Mockingbird Cafe

When I travel for work, I love to try and find interesting breakfast places instead of going for the typically sub-par hotel offerings. Mockingbird cafe has to rank as one of my Top 10 best breakfast places. LOVED the french toast which they cover in rice krispies (sounds strange, but gives a perfect texture). Scrambled Eggs were cooked to perfection. Definitely give a try for anyone craving a top notch breakfast.

My wife and I go here for brunch on Sundays every once in a while. Every single time we go, the food is consistently delicious. The coffee is good and the wait staff is friendly. They even put up with my special ordering off menu from time to time. The tables are covered with white paper, so my 3 year old daughter has something constructive to do. The lemon ricotta pancakes are revolutionary. It's probably the best thing on the menu. The muffins are pretty spectacular as well. If there was one thing I could improve here, it's that I would move the restaurant closer to my house.

Another one of my favorite Jersey spots too dine at. The food is wonderful, served hot, and comes out fast. The only problem I have with the establishment is the staff is mostly young adults. On more then a few occasions they forgot about us and had too flag someone down. Having worked in the food industry I expect good service even from younger folks.

Their food is pretty good, but that's about it. Everything else needs serious improvement. The place needs a good cleaning and new paint job. The dishes and cups are chipped and very worn looking. Yesterday, I was served coffee in a cup that had a large chunk missing as if someone had taken a bite out of it. The place is run by kids and the service is very poor.

The breakfast menu is definitely better than the lunch menu. Lunch is still delicious but it doesn't compare to the lemon ricotta pancakes, ridge granola or the cowboy skillet. I try to come here at least once a month for breakfast but if you get there too late the wait can take up to an hour. I've never been here for dinner but over all it's an amazing place with reasonable prices.

The food was very good. Really tastes like home cooked food. The staff is very nice and quick to seat and serve you. The only improvements that could be recommended would be to repair/replace some of the torn or broken chairs. Replace mugs with chips and cracks. And organize the menu so it is easier to see the different options.