I love this restaurant. The food come out really quick, and the seasonal menu was amazing. This is…read moreone of the first brunch spots where I can focus more on talking than hungrily waiting. My server, Elijah, was very observant and professional. He handled everything my table needed before us even having to ask him. I can't wait to come back!

I have been to willow and whisk 2 times. The food is amazing!…read moreA great menu with interesting snd very well put together selections. Different than your average brunch /lunch menu. They also have a good kids menu. Very good beverage and a coffee station plus wine selections including Mimosa. They have Excellent service . The wait staff very attentive and accommodating to your needs. I ordered the So Cal burger. It tasted so fresh and great ingredients. It is a Breaded chicken cutlet,sharp Wisconsin cheddar, avocado, pico de gallo, roasted tomato aioli, brioche bun. The bun was so soft like it just came out the oven and all ingredients paired so well together.The chicken had a crisp to the texture and moist not dry. I had the maple-Dijon salad as my side. To be dressing was so tasty with fresh lettuce. I fell in love with the freshly made pita chips and feta dip it was a shareable and menu special. I had a mocha frappe and the way it came out looked perfect! It was blended very well. Our waiter he also made it a pleasant experience. Very accommodating to however and whatever we needed. The ambiance is very updated and a relaxed vibe to it. It has a spacious area not on top of each other .They are very pleasant as soon as you're greeted in until your leaving out. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Note... I have gone before this for breakfast but I have no Pics. The breakfast was so good. Really fresh ingredients. I had breakfast Classic and lemon ricotta pancakes. Their homemade sausage and bacon is amazing!! I was 3 other people and they raved about their breakfast selections.

I recently moved cross country to Maplewood. Early on I discovered this adorable shop that serves…read morecoffee and brunch on the weekends and has a wonderful assortment of goods for the home. They also have a wide variety of nonalcoholic spirits. I meet with other writing folks regularly on Thursday mornings. Imagine my delight when I found the perfect gift for my daughter's 36th birthday at perch. I'm a regular and in intended to stay that way.

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

Met up with my college roomie at The Order and it was lovely!! The food was AMAZING!! I ordered the…read moreDumbledore while my roomie ordered the Harry in a pressed wrap. The food is plentiful. The server was super kind. The owner was very friendly and speaking with guests. This is such a cute little cafe with about 10 tables. They sell clothing from local vendors which was pretty cool. Theres ample parking in the area. There was no wait. The food came out in a timely manner. Food is plentiful.

Cute cafe in active area of South Orange. Came around lunchtime on a Thursday afternoon and was…read morequickly acknowledged upon entry but the gentleman barista. Everything was fine but I had a weird encounter I want to share in case others have also encountered this. Upon entry, I told the lady at the receptionist desk that I was dining solo indoors. She told me they were short on staff and had to order and pay with her before seating. First time dining here and didn't know how busy it was since the dining area was on the other side of the wall. Fine... no problem. Upon sitting, I noticed there were only two other tables and most of the tables were empty. There appeared to be two male servers tending to the dining area.. Food and coffee came out in good time and the server who delivered it was friendly. After I sat and paid, I saw three other tables who came and were sat - all receiving normal table service. (I.e waiter taking orders, pay at the end.) I don't want to assume anything but would suggest the restaurant look at their practices and either exercise them across all patrons to avoid causing anyone to feel singled out... Food and coffee were good.

Oohh la la. Came here for the first time for a matcha latte and was so excited to see all the yummy…read morelooking pastries. The staff was really friendly. If I hadn't just eaten breakfast I would have probably eaten one of everything because they all looked so delicious. The milk alternative they carry is oatmilk. Service was fast and the matcha latte was the perfect temperature. The space is inviting and they have several little tables to sit at.

I like to think of this quaint, no frills South Orange eatery as "The Happiest Little Bakery," if…read moreonly because the food is always delicious and the service is always helpful. I've never seen anyone not enjoying themselves here, which stands to reason when you're offering treats like turkey and jalapeño croissants and ginger bread with espresso glaze. Coffee isn't always great, but this is a minor quibble.

A little pricey but the staff is so kind. I had a BEC, iced chai latte, and almond croissant. The…read morecroissant and chai were pretty run of the mill but the BEC was so perfect. Cute little spot for breakfast!

Came here on Sunday. there was a long wait time for the brunch spot down the street. So, we decided…read moreto come here instead. this place is more of my environment. very casual. None of the 'Come with me, and be influenced'. My 3 year old song was able to act out a bit but not make a scene. I ordered the philly cheese steak and it was decent. was it with sliced wagyu ribeye with Cooper sharp cheddar cheese in a sesame seed Italian roll? No, but was it good and hit the spot. mos def. the coffee selection is also good. As diner a closing and going out of business..place like this fill my void.

Great prices, great service, and great food. I ordered the corned beef hash wrap with the mustard…read moreon the side because I wasn't sure how I would feel about mustard and eggs but it was great! The corned beef is homemade and was exactly what I was looking for. The guy behind the counter was genuinely friendly and welcoming to everyone. Not sure if he was the owner but he kinda gave off those vibes. The dining room was empty while I was there but a few people came in for takeout while I was there so I get the feeling that most people get their food to go. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area. I don't think you'll find anywhere else putting out food that good for so cheap.

I ordered delivery from here (DoorDash). It was refreshing to have an interesting vegetarian…read moresandwich on offer in a sea of meaty Italian sandwiches. I got the roasted portabella sammy on rosemary focaccia. It comes with tomato confit, pickled red onion, sautéed kale and olive tapenade, yum. It was quite tasty and even though it looked kinda small at first compared to gut busters from some other sandwich shops it proved to be plenty filling. I'd love to see more creative vegetarian offerings from Valley Street and other local spots as well. Thanks for an option other than mozzarella and tomatoes! I'm not vegetarian but it's nice to have a meat-free meal now and again.

The sun is bright today, the eggs are sunny side up and all is good in the world (mostly), so it's…read morea great start to a nice Saturday with a hearty breakfast! I'm traveling through NJ alone today, so I pull off I-78 in Maplewood and find the Park Wood Diner. This is an old school corner diner with a rear wraparound parking lot that's locally popular. I grab a seat at the counter and start checking out the menu. The breakfast menu card is tabloid sized and filled with choices on both sides and is available all day. I'm afraid to see what the lunch and dinner menu looks like. One of my breakfast favorites is corned beef hash and I get it with 2 eggs sunny side up with home fries and white toast. I love laying the oozy yolk onto a slice of toast and if there's any bread left, use it to sop up any runny yolk left on the plate. Of course, the yolk runs onto the hash and home fries, too. After this leisurely filling breakfast, can I even think about lunch or maybe dinner? I'll have to make a point to come back to see what's in store on the lunch menu. Maybe a pastrami or corned beef on rye or a comforting meatloaf? See you next time!

Two for two..... pleasant staff, perfect amount of selections and great breakfast... You can't go…read morewrong with the Hungry Man breakfast!

The owner is warm and welcoming. The doors are open to all walks to life and that is very…read morecomforting to know that this is a safe space. The food looks absolutely delightful and the reviews support how amazing the taste is! To the person who commented about the pride sticker and not being able to support this business because they support people like me... maybe consider grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting with someone who may be different than yourself. Some great discussions can be had over a good ole cup of coffee. You might learn something. I recommend a single shot of expresso and one of the mouthwatering sandwiches on brioche. My parents taught me to take the high road and treat others with love, id rather leave a note of change, than a message of hate. Peace, love and happiness

Located on a side street this cafe was very hard to spot as it's not obvious. There is only street…read moreparking for 3 hrs 8a-10p not sure the days but I believe Mon-Thurs. It's a very small homey like cafe where the few that were there seemed to have built a community. My mom and I came on a whim before a hike to the waterfall at Hemlock Falls at South Mountain Reservation. I ordered the avocado toast which had cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, crumbled feta and sriracha. While it wasn't overboard on the spice, if you are sensitive I would choose something else. My mom had the egg platter which came with scrambled eggs, bacon (turkey or pork) she had turkey bacon, white toast and the best seasoned sweet potatoes she's had. We also both had coffee she had a caramel latte and I had a white mocha, which were ok. The food was good but it was on the pricey side. It's a great spot if you are local otherwise I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here.

It was nice-looking and had interesting decorations throughout the store. Everywhere you looked,…read morethey had interesting artworks. The service was good. Guy was nice enough to tell me that they had switched to wraps instead of rolls. He also said the usual wrap also ran out, so they have a substitute. I hate to say the sandwich was just okay, nothing that would have me return there again, since it was just an ordinary THEC sandwich, which I would prefer to have in a bagel or croissant. And coffee was a little on the burnt side. Prices were okay. Unlikely I would make an effort to go there. Also, I found that I was charged 5 cents for a bag for the food ordered to go.

I love the decor and vibe of this place. There are antiques and old albums and plenty of cool stuff…read moreto look at . The service was busy but efficient. He managed to keep things moving while running into the kitchen, handing out takeout, and writing down orders at the counter. My turkey bacon melt was good, but I would have liked it warmed all the way through, maybe a few seconds of the turkey on the grill? I will go back and try more. Oh and the homemade chips that come with are good too, and bonus points for eco-friendly packaging.

I LOVE this place. I used to live around here and their coffee is so good! They even have flavored…read moreroasted beans as well. I always get an egg everything bagel toasted with their scallion cream cheese. LET ME TELL YOU there scallion cream cheese is one of the best scallion cream cheese's I've had!! They have a vegan, vegetarian, AND regular food options. The service is always better than average, quick, and informative. They always let you know something before trying/purchasing. They also have protein shakes as well. The ambiance is relaxed, elegant, and beautiful. There is plenty of seating inside, as well as outside. It's right in the downtown area perfect to take your coffee for a walk and explore!

The service here was great. I was slightly disappointed with my iced coffee as it seemed like no…read moreone emptied out the water in the ice bin so the coffee lost some of its potency. Our breakfast sandwiches were great and the easy parking made this a spot we will continue to visit.