THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ PHENOMENAL FOOD!!!!! ++++ Miso Marinated Salmon - Was absolutely delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly, wasn't dry and still moist. The citrus scented wild rice was excellent too. ++++ Truffle Burger - Honestly, one of the BEST burgers I've had in a longggggg, longgggg time. Everything was perfect about it - the caramelized onions, gruyere on top, bacon, truffle aioli, and, of course, the burger itself. The patty was dripppping with juices with every single bite and cooked to medium excellence. Oh, and those truffle fries that came with it? To die for! Loved the thinness of them and there was PLENTY of it to go around. ++++ Kids Macaroni & Cheese with Fruit - Relatively simple, but the creamy kind of mac and cheese. Kids absolutely loved it. The fruits were just grapes and a few little slices of pineapple, which we would have liked a bit more of. ++++ Kids Cheeseburger and Fries - Burger was DEFINITELY, without a doubt cooked well-done. It was a bit on the tiny side, but we still split it between the kids. Once again, fries were fantastic and there was more than enough to share. ++++ Banana-Rama Smoothie - Strawberry, banana goodness. Could definitely tell this was not artificial from the "true" flavor of the smoothie. It wasn't super sweet. + Service was very good throughout the evening. ++++ Food came out shockingly fast and fresh. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, on point and came by to check on us a few times. + Plenty of space inside of the restaurant, including an outdoor-indoor tent that is heated. + Decor was modern and contemporary, very clean inside. + Ambiance for dinner was dark and intimate, which caught me off guard because I thought it would be more casual, but perfect for group gatherings still and casual dine-ins. + PLENTY of parking in the large lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is shared within a little strip mall. + They take reservations online. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada! RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined from 5:45 - 7:15 PM on a Friday and most of the evening crowd was older and there weren't many families with kids. There were maybe 2-3 families with kids, but they left by 6:15 PM. Most of the groups were groups of 4, seemingly catching up during a nice meal. CONCLUSION -------------------- = I was pleasantly surprised by the experience we had here. I figured this would be a super casual Friday after work/school dinner with the fam, but this turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in North Jersey in a while. Food, service and ambiance here was excellent. Wish they had .5 stars on Yelp because Saddle River Cafe is as close to perfection as it can get at 4.5 stars!

- Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking available, even on a Friday evening during dinner…read more- Dimly lit interior with warm, romantic vibes; a decent amount of indoor seating, though tables are a bit tightly spaced; heated outdoor patio seating is also available - Service was very cordial, attentive, and efficient; waitstaff checked in multiple times throughout our meal - Food exceeded expectations: the Truffle Burger was cooked perfectly to a juicy medium, packed with deep, rich flavor, and paired with thin, crispy shoestring-style truffle fries; the Miso Marinated Salmon was light yet flavorful, also cooked beautifully, and served over citrusy wild rice with cauliflower florets--the squeeze of chili lime truly elevated the dish; the kiddos enjoyed both the kids' cheeseburger with a generous portion of fries and the kids' mac & cheese with fruit (mostly grapes with two pieces of pineapple--would've loved a bit more pineapple and maybe some berries) - Banana-rama Smoothie was thick, creamy, and lightly fruity--not icy at all, which I really appreciated - Small note: the website advertises an "all day" menu, which didn't seem to be available when we dined in during dinner

Absolutely love this place. Great coffee, great panini. I always get the chicken pesto panini. The…read moreservice is great and very quick. Very good atmosphere. The owner is there a lot serving as well and interacting with the customers. Great vibe, great food, and great coffee! I mean how cute is that bear espresso ice cube?!

Ordered 6 matchas and 4 coffees, but unfortunately, the matchas were completely off. As you can see…read morein the photo, they weren't green at all and didn't taste like matcha--they tasted exactly like Fruity Pebbles cereal milk. Disappointed since we ordered so many, hopefully they will improve their matcha or they probably should remove it from the menu.

Love this brunch place. For a span of several months last year, we had a recurring pattern where…read morewe would eat at Willow and Whisk, and while seated at our table enjoying our amazing food, we would make our next reservation to dine again at Willow and Whisk two months later. (Reservations are not that easy to make last minute.) The restaurant is big and open but always busy. Kids get wax craft sticks to play with and bend into cool shapes, which I find very unique and cool. I feel like there is a difference between a diner and a true brunch place. A diner, of which there are numerous in New Jersey, is a establishment that churns out inexpensive, and potentially excellent, but very standard breakfast food - omelettes, pancakes, benedicts and the like. A true brunch place, on the other hand, offers things like lemon ricotta pancakes, cacio e pepe scrambles, mushroom thyme omelettes and shakshuka. Willow & Whisk is that kind of brunch place, and which is rare in New Jersey. The food options are varied, very tasty, and with good portion sizes. I love the shakshuka and the mushroom thyme omelette. Oh gosh, when is our next reservation again?

We came here for brunch and overall had a good experience. The restaurant is on a corner with large…read morewindows, so there's plenty of natural light, making it a really nice place to relax or catch up with friends. The highlight was definitely the Stuffed French Toast. It looked beautiful, and I expected it to be overly sweet, but it was surprisingly well balanced. The toast was soft with a slightly crispy exterior, and the cream cheese filling paired really well with the strawberry compote. We also ordered the BLT+. The smoked bacon was delicious, but the focaccia was a little too thin and hard, making it harder to eat than I expected. The house-made sausage was good, just not particularly memorable. As for the coffee, it was probably the most disappointing part of the meal. The latte wasn't very smooth, and the cold brew had a slight off taste. They were both drinkable, just not something I'd order again. Overall, I'd recommend this place for the food and the atmosphere, especially if you're interested in the French toast. There's also parking behind the restaurant, which makes visiting easy.

I did enjoy my stay here for one night . The room was clean except for the glass on the shower …read more The gym was adjacent to the pool area and clean . Location is within walking distance to shops and food so why would they charge $15.00 to park as a hotel guest ??! To boot they don't tell you when you check in and when I called to find out what I was charged for they said there are signs posted as you park but I didn't see one at all ! Not okay management!!!

I booked this hotel as part of my husband's birthday weekend getaway and we are so glad we came…read morehere. The service is top notch, from the check in to the great service at breakfast. Thank you Gigi and Estella! Great breakfast service. The room is beautiful and comfortable with an industrial, minimalist vibe and a super comfortable king bed. The hotel is beautiful with lots of comfy places to sit and relax both inside and outside. The area is quite and peaceful surrounded by beautiful trees, a small lake style water feature complete with real ducks. If you are looking for an escape from the city life but can't go far, check out Marriott Park Ridge.

Came here with my mother and sister one day for lunch. Food was wonderful. The hummus and pita…read morebread was amazing! The service was a little slow, but I think it's because there was one woman running the show. She was very friendly and nice.

OUTSTANDING Restaurant!!! A Must go-to spot. One-of-a-kind…read moreMediterranean restaurant. The food and the staff are amazing. Warm, friendly and so accommodating. BYOB and also has outdoor seating. Food has a turkish sensibility. We have gone here 3 times and here is our food review. Falafel is cooked to perfection, crispy outside and soft inside.NOT greasy at all. Filling is mixed with delicous herbs giving a green tinge. Oh-so good! Lentil soup is light, gently and perfectly spiced. Not thick, a lovely puree. Cold Turkish Salad. So fresh and refreshing. Served cold. It is a Turkish version of ratatouille of a sort. Vegetables are cooked nicely and still have a little bite to them. The spices are on point. Unique and special dish. Shish Twood (Chicken Kabab) The best we have EVER eaten. Large pieces of chicken that are so wonderfully spiced (but not spicy). So moist and tender. Rice is amazing. Again so flavorful! They sometimes have bulgar which is equally delicous (my favorite). A special item that is rarely found in restaurants. Chicken Shawarma. Similar spices to the Kabob, small pieces of moist and tender chicken. Not dry like is often found at other places. Kufta Kubob. Mix of minced lamb and beef, again perfectly seasoned and grilled. Moist and delicious. Great yogurt sauce on the side. Thick and flavorful. Kufta Kabab Pan with tomato sauce. Same meat mix as the Kabob except in is a large,round patty and is underneath a light tomato sauce. Lamb Chops. So delicous! Tender and moist and perfectly cooked to medium as requested. Generous serving. Another perfectly spiced dinner. Mixed Grill. Kufta kabab, chicken kabab, and steak. The steak was delicous..tender and moist. Generous serving and a nice way to sample everything. Pistaschio & Banana Pudding. Homemade and a "don't miss dessert"! Thick and creamy and oh-so-good! Not too sweet. Really special.

Always nice to visit a small, cozy, hometown Cafe with various egg dishes, pancakes, waffles,…read morequiche, sandwiches, soups, and pastries (scones are excellent). You'll have a leisurely experience. The food overall is pretty good, and portions are regular sized, not large. I enjoyed the loaded eggs with potatoes and the huevos rancheros. We didn't like the eggs with corned beef hash, which consisted of rather large ham chunks. The orange and plain scones were crumbly and yummy. Now that they offer online reservations, I'm more inclined to visit because otherwise you risk showing up and having to wait (or leaving) because it's a small space. There's outdoor and indoor seating.

Finally was able to come and try this adorable brunch spot in Waldwick. My biggest complaint would…read morebe how difficult finding parking is because it's all street parking without lines. So one person parks wrong and it messes up the whole row. There is the option to park in the cvs parking lot but it is frowned upon. You can dine inside our outside under their awning which is lovely in nice weather. We opted to sit inside. The tables on the side we sat were definitely tight and close together. The food was phenomenal. I order the brioche French toast with home fries and two eggs over easy. Happy because they use real maple syrup at this spot. My home fries I asked to be well done and crunchy but they came out a bit mushy but still edible. My friend ordered their weekly special of a pumpkin spice waffle and she said it was delicious. Their coffee was average. Nothing special. The only thing I couldn't figure out was my brioche French toast or the syrup tasted like amaretto which wasn't that big of an issue I would've just liked to know it was flavored. Service was good as it was crazy busy but we still felt well taken care of. I look forward to my next meal here.

We came here on a Friday for a lunch date. We ordered the chicken alla Fallacaro and a Chicken…read moresalad with strawberry. Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary. What makes Giovanna's stands out was Giovanna's Cafe is a local favorite. If you were ever in the area please come by and check it out.

Always a delicious meal whether it's breakfast or lunch! Their strawberry basil lemonade is an…read moreabsolute must have as it's not too sweet and perfectly refreshing for the summer weather. There were a bunch of breakfast specials and we both ordered the lady liberty. You get all of their best: French toast, bacon, sausage, and two eggs your way. The French toast is always perfect and crisp. Their bacon is good quality and crunchy. The sausage here is hands down my favorite in the area as you can enjoy the crisp outer skin and a delicious sausage inside. Eggs here are great as they get them from Goffle Farms. I always prefer over easy. The toast here is always amazing and delicious as they use quality bread. Service is good however when we went to pay I was standing up at the counter and the girl working the register took people on line behind me as if she didn't see me. When we she finally got to me no apology and a bit of an attitude when she said "I'll get to you next". Other than that. I always enjoy my meals here.

First Watch at Montvale NJ. It's located inside a plaza with other restaurants and shopping/grocery…read morecenter. Modern and chic design. Love the wooden table, giving a barn vibe. We had a reservation so did not wait long. It is a popular spot for brunch for sure. The staff are friendly and helpful. But it was so many people, took us some time to get the order. Nevertheless it is good quality food. The tea comes with whole set. You drink as much as you want. Egg Benedict has good runny yolks. Waffle is ok for me. Overall a solid spot for brunch. Parking is a little crazy during rush hours.

My experience at First Watch was a complete failure in both service and management…read more We were a party of 7, seated at 12:00 and ordered by 12:15. Most meals came out around 12:30, but one gluten-free order was completely mishandled. One person in our group did not receive their food with the rest of us. We waited over 20 minutes while everyone else ate, and by the time we were finishing, he had only been given a small side of eggs, his main dish (gluten-free French toast) still had not arrived. We asked staff multiple times, politely, and were consistently dismissed. No eye contact, no updates, no urgency. Our server was absent for long periods (10-15 minutes at a time), drinks were empty, and no one took responsibility for fixing the issue. By 1:10 PM, over an hour after being seated, the full order still hadn't come out. At that point, we had no choice but to ask for it to be wrapped to go, since the rest of us had already finished eating. The most concerning part was the manager's response. After calmly explaining the situation, there was no apology, no attempt to correct the experience, and no effort to take accountability. Saying "I'll talk to your server" and leaving it at that is not an acceptable response to a clear service breakdown. This wasn't just a delay, it was a complete lack of coordination, communication, and basic customer service. Mishandling a gluten-free order and then ignoring the table is unacceptable. The food itself was good, but the way this was handled reflects very poorly on the staff and management. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this location based on this experience.