37 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Short Hills

“lox w/cc on a croissant and cup of coffee for years❤ best bagels and bialys!“

“Came here for breakfast and was served by the lovely Donnette. She worked our side the WHOLE time my boyfriend and I came here to eat by time we left. Food was yummy and hot, I had the Southwest Chicken Burrito with a side of buttermilk pancakes and a hot coffee. Vibes were chill and quiet, and Donnette was quick while serving over 8 tables at a time which. Well deserving of praise and well tip. Will come again.“

“Best Eggs Benedict in town!“

“The service is great and so was the food. Our server Dania was very polite and checked on us while we ate to make sure that we had all that we needed. This is IHOP is my mother's favorite place to have breakfast at.“

“Freddy customer service is excellent 👍🏾“

“This was my first time here and I had waiter Amir and he was making great recommendations and was happy to help make sure I was pleased. When I tell you he’s the life of the establishment!!! He never MISS!! Always make sure everything is correct, Always has a smile on his face when he takes our order, and I love his jokes. He puts a smile on my kids and I face everytime I see him. Even when he’s not my waiter I definitely will come back just to ask for him to be our waiter 100%.“

“From the moment we walked past this place, we could SMELL how special it was… the alluring aroma was hard to stay away from. On a whim, we walked in and were warmly greeted by staff and invited to sit quite promptly despite being so busy. First impression: great!

Service was excellent, and ambiance was very warm. But the food… the food was the star of this place. If you ever pass by this place, PLEASE do yourselves the favor and try the banana oatmeal. It is a perfect treat to end your meal as a pseudo dessert. Anything from this menu will tantalize your tastebuds in a way that will keep you coming back for more.

-T“

“She was a friendly, attentive and caring. Would recommend her as a waitress and this IHOP location anytime“

“Enjoyed a delicious breakfast! Amazing Belgian waffles. Plentiful food, clean and cute place. Would definitely go back!“

“salmon cake platter with grits was great!“

“So tonight I tried their Rueben sandwich
Well OMG 5 stars.
It was the best pastrami I’ve ever had
It was sliced so so thin and yet it was so thick on the toasted rye bread
The best I was said when I was done but yet so satisfied!!!“

“Excellent.. Axel, Arelean Nicole all the waiters, waitresses, cooks, incredible staff.. it's like Cheers.. great friendly place great food.. great way to start the day.“

“Beautiful...Westfield Station Cafe is truly a Westfield is wonderful! The food was absolutely amazing my wife, and I enjoyed it very much. Everything was delicious, and you can really feel the love that goes into the food. Highly recommend!“

“I haven't eaten here in years but the Italian chicken sandwich I had about 17 years ago is worth a late review... It was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was made with the juiciest chopped up center breast meat, I thought this spot closed years ago... I wonder if they still make that sandwich the same way they did back in the day?!!!!“

“The food and everything is very good. . been going there for alot of years. Very good service i can said.. My number“

“I came to First Watch for the very first time last Thursday and had an outstanding experience. Sheila was my server and could not have been more helpful, kind, and patient. I’m usually indecisive, but Sheila guided me by suggesting, “You could get the best of both worlds with 2 for you,” which was perfect. I chose the Roast Beef & Havarti (she recommended having the roast beef heated, and it was spot on) along with the Chicken Avocado Chop Salad. The food was excellent, but the service truly stood out. Sheila had a smile on her face the entire time, which brightened my day before class. I highly recommend both this restaurant and Sheila as your server!

Thank you, Sheila and First Watch—I will definitely be back!“

“First time in NJ and I ordered delivery from this place to my hotel. The coffee was delicious, just like homemade, and they followed my instructions exactly on how I wanted it. The omelets were really good, and everything had a comforting, homemade taste. Highly recommended! Thank you, Kelly’s Breakfast.“

“El desayuno salvadoreño estuvo delicioso y fresco. La atención fue muy buena. Recomiendo este lugar!!! The food is so delicious and the service was amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“I eat breakfast here about 3-4x a week and the food is good. My only issue is that on Aug 12 2025 I ordered my usually breakfast sandwiches and instead of telling me they ran out of eggs they sold me the sandwiches at full price and yea beef bacon cheese on a roll with jelly does not hit the same without eggs. I didn't hold it against them and I came in today Aug 13 and me not even asking for anything free or any favors started to inform the woman at the counter what happened and she just cut me off mid sentence and asked for my order she clearly did not care. I left it alone and this was my favorite breakfast spot but today will be the last time I give them my business. The food is great tho.“

“5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delish as always. Love the shallots, leeks & goat cheese crepe & the best coffee! My fiancé loves the steak sandwich. Never disappoints & love to eat outside in good weather. Great service, great food for great prices. Tres bonne!👨🏻‍🍳“

“Everything was delicious I love this place“

“So cute and great food.“

“Loved the atmosphere and food! Dani was spot on. Had a wonderful time with my family. Exactly what I needed!!!💜💜Time with my awesome family!!“

“Always a delicious home style breakfast - cooked however we ask… truly true best bacon around!! We adore Maryanne and Jack… James may steal the show tho!!“

“during one of the most difficult times our family has faced, Merigolds showed us incredible compassion. They generously provided food for a dinner to honor our sister in laws memory. Everything they make is beautifully prepared healthy and made with lots of love. More than anything their kindness touched our hearts. We are beyond grateful and will always remember what they did for our family.“

“Great Friendly Staff & Owner The Is Always Smiling And Pleasant. The Bagels Are Always Made Fresh Daily And If You Get There Early Hot. The Breakfast Sandwiches Are Always Great On A Bagel, Roll or Crossant. The Coffee Is Always Fresh. Keep Up The Great Work!!!“

“Excellent food and service. It wasn’t busy when we showed up, but the place was packed by the time our food arrived. Still, it didn’t slow the service or affect us. Everything was made perfectly. Each dish was very filing. Food was delicious and drinks (cold beverages and hot coffee) were refreshing.“

“Best taylor ham egg & cheese in NJ!!!!!“

“Es una excelente comida ecuatoriana recomiendo que vayan al lugar doy la calificación de 10 muy buena👍“

“Very homey place, their onion rings are cooked to crispy perfection. I had the Roselle Cheeseburger; the patty was thin but dense, leaving room for the rest of the ingredients. It was delicious, not too greasy. Friendly service. Might make a habit of visiting this place for lunch more often.“

“They have the best cheese grits around! I've had omletes, beef sausage, home fries and lunch sandwiches. I have never been disappointed by any item on the menu. I recommend calling ahead to pick up your order. Sometimes there can be a long wait but it is definitely worth it.“

“This was my first time eating at this Texas Weiner joint and was the second of four Texas Weiner spots we visited on the day. They are a family owned and operated restaurant for over 50 years. The interior is a bit animated with its menu signs and had the second largest seating capacity of the four places. While not very large there was more than enough seating available. \n\nThis Texas Weiner-only tour included four luncheonettes located in Dunellen, Middlesex and Plainfield. Our order included a classic Texas Weiner up that were graded according to Texos Weineros’ 8 Commandments:\n-\tThou shalt not serve a hot dog with no snap or shorter than thy bun\n-\tThou shalt only serve quality hot dogs made from beef and/or pork\n-\tThy hot dog must not taste like the salt of the earth\n-\tThou shalt serve hot dogs on fresh, traditional hot dog rolls\n-\tThy hot dog roll shall never the star of the meal\n-\tThou shalt not serve watery sauce or sauce without depth of flavor\n-\tThou shalt mince thy sweet onion and not chop them\n-\tThou shalt serve brown deli mustard\n\nWhat I Liked:\n-\tThe hot dog was all beef\n-\tThe hot dog bun was fresh and was not the star of the meal\n-\tThe Texas Weiner sauce had a good depth of flavor\n-\tThe onions were sweet. Sweet, minced onions always work better on a Texas Weiner.\n-\tThe brown deli mustard was very good and was available at the table\n\nWhat I Did Not Like\n-\tThe hot dog had no snap and was a tad salty\n-\tThe hot dog barely extended the roll on each end\n-\tThe Texas Weiner sauce was a bit watery\n-\tThe onions could have been minced finer\n-\tThe brown deli mustard was not available at the table\n\nMy overall restaurant rating is 8.1/10 and ended up being our #3 Texas Weiner restaurant on the day. My Hot Diggity Dog rating is 7.9/10 Barks. It ended up being our #3 Texas Weiner on the day.“

“I’ve been eating here for almost 10 years. The food is OUT OF THIS WORLD. People use the word butter milk pancakes loosely. Theirs really taste like butter milk. Everything is good. Same chef for years. My only complaint is, They never open on time, they’ve actually been closed for a while with no notice. Shame because me and my girlfriend are from out of town and waited outside for almost 2 hours. If they correct punctuality, I would give it five out of five stars because the food is phenomenal.“

“We loved eating there when we lived in Newark, so we stopped in for a breakfast sandwich. They forgot the cheese on the bacon, egg and cheese, but they were getting ready to close for Jumuah salat, so they were kind of busy. It still tasted good, especially on that whole wheat roll.
The friendly service makes up for the missing cheese mistake.
This establishment has great food and the brothers respect the community they serve. They hire locals, too, and I love to see that! The service is friendly, welcoming, and respectful. I appreciate a business that treats their customers well. After many years, they're still a great spot for halal eats with friendly service! Free Falastin!“

“Great spot in Union for a quick and delicious breakfast. The bagels are always fresh, perfectly toasted, and the sandwiches are packed with flavor. Fast service and friendly staff make it even better. Definitely one of my go-to places in the area!“

“Great employees always friendly. Delicious Bagels and omelets just to name a few.“