Stopped for breakfast and don't regret it. Food and presentation was good. The waitress was super…read morenice. The restaurant was quiet and had a good vibe.

Went on a saturday morning and it was very busy, but we were luckily sat without having to wait. I…read morecould tell how popular the place was just from the full parking lot. The seating area is kind of small so the tables are pretty close together. Server was pleasant and the food/drinks came out fast. The french toast was amazing!! I usually don't finish my whole meal, but I absolutely cleared the plate. The breakfast sandwich was good too and the fries were cooked perfectly. I'd come back specifically to try the other french toast options. I enjoyed my time here and will be returning.

Lunch Date w/ my Boo 10 outta 10 The menu can be over stimulating because they're so much to…read morechoose from. Portion size is GREAT, especially if you're a foodie. Staff are sweet and down to earth. Establishment is not good for a LARGE group but it's good for a suggested party of 4 or less. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be back. Bon Appetite

Diner right across from the train station- hence the name :)…read more Parking is street and nearby lot all meter. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I met a colleague for brunch on a weekday and appreciated the festive decor felt very homey. Menu offers variety, but we both ended up ordering crepes one savory and one sweet. The savory one comes with a side of fries. Both were good, I think I prefer a thinner crepe but the savory one offered a thicker one so it was pretty filling. Overall 4/5 for value and execution. Not necessarily a destination spot but conveniently located and a decent option if you're looking for a quick bite. Pricing of the rest of the menu was on the pricey side for the diner feel.

The staff here was so friendly. Parking is easily accessible as they have a lot. The waitress did…read moreoffer some suggestions when we asked her what she would order as we were super indecisive. The food was great, fresh and tasty. It wasn't too busy when we went and the place was very clean and spacious. I can't wait to go back!

I was always curious about this place whenever I dropped off my son at Kean University. He tried…read morethis spot and said it wasn't bad. I finally got the chance to try this spot. Too bad, it wasn't a good experience. The place isn't special. It's just your typical old diner. Some people like that charm, so people don't. St least, the place was clean and large enough to accommodate a group of over twenty people. The staff was friendly and did their best to serve such a large group. Unfortunately, the food was subpar. It wasn't my worst experience at a diner, but it wasn't good. My soup came in a hot bowl, but the actual dish was lukewarm. Others had it cold. That and the pasta salad were very, very bland. My chicken salad sandwich, on the other hand, was just salty. I really didn't like it. I finished it because I was that hungry. I left with a bad feeling having been full with food that just wasn't good. I wonder why my son likes this place. He said the stuff he orders were ok. He did say the their tiramisu was horrible. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe they just couldn't handle a large group at once. I dunno. Unless I am really hungry in the area and there is no other place open to eat I won't be coming back.

I have been a few times for early breakfast and brunch and it never disappoints. The waiters are…read morevery friendly and accommodating, the food is delicious and diverse (gluten free and vegan dishes) and I love the "industrial dinner nostalgia" vibe of the decor. I recently moved to the area and it has become my go-to for an early meal with family and friends.

I had been to Toast in Montclair several times but finally tried their Cranford location -…read moreconsistent experience! Cranford location is airier and brighter - doesn't feel as cramped! Our waitress was great with timely service and great recommendations off the menu. I went with the California Scramble - good but wish there were more eggs than the huge portion of potatoes (although they were delicious!) Our table also split the pancake flight - we subbed out the Lemon Poppyseed for the seasonal pumpkin pancake and holy cow were the good! Pumpkin and Carrot Cake Pancakes were fantastic but the Red Velvet left something to be desired. Overall a great spot for brunch with something that is sure to please everyone.

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!

Chat & Griddle is a hidden gem! The food is delicious, the portions are generous , and the…read moreatmosphere is warm and welcoming. Frank, the owner, is amazing--so friendly and truly cares about his customers They catered for me and the antipasto was outstanding beautifully arranged on a large wooden board with incredible presentation Everything was fresh, flavorful, and a big hit with everyone. Highly recommend for dining in or catering--you won't be disappointed!

So nice to find a cafe that's open this late on a weekday evening- open until 9pm! It looks like…read morethey also have special jazz events on certain nights, and are open for brunch and select dinner items. Ambiance is so cozy. At night they have a few candles lit, and the art on the wall adds to the atmosphere as well. - Truffle Tater tot's (5/5): decadent, fluffy, crunchy, nicely seasoned with horseradish dip- it's great! Next time I would want to try any speciality drinks or heavier brunchier foods. Ty for reading :^)

Everything about this place is casual and laid back - from the unconventional dishware, (I got…read moreserved a latte in a Centennial College mug) to the homey layout and live music, it all makes you feel welcome and cozy. Staff is nice and will meet you where you're at - if you're there to work and enjoy the free WiFi, they'll be there when you need anything. If you're in for a quick dinner, they're very attentive! Food is OK, with vegan and GF options available. Some food items, especially the sides can be hit or miss. Ive had the cole slaw and house salad and they were not on my favorites list. I'd say, personally since I enjoy a good breakfast, the options for brunch are best.

The absolute best diner I've been to…read more The place itself is stunning. It's newly renovated but still has a diner feel, just with some upgrades like a live DJ and a solarium-like addition. Parking is also highly convenient. The menu is extensive and I can't wait to go back to try everything they have. There are the classic breakfast items of course, but they also have some innovative dishes or familiar dishes with a spin. I ordered the jerk chicken pasta which was spicy, so flavorful and also a great portion size. Others in our party ordered pancakes, which were so fluffy, eggs, fried chicken, fried catfish and more. Everything was fried to perfection and the catfish tasted like it had literally just jumped out of the ocean. Our waiter was super nice and we had a big party so I'm sure it wasn't easy. My only suggestion is that they make their hot drinks hotter. Other than that, I'd seriously come back every weekend.

READ FULL REVIEW!!!…read more March 2026: First time at this establishment was just ok. Hosted a very small get-together here (5 guest). Atmosphere was nice. Music was wayy too loud to hear the person you're sitting next to. Food was tasty and fresh. Coffee was good with great creamer selection (at the time). Our server was my least favorite part of this experience. He was over the top with his energy and upscale tactics (pushy with getting us to order extra drinks and appetizers despite declining). I was hosting this event and did not need him selling us after already being told "no, thank you" twice. It was awkward and ultimately changed the vibe. He hardly checked on us after that encounter and we constantly had to remind them about request that were never brought out to the table. Staff needs to be trained better. This was just an ok experience. April 2026 : What ultimately lead me to write this review was my 2nd experience at this diner. The server was a lot better than our first experience, but we did run into a few too many problems. First, we ordered coffee and are informed that per managements request, we can only have half-half or cream with our coffee. Previously they had French vanilla creamers and other flavored creamers but I guess management decided to save on the additional cost. This was a bummer especially realizing that they could easily afford creamers. This restaurant easily pulls at least $150,000 per week in revenue, so I didn't understand cheapening out like that. I still ordered the coffee. When it came to the table I added the cream into the cup only to find something floating in the coffee. I send it back and ask for a new cup, which the server politely provided. We order our meals and all goes well. Eventually two of the three meals come out and we wait for the final plate to come out. It's common courtesy to wait for everyone to have their meal before eating, so we wait. We wait about 6-7 minutes and the final plate comes out only for it to be cold. All of us ordered breakfast, so you can imagine trying to eat cold egg, potato, and sausage. We ask for the waiter, but before he could get to us the manager passes by and we let him know the issue. He takes the plate to the back and about two minutes later he comes back with the same exact plate. Before the manager arrived to take the plate away, I saw the guest split the egg half and add black pepper on everything so we knew it was the same plate and food she started eating off of that was reheated onto the kitchen grill where other food is being prepared for guest. The manager informs us that he had the chef heat the food up on the griddle and that it should be a perfect temperature. We refuse to accept the plate because it was reheated and not remade entirely. We were shocked that this was the solution even being offered. Reheating food on the griddle seemed unsafe (contamination risk, diseases, illness, etc) and offensive. No one pays these prices to have reheated breakfast served to them. I could've just made that at home for a fraction of the price. We politely refuse the reheated plate and he apologized and took the plate to the back. The server comes over to see what the issue is and we explain everything. He says that he will look into it and take that meal off the bill. Now I'm frustrated because one out of the three of us aren't eating anything and the experience was off. At this point, I'm not eating my meal but the 3rd guest is eating. So the guest who sent their plate back and myself are waiting for the 3rd guest to finish their pancakes. He ordered a stack of 4-5 chocolate chip pancakes and was happily eating away at layer by layer. Eventually he gets to the last 2 pancakes and before he adds syrup he notices what appeared to be an eyelash or short piece of hair imbedded in the pancake. Picture of the clearly imbedded hair included with this review. He immediately stopped eating and looks sick. He had already eaten 3-4 pancakes by then and the idea that he ate more of whatever that was felt unnerving, to say the least. We both start looking to see what he's looking at and long behold the hair was there. At this point we are extremely frustrated and completely over this experience. Management did not make this experience right even after addressing all of these issues both separately and together. I felt like my money was not valued and my business certainly wasn't. They did nothing to remedy these issues and I will NOT be going back to this establishment. This restaurant may look visually beautiful but the service is not. Staff needs more training, music needs to be turned down, chefs need to wear hairnets and everyone needs to follow safe food handling skills. You're putting your guest and your business at risk ignoring these issues. I really really wish I had a better experience.

Went here with a friend on a Friday night…read more Here are my thoughts: Atmosphere: calm, between casual and formal Decor: the area I was sat in had clean and simple decor, tables with white table cloth, white walls with walls sconces Music: low Christmas music Food: penne & dayboat shrimp (they were out of shrimp, so substituted for chicken; it was good), rigatoni bolognese (I didn't care for it. It had a veal and beef ragout that tasted a bit too gamey for me) Drinks: spicy prickly-rita (very tasty), Jersey peach (very tasty) Service: great, attentive, friendly Good for: date night, family dinner, lunch Comments: Overall it was okay. I didn't really like my main dish but the other dish that my fiend got was good. The drinks were also good. Was lent a bad dining experience by any means, but not on my list of places I'm dying to return to.

Made it back with friends for brunch last year and forgot to review - I remember the service was…read moreincredibly slow, they have a really fun brunch deal but looking back not worth it. We barely got any drink refills and it took forever for the food to come. We had a good time overall but hoping they fixed this because the restaurants really nice and the dinner I had years ago was very good!

I came up from Florida for a business/ pleasure trip in Elizabeth and this restaurant was…read morerecommended. Very small and unassuming from the outside.I thought that parking would be an issue, however there was ample parking permitted across the street. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. I had a reservation, so was seated right away. The hostess and wait staff we very friendly, well trained and accommodating. My waiter took her time and described a little of everything interesting on the menu. The whole snapper and oxtails were cooked to perfection. Unique cocktails. Moody vibe music played, but low enough where you could hold a conversation without talking loud at all. The DJ arrived towards the conclusion of dinner and wasted no time in taking the beat to the next level. House 157 rivals any upscale urban restaurant in the Metro.

Chandler was great!! I listened to all his recommendations and he didn't disappoint at all.read more

We hosted a Wedding Welcome Dinner at Moonshine Modern Supper Club to kick off our son's wedding…read moreweekend, bringing together family and friends from near and far. From our very first conversation, Vic was easy to work with, offered helpful advice, and made the entire planning process simple and stress-free. Communication was clear, decisions were easy, and we felt completely supported throughout. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The appetizers were delicious and beautifully presented, dinner was excellent, and the desserts were fantastic -- and the warm chocolate chip cookies are a MUST. Our guests are still talking about them! The staff was friendly, professional, and personable all evening. Service felt attentive without ever being intrusive, and everything ran smoothly. The décor and atmosphere are upscale, modern, and fun, with a youthful energy that made the night feel festive and special. We are so grateful for such a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend Moonshine for any celebration.

One single drink , that is all we had at this place . We arrived around 3pm on a Saturday…read moreafternoon , to my surprise the place was completely empty and I was wondering why since it was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon . I soon realized why . Sat at the bar and the bartender hands us the drink menu , no greetings , no good afternoon . The kind of thing you would expect from a bartender since they would want to keep you at the bar . We each grabbed a drink and that was it . They must train their staff to be more welcoming and pleasant . We left after one drink because the vibe was just dead . Do not recommend .