Pancake Cafe 140 E. Ridgewood Ave…read more Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Classic Pancake The size of the two pancakes are equivalent to an entire pizza pie; it will easily last for one week. It is not a question of how little syrup you'll need, but how much syrup you'll need. The hot cakes were attractive in size, but these weren't my preferred choice as the overall texture was bland and rubbery. I may have enjoyed them more if I added a topping to the breakfast. On a positive note, the complimentary cornbread hit the spot and water was served chilled in a large pitcher. Overall, I would recommend purchasing a pancake with a specialty topping. #oversizedmenuitems #giganticfood #pancakecafe #ridgewoodnj #classicpancake

This place is fantastic. Great food, ample servings. Fluffy, tasty eggs. One of the few places to…read moreenjoy piping-hot oatmeal that has flavor. (Get the fruits and nuts as toppings.) Absolutely leave room for their pancakes: big, thick, and delicious even without syrup. (I recommend the strawberry, blueberry, banana pancakes.) Highly recommended. Best kept secret in Ridgewood.

Ah, I really wanted to love Raymond's. I gave it two chances, both at dinner (am wondering perhaps…read morebrunch is the way to go here). Both times, once on a Thursday and once on a Friday, it was almost empty. Service was extremely slow - took forever to get our four entrees despite there being no other tables, and our onion ring side came out almost 20 minutes after our entrees came out. The food is....just missing something. Fish in the fish and chips were heavily breaded with hot but soft breading; brick chicken had no flavor; the steak was overcooked.

PROS: Atmosphere is quaint, staff is friendly, good is good, prices are reasonable, menu variety is…read moreplentiful, location is amazing CONS: There's only paid street parking and the place has many flies which tells me they aren't wiping things down the best that they could OVERALL: I do recommend coming here, however, if you do run into flys just bat them away

They did it again! Service and food was excellent and the brown sugar shaken espresso is a must…read morehave! 10/10

White Maple blew me away. A small café on the busy East Ridgewood Avenue, which has indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. As soon as I entered, I was captivated by the red brick walls, the tile floor, and tasteful decor. Our Server, Leska, did a fabulous job with every aspect of the meal. The drinks (Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso and Iced Biscoff Latte) had nice presentations and I appreciated the water bottles at every table. We shared the Caprese Salad and Hummus. As you'll see in the photos, they were fresh, served in large portions, and were gone in a few minutes. The entree was the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. It was adorned with plenty of blueberries and the dollops of whipped cream added to the enjoyment of every bite. White Maple really won me over and will be my go-to, when in this area.

Ordered 6 matchas and 4 coffees, but unfortunately, the matchas were completely off. As you can see…read morein the photo, they weren't green at all and didn't taste like matcha--they tasted exactly like Fruity Pebbles cereal milk. Disappointed since we ordered so many, hopefully they will improve their matcha or they probably should remove it from the menu.

Visited this small and cozy cafe for breakfast on the weekend. I got a matcha latte and the hearty…read moreomelette. The matcha was sweeter than I prefer, but still good. Omelette was tasty, but nothing special. Presentation was super cute though! Inside was clean and cute. Not many tables, so there may be a wait depending on how busy it is when you come. Service was great despite how busy it got. I can see myself coming back here!

I've been hearing about Sook for quite some time and finally had the chance to check it out. Sook…read moreis located on one of the side streets off East Ridgewood Avenue (walking distance). They also have a chocolate shop next door. When I walked inside of the bakery, I felt transported to a pastry shop in France. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was super busy. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered a latte and a scone. The scone was very delicious and fresh. My boyfriend ordered a frozen hot chocolate and a chocolate éclair. I tried a bit of the éclair and we both agreed that it was the star of the show. I normally am not a big éclair person but this one was so chocolatey and rich. It was filled with this creamy, fresh chocolate filling. I strongly dislike the store bought cream filling that they are usually piped with. We sat at one of the little tables on the sidewalk outside since the weather was nice. I will be back if I am in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat!

While the dessert was good, the staff is not aware of allergens in desserts. All three people at…read morethe front, although they were very nice, assured me there were no nuts in "Spring" dessert. They said there could be cross contamination. Cross contamination is no issue for me, as I informed them, but I need to know if there are nuts actually inside as an ingredient. One person said only one item on their dessert menu contained nuts, and when I mentioned that many contained hazelnut they seemed surprised to learn that hazelnut is in fact a tree nut. Lo and behold, the chocolate dacquoise inside the Spring dessert contained nuts and I got an anaphylactic reaction as a result and needed to take my EpiPen. The bite I had was very yummy but almost took me out so I'll still keep two stars for the baking itself. However, staff NEEDS to know what contains very common and deadly allergens.

The lobster nachos wins an Oscar!!!…read more Ceasar salad - Yummy Rigatoni & spicy sauce added sausage...Oscar!! Ambiance is very inviting Staff, very accommodating I LOVE this place!

We enjoyed our dinner not our first time there. We been here couple times already and each time we…read moreenjoyed very much. The food is excellent from appetizers to desserts. The waitress very kind and friendly and the outdoor atmosphere always so pleasant and beautiful

- Cozy diner in Ridgewood with plenty of seating across two dining areas, including a bar counter…read moreon one side; outdoor seating is also plentiful; booths, however, felt a bit cramped for taller diners - Service was warm, friendly, and efficient throughout the meal - Food was okay: the Alpine burger was well-seasoned but overcooked; the chicken Marsala came with a generous amount of sauce, though it leaned a bit too salty; the kids enjoyed the grilled cheese, and the kids' mac and cheese was a large, extra-cheesy portion; while the kids' meals don't include a beverage, they do come with a generous scoop of ice cream for dessert

We went here because we liked that we could sit outside. Their menu is extensive and they also…read morehave a brunch menu. The prices are a little high. I had the strawberry French toast. I was disappointed in the presentation. They gave 4 pieces of bread and a few strawberries on each piece snd covered it all with whip cream. No strawberry sauce or anything else. I was very surprised at the presentation. My girlfriend had the shrimp creole omelet. That looked delicious. She said it tasted so good. They even served toast with her order. I will go again and try something else next time. For now I rate this a 4 out of 5. Pictures attached!

OUTSTANDING!!! If…read moreyou like authentic Italian food and not the sauce heavy oil laden foods most local places make then try this place!!! We grabbed a table on a Saturday night we were immediately impressed by the amazing smells upon entering . I spent my summers in Italy growing up and this place took me back . Our wonderful waitress and over and left some bread and oil while we looked at the menu. We agreed upon the califlower as an app . Hubby had the eggplant parm and I did the pasta with shrimp and broccoli . We also got a side of broccoli rabe, the meals also came with a nice side salad . The portions are a realistic smaller size and delicious. Unbelievably so! Fresh and great quality olive oil is used you can taste the difference. We were going to splurge and get dessert but they only had chocolate cake or ice cream so we declined . It is a byob. We honestly already said we will be going again next week! Please do yourself a favor and visit!

We came to Iachetti's Kitchen for a last-minute Father's Day dinner and were completely blown away…read more This cozy little Italian spot turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The service was lovely--our waiter was kind, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. We started with the fried artichoke hearts (a must!), burrata, calamari, mozzarella sticks, and the zucchini and eggplant chips--LORDY, those were insanely good. Every appetizer was better than the last. The main dishes were just as impressive. The chicken parm was crispy and flavorful, the gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth perfect, and the sole francese was delicate and delicious. We were passing plates around the table because no one could decide which dish was their favorite! It's BYOB, which made it feel even more relaxed and special. Total hidden gem--we'll definitely be back!!!!

4.5 stars -- only because I've only been there once. Once I return, I'm sure I'm going to pop up to…read more5 stars! This tiny place in Ho-Ho-Kus was a truly lovely brunch experience. The food was fresh (how did they find a flawless avocado in the middle of winter???) and the flavors delicious. The service was outstanding -- weekend brunch was packed, and they put your name on a list in case you want to walk around town while you're waiting. Don't go too far, because somehow they're able to move the tables without making folks feel rushed. Each person we encountered -- the host, the folks at the counter, our server -- was nicer than the last. I got a bowl that had slightly cooked spinach, poached eggs, sweet potatoes and that GOHgeous avocado I mentioned above. One thing I really liked about this bowl is that it didn't have rice in it -- something that would've made it too overwhelming. This was the perfect combo and portion size. Someone else in our small group got the avocado toast (more avocado!!) and also said it was excellent. Definitely plan to return!

We came here for weekend brunch. Seemed to be really popular spot among locals as it was packed…read more Luckily we didn't have to wait long as few parties had just left. The interior of the restaurant was so nice, modern and well lit. There were outdoor seating area available as well. Other than street parking, they also had free parking spots at the rear side of the restaurant. We ordered the egg benedict, steak and egg, and pancake stack. They were served within a short time. Overall all the dishes were good. Steak was cooked well. But the pieces were thick. I wish it had more flavor. The chimichurri sauce on the steak saved the dish. Pancakes were fluffy and little sweet, my daughter liked it. The service was decent as well. Both the owners (father & son) were present at the restaurant, helping out rest of the staff. One of them stopped by our table to check on our dining experience. Overall we had a wonderful brunch time here.

This restaurant is truly underrated! The wait time is longer than average but that's because…read moreeverything is freshly made to order. I would love to gate keep this place, but at the same time I want everyone to enjoy it as well.

Went to Truly Sichuan for a late lunch on Father's Day. It's a casual restaurant, the staff was…read moreable to seat us quickly. My family is a big fan of Sichuan cuisine, so we ordered a lot. For appetizers we got the spicy pork soup dumplings, the crab roe soup dumplings, dan dan noodles, and chongqing noodles. For the baby, we got the shrimp lo mein, which interestingly used udon noodles. I'd pass on the majority of these appetizers my next visit, but they weren't bad, just not the best. For entrees, we got the crispy fish dry pot, shredded beef w. hot green pepper, crispy volcano tofu, braised fish w. chili sauce, and sichuan lamb. My favorites were the crispy fish dry pot and braised fish with chili sauce. Portion sizes for the price are huge. I would definitely return.