As a first time customer I generally observe and access from seating to the check. Menu options was…read morestrike 1 for me when I was told the silver dollar size pancakes are only on the kids menu. Maybe you should consider people's dietary preferences and accommodations, no need to explain. Every restaurant, diner, cafe or place breakfast is served across NJ and beyond have I never been restricted with my options and needs. It's not about the cost because I pay for what I want. I got the regular order because I wanted to be respectful and that is basically what I want on the menu, my side was never received so I had it removed. The taste was actually good but after eating a quarter of one I boxed the rest and gave it to my daughter. Strike 2 was the wait time for our food, two tables after us were served and sizable meals. I ordered Pancakes and water. I ordered an omelette and a cup of coffee, horrible she said. How long do you have to wait for that 30+ minutes. Strike 3 was they seemed more focused on the turn around verses the actual service to seated customers. We weren't the only table. I've shared MY REVIEW......

Cute little spot. The eggs were fresh and well made. The potatoes were good too. They lost a star…read morebecause their coffee machine wasn't working and they couldn't make my specialty coffee.

My first time there and had an awesome experience. So good that I will return in a couple weeks!…read moreI had the makings of a Western Skillet but instead of ham,they accommodate me with putting grilled chicken. It came out in a black cast-iron pan. It was excellent!!!! Very flavorful , fresh and cooked perfect. I had home fries with it. They were also very good! I also got peaches and sauce pancakes. It was their special, It was amazing! The pancakes was so light and fluffy. The service was excellent. Very tentative and accommodating to your needs. We also met the Owner whom is active in the restaurant. He was a very nice man...very welcoming and friendly. The staff also. Nice atmosphere, definitely family friendly. All the dishes we seen that came out was large portions and looked really good.

Nice classic diner near Cranford Station with friendly staff. Come hungry because the portions…read moresizes are huge! The menu is also large with plenty of options for breakfast or lunch. I tried some of the mushroom burger and feta & beet salad, and both were very generous and tasty. The space is also good for groups of all sizes - I saw single diners at the counter as well as bigger families dining in.

Came here for a nice family lunch and left very satiated…read more This cute diner off morris Ave greets you with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and patient with us and had some good banter with our group. The food was pretty good. I liked my pasta salad and fries. The gyro was okay but the eggplant was a bit rubbery in the veggie gyro. The chocolate cheesecake was very decadent and good but may be a bit rich for some people. Overall, I had a great experience here!

I was always curious about this place whenever I dropped off my son at Kean University. He tried…read morethis spot and said it wasn't bad. I finally got the chance to try this spot. Too bad, it wasn't a good experience. The place isn't special. It's just your typical old diner. Some people like that charm, so people don't. St least, the place was clean and large enough to accommodate a group of over twenty people. The staff was friendly and did their best to serve such a large group. Unfortunately, the food was subpar. It wasn't my worst experience at a diner, but it wasn't good. My soup came in a hot bowl, but the actual dish was lukewarm. Others had it cold. That and the pasta salad were very, very bland. My chicken salad sandwich, on the other hand, was just salty. I really didn't like it. I finished it because I was that hungry. I left with a bad feeling having been full with food that just wasn't good. I wonder why my son likes this place. He said the stuff he orders were ok. He did say the their tiramisu was horrible. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe they just couldn't handle a large group at once. I dunno. Unless I am really hungry in the area and there is no other place open to eat I won't be coming back.

I had been to Toast in Montclair several times but finally tried their Cranford location -…read moreconsistent experience! Cranford location is airier and brighter - doesn't feel as cramped! Our waitress was great with timely service and great recommendations off the menu. I went with the California Scramble - good but wish there were more eggs than the huge portion of potatoes (although they were delicious!) Our table also split the pancake flight - we subbed out the Lemon Poppyseed for the seasonal pumpkin pancake and holy cow were the good! Pumpkin and Carrot Cake Pancakes were fantastic but the Red Velvet left something to be desired. Overall a great spot for brunch with something that is sure to please everyone.

We brought my dad here for Father's Day and I must say the wait wasn't bad at all. I ordered the…read moreCrab Hash (with the egg fried hard as I'm not a fan of runny yolk) and it was really good, it just needed a little hot sauce. My toast was slightly burnt but not too much that it ruined my meal. The ambience is very warm, and inviting, I'll definitely be back

What a great find! Don't drive to fast because you will blink and miss it while you drive down…read moreBoulevard. A local realtor friend told me she had been here on a few occasions and loved it. She wasn't wrong. My friend and I visited on a Thursday morning. A wonderful greeting as we walked in. It's quaint, charming, and no frills. My friend ordered the lemon blueberry crumble pancakes and a side order of scrambled eggs. I ordered the French toast with berries, bananas and a side of sausage. Of course, coffee. As a coffee snob, I would say it was very good. Our orders came out hot and fresh with huge portions. The lemon pancakes were plate size and with plenty of tasty crumble. My French toast consisted of four thick slices covered in plenty of berries and bananas. My sausage was cooked fresh and not sitting on a griddle for two hours. The service was excellent and friendly. You will be impressed with the creativity of the menu items. The prices are reasonable considering the quality and portion size. There is ample parking in their private parking lot. It was my first time there and I'll be back soon enough!

The food at Chat and Griddle was really excellent. I went for breakfast on the early side around…read more7:30 AM and enjoyed the food, the service and the friendly interaction with the owner. Will definitely go back next time the occasion arises.

So nice to find a cafe that's open this late on a weekday evening- open until 9pm! It looks like…read morethey also have special jazz events on certain nights, and are open for brunch and select dinner items. Ambiance is so cozy. At night they have a few candles lit, and the art on the wall adds to the atmosphere as well. - Truffle Tater tot's (5/5): decadent, fluffy, crunchy, nicely seasoned with horseradish dip- it's great! Next time I would want to try any speciality drinks or heavier brunchier foods. Ty for reading :^)

Very interesting vibe I really liked the decor. Service was kinda slow. frozen tater tots. below…read morepar chicken patty. no water refill. paid $25 more than I expected to. mac and cheese was good. foccacia very good. tea lemonade was ok.

How are they actually so good? We had reservations for 5 in a booth. We ordered a branzino, shrimp…read morescampi, a plate of waffles, chips and guac, steak frites, strip steak, and some refreshing iced teas. I had the strip steak and it was done perfectly. I gave away the bananas. The guac was very flavorful - a tad too sour but still very good. The side of broccoli was done perfectly with a bit of flavor and some crunch. The spinach however was maybe the best I've had. Not sure how they made it so good but wasn't simply with garlic. I had a piece of the branzino and thought it was also tasty with a nice fried crunch. The iced tea was perfectly caffeinated but maybe a tad small. It is supposedly unlimited but I didn't take advantage of that. The restrooms were also clean. I just wish they had some lounge chairs in there. Service was fast and diner style. Get what you need and get out of there. No one was rude, but no one was overly friendly. They all did their job and a 20% tip was automatically included. No concerns but thought it would be worth highlighting.

My favorite diner in NJ. Used to come here before the renovation and now the food is just as good -…read moreif not better! Place is super trendy inside and great service. Plates are HUGE so come hungry. I've never gotten anything i didn't like - from breakfast to sandwiches to dinner. This most recent time i tried the spicy rigatoni with shrimp. The shrimp was perfectly grilled and the pasta was amazing. Might've been one of the best pasta sauces I've had in a while (i know, i was shocked too!). Perfectly al dente pasta with a hint of Calabrian chili and some delicious vodka sauce. Don't sleep on Tops!

Went here with a friend on a Friday night…read more Here are my thoughts: Atmosphere: calm, between casual and formal Decor: the area I was sat in had clean and simple decor, tables with white table cloth, white walls with walls sconces Music: low Christmas music Food: penne & dayboat shrimp (they were out of shrimp, so substituted for chicken; it was good), rigatoni bolognese (I didn't care for it. It had a veal and beef ragout that tasted a bit too gamey for me) Drinks: spicy prickly-rita (very tasty), Jersey peach (very tasty) Service: great, attentive, friendly Good for: date night, family dinner, lunch Comments: Overall it was okay. I didn't really like my main dish but the other dish that my fiend got was good. The drinks were also good. Was lent a bad dining experience by any means, but not on my list of places I'm dying to return to.

Made it back with friends for brunch last year and forgot to review - I remember the service was…read moreincredibly slow, they have a really fun brunch deal but looking back not worth it. We barely got any drink refills and it took forever for the food to come. We had a good time overall but hoping they fixed this because the restaurants really nice and the dinner I had years ago was very good!

First of all' Wow where do I start! Right from the Door it was impressive, You can view the Dining…read morearea where it looked like everyone was enjoying their meal. The Hostess seated us, right away and She has well was impressive with Her Casual Dressy Appearance, which is a nice requirement for this restaurant, which was another quality I liked when making this choice for a Birthday Celebration. Now let's get to the food, A definite'10! I had the Red Snapper and my Friend had the Oxtails, cooked to perfection, and the Sides, were, Jollof Rice and it was Delicious as well! Drinks were good, you could taste the alcohol! There also was a DJ, of course, Saturday night! Waitress was awesome, She had Patience and checked on us frequently and the place was buzzing, and know I know why!‍ I recommend you guys get a Chance To go, Run! Definitely worth the trip!

ambiance Upon…read moreentering the restaurant, they have the check in podium right there along with a back drop of the restaurant name adorned with flowers along the rim for photo opportunities and also a small tucked away private dining area for parties i'm assuming. The main part of the restaurant is cozy and compact. There's a small bar with seating for roughly 10 people at quick glance . Various tables throughout the restaurant along with upstairs loft like tables for a more private experience. lighting was low and the restaurant played music as well ( a mix of hip hop n rnb) overall, it was a vibe . service no complaints at all with service. However, some of the dishes i tried order were already sold out and we were a 730 reservation so i was surprised about that . Food I ordered their " Rasta Pasta w/ Salmon " i was expecting it to be actually spicy and it was devoid of spice. pasta was cooked good though and the veggies were also cooked well. The salmon though was a bit dry for my liking but it wasn't too bad that it was inedible. Overall, i'm glad i tried this spot , however i think the ambience outshines the food here. I'm willing to try other things though to see what else is on their menu and i did see they do have brunch.

We had a wonderful experience working with Victor and his team. Everything was organized and…read moreexecuted seamlessly from start to finish. We hosted a group of 30 people in the loft space, which was the perfect setting for our event. The food, service, and overall atmosphere exceeded our expectations, and our guests had a great experience. Victor was attentive, professional, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. I would highly recommend this restaurant for group events and look forward to working with them again in the future.

I can't speak about the food because I didn't eat but had a nice mocktail. Staff is friendly as…read morewell and nice ambiance. I'll plan a return visit for a dinner.