Raymond's

Great place to have breakfast in Ridgewood. When walked in you immediately had the feel of an old time diner. It was decorated with charm and we were immediately greeted by a very polite and welcoming hostess. We were there on a Friday morning and sat immediately. Almost all of the tables were full but the service was fast and the food was amazing. We started with coffee, which was hot and flavorful. All three breakfasts were cooked to order. I had a custom omelet, my daughter Courtney, had the French Toast and her husband Mike had the Huevos Rancheros. All of the plates looked as good as they tasted. The service was excellent and no one tried to rush us out. I definitely recommend going to Raymond's it is worth the trip.

A fantastic experience for my first time. This was a great brunch. I have always had fond memories of Ridgewood (Country House Pancake) and the town did not disappoint once again. It was great that it was a Sunday as parking, which is normally so difficult was easy with free parking. The wait on a Sunday was only about 20 minutes for two. The hostess was fantastic in making sure we were seated in a place not too close to the door as it was a cold day. Our Server AJ was fantastic he was quick to take our order and the food was out in approximately 15 minutes and it was a surprisingly busy day (Pandemic and all). The Belgian Waffles and the Steak and Eggs was what I had as you can see below. I requested the eggs hard as I did not feel like chasing runny eggs. It was perfect. I was not aware that they had potatoes in it and oh boy. I am not a fan of potatoes for breakfast at all but these were some different type of potatoes, I am convinced they laced them with love just for me. They were so good I ordered them to go for my best friend at home (She would have killed me yall). The steak was not over seasoned or over cooked and the waffles were ok. They were a bit hard to be honest but I was able to manage through them. Overall the ambiance was very very good. The only concern was how packed it was with Covid-19 and I didn't see them deeply sanitize the tables just a little wipe down. Outside of that the place was very very good. It's intimate and drives a loud vibe especially on Sunday. I will definitely be visiting them again. Well done Raymond crew.

This restaurant, which has all the ambience of a classic American diner, is a staple of Ridgewood known for their variety and consistently good food. The burger I had was nice and juicy, but didn’t have much more flavor than that. Not a bad burger, just nothing amazing, the pumpkin cheesecake muffin was unruly good, and the onion rings were really oily, but super tasty. The pancakes and sausage, that I don’t have pictures of, earned rave reviews from my girlfriends nephew and older brother. It smelled awesome, but I never had it. I would recommend this place, for sure.

Was in the neighborhood and wanted to try this place for myself after reading all the reviews. I ordered their Waffles and the presentation was lovely but it was cold. I ordered their Cappuccino and that was warm, not hot. For today i'm giving this fine looking establishment 2 stars. Will give them a 2nd chance and will come back to try another dish. To be continued..

Nice widely spaced tables outside. The first table we sat at was terribly wobbly. The waitress even said that it was a problem with that table. Don't know why they still have it. Anyway, the food was excellent. Wife got the Mexican bowl and I got the steak and eggs. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium well and it was cooked perfectly. Great seasoning and char to the steak. The eggs and potatoes were just right. Both dishes were just simple and fresh ingredients that were cooled well. I also thought that everything was reasonably priced, which is rare. We will definitely be back.

Pleasant dining experience. Pictured is my entree, the Goffle Farm Brick Chicken. It was deliciously seasoned and the smashed potatoes were hot and crispy. One star removed for the incredible delays in service. Took 5 minutes to get seated and that was only because I finally just walked up to one of the two-top tables and asked if I could sit there. Then came delays in waiting to have my order taken and even to just get water. It's a great spot, but the staff really needs to be aware of the customers. It seemed many were just distracted.

I went to Raymond's yesterday with a friend. She said they had good food. It's a cute place in a great small town. The staff was pleasant and very accommodating. The decor is top notch. I especially loved the faucet in the ladies room. The overall place has a nice nostalgic feel to it. I ordered a ginger ale, the kale salad and added grilled chicken, and a side of fries. Everything came out fast and delicious. Since my friend and I were in a rush (no fault of the restaurant) we asked for to go boxes right away in case we couldn't finish our meals. We received them. I couldn't believe how good everything was. My soda was bubbly. My salad was absolutely delicious and the fries were awesome. In fact the waitress said "good choice" when I added them to my order. Well my friend left before I did. I packed up my food, paid our bill on my card and tipped in cash (as I like to do). I said my good byes and left. I stopped to get icecream and started my 1hr drive home. My stomach started to bubble up within minutes. I immediately thought it was the dairy of the icecream. I barely make it home but I do. I put my left over in the refrigerator and allowed my body to rest. Later that night I make dinner. I only eat a portion as I remembered my stomach issues of earlier that day. My stomach was fine no more issues. I have a beverage. No issues with the meal, nor the drink. Today, I forgo breakfast. I'm working from home. I decide to have lunch, I pull out my kale salad from Raymond's. Two bites in my stomach starts to growl, twist and turn. It makes noises like yesterday. Something in the salad does not agree with me. It's such a shame because it was delicious. I have to trash the rest of my meal. I'm a foodie and a repeat customer. As much as I enjoyed Raymond's I can't possibly eat there again. I'm afraid of the same occurrence. I live too far away for bubbling insides. I will note that my friend did not have any issues with her meal. She had a caesar salad. She also ate a few of the fries. I have to narrow it down to my kale salad because of the reoccurrence of my upset stomach today. My leftovers was my 1st meal of the day in the late afternoon. Sigh.