I have seen this place all over Instagram due to their coffee, flights and some of their brunch entrées, and decided to go out for a birthday celebration with family. The portions, even for the appetizers were enormous so keep that in mind when ordering. The coffee flights were also enormous. They were not sample size. They were all full glasses of coffee, which is great if you're going with a big party of people! Something I believe is a must try is the avocado toast and their tiramisu latte! The staff is really great. They kept checking in on us and making sure we were all set and when we needed to alter a drink, they altered it for us no problem. This place does get very packed and does have a wait time so I would say try to get there early or call ahead to make a reservation read more

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Came here for brunch for my husband's birthday and I have such mixed feelings because the place itself is ADORABLE. The vibe, decor, atmosphere... so cute. And the food? Honestly delicious. We ordered the breakfast egg rolls, burger, chicken sandwich, short rib grilled cheese, and shakshuka, everything was flavorful and really well done. Food was easily a 9/10. Unfortunately, the service completely changed the experience for us. Our waiter came off rude and honestly a little condescending from the start. We asked about the sauce spread on the plate with the egg rolls because we wanted a side of it, and instead of simply explaining what it was, his response felt dismissive and bothered. The bigger issue was that he barely checked on our table at all. Every time we needed something, we had to flag him down ourselves. Then while we were literally still eating, he dropped the check at the table without ever once asking how the food was or if we needed anything else. When I questioned it, he said he "just leaves it there for whenever you're ready," but interestingly enough, none of the surrounding tables were treated that way. It honestly made us feel rushed and unwelcome, which was disappointing because the food and atmosphere deserved so much better. I was genuinely jealous watching the attentiveness the other tables received. I'd absolutely come back for the food, but I really hope the service experience improves. read more

Amazing place ! Amazing food ! Amazing service! Nice atmosphere and delicious food and very good coffee . Always want to come back for more . Thank you Crave for being amazing ! read more

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This new brunch spot has absolutely nailed it! Between the beautiful space and the amazing food, it's already become a favorite. It hasn't been open long and I've somehow already gone twice, which says a lot. One tip: get there early or be prepared to wait. My first visit was at noon on a Sunday and I waited about 45 minutes. The second time, I went at 9am on a Saturday and walked right in. For drinks, I tried their coffee flight featuring three of their bestsellers: cookie butter, tiramisu, and cinnamon. Every single one was delicious. For food, we shared the banana toffee pancakes, the Cinnabon pancake, the short rib grilled cheese, and the steak and eggs. The pancakes were phenomenal, especially the Cinnabon, which was my favorite. The short rib grilled cheese was out of this world, and the steak was tender and amazing . Safe to say... this might be my new go-to brunch spot! read more

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This BYOB place is very much off the beaten path in the middle of nowhere. I only found it because of a Yelp review. We were a party of 12 and I was the host, so I didn't really get any pics of the place itself, but it looks the same as the pics already listed. They do not take reservations, so it was a long wait. They pushed a few tables together for us, but we were still split in two tables of 6. Our server Willem started off on the wrong foot --didn't initially take drink orders for the 2nd table, missed taking one person's food order at the 1st table, and again ignored the 2nd table by walking off after taking the 1st table's orders (minus 1). It is a small space and they were packed, and he definitely seemed very overwhelmed. However, after the initial snafus his service got better. The menu is pretty standard classic breakfast/brunch items. Keep in mind they do not allow any changes -- no substitutions or even upgrades. Someone asked for onions and peppers with the home fries and the request was denied, another asked for disco fries with the fried chicken sandwich instead of the regular fries and that request was also denied, so disco fries were ordered in addition. The food itself was hit or miss. Overcooked and underseasoned home fries, overcooked French toast, basic waffles, flabby bacon, way too much bread on the cheesesteak (roll should have been hallowed out a bit), soupy mac and cheese (like didn't cling to the noodles at all). The lemon blueberry pancakes, steak and eggs, turkey panini, cacio e pepe omelet, fried chicken sandwich and disco fries were all enjoyed. I noticed a few reviews were some felt it was overpriced and I have to agree. We spent $50 per person for breakfast/brunch with no alcohol (make that make sense). Overall, an average experience not worth a return trip. read more

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probably one of the best brunch spots in the region! their menu is so robust and a combination of great flavors. I got the crème brulee french toast - it was delicious! my friend for the blueberry pancakes. the very compote on the side was a perfect add on. the interior is so chic, and very modern and inviting. our server was attentive and quick. definitely gets busy in weekends; but a perfect brunch spot! read more

Crave Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Swanky brunch spot in an unassuming strip mall. Once you step inside, you immediately feel a world away from the plain exterior strip mall facade. It's modern and sleek and full of energy. The food is good too. It's pricey but the quality of ingredients sets it apart from other brunch spots. I ordered the short rib grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough bread. It came with thick slices of sourdough bread, Gruyère cheese and a coating of short ribs and a side of fries. A little bit on the greasy side and a bit rich but it was delicious. Hubby ordered the full breakfast which comes with eggs, crispy potatoes and thick bacon slices. The Nutella empanadas were interesting and really good. The service was good. There's a good server to customer ratio. It was easy to flag down our server whenever we needed him. If I were to change anything, it would be to expand the beverage menu- maybe add in chal tea or matcha or hot chocolate. read more

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My eyes loved everything on the menu! And my pallet loved the dishes that I tasted.. Steak & eggs Delicious! Filet mignon Benedict Perfecto! Eggs Meuertre Heavenly! I can't wait to go back there... Their coffee / latte's also very good... Service was VG, and very nice interior/atmosphere (modern with earth elements. Definitely with the experience! read more

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Great job to the owners of this newly opened breakfast/brunch and lunch spot. There's a full service coffee and espresso bar plus plenty of tables with attentive staff to enjoy a relaxing and delicious meal. My hubby tried the 'full breakfast' with excellent creamy scrambled eggs, sausage, sourdough toast and hashbrowns. He loved it. I had a macchiato and tomato soup. We shared avocado toast with chickpeas and harissa. All was fresh and flavorful. Very elevated presentation and flavors. The tomato soup came with several crispy Wonton style fried cheese dumplings. So fun to eat. The food cost is on the higher side and the place overally is modern and stylish; we spent about $60 all together for lunch. Would go back since the food and service was great. The owner stopped by to check in. Always a nice touch. read more

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Newly opened restaurant with strong millennial vibes. The space is nice and newly renovated, but the decor definitely leans millennial. When we arrived, the hostess asked for my name and phone number without explaining why. I initially thought it was for a waitlist, but there were plenty of open tables and we were seated right away, so I'm still not sure what that was about. The food took a while to come out, but it was decent. The presentation was nice, though it felt overpriced compared to other brunch spots. I would definitely order the Short Rib Grilled Cheese again. Service was slow, which will hopefully improve over time as I visited when they were newly opened. Toward the end of our meal, someone came over to ask how everything was but didn't introduce themselves -- I assumed it was the manager. Afterwards, they proceeded to sit behind our table at the bar and began speaking negatively about an employee with other staff members, which made the experience feel awkward and slightly unprofessional. read more

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I've been here twice and really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the food just isn't for me. On my first visit, I tried a coffee flight with specialty drinks (blueberry latte, sugar cookie, cinnamon etc.), but none of them stood out. The coffee wasn't very strong and flavor profile didn't hit the spot . I also ordered the steak eggs Benedict, and the steak had no seasoning at all. We tried the tiramisu pancakes, but the whipped cream tasted sour and not what you'd expect. Pancakes are pretty thin as well . The manager was very understanding and comped the dish, which I appreciated. Because the ambiance is super cute and the service was decent, I gave it another chance. The second visit was similar--ordered steak and eggs and the southwest steak, and once again the steak was cooked well but had no seasoning. We had to add salt and pepper ourselves. The crème brûlée toast was okay, but the blueberry topping was extremely tart and had to be scraped off. We also ordered an iced mocha latte and a vanilla iced latte with oat milk, but both tasted watered down and lacked that coffee flavor. We actually didn't even bother finishing our drinks .. Overall, I'd rate the food a 2/5 (unfortunately not worth the price - it is pretty price for what they are offering), but the ambiance is easily a 5/5. It's a very cute spot with decent service--just wish the food and coffee matched the vibe. I might give it another try, but so far it hasn't impressed me. read more

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It s a fantastic spot with a truly fancy and welcoming ambiance. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at great. The food is amazing! Their coffee are another highlight, with great blend options that really stand out. Overall, a wonderful place for a cozy yet upscale breakfast or brunch experience. read more

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Went here with my wife recently and was very impressed. Its a new brunch spot in Old Bridge with a bright, modern, open setup. My wife had the tomato soup which comes with cheese wontons. We got an order of avocado toast that came with chick peas, pickled red onions, and harissa oil. It was a delicious, unique take on avocado toast. Wife loved the soup and wontons. I had the full breakfast that included three perfectly scrambled eggs that were silky and tasted great. Sausage, a hash brown, and multi grain toast completed the plate. Place was busy but service was still on point. Definitely worth a re-visit. read more

Crave Cafe - Avocado toast with chick peas, pickled red onion, and harissa oil. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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Came at opening on a Sunday morning and there were already people like myself in the parking lot. I can see this place being cute for brunch. Not a lot of light coming through the main dining area, which I didn't like. Service was on, all the time. Our coffee and water was always refilled. Chicken and waffles along with the shashuka were well liked. Avocado toast was mid, needed better bread and a better way to present the avocado. Check came out in a cute little box which was a nice touch. read more

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I come here like every week, the menu is diverse has everything and the coffee is great! Service is even better, everyone is super friendly and attractive! read more

Crave Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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Ambience: Overall awesome! New modem decor and insta worthy venue Cost: Definitely super overpriced! Spent $45/head on breakfast for coffee and shared entree. Food: Most of the food was average but lived the soup with dumpling. Service: service was good, server was attentive and had good attention to detail. Overall, waited for 45 mins at 10 am on Saturday coz they don't take reservations with 3 toddlers. So wasn't a great experience to start with. Wish they took reservations coz the 20 min wait was much more than that! (I understand you can't kick people out) :) Overall, good date spot or special occasion place. Not a spot I would frequent but definitely worth a try! Just be ready to spend some $ read more

Crave Cafe - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

The front of house is super cramped. The host stand is too close to the door. The food was great. However, way over priced for the amount you get. $16 for two pieces of bread and one cut up strawberry... doesn't add up. The ambiance is super cute and vibey! It's a bit loud. The server wasn't the friendliest. He seemed like we were a bother. read more

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Beautiful place with delicious food and great staff. I highly recommend a visit and we will continue to come! read more

Fun and pretty new brunch spot in old bridge. The coffee was delicious we had the special cinnamon roll iced shaken espresso- i had mine decaf and still it was so good. I also had the BLT the portion was huge but a little too greasy but the bacon was delicious. The service was good and even with it being busy all the food came out on time. I will definitely be making a return trip here read more

Met friends for a lovely breakfast. We were blown away by the presentation of all the items . Everyone really enjoyed their food. The decor is beautiful and service was excellent. The owner stopped by the table to say hello and was very kind. We will be back and it's BYOB. read more

Crave Cafe - Cappuccino was delish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Omg!!! I can not say enough good things about this place. From beginning to end. You walk in and it's gorgeous! The menu is vast plenty to chose from based on what you're in the mood for. And now the best part... every single dish we got (& we got a lot because we wanted to try eveything) was DELICIOUS. Standouts: speciality lattes, disco fries, crème brûlée French toast, crispy chicken Ceasar wrap, tuna poke bowl. Definitely pricey for a breakfast/ brunch spot but you're paying for the ambiance & great service as well. read more

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I visited this place with my two sons today and, unfortunately, the experience made us feel unwelcome from the start. Despite there being several open tables on the left side with mirrors, the hostess attempted to seat us right by the entrance on a very cold day (around 30 degrees). It immediately felt uncomfortable. The service didn't improve after that. Our server barely checked on us during the entire hour we were there and placed the check on the table just minutes after our food arrived, without us asking. The restaurant wasn't busy--there were empty tables around us--yet it felt like we were being rushed out. We spent $127 and still felt out of place the whole time. I even noticed other guests only received their checks after requesting them, which made the situation feel even more discouraging. Despite the experience, I still left a 10% tip as a courtesy. It's disappointing because I was genuinely excited to bring my kids here, but sadly, we won't be returning. read more

We hosted my mom's 60th birthday brunch at Crave Cafe, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The food was outrageous--every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our entire group couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. The biggest perks was being able to BYOB, and doing a family style meal due to the party size which made the celebration feel even more personal and fun. I worked with Maria on setting up this event due and she was incredible--so attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making sure the party went smoothly. While they typically do not take reservations, she went above and beyond to help coordinate everything for our group of 15. We never felt rushed, which made it easy to relax and truly enjoy the moment with family & friends. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such thoughtful service. I would highly recommend Crave Cafe to anyone--whether it's a casual brunch or a special celebration. We'll definitely be back! read more

Everything was delicious the service is amazing. Decor and ambiance were great. Try the coffee

Food .. So So. Way overpriced !! Service... poor.. unexperienced waiters Ambiance .... Very nice , Beautifully Decorated... Not worth the price for only Ambience Sorry for the poor review. Better places in the area for lunch! read more

Horrible experience avoid this place. They run there seat times by "who you know" several groups came in and dapped up the management staff and got seated after multiple groups came were waiting for over an hour. For instance a group of 4 came and were discussing right in front of us that they know the manager and will be seating them asap. The group were talking in a circle wow you got clout and can get us in but look at all these people. The host were just making excuses and were not showing any empathy for the over quoted times they gave out by over 40 minutes. The Hosts were also openly complaining about how rude the parties waiting were. IMO rightfully so since this is how you're treating people. Will never be back to this location and will advise all friends and family to avoid this place. This is not how you treat customers in a service industry. read more

Met an old friend last week there.. the decor is 10 out of 10. Very chic looking place ! The Waitress we had was very rude came over to the table did not even introduce herself.. we asked her for the coffee menu she said it's the same as always.. like I been there before ! So just order a caramel latte..also asked if we can have a grill cheese with bacon and she proceeded to tell us how she has to put it in the computer differently with an attitude. Not her fault there was something wrong with the coffee machine we ended up getting our coffee half way through the meal.. happen to speak to the woman next to us who got a list of coffees from her waiter.. read more

The place is beautiful, the staff very friendly and service was great. However, the food absolutely does not live up to the price. We ordered the Full Breakfast and Eggs Benedict. Both plates fell short on taste and portion for the hefty cost. The potatoes were way too greasy and portion size very sparing. The single sausage on the Full breakfast plate also greasy and disappointing. We were so happy coming into the place, it's quite trendy. Thought we discovered a new secret breakfast gettaway until we ate the food. Please save your money and frustration and go somewhere else. read more

Go just go!!! we went there for brunch and it was fabulous, the food, the service, the ambiance, did I say the food was great! I had the chicken and waffles and they were delicious, my granddaughter had the crème brûlée French toast that was outrageous. the portions were huge, can't wait to go back to try something new read more

The food was so good as well as the service ! I would highly recommend. I had my wedding brunch here and it was overall such a great experience. Antonio was my waiter and he was so attentive and accommodating. The owner actually came over and introduced himself which I appreciated a lot . This is a GREAT spot. read more

It's very cute inside. Service was fine. Food was fine but breakfast for 2 running $90 with tip is not going to generate a return visit. We'll drive to the diner. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Went for a Sunday Girls Brunch and Crave Cafe did not disappoint. We started with the disco fries and there was nothing average about them. The fries had homemade gravy and covered in mozzarella cheese. Our table had the pancakes, waffles and the eggs benedict. Everything was delicious and homemade. The cappuccinos with the monogrammed foam were such an aesthetically pleasing touch. The decor is beautiful. The absolute best part of this restaurant is the staff. Starting with the very friendly and professional hostesses. Our waiter who is the son of one of the owners, Maria, was the best waiter I've had in a long time. Very personable and when asked gave great recommendations. He went above and beyond to make our visit wonderful! The owners were present and checking on each table personally. This is a restaurant that the owners and staff take great pride in. The only thing that is disappointing is that a restaurant this good will definitely become so busy I'll have to wait when I return. read more

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Beautiful decor, though the food and service do not warrant the high prices. Very disappointed.

Overpriced! My husband's eggs Benedict must have been made with quail eggs, so tiny! We will not be going back. read more

Everything from start to finish was excellent! Fiancé and I came on a Sunday around 10:30 and were seated within 5 minutes at a cozy table with comfortable seating. Immediately greeted by our server who was wonderful. We both loved our coffee specials - the cookie butter iced coffee was to die for and he has the brown sugar latte that was equally delicious. I had the French omelette and he and I both would come again for that! He had a special pancake (Cinnabon maybe) and loved every bite. Throughout our meal staff checked in to see how we were doing, make conversation and make us feel welcome. We look forward to returning soon! read more

Ambiance is nice, with the trees matching the overall decor. Service is outstanding .Food was good, not starchy. Totally, a wonderful experience. read more

Writing this hoping the owner sees it. I absolutely loved your restaurant. The food was amazing, ambiance can't be beat, but PLEASE install a changing table in one of the restrooms. Your restaurant would be a 10/10 if you did. You are the perfect brunch spot for us mama's but today while I was there, my 5 month old needed to be changed. My option was either the bathroom floor or my car. I obviously took my daughter to the car, but changing a baby in the middle of winter in your trunk is not what you expect when dining at an establishment as nice as yours. I counted 5 babies in the restaurant when we left, so I am sure other parents had the same experience. I would love to come back often with my friends and our kids, so please let us know if you do! read more

TERRIBLE FOOD AND SERVICE! you are paying for the ambiance. I ordered the short rib grilled cheese and the meat was RAW it was literally red like they didn't even try to cook it. The waiter truly couldn't be more bothered with attending our table. They put onions in the coleslaw and the person that I was dining with was ALLERGIC. The waiter didn't care to even ask if anyone had allergies which is UNACCEPTABLE.It was 70 dollars for 4 ITEMS that were NOT GOOD. Not worth the money at all! read more

The ambiance is awesome . The service made us feel welcome and cozy. The food was awesome. The food was so good I had to order another dish so I can try at home. I truly recommend Crave Cafe! Beautiful cafe to lean back and enjoy coffee and conversations! read more

A must try! Went for a Sunday brunch during the opening week and was so happy that we did! The decor is beautiful! Not your ordinary place so much thought went into making it special! Not just food but an experience! The food was amazing! Starting from the lattes, to the omelets, eggs benedict and pancakes. All delish, fresh and beautifully presented! Cant wait to go back for lunch! read more