Hidden gem in corner of strip mall, next to State Park. Ample parking. Exterior door is not…read moreautomated, regular pull to enter. Outside seating is available on occasion. Interior seating is booths along one wall that can sit four comfortably, and 2-4 top table and chair seating for rest of area. Restroom is available, but not very ADA and small child friendly. Zoe took care of us. The food and drinks were good. We enjoyed the gluten-free peach French toast, a grilled chicken wrap with fries, a pistachio chai tea, a colada cooler. Food was displayed on plate wonderfully. Portions are ample. All tasted fresh and delicious. Definitely would order from and dine in here again. 9/10

Good: waitress, steak, potato's, pork roll, pancakes, coffee, music…read more Reason we wouldn't return: there are only 10 tables in here. The hostess has this look of doom on her face every time someone comes in. Table of 3. Doom. Table of 4. Doom. Table for 2 and a car seat. Super DOOM. Can you move us. Doom. She looks like she's looking across the Cheesecake Factory for a table. And I'm looking like is there another restaurant in the back? Nope. Just doom. We were waiting for a table no big deal. I'm not an instant gratification person. I'll wait an hour for a good place. And they tried to accommodate us by sitting us at a bistro table for 2. I'm like no we'll wait and they're like everyone just sat down you're gonna have to wait a long time and my husband was like OK. This is fine so I just went along with that. First thing you need to fix that table it is wobbly flip it over grab a screwdriver and make it not wobbly. Second take those tables unless you were ordered by a fire marshal to only have that size throw them in the garbage and put four regular tables there. Not round. Not itty-bitty. Four tables for four people it would certainly alleviate the face of doom. No one might wonder God why are you going on and on about the tables well for three people three breakfasts I waited for my food for over an hour so I paid attention to every thing that was around me in the itty-bitty teeny tiny restaurant. The bacon was mushy. I don't know if it was raw, but it was mushy. The parts that were cooked to my liking were really good, but I didn't want to eat it because I just kept thinking is this raw? My last little issue is all the little charges on the bill. I don't expect food to be cheap. I don't expect breakfast to be cheap either. I am realistic. I know that when I go out to eat likely I'm spending a minimum of $100. One of the meals we ordered was steak and eggs so I definitely knew we were spending over $100. However. Charging $.20 for cream for coffee is such a stupid business decision. That stuff gets you one star reviews, and makes old people really mad. Work it into the price of the coffee. The girl asked me what kind of toast I wanted, pumpernickel, some sort of grain bread or I can't remember what the third one was. Why are you charging me for toast? It's supposed to come with my food. Was the pumpernickel toast more money? Why didn't you say that? Why do I have to scour the menu for all these little hidden charges? It's stupid you need to fix that. Overall, I think the place is good, but it certainly needs some tweaking the people running around the dining room with the exception of the girl who is our waitress with the braids just looks lost. Some people got an explanation of the menu. Some people didn't some people look like they come there 100 times a month. And I'm sure there's a reason for that. The food wasn't bad but for a first time it was also my last time cause I don't mind spending $100 on food and sitting down to eat, but it needs to be better then just good and it missed the mark. But for the love of god get rid of those stupid small middle tables they're not even big enough for 2 people. I do wish you nothing but success though. Change the tables and retrain doom face and I'll make it 5 stars.

We stopped in on Monday around 11:30 am. I got the challah french toast. It was spongy and crisp at…read morethe same time. Came with a dollop of whipped butter and a pitcher of syrup. I had a latte with vanilla syrup. Tasted great. My companion got a cauliflower dish. She loved it! There was a biscuit with pimento cheese, eggs avocado and breaded cauliflower with potatoes. It was huge! She loved it. The decor is country clean. Staff is pleasant! Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Taylor Sam's . My first visit was for breakfast, and this time I…read morestopped in for lunch. I'll start with the burger. I ordered the Mom Burger, which is a Swiss burger topped with mushrooms on a brioche bun. It also came with a good portion of fries and a side of pickles. The burger itself was pretty solid -- good flavor and a satisfying size. At $16, the portion felt fair considering the amount of fries you get with it. One thing I noticed was an additional charge for sauces. I asked about it, and they explained that all their sauces are made in-house, which is why they charge $1 per sauce. Honestly, that makes sense when they're homemade. Now the star of the show for me was actually the drink. After looking over the menu a bit more, I decided to try the LA Metro coffee drink with almond milk. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but for $5.99, I have to say it was really good. Definitely something I'd order again. I also want to mention the customer service. The girl working at the counter was extremely nice -- probably some of the best customer service I've had in a while. She didn't rush anything, answered my questions, and was very professional and friendly. I asked about the specials, the cakes they offer, and even whether they were doing a St. Patrick's Day platter, which they are. Overall, it was a really good experience. Good food, great drink, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by Taylor Sam's if you're in the area.

A small but popular diner, this place has a pretty robust menu, so there is something for everyone…read more I got the protein omelet with egg whites, broccoli, and chicken for a healthy and filling start to the day. He got waffles topped with apples and cinnamon which were sweet and delicious. Coffee was okay, but service was really great as it got busier. It seemed like a family run operation and everyone seemed very friendly. There was plenty of parking, and the prices were reasonable. It's not fancy, but it hits the spot for a tasty breakfast.

Food is always consistent, their home fries are the best around. Grandkids love it there and the…read moreowners are great

Had an excellent brunch yesterday. Our server was Austin and he was amazing. Coffee was excellent…read moreand you can ask for a hot cup to go! Orange juice tasted fresh. We got the eggs Benedict, Wilbur Skillet and the eggs with pancakes. Everything was top notch. Cutely decorated. Bathrooms were clean.

As a long time customer of at least 10 years our experience today in Tom's River was less than…read moresatisfactory. I had the lox platter and my partner had the Big Easy Benedict and we noticed how small the portions were. The tomatoes on my platter were sliced SO thin they looked like onion skin In fact, we both left hungry. Very disappointed. Phyllis Handel

I had a pleasant stay at The Brownstone Pancake Factory. We where greeted by 2 lovely ladies upon…read moreour entry into the franchise who quickly seated us. Our server was patient and very knowledgeable on the top sellers. Everything was magnificent. I decided to try something new and try the Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Chicken pancakes. Rich and flavorful. It was definitely a good mixture. My sister try the famous cinnamon roll toast crunch. She enjoyed it with her bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs on the side. I order my son a Happy Face Pancake and he love it with a unicorn milk shake. It was spacious and clean. I notice all the employees work as a team which I admired.

The staff here was great. My daughter was able to get on the carousel and they turned it on for her…read moreso she got a chance to ride it. The LOs had the kids menu Chocolate Chip pancake - one without the whipped cream. I had the avocado toast which I took off one star because underneath one of the toasts, it was burned/blacked, which is carcinogenic. Otherwise the other one was really good. I had a cappuccino and it was tasty. My beaux had one of the brunch specials and I thought it was tasty but he wished the braised meat was more fatty,but I personally thought it was perfect. :). The diner was festive, busy, and pretty noisy which we thought would have been a good spot to mask our noisy group. . I miss the Brownstone when they had one in Jersey City so it was a nice chance to check out this other location of theirs.

Honestly, the couple that owns this restaurant has got to be the sweetest couple I have ever met…read more We ordered the personal pizza, the salmon entree, and the shakshuka. Each of them were fantastic, plus we walked out spending $45 for 3 people. The atmosphere is chill. It's a sit-down, waiter service restaurant, though you pay at the counter after eating. This is definitely a family-friendly restaurant through and through. I would highly recommend Panini Cafe to anyone. Come and enjoy this because I definitely am.

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! They charge $13.00 for delivery!!!!!!! That's an insane fee to charge and when…read morewe called to ask if they deliver the woman on the phone did not specify that there was a delivery fee. It was only after we called back did she say there was a HUGE delivery charge. Then she proceeded to argue with us about this.

Granny's is just about as good of a dining option as any when spending a whole day at the New…read moreJersey Six Flags. Is it anything extraordinary? No, but it really is a-okay and curbed the hunger we worked up riding roller coasters for hours. The food follows a southern theme, but that mostly consists of fried chicken with a few different side options. I went with a two piece fried chicken meal, which comes with fries and a biscuit. When I asked if I could substitute fries for mashed potatoes with gravy, I got an eye roll and a hard "no" as a reply. Rude! Really not sure why this was the case since the mashed potatoes are actually cheaper than fries on the sides menu. I was allowed to get a side salad instead of fries, which consisted of wilted lettuce, cheese and croutons, and I ordered a side of mashed potatoes separately. The chicken was surprisingly crispy and flavorful on the outside and juicy on the inside. The mashed potatoes were of the standard bland boxed variety, and the biscuit was very dry and tough. Also, there are several signs outside the restaurant promising "cold beers" inside, but the cashier confirmed that no alcohol is sold here at all. The wrap-around porch that offers outside seating is a nice touch and is a relaxing spot for a break from all the coaster fun. And if your luck is anything like mine, this is also a great place to wait out the rain for an hour.

What a delicious place to eat or take out! When they say homemade, they mean it! I had the pork…read morewings ( little riblets of deliciousness) - juicy and tender! The fries were amazing and their potato salad just like momma made (assuming momma was a phenomenal cook)! They just opened three days ago; they are just getting into their groove. Be patient - the food is so worth it!

Looking for a place for brunch in Ocean County. Hard to do better than Beacon 70. Beautiful views…read moreof the water. Outdoor and indoor tables. Large menu offering something for everyone. Very reasonably priced drinks. What more could one ask for?

Love it here!! Food was great, atmosphere was awesome, our server was very friendly, & the prices…read moreare affordable! Highly recommend!!

Not my 1st time dining here but it was Sunday and I wanted to go somewhere for brunch and enjoy the…read morebeautiful weather. I chose First Watch since my son has never dined here. We went around 1:30 so we got seated at a table outside right away. As summer is coming to an end they have their fall menu out already so I went with the pumpkin pancake breakfast and the new Blazing Dragon drink. My son ordered a Morning meditation drink and Chickenchanga for his meal. Everything was delicious and my son was pleased for his 1st time visit.

Nice place, food is good. Service is friendly. They are open for breakfast and lunch. It's cute…read moreinside, fresh looking with a nice decor.

What a find! Excellent service and food. On your first visit you feel as if you are family! Staff…read moreand management are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. An amazing array of breakfast possibilities including personalised omelettes and even grits are available! The quiche is the best one I've had since France. Lunch and dinner are excellent too - sandwiches and seafood are fresh and the right portions are always served. The diner is meticulously clean and beautifully decorated right down to artistic and hand crafted menus. And the price is fair for what you get. Also you can take one of their delicious desserts home with you if you are too full to eat it there. Definitely one of the best eateries in the area. I would highly recommend the Corner Post!

I don't normally leave reviews, but my recent experience was bad enough that I feel compelled to…read moreshare it. This was the second-worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. The chicken noodle soup tasted foul--almost as though the soup pot hadn't been properly cleaned between uses. My mother ordered a fruit cup with her meal, but the first thing they brought her was French fries. When they corrected the mistake, they brought out watermelon, pineapple, and banana slices. While the fruit itself would have been fine, the banana was already beginning to brown, which made it look particularly unappetizing. Unfortunately, the problems didn't stop there. The French toast was limp and undercooked, and the French fries were hot on the outside but cold in the middle. The experience was bad enough that we noticed another customer at a table across and diagonally from us take one bite of his burger, put it down, get up, and leave without eating any more. By the time we left, we hadn't been able to eat much of anything. We ended up stopping at McDonald's on the way home because we were still hungry and needed something we could actually eat. I understand that mistakes happen in restaurants, but this was far beyond a single mistake or an off dish. Nearly everything we ordered had a problem, and the overall quality was extremely disappointing. Based on this experience, I would not return.