Good food. We like the selections the presentation and the quality. Servings are plentiful and always fresh. Coffee is good but I usually prefer one of the juice drinks. Joined the card club recently. We're in so often it didn't make sense not to. Recommended stop for breakfast/lunch. Realize there may be a wait depending on your arrival time. Pays to on-line reserve. read more

This is my first time here. Nice place. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I had the Hawaiian French Toast with sausage. Fantastic! I'll be back when I'm in the area or one of their other locations. read more

Turning Point - Hawaiian French Toast with sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Waiting time 20-30 minutes : worth it Coffee : great Menu selection : wonderful Price vs Quantity vs Quality : excellent Service : just right Lobster quesadilla was perfect / lots of fresh lobster meat read more

One of the best breakfast spots around! Their specialty coffees and drinks are awesome. Their food tastes amazing and is always fresh. They have many healthy options and even sweet/savory options. read more

Love this place! It's very charming and pleasing to the eyes on the inside. What a perfect place for weekend brunches with mom! Love their French press coffees and that they let you take it to go if you don't finish it. There's often a long wait, no reservations. There's coffee for you while you wait. There's not much room to stand and wait, and you feel in the way. But it's well worth it! They close at 3 PM. I haven't had the best takeout experience here, but I am more than happy whenever we eat in. I just love the Monte Cristo and the Cosmopolitan salad! read more

I went to turning point for the first time with my family. We had a party of 7 and with a baby. The wait staff was amazing. We had a mishap with one of our meals due to an allergy but our waiter was great and we quickly got a new meal. Definitely was a great breakfast and all around great place to eat! read more

The menu and food is amazing but sadly there have been times my order was not correct. It does not stop me from coming back though as I do love Turning Point breakfasts. read more

I had brunch here with a good friend of mine and my fiance when we were in NJ for the 4th of July weekend and the three of us absolutely loved it! My friend had visited before and I trust her judgment so we decided to give it a shot. The food is fresh and delicious, the service is friendly and efficient, and the decor is homey but doesn't try too hard. The menu offers many different options, from omelettes to pancakes to sandwiches / burgers. I decided to go with the Lobster Benedict, as it had my name all over it! It came with bacon, avocado, generous pieces of lobster, tomatoes, and a hollandaise sauce. SO DELICIOUS. All of the things I love in one dish. As if it wasn't enough by itself, it also came with a side of breakfast potatoes and a fresh cup of fruit. I was in absolute heaven eating that benedict. I'm a huge fan of seafood benedict dishes (I'd previously had oyster benedict, salmon benedict, and crabcake benedict) and lobster was a perfect combination. It was also very fresh and light and didn't upset my stomach, as eggs sometimes do. My fiance ordered a Roadhouse Stack sandwich (Double stack grilled cheese with a smokehouse aioli, jack and cheddar cheeses, thick crispy bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, tomato and baby spinach leaves) and loved it as well. My friend ordered blueberry pancakes and they were such a generous portion that she took some to go as well. My friend also ordered a frappucino and it was so beautifully crafted and presented! My fiance also ordered some coffee and they brought out the french press right to the table. Color me impressed. If I'm ever in the area (Brick / Toms River), I'd definitely consider visiting again! read more

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My mother and I are regulars at Turning Point in Brick and cannot say enough about them. They treats us like family. We have never had a problem or bad meal. I love it here. read more

I've gone to the Turning Point in Brick for many years but it's never consistent. Today I got a take out order and they totally forgot one meal, didn't give salsa for another, only gave 6 chips with another, and the soup was so thick I had to add water. So was the salad dressing. The chicken is always bland. Sorry but I won't be returning. read more

I've been there many times and can not complain about anything ! The atmosphere is beautiful and the food was awesome as well as the coffee ! read more

Where has this place been all my life? Just got back from our first breakfast there after reading about The Turning Point on Yelp. It really lived up to the positive reviews and then some. The drink selection is amazing: lots of mixed virgin concoctions with fresh fruit juices and coffee combos. Husband had a chocolate shake and loved it. But I skipped the great drinks to save room for the food - and it was a wise decision. Shared the popeye skillet: potatoes, spinach and selected poached eggs, though you can get the eggs anyway you like. It was divine. Had ordered the becche e banana French toast, but waffles came instead. I would've been happy with the yummy looking waffles but husband insisted in the right dish. That too was a wise decision as the French toast was possibly the best we've ever had: strawberries, banana, blueberries and a few small scoops of vanilla mascarpone with a warm strawberry reduction sauce. Describing it does not do it justice. Our friend had the western omelette and said it was good, but didn't rave like we did over the skillet and French toast. The service was exceptional and we dined al fresco on this cool early summer morning under a canopy. Can't wait to go back for blast or try lunch. read more

My favorite breakfast place by far. They have some normal stuff and then some things that are different. The French presses are awesome!

The atmosphere at this place is really nice and the staff was extremely friendly. They have a nice, diverse menu that even the pickiest eaters would be hard-pressed to complain about. The problem is, everything was almost devoid of flavor. I had chili and the red pepper/bean dip and, with the exception of consistency, they tasted identical--completely bland. My husband had one of the skillet breakfasts and it wasn't even seasoned with salt. I don't know if it's this location (LOTS of senior citizens around here, which would explain the lack of seasoning) but I was definitely unimpressed by this place. Definitely not worth the 1/2 hour wait. If I'm going to wait that long, I'm going to Mariner's Cove in Manasquan. read more

What can I say? 5 stars for sure. From the moment I walked in until I leave. Everything was great with awesome customer service. They sure knows how to make their customers happy. Their latte is on point with 4 shots. Don't drink t too fast tho. The lobster Benedict is well worth their price. I couldn't help t but went 2 days in a roll and got the same plate. They have small touches that earn the five stars from me. If I ever pass by I'll make sure I'll come back read more

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Ok, this is sooooo awesome. I have never been to a restaurant that offers French press coffee right to your table ... With a timer set to let you know when to depress the plunger!!! I ordered the Kona coffee press and I'm waiting for the timer to reach "0". The smell is wonderful. I also ordered the Tuscan omelette. Both the coffee and the omelette are exquisite! read more

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Over hyped. Our silverware and glasses were dirty. Food is okay, but super limited meal options for sure.

Visited 08/31/16 Great place for breakfast and brunch. (only) Interesting menu which can be served with French press coffee. A bit pricey, but the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is supposed to be "the best" coffee in the world. And... while it was good, it didn't WOW me like I thought it might. (much like Johnny Walker Blue label is WAY over rated and over priced!) But they do give you a large urn of the coffee... enough for at least 2 cups each. Anyway... the wife opted for their Lobster eggs Benedict, which was clearly delicious... a bit 'rich' perhaps. (But still yummy!) I had their Pavo Cubano, their take on a Cuban sandwich. (Made with ham, roasted turkey breast, Swiss cheese, tomato, pickles and honey mustard pressed on the grill. ) This is a sandwich I don't have often, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ones I've had in the past tended to be be a bit dry, but this one was not at all. Another great place to stop on the way to or from the shore, although you will probably have to wait. We stopped by on a Wednesday, a little after 12 noon and had a 20 minute wait. Service was great too... very friendly and attentive. read more

My bestie treated me to lunch at Turning Point during our recent visit back east. What a gem! It's very unassuming exterior, tucked away in a strip plaza, belies a lovely ambience inside- akin to a boutique brunch spot you might find in Key West. The hostess greeted us warmly, located our reservation, and brought us to our table as we passed a delicious-smelling array of coffees freshly brewing. Lots of great options! We couldn't decide between a sandwich or salad, so we ordered the 1/2 combo of each. My friend chose the cranberry pecan chicken salad with a grilled chicken panini and I went the unlikely but equally delicious combo of Santa Fe Chicken salad and a Monte Cristo. The portions were massive- and so delicious. The plate presentation was beautiful, and each meal was very carefully crafted. Super fresh and bright flavors, right down to the tender white corn and homemade balsamic cilantro dressing. We also loved the iced coffee special, it was rich and very refreshing. We had our leftovers wrapped, and regrettably were too full for dessert- maybe next time! Although they were very busy, the service was excellent, attentive and not rushed. This was a great place to have a leisurely lunch, and I'd definitely return there the next time we're in the area. read more

Turning Point - 1/2 combo- Santa Fe chicken salad and a Monte Cristo with berry purée. Divine!! ($10.50) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Absolutely my go to brunch place! I love everything about here, the lattes, smoothies and menu selection! The only thing that is a pain especially if you're HANGRY is waiting to be seated since its so crowded on the weekends! read more

Fabulous food. First visit was Feta Salad and Shrimp omelet. Our second visit was Flight of Pancakes and again the Shrimp omelet. I thought the three pancakes were going to be smaller because there were three. Nope. They were large and delicious. Highly recommend. Our new go-to place. read more

Always a pleasure to come here and have a nice brunch. Diverse menu and great service! Our server Natalie, was very kind and offered her suggestions on the drinks I was debating on, consistently checked up on our table and had a positive attitude through our visit. Third time here and there will definitely be more! read more

I have not had a bad meal in the place, and the coffee is superb. If you're alone or just a pair, you can sit at the (coffee) bar and enjoy your meal. Highly recommend the French press. read more

This place is fantastic! The food is always amazing and fresh. This is the best restaurant around for breakfast or lunch. They have premium coffees and teas which taste delicious. The chai tea latte is the best. We have never had a bad meal here. The prices may appear a little high, but it's well worth it. The portions are good and as I mentioned the food is fresh. There is a wait at the prime times of the day, but seems to move fast. I can't say enough about this place if you haven't tried it yet definitely stop by, you won't be disappointed. read more

Turning Point - French toast with pumpkin cinnamon mascarpone, toasted pecans, caramel drizzle, and chopped bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

Been hitting this location since it opened. Also we both hold Turning Point Perk Cards. Never a problem until the last visit. Wife ordered plain pancakes which still came with partial toppings. That is not all the toppings offered in a pancake special on the menu. Sent them back and got what turned out to be burned pancakes. Cut around burn & was left with more than !/2 the order inedible. Probably should have sent them back again but was a little adverse to doing that, Was pretty busy but service was timely so I don't think the We're Shorthanded bit would be an excuse. Got the $2 perk discount and e-mailed this complaint but no response. read more

Amazing service!!! I can't say this enough. Our waitress was super friendly and had great insight into the menu. You have to get the waffles! read more

The food was great the first time I went there, but the last couple times the eggs were a bit dry and the sauce wasn't as tasty. So I switched it up and got a sandwich instead and it was great! I am not much of a coffee drinker, but their house gourmet coffee is amazing! And I love that they send you home with a cup if you ask! read more

Turning Point - Cutest milk pitchers! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

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This place is amazing!! It should be a definite stop for anyone in the area as they turn out a breakfast that is unmatched by anyone else around. They put together delightful combinations of eggs (skillets), pancakes or waffles. Nobody in the party was disappointed by the selection or the actual meal. The other nice thing is, while you can order regular coffee which comes in a carafe in plentiful proportion, they also have a fantastic selection of special coffees that they serve in a french press, brought right your table! Try the Kona, it's a delightful coffee. You are sure to enjoy this breakfast delight!! read more

The food was great the service was better we had a server named Natalie who bent over backwards to help my senior friend. We enjoyed our lunch tremendously. read more

Ahh the Turning Point. One of the few places that has consistency towards it's food and service. I've been coming here quite often usually on the weekends to enjoy some breakfast. The morning can be hectic and busy, which leads towards anywhere from a 20-30 minute wait. If you don't mind waiting, this place is for you. The inside decoration and ambiance remind me of a beach home. All of which contain light colors and a sea themed trinkets lying around as decoration. BUT the most important aspect aside from decoration is how clean this facility is. The bathroom is very clean, and that is a great and unusual indicator that the restaurant itself is very clean. Oddly, the coincidence to clean bathroom and overall facility go hand in hand with each other, and that to me is a plus. Now, the most important piece of this review, the actual food itself. Before I even order a main dish, I always end up getting one of their french press's. They have a great selection of coffee, which I usually stick to the African beans, such as the Kenyan AA, other ones such as the Hawaiian, I pass. I'm not a huge fan of flavored coffee, but their selection is nice. So coffee gets an A+ in my book, it's way better than ordering "coffee," from who knows what beans they get it from. If I'm feeling like a man and ready devour a ton of food, regardless of my diet. I order the Ranchos Los Huevos, as it's probably the largest meal they have. It's a mish-mash of potatoes, sausages, peppers, inside a tortilla topped with an egg. It's delicious and filling, but also extremely "carby," except of the eggs. They have plenty of other clean eating options which is another thing I applaud about this place. Overall, the service, food quality, and price are great reason to keep coming to this place. Which is why I continue coming here on the weekends, because the food and staff are good. read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Prices are high compared to other diners around the area but this place is different and worth it. There aren't many good quality places in south jersey so it's good to have a place where you won't be disappointed. I might say this Turning Point is better than the one in Hoboken! I will be back. read more

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Had a wonderful breakfast yesterday at the Turning Point. Had to wait an hour for a table for 7, but even that wasn't bad in such s cheery atmosphere. Casey was our wonderful server!!! Pleasant and great attention to our needs. read more

Excellent food and the service is awesome all the the time. I'm always in the mood for something new every time we go and eat there.

Great breakfast n brunch menu my fiancé and I love the waffles with marscapone usually the fall specials are delectable

My family loves this place, great food and awesome coffee. Highly recommend the Jamaican French press. It can get busy on weekends and holidays. read more

I came back and had a skillet and it was delicious! I will definitely be back but I definitely suggest going as early as possible!

I've been here a few times but was never overly impressed. There's always a long wait and I feel most of the lunch options are overpriced for what they are. Until I discovered their breakfast menu. I ordered a cup of the Sinful Delight coffee, which was amazing! Caramel, mocha, hazelnut flavors all blended together. What's not to like?? I even brought a pound home. To eat I got the Big Easy Benedict. I consider myself a Benedict connoisseur, and let me tell you this dish is definitely worth the price and wait. Perfectly sweet cornbread topped with Creole-spiced peppers/onions/avocado and chorizo, with the most perfectly poached eggs. So creamy and not rubbery at all. Delicious! I couldn't eat the whole thing, nor finish the breakfast potatoes and melon that came on the side. Definitely will be going back for this dish. Highly recommend! read more

Turning Point - Big Easy Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

One of the most consistent restaurants in Ocean County. I'm not sure how the kitchen operates, but from a diner's perspective it seems to be organized and efficient since food comes out very well-made the majority of the time. There is a certain charm to every recipe and menu item that cannot be found elsewhere. Whether you are craving a gratuitous dessert in the form of uniquely-crafted waffle or French toast dishes or a very palate-able healthy alternative, Turning Point has you covered; all of it is prepared with quality and noticeably fresh ingredients. Typically great service and a cozy atmosphere round out the package that makes Turning Point easily the best lunch/brunch spot in the area. It is a definite step-up from the typical IHOP or diner option. read more

The wait was long on a Sunday. The waitress seemed to have had a problem seating us. There was more of us than the room available at a table yet she told us to sit there when the bigger table was clearing up? Too busy or didn't care? Nothing really stuck out on the menu for me, but I guess that goes for most breakfast places. I was craving Eggs Benedict but they didn't offer salmon though. It was good but not necessary out of this world. read more

This reminded me of being back in California beautiful food presentation great service and I loved how it was decorated! It's a great place to go to breakfast. Better then a dinner and great pricing! They also have healthy options which is golden! I'm looking forward to going when it's warmer to sit outside read more

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