Tacos for breakfast?! Hell yeah!!! When you're a mom of small kids, you appreciate restaurants that open early. We love to come on a Saturday morning at 7/7:30am to enjoy breakfast. The pancakes are always a hit, and the breakfast skillet, burgers, and birria tacos are all sooo good. My mouth is watering as I write this lol. Service is always good as well! And the decor is cute and perfect for family meals out. Potions are huge so expect to bring food home! read more

Maria's Brunch - Birria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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The food was delicious, however! When I was half way eating my food I found hair on my food. My server never came and check on my husband and I and my daughter, I just stop eating and drink my coffee. we had the busser come to clean the table. I looked at him and said there was hair, it looked like he didn't speak English and just smiled and said something in Spanish. Good food but bad experience, I will not be coming back here. read more

Interesting food choices but still same overcrowded location--great service though but long wait times during all times

Maria's Brunch is definitely my family's favorite breakfast spot in the area. Today we tried their fall specials and they were outstanding. I ordered the pumpkin cheesecake pancakes, they were absolutely delectable. My toddler couldn't keep her fork away from it! My husband got his usual "Great Breakfast" which always hits the spot. We paired our breakfast with a caramel cappuccino and the seasonal pumpkin tiramisu latte. Yummy!! Service is still just as friendly and quick as when we first started coming, even though Maria's is noticeably busier and more popular! read more

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Just finished up a early morning appointment & they came up in yelp so we went for breakfast. Staff were extremely courteous. Location was clean, comfortably & surprisingly cold on a very super hot morning. Decent coffee & fresh squeezed orange juice. Other diners wwere pleasant & seem like local regular. The Blueberry Bloom Waffle was 11/10 fantastic & satiated my craving for a fresh bake pastry. The Burrata Verde Sandwich was 9/10 , outside of the bread, the chicken with its breading was soft, fresh & very flavorful, the cherry tomato & greens with the mozzarella & the other cheese made for a perfect sandwich, I don't know if the ciabatta was old or everything was so good on the sandwich & the bread was just average but I would still have it again. Only average thing was the Swiss omelette & home fries which were all bland & greaseless, it all tasted healthy & bland. Overall a good to great dinning experience & I would definitely have the blubbery bloom waffle again. read more

Maria's Brunch - Blueberry bloom Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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The food was delicious! Mexican twist on brunch that did not disappoint. I had the Churro-Mex French Toast with dulce de leches sauce and my son had the chicken and waffles. French Toast perfectly brushed with cinnamon and sugar and the waffles were soft and just the right amount of sweet. Was traveling through, but I will definitely come back if in the area again. Needed to catch a plane and the service was excellent read more

Maria's Brunch - Churro French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Food was absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly. Might seem trivial, but one of them was wiping down the tables and chairs and condiments- I was impressed with how thorough they were. We got there soon after they opened on a Saturday morning so it was mostly empty and quiet. But it got busy quickly and was almost full by the time we left. read more

Maria's Brunch - Chix waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

We came here on a Tuesday morning based on the Yelp recommendations. We didn't realize until we were almost there that they took over Hatch 44's old location. It was a pleasant surprise due to us really enjoying our time here when it was Hatch 44. Even though it's the same location, things look completely different. I feel like the new set up of the tables now make it look more spacious and bare than before. Just an observation, nothing good or bad either way. What we ordered: - Tres Leches Pancakes $14.95 (Pancakes infused with our homemade tres leches mix, topped with Mexican cake cream, pecans, & your choice of strawberries or peaches, we chose strawberries) - Eggs Benedict $12.95 (Served with Fresh Fruit or special house salad, we chose fresh fruit) - Club Sandwich # 2 $12.95 (Roasted Turkey and Bacon) - Hot Chocolate $2.50 - Iced Coffee $3.00 Only issue we came across was there was no mayo on our club sandwich, making it so dry since I order my sandwiches with no tomatoes. (I know, bad choice by me lol). We had to flag down the waitress to ask for some and she seemed confused or annoyed about that request. I would say that this review could be closer to a 3.5 star but unfortunately I couldn't justify pushing it up to a 4 at this time. This place has a lot of potential and look forward to what they do with this place in the future. read more

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I like the food and service at Marias Im Glad I tried this resturant I been here several times it never disappoints! I highly recommend read more

Fantastic little stop on our way to CHOP for my son. He wanted pancakes and loved theirs! The chorizo bowl and eggs Benedict were fantastic as well. We will definitely stop there on the way next time! Service was also friendly and full of smiles! Cute joint and great decorations for Christmas. read more

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I really wanted to loved this place but everything I ordered was just bland. I ordered a chai tea latte that was just blah. For my meal I ordered the Churro Tex-Mex waffles and that was pretty blah as well. I ended up eating some of my husband's eggs and those were decent. We both agreed this place was not for us. read more

Maria's Brunch - Chai tea latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Love this place!! The interior is cozy, the staff is very nice and attentive, and the food is delicious! A great spot for breakfast/ brunch. It is a little small and does get busy on weekends, so I recommend calling for the waitlist in advance! They do have a small parking lot, but there's also free street parking nearby read more

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This is a great home style brunch place! Don't expect fancy, greasy or crazy. Yummy, healthy and relaxed environment wise perfect. Ambiance-7/10 A bit on the smaller side but comfortable. Service 8/10 Really good! You can call and add your name to the list, servers are very friendly. Food 8/10 Cubano sandwich 7/10 Mozzarella sticks 8/10 Veggie sandwich the special 8/10 Solid brunch spot for a homey relaxed time. Service is good not formal, while paying busboy was abruptly taking all the dishes. He could have waited the 20 seconds of us paying, was very rude. read more

There is absolutely NOTHING that I can say negatively about this place! Even the hour long wait to be seated was worth EVERY MINUTE. Everything from the ambiance, wait staff and food was AMAZING. I honestly felt like someone's sweet abuela was in the kitchen cooking with LOVE. I will definitely be back. read more

Maria's Brunch - Chorizo bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Food was great! I love the service and the place is nice and clean! Would definitely come back again 10/10 read more

Maria's Brunch - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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A top-pick for brunch with my friends in Metuchen! A small, cute and cozy spot and you more than likely have to wait but the food and drinks are so worth it. Good portions for the price and tasty, well-marinated chicken or chorizo plates. Tried the new Dubai chocolate waffle and it was good, but the pistachio flavored cream inside was kind of faint. Fan favorite at the table was the chicken vodka sandwich which is actually bigger in person. The servers and staff are always kind and attentive. read more

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Maria's Brunch has amazing customer service and delicious food. In the Metuchen area this is currently the best brunch restaurant that I've tried. The employees were all super sweet and friendly, providing everything we needed with the biggest smiles. I noticed that they had a lot of Mexican food on the menu so I was very excited to try those items. We tried 2 Mexican brunch items and they were both delicious and well-flavoured! I was afraid that the Mexican items would be less flavourful than they should be bc there are a couple of other brunch places in the area with Mexican or Mexican flare menu items and they were all much too light in flavour / bland as compared to authentic Mexican flavour. I was happy to find out that it was not the case at Maria's Brunch. Size at this restaurant is huuuuge btw. The venue is also super cute and cozy. I love the motto on their menu that read "our house is your house". On the weekends it will be hard to get a table and there will likely be a wait, but on weekdays it is much easier - thank goodness they're also opened on the weekdays. We tried the Mole Oaxaqueño & Mexican Chilaquiles with chorizo. Both recommended. Their chorizo is very delicious & well-flavoured. read more

Was a great brunch location with lots of variety of options! was busy on sunday when i went-group of 4. had a made a prior reservation so we didn't have to wait. Parking was a bit tight but still found 2 spots. Food was decent and nothing extraordinary but def got the job done so nothing to complain about. Loved their coffee -hot and cold. read more

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Where do I start, this place was delicious! The food 10/10! It was so good that I ate before my camera and no pictures were taken LOL. I got the stuffed french toast and it was perfect! The cream cheese filling was the best i've ever tasted! My partner got the quesadillas for more of a brunch feel and he said they were amazing! The service was good, my only complaint was on how long the wait was, my party arrived at 11:30AM for what we thought would be quick seating and we didn't get a table until 1:15PM. The food was worth the wait but now I know for next time, call ahead and make a reservation. The location itself is in the middle of Metuchen and is a bit small. It's in the old hatch 44 location and with how good this place was, I hope they can branch out to a larger location in the future. I'll definitely be back! read more

Everything my friends and I ordered were delicious. Cute vibe and would come more often but not a relaxing place to catch up with friends due to noise level. read more

New Jersey Folks - Let me share a low key brunch spot that is an absolute favorite of locals and deserves more recognition- Maria's Brunch in Metuchen! Maria's brunch brilliantly infuses the joy of brunch with a tantalizing Mexican twist and has lots of vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options! The vibes at maria's make you feel like you are in someone's kitchen getting a home cooked meal.My top picks- You cant go wrong with their speciality latte's- Lavender Haze Latte - matcha lovers will love the hints of lavender! Make sure you ask for Less sugar! otherwise its too sweet! My regular cuppas are the rose honey or the churro latte. This time I tried the oreo latte and it was not bad at all!If you love a good old stack of pancakes try the Mixed Cakes- I chose grain based pancakes filled with blueberries and raspberries topped with fresh strawberries & whipped cream  For egg loves- I highly recommend the fajita omelette with chicken! Although our server forgot to serve us salsa or guacamole but usually the service is always on point. Give Maria's Bruch some love cos they deserve it and I will be back to try the Spring Seasonal specials soon! read more

Delightful find! A cute little spot with a fabulous menu! I had the Cobb Salad and my son had the Best Chicken Sandwich. WOW! The sandwich was huge! Must have been two chicken breasts on the sandwich and they did not skimp on the fresh ingredients. The fries were also good - hot and crispy. The Cobb salad was plentiful and fresh. Service was good. Unfortunately, when we first sat down there was a large bridal party group and they were very loud, a lot of celebrating going on! But when they left and the room quieted down it was very pleasant. I will definitely return when passing through NJ again. read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. The parking lot is not very big and was full so we parked on the street. There was a 20 minute wait since it was busy. The inside was nice and cozy and looked like a homey brunch spot. For drinks we got the rose cappuccino and ferrero rochere latte. The rose cappuccino had pieces of dried roses which were very fragrant but I don't think they were edible so it got in the way when trying to drink the cappuccino. The ferrero rochere latte had crushed up pieces of ferrero rochere which added to the flavor but gave it a weird texture when trying to drink the soaked pieces of nuts and shell from the chocolate. I think if they strained out the crush pieces of the chocolate it would've been better. For mains we ordered the stuffed croissant and chick waffle. The stuffed croissant was good but I wish it wasn't covered with the cream cheese frosting because it was a little too much and made the croissant soggy. If they put the frosting just on the inside of the croissant and had some on the side for dipping I think it would've been perfect. The chick waffle was also very good with the bacon, egg, cheese and chicken. My only complaint was the chicken tenders were a little dry and not proportional to the size of the waffles. It also came with hash browns, which looked similar to McDonalds hash browns, which were really nice and crispy. Overall we enjoyed brunch here. The portions are a great size for brunch and you will definitely leave feeling full! There were a couple misses on the food and drinks but they have some creative items and the staff is very friendly. I would go back if I'm craving brunch and am in the area. read more

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So glad I finally stopped by Maria's Brunch in Metuchen - the online hype is very deserved! I stopped in for lunch on a weekday afternoon with a friend and almost all the tables were filled. Luckily, a booth seat was open for us and we didn't have to wait at all! The space itself is fairly small, but very cute and comforting. Plus, there's not a ton of seating, which is nice because even at capacity, the room can't get too loud. The regular menu alone is extensive, but they also have seasonal breakfast, lunch, and drink options as well. I got the Crème Brûlée latte, one of their specialty drinks. The presentation was beautiful and the layer of caramelized sugar on top was the perfect touch. The latte itself was delicious - not overwhelmingly sweet while still maintaining the rich and unique flavor. I also ordered Mama's Torta sandwich from their list of lunch specials, which was so unbelievably good. The torta roll was soft and the breaded chicken cutlet was the perfect happy-medium thickness. The quesillo and the refried beans really tied all the ingredients together too. Will 100% be coming back to this adorable brunch spot - definitely check it out if you're in the area! Some other great things: - My friend is GF and had tons of options to choose from - the staff was very knowledgeable and answered all dietary questions with ease! - Maria's Brunch has a private parking lot, which is super convenient! Keep in mind: - Definitely make a reservation before coming. We were honestly lucky to get a table with no problems on a weekday - weekends are probably much busier, so plan ahead! read more

Maria's Brunch - Mama's Torta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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What a quaint find! Wonderful brunch with an extensive menu; unique offerings to satisfy everyone. I highly recommend.

I can't remember when I had some fresh chorizo. This visit took me down memory lane. I must say I enjoyed the small but quaint restaurant. I was amazed at how big the portions were however it reminded me of California and the big serving I received. Service was excellent the hostess and the waiter were exceptional in supporting each other . This is a hidden gem in Methuen area. read more

Maria's Brunch - Winter Special Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

My boyfriend and I visited Maria's Brunch on a Sunday morning and were ea bit disappointed to find the wait to be 45 minutes, but we patiently waited for the call for our table to be ready in our car. They were pretty spot-on with their estimate and we were called in around 45 minutes later. The interior was pretty cute and I had been curious to see how the place had been transformed after Hatch 44 moved to its new location. We ordered the apple crumb toast and burrito mex along with waffle fries and chocolate milk. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the apple crumb toast but found it to become too sweet mid-way through. We wish that the burrito mex outside tortilla was crispy, but it otherwise was very large and filled. The service was pretty great, although there was some confusion about whether or not a side of potatoes was included with the burrito and the later arrival of the waffle fries. Overall, we had a pleasant time at Maria's Brunch and it's a great addition to the brunch scene in Metuchen! read more

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Fantastic French toast! Loved this local spot. Went three days in a row for breakfast. Wish I wasn't on vacation and could come here more often! Highly recommend. read more

Did a quick yelp search for brunch places nearby and Maria's popped up...saw all 5 star reviews and thought I'd give it a try! Maria's is a small corner restaraunt with tons of windows and with ample parking in the back. We ordered an iced dulce brûlée, the big breakfast with pancakes and Nutella and banana French toast. Everything was delicious! The sausage and ham was very tasty, eggs and home fries were good and the pancakes were so tasty and fluffy. French toast was soft and moist and the creamy Nutella and banana were perfect. The dulce brûlée was soooo good! I almost wanted to order another to go lol. Will definitely be back to try more menu items...there was so much to choose from! read more

Maria's Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This isn't Hatch 44, the business that was previously located here. Totally different vibe/ crowd and food. It wasn't bad but not far above basic. They didn't get my order right for starters and I was charged more even though I paid cash. Again the food was ok, but nothing special. The management reached out to me about getting my order wrong and up charging me and said I can get a dollar off my next order or come in to get the dollar back. Talk about adding insult to injury. Yea I'm good on this place. read more

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This is what I like to call a hole-in-the-wall. The food is good, but the coffee isn't, and the portions are significant. However, they need more seating to accommodate the number of people they get. My husband and I had to sit outside on a hot day since the wait was almost two hours for a seat inside, and that wasn't a good idea. The parking is limited, but you can park on the street if you can find parking. The prices are also reasonable. read more

Late brunch! Enjoyed the special pumpkin pancakes with baked apples served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel! So yummy!!! Festively decorated for the holidays! Friendly service! read more

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From the moment I saw the outside of this beautiful building I had a feeling that this would be a great brunch spot. I was greeted with a warm smile by the owner and seated shortly after. I had the chorizo bowl after the great review here on Yelp It was fantastic with generous portions and high quality ingredients. I later spoke with the owner and she informed me that they make all from scratch using her mother's recipes. Great traditional American fare as well. I saw the waffle chicken sandwich at a nearby table it it looked fantastic also. Don't think twice, come here and try this awesome restaurant. I will definitely come back when in the area. read more

Maria's Brunch - Nice window seats also - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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A great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Lots of options on the menu in this comfortable and charming space. I found the portions to be large and all items seemed to be reasonably priced. Our salad and burger were both tasty. Very accommodating staff and friendly, involved owner on site. Looking forward to coming back again. read more

Maria's Brunch - Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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very good food and friendly atmosphere. George the Magician and bubble extraordinaire read more

Such a cute little place! They have a lot of options to choose from and a seasonal specials menu as well. The food was really good and it's BYOB. The service was really good as well! Overall a 10/10. read more

Maria's Brunch - Churro waffle, turkey bacon and BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Great menu, fast service and nice atmosphere for a local Place to meet for coffee and chat as well as brunch or lunch. read more

Maria's has an excellent brunch, but be prepared for a long wait when it's crowded but great food.

My friends and I came here for brunch today. The service is pretty quick and the food was good! They have a lot of special items so I got the Elote Avo Toast which featured corn, arugula, feta, chili crisp, etc. I thought it was a unique touch on an avocado toast and enjoyed it. My only recommendation here is to toast the sourdough more as it would've given that perfect level of crunch. They give 2 full ones in your order so I'll be air frying my 2nd one at home! read more

My kids decided to give Maria's a try for Father's Day. The place is not that big. But we did not feel crowded. Our waitress was new. But she was nice and helpful. Unfortunately our food took a very long time to come out. It was busy. But there were tables that sat down after us getting food. And we were hungry. When the food did arrive it was good. I had a breakfast bowl in an edible taco shell. It was delicious. Maria stopped at our table and apologized. And took 25% off the bill which we thought was nice. I would recommend Maria. And will be back. I think the long wait is not the norm read more

Maria's Brunch - Father's day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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