The Cardinal Cafe

128 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes
(973) 831-6871

Recent Reviews

Ana

The food is always great, however last time there was a girl waitress that splashed milk all over my 12 year old and didn’t even offer to clean our side of the booth where the walls table and my daughter hair had milk all over. And after she notice she proceded to do the same, she did it twice with no remorse on her face! Disgusted!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Haslyn Almonte

Very delicious, I have never scarfed food down so fast as I did that day. Amazing from the French toast to the whip cream. This great dish was the napoleon french toast. Made with strawberries, bananas, walnuts and whipped cream. The best touch to the dish was for sure the whip cream.You get to sit anywhere you’d like. You get serviced pretty quickly after seating yourself. QR code menu. Pay at the counter. Free parking in the rear.Slowly working the way to knowing the area a bit more for family recommendations when they visit.Parking: Parking lot is the first right opening after passing the restaurant. You will see a sign. But of course metered parking also if you find any.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Blaze S.

I love this place it's quaint and the food is almost always on point! I always go for the classic breakfast, but when I stepped out and tried the huevos rancheros I hadn't enjoyed a breakfast that much in a long time. Love this spot!

Sal P

Service was very good food was ok it filled my belly but nothing to right home about I would go back for a quick

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Pristine Christine

Such a cute local spot. Our waitress was great, all the staff was amazing during the weekend brunch rush! Great diner. Additional parking in the back with backdoor entrance but it has stairs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cindy Taylor

Owner of this establishment is rude and unprofessional. I came in with my 18 month old grand baby for breakfast, I ordered 2 kids meals because my other granddaughter was at preschool. I figured I would have her eat some and I would pack up the leftover of the $20.00 of food I ordered. When she handed me the bill she asked me why I ordered 2 kids meals and asked if I ate any of it. Listen Lady, you're rude and you have no idea who I am. You need to take a course on how to treat people and honestly I have seen her been so rude to the people who work here. You're not the only game in town! Go somewhere else people she doesn't deserve to be in business.

Lauren Maughan

Our waitress was a former singer from Texas. We loved her story and company. The food was so good. My son moved here to play Hockey temporarily, and this was his favorite spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hope D.

This establishment had some fresh and delicious breakfast and coffee! My husband and I are super impressed with how good the food was. The bacon was cooked to a perfect crisp, fresh waffles and French toast, and my favorite was the avocado toast! However, we were not impressed with the service. Granted, it was pretty busy inside with waitresses, waiters and bussers running all around. I am hopeful it will be better next time. Good decorations, welcoming environment and awesome food. We will definitely try this place again!

Hank L.

We love this place and go there as often s possible for breakfast. The people are great and the service is good. Food is cooked as ordered and they are happy to accommodate any special requests. You do need to scan their QR code for the menu.

Kathy McCarthy

Food is great! Staff is always very welcoming. Friendly neighborhood feel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey Sandwich, Scrambled Eggs with Home Fries, French Toast 2-2-2, Bacon and Eggs Any Style, Cinnamon French Toast

Vanessa Balocco

Be careful, your daughters, go from high school to buy at this cafe, there is a lady who is very rude, especially with the girls, she treats them badly.

Service: 1

Patti Richards

Great local place for breakfast or

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Lodini

As always great atmosphere and great food. No matter the laps in between visits it’s always like coming home. It’s a true town home cafe where all are made welcome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Napoleon French Toast

A P.

Excellent breakfast place. They are fast, efficient, kind and the food was fresh and wonderful. You can see it they are very organized and they don't waste your time keeping you wait. We will definitely come back!

Liana Velez

I am disgusted by the customer service I have just witnessed. A customer and employee, that you can tell the employee had a visible attitude, had a confrontation. If an employee can tell that poor customer, who stated she was a loyal one, such a harsh statement as “I’ve been here for 30 years so I don’t care,” then my family’s choice of eating at this establishment is over. The employee could have handle herself in a way more professional matter then the approach she decided in a situation like this. Instead she constantly bothering the woman waiting for her friend. I’m sure the Oakland diner would love my business, but in words of that woman “YOU DON’T CARE!”

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

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