Johana's Restaurant — Restaurant in New Milford

If you’re in the center of town in need of a meal, check out Johana’s—especially on a Saturday after your local yoga class.

The atmosphere felt warm in the classic diner sense, but the decor and lack of internal upgrades left a lot to be desired. Still, the service was good and the food came out almost immediately.

For my breakfast, I “built my own” omelette with mushrooms, cheddar cheese and peppers. The omelette came with home fries and I subbed my toast for a side of bacon instead.

I can only describe my omelette as a “fat boy” (LOL!)—it was perfectly stuffed and a great sized portion for the price.

To me, the home fries left a little to be desired. The seemed to be sprinkled with paprika, but overall lacked flavor. Both the home fries and the potatoes were a bit greasy, but to be honest, I’m just being particular here. I really did have a great, solid breakfast.

As a final note, while I appreciate the efficacy of using an app or QR code to pay, the technology didn’t seem to match the heart of the restaurant. Scanning the receipt was a bit of a nuisance and seemed to take longer than having a server take payment.

Regardless of its “flaws,” I can see Joanna’s being one my go-to places in town for a nice hot breakfast....

Last day before work gets crazy for me. Decided to stay local and go to Johana’s. They have expanded the inside to fit more people. They have the outside patio that would be nice when the weather warms up. Plenty of free parking, located on the New Milford Green. Even on a Sunday there was no wait. It was crowded but there was still seating. The staff was all polite and attentive. Great menu choices at a good price. I got the Torta de Huevo. Everything I love in an omelette, including a little spicy sausage. Deliciously seasoned home fries. I sampled a little of my fiancé’s blueberry pancakes. I’m not a huge fan of blueberries, but these pancakes were made from scratch with fresh ingredients. A definite winner. Another bonus is how you pay. There is a QR code right on the receipt. No need to wait for the waitress to come back. You pay right at the table, leave a generous tip, and walk out. Definitely give Joanna’s a try if you have...

It was the tiniest, vintage place, faded decor with fantastic food. They expanded into the storefront next door and worked some magic, as it still has the slightly frumpy old charm, but is spiffed up a bit with art gallery walls.

But a diner experience only goes so far on quaint. This is a true hidden gem for the food. The quality of the ingredients is very high, and the cook of them is perfection. As a home cook, it’s clear true care is taken. It’s also been that rare treat where other diners turn to talk to each other, reminiscing about the area.

The menu has all the basics you’d expect, with some modern updates. I’ve visited after going to New Milford Hospital nearby, and the all day breakfast dishes are the best comfort food. Prices are fair. Order too much and take some home. This is the place to get the fries or onion rings, perfectly made from scratch, with your healthy salad. Or anything you want—it’s all good. What an...