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.

I've never found a place locally that I could get a full Irish breakfast and here we are! The…read moreplace is full of Irish goods and they even have Shepard Pie that you can take home. The food was cooked perfectly and especially the eggs. The service was great and the place is beautiful adorned with many treats to take home after you eat. Don't let the small presence outside because inside it's larger than life. Transport yourself to Ireland and visit them today.

I've gone into Grace Rose quite a few times to pick up the real deal Cadbury Chocolates. I was…read morefinally able to get here for a quick bite to eat. This is not a full table service kind of place. You pick a table and order at the counter. The staff is always friendly there! The counter worker did seem a little frazzled today and mentioned that she's been non stop all day. The food came out fairly quickly and very tasty! All three of us enjoyed our food and got scones to go. I plan to go back with my cousin for a full Afternoon Tea. (And maybe some quiche to go)! It's very cozy and bright inside without being on top of the table next to you - def on the more casual side. Of course, I left w/ some Cadbury chocolates too!

Met up with a few friends at Graze, and overall we had a great time. The wait was a bit long, but…read morehonestly pretty reasonable for a Sunday. I didn't get to see or experience the ambiance inside but I'm sure it's nice - we were seated outside as eating was our priority! I ordered a matcha, and it tasted a little watered down, but still okay. The main courses made up for it. The steak was phenomenal and the sides had so much flavor that nothing felt like an afterthought. Our waitress also had a fun personality, which added to the experience. I'll definitely be back.

4.5 stars -- only because I've only been there once. Once I return, I'm sure I'm going to pop up to…read more5 stars! This tiny place in Ho-Ho-Kus was a truly lovely brunch experience. The food was fresh (how did they find a flawless avocado in the middle of winter???) and the flavors delicious. The service was outstanding -- weekend brunch was packed, and they put your name on a list in case you want to walk around town while you're waiting. Don't go too far, because somehow they're able to move the tables without making folks feel rushed. Each person we encountered -- the host, the folks at the counter, our server -- was nicer than the last. I got a bowl that had slightly cooked spinach, poached eggs, sweet potatoes and that GOHgeous avocado I mentioned above. One thing I really liked about this bowl is that it didn't have rice in it -- something that would've made it too overwhelming. This was the perfect combo and portion size. Someone else in our small group got the avocado toast (more avocado!!) and also said it was excellent. Definitely plan to return!

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?!

great coffee. limited menu with not a big breakfast line up…read more would definitely go back but probably for lunch.

Food is absolutely superb. Presented fresh, made with care, flavorful, superb. The prices are very…read morereasonable. The service is friendly and attentive. I had the short rib panini and the for salmon eggs Benedict. Both were worth bragging about to my friends. Only problem - can't go there at night but if you can eat by 3 pm - go there as soon as you can. Limited parking in front but plenty a short walk away Very pleasant atmosphere Great ambience

Beautiful Memorial Day brunch with the family! This new addition to the brunch scene in Allendale…read moreoffers plenty of parking and a tidy, well-run operation. First of all, the service was very attentive--everyone was smiling and checking in on our table's needs. We ordered salmon Benedict, ricotta lemon pancakes, truffle mushroom omelette, French toast, and egg with steak. Everything was 5/5.

10 out of 10!! My sister and I were looking for a brunch spot in Rockland. Though we waited a hr,…read morebut it was all worth it! We devoured our food as it was so good! Feels like light on the stomach, being gluten free was also a plus!!! I had the famous Ricotta and Berry toast and my sister had the Grilled shrimp bowl we also ordered Buffalo Parm garlic wings which was to die for!! Their lattes are also amazing and flavorful. Our server, Maggie was very attentive. She sees to it that we get what we need. She makes us feel at home. Wish this place was bigger because a lot of people are willing to wait hours in line! We will definitely be back to try other food menu they have!!

My wife had tried Rail Trail Cafe before and we had been meaning to get back for a while. It's a…read morepopular place, so we ran into some crowds a couple of times. Today we lucked into a table for a late Valentine's Day lunch! Definitely a cute and modern cafe with comfortable seating. Waitress and the rest of the staff were excellent. They had a nice selection of specials on top of a solid menu. We started with the Garlic Parmesan wings, they were tremendous! They were crisp and juicy and loaded up with delicious toppings! My wife enjoyed an Asian noodle salad. I loved the poached egg dish that featured Hollandaise, smoked salmon, and was served on a Portuguese muffin. Really nicely prepared! Unsweetened tea was also good. We look forward to returning!

A very long wait for a Saturday morning. Although we were able to get a table right away, our food…read morecame out about 45 minutes later. It was busy and with outdoor seating, people had a long wait just to sit down. It's a small place so in a weekend be prepared to wait a long time! The food was good. I gave it 3 stars because the lady (I guess she was the manager rudely told us to leave as there are people waiting to sit down. She could have spoken to us differently and we had just finished eating. Especially since she made us wait close to an hour for our food, she could've been nicer. The wait staff was pilot and pleasant. But she wasn't. Unless you're willing to wait and wait and have the manager tell you to leave rudely, I would go somewhere else or go on a weekday. I will not be back. I've been treated better at a fast food joint.

My wife and I just checked out the breakfast at Cafe Diem. Not our first time there but I hadn't…read moregotten around to reviewing. We lucked into a table immediately at around 10 on a Sunday. The restaurant is clean, bright, and modern. Our waitress was polite and professional. I knew that I wanted the traditional Irish breakfast and went for it. My wife ordered the Diem breakfast, the traditional eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries. She enjoyed her meal. I loved the traditional Irish breakfast, it included four different types of pork products. It also included two sunny side up eggs, toast, and beans. Perfectly filling, almost feel like I have to do a day of yard work at this point! They also have excellent coffee. We'll definitely be back!

The best brunch!! My grilled chicken wrap was so fresh and delicious! Omg the homemade pesto was…read moredivine and each item from the tomato to the chicken to the mixed greens was super tasty. Great quality! And wow the dill potato salad (made with some sour cream too which made it so addictive!) was divine. My mom loved her avocado toast. We really liked the little almond biscotti bite at the end. Lovely service too and so cute inside.

Went upstate to get my ring fixed...excuse to try a brunch place. Hubby found Ramona's, very highly…read morerated on Yelp. It was difficult to find as there is a small sign by the driveway leading to the parking lot and restaurant. The building is set in, not by the street, and there was no obvious signage. It looks like a simple house in the parking lot. Upon entering, the room felt quaint and cozy. We were immediately seated as we went during the week and it was quiet. Hubby had the pancakes with sausage and I ordered the omelette. The pancakes were tasty and not dense. The sausages were unfortunately 3 small breakfast sausages. For an additional $4, 2 fat sausages would have been nice. My omelette was good but I don't know if I would call it fluffy. The eggs were flat and the only "fluffy" part maybe that the inside of the omelette was slightly undone. Coffee was nice and rich. I gave this place 4 stars because there was nothing wrong and the food was good. Although this place isn't mind blowing, I think if I lived here it would be a nice regular place for brunch. Definitely a place to try for locals.

Nice little spot with a relaxed vibe. The coffee was really good and the croissants were fresh and…read morebuttery. It's a great place to sit for a bit, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Solid local go-to.

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!

An overall nice experience on a Friday morning at this little old casual cafe; they're only open…read more8-5 except Sundays. They also do catering. Breakfast is served until 11:30 and they have a a few egg dishes, breakfast sandwiches and French toast. We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast and liked the egg, potatoes (mixture of white and sweet, which was nice), and toast except the toast was hard pieces of baguette ($10). The omelette with potatoes was a pretty plate and good even though the cheese was initially forgotten. They also have sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza on the menu, the latter of which is made in a brick oven. The pastries didn't look that fresh or enticing but we didn't order any so can't comment on the quality. There's indoor and outdoor seating and service was very nice. They have a shared parking lot with other businesses and more parking out back. Very close to Hungry hollow food coop so make a stop there if you have time!

I love coming here. Grab a pastry, any pastry at that cause I haven't had one that I didn't like. I…read morewas surprised when I had one with cheese and spinach or broccoli and it was amazing! Also if you're gonna order a cold brew ask for the HOMEMADE sweet cream to top it off... so good! The service is always great! The ladies up front are always patient and kind. Remember this isn't Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts... so it's gonna take some time if you order hot food!... I haven't really sat and ate but I always find myself looking at the decor and the ambiance is of a small hidden gem IYKYK