This diner was such a cute little spot for breakfast/lunch. My friends and I went in around 12 PM…read moreon a Sunday and it seemed pretty busy. I got the Western Omelet, and it was your standard no-frills omelet that was generously portioned with crunchy homefries! Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive; she frequently came to our table to check if we needed anything. She even beat us to the punch with extra napkins the moment a soda spill happened. Would come here again for a cozy bite!

Way overrated. I ordered a breakfast skillet that came with eggs, bacon, sausage and cheese…read more Arrived the entire bottom of the skillet was filled with marinara sauce. It was absolutely disgusting. On top of that my friend asked for a fresh cup of coffee when the bus girl walked over. The girl came back with an empty to-go cup...no coffee. Fun fact - This girl also works at the Dunkin nearby and has screwed up my order numerous times.

(Four and a half stars) Stopped in for brunch on Tuesday 3/10/26. I'm not from around Hackettstown…read moreand didn't have coins with me to feed the street meters, and the small private parking lot was full -- but to my good fortune a couple of men gave me four quarters (I paid them back despite their demurring; a good omen). Versac is a fairly small space with several tables. It has a nice vibe and (not to my taste) rather loud music. I ordered an arepa with white cheese and scrambled eggs, and coffee (served in a paper cup with milk foam). The coffee was excellent, the food very good. Service was a little spotty, but acceptable (not a deal breaker). If I find myself in the area again I would certainly go back for a meal: the menu is extensive and I would love to try several other dishes. Quite an enjoyable meal, and a good value. Recommended.

Really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. I'm used…read moreto being served chicharron in chunks. What I was served here was strips; the pieces were too tiny, not enjoyable at all. The chicken burrito was dry & not very flavorful. The carne asada was lacking flavor as well. The rice & tostones were fine.

Came here for my birthday and cannot say enough good things. Started with the bread, which is a…read moregenerous portion of crispy, fluffy bread with butter. The tuna crudo was fresh with nice acidity, and I loved the plate it came on. The foie gras was extremely rich and savory, and the risotto underneath was cooked perfectly. The rabbit ragú is such a unique dish. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the rabbit was so tender, and the sauce was excellent. Not pictured is their take on fries, which are thick but still extremely crispy and delicious. We were between the orange dessert and the chocolate cake, and they surprised me by bringing us both, which is indicative of how good the service was. It's a cozy place that I would absolutely visit again. Overall: 4.8/5

***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

Food was awesome, and the staff was friendly! They have a large variety of items,…read moreAmerican/Italian/Spanish. And the Tres Leche cake is delicious.

Coffee is nice and strong but not ashy. Great selection and the staff is awesome. Opens a little…read moreafter 7am

Wow. Don't let this place fool you. It's a sleeper. I got a variety of doughnuts, danishes, and…read morebread. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The rolls. The rolls!! THE ROLLS!! Perfect. You have to stop in there.

They don't serve bagels. No one was in the store. Only 20% of the display cases had anything in…read morethem.

This might be the most rude group of people I've ever had to deal with at a coffee shop. I've gone…read morein there for three straight days, buying a cuppa coffee, something to eat, and as I went up to the counter to get a refill, always asked towards a charge for the refill. Answer was no great. On the fourth day went in same sequence ordered coffee paid for food and then went to get a refill. Coffee was told that would be $3.75 cost of a new cup of coffee which took me my surprise of course I love people know that I've been there for three straight days and it was never the policy, and they literally started laughing at me looking at one another, not looking at me insane. I think I got lucky literally insulting me to my face and behind my face. Never offering any type of explanation or anything of the sort test literally laughing at me. So if you want to be laughed at if you want to be insulted, if you want to make an explanation about how the rules changed this is the place to go how ignorant some people should not be in the Service business, and everyone behind the counter should not be in the surface business

You can tell how fun the vibe is at The Coffee Potter as soon as you walk in. All of the baristas…read moreseem like friends, and are smiling and having fun behind the counter. I liked this and thought it made the vibe really inviting. The only thing is that they were super busy between the counter and the drive-thru, so my coffee took a while. This is fine because it's a fun place to hang out, but may not be great if you're in a rush! I listened to the baristas rec and ordered the Iced White Mocha. It was more like a dessert than a coffee, but delicious nonetheless! The also added some whipped cream for me which made it even more indulgent. I'd love to come back to order another and stay a bit longer!

I highly recommend this spot to anyone who is looking for authentic, fresh, and incredibly…read moreflavorful baked goods. Everything tastes like it just came out of the oven. Their pan de bono is absolutely delicious: warm, soft, and perfectly cheesy with that slightly crisp exterior. It's the kind of treat you crave again the minute you finish it! I've tried several items here, from their wide variety of baked goods to their hot food options, and every single dish has been exquisite. The hot meals are flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying. The name truly says it all - "Rico" means delicious, and that's exactly what you get. Everything I've tasted lives up to that promise. The combination of fresh flavors and authentic recipes make this place stand out.

For as long as I've known this place was here, I've always wanted to try it. So glad I FINALLY did!…read moreLots of baked choices. Lots of cooked food. Lots of cakes. So much to choose from in a tiny space! I totally copied the man ahead of me and ordered everything he did. I told him I'm gonna blame him if it wasn't good but there was no need. It was DELICIOUS! So fresh and insanely reasonable in price! Even my friends were surprised when they heard the total! They have a few cafe tables & the place is clean enough to enjoy your meal. They're gonna get sick of me... im gonna be a regular now! Yummmm!

My friend was in the mood for a burger and disco fries (it was lunch, not the middle of the…read morenight-iykyk) Disco fries come smothered in gravy and covered in mozzarella cheese. She was very happy and her craving satisfied. I opted for the Greek wrap-no onions. It was good but the tzatziki sauce was watery and Contained a lot of dill, so I didn't use it. Our server was very attentive and let us sit and chat. It's always a good place to grab a bite and if you can, sit in the back booths where you have a view of the river. Save room for desert! They look fabulous!

Those of you from the Hackettstown area are well aware of the River Star Diner. For those of you…read morejust passing through you can be reassured that your meal will be good. From omelettes to double cheeseburgers with fries you'll find something you like. Next time you're in the area and stop bye. Tell them Dr. Nick sent you. Enjoy.

We came here for Mother's Day and had a delicious early dinner. We ordered Burrata Rustica and…read moreFried Calamari for apps: the burrata was smooth, creamy, and fresh tasting and the fried calamari was tender, though the sauce was a little too sweet and there was a little too much of it for my liking. My mom and I had the Veal Scallopini for our entrees and it was wonderful- cooked perfectly and the tagliatelle was a nice al dente. My husband really enjoyed his Rack of Lamb and received it very rare, just like he requested; and my dad loved his Halibut special in a pomegranate sauce that was also nice and tender. For desserts, I had the Creme Brulee which was melt-in-your-mouth good, my husband had the raspberry sorbet which he really liked, and my dad had the carrot cake, also very good. The service was also excellent, with Mattar himself coming to say hello. Overall, a very satisfying experience- will definitely go again!

I have been coming here with fantastic experiences for years.....I cannot believe that I have yet…read moreto do a well earned positive review (mommy-brain in full effect LOL) Year after year the atmosphere, service, food, and libations have been stellar. The owner also consistently walks around to ensure that his guests are happy, for years! This time we started with the soup special, Guinness beef stew, SO good. Then we had the oysters which were delicious. For our entrees, I had the branzino which was also delicious. My hubby got the short rib pastrami special...WOW! We thought it was going to be a type of Reuben sandwich, but it was a platter, and it was amazing, so I'm glad it was suggested to us by the staff. We normally don't have room for dessert, but we made sure to try one of them since they are all homemade; we tried the red velvet cake, which was really good! Our dinner and dessert beverages also complemented our meals. This is definitely a place you want to try!

The food truly exceeded expectations. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and packed with…read moreflavor.What impressed me just as much was how affordable everything was. For the generous portions and outstanding quality, the prices were more than reasonable. It's rare to find a place that combines freshness, flavor, and value so seamlessly.

Great food every time. I give it 8 stars on food. Been going there since opened. No hesitation …read more Great place