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    Maria's Brunch

    4.6 (212 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shari C.

    Maria's Brunch has that cozy neighborhood cafe vibe that makes you want to linger over one more cup of coffee. *AMBIANCE* I went on a weekday for brunch around 10am where there was no wait. I was also excited that they moved to a bigger, brighter space. There's ample parking in the back or street parking which are refreshing changes compared to the old location. *FOOD* The menu has something for everyone, from classic breakfast staples to more creative brunch options. Come hungry -- the portions are generous and everything tasted fresh and made to order. I highly recommend trying their seasonal tiramisu latte (I seriously would order this everyday if I could) and their Tex-Fast Bowl which was decadently delicious. The drink was creamy with a hint of sweetness and definitely lived up to its name. If you're not a brunch lover, they also have other options like burgers, wraps, house specialties, quesadillas, and much much more! *SERVICE* Staff was friendly and welcoming, though the pace could use some improvement which I'm sure they'll figure out over time as they just recently set up in this space. Overall, Maria's Brunch is a great spot in Metuchen that's definitely worth visiting!

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    Alice T.

    We got the chicken pesto sandwich on ciabatta bread and the tiramisu french toast. We went on a weekday, so there was no wait. It seems like you can join a waitlist on Google, so I would double check it before going! They serve everything from breakfast to lunch items. There was plenty of seating as well.

    Gary M.

    This restaurant tends to get crowded for brunch so try to make reservations if possible. There are so many different things to try so I would suggest sharing with your group. The Spanish and brunch crossovers are one of a kind. If I were to suggest one dish, it would be the French toast. It was one of the best I've had. There is a parking lot but if it gets full, street parking is available.

    Beautiful avocado toast.
    Stu S.

    We tried their new, bigger, space midweek, on a Wednesday at about 10AM, so it wasn't busy. We were seated immediately and within a few minutes placed our order; the waitress was helpful and seemed to know the menu well. When our food arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it was beautiful. The avocado toast was just spectacular (see photos) and the cappucino had a cool design in the foam. The second thing I noticed was that my egg white omelette was bright yellow. Um, really? So the waitress returned it to the kitchen, and brought back my toast to eat while I waited for the new omelette. Really???? I watched as my breakfast partner enjoyed her avocado toast, and as my toast got cold. After my partner had finished her breakfast, my omelette arrived, and I had to request fresh toast. My omelette their "Best Green" was mediocre at best. My partner's avocado toast was good. The coffees were OK. If the waitress had been decent, and had some common sense, I *may* have rated 4 stars. But my experience was 1) mediocre food, 2) less than adequate server, and 3) outrageously expensive breakfast. Will I try Maria's Brunch again? Maybe, just maybe.

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    Tay W.

    Yes! Yes! YES! Highly recommend! The pancakes were literally the best I've ever had! They taste like they're made with cornmeal, and WOW! The Great Breakfast came with everything: eggs, bacon, potatoes, and pancakes. The prices were so reasonable, too. Our waiter, Dayvion, provided great service and had some really good suggestions. I'll definitely be back...probably this week just to get a short stack!

    Avocado eggsplosion spring special
    Lucille L.

    I went to the new location on Central Ave. it is a bigger space than Durham, but I'm not quite sure the staff can handle it yet. No water refills, waiting a super long time for the waiter to come around so we could ask for the check so I had to go to the front to ask someone. The food was okay. Big portions, but nothing we ordered was special. Wish the chicken and waffle used dark meat. Avocado eggsplosion was also just ok. My lavender haze iced matcha drink was probably the best thing. I would probably come back to try some other dishes. Some people around us had a giant dish with chorizo and things that looked good, so I may have to try that.

    Cinnabon French toast
    Michael R.

    First time trying this place with a group of 8 and it was really solid. Service was good and we never felt rushed. Really nice variety huge menu. The French toast was absolutely delicious and the tiramisu latte was also great. The burrito mex was ok but it absolutely fell apart and was really hard to eat, I'd try something else as my main next time. Would come back for sure though definitely worth the price

    Mexi churro waffles Big breakfast
    Latoya L.

    Came here on an early monday morning and was seated right away. I previously came to this place twice where there was a 90 min wait time so I left. Im glad I got to experience the great food. I was a party of 3 and we ordered OJ, coffee, and a hot chocolate. All generic, in a packet but that was ok. We then ordered the big breakfast, mexi churro waffles, and the grilled cheese special. Everything was delicious although the tomato soup wasnt a favorite. I would defiantly come back l. Make sure you come EARLY to beat the rush. I came at 8am.

    Pumpkin pancake
    Archie M.

    This is the best brunch I have had in north Jersey...and it isn't even close. Been here several times and have yet to be disappointed. The place is tight so utilize the call ahead seating for smaller parties and reservations for larger ones.

    Iced Oreo latte
    Nicole F.

    I've reviewed Maria's before and I'm returning to race avoid the Avocroissant dish. Every now and then I come across a dish that I'll be thinking about for some time, this was one of those dishes for me. Everything was super fresh! The croissant was super soft and topped with avocado, cheese, eggs, and bacon. The pesto on the side was amazing. I paired my dish with home fries and a sugar cookie latte. The location is small so there's always a wait (understandably). We were pleasantly surprised when our 45 minute wait time was only about 20. The service was super friendly and efficient. I hope to be able to catch these seasonal offerings again soon!

    Hash browns! Cheese omelet! Bacon!
    Tami I.

    Beautiful establishment! Great service! Efficient! Beautiful comfortable place! Very kind & friendly staff! Will definitely be back! Food was delicious! And fresh!

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    Veeraj M.

    Ambiance: Came to this cute Brunch spot on a Sunday morning with a group of 4. We made a reservation becuase it get's packed - parking lot is tight and has limited spaces, but luckily we were able to find spots. Food: We had the waffle mix, cheese quesadilla, mozarella sticks, avocado toast, and cold/hot coffees. The food was decent and our group liked it. Service: From being seated to the end of our brunch, our server was super helpful and professional.

    The Mystery Man with a Strawberry Matcha & churro latte! Yummy
    Amy E.

    Came here on a Friday morning with the Mystery man for breakfast. First let me start off by saying it was packed lol! I already knew it was going to be good just based on there being no parking spaces left in the lot! We walked in after parking on the street. There was a tiny table in the middle left & we were fortunate enough to be seated immediately. Service was fantastic. Our waiter was wonderful & very attentive & answered any questions we had. I enjoyed my huevos rancheros & iced Strawberry matcha latte. My darling husband, opted for a chicken, egg, waffle sandwich which was right up his alley. He enjoyed along with his iced churro latte. The food was incredible & we would certainly come back. It was a nice little cafe ambiance. There was decent seating throughout but imagine it would be very busy on the weekends but they do a great job moving very quickly so I don't think the wait is too long. You get 1.5 hours at a table per the sign at the front. It makes sense. It was very good! Highly recommend!

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    Went for a brunch with a group for a birthday .All around great place.great food.great service.

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    This is my first time in this restaurant and I can't wait to try the food, the atmosphere is very good.

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    Awesome food, great drinks, and friendly staff. It was our first time here, but excited to return!

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    Friendly and clean restaurant. Ample parking. Delicious breakfast with an appealing menu.

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    Charming place with reasonable prices. Great specials. Food and service were excellent.

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    Parking was difficult. Food and service were excellent! Heartily recommend this place.

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    Great food... long wait. Blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes are phenomenal and a must get breakfast dessert

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