What's not to like? Just a solid local place for breakfast and lunch. Toni and her staff are incredibly friendly and service is always good. Love the feel of the place with the benches and picnic tables and the outdoor seating in the warm weather. Favorites are the turkey club, pumpkin pancakes and the specials are always good. We get here a few times a month. read more

We have a new find for b'fast! We just live next town to this place and minutes away.We've been to many diners but this one will be our new place.It's warm and cozy, countryside decor adds a touch of neighborhood feel. Our waitress was very friendly and as customers came in, they were greeted with smiles.A good place for family and friends to meet up for a nice meal.I love the picnic tables n benches...just like having an indoor picnic! read more

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Great folks, great food and old time decor. Come as a customer, leave as a friend. And don't forget to get a muffin or pie to go.

Excellent food and wonderful service. We went with the kids and they had a great time too, extremely suited for kids. Also, best muffins ever. read more

Had a great lunch today! Quesadilla, Lamb Gyro and a chipotle chicken salad. Great size portions and great flavor. The service was excellent! Very cute old school inside, we really enjoyed our meal and will be back!!! read more

The Red Barn is so charming! They do a great diner breakfast in an easy-going setting. I always like seeing their specials and will more often than not order one of them. Some days I want something healthier, other days I want a giant waffle covered in fruit and nuts. I'm glad that they can cater to both ends of the spectrum. They also sell desserts and ginormous muffins but I have yet to try any of those. Service is always great and friendly. You can't beat this for a local breakfast spot! read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

I was chased out from this miserable establishment after they found out about my honest review. Instead of them apologizing for the obvious price gouging ( raising my bill from $10 to $15 for the same order. and charging me over a $12 for a hot chocolate mug with a muffin by the same crooked waitress who wears huge cross and limps severely. They acted in a nasty vengeful and petty manner read more

Pleasantly surprised. Been passing this restaurant for years, finally stopped in and had breakfast. The inside is almost a step back in time. So old fashioned countryish. Staff was so pleasant, attentive and helpful. Service was prompt. Inside was very clean. Food was good. Corned beef hash is my passion and theirs was great. Had the waffle special. Waffle was soooooo light and fluffy. Will come back again and again. read more

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Had a very nice outdoor breakfast here today with the family. Since we aren't ready yet to eat inside with two babies and are new to the area, we came across Red Barn and really just thought it was charming. Food was great, well priced, staff attentive and kind. Loved that the "usuals" seemed to know the staff by name and order--always love that. Definitely will be one of our places going forward. Our order: 1. Corned beef hash/eggs- very interesting taste on the corned beef hash--something sweet is in them (seasoning) which I wasn't sure I liked until three or four bites in. Then I devoured. 2. Mexican burrito- my husband nearly licked his plate. 3. Kiddies got pancakes and side of sausage/fruit- the pancakes were scrumptious, I may order next time because I ate so much of them this time. Great coffee too and the staff kept refilling regularly. read more

I have to say, after going here from time to time over the past few years, the quality has been improving solidly. It's now up there with he best of NJ diners - there's just less polished steel about, haha. Not much to say otherwise, it's a diner - the specials are fun, the desserts are huge, and the breakfast is delicious. Unlike many NJ diners though, the service is friendly and fast! All this together brings them to the top, 5 stars! read more

Breakfast was delicious and service was very good ! Waitress gave my grandson a color g book and crayons to use while we were there .

Cheers to the Red Barn crew for navigating the Covid environment perfectly to provide a safe dining experience. Beyond the delicious breakfast items (waffles, pancakes, omelettes), the Red Barn has great salads. I love their gyro meat over the Red Barn salad(fresh mozzarella and red peppers) or their Greek salad. Always fresh and a very generous portion. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - This is a custom Red Barn salad with gyro meat. Red Barn salads never disappoint. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Definitely see the hype of this place. After living in Montville for five years I finally tried them out for lunch (I need to return for breakfast). Such a cozy welcoming place with fantastic staff. Classic diner food and vast selections, I appreciate a good homemade soup even though the split pea was loaded with salt I let it slide because the tuna melt was the best I've had in a long time. The portion easily could be two meals. Love the environment and vibe here, relaxed friendly and I can't wait to return! read more

I love their selections of diner like foods with a less complicated menu. They are not open for dinner. Their specials change daily and special orders are not a problem. I love their Florentine Chicken Panini always made to perfection. The Chicken wrap with BTL an cheddar is a great choice too. Potatoes any way you order them are made to perfection. Portion sizes are generous and good for sharing so you can have room for dessert. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - BREADED CHICKEN WRAP with Cheddar to make it better - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

Great food and service. Red Barn has a country hometown vibe and is only open for breakfast and lunch. The menu is not overwhelming and there is always a nice choice of specials. They have a great selection of grilled, fried, and healthy choices. Food is well prepared without making bread or wraps soggy. Fries are cooked to perfection. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a display case of lovely baked goods too. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Bacon Whole Wheat Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries SPECIAL - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

It's been 4 years since my review of The Red Barn and I decided to give it another go as it is our towns local eatery. Arrived at 11:40, place was busy but not out of control. Ordered at 11:51, food came at 12:27 and consisted of a meatloaf sandwich which was awful, a Taylor Ham , egg and cheese, sliders, and a wrap. 36 minutes and the server never bothered to follow up or check on us. I recently have been patronizing the Pompton Queen diner and thankfully, alway delicious and quick! read more

Sometimes I really don't know if certain reviewers are eating at the same restaurant! I can best describe this place as a college cafeteria. The food is average or below par and is one step above frozen foods. I believe many people such as myself who live in Montville frequent this place because it is a habit or convenient. No one would really come here just for the food. Pancakes were spongy and eggs were runny and not cooked well. I used to own a restaurant and know all about food prep. Believe me, I really wanted this to be a great place to eat since it is so convenient but unfortunately it is very disappointing. However, one important item of note is the fact that they make home made pies and cakes . They are really delicious, and are large and worth the money. read more

Fantastic service and food. It's a great old fashion breakfast, brunch, lunch spot. Delicious and friendly staff even at its busy points which is mostly every weekend. Yum yum don't miss this spot. If it's nice there is outdoor seating. read more

The Red Barn Restaurant, "Where everyone knows your name". Priced like your traditional New Jersey diner, offers breakfast and brunch, Monday-Sunday. The parking lot is a good size and it needs to be for Sunday breakfast. It's always a good sign to see a full lot of local cars. The breakfasts are good size portions of freshly homemade basics like eggs, pancakes and waffles, bacon, Taylor ham and great coffee with some creative offerings. I had the Taylor Ham sandwich that day, $4.25.The pancakes are awesome. You might try their fresh baked goods.Get there before 10 am for their specials. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. If you like a small town atmosphere with rustic wooden tables and country decor, you will enjoy the Red Barn. There is outside seating, take-out and catering. If you can use some free WiFi and who can't, that is also available.The Red Barn read more

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One look at the menu will tell you that this is a serious restaurant! We stopped in on a lark for breakfast (thanks to the Yelp reviews) and loved it. If we ever come through town again, we'll make sure we do it at breakfast time read more

It seems like this place is really different depending on what time you go - I think on Saturdays they have a line out the door, whereas I came in on a weekday and was one of the only people! In my experience, they are really friendly, and the food is quite good, though the best part is the old-fashioned look of the restaurant. It feels so well-decorated and sunny just like a country kitchen. I'd recommend giving it a try! I will definitely be back. read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Customized breakfast sandwich & waffle fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

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I wanted to love this place so much. I love the hometown cozy feel. The waitress was terrific. The food was not good. Now I can't speak for the entire menu but for what we ordered nothing was good. We ordered off the specials menu. For Sunday morning breakfast. I got the eggs with hashbrowns and a it came with a side of biscuits and gravy. The hashbrowns are not good the eggs are OK but not great. The biscuits and gravy were horrendous. Not everybody knows how to make biscuits and gravy but if you don't know how to make them turn off of them. These were big chunks of not so good sausage and a yellowish gravy. My wife had the sausage onion and provolone omelette. A ridiculous amount of onions. Not good. It came with a side of pumpkin French toast. It sounded so great but was terrible. Ridiculously dense overly sweet but not in a good way at all. Like I said I really wanted to love this place because I love the decor and I loved the country feel. Maybe the rest of the menu is fantastic but I'm not counting on it. read more

Red Barn doesn't need my review but they are getting it anyway! Would I recommend Red Barn? ABSOLUTELY! The food is great. The service is fast, friendly, and professional. I am always happy to support a local business , especially when the experience is so great. Check them out for A great breakfast or lunch. You won't be disappointed. read more

Good food, but the whole entire place has a very dirty vibe. We came in on a Monday around 12pm and there were dirty tables. By the time we left, those tables still had not been cleaned. The bathrooms - uhhhh - lots of dirt and dust. We were a table of three and only had two place settings. No one noticed so I just got up and took my own from another table. The apple cider donuts were not worth the calories. read more

Recently moved to montville. This place is quickly going to become a staple for me, have had breakfast here twice. Food is excellent, really cute place for brunch. Outdoor seating option. Hot coffee is really good too. Their specials are always so unique and worth trying too read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Eggs Benny on a Croissant with prosciutto - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

This is one of my favorite brunch places near home. So happy they set up a nice outdoor dining area after the pandemic. We usually order from their daily special menu. Today we got the waffles topped with strawberry, coconut and walnut, and the Greek breakfast - gyro, eggs, pita, tomato, olive and feta cheese. The chef has a flair for adding a pop to classic breakfast fare and we're never disappointed! read more

Red Barn Restaurant - Pleasant outdoor seating - plentiful and with shades - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Towaco, New Jersey

The perfect stop for brunch on a ride to "the country." Loved the homey decor, delicious food & delightful & friendly staff. Can't wait to try the homemade pie that they sell too. Looks delish!!! (Very neat consignment shop next door too). read more

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The Red Barn is a Great place to get breakfast and the occasional lunch item. Everything is as you would expect with your typical breakfast faire but there's always new and unique specials and healthy 10-12 of them so it does not get repetitive. The place gets busy especially on holidays so service can be a tick slow, there is a need for improved air conditioning and the chairs wear on your bootie after a while. Those are the only negatives I've found which is keeping them from being 5 star but I think they'd be OK with that. read more

Had breakfast with my family on a recent Sunday. The place was packed at 1015am, but the wait for a table was quick. There is a reason why the place was packed. The food is excellent. The service is warm. The prices are reasonable. The plates are filled with food. Can't believe I have lived ten minutes away and this is my first time here. I am now looking forward to trying the Red Barn for lunch. If you're looking for solid comfort food in a welcoming environment, try it. read more

Excellent Quality Food, Great Service, and Atmosphere. My go to spot for breakfast. Owner is friendly and always comes by the table to ask how everything is. Very comfortable place. read more

First time here for a late breakfast/early lunch with my BF, a resident of Montville for 25 years. He was craving their corned beef hash and slated it as the best ever. I have to admit the daily soup (butternut), and my club sandwich were tasty, and yes, the corned beef hash was pretty darn good. (That gives them at minimum 2 stars - great tasting food) But a quick bite in between errands turned into a bit of a drawn out, almost painful, over an hour affair for some eggs/ hash and a club sandwich. The service leaves boatloads to be desired. 1. I stood in front of the hostess for a few minutes before she even acknowledged my existence... at which point she now had 2 other people behind me also wondering if we should seat ourselves. 2. Waitress was in absolute Lala land. We could see her the whole time, staring into space, while we patiently waited, and waited, and waited for her to catch our eye so we could at least order. Soup came quick but then nothing. Need a coffee refill? Nope. A man actually came over to try to take our coffee cup, to which we said no we are waiting for more - do you think maybe he'd say "I will get that for you"? Nope. Had to flag down a different waitress, that was the only one actually moving, asked her to get our waitress for more coffee, and she said "oh I'll get that for you" - super cheerfully.... And I felt bad because she seemed to be the only one working. Then we waited and waited some more. As stated above when our food actually arrived it was great. Once we were done, our plates were quickly removed by the same gentleman, and again we waited. Finally my Bf was able to catch our waitresses eye and motion for the check, as we had now been at the restaurant for over an hour, we were starting to run late. Again we waited, and waited. Finally we abandoned trying to wait at the table and enlisted the help of the staff at the register to get our check. We left agreeing that what should have been a quick bite to eat turned into a pretty painful waste of our Saturday. read more

Came across Red Barn while visiting family in New Jersey, service was great and food was great will be stopping by whenever I'm back

Found this gem after a night away for my boyfriends company's annual event. Was craving a good breakfast and they beat any and all expectations. They have such a hometown, welcoming feeling. I wish we lived closer but I can't wait to find an excuse to go back! read more

Great old-time country feel, yes, in North jersey. Foods never disappointing. All the staff is a pleasure even as busy as they are. Service is better than expected for being so busy. I read the few bad reviews, and if you're in a rush get McDonald's or go to an uncrowded restaurant and discover why they might be uncrowded. read more

The current owners now have the place for ten years and have really made it their own. Still feels like home, the food is excellent and the service has risen to excellent as well. The few short comings I mentioned in the original review have been handled. I love that they get their bagels from a local bagel shop and not frozen from a distributor. The omelets are tasty and the mushroom and cheese omelet is made with fresh mushrooms. You can get real maple syrup for a reasonable price and their waffles and pancakes are very good. For lunch my sons love the burgers while my wife and I enjoy a veggie burger on a delicious roll. The muffins and pies are also great. This is the go to place in Montville-Towaco. read more

The most amazing food, run by the most amazing women! Red Barn always feels like home!

Red Barn is a cute, friendly, welcoming joint. My large family had a wonderful brunch here. The food was okay. The staff was wonderful. I have celiac disease - gluten allergy. There is nothing on their menu that caters to me, I ordered an omlette - without the toast. However, there is cross contamination and the staff here isn't very knowledgeable about food allergies. I got sick as soon as we left the restaurant. If you're looking to grab a quick bite for breakfast. Stop by. IF you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies; I would NOT recommend eating here. read more

This is a nice hometown diner feel...hearty brekkie and lunch items, large salads. Some dinner items. Enough variety on the menu to please anyone. read more

Red Barn is a classic Montville breakfast institution. They have a nice variety of classic options on the menu ranging from your typical omelettes and pancakes to breakfast burrito and sandwiches. All the food is yummy and the portions are generous so bring your appetite. I split my french toast special, and I still had plenty of food to fill me up. The french toast is the perfect balance of moist, light, and fluffy. It was covered in strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. Delicious. I came here a bunch growing up, and everything was good...or at least that's how I remember it. Nothing has changed. The food is still on point and the service is friendly. The atmosphere is cozy and rustic. If you're in town, come here for breakfast, brunch or whatever you want to call it. Bon Appetit. read more

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Just called to ask how long the wait is and literally was told "I have 3 tables ahead of you, I don't know what time you're getting here. I have to go to sit other tables" and got hung up on. That was a very rude phone interaction. Great way to welcome a customer. "Right now the wait is 30 minutes but it may change" and waiting for a simple "okay thank you" to hang up would have gone a long way. read more