This is such a cute family owned restaurant. It has a Rutgers theming as it's close to the school. It's a quaint place with amazing food. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was amazing. There was only one server and she was amazing and always checking up on us. She was so sweet and accommodating. I loved this cute place and will be back. A hidden gem for sure. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Cozy, storefront restaurant with a Rutgers theme. Food is creative and well prepared Services friendly read more

I saw this restaurant on TikTok and the food looked really good. We ventured here to check it out for ourself. The food was delicious, with great presentation. We had an opportunity to speak with the owner and she welcomed us. I ordered a bacon egg & cheese sandwich with crispy hash browns and it was really good. My friend ordered a scarlet omelet, waffles and a side of grits. We were very pleased with our order and our bottomless coffee. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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I was looking for a place for a classic New Jersey breakfast: Taylor Ham egg and cheese. I did a little quick research and ended up at Scarlett 158 restaurant. It did not disappoint. While parking is challenging, when I went in to ask the owner about it he told me I could park in the driveway or around the corner at the liquor store which was closed. I'm glad I was not dissuaded. The sandwich was great, the coffee was great, and the service was great. The restaurant was clean, bright, and welcoming. I was glad to have supported this local business. I would return when in the area. read more

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My partner and I come to Scarlet 158 every single week it's truly one of our favorite local spots! The staff is always kind, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience feel personal and cozy every time we visit. For breakfast, I usually go for the egg white omelette with avocado. For lunch I love their turkey and Swiss, while my partner usually opts for a breakfast sandwich or their chicken sandwich. No matter what we order, the food is consistently great we've never had a single complaint! It feels good supporting a family-owned business that clearly puts care into both their service and their food. If you're in the area, don't miss this hidden gem! read more

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Great place! Been here a couple times and they have a good amount of seating and the staff is very attentive and nice! The birria tacos were really good and flavorful and tasted authentic. I've also had waffles for breakfast here and they were good too! Would definitely return again. read more

Very tasty. Food was delivered and the flautas were still crunchy! Would definitely get these again. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Chicken flautas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

What a gem found in the heart of New Brunswick!! Don't let the humble storefront with signs of Deli fool you as they are in the midst of transforming! Eduardo had served us, who is 1 of co-owners of this place. He was so sweet and amicable. He was very accommodating and checked a few times to see if we were good with our meal. Incredible food is served here... both my husband and I were initially so stumped as to what to choose as everything on the menu looked so good!! We came for breakfast and ended up buying lunch as well!! Tacos de Birria are so good... a MUST TRY! read more

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Nice little cozy spot for breakfast and lunch . Nice portions at a very good price, I will come back for sure, check them out, you won't be disappointed . read more

Very friendly atmosphere, we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The place is very clean and coz. Food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. when in the area I would definitely recommend. read more

Food was excellent and plenty of it. Service was excellent and very friendly staff Nice place clean and bright read more

Very clean restaurant on a quiet beautiful street. We were served immediately and my son said their pancakes were the best he ever had. Scrambled eggs were light and fluffy but I was a bit disappointed with the sausage which tasted microwaved. Everything else was great. read more

Awesome place! My wife and I loved the food and service. The music was great and the drinks were tasty. We definitely will be back soon. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Awesome place! My wife and I loved the food and service - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Come for the food, stay for Eduardo. Wasn't even hungry when I came here for breakfast with my wife, but I ended up eating breakfast AND lunch while we talked w Eduardo. read more

Great tasting food, fairly priced. Place is small, but friendly service. I like that the food wasn't greasy.

Great breakfast menu and food. Looked more like a deli inside instead of a restaurant. The place wasn't very busy when we came. Service was okay. read more

I don't know how I never knew about this place when I was living here (it's less than a quarter of a mile from where I used to live but never showed up on yelp before today!). My friend and I were in search of a place for brunch this morning. Not too many places are open early on Sundays around here, but this place was, so we decided to pop in! The food here is very reasonably priced, considering the portions that you get and how good the food is. The presentation is awesome and the food is delicious! We decided to split the chicken omelette + hash browns and the strawberry banana French toast. I don't usually order drinks other than water, but after seeing the other review on the orange juice, I kinda had to try it. I'm in agreement--it was amazing. I don't think I've ever had orange juice so good. The owner fresh-squeezes it every morning! No sugar added either--just magical oranges. Service was super attentive without being intrusive (I just flew in this morning on a red eye flight and hadn't hung out with my friend in months, so we had a lot of catching up to do). The place is super clean with lots of seating. Definitely my new favorite spot for brunch in this area! I really hope this place does well! :] read more

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Excellent spot for a Sunday brunch!! The coffee was great and the Scarlett breakfast hit the spot. My partner had the chorizo omelette and loved it! Just the right level of heat from the chorizo and the peppers. If you like pancakes the sprinkles pancake stack with powdered sugar was YUM!! read more

What a find who would have ever thought this place would be pumping out some pretty awesome tacos . So my daughter saw this place from a post on tik tok and went with a friend to try it. So me and my husband tried it the next day and I'm so glad we did. We ordered each and order of the Birria style tacos. Which isn't on the menu but they said they will have it on there soon. Then we got to talking to one of the workers or maybe the owner not sure. He said they made other tacos as well. I said what the hell I was already two tacos in with the Birria tacos and I said can we order the chipotle shrimp tacos and a few minutes later I said can we order the Al pastor tacos as well. We definitely had taco overload . Lol so good though. Hands down the Birria tacos were the best. So definitely don't be fooled by the name because they are serving up a secret menu. read more

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Great food! Great ambiance! Great service! Clean place. Eduardo is the owner, a very kind and warm gentleman. We will be coming back! It's a short walk from RWJ hospital as well. Definitely worth the trip if you are waiting/visiting. Lastly, the green salsa (homemade) is fantastic. read more

Great food and great service! We got a blt and a cheesesteak. Both were yummy and our server was very sweet and really on top of everything!

Decided to come here after a somewhat viral reddit post raving about the place, and I was not disappointed. As many have said the owner is super friendly and attentive, and the place itself is warm and bright. I came around breakfast and got the Scarlet Breakfast which included eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, and a side of pancakes. Not only did it come out quickly, but the presentation was great as well. I almost dove in before I could take a picture. The portion size was absolutely perfect - I had an empty plate by the time I left. Oh, and I can't forget about the orange juice! As every other review has stated, it is hand squeezed and absolutely refreshing. I will definitely be back as I really want to try their Big Boy Fat Sandwich and other menu items. tl;dr - Come here for some excellent food, great service, and a friendly environment! read more

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The food is excellent. We got the French toast and strawberry/banana waffles. Restaurant is very clean and service was excellent. We will be back! read more

Found this spot thru a reddit post and it's AMAZING! Great for off campus students living around Easton but tired of Easton food. Owner is nice as well. Will def be coming back! FRIES ARE TO DIE FOR! read more

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Great place, got birria tacos and they were amazing. Owner is so sweet and amazing. Will be coming here more often, the tres leches cake is to die for. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I have been to this location twice and enjoyed my experience both times!! The food was ready promptly for pickup and I got takeout both times. I am vegetarian and found that their options were plentiful. I ordered the Scarlet California and it was AMAZING!! The potatoes were slightly salty but had a ton of flavor, the scrambled eggs with the toppings tasted great, and the pancakes on the side were pretty good too. The other time I came I got the Vegetable Omelette and thought it was very good as well. Their fresh squeezed OJ is great but a bit overpriced in my opinion to get every time, especially as a college student. Overall definitely give this place a try, it is great!! read more

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Great service and food. Nice hidden spot that we will definitely return to. Thank you!

Great spot! Stumbled in here one day and never stop coming during my time at Rutgers. Staff is all super nice and food is mad good.

With all these types of restaurants littered around New Brunswick, you'd think this restaurant would be same as those other restaurants you'd find on Easton Ave/Hamilton. Fortunately, to my great surprise, you'll find good fresh food here. The food is prepared with care and you know someone in the back had some type of culinary training. The food is delicious and hearty. This restaurant is by far the best restaurant serving American classics alongside some delicious Mexican food. 11/10 would eat breakfast lunch and dinner here if I had the means to. read more

Ordered from them 4 time now via Grubhub. I usually order the Biaria steak taco, strawberry banana french toast, flautas, kis's macaronis and cheese, and 3 eggs and sausage breakfast. Their fresh squeezed OJ is super fresh. Everything I order is good. They are my go to breakfast place. read more

Much closer to home than other similar places, friendly staff, and good food for a economical price. This checks all the boxes in my book.

Great deli, great food, great service. Stopped in on a business trip to New Brunswick. Give these guys a shot they are so nice!

This place is a really great local spot. You can order the breakfast special mon-fri that comes with food and a drink for 8.99. The prices are reasonable for New Brunswick and the food is better than most breakfast places around. The owner is an absolute angel! Definitely check it out if you're in the area and hungry. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Tucked into the back near Easton Ave, Scarlet 158 Deli is a place that's definitely worth the extra walk if you're looking for a wide variety of inexpensive and great-tasting food. Excellent service and very friendly people who work there. I enjoyed my chicken caesar sandwich and definitely plan on coming back with more people in the future! read more

Great start to a morning starting here. Had the turkey bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. Was delicious and our server was very attentive and super sweet. Stop in for lunch too,they have an extensive menu. read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This is a hidden gem of a place. Phenomenal staff & service. We order breakfast almost every day from here. We're pretty addicted to the sandwiches, orange juice. The entire menu is excellent honestly. They make their food with love! read more

I've been to Scarlet 158 a handful of times for breakfast. Whether eat in or take out, the food has always been delicious. The owner is very attentive and always has a cheery attitude when I go in. It's off of Easton but I hope many students continue to discover this place. Prices are more than reasonable. I'd say it's way better than Hansel in terms of quality of food and price. Another plus is they have a nice outdoor seating area. read more

I love this place. The staff is always so friendly, the food is good and they're quick with both delivery and pick ups. So happy I found them!! read more

I come here all the time. Everything I have had so far is delicious. Highly recommend. Breakfast is delicious. Cheesesteaks are great too. Can't go wrong read more

Scarlet 158 Restaurant - Country Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

The food is simple and excellently prepared. I've never had better fries. The host also offered an off-menu dessert that shows creativity and flexibility. read more