me wrong

For some reason this restaurant popped up on social media today and since my wife and I had the day…read moreoff, we decided to take the short drive here for breakfast. This popular cafe is located right in the heart of Basking Ridge. It's small inside but there's outdoor seating also. We had a half hour wait for a table inside. The place has a very cozy feel to it and everyone we met who worked here was very friendly. I started my meal with a Vanilla Chai Latte and my wife had a Macha Latte. My wife ordered the Blintzes with blueberries and I had the Paris Morning breakfast. We both loved the food! My dish came with 2 potato pancakes, 2 poached eggs, and smoked salmon. Just delicious! A cool bit of trivia is that Paul McCartney and his wife stopped in here a few years ago. We didn't see Paul today, but we did enjoy the experience!

We came on a Saturday around noon so they were packed both outdoor and indoor. There were two seats…read moreat the bar so we decided to go with that because we were both hungry and didn't want to wait for a table to clear up. Glad we didn't because we got great service at the bar and a lot the people in the 2 chair tables were still there enjoying their meals when we were leaving. What we ordered: - Steak and Eggs (Grilled NY strip steak, two sunny side up eggs, breakfast potatoes with Chimichurri sauce) - Eggs Benny (Two poached eggs, thick cut candied applewood bacon on toasted baguette, topped with Hollandaise sauce served with grilled asparagus) - Lemonade The food was very good. I prefer my breakfast potatoes crispy so I didn't finish those but everything else cooked to perfection. This place was on my list for a while now so I'm glad I was able to cross it off and would recommend it!

Had the best time and the most amazing food at Ladd's Tavern. My husband said the burger was…read more"delicious" (and he is very picky.) My salad was amazing. And the waiter named Taejin provided such professional service while also being very charming. We sat in on of the living rooms which was cozy and beautiful. We met a great couple there while watching a basketball game on the tv. We will come back often!

Classy restaurant with posh decor and beautiful views. The service was adequate, especially during…read morea busy holiday brunch, but the food was nothing special. This is a an ideal place for cocktails but a bit overpriced for average food.

"I was sitting on the dock of the Bernardsville Bay" waiting for my client to arrive that day. When…read morehe finally arrived, being from the area, he suggested we have breakfast at the Coffee Shop. Yes, it is called the Coffee Shop. With such a large breakfast and lunch menu, it should be called something else like "Where Everybody knows Your Name". I could not believe all the high fives flying around. It's a relatively small shop with both booth and counter service. Clean with pictures covering one wall. I ordered the waffle with honey and assorted fruit ($10.00) and a cup of coffee ($2.75). Yes, it was sweet but that is why I ordered it. I have to say it was also delicious. If ever I'm in the area at lunchtime, I'm going to order the pastrami sandwich ($18). It is loaded with pastrami.

Decent place to grab breakfast or lunch! Recently came here while I was in town, and I was craving…read morea good diner. I had a sausage egg and cheese sandwich was delicious.

The food is really good here and it's convenient for the local community and others passing…read morethrough. I can't comment on waitress service as I frequent take out but if you love the food here, that's the reason to return....

Solid breakfast spot with friendly service and an extensive specials board in addition to the usual…read moreitems.

Tried this place out after getting a gift card to the 40 north restaurant group. Food was average…read moreto what you would find in other pub/tavern type of restaurants. Our waitress could have used some service instruction. This was our first time going but we won't be in a hurry to be back due to our waitress. Other staff members were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. At first, our waitress wasn't bad but once it became more busy and you could tell the regulars were coming in she paid more attention to them and completely forgot about us at times. We had to flag down the manager to place our dessert order as our waitress had not been by and we sat for 15-20 mins waiting. The busboy was more friendly and offered extra fries when packing up our leftovers. The manager was also friendly and took our order and checked on us before our waitress even came back. When our waitress finally did come back she asked if we wanted our dessert to be packed up and we said yes, to then get home and find it was like she just flipped the cake on its top, causing all the icing to get stuck to the container. Only valet parking but it's complimentary.

The ambience of this place was wonderful! They have bar seating available and the spot definitely…read moregets packed, which added to the lively atmosphere. I grabbed the chips and guac and thought they were really tasty. I didn't order a full meal, so I can't speak on the food overall, but I really enjoyed the live music and overall vibe.

We had lunch in this homey, charming little restaurant in Chester. The staff couldn't have been…read morenicer- they happily answered our questions about some of the items on the menu. I had the Smashed Sweet Potato Burger which was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!!! A delicious brioche roll was filled with two patties made from sweet potatoes and spices, covered in pistachios and crispy shallots, then drizzled with honey. Even a non-Vegan will love this. The standard looking French fries were anything but- they were crispy and delicious with just the right amount of sea salt. The chicken tenders were cooked perfectly and seemed freshly made not frozen. Everyone had to have a taste. The dessert was the showstopper- citrus olive oil cake topped with whipped cream and orange zest. The texture was amazing and it was incredibly delicious. My young grandson had a dish of vanilla ice cream, which also looked standard until you tasted it- super creamy with a strong vanilla flavor that was really outstanding. Everyone enjoyed their meal, which was reasonably priced. I honestly can't wait to go there again. Located off the Main Street , it is easy to miss but be sure to seek it out- you won't be disappointed.

Stopped in today and had such a lovely lunch! A few items were sold out, but there were still…read moreplenty of great options to choose from. We ordered the cornbread special, the porchetta sandwich special, and the biscuits and gravy. Everything was fresh, filling, and delicious. The porchetta sandwich was flavorful, though I personally found a few pieces a bit fatty with some skin, which wasn't my preference. The biscuits and cornbread on the other hand were fantastic! I also loved the cozy setup inside and the fun idea of having games to play while you dine. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better! 4.5! Can't wait to come back and try more

This place is a gem!!! I saw this place on Yelp for a while but never get a chance to visit... so…read morewhen we see that they are open on Memorial Day... we have to try!! When we arrived they were pretty full!! But there were still a couple table opened, the gentlemen (I assume he must be the owner) direct us to the booth, and ask for our drink right away!! Which was nice since we don't need to wait for someone to come serve, we will be getting our drink super fast!! We ordered a breakfast dish (eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries), and also a country fried steak!! They came out super fast!! And OMG.. that home fries is to die for!! I think I can eat that ALL day long!! Super tasty!! As for the steak, it was ok... guess I was expecting a little more crunchier (not sure if it's because of the sauce they made the steak a bit soggy or not) but the sausage gravy is tasty as well!! The eggs are fresh and taste soo good!! Love it!! Service is super nice, I have a feeling they are family own business and they just work together so well... you can feel they genuinely care for the customers and lots of them are their usuals... We will definitely come back for sure!!! And if you are Marilyn Monroe fan that's the bonus for you!!

I really had a lovely time here. My parents took me out for breakfast and wanted to try Marilyns…read more When we walked in I was impressed by how charming the inside was. It feels like a hole in the wall, but at the same time is actually very clean and thoughtfully decorated. I loved all of the pictures of old fashioned movie stars on the wall, and much preferred this ambiance to any of my local diners. Our server was a young man who we later found out was the grandson of the owners, who were sitting right at the counter table. It made Marilyn's even more charming to know that it really is just a mom-and-pop that an entire family rallys to takes great pride in. I was really excited to see cheese blintz on the menu, as this is one of my favorites but is not so common! I ordered this, along with a side of bacon, and a decaf coffee. My blintz was excellent and came loaded with fresh fruits and sour cream. It was better than the blintzes I used to order from my favorite Ukranian restaurant in NYC. The bacon was cooked perfectly (crispy!) and my coffee was awesome. I will definitely be returning to bring my husband. I am only knocking off one star (it hurts to do this because I really loved my food and experience here) because they only offer bottled water, they are cash only, and the bathroom was very VERY cramped. Otherwise this would've been a five star review!

This place is my new go to! With all the different flavors and breakfast food options, I find…read moremyself driving here over other coffee shops closer to me. I have ordered the teddy graham latte and banana pudding latte and both were perfect. Unlike some other shops, the drinks are not overly sweet and you can taste the actual coffee. I've also tried takeout french toast sticks with strawberries and bananas as well as their classy croissant sandwich both of which were delicious. The shop itself is a little on the smaller side and dimly lit which I don't mind. I have not had trouble finding a parking spot yet though I have only been here twice. Overall, will definitely be coming again!

Gorgeous inside, and my muffin (although $6) was delicious! The cashier was really sweet. They…read moreseem to be really popular and mid-morning on a weekday, there was a line almost out the door. I heard of them through their great social media marketing and creative drinks they advertise. Downside: Definitely not a great stop to grab and go on your way to work. I stood there waiting just over 10 minutes for a small iced matcha, and it was chunky and not well mixed at all (perhaps because the only barista working was so busy). I tried to mix it more with a hand frother at home and there was just a lot of sticky residue at the bottom of the cup. I couldn't salvage it into something appetizing and just tossed it.

Excellent food , service and ambience. Portions are large. We enjoy the restaurant- a place to go…read morefor Mother's Day. We have been here at least 3/4 times and food never disappoints.

Hadn't seen my old friend in a long time, and he suggested dinner in Mendham, where he's now…read moreliving. I wasn't enthusiastic, but he said to meet him at his Dad's house in Bernardsville, and he'd drive me up and back (with my bad night vision, I don't relish the thought up driving up through the Bernardsville mountains into Mendham in the dark, a hesitancy of which he's aware of). Given that he was making it as easy and painless as possible, how could I say no? He suggested Dante's. I was agreeable enough, but with the new draconian diet I'm on, I had a little trepidation about ordering. It's almost an article of faith that in any new Italian restaurant I try, I'll be ordering (a) pasta fagioli (b) lasagna (c) ice cream. The parking in back didn't seem particularly spacious to my cataract-compromised eyesight, but my friend was able to secure a spot without difficulty. Inside the restaurant was large and airy (an impression helped along, no doubt, by the fact that we were the only patrons at that point), and the server was friendly and enthusiastic. We followed her to our table and perused the menu. No lasagna, so I was relieved of that particular temptation. Pasta fagioli was there under "Appetizers", but I was able to resist. The server presented us with complimentary Foccia Bread with cheese, which was delicious. We ordered glasses of water, and the only negative part that I could relate about the whole night's experience was that I also ordered a Coke, which I never got. Then again, the server might have perceived I was on a draconian diet, and realized that a Coke, with all its calories and sugar, wasn't going to help me in that endeavor. All joking aside, she was friendly and efficient, and I have no complaints about the service. Bathrooms were clean and functional. I ended up ordering the Lemon Sole Oreganata, accompanied by fresh broccoli and 2 sizable shrimp. I've never had a problem ordering fish (other than the expense) but I was a little apprehensive that it might not be filling enough. It was -- both filling and tasty. As usual, I didn't pay much attention to what my friend ordered, but he expressed more than an abundant satisfaction with it. A word about ice cream--- I've given up alcohol, opioids, and I've been adhering to the diet I've belatedly become serious about (in a few months, I've lost 24 pounds), but I'm never entirely going to give up ice cream (and at some point in the future I expect to eat lasagna again too; not often, but...occasionally...). I haven't had a lot of ice cream since I started the diet, but...given my restraint when it came to the pasta fagioli...I threw caution to the wind and ordered 2 scoops of vanilla. I anticipated small scoops, but they were large ones. Did that stop me? No. I consumed this rare treat with great alacrity. It was a delicious, satisfying indulgence. And... next morning...I discovered I had actually lost a pound. I'm happy that ice cream can be like a cousin who lives far away. You don't see them often, but when you do, it's a happy, satisfying occasion. And lasagna? It's that favored uncle who lives in upstate NY... The prices are reasonable enough, the food is plentiful, fresh and tasty, and there's a pleasant, down-home atmosphere to dining here. After we had been seated, a group of happy, Italian-speaking people came in to partake, and they seemed like regulars. Evidently, Dante's has been around for a long time, and I look forward to dining there again. Recommended.