The Blue Plate Special Restaurant

This place is a labor of love, fun and cozy decorating, owners are on the spot taking care of you, food and coffee was great!  Both times I ate here, it was for breakfast. Such a sweet neighborhood hide-a-away.  Dying to take hubby and try it for dinner.  Oh and by the way, I did use the bathroom while I was there and it was fine and perfectly clean -- not sure what was going on with that "dire" bathroom reviewer!  I would give this restaurant five stars, except I never give five as a point of principle.

There are certain items at certain restaurants that deserve planning an entire meal around, at Blue Plate, that would be their biscuits. Always warm, flaky, and outrageously good, I frequently decide meals  specifically around whether or not I can incorporate a biscuit into my culinary experience ( hence why despite hearing great things, I've never actually tried their pancakes).

Other great items include the down-the-shore eggs Benedict, their avocado and goat cheese breakfast wrap, and vegetarian chili and corn bread.

Cozy environment, it can be a bit crazy on weekend mornings so I recommend bringing patience, and a sense of humor. It's worth the wait.

For SHU students, $1 takeaway coffee ( roasted locally in Newark) is one of the best student deals in town.

Happy dining!

Great food and quaint atmosphere! Laura and Dan who run the place are really lovely, and they know how to make simple food both interesting and delicious. My favorite is their oatmeal that's made of hearty oats and piled high with fresh fruit. Plus, their coffee is the best I've had in South Orange!