Category: | Restaurant, Cafe, |
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Address: | 202 Angelo Cifelli Dr, Harrison, NJ 07029, USA |
Zip code: | 07029 |
Website: | https://charley.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | Closed |
Tuesday: | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
Thursday: | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
Friday: | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
Saturday: | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Trendy Harrison - who would have thought?
Food - we were there for brunch. Ordered eggs Benedict, sausage and eggs and the caramelized pancakes. I gotta say the pancakes were something to come back for. They were extra fluffy then cubed and it looks like brulee. The other food was good, but nothing special.
Ambiance - trendy retro diner feel.
Cost - a bit pricey, but I guess they had to make up for the cost of the trendy decor. I'd expect bigger pancakes for the price.
Service - it seemed relatively new, so service was on point.
TLDR:
I highly recommend going here. Take your friends, go by yourself, or go here on a date. Either way just go here. You will love it!
4/23/2022
Atmosphere: 5/5 stars - very Vienna, euro centric, pop with a mix of diner feel. They also have a fireplace. Very cozy feel. I would live here if I could.
Management/staff: 5/5 stars - the manager remembers me by name and has a great relationship with the staff and connects with everyone here. He also remembered my favorite drink and when I made a mistake and wanted a different drink he was so accommodating. The staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable.
Food: 10/5 stars - absolutely delicious and a lot of variety. Also food I would think would be heavy like a friend chicken sandwich was surprisingly light and refreshing. Also the pairing of different sides with the main dish is what really completes the meal. Also one of the few places that makes excellent salmon without marinating it.
Next year I'll update my review to keep up with what's going here but this is going to be my new spot.
Charlie is a nice addition to the neighborhood with European/Viennese style dishes. The atmosphere was pleasant and cozy. The drinks were on point, especially the German beer.
The Wait staff were very prompt and friendly
The Pretzel and the Schnitzel were delicious. My wife ordered the burger and was unfortunately a bit dry on the bun as it was over cooked when we asked for medium well instead. We brought this up with the owner who addressed our concerns with free dessert and vowed to make it better.
The price is standard for most newer restaurants in the area - expect between $70-$100 for a dinner of two with tip.
We will be coming back as it's close to our home and we enjoyed the service, drinks, and the owner was friendly.
Charley was definitely a pleasant surprise! I decided check the place out for a casual night out with friends but left with an entire experience. Our server Dominick was so nice and patient, the food was amazing and the vibes were ✨ immaculate ✨. They deliver on the Viena vibes and added a touch of modernity. The menu fits all tastes but I definitely wanna highlight that it also has several yummy options for vegetarians and vegans as well (squash soup was my favorite).
This place stands out in comparison to anything else in the Harrison/Newark area. Would recommend.