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If you want something delicious go to this place! Their products are unbelievable good!read more

On our walk through of Montclair we came across this little bakery…read more It's very cute inside with Italian coffees and snacks. Our go to is the tiramisu latte, iced or hot. Their cannoli is very good too. Staff is friendly and helps sear or each beverage offered. If needed.

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Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.

4.0(142 reviews)

I really enjoy the matcha they have here, it tastes like great quality and then the pastries and…read morechia seed pudding are just the cherry on top for me. The service is great, no matter who's working you're getting a good drink. Nice environment to sit down and enjoy your food and good music played.

The coffee is good and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Raw decor with wood benches and…read moremetal tables and chairs. There is different reclaimed wood and coffee bags on the walls.

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Local Coffee

4.9(135 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Ordered: 12oz Iced Latte w Lavender (~$6)…read more Aya's take: I needed an afternoon pick-me-up and got my usual, Iced Latte w Lavender. The latte was well-made and I could tell the staff seem well-versed on the world of coffee and pulling a proper espresso shot. The Lavender was slightly bitter which made this a bit less enjoyable but the espresso was balanced and the drink was smooth. I think I would stick to hot drinks if I find myself back here as that seems to be more of their skill. Good try!

Cute little spot. We were here for a work trip and stopped in a couple days…read more Pros: Good coffee drinks - I had the pumpkin spice latte which was very good and had real pumpkin flavor. Pastries were great as well. Has some seating with tables, great for working on your laptop Has a table with kids magazines and books Cons: Service is kind of icy, not the most friendly Parking in the area is tough and is paid - make sure you take a good look at parking rules that weren't well labeled

Seating

Blueberry donut from Dough

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Menu (April 2023)

Vesta Chocolate

4.5(75 reviews)

- Chocolatier casual chic vibe - Friendly courteous service…read more - Mocha is my go to with rich smooth chocolate texture

They have some of the best artisanal chocolate in the Northeast. Everything we've tried here, has…read morebeen phenomenal, from the bonbons to the chocolate bars, and from the hot chocolate to the brownies. Pricey, but definitely worth the money!

Chocolate tart

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Chocolate bars

Eagle Rock

4.6(50 reviews)

Very pretty establishment with great service and good food. I had the garden city omelette which…read morewas well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The tumeric latte was good I think a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg would be nice to add to it.

Cute little spot with friendly staff and good drinks!…read more We stumbled across this by chance and I couldn't be happier!

Flat white

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Paper Plane Coffee

4.6(327 reviews)

1.1 mi

I always love coming here! Not only is a coffee great, but…read morethe ambience is unbeatable, and the owner is truly the sweetest . Their lattes are delicious and definitely give a try to their special "science" menu if you are into being surprised ! The croissants are not the best I've had in town, it would definitely be nice if they offer some salty items on the menu, but I understand that their focus is coffee.

Paper Plane Coffee is located in Upper Montclair. Seating here is similar to a plane but being…read morepopular all were taken. Raj often comes here and today had a different coffee - the Paper Plane Tonic consisting of Orange, Tonic and Espresso. He enjoyed it a lot. I had the iced Nam-Dam which consisted of a cold brew with cardamom and sweetened condensed milk. It was delicious and I could have had two! We got high stools and sat by the front window. This cafe is Columbian-American with beans from Columbia. In the refrigerator, I found to my surprise Spēka, the chocolate covered cottage cheese bar in assorted flavors that I had sampled at the Restaurant Show and has been difficult to find in the Big Apple. I bought four in lemon and gave one to Raj to try. The only drawback to this cafe are the hours whereby they close at 6 pm all week.

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Marcel Kitchen

4.3(207 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great place! I always wanted to eat here. It's very cozy…read more The food menu was great. Hard to pick one as they all sounded great, so I went with the picture on the wall. Glad I ordered it. It was delicious. Service was very friendly! I will definitely come back.

We were in Montclair looking for breakfast and found Marcel. Inviting atmosphere. I got the…read moreIsraeli breakfast which was delicious and my Daughter got the smoked salmon toast which she enjoyed. Would come back here again. Lot parking available for a small charge.

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Bluestone Coffee Co

4.0(222 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great coffee! We bought some organic roasted and took it home. Casual atmosphere. Fast service. I…read morewas happy with my sandwich and my dining partner was happy with his eggs for a Sunday brunch.

Hands down one of my favorite Montclair spots for breakfast/brunch. Everything Ive tried was soo…read moregood. I feel like a regular here. Coffee is good. Food is delicious, service is fast and friendly.

Brekkie with the hubs

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Urban Leaf Cafe

4.5(158 reviews)

2.9 mi

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Very friendly staff. Love my cherry sakura bubble tea! Refreshing and flavorful with the tapioca…read morepearls.

Overall cute spot with a lot of great drink and food options. We ordered the bubble waffle dishes -…read moreI got the matcha one and my husband got the ube fruity pebbles one. It was yummy and came out pretty quick. We came on a Sunday and it was completely empty.

SPAM Musubi. I liked their take on it. Should have gotten more

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Groundworks Cafe Nutley

4.1(23 reviews)

2.5 mi

I selfishly want to keep this place a little secret, but I know it's not right to do and so I must…read moreshare my thoughts and quick review so that you may enjoy it too. My go-to coffee is usually black and nothing else. Instead I opted to try their "Hot Chai latte"and a choice of oat milk, half/half and milk and other options. I went with the half/half and It was absolutely delicious. Groundwork's Cafe is just the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself with their many food and drink options. The energy and vibe is exactly what I like to surround myself in. The cafe is extremely clean all around!!!! The staff members are beyond friendly and welcoming. There's off street meter parking and town meter parking lots within a short walking distance. What I ordered: Hot chai latte Chicken Colombian empanadas A small cup of Tomato Soup I LOVED IT ALL! My NEW FAVORITE PLACE and I'm looking forward to going back.

I came across this coffee shop on the 4th of July out of pure luck since everything was closed and…read moreI am glad we stopped by! Walking in was inviting considering the decor and how comfy everything looked. Their menu had an extensive drink option and even included frozen yogurt which I was shocked by. I tried their empanada and beef patty, they did not disappoint with the flavor and how fresh they were. The service was divine as well. The girl behind the counter was sweet and offered her opinion on a few things.

Front entrance view

Ice Coffee

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Jonathan G.

Elite 16

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588

114

12 years ago

Let's get things straight. You come to a salad and soup place because you don't have the time or will (or ingredients on hand) to do it yourself. See, I have you pegged. It's why I went to Green Chops in the first place. Since then, which was a week after they opened, I have been coming one or two times a week and not just for the food. The owners are such good people and so nice that I want them to succeed. P.S. - the soups are totally homemade and the salad bar is always fresh. I have never had a salad or soup that wasn't exactly what I wanted. My daughter would vouch for the smoothies any day of the week as well. The salad bar has countless options and has never looked anything other than completely fresh. This is why you go here, because you can customize exactly what you want and then it is spun together. At home, you drop in the lettuce, a tomato and whatever else you have, but you are always missing something. How about some fruit in there? Croutons? Choice of ten dressings? Corn? Peas? Do you need me to go on? OK, hard boiled egg. The price per pound is well worth it, don't blame it on them if you add all the heavy stuff. The soups are changed all the time and they are not only tasty, but unique. They switch broths all the time so you will have a regular chicken noodle broth then one based with coconut. They always have a vegan soup option as well. The soup and salad here have become a mainstay go-to option in my household because I appreciate that they take the time to hand craft a soup that I just don't have the time to. The lentil soup is great, lime chicken noodle, mushroom, the selection is 4 per day and always rotating. Fresh, healthy choices are necessary for all of us and our kids. Out of time one night and need to get the family dinner, pass on fast food or pizza and get some healthy salads and soup. Any kid could find enough things in the salad bar to learn to love salad. Give it a try. read more

Darelle B.

6 years ago

I have had recent issues with the Owner of Green Chop. When The covid pandemic happened, around April of 2020 I attempted to go in to their place of business after I placed my order over the phone & I forgot to bring my mask, so I politely told the owner that I didnt have a mask & if it was possible for him to bring my food to the door? With absolute ignorance the owner caught an attitude and attempted to embarrass me in front of a customer that was already inside the restaurant. It amazes me how this business is still operating because the owner is totally clueless on what it takes to have a successful business. Custom Service is absolutely awful. That was the 1st red flag. The 2nd issue happened on 01.15.21. When I placed an order for a Turkey bacon egg & cheese on a roll over the phone & when I went to pick it up they tried to sell me just a egg & cheese on a roll & I didn't except it & left the restaurant. Terrible customer service. Which leads to the recent issue that happened today on 01.18.21. I called to place an order for a blue berry smoothie & they told me that they didn't have any blueberries & suggested a strawberry smoothie. I accepted & before I got off the phone the other owner got on the phone & told me that he was not going to serve me anymore! I asked under what reasoning & he couldn't give me a reason he just said that he wasn't going to serve me anymore! That is when I had enough and decided to inform anyone moving forward that as a black man with a business in Montclair that the owners of this business called Green Chop is very racist, unprofessional & should be banned for opening a restaurant anymore just for absolute poor performance & disrespect to its customers! read more

Christina F.

123

8 years ago

They stubbornly refused service due to my service animal. I have a disability and have a right to bring in my registered service animal. I was also merely ordering a smoothie to go. The owner was rude and misinformed. I calmly explained it's federally illegal to refuse service. But he insisted. A rude, nerdy righteous patron felt compelled to correct me and stood up and said "actually it's not illegal" to which I calmly responded yes. It. Is. I just left. But felt really violated and attacked. read more

Courtney B.

5 years ago

The owner is very unprofessional I came in with a baby and forgot to grab my mask. When I entered without even saying hello the owner is yelling don't you see the sign on the doo!? I told him I forgot my mask and asked if he had one I can borrow he told me go back to your car. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There is a way that you treat people and there's a way that you don't especially in a business environment. HUGE read more

Ella B.

7 years ago

My husband got me a chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwich! The soup was all water and tasteless so I trashed it, the cheese in the sandwich was disgusting and old! Needless to say they won't be a second chance. Totally turned off! read more

Monique G.

12 years ago

Welcoming place! Everything is fresh here! Had the creamy tilapia soup! Delicious!!!! Never knew this place existed in Montclair. But I'll be back very soon! read more

Billy L.

9 years ago

Wouldn't let my 3 year old use their bathroom. Families should support the other family friendly establishments next door.

Paola E.

8 years ago

Fresh salad and soup. Best choice for soup is the house special and for salad... spring haven.

Michael O.

10 years ago

Douches. Its like they dont want your business

Huguens N.

10 years ago

Best soups in (Montclair NJ) town!!!

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