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    Montclair Egg Shop

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Meliza M.

    I love coming to the egg shop, it's always busy I definitely recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time it's busy for a reason. The staff is very friendly and attentive, coffee is strong and amazing. Food is delicious I come here at least once or twice a month. The ambiance sits well with a homey vibe.

    Latte with added brown sugar requested
    Liliana H.

    Lovely ambiance and nicely decorated and clean. Servers were very nice and we attended with a 2 yo, everyone was very nice and baby got a coloring egg page and crayons. We wanted a sweet coffee and they offered to add brown sugar to our latte and it was yummy. Chilaquiles weren't as flavorful as we expected. Eggs Benedict bread and crab cake were on the sweeter side so not a favorite for me but the potatoes were very yummy. Would definitely go back but order a different Benedict. Line was good for a sat morning. Fair wait. Lots of families too.

    Potato pancakes

    I love Egg Shop. Such great ambiance, everyone here is so nice. I also love the food, it all hits. The breakfast is consistent

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    Edna G.

    Came here on a whim with my bestie who lives in Oakland. We actually walked here from her house. The restaurant was in a cozy shopping area of Montclair. Lots of busy patriots all in the area, shopping and lining up to be seating for their fave restaurant. There is only all street parking so good luck. We waited about 30 plus min. It's easier and faster wait with only two people. The restaurant itself is small and not many large tables for groups. We both ordered their crab Benedict. It was pretty good. Decent price. Didn't get to try other things but wouldn't mind coming back to try other dishes. This is only open for brunch hours only. Service was very friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. I won't mind coming back if in the area. [91R,2015]

    This is the salsa de Montclair. Simple yet so good!!!

    We've been coming here for years. And theirs is the only place that we come to for breakfast. The service is great! The staff is super friendly. And they serve you food fast and hot! It's a nice homey feel to the restaurant. You can see the staff making your food which gives you an added comfort. I love this place! And will continue to come here for years to come!

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    Mark F.

    Iconic breakfast institution in Montclair Village in Oakland featuring hearty plates of traditional food. Eggs and bacon, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, corned beef hash, potato pancakes, salmon scramble and many more (big menu!). They also have a nice line of Mexican favorites like Chorizo sausage scramble (very good), Chilaquiles (very good), breakfast tacos, and, of course, Huevos Rancheros (they have a nice Ranchera sauce). They even have 5 variations on brunch Benedicts (eggs Benedict variations). The service is very good and the dishes arrive pretty quickly. Be forewarned that on the weekends this place is crowded and my only minor complaint is that the waiting area is tiny, so you often have to wait outside in the cold (sometimes for a long time, depending on how badly you want to get in). I recommend this place for a very nice, hearty tasty breakfast or brunch!

    Build your own Omelette: four items - Pesto, cheddar, apple chicken sausage and ham.
    Dave F.

    We came in on a fairly busy Saturday afternoon. Usually when we show up earlier there's a line, so this time we tried coming a bit later. Good news: no wait. Bad news: we were seated at a table right next to the bathroom. Unfortunately, there's only one unisex restroom, and the steady line of people waiting kind of took away from the vibe. Honestly, that's the only thing keeping this from being a five-star experience. That said, our waitress was absolutely fantastic. Super attentive and kept my iced tea topped off the entire meal without me having to ask. My friend ordered the Juneau Eggs Benedict and loved it, and my omelette was just as delicious. The menu offers a solid variety and everything is reasonably priced. The interior is surprisingly spacious, clean, and feels a bit more upscale than your typical breakfast spot, which was a nice surprise. We're big fans of Montclair Village and all the dining options it offers, but somehow we always find ourselves coming back here. It's become our go-to for a reason.

    Huevos rancheros,  scrambled eggs
    Jose Manuel C.

    Yesterday was one of those days that cooking didn't seem like a good idea. We stumbled into this place while browsing through Yelp, and apparently you can add yourself to the waitlist from the app! So by the time we arrived we didn't have to wait too long. If you do that I recommend you look at the menu before you are seated it makes an efficient experience. So I had the huevos rancheros, those were good, my Mrs had the scrambled eggs with potatoes those were also cool. She did say that one bread slice in halves wasn't enough bread, I say that for the price point I don't mind, the tab total was a good number. Place is decorated with trains and poems, a bit retro as well. I definitely recommend 5/5

    Customizable omelette
    Steffy W.

    Arrived at 9:15 Sunday morning and there were three parties ahead of us on the waitlist. We were seated within 5 mins. It has been a while since we have been back. The place is still bustling with great energy and service is still friendly. Food: gentle reminder that they don't salt their foods anticipating various needs. So remember to salt/pepper to taste as not to be surprised by the food's blandness. Best dish is their challah French toast. It's so good that my 12 yo stops talking just to chow down. Their pancakes are yummy. But they don't serve it on weekends due to lack of griddle space.

    Pesto crepe
    Eddie A.

    I've been to this place twice and always got the pesto crepe. The first time, the filling was a bit more generous. The taste was okay, but it wasn't exactly mind-blowing. I went back with some friends a few weeks ago, and the filling was about 15% less than the last time I had it, which was around 2-3 months ago. Overall, I'd give it a 6/10, especially since you have to wait a bit during brunch hours on the weekends.

    Create your own scramble
    Annabelle R.

    Came by on a Sunday afternoon and found street parking right in front. There's a kiosk at the host stand to sign up for the waitlist, but the employee seated me immediately at a cozy little table right next to the fireplace, cuz I didn't have a group with me to require waiting. I admired the restaurant interior with simple decor and exposed brick walls. Ordered the "create your own" scramble (mushroom, green onion, pork sausage, cheddar), with grilled tomato and toast. It was a small dish, the egg scramble light on the toppings, and a single tiny slice of sourdough. But everything was tasty, especially the grilled tomato that came on the side. They forgot my diet soda, and I finished my meal before I could ask for it a second time. But it was fine, I got it taken off the bill. Staff was friendly, though not apologetic about forgetting my drink.

    Challah bread French toast and chorizo egg scramble
    Fallyn S.

    Truly the best French toast I've probably ever had! Crispy yet soft. The chorizo scramble was also really good. Cute environment in a cottage that matches all of Montclair. Love the ease of joining an online waitlist so you know the wait time. Friendly staff and quick with getting the food out. Will be coming back!!

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    Ask the Community - Montclair Egg Shop

    I see they have Salad Nicoise on the menu. Would like to know how the tuna is prepared?

    Is the train still running? I really want to take my little boy! He will die of excitement!

    It has not been running the last couple times I dined there

    Is there outdoor seating where I can bring my dog?

    Yes, they put a new out mdoor area recently which is partially covered. Dogs welcome.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes! They have outdoor seating in front of the restaurant

    Will you be open on Labor Day?

    Yes!

    Any chance you're open at 7 or 7:30?

    Hello! Currently the Montclair Egg Shop opens at 8:00 daily, seven days a week. Thanks for your interest.… Read more

    Do I need to make a reservation for outdoor seating?

    No, just walk up. On weekends there may be a short wait, during the week usually not.

    Is this place good for groups? We'll have about 10 people.

    Yes, you may need to wait a little bit but they definitely can. I do parties of 10 a couple times of year (this is our go to spot), for breakfast and they are always accommodating.

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