La Bouche

"First impression, was delightfully surprised by the cleanliness in such a small, quaint little hole in the wall sort of place. There was a group waiting outside to be seated which was a good sign, because the weather wasn’t great. Who waits outside unless it’s good, right? The menu has lots of options, so whether you want a sweet breakfast or a more savory lunch, there’s something for everyone. Also noticed: the all gender restroom, which I always appreciate. After ordering drinks, we did wait a tad longer than I would have expected. While my first sip of my dirty chai with almond milk was satisfactory, and my boyfriend liked the look of his latte with frothy foam milk, a few sips later I came to the conclusion that my iced chai was severely watered down (assuming they pour warm espresso over ice, which is my ultimate pet peeve. It’s 2024 and planning ahead is doable. How are places still doing this? Make the espresso ahead of time and chill it…) Anyhow, the taste of my avocado toast and my boyfriend’s eggs Benedict was truly good. The poached eggs were cooked just right, bursting with their yolk the moment we sliced them open. But the potatoes (while cooked enough to bite into), weren’t seasoned like a downright delicious, greasy set of home fries — you know, the type you really want with your eggs, with just a little crisp and some cracked sea salt. I did appreciate the hot sauce they had on the table, in fact, it was the first hot sauce I’ve ever taken a liking too, but La Bouche didn’t make it, Cholula did. And speaking of which, La Bouche didn’t make any type of “sauce” to drizzle over the farm field greens that were strewn about over my avocado toast or collected in a sad little corner on the plate of my boyfriend’s egg Benedict. Not even EVOO? Come on, no one likes dry mixed greens straight of the box. This makes the dish look unfinished! We also got the zucchini pancakes which were delicious and probably the best item on the table. But then why don’t they put as much effort into their main dishes? These were more like a shareable side. I think the part of our visit that probably was most significant and led me to deduct a full star was the end, when we were asked if one of our places could be cleared that still contained an entire zucchini pancake on it. “No,” I said. “We’re not done.” As the bus boy reached for the plate. “No,” my boyfriend tried again. “We’re still working on it.” We took one to two more bites before another waitress walked over and simply said “let me clear your plates,” and proceeded to clear them before we could even utter a single word. There was still food on all of our plates at this point, to be clear. La Bouche? More like La Pouche You Out. Regardless, there aren’t many quick and clean, relatively yummy brunch spots in Hoboken as you’d think, so we’ll probably be back. But we probably won’t wait outside in the cold for a table. Sorry, I don’t beat around the Bouche."

"Loved it. Cute brunch place to visit. It’s BYOB for mimosas! Highly recommend the Bacon & Egg omelet and Crossiant french toast. Service was 10/10. We were seated immediately for table of 3. The place is very small, not big group friendly."

"The service was 10/10. We did not have reservations, and they set us at the bar. The food was delicious.  I ordered the omelet of the day with an additional croissant. We enjoyed the live music on Sunday. They were hosting a bday party, and the environment was very festive and friendly"

"Visited this cozy little spot and while the ambiance was absolutely beautiful, I have to say that the food was just alright. Don't get me wrong - it's definitely a great option if you're in the neighborhood and don't feel like cooking. We ordered the waffles topped with fruits and chocolate, as well as their Homemade Quiche. While both dishes were tasty, they didn't necessarily blow us away. That being said, the atmosphere of this place definitely made up for it. It's cozy and charming, making it the perfect spot for a lazy brunch or weekend breakfast. One thing that really stood out to me was the service. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in the door. It's always great to come across a restaurant with such a warm and welcoming vibe. We did notice from reading other people's comments that this spot is known for their omelets, so perhaps that's something to try next time. I'm definitely willing to give it another shot, especially given the great service and charming ambiance. Overall, if you're in the mood for a cozy brunch spot in Hoboken, this place is one of them."

"Lovely spot, great host. The food however, was just alright. It was not bad but jot as good as we expected. We went here for brunch on Sunday Jan 1 and got a table immediately. We tried Brioche French Toast, Croissant French Toast, Croissant Egg & Cheese, and omelette. The croissant was chewy and didn’t seem fresh same with French toast , brioche was a little dry."