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!

Great food, fresh quality. Waiter was nice and service was…read moregood. overall, best breakfast place we've been.

Great breakfast! I left my name and sooner than the 30 minutes we were forewarned, we found…read moreourselves seated. I got a waffle and the Million Dollar Bacon, my wife got an avocado toast and my daughter got eggs and potatoes. Everything came out fresh and delicious. My waffle, in particular, was excellent! We will absolutely be back for Saturday or Sunday brunch.

What an adorable restaurant! If you are looking for a cozy, beautiful brunch spot, this is…read moredefinitely it. They do offer quite an array of brunch items. When we sat down, the server brought a small bowl of complimentary popcorn, which was a welcoming touch. My nephew ordered the short rib benny and he cleaned off the plate. He thought it was a savory bomb. I had him try their horchata, which was his first time trying, and he loved it. I ordered the Thai chicken salad. I like that they use Goffle Road chicken and it came out nice and tender. The veggies were fresh and good quality. I also thought the portion size was perfect. I asked for the dressing on the side and the dressing came in two small cups. One seemed to be a mix of soy and oil, I think there was a bit of sesame oil too. The other was a creamy dressing. I was expecting, nutty, sweet and savory dressing, but it was kind of bland mayo like dressing. The dressing would have also benefited from acid like lime juice. While I liked the salad, the dressing was a let down, so I'm not sure if I would order that dish again, The service was wonderful, everyone was smiling and our server was attentive. I would definitely try again and next time, looking forward to trying some of their brunch/breakfast dishes.

White Maple Café in Ridgewood is such a gem. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit; gorgeous,…read morerustic, and boho with a really cozy, welcoming vibe. Everything here is clearly made fresh, which absolutely shows in the quality and flavor. The mulled cider is incredible, and their soups are truly to die for (comforting, rich, and perfectly done)!! I'm giving it four stars only because if you're in a hurry, this probably isn't the spot. Service takes a bit of time, but that's the trade-off for how fresh everything is. If you're looking to slow down, enjoy the ambiance, and have a delicious meal, this place is definitely worth it.

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.

Awesome meze platter. Our server was helpful with picking menu items. I wish he had offered the…read morepossibility of ordering more veggies or bread/pita bc there was definitely a lot of dip left over after one basket. The Turkish quesadilla w soujouk was delicious. The restaurant is clean, charming, and relaxed but modern aesthetic. I would definitely go back and try some other items.

Slowest restaurant we have ever experienced - we had the unfortunate luck to be stuck ordering…read morebehind a party of 14 (not sure why they didn't take our order first since we sat beforehand and were only a party of 3)- not only was the party incredibly loud, obnoxious and unpleasant but the staff was mostly focused on them - took over half hour to get water and about 2 hours to get our food. The worst experience I have ever had dining with our two young children.

Well, it was hot. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, a LoCal Burger, a chicken tenders and a French…read moreFry. First, the good. The burgers were hot. They were reasonable tasty. Avoid the frozen chicken tenders. The fries were fair but a bit soggy. I live 1/10 of a mile away. Shouldn't be a soggy fry issue. Look, in a pinch, this is a pretty okay fast burger joint. Just don't expect more than that and you won't be disappointed.

Ordered 3 burgers with fries and chicken fingers. Spent over $50. Was sent with one side of…read moreketchup. When I called to ask for more (I live less than .25miles away). Was told they'd do nothing about it. Considering the amount of money for kids meals and the kind of food (a burger joint), you'd think something as simple as ketchup would be a given. Wouldn't recommend simply because of the bad customer service.

It's a fair quick food place. Their signature burger is not bad for fast food. Chicken sandwich is…read moredry tho. I didn't like it. You can put in orders in kiosk or in person. A straightforward menu, burgers, fries etc. easy for anyone to get something. Tables and seats inside. Parking right in front but it's really crazy for rush hours.

We came here to grab lunch on a Sunday morning. The restaurant looked so clean and nicely…read moreorganized. The soda and juice dispenser, condiment and pepper sides were in front the counter, easily accessible to everyone. They were taking orders at the registers and there were 2 self ordering kiosks. The menu had the charburgers, different sandwiches, salads, shakes and drinks. We used the kiosk to put in our order. The order was ready under few minutes, really fast service. We ordered multiple char burgers and a chicken sandwich with side of fries. The food tasted fine to us. Charburger was a decent size, patty was cooked well with melting cheese on top. I wish they had grilled the bread. The soda machine also didn't have enough gas for fizz in the drinks. This was my first time trying Habit grill. Though the interior was nice and service was quick, the food tasted so unexciting. By the way, if you sign up for a rewards account, they give a free charburger, so do it before putting in your order.

In the heart of Ridgewood, a trendy and pretty spot for a hot or cold coffee or tea and pastry, and…read morebreakfast, lunch or brunch. When you walk in, you order at the counter and then take a number to a table. We ordered the egg breakfast plate (eggs, toast, potato fritter, 2 pieces of bacon) and the spinach quiche with salad. The food felt like it could have been sitting on the counter for awhile since none of the elements were very hot. But the taste was good, especially the quiche and scrambled eggs. Their pastries were very photogenic but also pricey for the size (hence the trendy nature). There are many small tables and then a few large or medium ones. I would avoid this place on weekends and holidays when more people will venture here. On a weekday late morning, there were plenty of customers sitting with a coffee and working or chatting and enjoying a bite, but you could find a seat. There's someone who comes around to bus tables but you can also leave your plate or cup at the table. Many customers had perfectly coifed hair and were very put together, not the atmosphere that appeals to me. But many people like that. They have a small parking lot in the back but there's also paid street parking.

A very trendy place new in Ridgewood, apparently people used to wait an hour to get in ....?…read more It's huge and can accommodate many, and we need to line up to order and pay before getting the order number to be seated. We were quite disappointed with the food, especially with the Croque Madame - not the usual bread loaf but in a croissant and not grilled enough. Shashuka was pretty good and the coffee (latte) was good, just that the drinks came in disposable cups instead of cups. Not sure what all the rave is about.... The dessert looked really good so maybe next time we could go for coffee and cake.