Please note that we are taking all necessary precautions and continuing to follow strict cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as outlined by the Ridgewood and New Jersey Health Departments. Thank you so much for your support. We are excited to be cooking for you again! White Maple Cafe is an American restaurant serving contemporary bistro cuisine with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients sourced as locally and sustainably as possible.
Created by Ryan Brining, who attended the Institute of Culinary Education and worked at Daniel in New York, White Maple Cafe provides quality eats and exceptional service in a casual and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. White Maple Cafe is a BYO restaurant that also serves wine by the bottle from Ventimiglia Vineyard (Wantage, NJ).
Created by Ryan Brining, who attended the Institute of Culinary Education and worked at Daniel in New York, White Maple Cafe provides quality eats and exceptional service in a casual and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. White Maple Cafe is a BYO restaurant that also serves wine by the bottle from Ventimiglia Vineyard (Wantage, NJ).
Services
Please arrive as close to your reservation time as possible. Given our limited capacity, we cannot guarantee seating more than 15 minutes after the reservation time. Please don't hesitate to call the restaurant if you're running late or have to cancel last minute. Our outdoor tables are not reservable and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our restaurant can accommodate parties of up to 50 guests in our main dining room for full restaurant buyouts. Be it a casual birthday lunch, a bridal shower, or a rehearsal dinner, there is no event for which White Maple Cafe is not suited. We will completely customize your event to your liking and work closely with you to create a menu specifically designed for the occasion.
White Maple Cafe is deeply committed to environmental and social change, and seeks to make an impact in the world through its unwavering dedication to sustainability. We follow the guidelines and values of international organizations to serve food that we are proud to bring to our community. We seek to inspire change in the way people eat, the way restaurants do business, and the way we treat our environment.
Reviews (10)
Jonny Fitzjarrell
Nov 29, 2021
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Music and ambiance was great and the food was great. The short rib sandwich was incredibly tasty and the chicken salad was perfectly seasoned and salted. We also got the deviled eggs of the day, 6 egg halves and they were delicious. They have a kids menu, and they seem family friendly. Their cappuccino was also a hit with our group. We will be back
Christina Goldstein
Nov 15, 2021
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This place is a gem! Everything had so much flavor and the veggies were all cooked perfectly. I ordered short rib that melted in your mouth, my paleo husband ordered chili and Brussels sprouts, and they also had a simple cheeseburger kids meal so everyone was happy! The waiter was friendly and attentive and atmosphere was a place of community! Can’t wait to try it again!
Tiziana Rizzi
Nov 12, 2021
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Simon Im
Oct 26, 2021
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Patricia Flinsch-Rodriguez
Aug 26, 2021
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Let me start this off by saying that I understand the plight of servers— they’re dependent on tips and at the will of their customers and the abilities of the kitchen. That being said however, my compassion has its limits, and yes, this place pushed them.
For one, it took five minutes for our waiter to even greet us despite being seated. Then it took another 10-15 minutes to get our drinks (one small matcha latte and a watermelon mocktail). In the interim, we were given seasoned popcorn as a starter, which we ate only out of pure, unrefined hunger. It took another 45 minutes for us to receive
For one, it took five minutes for our waiter to even greet us despite being seated. Then it took another 10-15 minutes to get our drinks (one small matcha latte and a watermelon mocktail). In the interim, we were given seasoned popcorn as a starter, which we ate only out of pure, unrefined hunger. It took another 45 minutes for us to receive
Michael Witmer
Jul 24, 2021
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My Family and I come here often for breakfast, and we all love it. They always have quick and prompt service, and they never have a wait for a table. They offer popcorn when you sit down and we all just eat it up, it is so good. We try to come as much as we can and always look forward to going there on a weekend morning. My favorite item to get is there "Braised Short Rib Benny" as well as their home made granola. I highly recommend you come here if you are spending a morning in ridgewood!!
Ralph Scrofani
Jul 11, 2021
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My two daughters and I stopped in on Saturday for breakfast. We were seated after a brief wait. The coffee was very good. I ordered a Mexican Omelet which was tasty as were the home fries. My daughters enjoyed their Short Rib Benny and a Veggie Omelet. I would have given 5 stars had I been offered toast of some kind as well as a slightly larger portion of home fries. I left there somewhat hungry which was disappointing but the quality and freshness of the food was top notch. I would consider going back. I'll have to ask for toast next time!
Nehal Ahmed
Aug 03, 2020
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A nice brunch place, with pretty decent food. Very impressed with their welcome, as they offer complementary popcorn and distilled/sparkling water, very unique other eateries.
We tried the beef burger, short rib Banny, and Vermont Benny (proclaimed to be their most popular item). The burger tasted fine, adding an egg made it lil interesting. They do make really good sweet potato fries.
The short rib and Vermont Benny were nicely prepared as well.
They have only five tables inside spaced out for Covid, but usually not a long wait time.
We tried the beef burger, short rib Banny, and Vermont Benny (proclaimed to be their most popular item). The burger tasted fine, adding an egg made it lil interesting. They do make really good sweet potato fries.
The short rib and Vermont Benny were nicely prepared as well.
They have only five tables inside spaced out for Covid, but usually not a long wait time.
Tifane Rees
Oct 22, 2019
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A friend recommended to come here for brunch and I was excited to try it. We were seated right away. The decor is casual/rustic, although not cozy, with exposed brick wall and wood ceiling beams, but I noticed the host stand looked very decrepit. I browsed the menu online before arriving and decided to get the chicken salad sandwich, my friend ordered the French toast. While we waited for our food we sipped on our Riesling and nibbled on the sweet popcorn that was brought to the table. The French toast was yummy, but I was disappointed with my chicken salad sandwich. It was on the dry side with
Christine M.
Aug 21, 2017
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Came for Sunday brunch, left thoroughly impressed. The decor is very simple yet cool, featuring a small plant wall and modern yet rustic touches. My waitress gave me excellent suggestions and I ended up with the avocado toast, and a side of their vegetable hash browns. The quality and freshness of the food was evident. My friend fell in love with the Dutch pancakes. We will be back!
