A popular, spacious Hoboken brunch restaurant with creative Korean-influenced dishes, friendly service, outdoor seating, and some credible complaints about portion size, value, and occasional execution lapses.
Tosti delivers solid food quality across sandwiches, brunch plates, and breakfast dishes, supported by attentive service and a charming neighborhood setting. However, meaningful variation in execution—cold dishes, small portions, and occasional blandness—prevents a stronger grade, keeping it from approaching grade A territory.
Tosti is a lively, casual Washington Street brunch restaurant with a cozy interior, a roomy layout, and a pleasant patio. Weekend service can be busy, but many diners report quick seating, attentive staff, and efficient food delivery; one representative visit found the room energetic and welcoming while sitting outside on a beautiful day. The cooking is familiar brunch with Korean-inspired detours rather than a strictly traditional breakfast menu. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, burgers, and sandwiches sit alongside bulgogi, bibimbap, spicy chicken, turmeric tuna, and inventive sauces. Regulars particularly champion the turmeric tuna sandwich, mushroom starters, French toast, and steak and eggs, although Benedicts, waffles, home fries, and portion sizes receive more uneven reviews. Expect about $35-50 per person for a representative full meal before tax and tip, with reported BYOB dinner service adding value for some groups. Families have plenty of approachable choices, including pancakes, waffles, French toast, mac and cheese, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and desserts, even though the current menu does not show a dedicated kids' section. Vegan and vegetarian diners are unusually well served for a brunch restaurant, but picky eaters may prefer the simpler breakfast and sandwich items over Korean-influenced specials.
Area vibe: Walkable, waterfront commuter city with lively bars and restaurants.
Safety: Generally safe with good evening foot traffic but occasional late-night rowdiness near bars.
What's nearby: Near Hoboken Terminal, Washington Street dining corridor, waterfront parks and PATH to Manhattan.
Start with the turmeric tuna sandwich, French toast, roasted mushrooms, or steak and eggs, then consider a Korean-inspired dish if you want something less traditional.
Plan for possible weekend crowds and a $35-50 pre-tax meal, while keeping an eye on extra side charges and variable portion sizes.
Expect a spacious, cozy brunch setting with a pleasant patio, attentive service, and livelier weekend energy when crowds arrive.