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    Turning Point

    3.9 (181 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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    Chicken and waffles
    Cez R.

    My all time favorite breakfast place l [[HIGHLIGHT]]love the ambience even some days are very crowded but the atmosphere is not in chaos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are nice they serve best coffees with a lot of choices, they offer Perks, food is freshly prepared not greasy. Highly recommended

    Cold brew with big coffee cube
    Nick C.

    Went to Turning Point for breakfast on a Sunday. Surprisingly, it wasn't too busy at 10am and we were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a fairly large casual restaurant, reminds me of a large eat-in kitchen at someone's home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the cold brew and my wife got a French press for coffee. Both were pretty good, i like the large serving sizes and the giant iced coffee cube that came with the cold brew. For my entree I got shakshuka and my wife got a breakfast platter with a belgian waffle. Shakshuka was decent, definitely have had better though. The breakfast platter was very average. We also got the cinnamon rolls with tableside frosting, which was basically just the waiter squirting a bottle of frosting on top of the cinnamon rolls lol Food was average, portions were good for the price, especially with the recent price hikes at local diners.

    The Critical J.

    This place is amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is the most fancy I've seen for a diner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is great, everything is priced well, staff is friendly, food came out fast, everything was fresh, loads of parking

    Joanne T.

    Lovely experience dinning in. Ordered Kale to the King and loved it. Very refreshing. Grabbed m two for one deal - cran/walnut sandwich, which was a little on the dry side sadly, and the Martha's Vineyard salad which was delicious! Staff was kind and helpful in navigating the menu. Really enjoyed the meal. Will be back again!

    Breakfast Combo with Great Pumpkin pancakes
    Tom S.

    Always a great experience at Turning Point in Paramus. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. To drink, we had the Fallin for Chai and the French press coffee. Both were very good. I had the Cran Apple French Toast and my wife had the breakfast combo with Great Pumpkin pancakes. All of it was crazy delicious. We booked our table on the way, so we were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has a chill atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once again, they impressed us with everything.

    Our Fam @ Turning Point of Paramus
    Chris E.

    THE GOOD ---------------- + Solid brunch food. Not going to blow you away with any fab creations, but it hits the spot. ++++ Tropical Bliss Smoothie and Annie's Lemonade - Both were refreshing, a little bit more watered down than we would like, but still relatively refreshing. ++++ Grande Huevos Rancheros - Not amazing, but still good. Portion was right on with a mix of 3 eggs (over medium), potatoes, chipotle peppers, chorizo, black beans, onions, cheddar jack, salsa, slices of avocado and sour cream in a GIANT wheat tortilla. Everything was tasty. The avocado slices had some black spots on them though, which meant they were going bad. ++++ Shakshuka - Same as the Rancheros, not amazing, but still solid. Nice portion of food. The 3 poached eggs sat on top of a tomato sauce ... and, well, that was pretty much it. No potatoes or any other carbs inside. It was still tasty and, if you're looking for a healthier option, this would be one. ++++ Kids Volcano French Toast - There were 2-3 slices of French Toast topped with strawberries and whipped cream. The French Toast had a cinnamon flavor to them, which was rather pleasant. Definitely would be filling for a toddler. ++++ Kids Mac 'n Cheese with Potatoes - Mac 'n Cheese was tasty and the kids gobbled it up like it was the only Mac 'n Cheese left in the world, but could they have spared some more? The portion was very sad, to say the least. + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior of the restaurant is large, with great spacing inside and lots of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty standard decor for a brunch restaurant - lots of natural light, contemporary design and, most importantly, clean inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] + They have a waitlist that you can join online on their website, but it was a relatively short wait (5 min) still on a winter Sunday at 11:45 AM. + Service was decent as the food came out very quick. + There is a private parking lot that is part of the Plaza 35 shopping area. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - As mentioned above, portion for the Kids Mac 'n Cheese could have been bigger. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = As mentioned above, food was solid, but nothing really stood out as spectacular. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a steady stream of customers going in and out throughout our meal from 11:45 - 1 on an early Sunday afternoon, but no one had to wait long.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] = [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a longggggg bar/table in the middle of the front dining area by the entrance and it seems like a seating area for those who would rather not wait for a booth/table. Only downside is that you do have to sit near/across from strangers if you're not into that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Outside
    Dolly C.

    - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Big, open, and bright space with clean farmhouse vibes; multiple dining areas with roomy tables, booths, and communal counter seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very popular weekend brunch spot; already filling up when we arrived around noon on a Sunday[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Easy to join the waitlist online (a must for busy days) - Nice touches while waiting: complimentary hot coffee and tea, plus free mini cups of Cheerios for kids; unfortunately, the coffee was very light and lacked bold flavor, so I passed on ordering more - Service was friendly and polite, though a bit more proactive attentiveness would have improved the experience - Food was fine but forgettable: Shakshuka (Winter Specials) had a tangy tomato sauce with some heat and not much depth, generous portion with three perfectly poached eggs, but no ciabatta as advertised--served with plain, untoasted sourdough instead; Grande Huevos Rancheros was served in a tortilla bowl that quickly turned soggy in the middle, flavors were decent, but the avocado was browning and unappetizing; Kid's Mac & Cheese with Potatoes came with a very small portion of pasta, though cooked well and was extra cheesy; Kid's Volcano French Toast with Strawberries was more generously portion, nicely cooked with a light cinnamon sweetness which helped since syrup never arrived; the blended drinks were heavy on ice and tasted watered down - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bottom line: comfortable, family-friendly space with good seating for groups, but manage expectations as the food doesn't quite live up to the hype[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Salted caramel mocha latte, and Jamaican French press coffee.
    Nadine N.

    We tried a new restaurant this morning called Turning Point in Paramus, and although the menu looked good online, I wasn't sure what to expect. From the moment we walked in, it completely exceeded our expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was nice, clean, cozy, and warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were immediately seated in a booth in the middle of the restaurant, and our server, Bobby, couldn't have been more friendly. He was a fantastic young man with great recommendations--especially the French press coffee. I had the Jamaican French press, which was absolutely delightful. My partner ordered a caramel salted mocha iced latte, and she said it was delicious. For breakfast, she had the Rising Shine with poached eggs, Belgian waffles, and potatoes de cooked to perfection. I ordered the breakfast skillet with potatoes, cheese, eggs over easy, bacon, and an English muffin. The food came out hot and delicious, and the cheese pull on the skillet was to die for. Overall, I give this place five stars--not just for the food, but for the ambiance and the warm attention Bobby gave us. Thank you! We will definitely be back again.

    Jiovani R.

    We were traveling from Nassau County, NY area to this specific location. It was truly a turning point in our breakfast decision because we also had lunch and it became a brunch before 11am lol omg the food was so scrumptious and fresh! Our server was Gracie, she was stellar with us the whole time. She really went above and beyond that we hand everything we needed during our brunch. Happy birthday to her as well! Definitely would recommend this restaurant for your breakfast and lunch , so good!

    Avocado Smash Benedict
    Carrie G.

    Came for Brunch on Saturday morning at 10 am. Unfortunately, this place does not take reservations. The wait for regular table was around 30 min at that time. And with the little ones, we didn't want to wait. But there was no wait for the high tops! So we asked for booster seats and just sat at the high tops for breakfast. The place is like a super modern diner. It was nice that coffee was unlimited and you could also take to go too. I ordered the avocado smash Benedict and it was good. But I just thought the toast was really had to cut. Possibly stale? My baby had their waffles with fruit from their kids menu which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had a taste of their pancakes and immediately wished I had ordered that instead. Will definitely be getting that next time!

    Real breakdast
    Robert I.

    Frozen home fries fake eggs an english muffin not toasted to the right pic to left real food thx

    Lauren S.

    Turning Point in Paramus, NJ is elevating breakfast, brunch and lunch! With award-winning menu items you have so much to choose from savory to sweet items with everything in between. Everything was cooked perfectly and you can tell it's high quality. The service is amazing and everyone is so friendly! You really feel like home here. Make sure to check out the seasonal special menu items. With so much locations they have you covered for all of your breakfast, brunch and lunch plans! KALE TO THE KING- Immune system boost of spinach, apple, lemon & kale. WALK ON THE BEACH- Antioxidant blend of carrot, golden beets, apple, lemon & digestive aid ginger. ANNIE'S LEMONADE- Frozen pink lemonade blended with strawberries. FRENCH PRESS COFFEE- HAWAIIAN KONA BLEND LIGHT ROAST. BIG EASY BENEDICT- Cornbread, avocado, Cajun spiced onions & peppers, chorizo, 2 poached eggs & Creole spiced hollandaise. ROADHOUSE BACON STACK- Triple stack grilled cheese on sourdough bread, smokehouse aioli, cheddar jack, thick crispy bacon, caramelized onions, tomato & baby spinach. SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT-English muffin, smoked salmon, plum tomato, pickled onions, 2 poached eggs & everything seasoning hollandaise. OMG- Thick sliced multigrain French toast, chopped bacon, candied walnuts, caramel & sweet cream drizzle. BREAKFAST COMBO- Choice of a Belgian waffle or 2 plain pancakes, 2 eggs your way, choice of breakfast meat & side of potatoes or citrus dressed greens. Side of Cheesy Cheddar Grits

    Lemonberry Blue
    Nehal A.

    We decided to try TPOP Saturday late lunch, around 1:30pm. Even at this odd time, they were somewhat full, we had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table. In the process we learned that the bar tables are available for anyone including kids. Next time we will just sit there to skip waiting, if seats are available. Since its a new restaurant, it has wonderful appearance. Everything looks new and clean. The menu has a variety of breakfast drinks and dishes. They have a nice kids menu as well. I started with the lemonberry blue drink. It was a good sweet citrusy drink. For entree I ordered the Nashville hot chicken benny with green salad. I liked the look of the dish. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Chicken was delicious too. But the waffles got soggy, I hoped it was little crunchy. The green was okay. Overall I felt the portion wasn't big enough. The service was good, we had a friendly server. I got $5 discount for signing up with their rewards program. Despite these minor setbacks, I think this a wonderful place to have brunch with family and friends.

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