8 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Jersey City

“Bottom line: 5 stars all the way! If we were local, we would be regulars. Will visit again when we are in the area!! We visited May 9th after a 10 hour drive. We came across this restaurant on the GPS and decided to stop in for breakfast before continuing our trip. I am so glad we did! It was just what we needed to continue on. Not only were the food and drinks delicious but the customer service was top tier! I wish we got the name of the individual who served us. I believe she was the owner. She took time to speak with us, made suggestions on what we could order (my husband loved the big Johnston breakfast), engaged with my toddler with kindness and playfulness which was so helpful after a long drive. We were so grateful for her. The service was above and beyond. She even helped us with parking suggestion which was confusing for us as we were out of town. Loved how she engaged with the other customers and her regulars. You could definitely tell that the customer service we experienced was not a one-off experience. If you are reading this, thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality!“

“Amazing atmosphere, food, and coffee! Friendliest staff that took the time to visit with my family. Will definitely be back!“

“I took a simple yet very enjoyable break at Dream Vista today.
The tuna casual sandwich was light and filling, and the freshness of the ingredients was truly noticeable.
The tiramisu I had afterwards, with its balanced sweetness, became the nicest surprise of the day.
The latte was perfectly made as well.
It was a calm, pleasant experience that made me want to come back again.“

“excelente atención, comida deliciosa 💯 recomendados.“

“Needed quick breakfast while at a nearby hotel and found this place based on high reviews. No way could it be real with a perfect 5.0 score, but it was! $7 for a massive breakfast sandwich on a fresh croissant—what else can you ask for? Oh, cash or Venmo only!“

“awesome food awesome workers terrific owner“

“We got an Airbnb arpund the Corner and wanted an authentic breakfast.
The Lady who Served was Kind and explained everything to us and was patient.
Food was good, Portion sizes alot bigger than expected, although the Pancakes could have used some syrup imo.
Still a recommendation, even though it's a busy place, it adds to the Charme for Sure.
Muchas Gracias !“

“It’s simple, laid back, and neighborhood friendly. Just like its name it’s BASIC & honestly I like the average vibes it offers.

The giant windows allow great natural light in, and the space is rustic mixed with a bookstore. It would be great if they would place outdoor tables to invite visitors in. Honestly sometimes I can’t tell whether they are open or not….

Additionally, I do wish they offered variety such as sandwiches and dinner items and catered for longer hours until 7:30 pm. It would be ideal considering there’s a rush in the area past 6 pm. I am very curious to see how they stay afloat now with the new bagel shop down the block.

The female cashier is nice as well as the chef. The owner doesn’t show much expression or emotion, and I respect him for keeping to himself. I just hope you can keep up with the changes in the neighborhood, I’m rooting for you Basic Cafe!

All in all, I recommend.“