Welcome to Baumgart’s Cafe
Baumgart’s Cafe in Ridgewood, NJ, is a Chinese diner that combines casual charm with high-quality cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring delectable appetizers like wonton soup and BBQ ribs, to flavorful small plates like Baumgart's chicken and pine nuts, there's something for everyone here. The Chinatown-Style big bowl soups are a must-try, especially the Chef's Special Noodle. The reviews speak for themselves, with customers praising the friendly service and delicious dishes. Don't miss out on the sesame noodles and milkshakes for a truly satisfying dining experience at Baumgart's Cafe.
- 158 Franklin Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450158 Franklin Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Hotline: (201) 612-5688
Baumgart’s Cafe is a gem located in Ridgewood, NJ, serving up delicious Chinese cuisine in a casual yet classy atmosphere. This diner offers a plethora of amenities such as reservations, delivery, takeout, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and more. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a group dinner outing, Baumgart’s has got you covered.
The menu boasts an array of appetizers, small plates, and Chinatown-Style big bowl soups that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From Wonton Soup to Baumgart’s Chicken and Pine Nuts, every dish is made with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor. Don't miss out on their Chef's Special Noodle soup or the sizzling duck crepe for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Customer reviews rave about Baumgart’s, praising the attentive service and delectable dishes. Noel W. mentions the best sesame chicken and boneless ribs, while Celia G. hails it as the best Chinese food around. And with patrons like Victor W. calling the sesame noodles a "MUST HAVE," it's clear that Baumgart’s Cafe is a must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic Chinese cuisine in a retro diner setting.

Been coming here for years and it's always solid! Best sesame chicken, we love the boneless ribs, chow fun and so many others. Always service with a smile.

the best Chinese food around! The food is deliciou, the ice cream is amazing. The service is fantasti!

Love this place been going for over 10 years and it never disappoints. Everything is fresh and made to order high-quality great Chinese food in my opinion the best dumplings.

One of my favorite places in the world. Nicole is the greatest of all time, she has practically watched me grow up and the staff is always delivering my favorite dish the same great way. Love you Baumgarts

Love their mei fun, shumai appetizer is truly tasty excellent. Tasty lightly spiced not at all aggressive on a sensitive stomach my loved ones all have. very excellent classic diner choices and classic pan asian fare. they are our favorite we ordered their food so often when we were moving highly recommend their food The ice cream is so amazing my cat is constantly sneaking over and trying to help herself to a bowl while I serve everyones dessert that I had to give her a little dish with a spoonful of lactose free yogurt before I serve dessert after we eat dinner either way Ican say that homemade ice cream is very tempting it never lasts long in my home, if you want an interesting mix of asian, diner food and nice service then I certainly suggest giving Baumgarts a try if you are looking for tasty well prepped food and ice cream.

Baumgarts is a staple for me. I love all of their noodle dishes. I recommend trying a milk shake if it's your first time! The service is always great. They are always so warm and welcoming. The vibe is a retro diner feel. It's super unique and I like anything in this area. Highly recommend.

Their ice cream is the best butter pecan I have had. Their healthy creations with all veggies in garlic sauce is amazingly simple but super tasty. Their staff is very nice, their diner food I have tried is great they are so nice. Service is good, people who take the orders are very nice, friendly Delivery people are fast efficient and good they seem to have a nice ambiance and even though my family has some tummy issues with certain foods they have been extremely nice about adjusting the mei fun dishes which is awesome as not everyone does that.

I love Baumgart's. I'm here all the time! the staff is always great, they're kinda no nonsense and I love that. The big noodle bowls are incredible, by far my favorite comfort meal! I also love the wonton soup I think it's the best in the area. The sizzling duck crepe and Shanghai wontons are the best appetizers on the menu!

Whoa! Completely unexpected! My neighbors invited us to dinner and it certainly was a great choice! The building is so unassuming that you're not sure what to expect, however once inside it's like being transported via Time Machine to a retro 70's diner. The decor I dare say original and in perfect condition. Loved it! Now, the dish that cannot be missed is the sesame noodles. A MUST HAVE! The noodles are hand rolled. It is heaven! Sorry no photo because we ate it so quickly! The General Tso Chicken amazing! And the Crispy Chicken with Honey Walnuts is delicious. Finished with a Scoop of Ice Cream! The service was quick, genuinely courteous and unobtrusive. AND it's BYOB!!! Worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.

Just went to Baumgart's in Ridgewood for the first time; truly, my only issue was how many times I drove past it because I missed it! (White building across the street from Stop & Shop; there's parking in the back). I'm with folks who were baffled by the menu -- and then switched from baffled to delighted. I had a serving of chicken lo mein -- with homemade lo mein noodles -- and it was truly the best I've ever had. The sauce was not heavy or greasy as in many Chinese restaurants, but light yet still flavorful. Followed that by a scoop of their homemade ice cream (don't judge my nutritional pyramid, we're still in a pandemic and I'm gleefully eating my feelings whenever I can!). So, so good. I didn't feel like I could give five stars because I only tried two things, but I do plan to go back and am likely going to pop another star on there. Had zero issues with servers; ours was nice and attentive, but not overly so. Can't wait to go back here!