Hatch44 Cafe Reviews Summary

Category: Brunch restaurant

Address: 25 New St, Metuchen, NJ 08840, USA

Phone: +17326627200

Rating: 4.5
based on 339 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food was 11/10."
  • "The coquito French toast, pictured here, is amazing!!!"
  • "From the empanadas, to the French toast, and lox Benedict everything was amazing."
  • "The food was delicious and I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles!"
  • "The Birria Grilled Cheese is a genius idea & each bite is mouth wateringly delicious!"
  • "The food is absolutely awesome! Everything from flavor to presentation."
  • "The food was delicious, prepared and presented with care and it shows in every bite."

Cons:

  • "One of the three pancakes on my wife's plate was completely raw."
  • "I started to feel nauseous from the grease."
  • "The Liam’s Fav pancakes were a bit chocolatey for my liking and the moose turned flat quickly. But it wasn’t bad."
  • "There’s nothing special with Veggie Omlette, it came with side of roasted potatoes which tasted very bland."
  • "The chicken was not juicy and was in fact chewy. The waffles were soggy."
  • "The plantain was dry and hard. I was extremely disappointed."
  • "Their pancakes were just dry.. no flavor and not moist."

Service

Pros:

  • "Our server was Mericis and she was so attentive."
  • "The service was impeccable. Britney, at the counter, was so courteous and friendly."
  • "Our server Mericis was a doll and made sure we had everything we could possibly need."
  • "Mericis was an amazing server. Very attentive."
  • "Our waitress Jasmine was so sweet & hospitable."
  • "Our server, Montez, deserves a standing ovation."
  • "The service provided by the waitress at Hatch Cafe was outstanding."

Cons:

  • "All because the barista was talking it up with another customer."
  • "The hot chocolate we ordered, which we came specifically for after reading an article about it, was a letdown."
  • "The only issue was that the food took so long to come out."
  • "The service was slow, with drinks, appetizers, main dishes, and even a small birthday cake for our son arriving with lengthy delays."
  • "Our waitress was very friendly and all, but the immense wait for the food was very frustrating."
  • "Waiter did not check if I wanted my coffee refilled."
  • "The waiter was also a bit rude and seemed to cut us off mid-conversation to attend to someone else."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The vibes and atmosphere are very boho, chic and beautifully done."
  • "The ambiance and interior design was also quite pleasant and inviting."
  • "The ambiance is great! The food got even better, so delicious!"
  • "Everything about this place is wonderful! The vibes are impeccable."
  • "The atmosphere is super chill."
  • "The aesthetics are great."
  • "The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous."

Cons:

  • "However, there was minimal space to wait, causing congestion near the swing by the bathrooms."
  • "You might be seated in a cramped, undesirable spot."
  • "However, the atmosphere was almost contradictory ...music was very loud, too loud to hold a conversation even, which was frustrating."
  • "The restaurant is also extremely loud, so if that's not your jam, avoid."
  • "Nice environment. But very noisy."
  • "With the way it's designed, it's not very spacious. I felt extremely cramped at the table with my family."
  • "Very difficult to hold a conversation here; between the clustered tables and background, it is very LOUD (85+ decibels)."

Value

Pros:

  • "In addition, the place is BYOB and I recommend buying a cheap bottle before hand to add to the experience."
  • "The portions are large so we happily shared and brought home leftovers."
  • "For the three of us to dine in about one hour it was under $100."
  • "Prices are very reasonable."
  • "Can do rez over 6 ppl if you book in time."
  • "Food is always so good and fresh."
  • "The food was tasty, made with fresh ingredients, and it was a large portion."

Cons:

  • "The inclusion of gratuity and additional charges for credit card payments further diminished the value of our experience."
  • "They charge a 3.5% credit card usage fee."
  • "They now even charge you for condiments."
  • "I'll just say: If you ask for mayonnaise they will warn you that it has an extra cost."
  • "I was charged extra for a side which already came with the meal."
  • "The food itself is expensive for what it is, and not that tasty."
  • "You are playing close to NYC prices, but quality of the food was well deserved."

Menu Variety

Pros:

  • "I love the variety of food that comes with the seasonal menu."
  • "The food and drink menu featured broad options that offered a unique combination of taste and appearance."
  • "The menu is a revelation. It's like a culinary adventure playground, bursting with options that cater to every craving."
  • "They also had vegan and vegetarian options which I really respect."
  • "A beautiful and vibrant space with a super unique and seasonally inspired menu."
  • "They have different seasonal options in addition to their main menu which is refreshing since there's always something new."
  • "THEY DO CHANGE THEIR MENUS Mericis said I think I remember she said every 2 months, I might be wrong, but 2 or 3 months so enjoy the items while they last."

Cons:

  • "The quality is still there but the flavor is failing to pack a punch like before :("
  • "The food is okay - nothing special."
  • "Good service, good atmosphere, terrible food. Everything is super oily and bland!"
  • "Everything tasted rather bland and lacked texture."
  • "Menu items are more vegan friendly and for someone who has issues with cilantro u have to be careful or your meal will be ruined."
  • "The food, while initially appealing, lacked flavor and quality."
  • "One of the menu items was sold out by the time we were seated."

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