This is a lovely little find in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The food is good and well…read morepriced. Full bar and great takeout counter. Garlic knots are fabulous!!! My fiancé and I dined there recently early one evening. We had a male server who was a bit loud AND aggressive about placing our order. At the end of the meal (tip time) he came over and chatted us up. He asked me where I was from, as I have a slight southern accent. He then asked my partner the same thing. My partner referenced his religion rather than where he was from. The server then said 'oh, I'm cheap like you' then patted him on the back and chuckled. We both looked at each other and were like 'did he actually just say that'? We were stunned. I mean, seriously.... I guess we could have addressed it with management but we just wanted to leave. Everyone else has been lovely when we have eaten there. We won't be going back as often due to this person's behavior. So many other places in the area that we can go to without being insulted.

The food is fresh and well prepared comes out hot, they serve hot bread before your entrée comes…read moreout. The garlic knots and to die for if they are warm. Atmosphere it nice and clean. Service is adequate and if you are a regular you will receive special attention.

What a lovely restaurant! We went in for brunch for my cousin's birthday. There was potentially if…read morespace available for a group, however, we did make reservations in advance. The service was good, the servers were very kind and patient. My family said the oysters were really good, they ended up ordering a second round. The deviled eggs were perfectly seasoned and moist, great consistency. The French toast was excellent! It was a generous size, I ended up taking some leftovers. Grandma had the Parkside pancakes which was just delightful. Nice spot with delicious food and plenty of space for a large gathering. Would definitely recommend here.

The ambiance here is warm, inviting and was not too loud. Our server was incredibly attentive and…read morefriendly. The buffalo cauliflower bites we ordered were great! Crunchy and not soggy like some you can get. The wedge salad was not a tradional wedge but fantastic nonetheless. We split the brick chicken entree. I don't normally order chicken but it was moist and flavorful. The mashed served with it was a delicious homestyle mash. We ended the meal with the lovely peach crumble. Will be back if I'm ever in the area.

Absolutely love that garden state tavern is right where I live. Doesn't matter if I'm wearing pjs…read moreor dressed up they're very inviting and the e atmosphere is great for any outing. The staff is so great that I can't compliment them enough.

Garden State Tavern is a restaurant off Passaic Ave, with easy access of the main road and close to…read morethe highway. I found it very convenient that the location has a lot of parking. There is an entrance with a ramp and stairs. I want to say that the workers at Garden State Tavern are the best! Everyone is extremely kind and welcoming. I attended a private event as this location. The room that they have is big, with plenty of windows, and very clean. They allowed us to bring in a band so having our own live music was great! They offered food in buffet style. This included pizza, chicken, and sliders. I would rate the food a 3/5. The staff was very attentive during my time there, always asking if we needed anything else.

This was about my 7th time here and I can honestly say, I have never had anything that wasn't…read moredelicious . The food is always perfect from start to finish. Very quaint place. Not flashy, just very nice. You feel comfortable. Great food with no pretentiousness. Lastly, the service is always outstanding. Everyone you deal with from the people busing the tables to the wait staff are great. This is a definite must try!

Okay, I can finally leave an in-person review! We've gotten takeout on Mondays a few times for…read moretheir prime rib special. One of those nights my order was delayed and a couple of sides were missing, but they were extremely apologetic and even offered us a discount, which I really appreciated. Tonight, my husband and I decided to have a quick date night and finally dine in. I honestly can't remember the names of the cocktails we ordered, but they were seasonal, delicious, and beautifully presented. The bread wasn't my favorite, but I'm not taking off any points for that. It's free, and honestly, I'd rather not fill up on bread before the meal anyway. For appetizers, we ordered the cast iron shrimp and the slab bacon. The shrimp was so good. My husband thought it was a little salty, but I thought it was just really well seasoned. I'd honestly go back just for that dish. The bacon was good, but it wasn't as hot as I would have liked. I personally like my food piping hot, so that's just a preference. The star of the night was the Cowboy Prime steak. It was absolutely delicious, great seasoning, a perfect sear, and full of flavor. The temperature wasn't exactly what we ordered, but it was still an incredible steak. It came with vegetables, and even as someone who isn't a big fan of veggies, I really enjoyed them!! For sides, we had the hand-cut fries and a side of the corn risotto. If we had one complaint about the meal, it would be the risotto. It was overcooked and tasted like a basic risotto with corn kernels mixed in. It just wasn't what we expected. Thankfully, the steak was so good that it completely made up for that disappointment. We skipped dessert because we were both completely full, but we'll definitely be back. I also wanted to mention that the service was a little slow at the beginning. Once our server got to us, though, she was friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Overall, we had a great experience and look forward to coming back.

This used to be the old train diner. They got new owners and a new facelift and it is a wonderful…read morelittle addition to the community. Food is excellent and fresh, service is friendly and attentive, and the place is super spotless clean from the restaurant to the bathroom. Love this spot and I hope it stays around for many years to come. Support your small business.

Disgusting, DIRTY, DRY,BLAND,COLD FOOD !!! NOT Reccomended…read moreAT ALL! The waiter's are all miserable, they Absolutely do not have personality's . They all have attitudes and the manager is miserable , slams things and yells at her employees. The place is absolutely disgusting, there were roaches on the walls , rats running around and near the tables there are rat poop. The food they cook it like if they were in a hurry , it comes out dry, half cooked and cold as ice. They do not clean their tables . The tables are always dirty. The customer service is HORRIBLE!! The health department should really go out there!

Came from a distance to meet up with family for brunch..... Jack's Cafe surpassed all expectations…read more First of all the place is adorable inside and super clean... menu has lots to offer... we had some breakfast and lunch takers in our group and everyone left full and very satisfied. If possible to supersede the atmosphere and food... the owners are absolutely delightful! We need more Jacks and more Mariannes in this world... as genuine and kind as they come! We will def be back!

What a hidden treasure! Excellent food and service. It reminded me of having a quaint brunch at…read morethe home of friend. I would recommend stopping by this place.

I've eaten here a few times. Food is always great, very consistent on the taste. Staff is friendly…read moreand helpful. Nice open area, small sit down area for you to have your food. Love both the quarter chicken meal and these new tenders are terrific. Sides are also amazing, I've had the broccoli, green beans, and coleslaw often, really tasty.

Pass this on a regular basis, figured let me try it out. Only positives was the chicken was hot…read more(temperature wise) & the broccoli was decent. Besides that, not worth the $19.25 for half a chicken with two sides. No flavor, I mean besides the little bit of spices added to the skin, the chicken itself had no flavor. Chicken was fresh, so fresh it still had two feathers attached to it. Sweet potato mashed was ok, but not good. Place looks & feels tired, sorta like they're giving up. Wont be going back. It's average all the way around. I'm being generous with 3 stars.