The Little Grocery

Decided to give this place a second shot before writing my review. First experience, nice staff and cute place but so skimpy on the meat in my «overstuffed» sandwich. Second time, they messed up the order and somehow confused bread pudding with a pasta dish… there was no one else ordering. How do those two things get mixed up. Got home to find out I received the wrong order and had to go back. I will say their muffins are tasty but overall not a fan of this place.

Came back for a breakfast sandwich — $ 5.50 for a sausage, egg, and cheese which is about $ 1.50 more than what I would normally pay. That said, it was delicious. Balthazar bread really elevates their sandwiches here. I won’t be back for a breakfast sandwich, but if you don’t mind paying more, this is a good bet.

Eh. I had breakfast here for the first time and was underwhelmed. I would not call the French toast to die for… far from it. My Monte Cristo was soggy and I requested taylor ham, which came out undercooked. My friend ordered the egg sandwich with bacon. They did not have fries, home fries or side of potato to offer, the response was just «we don’t have that» and that was it. There are better and more reasonably priced breakfast sandwiches within a 3-​block radius.

We love this place! The staff and the food are equally amazing every time! No other breakfast spot in Hoboken compares!!!

I’m overdue for an update of this place, which now merits 4 stars.
I first visited shortly after they opened, and at that time found the service to be a bit slow. It seems they’ve worked out all the kinks, because now it’s quite prompt.
I’ve been here many times since my first review, and have often ordered the egg sandwich, which really is very good. They offer up lots of choices for meats and cheeses to add, and the Balthazar french roll it comes on is really the perfect vehicle for the sandwich. Soft, with just a hint of crust, a lot of chew and great flavor, it really takes the sandwich to the next level. I’m a sucker for a good egg sandwich, and this is my favorite in Hoboken, maybe anywhere.
At $ 6, the sandwich is fairly priced, especially when you factor in the Balthazar roll, the higher-​end choices for meats & cheeses, and the Washington St. rent.

I hate to say this but I walked in and walked out 10 minutes later with nothing. Only 2 other patrons there. The barista told me to order down the counter so I walked around then realized the others were still waiting to order. 5 minutes later they were asked their order. I stepped up and nada. I waited another 5 minutes but no one even looked up to ask for my order — even when I said excuse me. So I walked out and made my own eggs at home. I’d probably still be waiting to order if I stayed…

Best breakfast sandwich Hoboken is right! The Little Grocery certainly has the goods to back up that claim! My clients gave me a giftcard a couple of months ago to The Little Grocery and I’ve been hooked ever since! So happy to have discovered this place as I am a huge breakfast food fanatic! Officially obsessed!
I always get a sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant. The eggs are so fluffy and tasty. I’ve asked the owners what their secret is and they said it’s just eggs blended with heavy cream yet I can’t replicate it! The sausage is hearty without being too salty and heavy. On occasion I will also get the brioche French toast which is to die for. Also their coffee is the bees knees! I’ve found myself going here instead of Starbucks now.
I have a very physically demanding job and The Little Grocery always comes in clutch with their hearty and filling breakfast sandwiches! I’ve have yet to try their lunch and dinner offerings but I can bet when I do I won’t be disappointed.
The staff is always upbeat, friendly and attentive. I honestly don’t know what the other reviewers are talking about. I go to The Little Grocery multiple times weekly and everyone has been nothing but courteous. Sure it gets busy sometimes but I am always taken care of in a timely fashion.
As for wait times, I’ve never waited for more than 10 minutes for my food. If you want a breakfast sandwich in 90 seconds go to McDonalds. I’d rather wait a little longer and pay a little extra for a sandwich made with real tasty eggs on a soft, buttery croissant!
I love The Little Grocery! I just wish they delivered to my bedside on Sundays! ;-)

Meh. Kitchen is literally two hot plates in the back. Service is super slow and not overly friendly. You do not get the quality that the prices would suggest. Cannot recommend.

Perfect breakfast, and yes, the best eggs in Hoboken (and I make damned good eggs and they are even better than mine). Perfectly brewed coffee and big portion of it, delicious French toast that is homemade and not overly sweet, and very relaxing and cozy ambiance. The music today is Pearl Jam and U2, taking us back to our youth and nostalgic and soothing, a blast from the past. The service is attentive and warm. There is even the latest edition of the NYTimes to read. We frequent the original downtown Little Grocery which we love as well, glad to see the newer uptown one is just as great with the same delicious food and warm service and ambiance! Thank you!

I love this place! I come here almost every weekend for a quick yet delightful breakfast. I’ve gotten lox and cream cheese with capers and tomatoes and I’ve also had egg with brie on a fresh roll. Delicious every time. The owner is super friendly and the environment is so quaint that it’s the perfect start to any day!

I used to love the little grocery downtown and was so excited for the uptown location, however I have been there probably about ten times and can confidently say it is disappointing and quality has declined.
The bread is not as fresh, they are SO skimpy on the meat, like one slice of deli ham, and I am not a fan of the layout in the new location. It’s crowded, complicated and not comfortable (although décor is cute).
The eggs are still delicious and the new staff are nice.
I used to be on board with their claim of being the best egg sandwich but now I’d say it’s a far cry (despite there not being much competition in hoboken).

My boyfriend and I went here for a late brunch and we were surprised at how empty the place was. Granted, it was a Sunday afternoon during the 4^th of July holiday, so maybe that explained the lack of people. Also, we looked up the distance from our apartment to the original Little Grocery location vs. this new location and found a two-​minute difference in walking time, with the new location barely edging out the original as «closer».
I ordered smoked salmon with cream cheese, capers and tomatoes on a toasted egg bagel; my boyfriend ordered the Dino omelette with brie, prosciutto, and onion with a slice of multigrain toast. For drinks, I had raspberry iced tea and he had an iced coffee. My bagel was toasted just right, and the consistency was perfect (not too chewy, and definitely not dry). The ratio of salmon to cream cheese was also balanced perfectly, and the salmon itself was thinly and cleanly sliced. I didn’t get a chance to sample any of the Dino omelette, but my boyfriend clearly liked it.
The one issue I had with The Little Grocery was that it was on the warm side indoors, even though the air conditioner was on and the ceiling fans were running. Thank goodness I had my delicious raspberry tea to keep me cool.

its tiny and fills up fast but the food makes up for it. The people who work here (at least on the weekends) are very friendly. We had the egg sandwich on a jalapeño Bagel, the veggie panini, the broccoli cheddar quiche and the coconut bread pudding along with some coffees, everything was solid. Cant wait to go back and try their croissants. Its a good place if you want to grab some breakfast in an informal setting. Try it !

Well, this isn’t the kind of place you go for your formal, sit down brunch. Grab whatever seat you can find, take your paper menu, and order at the register. Food is good and prepared fresh, but when it comes to it, this isn’t what I am looking for in brunch in Hoboken. Small changes would make a big improvement, like formal waiter service, real menus, and coffee mugs instead of disposable cups.

Worst service ever. The guy who works there was extremely rude and I will never go back.
My friend ordered breakfast from here and called the downtown location not realizing she called the wrong store. We order breakfast for pick up so I go to pick up the order and sure enough it wasn’t there because my friend called the wrong location, completely our fault. I ask to gentlemen who was working at the time, if I can place order through him and in a rude tone he told me he can’t help me and he will not take an order from me. I understand that being we called the the other location he can’t make the same order because the other food goes to waste I totally get it. Instead of turning me away the gentlemen could of called the other location to explain the misunderstanding and ask them to deliver since they do deliver. Instead he tells me in a rude manor he can’t help me. I will not go back to this place solely based of this experience.

Came in on Sunday morning (³⁄₈), believe this was day 2 or so of the soft opening of their new location… on one hand that forgives some of the issues I had but the fact that this is their second location makes some of the disorganization hard to believe.
Upon walking in, the guy behind the counter was sort of just sitting there, however across from him were two finished tables which had not been cleared off. It was like I had to make hard eye contact and look toward the dirty tables to remind him to come over and clear it off before I sat down (and there was another waitress, who wasn’t up to much, so some coordination to take care of such an essential restaurant task???). Where to order wasn’t too clear, seems like they took some orders near the chef location (a whopping 2′ x 2′ piece of real estate, cheers to the chef for making it work but clearly this place is not trying to or could serve high volume with two frying pans as their kitchen). Had to try the self-​proclaimed ‘best egg sandwich in Hoboken’, with egg, Taylor Ham, on toasted multi-​grain (meant bagel but did not specify, my fault). I’d say the egg sandwich was quite good, saying its the best is a stretch. Was dissapointed that ZERO attempt was made to toast the bread as i requested. Would I try it again? Yes, I would order it as takeout for sure. Why? This place is not really conducive to dining in any real sense. If you have to take one of the two seat tables (which is the vast majority here) against the wall not only do you get plenty of ass bumps from people ordering or going to the back (???) to get their drinks, you also have the heater blasting from your feet up to your face — a nice, refreshing rush of hot air in my face is not my version of a relaxing meal — perhaps the front tables that seat more have more promise. Also got the french toast with a veggie omelette as part of a big breakfast deal. The omelette was okay, the french toast was very rich, albeit presented in a very non-​traditional way that honestly looked like a kid threw it together for his mom on Mother’s day.
All in all a lackluster first visit, but the contents of the egg sandwich earns them a chance at redemption. They really need to tighten up their operation in my opinion.

I adore this place! I highly recommend the breakfast sandwiches — I love the simple egg and cheese on a roll. I love bacon, egg, and brie on croissant. The food here is not greasy and it makes you feel good about eating it.
The only downside is that for the quality, you have to pay the price so sandwich and coffee cost ~$ 7 – 8.

Best breakfast and Lunch in Hoboken! Try the omlettes for yourself! You won’t regret it! They make everything from scratch with the best ingredients!

Egg sandwich with ham, avocado and tomato — perfectly done. Good cup of coffee too!
Friendly service and a really charming atmosphere.
Love the downtown location too!

Had the veggie omelet it was amazing. Roomie got the salmon cream cheese omelet. Just the right texture… And the toast was fresh and not too crunchy.