Marcel Kitchen

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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3.9(133 reviews)

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05/17/26 This time we brought my sister in law here for a…read morebrunch. Not sure how, but we some how we managed to get in. MMAM is quickly becoming one of our favorite restaurants. Great food, excellent service and a very class ambiance. This time we had shrimp and grits, Latin tribute tamale and fried chicken and grits. All great dishes. A whole showcase of desserts, but we got here too late and they were cleaning it up for the day halfway through our meal. (Our loss) Gonna keep it short because I've been away for a while and need to catch up on my reviews. Bottom line... do try MMAM. I'm sure you'll love it. Yes... it's a BYOB!

Have been here twice and food and service was exceptional! I especially loved the hot latte. Always…read moreappreciate when food places can do great coffees too. Interior is cute and cozy, great place to meet with friends or go on a brunch date.

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French toast

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Dining Room

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4.1(217 reviews)

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Stopped by for the first time to have breakfast with my husband. We really enjoyed our meal. It's a…read morevery casual place with a few tables to dine at. The space is small but comfortable. You order at the counter and the staff will bring your order today you. It comes in packaging ready to go which is convenient for leftovers. The staff was very nice. I ordered the omelette and customized it with egg whites, a berry crepe, and my husband had a breakfast crepe. The food was delicious and came out perfect. The crepes are huge and stuffed to the max. Definitely worth the value! Can't wait to try more crepe variations in the future! A couple of notes: It can get a little cold with the door constantly opening so dress warm if it's cold outside. Also, when they are busy, the kiosk constantly bings with new orders.

Delicious food and great service! Just a heads up -- all the food we ordered also came with a slice…read moreof pineapple. This was a complete surprise to us, and my husband has a pineapple allergy. They were terrific about correcting the issue without hesitation.

Inside

3 eggs omelette with spinach Swiss and bacon

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Outside

Turtle + The Wolf

4.2(391 reviews)

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•$$$

Had been meaning to try this establishment for some time and when i found out they did a fried…read morechicken special I booked so reservations. We were promptly seated and had our wine opened. We opted for the cucumber salad and pate which were both very good. We then split the chicken as it five pieces and comes with shishitos, biscuits and coleslaw long with several sauces. The chicken was nice and crispy with plenty of flavor, and I found the biscuits to be quite good. For the price of $50 this is an amazing value. Service was excellent and very engaging.

First off, our server Larry was phenomenal. Genuine, funny, and gave us thoughtful recommendations…read more My partner and I came in for a 7pm reservation to sit at the bar area - one vegetarian, one vegan. Larry was very accommodating, and helped compose a vegan dish from the setup of another dish. He was considerate to recommend something that would feel "substantial" - something that I really appreciated. It's already a bit inconvenient to come up with a dish on the spot, but to go the extra mile by caring that it would be satisfying as a main dish was really very kind. And it turned out fantastic. This restaurant has so much going for it in the quality of its ingredients and dish compositions. I would encourage the chef to consider how the can apply their creativity to a dedicated vegan dish as well. There's a big world to explore in creating modern, high end, plant-based dishes and I think this restaurant would hit it out of the park ! :)

Shishito Peppers bbq rub | fresh lime | sea salt

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*Spinach and Cheese Tortelloni with Mushroom ragout *New menu item

The Brookdale

4.0(254 reviews)

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The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

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This is a great spot to go because they have outdoor seating and I can eat with my dog in peace…read more I ordered the Cobb salad, which my fault but I should have asked for dressing on the side because it was definitely overdressed for my liking. The fries were nicely cooked and salted, but $8 was a lot for the amount given. $4 would have made more sense. And then yes, I'm even going to mention the iced tea. Because there are not very many restaurants I go to that offer a freshly brewed iced tea, which is one of my favorite drinks. It really makes the meal perfect and I appreciate a freshly brewed tea vs a canned one. Staff is nice and brought water for my dog too.

We came on a Sunday for brunch and they were very quick to accommodate us despite their being many…read morepeople are already in the restaurant. The vibe there is so cute! It's very much like an old diner, but more upscale. I ordered the kale and wheatberry salad, which was very good, especially as it had grapefruit on it. I would've liked if it had more pieces of grapefruit, as two was very little, and I also would've liked if they had a stronger vinaigrette to pair it with. My boyfriend, on the other hand, order the pancakes and make them chocolate chip chips, and I have to say those are by far the best pancakes I've ever had. They tasted sort of like a very moist cake, but not too sweet that it is overwhelming. We will truly be coming back and try more things from their menu, especially excited to try their dinner items.

Restaurant view

Mexican Burrito Bowl

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Outside eating area

The Corner

4.5(1.3k reviews)

1.9 mi

Coffee is weak. Order a cup of coffee to go they give you a small shot of espresso fill it with hot…read morewater then add some milk, coffee is weak and watery

One word... WOW. The…read moreCorner in Upper Montclair has that rare mom-and-pop feel that immediately makes you feel welcome. It's cozy, genuine, and the kind of place where you can tell there's a lot of love going into what comes out of the kitchen. And speaking of that kitchen--you can see it from pretty much every seat in the house. Watching several cooks navigate what looks like an incredibly tiny space is almost mesmerizing. Somehow, they move around each other seamlessly, and the best part? The food comes out FAST. My wife went with the hummus, and it was creamy, flavorful, and delicious. But the surprise star on the side was the salted dried kale chip--such a simple little addition, but ridiculously good. Then came my pancakes. Out of this world. Small in diameter, but super thick, with a beautifully crispy exterior giving way to an interior that was fluffy, light, and airy. I've tried making this style of pancake at home countless times, and I still have absolutely no idea how to get that texture. The syrup and berries were the perfect finishing touches. Everything just worked. I've made and had soooo many pancakes in my life, and this is easily top 3 best. The Corner is the kind of place that makes you start planning your next visit before you've even left. I'll be dreaming about getting back to this Corner.

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Chashni Cafe

4.4(44 reviews)

2.1 mi

The cutest cafe with beautiful interior. My girls and I came for brunch and had delicious dishes…read moreand coffee. 100% recommend the breakfast burrito, desi breakfast bowl, and avacado burrata egg toast. You also HAVE to get iced Spanish latte, best coffee I've had in a while

What a beautiful cafe!!! It is so tastefully designed and decorated, everything from the art wall…read moreto the furniture. The food was delicious and felt very nourishing. The portions are very generous, too. I loved that our coffee wasn't served in to-go cups but actual glasses - a simple step toward reducing single-use plastic I feel like I don't see that very often in cafes anymore so it stood out to me. The baristas were friendly & knowledgeable about the menus. Overall, the atmosphere was very warm. Would definitely recommend!

The sugar/ milk station is on the top two shelves and self serve water is in the silver container on white sideboard

Blueberry Latte and Spanish Latte these drinks are true cafe vibes!!!!

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Honey Cardamom Latte

The Saint Clair

4.0(69 reviews)

2.1 mi

My group ate outside on Church Street for brunch, and we absolutely loved it! We peeked inside and…read morethe decor is modern and attractive. Our waitress was fantastic and made some great suggestions. We shared two orders of the Biscuit with butter and jam. This was heaven! So buttery and moist. The jam made it next level. I had the BLTA with Fries. The first bite was a flavor explosion in my mouth! These people know how to properly season food! Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, ripe avocados, all on a perfectly soft grain bread. And the fries were excellent as well! My friends all enjoyed their meals as well. They also have very fun mocktails. My friends and I tried three different types and they were all delicious. This was a standout meal. Now I can't wait to try it for dinner!

My friend and I stopped in for brunch, bottle of Prosecco in hand since it's BYOB. The space is…read morethoughtfully curated, with just the right amount of décor and whimsy. See Leo coaster. If you order anything here, let it be the duck fat tater tots! The presentation was beautiful, and the combination of salmon roe and lemon crème fraîche was simply delectable. My friend and I both ordered the market hash skillet with seasoned vegetables and burrata. Needless to say, we were very pleased with our food selection and our mimosas. The staff were welcoming and patient with all of our questions. I'm already excited to come back for dinner.

Ambiance

Avocado toast

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Bar nuck

Sweet Kitchen

4.1(334 reviews)

2.0 mi

During my visit, I experience good customer service; employees are kind and helpful with navigating…read morethe menu. The Lentil Soup is a calm soup, not too salty, not too spicy, carrying natural lentil bean flavors, earthy and warm. The Naan is soft, savory, and like a tender fluffy pita bread with light seasoning. Aside from the meal, I think double checking utensils is so important in kitchen environments (where utensils are put to re-use). Thanks for being patient and understanding with my request to change spoons (the first time, in the photo, due to a food like stain, and the second time due to a dry dishwasher soap/milk like stain). Also, I think, if possible, replacing the fogging/smog-stainful-looking plastic like cups (for free water) with paper-like cups or by way of glass cups and metal-like pitchers may contribute to the eatery's ambience well. Down-to-earth vibes. The eatery has indoor and outdoor seating. The establishment accepts different forms of payment.

Stopped at Sweet Kitchen one evening after having dinner across the street. They have indoor…read moreseating, as well as some outdoor seating. There was a lack of friendly service. I saw the good reviews so I was disappointed when I received my desserts. Most of the cake slices were around $7, but when I asked for a cheesecake or pistachio one, one slice was $13 which I found to be expensive so I did not get that one. My friends and I decided on 3 cakes: strawberry, Oreo, and chocolate. I don't think I will ever be returning - the cakes tasted old. The best way to describe it was a like it came from a chain supermarket - lacking flavor and not up to fresh quality. The only one that was edible was the chocolate slice. We felt so bad to have to throw away the other two cakes, but they were not good at all. It was a waste of money to pay so much for a slice and not eat it.

Inside

Sunny Avocado Croissant

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Pablo B.

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1

0

5 years ago

Great place for coffee and breakfast. We had our three kids with us and they had many options to choose from.

Shay V.

17

1

4

9 years ago

Best place for on the go quick bite, or dine in option. Great selection, good prices, and friendly staff.

Matthew D.

3

32

1

6 years ago

Really like it here. Been a few times and the food was consistent. The hummus as well as pizza are good.

Anna H.

0

1

0

9 years ago

I'm disturbed by the quality of people they have highered in this astablishment. I don't recommend.

K T.

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6

1

7 years ago

Excellent spot for fresh, healthy quick eats. Must try the Israeli breakfast.

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