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The 3rd Wave Cafe

4.0 (174 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
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Stephanie F.

Love this cafe. The food selections are fantastic and nutritious. My first time I've visited this cafe I tried their crepes which were * chefs kiss * Now, I'm becoming a regular for their green juice and smoothies. My current favorite is PB&J shake.. 10/10. The staff is delightful, kind and always greets you with a smile and suggestion. Inside the cafe, there's plenty if seating and beautiful decorations. MUST VISIT.

Will O.

Great food !!! Good service The ambiance was relaxing and good music I would definitely come back

So Light Crepe is So Good!!!
Diane C.

Update: Recently informed of new management since last year. The menu has been scaled down. The food is still very good. The Chicken Ave Club made on a panini is a winner! But, I really miss the "So Light Crepe" from the menu." The interior is prettily decorated with colorful flowers. Large parking area is still available.

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Michael M.

For drinks and sandwiches. Nice staff . Cute interior. Just overpriced! Expect to pay $-5 for two drinks of juice plus tip.

Citrus Salmon
Gianna V.

Service was good, food tasted clean and was light. Juice was natural. Atmosphere has the potential of being really cute and modern, but is slacking slightly. Perfect for bringing your computer and doing work or studying. The menu options are plenty full and so are the drinks. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner options. Would consider going again!!

Basic crepe
Laura V.

The place seems to be run by high school students and they do the best they can. In regards to the food though the crepes were chewy and not light or airy. The breakfast sandwich it's a great idea to have it on a brioche bun but they overcooked the Turkey bacon and it was definitely missing some salt or pepper on the eggs.

China B.

I found this hidden gem because I always go to the church next-door. I always knew it was a cute little cafe but never knew how great it was. a friend recommended me this café and I will say some things are a little over priced but overall the food is delicious. staff is very helpful and friendly and the place is always nicely decorated and always clean. definitely recommend coming here after a good worship service!!

Chicken Mozzarella Crepe - Grilled chicken, mozzarella, plum tomatoes, baby spinach and pesto sauce
Crystal H.

Fresh food paired with service and a smile! The Island Açaí Bowl is my favorite dish. Beautiful presentation, fresh fruits and the crunch of granola. We were surprised by the size of the crepe and how much flavor was packed into it! Highly recommend this spot and be advised, the local church keeps this spot very busy on Sunday mornings!

Danielle F.

This is my absolute favorite go to spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The owner Tony and his beautiful wife are so awesome! Their food is extremely fresh and their juices are great after a workout (kings court next door). Their prices are great for the quality of food! My favorite item on their menu has to be the Nutella crepe for my sweet cravings, but honestly all their food is fresh and delicious! They have great breakfast specials as well! Thank you for making food so yummy and conversations so fun! Side note : I felt super comfortable with their Covid protocols ! Kudos !!!

Crepe and smoothies
Anna S.

Haven't been here since it first opened several years ago. The menu and staff has expanded. I am happy to see this cafe has survived. The crepes, coffee, smoothies and avacado toast we had were good and nicely plated. The space is clean with decent amount of tables. Feels relaxing and low key for good convetsation with friends. There is sufficent parking since it is located in Kings Court so that's a plus. Overall, will come back again.

Exotic sweet crepe
Victoria L.

If a Groupon is still available, I highly recommend purchasing it so you can get a taste of what this place has to offer! [Heads up: you'll have to pay tax after using your Groupon, but it's not even a dollar.] Right next to King's Court in Lyndhurst! Work out, eat healthy! ;) My new favorite place to get coffee and a bite to eat! I used a Groupon for 1 sweet crepe, coffee/tea, and 2 scoops of gelato. Exotic crepe: blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, & raspberry sauce - I can't blame them that kiwis aren't yet in season, so they weren't ripe enough to be eaten. However, that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing! The crepe was thin and tasty. Blueberries and raspberries were the perfect amount of sweetness. The raspberry sauce added a hint of flavor, and it wasn't too sweet! Overall, delicious crepe! Coffee: I opted for chocolate hazelnut flavored coffee based on the recommendation of the person taking orders. Delicious! Definitely taste the flavor. And...it's organic coffee! Gelato: I'm saving it for later! I chose pistachio and vanilla bean. :) They have booth and counter seating for dining in. It is on the small side, but it wasn't busy when I went in on a Sunday around 11am. They make everything in store including the pastries and soup. Soup has no preservatives, artificial flavor/coloring, etc! Prices aren't outrageous, either. Definitely reasonable and affordable, especially for the quality. They have a pretty extensive menu for such a small place (e.g., savory crepes, paninis, espresso beverages, fruit/veggie smoothies, spinach cakes, soup, croissants, etc etc). I will be returning to taste the rest of the menu! To be honest, I didn't expect this place to be that great, but I'm glad it is!! They also have a loyalty card for beverages!

Please let them take your money. The food is so amazing the staff are so kind. The atmosphere is cute & the wait isn't long. 12/10 would recommend. Bathrooms are also clean which is a plus

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Friendly staff and great healthy options! Love their pitaya bowls, green juices and avocado salad!

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Don't really eat there...I go for the coffee...and it's good! Organic, flavored, and gourmet offerings. Delicious coffee!

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My go to for açaí/playa bowls. But not any competition in the area. Food average. Friendly service

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Great food, awesome staff. Love the "honey I'm nuts," "Ecuadorian club," coffee and juices. Paulette doesn't know what she's talking about.

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Have been going here since opening day, highly recommended. Organic healthy options available and always clean! Excellent service!

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Very tasty food , always fresh ! The staff is very nice & friendly, the menu has many great options ! A great choice in healthy food :)

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This place is amazing!!!! Had the savory crepe - melted in my mouth!! Great service- great food great everything

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Great place. Fresh food friendly atmosphere many organic choices. Everything's fresh. Plenty of parking. Tony only uses the best ingredients

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Awesome crêpes and coffee. They also have juices and other stuff. Check it out if you're in the area.

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I have been here a few times since my girlfriend likes their crepes. The food is good, but the prices aren't worth it.

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3.5(209 reviews)
1.0 mi
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The food that I enjoyed at the Sugar Tree Cafe was ABSOLUTELY a 10 out of 10. I ordered the build…read moreyour own omelet and avocado toast sounds simple, but! It was everything but! simple. The food was AMAZING . The best omelet and avocado toast i have ever had hands DOWN!!!!! Seasoned perfectly, the omelet was cooked to perfection and the Avocado toast with a mixed green salad and a roasted tomato on the side was soooooo flavorful I had to give the chef his props. As we southerns say, "This food is so good it will make you want to SLAPPPP! YO MAMA" LoL . Hat off to chef. MALCOLM Who I realized was the same gentleman that held the door for me and GENTLEMANLY! like also helped me to my seat ty. I then was greeted by the most polite waitress named Victoria B. Who also went above and beyond to welcome us, introduced herself and, made us feel totally comfortable. Victoria B's. customer service was truly exceptional. Overall the Service at the Sugar Tree Cafe started for us before we even entered the Cafe 10 out of 10 from me for everyone. Ohhh!!! and I must mention that a lovely lady came over and sat next to us, she boldly but in a friendly manner asked? So! how's the food here, i thaught she was new here like myself. As a new customer I immediately started bragging about my awesome food, service and, how beautiful the Cafe was. We laughed and talked for a good while, come to find out!!! she was one of the Founders of the Sugar Tree Cafe! totaly an AMAZING Woman thank you for such a great conversion, taking the time to listen and, asking was there anything that they could do to better accommodate us in the future. I was totally satisfied with everything, my Daughter is a pescaterian who offered suggestions that would accommodate her style of eating but they did go above and beyond to accommodate her by cooking her some salmonthat was not on the menu ty Chef Malcolm and VictoriaB. The Founder continued to listened and thank here. The Ambiance is enchanting you absolutely have to see it the photo showing the Cafe don't do it justice! it's so beautiful and cozy relaxing and calming 10 out of 10 aswell ABSOLUTELY HIGHLY RECOMENDED. Thank you for such a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT SUGAR TREE CAFE HATS OF TO YOU Oh the main level i forgot to take a video of but its the picture you see with the BEAUTIFUL flowers hanging from the ceiling soooo enchanting.

Came here last Sunday with my family. I think it's under new management or ownership. Menu is…read moredifferent there's new items. You have to wait to be seated now and you get a server. Honestly they took really long to follow up on us and etc although it wasn't busy but they were nice. I had the French toast sandwhich with eggs and bacon honest hated it lol. The bread is too thick and way too sweet and the eggs and cheese wet weird with their texture. My girl had the chicken sandwhich it was good and my niece had the Mac and cheese. Not great. Our coffees were good though I would try it again though. Maybe the chef wasn't having a good day. Place is beautiful inside

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4.5(1.3k reviews)
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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.

I ordered my omelette to go, so I didn't get the full sit-down experience and I'm keeping that in…read moremind with my review. I customized it with cheddar cheese, bacon, and onion. Unfortunately, something about it didn't sit right with my stomach, and the cheese tasted a little off to me. I also ordered a chai latte, but it was pretty plain. It mostly tasted like tea and milk rather than the spiced, flavorful chai I was expecting. Maybe the experience would have been different dining in, so I'd be open to trying them again and ordering something else next time.

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Whisk It All - Ham Solo Croissant Sandwich and Iced Latte

Whisk It All

4.6(21 reviews)
3.6 mi

My 13 yr old and I went here for sandwiches and lattes. The restaurant was very clean and the…read moreservice was excellent. My child had the avocado toast with a fried egg and I had the tuna sandwich on a croissant. Both sandwich sandwiches were delicious and reasonably priced. We also had a Matcha latte and mocha latte. Those were amazing as well. There were convenient charging stations at each table but you have to bring your own charging cable. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

I love exploring cafes to work/study from! Whisk It All is a local family-owned bakery and cafe…read more It's easy to miss since it's on a quiet residential street in Glen Ridge. There's free street parking right up front. I've been here twice and both visits were positive experiences. The cafe is small, but cozy. The greenery and natural lighting make it a welcoming space to meet up with a friend over coffee and pastries or to study. There's a few tables, a couch, and stool seating facing the window. There's also free wifi and outlets. The tables are on the smaller side and the cafe isn't that big, so it's probably not best for large groups. Their menu is simple and a bit limited. Honestly... I prefer it that way! They have your core espresso drinks and a few paninis and croissant sandwiches. They bake their own pastries fresh on the premises. I recommend trying their cookies - they are huge, soft, and chewy! They also specialize in custom cakes for special occasions. Everything is reasonably priced. Baristas are sweet and efficient. They make some tasty iced lattes! The espresso is strong, but not too bitter. It has just the right balance of coffee and milk. I recently tried the Ham Solo sandwich ($10) which included scrambled egg, ham, cheddar, and avocado on a croissant with a side of chips. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't order it again. The egg was dry and the ham and cheese tasted like those cheap, pre-sliced ones from grocery stores. If I lived closer, I could see myself stopping by more often. Check them out if you're in the area!

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4.1(559 reviews)
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Any old-timers out there remember when this was The Nutley Pub? (As one Yelper wrote, "Not the…read moreclassiest bar but..." - which perfectly summed up the last place.) Now going strong for well over a decade (?!) - Cowan's is classy and cool and leans into its strengths. Easily the hippest and most-happening spot in Nutley (and the surrounding towns) for the 'mature crowd' that's probably more interested in mash and hops and wort than getting hammered and making bad decisions at last call. The (ever rotating) beers on tap are stellar. The selection of bottles (of the harder stuff) on the picturesque back bar are eye-catching (even if I never heard of half of them). (After a few visits I still haven't tried the food. One of these days I'll get around to that, I promise.) Recommended, for sure.

Came to cowans for there haunting dining experience. We got the root beer bbq wings , crispy…read morechicken shawarma egg rolls, and steak frites. The perfect lineup for a night out! Personally I enjoyed the chicken shawarma egg rolls the most ... the root beer bbq wings were decent however the steak frites was my least favorite it was bit too charred for me! Nonetheless the service provided was excellent. Kimberly was sweet and attentive . Also suggest getting the tangled web if you like a fruity drink. Def make reservations you won't regret the ambiance and vibes!

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4.1(17 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Food was delicious and plentiful service was professional and friendly. The physical place was…read morevery clean and well organized. I enjoyed my meal

Restuarant 101 . Always KNOW your seating Capacity : Reservations & Walk-ins ratio…read more Epic Failure in this area . When you try to appease everyone , you please no one . I had made reservations 2 weeks ago to come see a World Cup Match , as i have done in many cultural places with Amazing experiences . Up till tonight . I was given a make shift table cramped up the bar and in front of a crowded line waiting to be seated . These ppl literally were hovering over me for most of my meal if not leaning on my table . The wait staff barely had space to move around the table so my head was elbowed , chair kicked multiple times by the waiters . The food was 5-6/10 . We ordered Churrasco in a salad bowl . I requested my meat medium rare . Surveying the room , i already knew at this capacity it was a huge ask to get it right . Sure enough , i barely touched my meal . We ordered similar dish but with shrimp 6/10 . Our appetizer was guacamole with plantain chips . The portion served was small . i didn't bother to ask for dessert . I had been to other restuarant for watch parties where the managers knew when to curtail the flow of patrons . For the enjoyment and safety of the people in the dining area . Something for this place to consider .

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3.8(291 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Very good bagel place A little pricey but fresh and soft…read more Always fresh and service was very good and The place is cool looking on the inside

I've been wanting to come here for a while because I liked that it's a bagel shop that looks like…read moreit used to be a fire station or something. I love the ambiance inside as well. It's huge with a lot of seating. They have a nice selection of bagels, spreads, sandwiches/wraps, beverages and other items. I ordered an egg everything bagel with bacon, egg, cheese, hash brown & salt, pepper, ketchup. I was excited to see egg everything because not every bagel shop has that option! Unfortunately I took my food to-go and when I opened my bagel from the foil it was just a regular everything bagel. Not a big deal, but the ticket even said egg everything so not sure what happened. It was also quite dry, any ketchup that was on there got soaked up by the hash brown. My boyfriend ordered a breakfast burrito and really enjoyed it though! The frappe was pretty good. I ordered it because I thought it would be frozen and it was a hot day, but I learned Greek frappes are not served that way! We also grabbed a lil coffee cake brownie thing from the counter which was fine. I would say overall, based on this experience, the ambiance and decor of this place kind of outshine the food and service. I feel like at a place called BGL the bagels should be the star of the show ya know? I'd return to try some of their unique cream cheese options or maybe a wrap since their menu is so extensive!

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