Category: American restaurant Ridgewood, New Jersey
Address: 47 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA
Phone: +12013459538
Rating: 4.0
based on 120 reviews.
Service
Pros:
"Service was fast even for their brunch rush, they seemed professional and experienced on how to handle the brunch rush!"
"Very impressed with their welcome, as they offer complementary popcorn and distilled/sparkling water, very unique other eateries."
"The servers were very friendly and our food came out quick."
"Service by Rob was friendly and efficient."
"The service was friendly, patient as we were slow deciding but fast in delivery."
"Our waiter was attentive and followed through with requests for additional silverware."
"Servers were very friendly and attentive."
Cons:
"It took forever for the waiters to even take our order."
"It took five minutes for our waiter to even greet us despite being seated."
"Server didn’t check on us at all and had to keep asking for refills on water."
"Sat for 20 minutes today with no one filling our waters."
"Our waiter who was pleasant enough when we sat down, never returned to our table to ask if we needed anything else to drink, etc."
"I should have taken other reviews into consideration when they said the service is slow."
"The service was disappointingly unwelcoming, creating a negative atmosphere that overshadowed any positive aspects of the visit."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Loving the food and menu every time I go to White Maple!"
"All dishes I've tried...very pleased."
"The food blew our minds."
"Ordered potato soup and chicken salad sandwich (both very tasty)."
"The house-made spicy sausage on the Vermont Benny was very flavorful."
"Food is excellent, cooked with fresh ingredients."
"The food was seasoned and executed well."
Cons:
"The egg whites were raw in some areas and I had to push it aside and not eat it."
"Chicken salad sandwich was horrible. Please don’t order it."
"Food was mediocre at best."
"The food had absolutely no flavor."
"Food when we finally received it was bland, overcooked and dry."
"The Salmon Benny was kind of bland."
"The pancakes were tasteless."
Ambiance
Pros:
"From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere."
"Server could not be nicer. Atmosphere was quaint."
"The cafe itself is beautiful and the bathroom was clean."
"Ambiance is nice."
"The vibes are very cozy/glam and the overall experience was very nice."
"Nice ambiance inside."
"The atmosphere is inviting and beautifully yet simply decorated."
Cons:
"There were flies everywhere, clearly an infestation."
"There were gnats just papering the wall we were next to."
"The awkward atmosphere made us not really want to come back anyway."
"No words.... Guys please look into your kitchen and water bottle you serve."
"The ambiance was immediately ruined by the booming music that seemed to be blasting from the kitchen."
"I’ve heard yelling coming from the kitchen and servers coming out upset."
"Many items are listed as gluten free and I told my server about my gluten allergy however I was given hash browns that were fried in a shared fryer."
Management and Staff
Pros:
"Attentive service, friendly staff."
"First off, the staff was outstandingly friendly. That enhanced the ambience."
"The waiter was kind, upbeat, and answered my questions about the menu."
"Service a big plus and it was also excellent..our waiter Jerard was knowledgeable all the menu items...no complaints here."
"They have a kids menu, and they seem family friendly."
"Arie was a wonderful and courteous host; He was genuinely the best waiter I’ve ever had and we will be returning; He made us feel welcomed and all the food and drinks were amazing."
"They always have quick and prompt service, and they never have a wait for a table."
Cons:
"Two waitresses were present and struggling to juggle the customers."
"Well the Manager, Rob, was not only rude but completely disrespectful when we arrived."
"Server didn’t check on us at all and had to keep asking for refills on water."
"Since there was only one waiter, the coffee drinks we ordered took over 15 minutes and were incorrect at first."
"Good food with lots of potential, but the server was definitely curt bordering rude, and seemed annoyed by the questions on food allergies."
"Called three times to get a reservation for brunch for a large group. Each time I was told that the manager would contact me. No manager reached out."
"I wish I was able to give them 0 stars service was horrible water cups smelled and coffee grind at the bottom of the cups."