What's going on with this place. What happened to the ordinary host, waiter and cook? 30 minutes to make a Salad. Unbelievable!! read more

Cafe Moderno - Unbelievable! 30 minutes to make a salad with lamb skewer. No urgency whatsoever today. Very poor customer service. - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

My review is based on curbside takeout: Super easy to order, our order was exactly as we ordered. I made the mistake of not ordering hummus because for some reason I thought it would just be included? Again, my mistake, not a reflection on them. The red wine vinaigrette dressing is really good, the rice doesn't have a ton of flavor but it's good, not dry at all. The falafel is actually the most flavorful I've had, and not too dry either. My husband said the chicken and grilled vegetables were really good. The veggies weren't overly cooked and soggy and still had a bite to them. The pita is amazing, super flavorful, especially the garlic pita. We'll definitely be back. read more

Fresh, well seasoned, delicious Mediterranean food. Customer service is great and food is consistently good. Recommend

Not to be confused with a corona vaccine, Cafe Moderno will protect any empty stomachs from becoming angry. And the to go side salads are on point and if those mad colorful visuals of their artistically crafted green dish delights don't convince you perhaps the aroma that this place's to go orders will. Food that is refreshing is an exotic concept in this country, so it seems given what's popular and our health as a whole. This kinda food will get you feeling sprouty. Alas Instagram doesn't display scents but Cafe Moderno will give you your money's worth with only a few dollas and cents, any non fans just wouldn't make sense. read more

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Being that I am middle eastern I have to say the meat was very hard to chew. The meat was pretty red. I wasn't a fan at all. For middle eastern food I felt it didn't have flavor. They weren't friendly or personable. Considering it was Valentine's Day could have been a little more cheerful or something. Not like that day means much, everyday is Valentine's Day. None the less food wasn't good read more

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This place has gone to the dumpster. This use to be a good goto Mediterranean food but the kebob is so hard and barely chewable. Amber at the counter was not very friendly and just hand over the food without checking if there's anything missing, my order did not come with base rice or anything for $24.12 this is what you get. See picture read more

Cafe Moderno - This is their meal for $24 bucks. 2 sticks of kebabs, humus, 3 pieces of bread and small salad. - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

Another hidden gem in Montclair! We happened upon this place after searching for local lunch eateries. What an amazing experience! Some of the best Mediterranean food we've had in quite a while. The kebabs were so tender, the hummus and taziki was phenomenal. Some of the best baba ghanouj I've ever had! How has this place gone unnoticed by us for so long? We will definitely be back. read more

I've been a frequent customer at this place for over 3 years now and it has always been delicious and on point! It's our most favorite Falafel place in the area, and trust me, we have tried every single one within a 15 mile radius! Everything we get here is 5 stars: Falafel plate with Grilled veggies and Rice. -The veggies are grilled perfectly, taste fresh, not frozen and they give you a decent amount. Love the seasoning flavor. -The Rice has an amazing flavor, has a buttery/garlic flavor to it, and nicely separated. -Their Pita bread is soft, tastes fresh and their hummus is delicious as well! The Vegetarian Lentil soup is delicious and very flavorful. Perfect on a cold day. Falafel wrap is loaded with ingredients which makes the whole flavor of the wrap amazing. Love how they never skimp out on any of the ingredients like other places. Service is always courteous and friendly and we love eating there. We visit this place often and will definitely be back again! read more

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The girl behind the counter was so spaced out and the most unhelpful person on the planet. Scratch that... In the UNIVERSE. She gave us a bunch of I don't knows and I don't think so instead of checking. Yet another restaurant who's customer service has been sabotaged by the pandemic. Quote of the moment 'Everything is just a little more sh*#tier.' Aziz read more

Cafe moderno has been my favorite place to get Mediterranean food in the Montclair area. Food is consistently good at a reasonable price. My last visit prompted this review. I think the picture says it all. The steak is all charred, stiff, and dry. Not much meat is in that plate. The salad is great and refreshing. I would probably give it another try one day. Maybe the chef wass just having a bad day. read more

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Very good, delicious and fresh food. I had the Greek Tycoon and it was great. For my side I had the Original Greek salad and as always it was amazing. read more

My second visit to Cafe Moderno was as good as the first. The entrees are priced very well for the quality and quantity of food you get. I have tried both the Modern Greek Salad and Theo's Original Greek Salad. Both included fresh ingredients, and the dressing and cheese were both awesome. My main course was the three kabob plate. As indicated above, the portion is excellent for the price. Each kabob was covered in delicious spices and cooked perfectly. The plate comes with two sides of your choice (mediterranean fries and grilled vegetables in my case), pita bread, and tzatiziki sauce. The mediterranean fries were average because the grilled vegetables stole the side show. The vegetables were fresh and seasoned and cooked perfectly. The tzatizki sauce is amazing; a perfect combination of yogurt, dill, cucumber, and garlic. You might want to take some to go. You must also try the baklava here. It is flaky, light, and of course sweet. Quick shout out to our server. She was super friendly and helpful when we asked questions about the menu and entrees. Based on the quality, quantity, menu options, and value, Cafe Moderno is my new mediterranean/greek spot! read more

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A fight at my friend's BBQ broke out as they argued about the steaks. Police came because two of my friends said that they each cook better then the other. And when they asked my opinion, I excused myself and said that I'll be right back. And that's how we ended up here with several other people from the party. Customer service was friendly and nice. I had ordered one of those kabobs on a stick, yet I guess that there was some misunderstanding and I ended up with the meat in the bowl. It was tasty, yet I like the skewered chicken because it comes with slightly burnt ends on the chicken. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=5DYmtbMMBCWm4J4gmN5qpg The desserts were delicious and I really enjoyed them. Well designed and appealing to the eye. I didn't think I had room in my tummy for them...but I did manage to slip one in. Place is very clean. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=0zp5tuK45kJNlSziK3_-rA And as for the BBQ party, everyone left, and the plate of BBQ meat which was forgotten during the heated arguement sat on a small table and was devoured by their two lovely Australian shepherds. Last I heard, the police officers were laughing as they left. So, I wonder where my two friends went to eat? I guess the dogs really had the last laugh. Just how could they eat so much expensive raw meat? NOTE: I don't know why my photos didn't show up, but here they are below http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=mqOx__Ir2QAWb7AGW6T0wg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=GeOdmZGYrVkQ0KgZiCnEFA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=gzMk1sfm-0qF1AHWZXlS2Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=8VXhhJRL6FC67MDH_nsUzQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-moderno-montclair-2?select=o-kOwxaiFPylpcQDuwlW5w read more

Pretty good place if you're in the mood for Mediterranean. I got the chicken souvalki ($12.62). I usually go to Clare's or Saca's and their portion sizes here are a bit smaller. I really did like their hummus though. Their chicken was ok, more vegetables than chicken but it is ok. Their rice and pita bread are good here. They take card and the place is very clean. read more

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After a failed attempt at a late Dr. Grubbs lunch, the kid and I made our way to Café Moderno. Although I love Greek food, my only concern was not being able to try any of their meat dishes. I'm off of poultry, beef and pork until April so fish has been my primary source of protein. We came in at 230P and it was nicely empty. The kid wanted the nuggets and fries and I opted for the fried zucchini, tilapia with grilled veggies and rocka salad, and for dessert, we got the bougasta. My kid loved her nuggets and fries. I didn't partake since I had a slew of other dishes coming. My zucchini came out first. The pieces were large and lightly battered served with a side of tzatziki. This was such a simple yet delicious side dish. I'm so glad I didn't have to share because I pretty much polished off the entire plate. Oh and that tzatziki sauce? It cool and paired with the zucchini (and everything else) really well. My fish entrée was serviced beautifully plated. Unfortunately, my fish was a bit on the dry side. Fortunately, I had more tzatziki sauce to moisten it up. I'm telling you that sauce was magic. Veggies and salad were good. Nothing out of the ordinary. We ended our meal with the bougasta which is custard pie with phyllo dough as the crust. Cool idea, but it wasn't that good. The phyllo had become soggy and the actual custard was stiff unappetizing. When I can eat meat again, I will definitely be back. Moreso for that zucchiniand tzatziki combo. read more

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I wanted to like this place more than I did. The servers were very nice and accommodating, but here we go: 1) Calamari appetizer: Nice twist when served with tzatziki sauce. However, the batter was lacking or maybe it was the frying technique. It was soggy and lacked crunch. The flavor was good, but when something is fried, I'm look for that crispy exterior. 2) Lamb gyro plate: it didn't seem like it was roasted on a vertical spit because the slices were too uniformed. The flavors were ok, I've had better at many other places. I got it with hummus and baba ghanoush. Both of those were ok. The hummus is chunky, which doesn't matter because I like hummus creamy or chunky. Baba ghanoush lacked eggplant flavor. The pita bread was very good! Warmed correctly, soft, and buttery. 3) Mediterranean fries: no crunch whatsoever. It seems like it was just blanched in oil. Maybe it was the lemon juice they put on it. I suggest serving it with a lemon wedge instead. 4) Baklava: I've had better. It had a very prominent pistachio flavor, which I liked...but the phyllo wasn't great. It didn't taste fresh and I've had a lot better baklava. The presentation was nice, but other than that...this place was meh IMO. To be fair, I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mediterranean food. So in terms of a fast place to get Greek food, this place is ok. read more

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I came across this place while waiting on my car for an oil change . Based on Yelp I had to give it a try The place is nice and quite which I love .Next thing their prices I mean I expected to pay so much more for Mediterranean. I ordered the chicken wrap with fries . The chicken was delicious it had a great flavor the only thing I wasn't to happy about was that I was expecting a sauce that really gave this wrap a unique taste , the sauce it came with was plain ,maybe I should of ordered humus on the side . Other than that it was delicious I love the pitta bread and the big quantity of fries . My daughter ordered a regular hamburger and it tastes fresh not frozen . I can't wait to come back and try their desserts and their salads . read more

Cafe Moderno - Chicken wrap - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

Thick gyros with the texture and appearance of microwaved meat. The fries were soggy. Nice workers, but the food is really bad. read more

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I ordered 4 items: Kabob combination (steak and chicken) with basmati rice and hummus as the sides, fried calamari, falafel and Kid's menu chicken nuggets with fries. The kabob meat was flavorful but a bit dry. The rice was excellent, the best part. The hummus was not very creamy and smooth but tasted good. Pita bread was toasted and good. Calamari was very tender and tasted good. The marinara sauce was also good My son liked his nuggets and the fries tasted fresh and crispy. The worst item was the falafel. They were as hard as a rock!! The guy said they were supposed to be like that, crispy on the outside. I've had my share of falafel and believe me they were beyond crispy. It could probably break through a window. I will probably try other Mediterranean places before coming back again. read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time. Ordered 3 kabob plates with lamb and chicken along with various sides. Food was really good although the lamb was better than the chicken. However they only get 3 stars because they screwed up my order and didn't give me one of my kabobs. I normally check my order but didn't this time. My bad so I'll probably be back. read more

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Food was very good!! I had the chicken kabob and hubby had turkey panini. Everything was fresh and quick! Will be back.

Wonderful small restaurant with delicious Mediterranean food. The service is very friendly and it has a quiet and peaceful ambiance. I recommend read more

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Food is good luv the grill vegetables and chicken on point with flavor Basmati pilaf rice fluffy with good light flavor. 2 person Staff thankfully not busy for a 6:30ish dinner. Simple plain decor ,but a good separation of tables. Overall I would go back!! read more

Ok people this place is super awesome! Scores below from 1=low -10=High Food: 10 Shop: 10 Customer service: 10 Price: 10 This was a great place for lunch the girls were very nice and helpful. The food was delicious I would come back here anytime I'm out in the area and I would recommend to my friends and family and anyone that wants something fresh and delicious to eat, this is the place to go! read more

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I was debating if I go to polo loco or cafe moderno glad I came here good clean restaurant good food will come back again

Love the food here !! Order ahead of you can because food is made fresh and can take a little while longer

Very good Greek salad.... Will definitely be back very soon with my grandkids for sure !!

They aren't even registered with the state, they DO NOT DELIVER, Who isn't registered? Must have an F...worst customer service I've ever had. Run from this place....worst service ever. read more

This used to be one of my favorite small businesses to support. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. But over the past year the quality has steadily declined. They now consider what was one a small side salad an entree salad. And it's mostly lettuce. Very disappointing. read more

I like this place. I wish It was closer to my house. The food Is super fresh and delicious. It's location is kinda hidden near Tuesday morning Is. Inside they have about 8 tables for customers to dine in. The lamb Is to die for. Not dry like most places and It perfectly seasoned (aka not salty). They food once you order comes out pretty fast. About 5-10 minutes. But If you are looking for a hidden gem for Mediterranean food this Is the place. Get the Gyro plate, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I order the salmon filet entree with hummus and roasted veggies! The cost is about $12-$13 after taxes I confirmed with them that their salmon is Wild Caught from Alaska! So that means it is much more nutritious+healthier than farm raised salmon... the food here is quality and it is a local business! Very happy with this cafe read more

Cafe Moderno - Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet Entree - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

Great food as always! We recently catered for a company lunch and the staff at Cafe Moderno went above ana beyond with having everything ready on time. Food was warm and included with dressings and other condiments. Everyone at the office enjoyed their meal. Thank you again!! read more

I think this place has really good food. I normally get the 2 Kabob plate with chicken and steak and every time I've ordered it, it has always tasted amazing. Definitely would recommend! read more

Finally tried this place out by accidentally rediscovering it while on my way to EPL. Seen it on Yelp for awhile back and even had it bookmarked. So glad I came here! Great deal on a delicious Greek salad for $5, and just had to add the steak kabob for good measure. Place gets busy here during lunch..which is a good sign that it's pretty popular in the area. And the hostess/server/cashier that was working the front was super friendly and never missed a beat, such great service. I'll be frequenting here more to try some of there other offerings on the menu. Loved it! read more

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Absolutely good food! Found this place on Yelp and so glad we came here for dinner. From their soup of the day, salad, and grilled meat...mmmm delish. Wish it were closer to home. Would definitely recommend. read more

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I finally made time to write this review! I had the chicken kabobs My favorite Mediterranean go to dish.. the food was tasty delicious! Salad and rice was good. I've been back a few times. read more

Really wanted to like this place based on the 4 stars on Yelp, but sadly I would NOT recommend this place at all. The place was not busy and we waited over 30min for two meals and an appetizer. Spanakopita was the best thing we ordered although it could have used more cheese inside. Chicken and steak kabobs were both overly cooked. (And what is the deal with 3 measly pieces each!?) We actually fed the steak to the dogs because it was so tough. The Greek salad side was a good portion and had a variety of veggies, but the hummus was DISGUSTING! We threw it away - I literally gagged when trying to eat it. Go to Luna Grill or even Zaky is a better option. Overpriced especially considering we threw half of our food away or gave to the dogs. read more

I have never updated a 5 star review to a one star before. I'm really disappointed to say that my friend and I "were" frequent regulars here until yesterday. We came in around 6 when it was not so busy. We were greeted with a friendly employee Michael who gave wonderful customer service. I know his heart is in the right place and Cafe Moderno did a great job for hiring him. However, the employees that worked there longer him gives poor customer service. That is why I'm disappointed to say that Cafe Moderno has lost two of their regulars. Sure Cafe Moderno has a high 4.4 stars right now and it's a hot restaurant atm, but I hope future customers don't receive the same customer service we received. My friend won't change her review due to her nature, but I could not bear it one bit. Their poor customer service tarnished their reputation for me when I had such high regards for them before. We ordered the Tilapia, gyro wrap, and a Greek salad. We waited for around 10minutes and then saw a couple order after us. I could tell they ordered more than us because they were taking their time. Then a few moments later their order arrived first? I didn't think too much about it until we waited a substantial amount of time for ours. All of their orders came out in an instance. Appetizers and entrees came with huge speed. We finally thought ours would come next. My friend said oh look our salad is finally arriving, but the employee (daisy who is always working there) just sat it on a different seat to eat it on her break. This situation may seem minimal to a bystander, but it's really disappointing experience. Usually when I used to work at a fast food restaurant I would always acknowledge the customers who ordered first that their food will be out shortly. A proper etiquette to finish serving the "hungry" customers who were waiting really long then go on break? We see Daisy literally everytime we arrive to Cafe Moderno and honestly her customer service yesterday severed our ties with this business. She has served us before, but it always feels so rushed and unwelcoming. We didn't mind it before because the food was delicious, but yesterday the food was horrible. The salad finally came and the rest.. The salad was the only highlight, but there is no skill of creating salad. The tilapia dry and burnt. It seemed like whoever was working on the fish just left it on the skillet and remembered to serve it. Michael came to ask how we were doing and saw how the fish was a no no. He ordered the cook to make us a brand new one. The new tilapia was okay much improved than before. But it proved my point that they forgot about it and just served us burnt fish. I have never experienced a cook serving burnt fish to a customer before. It was my mistake for not taking a picture, my friend did tell me to take a picture, but I just wasn't hungry anymore. They have clearly fallen and need a new staff. The food became minimal and I will not come back here again read more

Do not come here on your lunch break. It took over 35 minutes to just get a salad with steak to go. Thank you to the chef for reminding them to stop talking and finish making the order. read more

Came to Cafe Moderno it's been a while. I am sooooo glad to hear that the business hours are back to normal!!!' We will be dinning here more often! Great food, great quality at a great price!! read more