Another trip to Meadows on a hot Friday in August. Arrive about 10:30. Place was busy but not…read morepacked. Four diners, seated at a booth in the back. Waitress immediately brought waters and took drink orders. I had the one egg breakfast with pork roll, home fries, rye toast. Husband had a sausage, egg and cheese croissant sandwich with a side of hot Italian sausage. Food came out quickly, nicely cooked. My one egg came with three slices of Taylor brand pork roll (it's the best). Lots of soft, crispy potatoes. Egg perfectly over easy. Waitress checked on us several times. Is it gourmet. Nope but it's pretty good diner food and fairly affordable. Service was good.

First time at The Meadows Diner. We lived in the area 20 years ago and back to see family for the…read more4th of July. My wife craved scrapple and I wanted some grits which isn't readily available in Ohio. Our entire experience was wonderful and the food was great. The service was spot on and they even have Smuckers Sugar Free Syrup. Meadows you added a great morning to a July 4th celebration and brought back lots of Jersey memories. Thank you so much.

we loved this amazing place! Our waiter, Marcos, was…read moreexcellent...attentive, professional, knowledgeable, and he anticipated our needs. We loved the food, the portions, the extensive menu, and the presentations. The "vibe" is so playful and fun....even the tables and chairs are fun. The place was clean and neat. We were visiting from out of the area, and went there on the recommendation of a local. We are SO grateful! This would be a true go-to place if we lived in the area...but, we absolutely will be back to this lovely restaurant on our next visit.

My son wanted tacos for dinner and I decided to go to a place that I heard good things about, so…read morehere we are. They started us with chips and salsa's. Chips were fine. Nothing special. My son got chicken birria tacos. They were amazing. The broth that came with the tacos was so flavorful. I got the carnitas tacos with rice and beans. It was all amazing. The carnitas were moist and delicious l. The rice and beans weren't too salty but had amazing flavor and texture. I would love to go back again.

Large diner with multiple dining rooms. Featuring both tables and booths. Standard baked goods…read morebehind glass welcoming you next to the cashier and host stand. Found it on a whim on Google when heading over to NJ for a marketplace run. Great value, good food, generous portions and friendly attentive staff. Can't speak for lunch or dinner but the breakfast was as good as it gets. Be sure not to miss out on the Lamp Post Diner.

Was surprised to have a short wait on a Sunday after church. Was told 15 mins, and it was about…read morethat time. Was escorted to our table by a lovely hostess, but that's when the stellar service ended. A woman came over to our table who ended up being our server to abruptly tell us to hand her the tip that was on the table. The table hadn't been bussed from the previous occupants, our server didn't acknowledge that, or greet us, or introduce herself, she just told us, "hand me that money please". Welcome to Jersey I guess! Anyhow, it's a typical NJ diner with an unnecessarily massive menu, extremely large portions, but still relatively fair pricing. Our server was clearly experienced, but she was very curt and not friendly at all. Food was plentiful and mostly enjoyed. The hash browns were burnt, and very different, as the texture under the top crust was like mashed potatoes and they weren't seasoned at all. The eggs needed salt and pepper also. The French toast was good. The French toast with apples was also good, but had too much apple and whipped cream. It was like a dessert. It's a diner so I wasn't expecting Michelin worthy food, but I was so put off by the service, it colored the rest of the experience.

Wife and I went this week. Tuesdays they have a special $32 which includes 2 drinks, house salad…read more(which was fantastic and they give plenty), and a traditional pie. First, the salad, enough and then some for two. Not sure what dress they use on the house salad, but it was awesome. Today (Thursday), I was drooling on the way home from errands about the leftover salad which I had for lunch. Second, the pizza, cracker thin crust but surprisingly filling. Sauce was delicious and fresh, you could see tomato seeds in the sauce. Still have leftovers in the fridge and curious how it reheats. Fantastic pie overall. Finally, the staff, as good as the food was, the staff was exponentially better, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going again (and again).

Order the boardwalk pizza! Very thin crust which I prefer. The taste was delicious, they hand make…read moretheir own sauce. I called to order and it was delivered to the car

Patio dining is where it's at!…read more We visited Filomena's Lakeview with another couple on a Wednesday evening. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink at the bar, and we were so impressed by how friendly the bartenders were. They were engaging and social. They set off our evening on a high note! My Pink Jaguar cocktail was beautiful and caused quite a buzz among the bar patrons! We opted to sit outside, and we are glad we did. The space is open and breezy but fully covered. No need to worry if a passing shower makes its way overhead. Steamed clams in white wine and Truffle fries for the table to start. Yum! All entrees are accompanied by a house salad or Ceasar salad. Our group ordered the Limone Chicken, Chicken Sfiziosa, Steak Frite, and the Eggplant Meatballs/Risotto. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. We loved everything. I know their linguine is house made, but not certain of the other pasta varietals. Cheesecake and Cannoli for dessert, because why not? Really nice experience! Our server was sweet and super-efficient. My only question for Filomena's Lakeview is "Where is the lake?" :)

Traveling in from Ohio for this week's 4th of July and stopped here before visiting family. The…read moreoutside of the restaurant was very large. We arrived around 3:45 PM without reservations and they immediately took us to an open table. Iced Waters were instant. Our server was very pleasant and she took our order. Bread quickly followed with two types served: Italian with sesame seeds and focaccia; however I was puzzled that it was served with a plate of hot peppers and onions in a juice. It seemed off but perhaps it's a Jersey thing. I've been all over in Italy and have never seen this. Olive oil would have been fine along with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Either way I skipped bread condiments. Next came the Fried Tomatoes topped with Lump Crab as an appetizer, but once again I had another head-scratcher, as this dish wasn't typical. First the entire dish lacked seasoning plus salt. Then red tomatoes were used and we all know what happens when you try to fry one. It turns to water after you cut it. The lump crab is what probably made this dish pricey but 3 thinly slices of a red tomato caught me off guard. Now for the final knock out: I ordered the Bone In Pork Chop and impressed that I was asked how Iiked it prepared? I said 145 degrees. She said, you mean well- done. I stated no, that would be in a range of medium. Lo and behold, it was fantastically preparation temperature, but it came topped with the same peppers and onions concoction that came out with the bread. I had no idea that this was a smothered situation. My broccolini was also a mystery. The mashed potatoes were mid. Now on to my daughter's chicken Parmesan: She said that it lacked flavor and had to add salt and pepper and also stated that the sauce was loose and there was too little of it. My wife enjoyed her Salmon. Jersey is cooking differently!!!!! I forgot to add: Underneath of my pork chop I discovered a mysterious piece of corn. I had no corn in my dish??????

I'm going to start by saying the food is phenomenal. Onion Rings are very good. I'd opt for…read moresomething to dip them in. Chicken Caesar wrap was huge. Needed nothing. The rice bowl that I can't recall the name of was a little hot but not overbearing but I also got chipotle mayo on top but you can pick your sauces. The chicken thigh isn't my preference but I give it a strong 8.5-9. Drinks were expensive. Understandable maybe at an eat in restaurant and even then I'm kinda side eyeing the price. Overall this is a solid spot to eat. So I figured I'd get the good out of the way. We ordered from here expecting a wait. It was Saturday so ok. 2 and a half hour preorder. Food should be done at 8. We get there. Foods not ready. 41 minutes later. I kinda was hoping the food was bad so I could write a horrible review but the food was fire if they could get their system or more workers to speed things up we would be a five star Update: Owners is cool by me. Explained the system when they didn't have too. Five stars. Be back sooner than later

got a truffle chicken caesar sandwich, mexican chicken sandwich, and plantains. you have to be…read moreprepared to wait for your order, but definitely worth the wait!!! the chicken was cooked amazing and perfectly dressed and seasoned. the plantains were delicious as well. our order was ready a couple minutes early too which was great. so many options on the menu i can't wait to try out, looking forward to returning

we were out hopping estate sales and I said to my husband 'where's a bakery?'. before I even opened…read moreyelp to look for one, I saw a sign :the bake shop by stella right in front of me! serendipity! walking into this little boutique of pastry is a pleasure. So many nice looking options, and pleasant people working behind the counter. they told me they've been in business for 10 years, we have just never driven by. I'm keeping this little gem in my saved places for future visits. the chocolate glazed was a fluffy tender cloud with a perfect chocolate glaze. the st patrick's day theme was cute, green sprinkles and a little hat decoration. also ordered the french cream donut not realizing it's one of the top options, it was so fresh and the buttercream was top notch. they also have coffee to go with your sweet or savory choice.

A cute and reasonably priced bakery with classic and unique flavors. My family swears by the…read morepowdered donuts and we love to stop by and try the other treats like cupcakes, cookies, and muffins.

Outstanding!! While traveling up Jersey turnpike from NC to Mass, my boyfriends never had "a real…read morephilly cheesesteak" and while avoiding going into Philly, this place was top notch! Customer service was excellent, very polite! And quick service. Even the owner came out to check on us while we were finishing up. I got the Jersey Philly and added banana peppers. 10/10 My boyfriend got the Motz sticks and regular Philly, Mr.Plain-Jane. And his quote "this is bomb and f***" &&& subs were huge! We could only finish half of each. Regretting only taking a Snapchat and sending to friends to brag instead of taking a real photo! Couldn't recommend this place enough!

Easily the best cheesesteak I've personally had and would give them 6 stars if I could…read more Meat was cooked perfectly, onions were spot on, and the bread held everything together without getting soggy which I feel like a lot of places mess up. One of the owners, Majik, helped me right away and ended up telling me a bit about how they got into it, which honestly made the whole experience a lot more fun. You can tell they actually care about what they're putting out. Will definitely be back.

So I was on my way back from jury duty and quite hungry. I made a stop at the bank and turned to…read moreYelp yet again. I was in the mood for a cheesesteak. Jakes was the closest place so off I went. I ordered a cheesesteak with extra American cheese and extra mushrooms. The meat and mushrooms were very good and the roll was long and mushy soft. I asked if there was anywhere to wait, and there was not. I sat at a tiny table where one of the employees was doing accounting it looked like. My only ding was that there was no place to sit as aforementioned. This is definitely a take out joint!

Just discovered their Grandma's Sunday Dinner for $59.95 that feeds 4 and it's fantastic! Called…read moreahead and ready in 30 minutes. Easy pickup with entree and pasta packaged separately each in its own tray pan with lid. Also comes with quart of soup along with salad and rolls. Menu rotates every week and is always delicious. They're just so nice there too!

Do you know that feeling when you start anticipating an experience before you get there?…read more Well this morning I was imagining a crusty chewy onion bagel with veggie cream cheese that provided a perfect flavor match perhaps with some veggie snap amidst the velvety cream cheese. Mmmm couldn't wait Well my dreams fell flat ... totally ... First no onion bagels so I ordered a poppy seed. Second it was the most abysmal looking poppy seed bagel almost absent of poppyseeds. I am looking at my uneaten half and counting seeds ... 1, 2,3 ... NINETEEN totals poppy seeds on half the bagel. Third, the bagel's surface was let's say "flexible" to the touch. Yea ... no bagel crunch to the bite almost soft but still bagelish chewy. But, I did order a poppyseed bagel, right? Fourth, that "veggie cream cheese" had a rather unique taste with absolutely no crisp veggies in the mix just a collection of veggies colorful specks that hinted at the original source. Do they use dehydrated veggies dust to create their Veggie Cream Cheese? Truly a mystery and about a quarter of my bagel ended up in the trash. Don't sit near the door on a cold day because you will sense the outdoors. I will take the blame for this one since I chose my table but I needed the space. The coffee was good ... service friendly and prompt ... and they were busy, which means people not resembling me like their "bagels." So two stars for what I was missing. I do know there are other locations nearby so in the future if I want a "real" bagel or a poppyseed bagel with poppyseeds and veggie cream cheese that tastes ... well I know where I won't go.

Good but expensive It's a lot of money for a bagel…read more No ambiance to talk about Service was fine.