We were instantly welcomed and seated in the most lovely dining area appointed with mood lighting…read moreand comfortable seating. The attention to detail shines here. Tables adorned with a cute little ceramic sugar dish, lovely tableware and fresh flowers. This place was designed with love and intention and it shows. From the lighting fixtures to the decor Flourish is both stylish and comfortable. The food is just as well thought out. Inspired by Eastern European flavors Flourish takes basic breakfast to an elevated experience. A bit pricy for daily breakfast but the flavors were a treat to experience. No pork products but the turkey sausage was just as satisfying and 4 long links in a side serving. I chose the garden skillet and swapped the over easy eggs for scrambled. He went for the Shakshuka. Both were not just served but presented beautifully on wooden boards. We had to try the Syrniki and were delighted. You aren't going to find over the top portions here, but the meals are satisfying and prepared with fresh quality ingredients. The berries on the Syrniki were huge, juicy and tasty. Flourish is not your daily breakfast spot but definitely one we recommend and will revisit on occasion.

Lovely little cafe! Fresh and very delicious. Super cute and a calm environment. We really enjoyed…read moreit.

My wife and I met another couple for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning. Needless to say, it was…read morecrowded and we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Nice ambiance and very friendly staff. I ordered the full stack of French toast with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, and a side of sausage links. My wife had the west Coast scrambler which consisted of eggs, avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, and scallions. Our friends ordered the chorizo burger with fries, and pastrami on rye with a side of coleslaw. As a coffee snob, I would say the coffee was very good. Everything came out cooked fresh and hot. Plenty of fresh fruit on top of my French toast. I heard the chorizo burger was different and delicious. Most of the plates went back clean. Portions were very generous. The service was excellent and friendly. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. Worth the trip if you are in the area.

I have to say I was hesitant when I pulled up to Shut Up and eat with my family but I'll DEFINITELY…read morebe back ! The menu is MASSIVE, don't come if you're indecisive or if you don't plan to come back to try more dishes ! The waitstaff sticks to the silly bit , wearing PJs, bordering on rude but in a playful way that makes it fun and not annoying. There are so many knick knacks on the walls to look at - lots of conversation starters! We enjoyed everything we ordered (the afternoon waffle section was a fun twist on a sandwich and proved you can have it all!) and are already scheming what we will have next time we come back!

Great breakfast spot run but poppa Frank himself. The place is cash/venmo only so be prepared. When…read moreyou walk in it's a small cute spot with not a crazy amount of tables. The coffee is self serve and I went with the pancakes and eggs for breakfast. The pancake is flat but don't let looks deceive you because it was really yummy. The service was so kind and attentive and I will definitely be getting breakfast here when I'm in the area again. ( my boyfriend loved it so much he went again the next day)

Best waitress service this side of the Delaware River! Diner vibe with local color. Fresh cooked…read moreeggs, pancakes and potatoes and bacon too.

Pandora Diner was able to accommodate our large party for lunch on the 4th of July. All the meals…read morewere large in portion and the kids loved the children's menu (drink and dessert included). Even the bread they brought out to us had many varieties to try. Service was quick and attentive. Prices were lower in comparison to diners here in Brooklyn.

I was housesitting for my good friend and was hungry the next morning for diner coffee and…read morebreakfast. Yelp strikes again! Crazy crowded at 11:45 am but we were seated pretty quickly. I enjoyed drooling over their luscious looking desserts in the case that smacks you in the face as soon as you enter while we waited. I had French toast, scrambled eggs and that great diner coffee! Sir had a turkey club, that came with a cup of soup. He thoroughly enjoyed both ! Great portion! My French toast was fluffy and very good! Eggs - how do they make them so light and delish?!! Smooth coffee as I expected! I even had a rare second cup! Our server, Diane, was quick and efficient. I think we made her smile because we're both talkers and believe in complimenting good food and service. Typical diner pricing. Id absolutely return :)

I really enjoyed my visit here! I've newly moved to the Bordentown area, so this will likely become…read morea local favorite of mine. I visited on a Monday, and service was very quick and friendly. There's such a warm and cozy feeling inside with nice places to sit. I had an iced latte with baklava flavored syrup and it was delicious!! The spinach and feta pastry and hashbrown were also really nice food options. I can't wait to visit again and try more items from their menu!

Finally tried the "new" spot in town despite it being open since January…read more The inside was beautiful. Decorated well for Christmas but a nice lounge area and a bar that overlooks main street (farnsworth) of Bordentown. The coffee was exceptional. I went for an americano. I only had coffee but the food in the case looked very good. The service was great too. The folks working there were attentive and answered all my questions. Will certainly be coming back and would recommend.

A Much needed NJ Brunch date! Blossoms has been on my list. Super cute. Not too packed on a Friday…read moreafternoon and there was parking. We were immediately seated by Freddy. He was amazing and friendly! Great staff! Food was great! We had the fried pork and the pancakes and eggs and taters and toast. We also had the strawberry virgin mojito. It was tasty. No alcohol served here. Highly recommend!

This is one of the cutest restaurants I've been to in NJ! The aesthetic was super cute, and I went…read moreearly on a Saturday morning, so there was no wait. The service was friendly, and the food was really good! I ordered the chicken and waffles with eggs and home fries, and everything tasted great. The only issue I had was with the ketchup bottle. I was sitting by the window, and I guess since the bottle had been sitting in the sun, it may have spoiled. When I opened it, it exploded and got ketchup everywhere. I'm not sure if it just got too hot or had gone bad, but unfortunately it got all over my clothes and purse. Other than that, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!

Our first visit to Dolce Fantasia, and it will not be the last. My wife and I attended the Beer,…read moreWine and Spirits event in Asbury earlier in the day and decided to stay in town for an early dinner. Even though they only opened at 5pm, there was already a lively crowd at 5:30. We started with Polpettine Di Pollo, organic chicken meatballs with bell pepper, garlic, spinach and pomodoro. The order was large and delicious! Piping hot as well. Carol chose the Pappardelle al Telephono Nostro, house made pasta, mozzarella, tomato-cream sauce and fresh basil. this was a large order and my wife loved it. I chose the Tortelloni alla Bergamasca, veal tortellini with black truffle and rosemary veal reduction. Excellent as well! Dessert consisted. of a shared Pistachio Creme Brulee that was perfect. The restaurant is BYOB and I recommend making a reservation. Our server, Khrystna, was superb

Asbury Park is one of my favorite food towns, and a huge reason is because it still has the ability…read moreto pleasantly surprise me. Case in point - this restaurant has apparently been in the downtown area for several years and I had no idea. I stopped by here for lunch on Memorial Day with the Millennial Chum, and in a totally risky move, didn't make a reservation anywhere and just decided to wing it. The Millennial Chum's only requirement was that it be a place neither one of us had been to before, so after a very quick search/walk, we noticed this place and also decided we had a hankering for Italian. Done. I don't know how to describe the interior, but "yellow" and "modern" comes to mind. This isn't a stodgy white tablecloth kind of place; it's vibrant and hip, I'm sure trying to capture that classic Asbury demo. Really unique. The weather was a little meh, which worked in our favor - although there was a decent amount of foot traffic in the downtown area 70% of which were pooches, only one other table was occupied in here. We were able to sit down and were served very promptly. We were both very intrigued by one of the apps on the verbal specials menu - mango burrata, which sounded like sort of a mess, but also worth a try. Definitely more of the latter. Never would have thought to combine these two ingredients together, but it was really excellent and an interesting palate pairing. The presentation was solid as well, and this...didn't last long, although given that we both ordered entrees perhaps we should have been more responsible in that regard. Something I'd recommend for the regular menu in the future for sure. A lot of the entrees looked interesting and pretty authentic; this isn't just spaghetti and chicken parm (I'm not actually sure either was even on the menu). The one that emotionally spoke to me the most was the Pappardelle (one of my fave pastas and always pleased to see it) Al Telefono Nostro. Really hit the spot, and as you can see a really hardcore portion. The tomato cream sauce was light and flavorful, and the only nitpick I had (just a personal palate preference) was the inclusion of the sliced tomatoes. I'm sure a ton of people love those, and it basically adds a level of authenticity to the dish that a barbarian like me just can't quite appreciate. I made sure the Millennial Chum had a few tomato pieces though. Really good dish and would order it again. Honestly not sure what possessed us to even look at the dessert menu much less actually order from it, but I thought Oreo Tiramisu sounded interesting, despite the Millennial Chum's yowling that she despised tiramisu. It turns out she doesn't, because once this dish arrived she happily helped herself and decided that her opinion on tiramisu was likely based on a traumatic/misleading childhood incident. Bare minimum, this place gets solid marks for rewriting history for her in the Italian dessert department. But it WAS delicious, which was a theme of our meal. The service was top-notch; our waitress was over regularly and had a strong command of the menu (which I think deserves bonus points, given that this was not Americanized and it helped to have a metaphorical lifeguard helping us navigate some of the trickier stuff; I studied abroad in Florence over 20 years ago, but you'd never know it). Very pleasant. BIg recommend; not a ton of establishments under the radar in Asbury, but this might be one of them.

I had such a wonderful experience at this small restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere…read morewas cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent. My waiter, Jose, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout my meal. It's always nice to visit a smaller restaurant where you receive that personal touch, and Jose definitely made my experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he truly cares about the customers and takes pride in his service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will happily come back again! Thank you, Jose, for making our visit so special!

This place is a complete gem! Everything from the customer service to the delicious food was five…read morestars. We came here for brunch on a Saturday which happened to be Valentine's Day as well. The entire place was decorated with heart balloons, flowers on the wall, and the sweetest music playing. Even their regular decor is spectacular; the tables are spotless, beautiful velvet green chairs, and the cleanest bathroom. I also LOVE that their menu is a tour of South America because you can get such a variety of different flavors. We started with an order of their beef empanadas which were spectacular ! Then I ordered a Costa Rican Gallo Pinto breakfast (black beans, rice, chorizo, avocado, sweet pla trains and egg). Hubby ordered a exican breakfast of huevos rancheros (cubed potatoes, sausage, onions, peppers, chorizo, eggs and red sauce). Our son ordered the Nutella, strawberry pancakes which he also LOVED. Everything was very reasonably priced between $13-17 and was a good portion. The coffee was also amazing, sadly $5 which was a little pricey with no refills...but I'm happy to support a small business versus a chain. Kevin who was our server was so sweet and kept checking in to make sure we were liking our food. Then at the end of our meal they gave us the most delicious flan because it was Valentine's Day! Make aure to check this place out, parking is a little tricky, but otherwise it is worth the trip into Chambersburg.

We stopped by Patria Station Café in Berkeley Heights, NJ on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, hoping to…read moreenjoy a relaxed lunch--and it turned out to be a great choice. The owner, Carolina, was warm and charming as was the waitress, Amira, who provided great service. We started with Argentine beef empanadas as a starter. For lunch I ordered the beef milanesa platter with French fries, while my wife had the chicken milanesa sandwich. Both dishes were generous in portion and full of flavor, just the kind of hearty, home-style fare I love from Argentine cafés. We also picked up a sandwich de miga to take home--a crustless ham and cheese sandwich that was simple, delicate, and satisfying. I'd rate both the meal and the sandwich an easy 8 out of 10. The café itself has a welcoming, local feel, and visiting on a weekday kept things peaceful. I learned they offer fresh Argentine pastries on weekends, which sounds like a perfect reason for a return visit soon. Patria Station Café is a great spot for authentic flavors, big portions, and a pleasant, laid-back experience.

We stopped on our way home from a wedding .. My husband is from Argentina so anytime we can have a…read moretaste of home for him we stop ! The owner was so welcoming ! The place was decorated so nice and different but beautiful! I had the toasted sandwich de miga delicious!!!!!! My kids demolished the kids French toast ! We brought home some empanadas and they were delicious! Can't wait to visit again ..

Loved this place. Adorable little brunch/breakfast coffee house. My husband & I took our son for a…read morebreakfast date, and this place didn't disappoint. There was no wait and we sat inside just because it was a bit hot out but the patio area looked very nice. We got the home made donuts which came with a strawberry frosting, they were definitely bakery dense homemade deliciousness. Hubs got the churro French toast, I got blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes son got the banana strawberry crepes. We ended up taking a donut home along with a crepe cause we just couldn't finish it all. Everything on the menu looked phenomenal so we will for sure be returning. If you're local check it out, if you're coming this way make it a stop! Service was also wonderful and attentive.

I visited Cubby Hole on June 7th with my daughter for brunch. We wanted to try somewhere new, and…read moreafter reading several positive reviews, we decided to give it a shot. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, and we waited about 15-20 minutes after adding our names to the waitlist. Since it was a beautiful day, there was the option to dine indoors or outside. We chose to sit inside. My first impression was that the restaurant was lively and bustling, which made it feel like a popular neighborhood favorite. It also appeared to be both family-friendly and pet-friendly, which was a nice touch. For my meal, I ordered the Omelette & Potatoes with mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and onions, along with a side of bacon. The omelet itself was good, but the bacon was a major disappointment. It was extremely overcooked--so crispy that it resembled bacon chips rather than strips of bacon. My daughter ordered the Egg White Wrap with turkey sausage, spinach, and feta, along with a side of fresh fruit. She enjoyed it well enough but felt it was just okay. Overall, we both agreed that the food was pretty basic. It wasn't bad and it was nothing to write home about. While the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff was attentive and the service was pleasant, the food didn't quite live up to the reviews I had read. Unfortunately, I don't think it's a place I'd be in a hurry to revisit.