Brunch all day at PJ's Pancake House (Princeton)

PJ'S SPECIAL OMELETTE, BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES W/ STRAWBERRIES ($12)

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE ($5)

SIDE ORDER OF BACON ($5)

One of my favorite brunch and breakfast places in New Jersey. Far better than most diner foods, because there is a variety of pancake (buckwheat, fruit, chocolate chip).I typically get some sort of egg-bacon dish. I love their omelettes because they have many add-ins and you can substitute with egg whites / egg beaters.
The omelette dishes come with either hashed browns and bread, or 3 abundant slices of buttermilk pancakes (which you can substitute and add on to for different options).
Their coffee, orange juice, milkshakes, and smoothies are so fresh! I can never resist ordering at least one.
In addition to breakfast foods, they have the typical sandwiches and salads that are served (but as of today, I have yet to try those).
As a huge fan of bacon, I want to note  that their bacon is always crispy and satisfying :)
Fun fact: in January 2013, Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake filmed a scene here!

Price range: $5-$15

PJ's Pancake House's Homepage

154 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540 (Central NJ)

Pasta and Dessert at Metro North (Princeton)

CHICKEN SALTIMBUCCA W/ PROSCIUTTO AND SPINACH AND WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ($13); MOLTEN LAVA CHOCOLATE CAKE ($10)

Metro North offers a great selection of American and Italian dishes. Their steak, chicken, pasta, and seafood entrées are always flavorful and never disappointing! I absolutely love the atmosphere, it's so comfortable, warm, and not-crowded. It even has a great fireplace.

The main dishes are never sparing in major ingredients. Notice in my chicken pasta dish above, there is an abundance of garlic. Never lacking in herbs and ingredients.
Their appetizers are very diverse and, of course, tasty. Great for a large group of people.
The dessert menu has a standard price, but the chocolate lava cake is served hot (prepared fresh after ordering) and the ice cream and fruit / cream pairs well with the sweet, warm chocolate.

Price: $7-$15
Metro North's Homepage
378 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA (Central NJ)

Taiwanese Buffet at Asia Buffet

BEEF NOODLE SOUP,  PORK RICE, DUMPLINGS, DOUGH STICKS

One of the few Taiwanese buffets out there! It's only $7 for lunch, and $13 for dinner and weekends (prices may vary, I'm not too positive!). They have traditional Taiwanese dishes (beef noodle soup, pork rice dishes), Dimsum, Chinese dishes (lo mein, fried rice, dumplings, general tso's), Japanese Sushi, dessert, soft serve ice cream, and shaved ice!

Note: try the Peking Duck (it has a soft, thick chinese bread as a wrap, instead of the usual thin wrap), and beef noodle soup! Also, there is a little traditional Taiwanese red bean pastry that is delicious! Flaky yet crunchy on the outside, and sweet on the inside.

PRICE: $7 (Weekday Lunch)/$10 (Weekday Dinner); $11 (Weekend Lunch)/$13 (Weekend Dinner)

368 Hwy 33, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619 (Central NJ)

Prosciutto Pizza at Lugo Cucina e Vito

This is not your typical east coast pizza: it is about 10"-12" in diameter, and has fresh prosciutto, shaved parmesan cheese, and arugula. The dough wasn't dry nor old, it had a good amount of softness/chewiness to it! Regularly, this pizza costs $20, but for happy hour, pizza is only $10 (plus beer and wine specials)!
I haven't had a chance to try their other entrées, but I hear their pasta (less than $30 dishes) are great.

(There is a similar Italian restaurant in Princeton, Central NJ, called Teresa Caffe that has a prosciutto pizza and Italian food. However, their menu does not have as many options as Lugo's)

Lugo Cucina e Vino's Homepage
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401