Super underrated place. Of course the food is great. I especially love the sandwiches for lunch, but all the breakfast meals are good as well. Usually it is pretty crowded, which gets a little chaotic, but I do not care. The people who work there are incredible people and there is a great sense of community. Definitely recommend to everyone. read more

What's Cookin' 201 Main St. New Milford, NJ 07646 Breakfast Burger Deluxe This is technically a secret menu item because this plate isn't actually listed on the menu. I altered the Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe by substituting home fries for French fries, adding an over easy egg to the burger, and holding the lettuce and tomato. The kaiser roll held everything in place and the hot sauce was the perfect supplement to the breakfast burger. The home fries were cooked well done, which is exactly how I like them. This was a perfect breakfast and lunch combination and I'm looking forward to exploring more of their breakfast or brunch options. #whatscookin #newmilfordnj #secretmenuitem #breakfastburger #overeasyegg read more

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Super friendly-big hellos when you walk in the door. Neighborhood diner feel, with counter seating and tables, posters of all the local teams, and staff who knows regular patron's names. Food was quick, perfectly cooked, tasty, and priced right. Vibe was spot on. read more

What an amazing discovery! I was dropping off my car to be serviced and was so happy to find this cute little cafe, complete with a full counter and stools! Jackie and Lydia are amazing. They greeted everyone BY NAME as they came through the door. As a server myself, knowing a place is full of regulars is a great sign of what's to come! And they didn't disappoint. From the Irish soda bread to my omelette, the food was delish, and the service top notch. Jackie and Lydia clearly know what gracious hospitality is all about. And the prices can't be beat! We will be back! Thank you so much for the great experience! read more

This is my Sunday morning goto every week! Lidia and Jackie are amazing, make it feel like home and treat you like family the moment walk in the door. The food is always spot on no matter what I order, eggs, pancakes, french toast, sandwiches, you can't go wrong. Love this place, my weekend isn't complete without it! read more

No recent reviews prompted me to post this one. Why Five stars? That's because it's a local family run luncheonette with a lunch counter. The place serves up good food, friendly service, an "everyone knows your name" vibe and modest prices, all of which make this humble, quirky restaurant a pleasant and enjoyable experience. We had been discussing where to go for breakfast on a weekend and a friend recommended What's Cookin. Glad he did. Wife had a nice cheese omelet with crunchy potatoes, tasty sausage patties and lightly toasted bread. I had French toast with Taylor ham. All delicious. Sunday only you may park in the lot next door. read more

If their was an option for 0 stars I would rate it a 0/5. The menu online and in store have no descriptions of what the meal consist of. We ordered our food and waited for what seemed like forever. Our order was not as described and when we came in to exchange the food they insisted on us paying again with no refund. The person taking orders was rude and unpleasurable. They left us without utensils and made us wait another 20 minutes for our unrefunded food. I've never been to a place with such terrible costumer service. The food was TERRIBLE. Their was no taste, so bland. They couldn't even make oatmeal tasteful, that's a hard thing to do. Never ever stepping foot in that place again. read more

What's Cookin - This is the unrefunded & messed up food that added up to be around $40. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Milford, New Jersey

Tried this place over the wknd bc I found on yelp. Not impressed to be honest. Nice staff, place was pretty busy which is why I guess the food took a while to come out. Prices are very decent. We had breakfast and I would much rather go to my usuals-Tenafly diner and TriValley Restaurant. Trivalley in Dumont offers very similar prices for a better setting/ambience, faster service and larger portions. Bacon-super thin and limited quantity Pancakes looked decent but no taste :( French toast-pretty miserable-thinning looking slice toast Ive ever seen. Hate to write this but I have to be honest. Very nice staff but I will not be returning for pancakes, french toast nor bacon. Perhaps lunch someday because I live so close. read more

Love this small restaurant on Main Street in New Milford. The food is great and the prices are too. It's a small family run business and the owners are very nice people. Support your local family run businesses. read more

Came here because I was curious about this place. Honestly wasn't disappointed and pleasantly surprised at the food and the nice service. I came during an offtime in the day so the place wasn't busy, so the food came quick. Seeing the other reviews I also ordered a western omelot with homefries and toast, and it was pretty. Not too oily, was pretty decently sized and not badly priced. I could say the homefries could've had a bit more bite to it but thats just my personal opinion. The one thing I do enjoy is seeing how many of the customers know each other and the workers here, thats always a plus because it shows how friendly and open this establishment is to the public. Definitely will be back again! read more

Excellent food/ good price/friendly service we've been eating there for breakfast, lunch and dinner Over 14 years read more

Nice place, went there after finding it on yelp. Wasn't disappointed, seems like everyone there knows each other. Tables little too close to each other's, but it will not be an issue since there is plenty of space. Good price and good food. Great for a quick bite. We had the cheese bacon burger and fries, good size, couldn't finish my plate. Will definitely go back and try other items from the menu. read more

I'm a local and I frequent here. I love this place, it is my go to breakfast place. They serve really good omelettes, I usually get the western omelette with home fries/toast. It's good, not oily or greasy. It's perfect. I also get the French toast. Overall I would describe their food as "home cooked" breakfast. Service is great, the people are nice. There is a huge TV so you can watch while you eat. Prices are not bad at all, really affordable, and that's a big plus. Try it out, overall this place is great for the price, service, and food they serve. They also have iced tea! :) read more

I love this place! It's great for a cheap breakfast and it feels so cozy. The service is always great, they are always friendly and with how busy they get I give them a lot of credit! Definitely give this place a try and you can't go wrong with ordering the zebra with a bucket on the side! It's in fact, a must! read more

Great place to go to for breakfast. Prices are low and the food is great. Wouldn't recommend for anything other than breakfast though. read more

Good quick eats breakfast lunch and dinner, owner and staff super friendly. Inexpensive and consistently good. Definitely a great alternative to the diners in the area read more

If you have never been here, you need to go. Great food at incredibly reasonable prices . When you are there you feel like family. The staff is incredible . This was our go to spot for takeout during the pandemic and every Saturday for breakfast. They make a mean cheesesteak and we love their fries! read more

I've been a loyal customer for years, I can't say enough on how amazing the food is and Also how accommodating the staff is. Even during these crazy times they still manage to provide excellent food excellent customer service in a timely manner. Thank you guys for staying open during these times!! Stay safe read more

Love to support a little mom and pop local business! Especially one that consistently provides friendly service and good food. I always get the breakfast deli wrap! Yum ... Don't expect anything fancy here, just good food. read more

Favorite greasy spoon! Love to come in on a weekend morning with my hubby. Quick, inexpensive and good food.

Ah-mazing. Great little find is all I have to say and it is home cooking for fair prices. Lunch sandwiches are filling and they don't skimp on meat. Breakfast sandwiches are on point. The service is excellent. I definitely plan to keep coming back. read more

Great egg sandwiches. Somewhat immature, but not impolite, service. It's a good place to stop for a quick deli-type bite.

There is only one order that really matters at "What's": a Zebra and a Bucket. Taylor ham, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and enough iced tea to fill the bladder of a linebacker-THAT is what's cookin' read more

Still a decent breakfast but a couple things happened with my morning breakfast. Coffee burnt. Not good. Sent it back for fresh and it was fine. End of the meal and a friendly chatty waitress asked a mother with two kids if they had gone to Church. Women said no and the friendly waitress gave her a friendly stinckeye. Not really cool. And it appeared to me that they were not close just simply a client relationship. read more

This place is a great find!! Home cooking! Dinner is fantastic, breakfast is amazing! Eggs are always perfectly cooked and the pancakes are yummy and fluffy! They have an unlimited pasta night Wednesday's and their dinner specials are all amazing. Very tasty homemade soups. My family comes here at least twice a week. Everything is delicious and the prices are great. read more

What a great place to get some food whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The best diner around with great prices. Only downside is they're not open too late on weekends. Friendly staff and family oriented. They always remember your face and greet you like family. read more

Cool little mom and pop style diner/luncheonette. Service was friendly and quick (we sat at the counter as all the booths were taken). Definitely a local draw as most of the people there, the day we went, seemed like college kids home for winter break. We both ordered breakfast with coffee. Eggs were cooked perfectly but my pork roll was a little underdone for my taste (I like it well done with a crisp to it {shame on me for not asking for it like that; only have myself to blame}), home fries were tasty and they had rye toast YAY. Coffee was decent too. It wasn't great but it is good and for a quick morning bite to eat (when I don't feel like cooking) this place will become a go to. Also, gonna have to check out that tea next time seemed like everyone was ordering it?!?!?! read more

Great food, great prices, casual atmosphere. I've eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner there with my family and never had a bad experience. Eggs and breakfast meats are always perfectly cooked and fresh - my kids LOVE the pancakes! Dinners are always very good (shrimp wrapped in prosciutto served over linguini is my favorite). Nothing is fancy - just simple, straightforward great food at a great price. read more

Great local spot for breakfast and lunch. Meet with friends or business associates over coffee. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Excellent food. Would give 5 stars but the last couple times I've been there the girl servers seem absolutely miserable. Service is quick and all but cmon ladies.. At least pretend you're happy. Other than that i would recommend to everyone. read more

Cute diner, quick service, and decent food. Nice for a quick bite.

It's like the Cheers bar - where everybody knows your name! Great food, made to order, even better service and company. My family is here once or twice a week - sometimes twice in a day! read more

This place has the best ice tea. I stopped here for lunch 1 day great homestyle cooking . Good service. Did I mention how good the ice tea is. read more

Usually stop in for breakfast. However went a little later today and did lunch. Chicken club was good. I was expecting it to come with fries but didn't. Ice Tea was perfect, as always read more

Love this place! The staff is always super friendly and the food is always fresh. Try the soups, haven't found one yet that wasn't amazing. It really is our go to place for a fast, delicious meal that won't break the bank. Also don't miss out on their st Patrick's dinner... read more

My best friend worked here as a waitress for a long time. The atmosphere is friendly and it's the perfect place to go for a traditional diner breakfast. The options are simple and delicious. I love how they have buckets of iced tea! read more

Nice little family - like diner. Today I went with my daughter as she raved about the Zebra. Its Taylor ham, egg with potatoes & cheese on a roll. The roll was very fresh & the breakfast sandwich was delicious. Our whole luncheon cost $8.50. Our Waitress was friendly, which is always a plus! I like the small menu selection which means the food is fresh. Nice little find! read more

This is the place to go to when you just want to get a decent breakfast or lunch with no frills at a decent price. Its your regular eggs, ham, bacon, home fries, bagels, club sandwiches, potato and macaroni salads, pancakes, philly steaks etc. The decor could use some improvement, but the service is friendly and reasonably quick, and the food is mostly prepared to order, and all at a reasonable price. read more

We came to eat here since we had heard so much about it. Well, this is spot for kids not really for adults. Portion kids size, not expensive neither as well as not friendly. The waitress seem annoyed when we asked for more coffee. Tried it will not come back. read more

First let me say this. Is anyone else sick of cooking and/or making food 7 days a week and 3 or more times per day during this lock down? Raise your hand. That's not even talking about the constant dish washing. What's Cooking in New Milford, NJ is now doing dinners to go for 4 people. They used to be open evenings for dinner and we always went one to two times per week. The food and service were always wonderful. So when I found out they were doing dinners to go we had to try it. The servings are more than generous, the price is wonderful and the food is very good. Tonight we had chicken parmigiana, ziti with vodka sauce, bread, and pea soup. I made vegetables and we were ready for a wonderful dinner. Definitely try this if you live in the area. You have to order by 1:00 PM and pick it up by 2:45 PM. Tomorrow we are going to have corned beef and cabbage. But my favorite is coming up on Monday - chicken francaise. Bon appetit!!!!! read more