This restaurant gets a bad review based on quality of service & cleanliness. Our party of four sat in a private greenhouse. There was dirty silverware and crayons on the ground and the table felt somewhat sticky. When we asked about the heat we were told to unplug the heater. There was no outlet found and who wants to reach under a dirty table to the dirty ground to unplug a wire? Anyway the condition of the greenhouse was concerning & made us question how serious they are about really cleaning & sanitizing between guests. Our waitress and host that sat us were not very friendly and considering our bill was just shy of $300 we hoped for a higher quality of hospitality. This was our first and last time at The Kitchen Step. You are better off at a restaurant with more skilled and/or seasoned staff who know how to talk to people and properly clean between guests. read more

Brunch was good here. They have outdoor seating so you can even bring your pooch. The cranberry scone ($3) was delicious as was the coffee (it was extra strong). I ordered the Salmon tostada ($12) which came with a salad, luckily it wasn't too heavy and was tasty. My husband got the breakfast burrito ($14) which looked good also well. All in a all a nice brunch, we will be back to try the alcohol next time. read more

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Absolutely loved The Kitchen Step. Recently moved to JC and my parents were visiting so after reading many reviews I decided to take them to The Kitchen Step. First things first, we were running late and they were kind enough to move our reservation 45 minutes from our original time. Whew. Second, the ambiance and aesthetics are right up my alley. Clean, chic, comforting. I felt comfortable and my rather conservative parents liked the ambiance as well. Third, the food was amazing! My mom is a very picky eater. She has a very sensitive palate so I am always worried about where I take her. But, she devoured everything and her plates were clean. Actually, we cleared each and every single plate. We ordered the fried baby artichoke, prosciutto (sweet and savory- holy crap- so so good), and fried zucchini as our starters. Entrees were ricotta gnocchi (soft cheese potato pillows that melt in your mouth), pork chop (perfectly cooked), and butter-milk chicken breast (not dry at all). And lastly, we ordered the zeppole (this was heavenly) and the lemon olive oil pound cake for our dessert. Loved everything about this place. The waitress was very kind and attentive and all in all, it was such a great experience. We left with our bellies full and I am just so glad that my parents first time in JC was a big hit. I would love to come back for dinner and also try their brunch. Ugh- I honestly can't wait to come back. read more

There are some trendy restaurants that bring an unique value despite its expensive price-point. The atmosphere was nice, and the waiters were pleasant, but the food was very disappointing given the cost. $10 vegan macadamia ricotta: when the waiter laid the plate in front of me, I just stared at it for a few seconds in disbelief. It was a tablespoon of the ricotta, spread out onto a wooden slab, with a sprinkle of fruit that sunk right through it. Unbelievably small and underwhelming. I normally wouldn't get bent out of shape for a $10 plate, but it wasn't even that. In 2 spoonfuls, it was gone. I know it is under the "snack" category on the menu but still a waste of money. It really needed to be twice the size to make it worth the price. $14 breakfast burrito: you could have made this at home. Also, it comes with an awkward heap of lettuce. No dressing or flavoring, just plain wet lettuce. A small side of home fries or anything else would be a huge improvement. $17 salmon eggs Benedict: crazy salty salmon (saltier than usual in my opinion). Not worth it. Also awkward serving of lettuce next to it as well. If you are looking for a satisfying place to eat, this isn't quite it. It is definitely a trendy, gentrify-ish place resting on it's atmosphere. I just wish the food was better, but as of now, it certainly is not worth the price point. read more

My family was in town and we are all fans of Beat Bobby Flay; Kitchen Step's Chef Ryan DePersio went head to head with Bobby on the show, so we wanted to give this place a go. We came here for brunch on a Saturday and we all really liked this place because the decor almost had a modern farmhouse feel to it. This joint had a good mix between lunch and breakfast food. It's funny because we decided to order Korean Angry Chicken Style Wings as a starter but then for our mains we ordered breakfast. For my meal, I ordered the chicken and waffles and the chicken was fried perfectly....a nice crunch in the outside while maintaining moisture in the inside. The honey sriracha has the perfect balance of sweet and spice and was a good accompaniment to the chicken, waffles & gravy. The only hiccup we experienced the whole meal is that my girlfriend asked for her breakfast burrito to be without avocado yet it came with avocado. No big deal because they had customer first service and comped the dish for us unhesitatingly. Everyone else in the group enjoyed their meal and even brought up how good it was the next day after. I just looked at their dinner menu and for sure will book a reservation in the near future. read more

The Kitchen Step - Korean Style Angry Chicken Wings - Desserts Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

My husband, toddler daughter, and I went here for brunch. A friend said the food was "meh," but I wanted to try it anyway. The staff were friendly and had high chairs available. All of the menu items sounded flavorful and delicious. I was so excited to eat anything given there descriptions. I ordered the croissant French toast. It was soooo small and somehow $14?? I should've taken a picture. The croissants were like the size of those canned Pillsbury crescent rolls hahahah! At least those are 8 for $1.99 at Target. Anyway, it was tasteful, but way overpriced given the portion size. Not impressed. read more

Their mixologist Ray crafted this amazing gin cocktail called the Mildred! Please give it a try. Their pork chop was tender and cooked to perfection. Always nervous about places overcooking it. The chicken in the Moroccan braised chicken was also tender and cooked just right. Great portions. From their presentation to the food to their decor, this place was great. Highly recommend it! read more

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Kitchen Step takes over the thirty acres space. While thirty was so caught up in making 'unique' food, these guys are making straightforward delicious meals. Had the black bean burrito, the croissant French toast and avocado toast. Everything came out quickly and tasted fresh. Service was on point and the wait staff were professional and checked in at just the right time. The decor was great and makes the restaurant feel more premium than many others in jersey city. Looking forward to trying out more than brunch. read more

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I planned a late brunch with a few friends to meet at The Kitchen Step on a Sunday around 2pm. We didn't make reservations however the three of us were seated abut 10 minutes after arriving. I was definitely happy about that since they originally stated it was a 25 minute wait. After being seated we reviewed the menu and placed our order. While our server was friendly he wasn't 100% clear when answering our questions to the menu. I usually enjoy having biscuits with my benedict or on the side of a meal however they wouldn't make that accommodation. Just an FYI if you're like me. We started with the cheese plate which was very underwhelming. The jam was left off the plate and we waited another 10 minutes for it. I wouldn't recommend this. For my meal, I ordered the Two Eggs Anyway and it was okay. This place is located by the Grove St station in Jersey City. I really expected it to be better. read more

The Kitchen Step - artisanal cheese plate - Desserts Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I think the most accurate description of Kitchen Step is that it is just fine. Nothing spectacular, and nothing terrible. It is just suoer average. Nothing hits home about the actual menu itself. A couple of things such as non runny eggs, but again the best way to describe a meal here is that its incredibly average for a decent price point. I will say that their outdoor space setting is incredible. read more

I've been to this place twice now, once for Sunday brunch and again for dinner. Both times, I had a great experience. You might want to have a reservation before heading there, there might a bit of a wait on most days Food- really flavorful. I've tried their chicken, shrimps, gnocchi, avocado toast, zucchini fries and everything has been delicious Drinks- I like their wine list, not too elaborate but has some good ones. I tried their Cabernet while my friend had the Riesling Service- the staff is friendly Ambience- is good inside, you have the option to sit outside during summers. Even for winters, you can pick a table closer to the windows for a good view of the read more

I found an article a while back that gave some favorite places to eat around JC written by a local chef. This place was on the list and I'm so glad I tried it! We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and responsive. Ordered fried zucchini, Mac and cheese, fish tacos and the pork chop...all of which were delicious. Even the bread and butter were incredible (chives in the butter I think??). It's an awesome local spot tucked away on a quiet street with an awesome slection of food and drinks. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

This is probably the most overrated brunch spot in Jersey City. Talk about overpriced and underdelivered food. I ordered a $13 Kale Caesar salad that was more of a side salad served in a cup and claimed to have used fresh Gouda cheese. Ha the Gouda cheese looked like it came out of a shredded Kraft cheese bag. My boyfriend ordered the $12 traditional breakfast of 2 eggs and bacon plus potatoes which was underwhelming and could have been made much better at home. Save yourself and go to Latham House, Buddy Who's, Lighthorse Tavern or Amelia's for a REAL brunch. read more

This is my new favorite place! The ambiance was great BUT let me tell you about the amazing meal I had on Mother's Day! The food was creative, local, fresh, and delicious. The menu had something for everyone-- adventurous eaters looking for bone marrow, a vegan dish, refreshing gazpacho, chicken that fell off the bone, and yummy staples like french fries. This place has it all! Will be back with Family and Friends for more. I hear the menu changes, can't wait to see all the exciting options :) read more

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My husband and I came in today to have a final yummy brunch before we begin our whole30 diet. He ordered the chicken and waffles and I had the French toast croissant and side of bacon. The chicken was nice and crispy. The French toast was good, but I should have asked for the whipped cream on the side because once it melted, the dish became kind of mushy. The side of bacon was a good portion for $5. Cute place, friendly service! I will definitely be back! read more

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Had a great time on a Saturday afternoon. The fish tacos, zucchini fries and the French toast. Everything was amazing.

This restaurant is hands down one of my favorite places in jersey city to go for brunch. I have eaten here several times and have not been disappointed by a single dish I've tried. Service is also very good and the staff is very friendly. My favorite dishes for brunch are: Hanger steak and eggs Breakfast burrito And the Nutella swirl pancake (best pancake you'll ever have) It's a little pricey but worth every penny for the quantity and quality of all their dishes. Last time I went we ordered all three of those dishes along with toast on the side and 2 coffees for total cost of around $60 before tip. I'd definitely recommend this place for a nice cozy brunch date. The place is small but has a decent amount of seating and has a very nice modern design to it. Also has great outdoor seating during warm weather days. Must try! read more

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I was hoping to have a good dining experience at kitchen step but this was a very disappointing and embarrassing one.First of all I reserved over the phone and I told the person I spoke to that it's going to be my brother's birthday if they can do something,she goes yes we will just put a candle on a dessert.We got there on Sunday December 10 and were seated next to a very loud large group,so we politely asked to move to a different table our server Michael said" I'm grabbing your drinks you just have to move your bodies"..I found that statement odd but I let it go.Before we moved my brother was parking and I told him that's his birthday he gave me the 3 dessert options they have and i ordered the chocolate cake, wich he said would come out with a candle.We ordered a cheese plate for appetizer wich was 3 little cheeses for 19 bucks,the hanger steak, the buttermilk chicken and 2 burgers with no bacon.We waited 30 minutes for our entrees and we got the 2 burgers with bacon on them,I told him we can't have anything that touches pork and we received the burgers that were supposed to be cooked medium 5 minutes later,so they literally took the bacon out and brought it back.At that point we were already fed up,the hanger steak and the chicken are pretty small for the price point and, dessert time comes the runner brought a cake with no candle i asked our waiter what happened his answer was "I don't know".The best was we received a horrible ice cream with a candle on it and I was charged for that and never ordered it . read more

Definitely can't label something "large plate" for $22 that consists of 3 thinly sliced pieces of zucchini rolled up with mushrooms inside. I can't even imagine how tiny the small plates are. So disappointed. The only redeeming factor was that it tasted good but I would never order again purely based on the size and price. Ridiculous. $22 later and I'm about to cook myself more food. read more

The Kitchen Step - $22 for a "large plate" - Desserts Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

TL;DR - aggressively mediocre, would not come back The ambiance is nice with cute plants and green decor; the service is efficient. Yet, when we waited over 40 minutes to get our food once seated for Sunday brunch. I got a glass of orange juice to drink and it was the flat, supermarket carton variety. It would be nice to have fresh squeezed orange juice, especially since it's Sunday brunch and they're charging $4 / glass! We ordered the RD burger and the breakfast burrito. The burger was OK - the meat tasted reasonably good, yet the toppings didn't add much to the experience, and they left out lettuce and tomato. The breakfast burrito was also just OK - filled with black beans and eggs, didn't taste much of the manchego listed on the menu, and they were super stingy with the avocado. We decided to try desert and got the lemon olive oil pound cake with gelato. This had so much potential, but alas, it was overly sweet and sugary. Don't waste your time with this place. read more

This is such a fun restaurant, not only do they serve really tasty food but their service is on another level. They are all extremely friendly and courteous and will explain anything you want. We came here for dinner over the weekend and they were completely full. They serve the most amazing garlic butter and bread. The multigrain bread was my favorite. We shared the crab crostini. It was buttery and tasty. I also had one of their cocktails, I think it was called a moment of silence and it had apple brandy and whiskey in it, super tasty. For main course we had the olive crusted salmon and the shrimp with risotto, both the entrees were good. For dessert we tried the cobbler, which they told me was a new addition, warm and very tasty. Can't wait to go back to this restaurant and try some of the other dishes. read more

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Pretty average service. Food was good but nothing to come back for. Shishito peppers and kale salad were the pick of the items on our table. read more

Had a fantastic experience here. Chill staff, great music playlist, and really inspired dishes. We got the chicken and waffles - they were firm and dense, a nice balance of sweet and savory. The breakfast burrito was standard fare, but the hangar steak was out of this world phenomenal and would order again. Clearly a popular place with a line outside for Saturday brunch. read more

Best place for brunch and dinner in jersey city. It's even better than most places in NYC. Their bar menu is phenom and always changing with the season. My fave right now is their new soft serve machine. So in love and will always be a recommendation and a fave of mine. read more

I am impressed, The Kitchen Step was simply great. It is nice place. Most everything I've tried until now have been very great. The people who work there are incredibly pleasant and welcoming. Can not wait to visit The Kitchen Step again! read more

I came here for a double date brunch and had a great experience. The decor is nice and there is outside seating available. We waited a while for our food but it was definitely worth the wait. We had the gnocchi, breakfast burrito, chicken and waffles, and the eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious but we were specifically blown away by the gnocchi and the chicken and waffles. They were delicious! There is also a nice selection of cocktails and a decent wine list. The prices can be high but worth it for the quality of the food you'll get. read more

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Great food and friendly service! Very COVID-19 safe, and the staff goes above and beyond for guests to have everything they need. Our wonderful waiter noticed our table wobbled a little and went out of his way to fix it before our food got to our table. The food was delicious - the cereal pancakes were absolutely decadent and the stack was big enough for two girls to *try* and finish! read more

The food was good, nice presentation and unique cocktails. The experience was pleasant and I would've given this place 5 stars....that is until the manager, Cory Checket, came up to us and asked us to leave!! He said "I'm sorry ladies, I typically wouldn't ask this but would you mind moving to the bar? There are people here with reservations and we have no tables open." I sat there for a second, stunned, before I reclaimed my dignity and responded "I'm really offended that you would ask us that. We had a reservation too so we'll stay as long as we want." To give you some context, we had just paid the bill and were sitting chatting. Between the two of us we spent $100, we weren't sitting there drinking coffee and having dessert. And even if we were, it's not my problem that you overbooked your restaurant with reservations and now you're scrambling to rectify the situation. This turned out to be one of the worse customer experiences I've ever had, and that's saying something for living in New York. I'm sure he thought that two young women wouldn't put up a fuss for being treated so poorly... think again, jerk! read more

Went for Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. Good food and drinks but service was a disaster and ruined the night. There was a 90-minute time limit but you'd think it was 30-minutes with the way we were treated. Apps came out about 5 min after we sat which was fine because I thought they would space out the entree. Wrong. Entree was there 20 minutes after we sat and dessert on the table just as we took our last bite of the entree. 50-minutes into our reservation and the check was on the table. We were rushed through each course and it was a very uncomfortable experience. They could not get us out fast enough. I watched the couple next to us have the exact same experience. The most bizarre and worst dining experience I can remember. At no point were we able to relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere. To be so bad on Valentine's Day of all days is the strangest part. Not worth giving them your business. Plenty of other great places to eat where you will be treated better. read more

You can create a great meal from their selection of snacks, small, and large plates...I especially liked the miso glazed portobello mushrooms (with cumin carrot puree and spicy coconut jus). Good selection of canned and draft beer, as well. Hope to be back someday soon for brunch... read more

Excellent food, you have to try their macaroni cheese and truffles. Their fried zucchini ! Great outdoor space. Highly recommended. read more

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I had been here when it was 30 acres, so after the owners infamously left JC, I was curious as to what would replace them. Unfortunately, I hadn't gotten around to visiting Kitchen Step until now. We had made a reservation so we were seated immediately. Waters brought, we got to scan the menu for drinks, drink orders put in - both my BFF and I replaced the gin in our drinks with run and vodka respectively. Our server came back to ask if we wanted appetizers, apologized for the slight delay in our drinks. We ordered the fish tacos, zucchini fries and the mac and cheese, our server said our drinks should be out shortly. Our bread and garlic butter came, loved that butter, still no drinks. Our appetizers came, and after that, our drinks - neither drink had the gin replaced. The drinks were our least favorite part of our dinner. The food, fish tacos, awesome, zucchini fries, SO good, and you can pretend you're being healthy. The mac and cheese, I would have bumped it up to perfect if they didn't use elbows. I just have a thing about mac and cheese with elbows. I don't feel the cheese to noodle radio works out as well. Other than the elbow thing, very good. Love the bread crumb topping. Mains, we got the gnocchi, the fried chicken and the kale caesar. Everything was delicious. I feel like gnocchi is easy to mess up, these were perfect. Light, fluffy, sauce ratio was perfect. We ended up getting dessert, bread pudding and raspberry sorbet. The raspberry sorbet was good, the bread pudding, amazing. So light and airy, not dense and syrupy. Will definitely be going back. read more

An odd dining experience. We came here as a birthday group after our planned reservations on grove street fell through because of limited veg options for girl of the night. Basically every restaurant we walked into after braced us for 1+ hour wait times. Kitchen step however was weirdly empty for a weekend night, but the reviews and vegetarian dishes were promising enough that we rolled the dice. Food was pretty solid - gnocchi was the highlight and as others have said, fish tacos are a nice light meal for the less inclined. I asked the booth upon entering if we could get something sent over towards the end of the evening for our friend's birthday from the dessert menu with a candle and after a few confused stares he agreed. Our drinks/apps/drinks/entrees/drinks go by and nothing. We approach the front discreetly again and ask them the same request again and same person asks confused questions about the purpose of all this, but agrees again.... Except 30 minutes go by again and the waitstaff instead brings out the dessert menu for all of us, nudging us to leave in usually late weekend night fashion. So we ask again... get a yes, sure, whatever fiction they've been pushing on us for the past 2 hours. Still nothing. At this point, our birthday girl has picked up on everything but kindly continues to ignore the fiasco by snapping some of that glistening gnocchi from earlier. Now for the fourth time, a friend whispers to the staff passing about the dessert we've been requesting since the very beginning and they rudely tell all of us that sort of giveaway doesn't happen here, we have to order like everyone else. Uhm - we never asked for a free dessert, and how hard is it to grab whatever microwaveable dessert you offer from your freezer menu and stick a candle in it? I guess Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Chilis escaped the childhoods of like every staff member here. Food is good - people are odd. Won't return. read more

This place has the best customer service! They allow dogs outside, and bring a water bowl for your puppy. I came for dinner with some friends and had the striped bass -- delicious! They give you a large portion of fish, with a crisp and slightly spicy skin. It goes really well with the mushroom risotto, which is nice and rich. Before our food came it started to rain, and the staff were incredibly proactive and helpful about moving our seats and umbrellas around to make sure we could stay outside (the puppy!) and still remain dry. Will definitely be coming back for their brunch! read more

Let me just say... as a person that goes to A LOT of restaurants...Kitchen Step is absolutely incredible!!! From our server Tammy to the restaurant manager Evan. They were beyond nice, helpful, friendly & professional! All food recommendations were perfect because the food is just AMAZING! From the deviled eggs to the oysters (Rhode Island oysters are so good), to the yellowfin tuna & littleneck clam entree! Not to mention the desserts were unreal!!! (picture attached) and cocktails were perfect (great bartender)! I am a big Mezcal fan and they did not disappoint. I will basically recommend this restaurant to anybody that enjoys good food, good prices, and excellent service! Thank you to the Kitchen Step staff for a special evening! We'll be back! read more

The Kitchen Step - Desserts Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The Kitchen Step is a great little neighborhood restaurant, that has friendly service, and great food. We stopped by here a few weeks ago for dinner. The decor is great, and the staff was very friendly. As it was a group of 5 people, we ordered a few items to snack on, including the zucchini fries - which came with a really nice dipping sauce. For the main course, i had the fried chicken. It was cooked perfectly, and had a great flavor. the best part was how it worked well with the potato salad and vegetables on the plate. Overall, a great meal, and will definitely be back here in the near future. read more

Solidly average. Went to Kitchen Step with a group of 6 friends for brunch. We had the burger, gnocchi, Benedict, steak and eggs, empanadas and breakfast burrito. Everything was "fine" but nothing made me want to come back and eat there again. The atmosphere is great and the service was nice, but we waited for our food for almost half an hour. read more

Expected much better... This is the second time i have eaten at Kitchen Step and was very disappointed in the quality of food my table was served. Whoever the chef was last night (12/11/18) seemed to dump/overload salt on multiple dishes that were ordered. We had to send one dish back it was so bad. The other dish my gf just picked at and did not finish. My entree, the pork chop, was not good either. No flavor and not cooked well. Overall, my table was very disappointed in the food quality and will not be returning to this restaurant. The first time we went here the food was great. The head chef had to have been absent last night. read more

Far and away the best 'new American' food I've had in Jersey City. As you walk around the neighborhood you'll find a lot of 'almost good' food. 'almost good' Vietnamese food! 'almost good' barbecue! .'almost decent brewpubs!'. Lots of these restaurants feel like someone's very first attempt at running a restaurant. Kitchen Step feels different. Just like Deb could drink the whole milk if she wanted to, Kitchen Step could be in Manhattan if they wanted to. But they're here, and it's good. Are some of the cocktails a little...dopey and experimental? Yeah. But they were also pretty solid and more interesting than I expected. Food was just stellar. Simple, not cheap for JC, but stellar. read more

My family and I happened to stumble upon this place while walking in the area, as we were all in the mood for a good brunch meal. We felt immediately welcomed by the wait staff, as they were very attentive to getting us our table promptly and serving us our drinks and food. There was plenty of outdoor seating which was a plus. However, the food wasn't spectacular. I had the breakfast burrito, which was around $14, so it wasn't crazy expensive. But in terms of the overall quality of food, it was lukewarm with not too much flavor overall. If you're hungry and in the area during brunch time, definitely check this place out! But don't expect very high quality food. And do consider indoor seating, as we had water from an AC unit above the restaurant splash on us, which I don't consider to be the restaurant's fault. But maybe more outdoor covers/table umbrellas would be good to prevent that. read more

The Kitchen Step - Breakfast burrito - Desserts Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey