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A modern cafe set inside a historic shop built back in 1825. Classic American cuisine: from trendy avocado toast and almond milk cappuccinos to traditional turkey dinners and milkshakes. Breakfast is served all day, who said you can’t have a waffle for dinner? Outdoor dining is available – come see out mascot – the albino squirrel who lives in the yard.
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Address: 4 Church St, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Phone: (973) 764-7511
Website: https://www.thecrystalcafenj.com/
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Reviews
M. Santana
Food was..So mid. Like idk what happened but I’ve been to “interesting” spots but from the water, to the food, my appetite was like, gone after trying anything..
My shrimp salad was not what I expected. Barely any dressing(it’s not tossed in dressing, which is a miss…) just was thinly drizzled on top of the overly dough coated shrimp, and also the shrimps were so disappointing, the eggs and even avocado was… idk that whole plate was like, unpleasant. The jalapeño poppers were also completely over doughed up then the chilli was room temperature and the Brie cheese fig pear sandwich was underwhelming.
I had like, such high ups but hey maybe the stuff we had order was just…blah. Maybe other dishes are better- but I did ask for recommendations and THOSE dishes were said to be some favorites, So.. go figure
I attached a pic of the shrimp from the shrimp salad I ordered, and when I tell you it was crazy doughed up lol the shrimpies were so tiny, it was ALL just dough at one point. Bad sign tbh… I love shrimp but this way of cooking it was not it. Maybe a new chef would be best ??? Just saying …
Service was nice tho and accommodating. Loved that at least.
… moreMy shrimp salad was not what I expected. Barely any dressing(it’s not tossed in dressing, which is a miss…) just was thinly drizzled on top of the overly dough coated shrimp, and also the shrimps were so disappointing, the eggs and even avocado was… idk that whole plate was like, unpleasant. The jalapeño poppers were also completely over doughed up then the chilli was room temperature and the Brie cheese fig pear sandwich was underwhelming.
I had like, such high ups but hey maybe the stuff we had order was just…blah. Maybe other dishes are better- but I did ask for recommendations and THOSE dishes were said to be some favorites, So.. go figure
I attached a pic of the shrimp from the shrimp salad I ordered, and when I tell you it was crazy doughed up lol the shrimpies were so tiny, it was ALL just dough at one point. Bad sign tbh… I love shrimp but this way of cooking it was not it. Maybe a new chef would be best ??? Just saying …
Service was nice tho and accommodating. Loved that at least.
Hillary DeVincenzo
i never post negative reviews, especially not for local businesses, but the food i got today was absolutely vile (and our first visit here was also not good). my husband and i ordered a very basic omelette platter and grilled cheese at an off time of day (2pm). we placed the order online and it was a twenty minute wait for pickup, which was fine. we went to get it 20 minutes later and it wasn’t done, which is also fine – we worked in the service industry for years so we are very understanding in that regard. it wasn’t done for another 20 minutes after that, which was definitely annoying but it wouldn’t have mattered if the food was good.
the grilled cheese was fine, but my omelette was not only not what i ordered, but it was so undercooked that there was just an unmelted piece of american cheese in the middle. the home fries were undercooked, unseasoned, and oily but most concerning is that they were also ORANGE. why would home fries look like this??? i have fairly low standards when it comes to food but everything was truthfully inedible and nauseating. i was willing to pass the first time off as a fluke and took a chance on the positive reviews, but that was obviously a mistake. hamburg hot bagels, granny’s pancake house, and the daily bean are all better options for similar food. i hope this place can figure it out, vernon could really use some decent places to eat.
… morethe grilled cheese was fine, but my omelette was not only not what i ordered, but it was so undercooked that there was just an unmelted piece of american cheese in the middle. the home fries were undercooked, unseasoned, and oily but most concerning is that they were also ORANGE. why would home fries look like this??? i have fairly low standards when it comes to food but everything was truthfully inedible and nauseating. i was willing to pass the first time off as a fluke and took a chance on the positive reviews, but that was obviously a mistake. hamburg hot bagels, granny’s pancake house, and the daily bean are all better options for similar food. i hope this place can figure it out, vernon could really use some decent places to eat.
Diana Torres
Extraordinary experience! Went to the Pumpkin Festival with my daughter, decided to have brunch before the Festival, definitely going back! Service outstanding! the food delicious and fresh, home made taste, best coffee and fresh juice!
Children’s with disabilities friendly, and more importantly KINDNESS is served at this amazing Cafe!
… moreChildren’s with disabilities friendly, and more importantly KINDNESS is served at this amazing Cafe!
Kat E. Kish
Came here on a rainy day while we were visiting from out of town and sat at the counter. We got cappuccinos and flavored lattes. We played UNO and ordered curly fries, crystal style avocado toast and brioche French toast. The service was fantastic, very friendly and personable.
… moreEE Grimshaw
It’s not easy to find decent food in Vernon, and while this wasn’t terrible, the search continues. The Millennial Chum and I stopped by here for lunch this past Saturday after building up an appetite ziplining at nearby Mountain Creek. The menu was large with almost a diner-like quality (not a bad thing), and I was in the mood for some avocado toast specifically.
It was a very nice day and I would have been perfectly fine with the outdoor seating situation off to the side of the building, but the Millennial Chum was very taken by the interior and declared we had to seat in there. It was fine – it looked like it had been recently renovated/done, but also had a dash of quaint country store to it. Not to an extreme level like a Cracker Barrel, but it’s a pleasant vibe.
I was kind of impressed that they had literally the most basic avocado toast option possible – literally just avocado on toast. In this day and age, I usually have to navigate around some weird crap (my limit is maybe some feta or pepper flakes, but once you start putting basically an entirely different meal on it, I’m out), so it was refreshing from that perspective. That said, this really should be an avocado mash – per the attached picture, they just chopped up pieces of browning avocado with no seasoning whatsoever, which I could easily make at home. It’s extremely rare for me to add seasoning, but as soon as I saw this, I doused it with pepper. A rare instance of this being a little TOO basic. But they have the right idea.
Honestly, I didn’t like the strawberry pancakes. I thought they tasted artificial and not good at all. I had a few bites that were heavily centered on the strawberries, but the strawberries weren’t ripe yet so they weren’t juicy/flavorful. For what it’s worth though, the Millennial Chum DID like them and hosed most of them down on my behalf, so maybe it’s just a personal preference issue.
Like a diner, the portions here are gigantic – huge points for that. Even though I was pretty tepid overall on the avocado toast, it’s a portion that was arguably twice as large if not more than the serving you’d get at a bougie cafe in Jersey City or something. And in line with that, the price point is pretty amazing as well. We got a ton of food here and split a bill that I think ended up hovering around $30; really not bad. The service was okay. Our waitress was nice and we ordered/received our food promptly, but it did take a bit of time to locate her again to obtain the check. Not a huge deal though.
This was okay. And given where you are, that’s probably good enough.
… moreIt was a very nice day and I would have been perfectly fine with the outdoor seating situation off to the side of the building, but the Millennial Chum was very taken by the interior and declared we had to seat in there. It was fine – it looked like it had been recently renovated/done, but also had a dash of quaint country store to it. Not to an extreme level like a Cracker Barrel, but it’s a pleasant vibe.
I was kind of impressed that they had literally the most basic avocado toast option possible – literally just avocado on toast. In this day and age, I usually have to navigate around some weird crap (my limit is maybe some feta or pepper flakes, but once you start putting basically an entirely different meal on it, I’m out), so it was refreshing from that perspective. That said, this really should be an avocado mash – per the attached picture, they just chopped up pieces of browning avocado with no seasoning whatsoever, which I could easily make at home. It’s extremely rare for me to add seasoning, but as soon as I saw this, I doused it with pepper. A rare instance of this being a little TOO basic. But they have the right idea.
Honestly, I didn’t like the strawberry pancakes. I thought they tasted artificial and not good at all. I had a few bites that were heavily centered on the strawberries, but the strawberries weren’t ripe yet so they weren’t juicy/flavorful. For what it’s worth though, the Millennial Chum DID like them and hosed most of them down on my behalf, so maybe it’s just a personal preference issue.
Like a diner, the portions here are gigantic – huge points for that. Even though I was pretty tepid overall on the avocado toast, it’s a portion that was arguably twice as large if not more than the serving you’d get at a bougie cafe in Jersey City or something. And in line with that, the price point is pretty amazing as well. We got a ton of food here and split a bill that I think ended up hovering around $30; really not bad. The service was okay. Our waitress was nice and we ordered/received our food promptly, but it did take a bit of time to locate her again to obtain the check. Not a huge deal though.
This was okay. And given where you are, that’s probably good enough.
Orlando Mansur, Jr.
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Crystal Cafe in Vernon Township is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every detail of your dining experience is perfect.
The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I was particularly impressed with their breakfast options—everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The coffee was just the right blend of rich and smooth, a perfect start to the day.
What really sets Crystal Cafe apart is the ambiance. It’s cozy, charming, and has a local feel that makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you’re looking for a great breakfast spot or a place to enjoy a leisurely lunch, Crystal Cafe is the place to be.
Highly recommend it to anyone in the area. You won’t be disappointed!
… moreCrystal Cafe in Vernon Township is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every detail of your dining experience is perfect.
The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I was particularly impressed with their breakfast options—everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The coffee was just the right blend of rich and smooth, a perfect start to the day.
What really sets Crystal Cafe apart is the ambiance. It’s cozy, charming, and has a local feel that makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you’re looking for a great breakfast spot or a place to enjoy a leisurely lunch, Crystal Cafe is the place to be.
Highly recommend it to anyone in the area. You won’t be disappointed!
Ms Alhadi
To all my gluten-free and Celiac friends, today I enjoyed my gluten-free breakfast at this amazing place with a great atmosphere. Everyone seems to be acknowledged about gluten-free and celiac, so if you are in the area, please go visit them and enjoy a delicious breakfast as you can see from the photo, I finished everything and it was delicious. Even my toast was so buttery and delish. If you are in the area, stop by and enjoy your breakfast 🙂
… moreRebecca Satcher
Food was delicious and a great value for the price! We got the cinnabon pancakes with a side of Taylor ham, and the Omega wrap. Both were delicious! Thank you!
Update: we went back the day after this original review for brunch because our first experience was JUST THAT GOOD. I can confirm it was just as delicious the second time around – we got the Lumberjack special and Biscuits and Gravy with Crispy Fried Chicken. Service was even better the second time around!
… moreUpdate: we went back the day after this original review for brunch because our first experience was JUST THAT GOOD. I can confirm it was just as delicious the second time around – we got the Lumberjack special and Biscuits and Gravy with Crispy Fried Chicken. Service was even better the second time around!
Farzana Moshi
The food tasted so off at this place, they didn’t have some of the food that my table ordered, but we found that out at least 10 minutes after we put the order in. We asked for lattes but their machine was broken. We got flavored iced coffees instead, which were ordered all the same, but came out looking different and tasting like watered down coffee with sugar. I didn’t want my coffee and tried sending it back (ordered hot coffee instead), but we were charged for it anyways. I felt bad for the waitress because I could tell she was trying her best, and it wasn’t her fault at all. Myself and my party felt deceived because the reviews say the food and drinks are good and that wasn’t our experience at all.
… moreyingxin ye
We sit outdoor and there are too many flies. The bells keep ringing in a song and it became very noisy.
The food actually is pretty good though with big portion. Lots of choice in the menu. But the flies are too annoying, which affects the overall rate of this experience.
… moreThe food actually is pretty good though with big portion. Lots of choice in the menu. But the flies are too annoying, which affects the overall rate of this experience.