Great service, great food, good music, no complaints. Pastries are fresh, staff is attentive and well trained, and the atmosphere is cozy fast paced. It feels like your relatives kitchen that is well trained in the finest foods read more

So good. So fresh. Specials are always original and different. The best pancakes ever, also their biscuits are super good. You must try their burger. read more

The Corner - Blackened chicken wrap special - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Thanks to a fellow yelper's review, I made the very easy decision to take a drive out to Montclair to try out one item: The Corner's Chocolate Chip Cookie. Referenced as being similar to the heralded Levain Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie, which I've indulged in twice before, my decision to make the trip was quite easy being a Chocolate addict and Cookie Monster LOL. Note that these cookies are only sold starting at 2:30PM, which means you best get there on time! I arrived at 2:36PM only to be saddened to find out the first batch was already sold out! Luckily, the key word there was "first batch", as I was told another was in the oven. I asked the very friendly young lady behind the counter how long for the next batch to be ready and was told 15-20 minutes. I was allowed to reserve two cookies and come back in the aforementioned time frame. After a quick walk around the neighborhood, I was very happy to see my two cookies were graciously set aside and nestled inside a plastic container. The slight steam on the container revealed that these indeed just came from the oven. About 45 minutes later I quickly opened my container and had a nice slice of one cookie and it was excellent. Texture wise The Corner's cookie was spot on with Levain's with a soft, almost underdone/half-baked texture and a slightly crisp exterior. Chocolate chips were perfect as they were just on the edge of semi-soft gooey (you know it when you have to wipe of from your hands). However, I feel Levain's cookie is overall richer and more decadent, maybe from the use of additional butter or extra flavor imparted from the walnuts (the Corner's did not have any nuts), or maybe from the chocolate chips used (I've read that they use Guittard chocolate chips). Ultimately, Levain still is my cookie benchmark as it holds a special place in my heart and stomach, but the Corner's variant most certainly satisfied me and put a smile on my face! read more

The Corner - The 2:30pm Chocolate Chip Cookie. - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

If there was such a thing as half a star, this place would get 3.5 from me. It is way too small! Everyone is on top of each other! I came in here on a Thursday afternoon and there was a 15 min wait. Then they sat my friend and I in a long table with 2 other parties on both sides. My 1 year old was on my lap so I wasn't a fan of the tight seating situation. I found the menu to be kind of limited. My friend ordered the avocado toast with poached egg and said it wasn't anything special. I ordered the burger which was very good but I didn't love the horsestring fries. They were kind of hard to eat. It was kind of pricy too (which I expect from a restaurant In montclair but still). All in all I think there are better brunch places in the area and will probably not come back here. read more

The Corner - Burger with avocado and horsestring fries - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I was really excited to check out this place after hearing about their delicious pancakes. I was very impressed with the cute little restaurant space which had everyone at least 6 feet apart. On my first trip there I had the fresh berry pancakes with the apricots in vanilla syrup. They were amazing! So fluffy and with the addition of the syrup it practically melts in your mouth. The most pleasant surprise was the breakfast sandwich made on a buttermilk biscuit, which always has the right amount of crispness without ever being dry. The mix of egg, greens, garlic aioli, pickled red onions, (can add cheese + avocado) on that biscuit is basically perfection. I've gone back several times since to have the sandwich and pancakes and I have yet to get tired of the best breakfast/brunch options I've had in a really long time. They also have a variety of fresh juices. I loved the Bee's Knees juice which is a mix of apple, beet, ginger, and carrot. Highly recommend checking out this place for a good weekend brunch! read more

The Corner - Breakfast sandwich and Bees Knees Ft Breakfast tacos and Bells & Whistles - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Ah, for weeks, I kept seeing friends checking in at The Corner on my Yelp feed. The enthusiastic reviews pushed it high on my list of places to try out, so I finally did. I haveta say Yelpers -- huh? I'm assuming that The Corner is one of those places where it depends on what you get. I got a breakfast special -- grilled peachES and creamy cheese on rustic toast with prosciutto. I'm emphasizing the plural here, because it didn't even come with one peach's worth of fruit. When my meal came out, I looked down at two small slices of bread covered in cheese, prosciutto and one thin quarter slice of peach each. As an enthusiast of all creative fruit-themed brunch options, this was disappointing. Not to mention that the cheese was pretty bland and the portion size was more "side" than brunch entree, which seemed a bit much for $12. Finally, I'm not sure what roast they gave me, but nothing was memorable about the iced coffee except the price -- $4. (Shout-out to Red Eye down the street for their tastier brew!) That being said, the place is adorable, the service was fine and their toilet is from the future, so I'm sure you'll find something that pleases you. I love an over-expensive hipster joint with mason jars and excessive garnish as much as anyone -- but the food and drinks have to bring it! read more

The Corner - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Very Nice place to have breakfast/brunch/lunch snacks. Service is also great. I have tried from sandwiches to salads, definitely one of the hidden gems in montclair! Will definitely be going here again! read more

The place was cozy but very loud and very hard to have a conversation with anyone. Even the waiter had to come very close to our face to understand what we were ordering. It was Saturday breakfast/brunch type of place. We got there around 10:30am - the wait was 15/20 minutes tops. The waiters are friendly. I had the Smokey Brisket Hash (it really wasn't a Hash) the cornbread was amazing! I thought the brisket was way to big & hard to eat. Maybe if they served a smaller portion of brisket & made into Hash it would be much better. My husband had Avocado on toast with a two poached eggs he said combo was delicious but the bread was pretty hard to cut- other than that it was really. read more

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if there is someone you love, you should take them to The Corner. Clean operation. Delicious food.

Tapa-sized portions for not tapas pricing. Yes, some of the food is creative, but not so amazing as to justify $12 for two small slices of bread, two strips of prosciutto and forgettable ricotta. Also tried the onion dip with homemade potato chips - the chips were chewy, not crunchy and the dip tasted like heavy sour cream. Disappointing. Also tried the truffled eggs which was basically 3-4 small deviled eggs cut in half and drizzled in oil. It's not good when it tastes exactly the same as deviled eggs I've had at a work potluck. The service and ambiance was nice. Overall, I suppose I don't really "get" the enthusiasm Montclairians seem to have over this café. Fairer pricing and more memorable execution of the food itself in terms of portions and taste (rather than just a creative appearance on the menu and in presentation) would easily turn this into a 4-star establishment. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. We tried coming here about 8 months ago and with about 30 people waiting outside we decided to leave. What a mistake! Today for Mother's Day, we decided to wait. The wait was about 40 minutes for a party of 4 which really wasn't bad. The gentleman taking your name, was very nice and very honest about the wait time. We decided to try a variety of things including the Breakfast Sandwich, the pulled pork eggs Benedict and the crab eggs Benedict. Every thing we tried was outstanding. One additional thing that we tried were the shoestring fries. They were probably the best fries we have ever had. All the food was so fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend this place. You should be able to give bonus stars! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. I haven't been this please with breakfast since my last visit to my mom's house. I ordered baked eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice. The flavors of the baked eggs with the queso fresco were just brilliant. The crunchy tortilla at the bottom with beans and sauce made it exquisite. I'm so pleased with this restaurant can't wait to try other things in the menu. read more

The Corner - Baked eggs yum!!! - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Very trendy spot with cool decor, but way over priced for what you are eating. The Corner looks like a cool SoHo restaurant in NYC, which I can understand one reason why people frequent here. We decided to come and try something new for breakfast and since this place had had such awesome reviews we were like what they heck. They have alot of options to choose from such as fresh juices, hamburgers, breakfast. I decided to have the Breakfast Sandwich, which was actually quite tasty with the garlic aioli..uuummm good. It was made with buttermilk biscuit, cured bacon, eggs, garlic aioli, onions, fresh greens which was a cool combination, but the ratio of biscuit to protein and egg was 4:1. The portion size was fine for me, but the price of the sandwich was way too much. The coffee was good and strong which is just how i like it. My better half enjoyed his sandwich and avocado toast, but was glad he ordered both because he would have been hungry and grouchy. I would to give this place a higher rating, but the price is definitely making me hold back even though the sandwich combination was cool idea. read more

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I came here for breakfast on a Wednesday morning. I was the first customer. They opened at 8am. I had my pick of any table. I think seating would be very limited on the weekends. I ordered the biscuit and berry pancakes for my entrees. I got an americano to sip on. The biscuit was huge but very bland without butter and the jam it comes with. I wishes they would have heated it prior to bringing it out on a cold morning for me. The pancakes comes with the vanilla syrup. I should have asked for the syrup on the side. It was too sweet for me..my sipping coffee was finished with my gulps. I would come back during off peak hours and try to get a savory and sweet item to help balance my meal. I would normally give this type of review 3 stars but the service was very attentive. Although, I was the only customer for the first 15 mins of opening. Credit card accepted. Didn't check out the bathroom. I liked the pipework along the window. read more

Excellent staff, menu, food prep, drinks! Thanks so much for always being a fun brunch spot!

I decided to give The Corner another shot after a previous 3 star response, as I had decided to invite a very ~handsome~ guy with me. Everything was different this time, the food was aweeeeesome. I had the baked eggs and they were super tasty. The bill for us was incredibly reasonable and the atmosphere was super fun. Will be going back! read more

Great little spot and foods amazing! My bf and I both loved it. We recommend getting there early as the wait is always sooo long

Ok. The food here definitely gets five stars. Imaginative, delicious, local, terrific. I've never said this before, but the noise level, the crowded, cramped atmosphere, and the almost *legendary* wait times make me never want to return. I may return on off hours someday, but in this place's current state, no chance. read more

Great service; food was delicious. It's a small and cozy place with homemade style food. I had breakfast; it was perfect.

I enjoy having breakfast here with my family, the service and food has always been spot on and I have been more than pleased with how delicious the food has been, full of flavor you can tell it's made from the heart and the restaurant prides itself in each and everything that they do. The ambiance is superb you feel comfortable from the moment you step in, I welcome any yelper to visit this restaurant if they would like to have a great meal and a wonderful time. read more

Made our way to the corner for breakfast on Thursday morning and it was surprisingly packed! Must have been the gorgeous weather. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive. We ordered the breakfast sandwich and the baked eggs. The breakfast sandwhich was great; that biscuit (delicious) and my baked eggs will definitely have me returning! read more

The Corner - Breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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We went on a busy Sunday so we waited a typical 20 minutes to be seated. We were sat in the middle of a communal table which isn't a big deal. The big deal was that the group sitting next to us was served and had attentive service and was prioritized over us. People coming in to be seated after us were also served before us. What did they do to remedy the situation? The offer us a goddamn scone. One scone. Between two people. We waited over an hour for our food but ultimately did not want to give them our money anymore. We walked out in front of the manager and the manager showed no sympathy and did not even offer any apologies. Will not be going to The Corner again. read more

Like everything they have, the service is also nice. The toasts with avocado are awesome, I haven't eaten anything there that I do not like. The only thing I do not like is that they close too early for my liking, but other than that it is an excellent place. read more

The service here was AMAZING!! Everyone was so kind and attentive! Not only that but their food was delicious. I had the salmon Benedict dish and bees juice - all delicious!! I also got pastries for my office and everyone finished them. Highly recommend, this place gets packed so seating might be an issue but they are very accommodating. read more

The Corner - Juice - bee's - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

What a cute place and close to my hometown. It's almost like being in a hipster SF/NYC spot but in Jersey. :) There's a bit of a wait but the service and food are great! You can order a coffee/drink while you wait so just come ready to hang out. All of us enjoyed what we got. I got the toast sampler which was perfect because I can never decide which one I want. And the portions were more than I expected so even better. I'd go back next time I visit the family. read more

our favorite Sunday brunch spot! We go to church around here and try to stop by after. We usually wait about a half hour for 2 people. I love the salmon toast, today I got regular avocado toast. The pastry basket is always so good, today I got pancakes instead so yummy!! I Zlove that they serve la colombe coffee, now also available on tap! There's always a wait, and I wish they had the no wait app like other local places. read more

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This is a great place for Brunch. The food is fresh and healthy. The portions are small, but the menu options are reasonably priced. They also serve freshly made juices and have a variety of coffee and tea options. The wait to be seated was about 20 minutes. The place is small; we were seated right next to other people. However, there is also outside seating available, which is probably better. read more

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I recently tried The Corner and I'm ready to go back. We came at the perfect time (weekday brunch) and didn't have to wait for a table but I would not be surprised if the restaurant was packed during the weekends. We were overwhelmed with the menu because of how GOOD everything sounded (and looked just by glancing around at other tables). As tough as the decision was, we decided on a Kougin-Amann, fresh berry pancakes, and the grilled taleggio sandwich (we added bacon) with a cup of roasted tomato soup. -The Kougin-Amann was served warm and came quickly. If you take a buttery and flaky croissant and caramelize the crust, you have a Kougin-Amann. It was delicious. -The fresh berry pancakes were thick and fluffy. I loved the texture of the pancakes and the pancakes had a great light flavor. I found the syrup on the sweet side but the fresh berries stuffed in the pancakes toned down the sweetness. -The grilled taleggio sandwich was delicious, especially with bacon added. The roasted tomato soup was a great complement to the richness of the sandwich (thanks to the truffle oil). All in all, the food was very fresh and very delicious. Both the breakfast and the ambience of The Corner will help you start your day right. I will definitely be back soon! read more

The Corner - Fresh berry pancakes and a grilled taleggio sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place has such amazing food but I can't wait until they expand. Whenever I think about going here I have to consider the time of day and whether it will be too crowded because it's so popular! However their service is great and friendly and we always feel welcome, even when it is busy. FANTASTIC avocado toast and salads! read more

I must of been dumb/stupid because I tend to drive past this place all the time and barely knew it was here. I love going to Montclair because it's sooo many food places here. Thank god, I don't live in Montclair because I would spend so much money on food it would be crazy. This is gonna be my new breakfast spot to go to because I had to take off my previous favorite spot because the food has been low key trash the past few times I've gone. Good food and my waiter was really cool. read more

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Best brunch / breakfast place of all time! Definitely my favorite. I love the servers they are so attentive and sweet. The food was fantastic and the Menu is perfect. read more

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I cant believe that I didn't write a previous review, I was visiting from California a few years back and happened to stay in Montclair where we discovered this cute little place that we coordinated our most recent stay to be close to The Corner. Our server was named Timothy and he was very sweet, very attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and added avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. They have these amazing cookies that they bake fresh everyday at noon and 2:30PM. We went in on Tuesday and preordered 12 cookies to pick up on Wednesday. Very good place! they have great cappuccinos and lattes. Oh! I almost forgot! they have a heated toilet seat which was nice. read more

Solid place in Montclair far away enough from the hustle to find parking! Be prepared for a weekend wait though - we waited about an hour for a table of 4 outside on a Saturday arriving at 12. The staff was nice and calm for such a busy place. Ordered a juice at the counter while waiting (Fields of Green). It was ok, but not the best juice I've had. My friend got a cold brew coffee and stated the same. All 4 of us ended up getting avocado toast on the multigrain instead of rustic bread. The multigrain was delicious and so was the avocado and egg. The waitress did forget one person's egg, but did apologize, get it to us quickly and take the egg part off the bill. Nice enough! My friends got Shoestring Fries and liked them too. Would return here on a day when there's no wait, but definitely wouldn't wait an hour again. read more

The Corner - Avocado toast (on multigrain) with poached eggs - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Every time I've come, the staff is vibrant and just staffed with nice people, the quality ingredients of the food and quality of the drinks is never compromised and I feel really satisfied that I'll be eating well, welcomed, and treated well. read more

ADORABLE! Everything in here is wonderful from the ambiance, the food, to the service. We came early on a Saturday morning and were sat within 10 minutes. The staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions, and the food was hot, fresh, and unique. I didn't get to try any juices this time but will definitely go back to try! read more

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I had a great experience coming here for brunch. We came on a Sunday around 12:30 I think and sat down right away. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. We ordered the brisket special and the panne tone French toast. Both were delicious and well presented! We also had a matcha latte and mocha which were good too, although didn't stay hot as long as we would have liked. The ambience of the place is fun and casual. They have a lot of other great options for brunch and juices so I will have to come back to try some more soon! read more

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This place is a must try ! Really cozy cafe with an awesome menu. 4 stars for the wait time for the food to arrive - a tad too long in my opinion but other than that this place Is great. I got the prosciutto buratta toast which was full of flavor. The grilled strawberries added a really nice sweetness to the toast. Truffle deviled eggs were yum!! My friend got to avocado toast w/ poached eggs - I had half. I would say the plate looks absolutely appetizing but the flavor was a little short to my expectation. A little too bland, think it needed some salt. Acai bowl was okay- I think a little too much yogurt a little too less acai but none the less was refreshing. Definitely would recommend!! read more

The Corner - The poach explosion looked too good not to capture - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This is the cutest brunch spot in Montclair. The staff are extremely friendly here...however, it's best to come early on the weekends as it tends to get crowded pretty quickly as the environment is very intimate. I've dined here twice - most recently in January. I had the vegetable hash (sweet potato, zucchini, cauliflower, beets with poached eggs, avocado and chicken apple sausage. VERY GOOD! I will be here much more often ...especially as the weather breaks. read more

Came here upon discovering this hipster-looking cafe on Yelp to see if it lived up to the hype. Verdict: exceeds expectations! I had a party of 5 with me but we were seated within 5 minutes, despite the fairly small size of the place. The waiters were all so charming that even I was swooning... And the food certainly left a statement on its own. The main highlight for me was fresh berry pancake. I did NOT expect to have the best pancake of my life here! It takes around 20 minutes to prepare but it's well worth the wait. It was perfectly sweetened and absurdly fluffy. Definitely check this place out when you have the time! read more

The Corner - Fresh berry pancake with some other things - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place is always packed but trust me it's worth the wait. Everything I've ever ordered has been delicious and the staff is friendly and very helpful. Make sure to try the pastry platter if you're interested in sampling a few treats. read more