Java Day Cafe — Restaurant in Ridgefield Park

Every neighborhood needs a good breakfast spot, and Java Day seems to be the one in Ridgefield Park. My husband and I were going for a walk in the area when the hunger pangs hit. We stepped in here quite randomly but felt affirmed we'd made the right choice when we saw how many passersby were also stopping in for their mid-morning bites.

Inside, this is a tight but cozy space. The counter and bagel/pastry display take up roughly half the space, with a modest number of tables and seats along the other side. We placed our order at the counter and watched from our seats as workers busily got to work at preparing and assembling sandwiches with the well-trained efficiency of a New York City bodega counter. We had no complaints about our sausage, egg, and ketchup order; in fact, I was happily surprised at how piquant and uniquely spicy the sausage was, moreso than a standard sausage patty.

Something I discovered was that the printed menus don't reflect the food and drinks available at this location. I found this out when I tried to order a fresh pressed juice that I saw on the menu, and the person behind the counter explained (with apologies) that these menus were actually for their other Teaneck location.

Most customers seemed to be coming for quick bagel or breakfast sandwich orders, but their menu seems to boast some diner-like brunch items, for which we'll certainly be returning. Java Cafe is along the one busy Main Street that runs through Ridgefield Park. There's paid street parking, but there's more parking along the residential side streets if you're willing to go for a...

I placed the order over the phone, they never gave me the total for my order, they said they would call me back but it never happened. I called to find out the status of my order and the response was that the delivery will be there in a SECOND. He's gone. I waited but my order never arrived. I had to place an order from another place and it arrived first and I called again to cancel the order because it had not arrived yet and we ate from another place that did arrive on time. HORRIBLE SERVICE...

Java Day is mom and pop breakfast restaurant that local residents of Ridgefield Park go to. Their service and attention to detail is remarkable. They have vegan and vegetarian options. I typically go to this restaurant at least two or three times a month for their delicious chicken BLT sandwich.

Would I go again? Yes. Do I recommend it? Yes

Positives: food, service, and staff Cons: They should have outdoor seating behind the restaurant, that would be...