Been here 4 times now. Everything here has been exceptional - food, drinks and service. The french press and freshly squeezed orange juice are the best thing to start any day. The red pperp bean dip with pita is a good munchie. The marsala egg benedict and the garden frittata are my favorite. The pancakes are fluffy and lovely. Outside seating or inside with a NY view. If you can get in witout a long wait....jump in and get what your tummy calls for ! read more

We were in the area recently for a wedding. My daughter-in-law found The Turning Point on Yelp and it was within walking distance of our hotel. We had a short wait and were seated at a window table with an amazing view. Our party of four adults and an almost 3-year-old had a hard time deciding what to order. The menu looked amazing. Let's just say that no one was disappointed with their selection! Service and atmosphere are laid back. We would definitely visit again the next time we are in the area. read more

For any fans of HIMYM, I agree with Marshall that brunch is one of the best meals ever created, but I have never found myself awake at the proper brunch time without something else to do. That means the only times that I get to enjoy breakfast and lunch is when I make my way down to the local diner, but in a state riddled with diners, Hoboken is lacking. I had no idea there was another alternative to Malibu, until today. Located on the same side of Hoboken as Malibu, Turning Point is located on the corner of Sinatra Dr and 14th St. Because it is so far away, it isn't visited by many Stevens students, which is a shame because Turning Point enjoys a beautiful view of New York City as it sits right along the water. Unlike a stereotypical diner, Turning Point is bright, clean, and just has a very fresh feeling. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful, especially our server Mary, who dealt magnificently with my fit of indecisiveness. When you look on the surprisingly colorful menu, you will notice a special symbol next to some of the dishes to signify that it is a "Unique Culinary Creation" created by the chefs at Turning Point. Always wanting to try the specials, I ordered the Grande Huevos Rancheros, which is their version of the Mexican classic containing diced potatoes, chipotle peppers, chorizo sausage, onion, black beans, cilantro, and avocado on a toasted tortilla topped with mixed cheeses, salsa, and sour cream. If that seemed like a lot of ingredients, it's because it was. The massive dish was one of the first entrees that I've had to take a doggie bag for. Another unique culinary creation we ordered was the Bananas Foster, which they describe to be a New Orleans tradition that had split bananas and a sweet dark rum sauce with toasted pecans on the side. Although smaller portions compared to the Rancheros, the same high quality was there. Not only wanting to try their breakfast, we ordered the Pavo Cubano which is their version of the popular Cuban sandwich made with ham, roasted turkey breast, Swiss, tomato, pickles, and some honey mustard to finish it off, which was pretty good, but nothing to go crazy over. Turning Point also had a collection of exotic French Press coffees, so I had the pleasure to try their Jamaica Blue Mountain Certified Blend. Apparently it is one of the most sought after and expensive coffees in the world. While I thought it tasted pretty good, I don't know if I would have bought that if I wasn't throwing around Stute monies. Located in the far away land known as Uptown Hoboken, Turning Point is a true gem. While it is out of my usual circumference of lazy, the idea of breakfast at lunch got me to take the epic afternoon trek. Their stellar service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food will have me coming back for more. I almost regret writing an article about them to spread the word because the selfish side of me wants to keep this place to myself. However, I am counting that the rest of the Stevens population is like me and will be too lazy or too busy to make the trip. read more

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They got 2 stars because our lazy-asses stayed in and had it delivered (I live 2 blocks away) and they were prompt. We ordered the omelette with shrimp and french toast with pear and granola. Both dishes lacked serious flavor (which I believe a previous reviewer mentioned). I'll go to The Malibu or 10th & Willow for my brunch needs. read more

Super yummy shrimp omelete. The crab cake salad is awesome too. Expect a short wait but it's worth it. Outdoor seating on the Hudson. Great view of the city. Great for groups. A nice Hoboken find. read more

We had the crabcake benedict, martha's vineyard, french toast and oj berry smoothie. The crabcake benedict was great. Martha's vineyard was a salad with grilled chicken and it was pretty big. French toast was okay. The OJ berry smoothie was too sour and I added 3 sugar packets to it. The waiter and waitress weren't too friendly though. They seemed like they were in a rush. They were hardly available. I dont remember seeing any1 smiling. read more

I had brunch this weekend at The Turning Point with my wife and it was a pleasure to find that this place lived up to all the hype. I had stuffed French toast with a side of thick bacon and my wife had waffles with turkey sausage. Although it doesn't sound very exciting the everything tasted really good and it made you appreciate the talent and skill they have present in their kitchen. We liked their brunch so much we even ordered lunch to go and that did not disappoint either. The prices were also reasonable so it's definitely a place that you'll try and keep on your regular rotation. Now as you'll notice in the reviews for TP you really should call ahead to get your name on the list although we waited maybe 15 minutes for a table when we didn't and just showed up so it wasn't bad at all. It is a little annoying that you're waiting there and people walk in the door and get seated immediately but its just one of those you need to know how it works situation. I'm pretty sure half of the negative reviews on here are from people who got pissed at this happening to them. read more

I really like this place for brunch. The restaurant has a New England small town feel...well except for the fact that it often packed. I've read a couple of reviews were they called the food bland. It is a little plain, but in a good way. It doesn't taste greasy or loaded down with butter. They just throw fresh ingredients together, and I like that. I often get the huevos rancheros which are good. My husband has gotten some of the skillets and enjoys them. I've also ordered from the healthy selection which was good too. My only criticism is that they serve granola with one of the healthy meals that has a lot of dried fruit and honey making it really high in sugar. I wish they'd lessen the dried fruit and add fresh fruit to make it healthier. Regardless, it is tasty and the homemade granola is good. I also love their coffee and huge selections of teas and mixed drink options. The portions are a good size. The view is great. The service is average. Overall, I love coming here on the weekends. Yes, there can be a wait, but I've never had to wait too long. Maybe it's cause I tend to brunch on the late side. read more

I want to give this place a better rating because the food is pretty good, but the service is very hit or miss. I will admit that it's been much better lately, but even the manager (there is one in particular) seems to not really care too much about the customers. It's never anything shockingly bad, but sometimes the wait staff seems very inexperienced. Maybe they just need better training... i'm not sure. The other issue is, on weekends this place is often packed with kids. I like kids, but the more kids there are, the more likely there are going to be screaming/crying kids. It's just very difficult to enjoy a meal when there is a screaming kid in the booth next to you, and a parent screaming at the child to stop screaming, or an unruly child who things it's OK to throw their food everywhere. I don't fault the restaurant for this, and it hasn't affected my rating, but it's good to know about as it happens more often than not, especially on the weekends. Still, I continue to find myself returning because I do enjoy the food. It's pretty nice on weekdays. read more

First off I love this place. I'm leaving this review because the one recent review is actually a waste of space. She clearly hates life and enjoying a simple thing like brunch. It's Hoboken not NYC. Let people make money however they want. Not everywhere serves syrup with waffles - it's called American continental food. If you want syrup there is literally a food store a block away you can go - and a home with a stove. Or a diner - I stopped reading because it was the worst review. TURNING POINT IS GREAT. read more

Love this place! Such a cute location and view and food never disappoints! Eggs Benedict are always on point read more

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Found this little place on our way out of town. Food was good, atmosphere was nice, waitress was friendly, and prices were decent. read more

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My favorite Hoboken brunch spot, hand's down. There's nothing like having a little Sunday brunch at the Turning Point, with a steaming cup of fresh coffee and the entire Manhattan skyline right next to you. The place has a great New-England-style vibe and having the water (even if it is the Hudson) right outside certainly helps. Everything I've personally tried on the menu is incredible and that includes the Popeye skillet, the Stuffed French Toast, the Crabcake Benedict, the ridiculously huge Huevos Rancheros and the Tuscany Omelet. This is also a great place to bring parents for breakfast as Hoboken is littered with too many bar-brunches where hungover cooks serve sloppy greasy food. Not here though. Love me some Turning Point. read more

You have to try the Balance breakfast! Awesome! The staff is great! Mike the manage is very attentive to his guest. This a must visit frequently. read more

Turning Point - Beautiful view of NYC at Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

GOOD LOCATION... Great NYC view. SERVICE WAS BELOW AVERAGE...while waiting to be seated after putting my name on the waiting, a few parties after we arrived got seated before us. I asked the hostess as to why not follow the first come first serve rule, yet she gave me an explanation for some crazy system they have (which made no sense-for reals). Bussers were so slow in clearing a table, I had to hold myself back from helping him. Tables were empty for too long in between parties. FOOD WAS GOOD...hubby ordered eggs florentine and it was solid. I order the bananas foster which was good but it was drenched in sauce. Ask for the sauce on the side to control the sauce to waffle ratio. read more

Great food with a great view. I am not usually a fan of outside seating but the quietness of the area, the great view, and the nice breeze of the water, make this a very enjoyable outside eating experience. I would also highly recommend the berry chocolatey pancakes. read more

They have great food here. The Cuban sandwich is my favorite and I frequently order it on Sunday mornings. I haven't been disappointed by anything I've ordered. I have been disappointed by their delivery service. It takes at least an hour to reach my apartment (downtown Hoboken) and one time took 2 1/2 hours. They never even communicated with us that it would take that long. The staff is curt. I understand they are busy, but you shouldn't work in the food industry if you can't handle pressure AND be kind to customers. Definitely worth a shot if you have patience, it's one of the best breakfast places in Hoboken. read more

Pros: Location is AMAZING - water views from your table. Cons: Food is meh. Huevos Rancheros sucked. Rest were OK. Staff is meh-er. Parking is a nightmare. read more

Worst front service ever! Was told an hour and fifteen minutes for a party of 7. After half an hour walked around the restaurant and found two booths empty that needed cleaning, when asked why they weren't cleaned the girl at the front told me 'well our bus boys are busy and I told you at 12:38 pm that your wait time was an hour and 15.' They need to learn how to figure out wait time. Breakfast was decent. Nothing to write home about. read more

I went to Turning Point for brunch. Such a different experience than the Manhattan and Brooklyn brunches I am used to. It is very much a diner style place that reminds me of Bob Evans in the midwest. Though it is not as manufactured as Bob Evans. It's an American style brunch with random sprouts of ethnic food. The wait was a bit long for a place in Hoboken but other than that-the food was pretty good. And the chai latte? Surprisingly one of the best experiences ever. read more

You have to try the mascpone waffles. They are phenomenal. When you eat it mix everything together pecans syrup cherries and mascpone. Egg skillets are nice also to try. Specialty milkshakes r great but to much sweetenes for me with the waffles read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came here because I saw the view of NYC posted on other reviews. Score! The views alone are worth coming here, not to mention the fact you can get breakfast at 2:40 in the afternoon. Lemon blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs and a side of bacon sounded good to me and indeed it was. The only knock, which I know it's not their fault, the AC is not working right now. Oh, also, they were a little slow to seat me, and a customer walking out told me they were on the slow side, so if you're in a hurry, this is not the place to come. Other than that, service was friendly. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Edit: they reached out to me directly to apologize and offered a comp card. Will try again Called this morning and a man answered and said they take reservations so I put my name in and showed up at the time of my reservation and every single employee I've spoken to said they do not take reservations. A woman ahead of me said the same thing happened to her. The receptionists were completely unhelpful and rude. Every single person waiting in the waiting area had a complaint of some type about the service. I ended up just leaving after standing for 10 minutes because numerous tables were coming up to the receptionist saying they have not seen there server in 15+ minutes. After working in the restaurant industry for 4 years I was appalled at the service and lack of communication among employees. read more

Visited this place again for Saturday brunch. The view of NYC skyline is still its highlight. We had Grande Huevos Rancheros, breakfast nachos and bruschetta white omelette. It was all delicious. The holiday decoration is really good. The sanitized hand holder in the restroom is really impressive. read more

Turning Point - The yummy bruschetta omelette white - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great brunch spot and amazing views! Got a ton of food and very reasonably priced! Recommend sharing the pancake flight!

Good food but the worlds slowest service! I have been here about 15 times and the service is awful. I keep trying to give them another chance and the service is slower every time I come. I suggest you order to go food and eat at home. read more

Went here for brunch. I got eggs Benedetto - basically eggs Benedict in ciabatta and my friend got huevos rancheros. He asked for bacon added and the forgot it so brought it on the side, only complaints are bacon was burnt to a crisp with both orders, and the decaf iced coffee. Very sensitive to caffeine and I'm jittery writing this right now! Overall it was good food for the price. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The cups are dirty and the forks, when I asked to get cleaner cups and forks the waitress gave us an attitude saying that's how they come out from the dish washer. The place gross me out. read more

This place is ok, the wait time is ridiculous. But the avocado toast was nice. Would never go again just because the wait was crazy, the restaurant seems big but it's actually quite small read more

Martha's Vineyard Salad! Delicious! I order it everytime we order out for lunch at work. Great place to brunch by the waterfront. A bit pricey and you have to pay extra for syrup with you pancakes...the service makes up for it though. The clientele isn't really native Hoboken-ites, so it comes off a bit yuppy-ish. Overall, Ill definitely be back! read more

I know it's a chain, but don't let that distract you from how incredibly good this place is. We usually split the huevos rancheros and one of the pancake dishes. Our go-to has been the Crunchy Monkey, pancakes with bananas and granola. Coffee is great too, and the views of Midtown are really uniquely excellent. UPDATE (6/28/11): I've been going to Turning Point often since drafting the above review about two years ago. The food is still great, but the service is on a steady decline, because there's a tremendous amount of turnover. Also, the portions of food have been getting smaller, while the prices have not changed. Granted, it's too much food to eat already, but it does seem indicative of a larger trend that TP has established itself and is now starting to cut corners. read more

I must say that I totally LOVE this place. Anytime someone is coming into to town I must take him/her to the Turning Point. On a Sunday morning however it is the worst time to go since everyone loves a Sunday Brunch. They have interesting choices on the menu or you can always go for the usually breakfast treats. I had the breakfast skillet while my boyfriend enjoyed the Grande Huevos Rancheros. It was an over abundance of food and we had to take some to go. I personally love the fact that if you don't finish your coffee you can request a to go cup at no cost. (my personal fav!) read more

Amazing! I was looking for a breakfast place somewhat close to my apartment and was so excited to find this via Yelp Great food, good prices, beautiful view of the city, and it feels like you're in a little breakfast nook in someones house suggestion: get the mochachino, espresso with steamed chocolate milk - so good! read more

Food: Great Cost Per Person: $10-$15 What we got: Grande Huevos Rancheros (Diced Potatoes, Chipotle Peppers, Chorizo sausage, onions, black beans, cilantro and avocado on a toasted tortilla topped with mixed cheese, salsa and sour cream. PLUS 3 eggs), a Plain Belgian Waffle and coffee Meal: Breakfast Pay & Stay or Grab & Go: Pay & Stay Dress Code: Casual Bring: Anyone Good to Know: Go early or expect a wait on the weekends. Get a seat by the window over looking the Hudson River and NYC. read more

such a lovely place! I always come here when I get the chance; there's a great view, great atmosphere, white picket fence vibe with amazing breakfast foods; and lunch too! absolutely love this place; I bring friends and family here as well and they leave here loving it ! The waiters are attentive and kind and food is served quick. I recommend here to everyone! read more

What a fun spot! Expect a wait on the weekend for brunch - but once you're in - get the French Press. Good for 2 or 3 people and comes with little rock candy stirrers. Food was yummy, too. I had the Tropical Waffle or something like that, and it was crispy & warm with fresh fruit. Yum. read more

The food at this place is great. They only serve brunch food. I really enjoy their coffee, I know it's nothing amazing but it's consistent. They give you the whole pot for your table which is great. I love to bring out of town guests here because the view is outstanding. I should also say that I avoid this place on the weekends. It's way to popular and crowded. The wait times are always long and there's not a great place to wait in the winter because they don't have much of a waiting area. The prices are great for a place that is right on the waterfront. The only reason I am not giving them a 5 is I think they could do a much better job of flipping tables. It takes forever to get help and a check at Turning Points. A few more helping hands would help this place out a lot. read more

Best chai milkshake ever! My favorite. All of their breakfast food are fantastic as well as their lunch sandwiches. This place gets very busy, especially on weekends. The good thing is you can call ahead to put your name in before you walk/drive over. My boyfriend used to live right around the corner and the takeout held up very well! read more

This place is unexpectedly very good. Stellar skyline view of NYC, the food we ordered was all delicious. And the Costa Rican French press is an absolute must...arguably the best coffee I've ever had. read more

Turning Point - Tuscan omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Traveled a long way to come here but was pretty disappointed. I got the corn bread French toast w/ apples, pecans, and vanilla bean mascarpone. The French toast itself was basically just corn bread but yummy. However, I couldn't taste it because the whole meal was drenched in the mascarpone that I did not like at all. My friend got the 'berry chocolatey' pancakes which he did not like at all but I thought were decent. We also had to wait a very long time for a table which isn't their fault but it the food was not worth that wait. Won't be coming back here. :/ read more

Turning Point - Corn bread French toast and berry yummy pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey