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    Sankofa Cafe

    4.9 (27 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Caramel latte with almond milk (after several sips)
    Giselle S.

    Sankofa Cafe has a welcoming ambiance. There are several seating options. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival. Our drinks were very tasty and made to our liking. The banana bread was sooo yummy! It was a wonderful compliment to our chai, mocha and caramel latte beverages. What a wonderful addition to the area!

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    First of all, I love the design of the cafe. You can tell that their intention was to provide a welcoming and safe space to spend some time. The staff were very friendly and attentive! One of my favorite elements of the cafe was the Library! I love that you can actually get a book and read while having your coffee or whatever your choice! The owner Jessica is a Phenomenal Woman and the Absolute Best! She was very thoughtful in how she put this amazing cafe together. I will definitely be back and will bring friends!

    Decor - A cafe interior features a light green wall with a circular, multicolored artwork and a quote above it, with a black cabinet below and large windows.
    Enviasia M.

    Came for a mid day matcha break from work and this was the perfect cafe! The croissant was very fresh and tasty, we ordered a lavender matcha and a caramel matcha both with oat milk and they did not disappoint. We appreciated the calm and quiet atmosphere, the afrocentric style added a very "homey" feel. Service was quick!

    Jay N.

    This place was great. I was highly satisfied with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff the various coffees and teas on the menu were excellent.the place with decorated with historical markers. It was an adventure and good tasting food and excellent service and history. I enjoyed my visit. I highly recommend you give it a try . A lot of.

    for sale blends - Coffee bags from Flow Shares Coffee Roasters and tea packages are arranged on a wooden shelf in a cafe setting.
    Alexandria L.

    the drinks are phenomenal and the staff is great. chill vibes throughout the shop too. would definitely recommend to sit and relax for a bit.

    Iced caramel latte w/ almond milk and a chocolate chip cookie.
    Cupcakes J.

    Beautifully decorated, wonderful barista, excellent service, really good coffee, amazing cookies! This is my new go to spot.

    Jennifer N.

    What a sweet little gem! Fantastic addition to Montclair! Great coworking space! Love the beautiful decor, warm vibe and very friendly staff! Will be back again and again!

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    We are thrilled to have a wonderful cafe in the south end now! Great coffee and lovely atmosphere with a lot of seating.

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    2 years ago

    Lovely neighborhood spot. Really nice atmosphere and great people. Good breakfast options.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent coffee, excellent service, great atmosphere. This will be a routine/frequent spot.

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    2 years ago

    Such a beautiful space, love the people and the coffee is incredible. Would definitely could come back again as soon as possible.

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    The coffee is great, the snacks are tasty and vibe inside is super chill and cool... love this place. Hidden gem in Montclair.

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    Tried for the first time today. Great coffee; great service; beautiful space - a great addition to Montclair.

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    The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the coffee and pastries are AMAZING!

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    Sweet Trail Cafe

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    This place has some good options, but it is more expensive than your average coffee shop. The first…read morething I noticed when I popped in was the menu was on a very fast rotation so that it was pretty difficult to read. I asked if they had a physical copy, which they did not. So even though they went digital only, they had no listed prices, which is annoying, especially if there was a line. It's just not the most ideal ordering experience. I did get a hazelnut frappe ($6.50) which was sweet and very thick. I was tempted and gave into a cinnamon role ($7.50) which they warmed up. Both were perfect sweet treats and didn't taste odd being vegan. The roll was huge. I probably shouldn't have gotten both because it was decadent, but they both rocked. There are a few chairs by the window, but there isn't a lot of space inside. The order did take a while to prepare, but it was interesting to try.

    Intentionally looked up Black Owned coffee shops in the area and Sweet Trail Cafe was the closest…read moreso that's where I wound up. It's angled on a the corner of Broad and Belleville (which is cool bc of how it's situated) and when you walk in you know you're stepping a bit back in time bc some of the original features of the building are still evident which makes for a warm welcome. There's plenty of seating available if you want to stay and people watch out the window or post up and do a little work with a cushioned window seat and table. I didn't even realize they were vegan until the wonderful woman stated it as I inquired about the dairy choices (so this was my first time having a vegan iced coffee). I went with the Crème Brûlée iced with oat milk and it HIT! It was seriously one of the most delicious iced coffees I've ever had (& I drink a lot of iced coffee). I will certainly be back to support this business and I need everyone else to pay them a visit too bc they should have a lot more foot traffic on a Wednesday morning.

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