White Maple Café in Ridgewood is such a gem. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit; gorgeous, rustic, and boho with a really cozy, welcoming vibe. Everything here is clearly made fresh, which absolutely shows in the quality and flavor. The mulled cider is incredible, and their soups are truly to die for (comforting, rich, and perfectly done)!! I'm giving it four stars only because if you're in a hurry, this probably isn't the spot. Service takes a bit of time, but that's the trade-off for how fresh everything is. If you're looking to slow down, enjoy the ambiance, and have a delicious meal, this place is definitely worth it. read more

White Maple Café - Mulled cider (hot) - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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We went there for Mother's Day, and I think that was one of our worst experiences. First of all, the menu they had on the table was very unprofessional. They only gave you options that felt like they were pushing on you. We had the Caesar salad, and it had no taste. The lamb chops I had were some of the worst I've had in my life, and I go to restaurants all the time. The service was really bad. The prices were way too high, and I think they were trying to take advantage of people for Mother's Day. Overall, it was a very bad experience, and I wouldn't recommend anyone to go to this place. read more

White Maple Café - How big fork they are serving with desert - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Food was fresh and made with love! I enjoyed my Panini which was big enough to save the second half for later! Service was quick and attentive not overbearing at all! Cute ambiance to have a meal alone or with friends. read more

White Maple Café - Grilled Chicken Mozzarella Panini - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Cute Cozie cafe. Great for a breakfast or lunch date. Street parking available. The service was great, super attentive waitress. Food took some time to come out but appreciated how fresh it was. Coffee was decent but the food won me over. The short rib Benny was delicious although my eggs might have been a tad over cooked it still was flavorful. The potatoes were also tasty. Will come back just because of the ambiance, service, and food. read more

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Been there for brunch and once for dinner. The food is absolutely delicious and the environment feels like an upscale but casual bistro in New England. It's on my "favorite places to eat" list. read more

Mother's Day Brunch - pre fixed menu only, which I felt was a bit overpriced for the offerings & portion size. Service was kind, however did not offer to refill coffees, when asked the server forgot to come back with the refill. May return for a lunch to try again read more

We went in for lunch on a weekday and the place was filled. It's a cute and quaint cafe. The tables are tiny so it felt a bit cramped. The staff were friendly, but service was slow due to the fact that all the tables were occupied. They start you off with a bowl of popcorn which was tasty. We got the huevos rancheros and I was really looking forward to it. However, it was bland and needed more depth to the flavors. We also got the short rib Benedict. It was good, but not great. I really wanted to love this place, but was a bit disappointed since they have such a promising menu. read more

White Maple Café - Braised Short Rib Benny - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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We've been here in the past and actually enjoyed this place, but unfortunately, it's really gone downhill. It started when we sat at one of the outdoor tables; our server didn't even bother to clean it. I asked if it could be wiped down, and instead of doing it herself, she handed me some wipes so I could clean it. That probably should've been my first red flag to leave. They put a small bowl of popcorn on the table as a complimentary snack, but only gave one bowl even though we were sitting at two tables. I had to ask for another one, and it took about 15 minutes to arrive. It's a small thing and was complimentary, but if you're going to offer something, it makes sense to bring enough for everyone. The same lack of common sense showed up when we had to ask for more cups for water--and silverware. There were five of us, and they gave us two of each. Were we expected to share? We ordered the kids pancakes (which come as two large ones), but they were overcooked and dry. We also got the kids' scrambled eggs with bacon--my son actually liked that. The steak and eggs were fine, but a very small portion for the premium price. The crispy chicken sandwich from the specials menu was disappointing. The piece of chicken was so thin and over-breaded that it felt like I was just eating fried breadcrumbs and bread with no chicken. I asked for extra vodka sauce because it was so dry, and it took over 10 minutes and multiple requests to get it, by then I was over eating just bread with sauce. The pistachio latte was awful--basically watered-down milk with zero flavor. To top it all off, when the bill came, the woman stood right next to us, clearly waiting for us to pay. It felt very pushy as if she was trying to rush us to not see the extra charges on the bill. I had to ask her for a moment to review the check. I'm glad I did, because they tried to overcharge us for my son's kids' meal by nearly $10. His kids meal was listed on the menu as $10 for scrambled eggs and bacon. They charged us for 2 scrambled eggs for $13 and then an additional fee for bacon. On top of that, they added a credit card processing fee, even though we were paying in cash. I asked about it and was told it's automatically added to the bill. I had to insist they remove it from the bill as I was paying cash. They also automatically add tip which I hate because that's the exact reason why we received awful and slow service. Sorry, but will not be back to this establishment. read more

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Place was super cute. Wait staff was a little slow. I got their veggie omelette which came with hashbrowns. The omelette itself was OK. The eggs were dry though which was odd, but the hashbrowns were so incredibly delicious. They were crispy and perfectly salted. I probably would've given this place more than two stars had we not been asked leave immediately after paying the bill and only being there maybe an hour and 15 minutes. We were told another reservation for our two seater was here but there were also plenty of other seats within the restaurant including a two seater directly behind us. It felt like we were rushed out of there immediately after paying our bill and that the restaurant didn't really care that we wanted to sit there and talk for a little longer. Based on being asked to leave so quickly after finishing, I don't think that I will be going back to this place. read more

Had dinner here last night and it was absolutely delicious! As soon as you are seated, thy put a small bowl of popcorn to pick at while you are looking at the menu. The seasoning on it was sooo good. For appetizers, we ordered the ricotta board and the bruschetta. The bread on the bruschetta was well toasted and not soggy. It had a thin layer of goat cheese and well seasoned tomatoes with fresh basil. The ricotta board included fresh toasted slices of bread, deliciously seasoned ricotta, honey and fig jam. JUST YUM! The branzino was pure perfection! Well seasoned and perfectly cooked, it had a crispy top and flaky, melt-in-your-mouth filet. The red curry seafood dish was to die for! A generous amount of seafood, served over rice and with a good amount of kick to it. Finally, the service was great! The owners walked around the dining room, making sure everything is perfect. They stopped and chatted with customers. Very warm and friendly people. The whole ambiance and experience was 10/10. We can't wait to go back and try other dishes on the menu! read more

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I rate it a 3 stars as last time I went the food and portions were so much bigger and fresher. I went recently for a second time and portions were smaller and service was worse. Took an hour and 10 minutes to get the food. In addition I think I got food poising from the food or the food was spoiled. Because I got the stomach bug and little cases of yk what the next day. I'm not coming back here, it's over priced for ok food. read more

White Maple Café - Steak and eggs - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Cute and super clean, family-run cafe located in the heart of Ridgewood. The owner was very friendly and our waitor was helpful, informative and attentive. None of us could decide what we wanted to eat and he was very honest about the menu items which helped tremendously. The food was delicious - you can taste the freshness in every bite. We ordered the ricotta board, mini scones, huevos rancheros with a side house salad, chicken salad sandwhich, tomato bisque, mushroom and potato soup, lava cake and apple cobbler. The mini scones come with maple butter and strawberry preserves which was a great combo! I highly recommend checking out the tomato bisque - it was creamy with crunchy croutons ontop and the taste kind of reminded me of vodka sauce. We came here for the brunch but would definitely come back to try their dinner! read more

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This place gaslit my review of them and called my honesty into question. Who wants to patronize a place like that??? Everything I wrote was 100% accurate and the experience of those who dined with me as well, which involved bad food and slow, poor service. According to other recent reviews, I'm not the only who had a bad experience. Maybe the owner should spend more time trying to make amends instead of defending and gaslighting. read more

I visited White Maple Cafe the week before last for lunch on a weekday and absolutely loved the atmosphere. The space is beautiful, bright, and very welcoming. It is such a great place to sit and enjoy lunch. Our server, Finley, provided great service. She has such a lively personality and a wonderful attitude, which really made the experience enjoyable. It is honestly hard to find great service these days and she is definitely a keeper. I ordered the Caprese sandwich. It came out cold at first, so I sent it back and it came back warm. The Caprese itself was not quite as good as it could have been, but the mocha latte was delicious and a really good size. Overall, I had a nice experience and would definitely return, and I would love to try something different from the menu next time. read more

I mean where do I begin. Service to atmosphere to food list goes on. I wish I took a picture of the wings but better I keep it a surprise. I mean easily top 5 wings I've ever had they were everything it says, sweet and savory. I highly highly recommend this place and will certainly be back. read more

First, the food here is up to standard and tasty, but the wait here is considerably long for a cafe. The cafe is very clean and neat and the staff were very kind. I would recommend for groups! read more

White Maple Café - Menu - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

We have been going there for years, but recently it is under new ownership and it's just not good. The service is very slow and the waitress we had was quite rude and unfriendly. The food is also bland, meat chewy and nothing like it was before. Absolutely will not return. Kicking myself for not going somewhere else. read more

Cute quaint cafe. The service was friendly and attentive. We tried a range of stuff . My favorite was the French fries, deviled eggs and the branzino meal. The mocktails are delicious too especially the baby Bellini read more

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We've been here a number of times and dropped in for a quick lunch while shopping. It's located on the main strip along Ridgewood Ave downtown. Ambiance is American cafe with about 20 tables, coffee bar and a few outdoor seating areas. Staff is very friendly and seated us quickly. However the staff seemed to be all new since the last we came and there so wondered if management changed or other? Menu looks the same with sandwiches, soups, salad, and a few main dishes. It also includes a number of brunch items from French toast to several Benedict's. We opted for savory lunch items which were tasty including rh chicken salad sandwich and burger. Service was okay but some lag. They don't notice we had finished so had to flag down staff to ask for to-go box. Assuming they knew we were done, we waited for our check which never came so flagged them down again. It wasn't a big deal but those small details are important and may reflect other details. We will likely be back but remain curious on some of the changes we noticed. read more

Incredible service, the food is delicious, and very friendly environment . Definitely recommend to get together with friends and family.

Nice little place to pop in for lunch. Clean space and has a modern feel- only con for me was that the air conditioning was on and was too cold for me, since today was chilly to begin with. Good, fresh, healthy food. Service was friendly and attentive. Had a great time with a friend and wouldn't say no to going back! Vegan options. Would love it if they put the Korean Cauliflower on the lunch menu! read more

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First time I've n for lunch. Delightful experience. Staff is pleasant and caring. Atmosphere is upscale cafe. Salads are delish.

My friends and I went to White Maple for lunch today. We were celebrating a friend's birthday. The cafe was super cozy! The staff were very kind. When we got there, we were given a bowl of sugared popcorn. It was so sweet and tasty. For lunch, I had the Grass Fed Burger. It was incredibly delicious! I loved the spicy chipotle mayo and the fries were to die for. The burger tasted like nothing I've ever had. I could've done without the tomato remoulade though. I also drank the Main Squeeze Cocktail. It was the perfect blend of fruit flavors. My friends said they really enjoyed their meals as well: the Short Rib Benny, the Salmon Benny, and the Mexican Omlette. Our only issue was the wait time. The small cafe was pretty busy, but we felt like we waited a long, long time for our food and I had to flag down a waitress to get her to serve us in the first place. Other than that, it was a fantastic place! read more

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I went here recently with a small group for a breakfast/early brunch reservation. Pros: - Tons of parking - The waitress was friendly and polite - It has a cute, rustic ambiance - It has reasonable prices for the area; a brunch of 4-5 people was less than $100 before tip (shared appetizer) Cons: - Our table was not ready when we came (we made a reservation), and we were defaulted to a table right next to the door. It was below 50 that day, and they didn't have the heat on, so it was a very uncomfortable place to sit. - Food was bland and not cooked correctly (scones were cold and rock-hard; french toast was overcooked, shriveled, too tough to cut; pancakes tasted like they were made from Bisquick - they had that 'plastic-y' taste to them; lox tasted raw and not smoked at all; avocado was not ripe). - They were hurrying us out a bit, only giving us an hour for five people. I saw that the owner is open to improving the food quality based on their replies. I am hopeful that will improve! It has a lot of potential. read more

White Maple Café - Three Mini Scones, cold and rock hard - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Had Salmon and California eggs Benny and asked for salad instead of fries. Had the Cesar salad dressing which was good too. read more

White Maple Café - Inside of Maple Cafe - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Very cute breakfast spot in Ridgewood! I found the table to be very intimate for three people but we made it work. Staff were very efficient and informative about the menu. Taste on my items was to expectations and I'd go back! read more

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Points for clean aesthetic & friendly staff! However, the food was pretty disappointing for the price :( Everything we got is shown in the photo, and it was a little over $70 after the tip (which is crazy for a simple breakfast!) With that price mark I would at least expect larger portions, but the only thing that was larger was the latte (very pretty though). I wanted to love this place since it was so cute, but the more we thought about the price we paid for what we got the more disappointed we were throughout the day. read more

White Maple Café - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I have been here twice for brunch/lunch. All the dishes are delicious and always on point. The staff are friendly. And the ambiance is perfect for a catch up with friends/coworkers. Will be back again! read more

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Great find in the downtown area, You can find street parking. We called ahead for a breakfast reservation since we were a big group for a birthday. Nice elegant cafe, service was a bit slow but worth the wait as all the dishes we ordered turned out good. The veggie bowl was a big hit, so were the bennies. Will come back for sure. read more

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White Maple came as a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. The vibe of the place is relaxed, especially in the afternoon hours of the weekday. The waiter was good at checking in with us throughout our visit and making sure we had what we needed. For starters we had the baked mac and cheese and for mains we had the poke bowl, brisket sandwich, and chicken salad sandwich. All good choices and tasty. Only thing was that it took long to come out even though there weren't many people there. I would also highly recommend their strawberry lemonade drink, super refreshing. read more

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I came for Sunday lunch while visiting with family. Ridgewood is such a cute town with a big downtown with lots of stores. I found this place on yelp and I'm glad we did. We didn't have to wait and the service was great. I ordered the grilled chicken mozzarella panini which was pretty decent. My daughter ordered the chicken fingers and french fries which she enjoyed. My daughters aunt ordered the huevos rancheros. They have gluten free options which came in handy for my daughters aunt strict diet. They also give complementary popcorn when you first down. I would recommend this place for a cute café out in the town. Thank you white maple café for making our day out in Ridgewood a great one. read more

So great and love the Turkish options. Delicious coffee!!!!! Great food and service. Cute place!

Ate there again last week. I never write anything until I've been somewhere a few times. The food was great, again. I usually have the salmon, shrimp and grits, fish tacos or hanger steak. All are excellent. Our waiter was Anthony. He has been our waiter several times. He's great. Attentive. Food arrives hot and he is friendly. I'll admit I don't love the decor. It's a little cold- lots of tile and hard surface. Might be the lights a little too bright, but it won't stop me from returning. Always consistently great. read more

I had high hopes for this place given the beautiful ambiance and the price point, but unfortunately, this fell short for me. The staff was friendly and the restaurant is beautiful and clean, so this review is solely about the food, which was lackluster. Instead of table bread, you receive complimentary popcorn. This is a cute idea, but the popcorn is barely flavored or salted at all. You could tell they attempted to flavor it due to the seasoning on some of the kernels, but none of us could tell what it was supposed to taste like. To start, we got the Ricotta Board -- the sourdough bread it came with was good, as was the honey, but the ricotta was grainy and not super flavorful, and the fig jam was dense and felt/tasted like mashed up figs versus a typical jam. For my entree, I chose the grilled salmon, and for $33 I was expecting a fatter filet, riper mango, and at least a better presentation. The salmon tasted fine (was nothing to write home about) but was slightly over cooked and overall, this just fell flat. This place is so cute, but not sure I'll be back here. read more

White Maple Café - Grilled Salmon -- bluehouse salmon, mango bbq salsa, & white rice (I started cutting the salmon before realizing I didn't get a pic) - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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The menu is enticing but the taste was bland. Seasoning is needed for the dishes ordered. Best tasting was the avocado toast. The atmosphere was cosy, the staff friendly. My favorite was the Peach Bellini and the kernel popcorn!!!! read more

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I came here for brunch with two friends, and they're BYOB. The service was excellent! Friendly, accommodating and attentive staff. The food was subpar. My chicken salad sandwich had a weird smell and texture to it. My friend's veggie burger looked boring and dry. The food lacked flavor. Dessert was also dry. Inside is nice, and the bathroom is clean, but there were soooo many flies in the restaurant that it was annoying and gross. I wish I would have enjoyed my food and experience more because the staff was excellent. read more

White Maple Café - Chicken Salad Sandwich - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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We went here for lunch. We sat inside by the window. Service was a bit slow but the food was good- grilled cheese with bacon with avocado spread and fries, strawberry gazpacho and chicken salad sandwich and a Greek salad. The food was delicious. It's a cute little find. A little pricey but a fun outing. read more

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Who doesn't love walking around the town of Ridgewood right? It's so cozy and filled with tons of shops and restaurants - an easy way to spend a Saturday afternoon with visiting family. There was no reservation needed, we just popped right in - the restaurant was fairly empty, we had assumed because it was still quite early in the day. We were quickly seated inside the restaurant on a table that comfortably fit the 4 of us - the server quickly arrived shortly after we sat down with water and popcorn. A nice little treat for all of us to snack on while we browsed through the menu and enjoyed the restaurants ambiance. We ordered: - The short rib sandwich and fries which was eh, there was no real flavor to the sandwich. - The tomato bisque which was delicious, my cousin was ready to lick the bowl clean - The grilled chicken and mozzarella panini - a classic that lacked any wow factor - The bacon grilled cheese panini pretty tasty, can you really go wrong with anything bacon related? Overall our opinions on the food were split down the middle, we may need to comeback and taste more menu options and find more winners. read more

Took over 20 min to get a waffle and pancakes. The pancakes were so dense and heavy not light and fluffy. Couldn't eat much. Definitely not enjoyable. read more

This spot has been a go to and all around favorite of mine for brunch for years now! This very unsassuming but cute spot has more space than you'd imagine and further shows its worth with its scrumptious food and vibe. I've personally always ordered either the ricotta board or brioche French toast with a side of bacon and or home fries and a baby Bellini. This combo is heavenly. Everything comes out so purposefully done and delicioussss. I've come with family/friends and on my own and always had a pleasant experience. The general cadence is relaxed so it's a nice spot to catch up with friends, celebrate with your immediate family. The service is pretty good, friendly and attentive. read more

White Maple Café - Ricotta Board - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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