The Skillet, Freehold, NJ: A Restaurant Review
The Skillet: A Hidden Gem for Organic, Upscale-Casual Brunch
The Skillet
300 Mounts Corner Drive
Freehold, NJ
The Skillet: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: High end breakfast/brunch/lunch
Price: Inexpensive - Moderate
Food Quality: Excellent - Serving an eclectic menu of creatively prepared, healthy, sustainable & organic food.
Ambiance/Decor: Modern, clean, with a touch of elegance,
Service: Friendly, welcoming, and attentive.
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a high-end breakfast/brunch/lunch menu with healthy, creatively prepared dishes.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a less costly, traditional diner style menu with a large variety of items
Recommended dishes: When available, for breakfast, The Ultimate skillet with a waffle, a pancake, 2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, & toast: The Healthy Mediterranean Bowl with Scrambled egg whites, spinach, feta, cherry tomatoes, lentils, & chick peas over cilantro lime rice: and for Lunch, The Steak Panini with ribeye topped with provolone, chimichurri & garlic aioli.
Tucked into Mounts Corner’s shopping center, The Skillet blends gourmet sensibilities with laid-back charm, offering a menu of creative, health-forward dishes crafted from sustainable, organic ingredients.
Family-owned by Sal and Nancy Faenza, this breakfast-and-brunch hotspot reflects Sal’s deep roots in quality food curation—honed as a co-founder of Freehold’s renowned Tuscany Italian Market.
Their Culinary focus features locally sourced produce, organic goods, and free-range eggs elevate classics like fluffy omelets and avocado toast.
Don’t miss the artisanal coffees or house-made pastries—indulgent yet thoughtfully prepared.
Rotating specials keep the menu fresh, blending global flavors with wholesome twists.
The Ambiance is upscale, yet casual with chandeliers and mirrored walls add a chic touch, though the lively atmosphere can get boisterous during peak hours.
They are Family-Friendly, Stroller-Free: A dedicated kids’ menu welcomes little ones, but strollers must stay parked outside.
Open seven days/week for breakfast & Lunch.
No Reservations: First-come, first-served seating daily for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
From organic grain bowls to decadent cinnamon rolls, The Skillet proves that mindful eating can be both nourishing and thrilling.
Updated February 2025
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