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The Edison Automat

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Sandwich shop Halal restaurant Gluten free restaurant Organic restaurant

One of the Top rated Breakfast restaurants in Edison


Address

1963 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ 08820, United States

Website

www.theedisonautomat.com

Contact

+1 732-548-7676

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (612 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) service (13) great (10) breakfast (9) nice (8) lunch (7) cheese (7) chicken (6) fresh (6) love (6)
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  • 2/5 Ted K. 7 months ago on Google
    Didn’t realize automatic sold. Miss Matt. Something is off, chips were stale, bruschetta chicken bread wasn’t as fresh and bruschetta changed. Hot ham was ok. Ordered Mac salad with it and got chips. Will give it a few weeks and try one more time. Staff was good besides getting order messed up. Little disappointed this was my favorite lunch spot, we pulled in and almost no cars at lunch we thought they weee closed.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vanessa L. 6 months ago on Google
    The restaurant used to be amazing but it seems to have changed ownership. The food and atmosphere are still good but the service was abysmal. The server was trying her best but she was the only one for the whole place and was having trouble communicating with customers. After our food came and we ate we waited for more than a half an hour for her to come back over and give us the check and a to go container. They need more help.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jessica F. 5 months ago on Google
    I think they must have changed ownership. We used to be loyal customers and were happy with the food and service but after the most recent visit, we will no longer be returning. Our waiter was inattentive at best. After not checking on us or noticing I didn't even get the meal I ordered, we asked where my food was. This was about an hour into the meal. The manager questioned if I actually ordered food. They did not apologize and didn't seem to care that we were frustrated by the poor service. I'd recommend taking your business elsewhere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is great!!! The atmosphere is pleasing. The servers are attentive. The food came hot and well portioned. My wife has Celiac Disease therefore she needs to avoid Gluten. Once we learned the owners wife also had a gluten intolerance and they can take special care to make some of the dishes on special board and cutlery we felt OK to take the chance. What a surprise to eat at this place. The cook absolutely knows how to make the food very tasty. we most definitely will be going back. You should go too. We ate the Italian Stallion Sandwich, Loaded Potatoes Omelet, The Mediterranean Omelet, and the Autumn Cloud Cakes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L R. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of seating and tables. Sufficient parking lot. Double check to see if they are open. Once I went here around 2-3pm, but they were actually closed even though their google hours said they were open. Friendly service. My aunt's biscuit was slightly burnt and they offered to exchange it for a different one without even asking. Capuccino was good. They have a light lunch menu and a few dessert options / pastries. Clean bathroom and dining area. Plenty of seating. Will go back again. Update 12/18/22: Returned back and thought to update my review. The place is still great. Fast, friendly service. Nice ambiance. The checks are brought directly to you and scanned right in front of you so your credit card never leaves your sight - fast, efficient, and safe. I got the belly buster and tried the quinoa veggie platter. Both are filling and well presented. Coffee is good too. Glad to see this place has maintained their quality and standards. Will continue to be a regular. Love the Christmas decor and tiny little Edison history throwbacks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khushi P. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was really nice and the food options were amazing. Their pancakes are really good as well as their coffee options. Perfect for brunch and breakfast options as well as catching up with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love our experienced today. Tried to look for something far from our home a 18 minute away from home for our brunch. Found this coffee shop. Coffee is unique & tasty ordered pumpkin king. I also love the autumn cloud cakes (pancake), loaded potato home fries. Best recommended. Will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael E. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice neighborhood restaurant. We had a Portobello bomb that came with peppers cheese and your choice of chicken or beef. We had it with chicken and it was delicious. We also tried the Portobello bacon 🥓 cheeseburger 🍔. Sirloin burger with mushrooms, cheddar cheese and onions on a brioche roll and we loved it. Also tried their regular and sweet potato fries and both were great. Will be a repeat customer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajindra M. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place we found to have breakfast. Food tasted great and the prices were very reasonable. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice chill spot to eat. My only complaint was the sign on the table stating "limit your time to 90 minutes to serve other patrons". Other than this everything was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert H. 1 year ago on Google
    FRESH AND DELICIOUS! The host was AWESOME. He even served our food. A nice cozy place to enjoy some quality food. The prices are very reasonable for the food quality and portion. I had GREEN APPLES & HAM: Black forest ham, Muenster cheese, thinly sliced green apples, arugula, dijon mustard, & fig jam, on a ciabatta hero. A well balanced sandwich, full of flavor. YOU NEED TO GO AT LEAST ONCE!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Parth k. 10 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Edison Automat and trying their delicious breakfast menu. I started off with the loaded potato omelette, which was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. The omelette itself was perfectly cooked and loaded with plenty of savory potatoes and cheese. I also tried the tofu scramble, which was a wonderful vegan option and was seasoned to perfection. Next up was the avocado toast, which was just as good as it looked! The sourdough bread was toasted to perfection and topped with creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Lastly, I indulged in the buttermilk cloud cake, and it did not disappoint. The texture was light and airy, and the flavor was absolutely divine! Overall, I would highly recommend Edison Automat for an amazing breakfast experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike E. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife suggested that we try The Edison Automat for breakfast. The cafe is opened for breakfast and lunch only. The menu has a good selection of specially created menu aimed for a healthier choice. You find chicken sausage, quinoa, fresh fruits, etc. We entered at opening at 8 am we few patrons but, saw many coming in for coffee which, I must say was very good since I am a coffee lover. We ordered their pancakes and classic pork roll, egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll. Although, not as crispy as I prefer it was very good. The pancakes seemed small they are very filling. My wife couldn't finish them. Coffee sizes come in small, medium and large and they offer free refills. They have adequate staff with three waitresses, two counter personnel and kitchen staff. They have indoor seating with outside seating as well. Plenty, plenty of parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really really love the service here :) Tasty & healthy food. Plenty of parking space available. I just love the special coffees, perfect for the fall season!

  • 5/5 Sharon T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere. We started with the pasta soup that was the best I ever tasted. Perfectly seasoned and beautiful to the eye. We also had the chicken sandwich that was very good and the Hummus wrap which was absolutely delicious. Our server was great! Friendly and sweet. He made sure we were happy and everything we need. Can’t wait to go there again

  • 5/5 Maria M. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool breakfast and lunch place. Running by under 30's? Excellent customer service. Healthy variety of dishes and good chocolate. Refreshing to see some salad on the plate next to my omelette. Recommended!

  • 4/5 GiGibee 2 years ago on Google
    Cute little place, would try it again. Went in the winter and and the outdoor seeating area looks nice. Small and not much indoor seating. Quinoa bowl was very good and Mediterranean omelet too. Seems like it's fresh food. Offered gluten-free toast and non dairy milk. A few reasons why it's not 5 stars; -it would be nice if they had more gluten-free dairy free options. -our waiter wasn't very attentive. He was on his phone more than taking care of us. Informed him when ordering that we had a gluten and dairy allergy and asked for vegan cheese and got buttered bread with the meal. Mistakes happen but we finished with the meal before fresh bread came. -not a fan when a business uses disposable cups for eat in service. Not environmentally friendly.

  • 5/5 Kossi M. 2 years ago on Google
    Quinoa bowl. The photos looks great therefore I wanted to try them so bad. I must say I was not disappointed at all. I didn't even get to see the inside of the restaurant. The cute outdoor dining area was too nice and inviting. The staff is extremely great and attentive. I am actually writing this review as I eat my food. Lol. They don't serve alcohol but was told it is a BYOB which is perfect for brunch/lunch. Fast service. Waiter greet you at the door. Would definitely be coming back before the summer ends. Just beware it gets packed quick. But you definitely won't be disappointed. Give them a try folks.

  • 5/5 Akshaya S. 1 year ago on Google
    They're always attentive to orders and never miss. Been going to this place ever since it opened up and they never fail to impress me. Always get their Italian stallion and breakfast burrito. Their home fries are seasoned sooo well.

  • 5/5 Kailee L. 2 years ago on Google
    the food was super good! awesome portion sizes and the food came pretty quickly. the only thing i’d say is that our waiter was super awkward — not mean or anything just awkward. but overall would recommend!

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for a late lunch and found everything to be tasty and fresh. The plain ice tea had a nice citrus spice taste, and the sweet potatoe fries were perfect... crisp with just a hint of salt. Both sandwiches that we ordered were tasty combos of ingredients not found in many places. (Grilled ham brie and figs) (grilled chicken with carmelized onions and cheese) For desert we shared a slice of the lemon coconut cake...yummy and not too sweet. Service was excellant and we never felt rush even if we ended up be one of the last groups at closing time.

  • 5/5 Nestor L. 5 months ago on Google
    Atmosphere is great and staff is friendly. They have very good food at reasonable price. Became our goto place for breakfast.

  • 5/5 Christy T. 2 years ago on Google
    They have perfect atmosphere and nice waiters/waitresses. Definitely love the omelet, the egg is super soft and tender. Recommend “London log” drink.

  • 5/5 Gina G. 2 years ago on Google
    We tried the Automat for the first time today! It was a little chilly but we sat outside. They do have overhead heaters so it wasn’t too chilly. One thing I do have to highlight from our visit is the service!! Especially during COVID the service here was exceptional. Our food and drinks were brought out quickly and our waitress checked on us multiple times. When my pancakes came out I asked for a side of butter and she returned with it before I even cut into them. Along with the service the food was delicious as well. The cloud cakes are a must. So fluffy and delicious!! My mom had an omelette and that was fluffy and moist as well. We will definitely return!!

  • 5/5 Olivia B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great brunch spot! I had the Tequila Sunrise (sandwich) which was huge and had the fluffiest eggs in it. I also tried their Bees Knees latte which was very interesting. It wasn’t bad, just a bit too milky for my liking. The service was fast and friendly, I would love to come back to try more of their unique menu!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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