Went here for brunch on a Saturday, and got a table pretty easily without a reservation. The service was pretty quick and I love the outdoor area. The food, however, was disappointing. I got the Buddy's breakfast - eggs, bacon, and french toast/pancakes. The eggs were cold by the time they arrived. Also, dry and lacked flavor, and the french toast was very heavy on cinnamon which overpowered the taste of the dish. Overall I thought the food was greasy and they're probably reusing their oil that adds a particular taste to the dishes. I've heard so much about this place that I'm upset that my experience wasn't better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Rocket Llama
Great service and atmosphere, food was just OK, pretty basic for the prices charged and portions were small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jeff Krull
Nice breakfast and burger joint. Not inexpensive. Service outstanding
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
G
Overall service meh. Food ok...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Daniel French
Great spot, food was good, staff were really nice and helpful, portions and price points were solid. The pancakes were excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cardi T
Wowwww
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Jennings
Delicious and friendly service at the bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Pappas
JC Buddy’s of Jersey City Brunch Spot Worth Waking Up For!
We came for brunch and wow, Buddy’s absolutely delivered.
Biscuits & Gravy: The biscuits were fluffy clouds of joy… buttery, golden, and perfectly baked. The sausage gravy was rich, flavorful, and smothered lovingly over top. It didn’t drown the biscuits (which I appreciate!) but I wouldn’t have minded just a splash more gravy to soak up with those last bites. The side of potatoes? Unreal. Crispy, tender, almost like Greek lemon potatoes met a breakfast hash… and they fell in love.
Chicken & Waffles: O.M.G. The chicken was seasoned and spiced to perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and not a hint of greasiness. The waffles were light, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar like a brunch snowstorm. Loved the option of classic maple and spiced maple syrup for a little kick. The only (tiny) drawback? I’m not a huge fan of bone-in chicken first thing in the morning, but that’s personal preference, not a deal-breaker.
Coffee & Service: Endless hot refills, attentive staff, and genuinely kind vibes. The coffee was solid good drip brew, no bitterness, and they never let the cup go empty.
And yes, one biscuit went mysteriously missing before I could grab a photo… my sister couldn’t resist diving in early. 😂
If you’re brunch hopping around Jersey City, add JC Buddy’s to your list. Cozy, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Destiny McGee
The environment is very nice and this drink is her good. The bartender is super friendly and even told us about happy hour all day on Tuesday’s. Would definitely recommended this bar
Beautiful and quiet in the mornings. Nice day for a day off after hard works at night shifts. The forbidden apple is so refreshing and sweet nice little low dose thc drink. I love atmosphere. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nahja Joseph
Such a cute spot. It’s always packed every time I drive by but now I understand why. The food came out super quick and did not disappoint. I got French toast and it wasn’t too thick, it was a perfect portion. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula A
The atmosphere here is so cute. Its giving diner meets pocono cabin. There were so many solid options on the menu for brunch, that I was torn on what to order. When I asked Helbert how the breakfast burger was, he mentioned the one I was eyeing was amazing- and it did NOT disappoint. The burger felt like a breakfast sandwich, but it was truly a burger with breakfast vibes with pork roll and mozzarella cheese (make sure to ask for the egg over easy as it might not come out that way by default). Herlbert made my husband and I feel super welcome and was super attentive. Small diner feels with great service and friendly vibes. My husband got the fried chicken and waffles and I could not get over how juicy and crispy the fried chicken was. The waffles were super fluffy with an amazing spiced syrup. Highly recommend if you want a casual brunch with outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HGD
Helbert helped us! He was very kind and helpful. Amazing service and great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken \u0026 Waffle
Bradley Williamson
The Buddy’s Burger is excellent and so if the Quesadilla.
Get the fruity pebbles pancakes. You're welcome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for brunch on a Saturday, and got a table pretty easily without a reservation. The service was pretty quick and I love the outdoor area. The food, however, was disappointing. I got the Buddy's breakfast - eggs, bacon, and french toast/pancakes. The eggs were cold by the time they arrived. Also, dry and lacked flavor, and the french toast was very heavy on cinnamon which overpowered the taste of the dish. Overall I thought the food was greasy and they're probably reusing their oil that adds a particular taste to the dishes. I've heard so much about this place that I'm upset that my experience wasn't better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great service and atmosphere, food was just OK, pretty basic for the prices charged and portions were small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice breakfast and burger joint. Not inexpensive. Service outstanding
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Overall service meh. Food ok...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great spot, food was good, staff were really nice and helpful, portions and price points were solid. The pancakes were excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wowwww
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and friendly service at the bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
JC Buddy’s of Jersey City Brunch Spot Worth Waking Up For!
We came for brunch and wow, Buddy’s absolutely delivered.
Biscuits & Gravy: The biscuits were fluffy clouds of joy… buttery, golden, and perfectly baked. The sausage gravy was rich, flavorful, and smothered lovingly over top. It didn’t drown the biscuits (which I appreciate!) but I wouldn’t have minded just a splash more gravy to soak up with those last bites. The side of potatoes? Unreal. Crispy, tender, almost like Greek lemon potatoes met a breakfast hash… and they fell in love.
Chicken & Waffles: O.M.G. The chicken was seasoned and spiced to perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and not a hint of greasiness. The waffles were light, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar like a brunch snowstorm. Loved the option of classic maple and spiced maple syrup for a little kick. The only (tiny) drawback? I’m not a huge fan of bone-in chicken first thing in the morning, but that’s personal preference, not a deal-breaker.
Coffee & Service: Endless hot refills, attentive staff, and genuinely kind vibes. The coffee was solid good drip brew, no bitterness, and they never let the cup go empty.
And yes, one biscuit went mysteriously missing before I could grab a photo… my sister couldn’t resist diving in early. 😂
If you’re brunch hopping around Jersey City, add JC Buddy’s to your list. Cozy, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The environment is very nice and this drink is her good. The bartender is super friendly and even told us about happy hour all day on Tuesday’s. Would definitely recommended this bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful and quiet in the mornings. Nice day for a day off after hard works at night shifts. The forbidden apple is so refreshing and sweet nice little low dose thc drink. I love atmosphere. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute spot. It’s always packed every time I drive by but now I understand why. The food came out super quick and did not disappoint. I got French toast and it wasn’t too thick, it was a perfect portion. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere here is so cute. Its giving diner meets pocono cabin. There were so many solid options on the menu for brunch, that I was torn on what to order. When I asked Helbert how the breakfast burger was, he mentioned the one I was eyeing was amazing- and it did NOT disappoint. The burger felt like a breakfast sandwich, but it was truly a burger with breakfast vibes with pork roll and mozzarella cheese (make sure to ask for the egg over easy as it might not come out that way by default). Herlbert made my husband and I feel super welcome and was super attentive. Small diner feels with great service and friendly vibes. My husband got the fried chicken and waffles and I could not get over how juicy and crispy the fried chicken was. The waffles were super fluffy with an amazing spiced syrup. Highly recommend if you want a casual brunch with outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helbert helped us! He was very kind and helpful. Amazing service and great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken \u0026 Waffle
The Buddy’s Burger is excellent and so if the Quesadilla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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