There is no question that Antique Bar & Bakery is one of my favorite restaurants in Hoboken: their food is simply fantastic, their dirty ribeye being phenomenal and their bread pudding one of the best I ever had among other things that makes this popular restaurant a visit worth a trip to the mile square city. So, when they opened Antique at 112, few steps from their restaurant, we had to try it. The first time was during the Holidays, a perfect time as many people were traveling. The second was recently: the experience was totally different as the place was packed and the cuisine seemed overwhelmed with not just the orders from their hungry diners, but also the deliveries. I admit that it spoiled a bit the experience and I missed a bit the atmosphere of our first visit. Antique on 112 definitely captures the spirit of the original restaurant, looking like an old diner that survived the decades passing.

As you arrive, you pick a menu and a pencil, make your selection and then order at the counter. Once you pay, they give you an order number made with game cards, and you can sit wherever you can. When your food is ready, they will bring your food.

The menu is brunch all day (they extended the hours to dinner with the same items) with few specials. Of course, I had to try their chicken and waffle sandwich that was composed of waffles instead of buns, two fried eggs and a deliciously crispy fried chicken that was perfectly cooked and moist. For sure, this is messy to eat as the maple syrup will make your hands sticky, prompting you to switch to eating with your knife and fork, like a regular chicken and waffle, less the fried eggs (and yes, the runny yolk will add to the messiness). If you prefer a burger, their “Big J Burger” is quite good, but I admit that their ribeye burger is better, or, if I was really craving a burger, I would go to Dipped’n Smashed few blocks away. The Big J Burger was composed of two 2.5 oz. smashed burger patties, their “fancy Sauce”, lettuce, cheddar, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun. Like a Big Mac, the patties are separated by a bottom part of a bun. It was good and tasty, but I missed the char you typically get with smashed burgers and the additional layer of bread was unnecessary. It was served with their homemade potato chips that are a good addition, or, if you prefer, you can order fries, or even better, hash brown that are delightfully crispy.

If you prefer healthier options, you can opt for the Chef's Overnight Oatmeal, composed of almonds, chia seeds, berries and bananas, that is served cold, or the Antique Grain Avocado Toast + Egg Whites that has a fairly descriptive name. I should mention that they have several plant based options as well.

The menu at Antique at 112 is exciting and what we had was good, but they are definitely victim of their success. There are many dishes that I would like to try, but I guess I will have to wait for the next Holidays, so I can avoid the crowd…

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Antique at 112 - 112 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Antique at 112 in Hoboken, NJ

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