Located in one of historic Cranbury's most charming Victorian homes, The Blue Rooster Bakery & Café invites you to rediscover a few of life's enduring pleasures -- hand-made breads still warm from the oven; simple meals prepared with fresh, natural ingredients; and a congenial place to gather with neighbors and friends.
Stop
in for a healthy, made-to-order breakfast. Discover
our signature lunches featuring hearty, homemade
soups, gourmet salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy a relaxing brunch each Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To celebrate a special occasion or to spend time with special people, reserve a spot for afternoon tea Wednesday through Saturday at 3 p.m. (reservations required).
Join us for dinner Wednesday through Saturday 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Inspired by European bakeries, gourmet shops and cafés, lovingly translated for our hometown of Cranbury, New Jersey -- the Blue Rooster is your hometown bakery and café.
Make yourself at home.
Upcoming Events
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Join Us for Jazz Saturdays: We are pleased to offer live classical jazz with dinner each Saturday from 6:30pm - 9pm. Dinner & live music, very civilized! -
Be Sure To Browse Our Very Popular Spring Dinner Menu: From sweet day boat scallops and ricotta & spinach gnocchi to spring lamb and wild scottish salmon, the be sure to join us for dinner. View our spring dinner menu by clicking here.
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Reservations: We accept reservations for all size parties at all meals, everyday. Please call (609) 235-7539 & reserve a spot to avoid disappointment!
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Have You Tried Our Provençal Vegetable Tian? We serve this dish as part of our lunch menu and have received numerous requests from customers about the recipe. Click here for ingredients and step-by-step directions, try it at home, then be sure to stop by and compare it to ours.
News and Reviews (view all)
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Mother's Day Brunch!- Wonderful Mother's Day breakfast. A great experience!
- We really enjoyed our Mother's Day brunch, thank you!
- Really enjoyed the food. Great choice & quality.
- Very well done food, service & setting.
- Amazing food & friendly atmosphere. A new culture in this area. Absolutely wonderful!
- Wonderful food, service & atmosphere. We will definitely return.
- Great job! Food was really good. Our first time and we will be back.
Reviews and Rooster in the News From Around the Web:
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Pinkies UP for The Blue Rooster in Cranbury - Green Girl Eats
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In The Kitchen: Cranbury's Blue Rooster Welcomes New Chef - The Princeton Packet
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Bill of Fare: Blue Rooster Rebounds From Flood with New Streamlined Menu - The Times of Trenton
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"Made to Order Meals in Charming Atmosphere" - Town Topics
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"Irish Inspiration; French Twists" - The Blue Rooster as featured in the Sunday New York Times.
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Star-Ledger calls Blue Rooster a "must-stop" in New Jersey's "coolest small town."