The Crystal Cafe — Restaurant in Vernon Township

Read a lot of reviews on this place and had the owner of the Air BnB we stayed at claim that this would be the best breakfast we've ever had. It was not bad, but a far cry from top of the list. The food honestly was fairly standard. It was completely sufficient, but I wouldn't go out of my way to tell anyone they MUST go here.

I called about the wait time and they said 5 minutes or less. We waited 25 minutes to be seated. These things happen, quick influx of customers, no big deal. The coffee is a light blend here, if you like something a bit more full bodied or robust, this isn't it. Still, not complaining...that's just a preference. The service team was nice and were doing what they could with a full room. Things were missed and there wasn't enough attention to some items, but they were busy. We got the wrong benedict first time around, perhaps because someone at the table ordered a spinach omelet they jumbled it up a bit and brought a Florentine benedict. Again...not a big deal.

The food was very run of the mill. That is not a bad thing, but again, I've had many breakfasts in my life that are far better. The kitchen was pretty quick with the orders considered the amount of business they had. Food was pretty adequately priced compared to most diners or breakfast restaurants.

Not sure if we will be back in this town or not, but if we are I'd probably travel into Warwick and check out a few of the options I've seen online there versus coming back here. That does not mean you shouldn't check them out for yourself, I just wasn't overwhelmed and this place was hyped up pretty...

UPDATE: My previous review was for The Mixing Bowl which obviously carried over to the new Crystal Cafe. We went to the cafe last night for dinner & it was not good. It took 40 minutes for our appetizers to come out. We ordered the Crystal sampler, no reason for it to take 40 minutes. Not only that but most of it was WAY over fried. Our waitress kept knocking into/pushing me then bumped a plate into my daughter’s head never saying excuse me or I’m sorry. My husband’s French dip was like Arbys roast beef & there was nothing in between the bread, my son didn’t like his chicken stir-fry because it was all vegetables & rice, only about 4-5 little chunks of chicken. Mine was supposed to be a chicken salad club, came out as a regular sandwich. Also, no automatic drink refills, we had to flag the waitress down to get them. I was a waitress for years, just poor service. The only good I can say is the chicken salad was good & my daughter liked her omelette. When we left the hostess asked how everything was, I told her “just ok” & she didn’t bother asking why or what happened. Not going back.

Ugh, so good!!! We moved to the area over 2 years ago & I was getting frustrated with the lack of good places to eat. Finally found one when we went to The Mixing Bowl!! Just be warned, if you don’t get there early on the weekends, you will wait a while...

First time after the new Owner took over. Nicely done renovation and face lift at this Vernon stable. Love the fact the didnt do much to the traditional outside beside adding a very nice outside sitting area. The inside look is clean, fresh and straight to point.

Food : was ok If you know what you get into. It is NOT a 5 star Restaurant more than a traditional homestyle restaurant with southern flavors and dishes added.

Menu is hugde and you can find something for eveyone.

My little gad a grilled cheese and eat it all. My Wife had a burrito wich was nicely seasoned with a bit kick by the end. The burger for my bigger girl was good too.

I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu … the chicken was good unfortunately dunked in a dark gravy so the nice crust was soaked again… why? Mushrooms where nicely season and my kids loved them. The Mashed Potatoes arent good tasted like a product from powder and the vegetables was a frozen mix (comfirmed by the staff)… but why you in the area with tons of farm during harvest season get something fresh amd potatoes shouldn’t be a problem. I never understand why someone calls himself a chef would use that crap… If you need help reach out and I can teach you some easy sautee or roast procedures for veggies who wont be much more $$$ and effect you’re...