The Tea Store

My friend insisted on stopping here for 1 item, and im so glad we did. Is Dez leaving a 5 star item…read morefor 1 item? Yes, mam. i highly suggest you get the espresso milkshake. its not too thick, you do not have to wait for it to melt. the shake itself is creamy. they blend this with 100% italian espresso, not just milk. So if you're looking for that kick, look no further. keep in mind they have other seasonal flavors of the gelato to blend in for the shake. you can also buy tubs of the gelato in the freezer off to the side I also grabbed a red velvet cookie, i didnt hate this, but felt it was a little dry. I will gladly come back for the house made cannolli and another espresso milkshake.

Really creamy gelato. Tried the espresso stracciatella and definitely would want to explore other…read moreflavors.

Small Gelato Cup (~$5): half strawberry & half pistachio

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Bijoux French Pastry

4.6

(87 reviews)

I was welcomed at the shop. They were busy but excited pained they'd be with me in a minute. It's a…read moresmall shop with room to sit outside. I took my goodies home. The pastries are delicious! I especially love their personal sized pastries! You can share one between 2 people because they are so decadent!

Wanted to get some coffee and sweets with two other people and came across this pastry shop…read more There were a few seating which was available by what looked like a "hallway"(?) but we didnt really mind as there was no heavy foot traffic. their chocolate (opera) cake was really good and their lemon Madeleine too! brought more for home along with their canneles. The raspberry pistachio croissant was pretty but im just not a raspberry fan in general and found the filling to be quite tarty. for drinks, I got their Mocha latte and enjoyed that as well. If I ever stop by again im definitely getting those madeleines one more time!

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Sweet Kitchen

Really cute cozy cafe with deserts and quick bites. Place is so cute and small you order upfront…read morewhat you want they have a variety of deserts and coffees . I got the matcha latte but they have a wide selection of deserts as well . My friend had the eclair it was excellent , I also loved that they had a lot of gluten free options ! Both desert and coffee is excellent.

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.

Sunny Avocado Croissant

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Qahwah House

4.6

(34 reviews)

Came here with a friend for some chai and a nice convo. The…read morestaff is incredibly friendly and, once they knew it was my first time trying display, they explained to me what goes into making their chai and how it is truly authentic. They have a pretty big space in a warming environment, which makes you want to stay to chitchat, work from there, or just sit with yourself and enjoy your beverage. I didn't get to try any of their pastries, but I definitely will give them a try next time I come!

Street parking only, and it was packed with people when we came, but the space inside is huge with…read morereally good lighting and plenty of seating. Came here to try out the coffee and was pleasantly surprised to find out the coffee is Yemeni style. The coffee was incredibly fragrant, rich, and thick...definitely different than espresso, but in the best way possible. Overall, it was a really great experience. Even the desserts were a hit and paired perfectly with the drinks. Despite how busy it was, the atmosphere was still nice to sit and hang out in.

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Chip City

I shouldn't have so much sugar, but I can't deny Chip City and their baked fresh to order,…read moreooey-gooey soft cookie goodness. Plus, my husband is a fan of their dairy-free chocolate chip cookies, so the Montclair location is a late-night haunt. My dude sticks to his usual order, but I like to try out the limited recipes when they drop. My favorite so far has been Strawberry Shortcake Chip Crookie. Heads up, the crookies are really like muffins. Anytime I've gone inside the shop to pick-up, the people behind the counter are always friendly and have a good vibe. Love this sweets shop in Montclair!

Cookies are well made and served warm! Good Selection. I…read moreliked how the cookies are crispy around the edges and soft in the middle A little bit on the sweet side but overall taste is good

Chocolate chip & peanut butter blackout feat. Reese's Pieces

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Guerriero Gelato & Cake

4.1

(38 reviews)

1.2 mi

Chocolate Chocolate Chip…read more If you are a chocolate lover, get this. Most times it's difficult for me to pick a flavor because I want it all, but thanks to the gentleman that helped me select this flavor that evening... 'twas the perfect decadent treat after a very long day. I love the location. It's cute and quaint but can use some sweeping and table wiping though. The chocolate chocolate chip was creamy and rich!

Ordered: Junior Scoop (~$5): Banana Oreo…read more Aya's take: We stopped by for a quick dessert after dinner and upon entering, I was surprised with how spacious this place is. Plenty of seating and great for hot summer days! I was pretty full and was happy they have a Junior Scoop option. I immediately gravitated to the Banana Oreo flavor which had real banana flavor (not the artificial Laffy Taffy type) along with the Oreos which meshed some rich, smooth, and slightly buttery flavors. I can tell it wasn't as fresh but overall, it was decent especially for the price. Good try; I would try their gelatos next time!

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Cafe Giotto

... we went back to Montclair doing our "Thursday" thing. Cafe Giotto was the first and only stop…read more Same great atmosphere and same great staff. I admit I maybe over doing it but the soup of the day and sandwich I had was outstanding.

***3 1/2 stars***…read more Yesterday I decided on a total whim to just grab lunch here before seeing Disclosure Day across the street. I've walked by a gazillion times, usually in the mid-afternoon or evening when the place is really jumping (at least based on the outdoor seating situation). This time around, I came for an early lunch around 11:30am when there were only a few other people sitting down and I had my pick of indoor or outdoor seating. I didn't get much of a look at the interior during my brief trip inside, but it seemed pleasant enough. Morally I didn't have much of a choice though but to sit outside at their communal picnic tables, given that it was sunny and 72. You do the math. As most of my solo eating adventures go, the service was excellent. It definitely helped that it wasn't busy, but both waitresses on the premises were super attentive and I ordered my meal literally within 30 seconds of sitting down. I wasn't on a hardcore schedule (my movie wasn't for an hour and 15 minutes) but I was in and out in probably 20-25 minutes, which is just wild for a legit sit-down meal. Top marks all around. I liked that they kept a bottle of tap at my table too; just efficient there. As soon as I saw gnocchi on the menu, my decision was made. I went with the gnocchi al pomodoro off the lunch entree menu, which was honestly just okay. This is usually a dish I really enjoy, and while it was clearly fresh (the chunks of mozzy are a nice touch) it was pretty bland and tasteless. It's extremely rare for me to look around for seasoning, but I did here (and didn't see any within range, so let it go). Honestly very surprising. The gnocchi itself was fine, but the pieces were so small it was actually difficult to eat/get them onto the fork tines. I had to scoop most of them up, and it was a slow process. Not the biggest deal in the world (the gnocchi was tasty in and of itself) but just a slight annoyance. The price point was fine; with tip, I paid a little over $20, which is on par for Montclair. Maybe it was just an off day/lunch, but I think the play is to come back for dinner with a bottle of wine and get a different dish. This place is very popular (during my brief meal, several people walked by openly declaring they were going to stop by later to eat) so perhaps a few grains of salt here, which would have been nice to add to my dish.

Fried Chicken Caesar Salad and a Lemon Soda

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Absolute Zero Ice Cream

This was by far my favorite roll ice cream place because they were generous with the extras. The…read moreNutella was ample and tasted amazing thick and partially frozen with the rolls. The strawberry Nutella banana was excellent!

The only word I can use to describe this ice cream is ASTONISHING!…read moreI had tried rolled ice cream before but hadn't found a place in NJ that served it, not that I moved to Montclair, I came across this place and had to try it - let me tell you, it did not disappoint!! The ice cream is $8.50 no matter what flavor you get, and it includes as many toppings as you want - which to me seems like a fantastic deal. I got the "Me Want Cookie" ice cream with fudge and pretzels ... and WOW! The way they mix the ice cream just enhances the oreo flavor but without taking away from the sweet cream they use. The place has tables and a "bar" for people to sit on, as well as some outside seating. The people who served us were really nice and got us our ice cream pretty quickly despite the place being packed. This is now my favorite ice cream place in town!

Me Want Cookie Ice Cream

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Tous Les Jours

3.8

(29 reviews)

This is another chain French-Asian bakery/cafe but why I think this spot is worth a try is their…read moreincredibly clean, open, bright, and spacious seating area. It is the perfect spot to do some work while enjoying a hot beverage and a bakery snack. It's grab and go style for the bakery options. I tried the pain au chocolat and the spinach feta croissant. Both were good, not amazing. I tried the lavender oat latte which was nice.

Service was genuinely friendly and there's ample seating for groups. The decor is quite modern and…read moretastefully decorated. I got the vanilla chocolate cream donut, which was very airy and delicious, along with the iced tiramisu latte which was delightful. I will be coming back each time I visit Montclair, New Jersey.

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BOOMCHIA

I remember the first time I had boomchia during a yelp event when that got 1st place for top 100 on…read moreyelp for nj. I have been a consistent customer since. Never fails to be amazing and its a good thing its not that close to me or I would be in financial ruins even tho its not that expensive. Every base is amazing just based on preference of taste, but i like to get a mix of all of them and and take little bites so it taste different each bite.

Ordered: Medium Superfood Bowl (~$14 regular price): açaí,…read moredragonfruit, blue coconut, matcha, BOOMCHIA pudding, ancient grains granola, strawberries, blueberries, banana, sliced almonds, cacao nibs, date honey, and dark chocolate almond butter Aya's take: The açaí spot of your dreams! Where else can you get a bowl with unlimited bases and toppings for the same price!? In this economy! This bowl is perfect on a hot day or if you're craving a dessert without the guilt. I love the bases they offer and the fact that you can mix and match them. The dragonfruit and blue coconut were my favorites but somehow along with the matcha and açaí, every bite kept getting better and better. I'm a big fan of their BOOMCHIA pudding and highly recommend getting that as well. All the fruits and toppings were super fresh and high quality. They have a pretty comprehensive selection and you can customize to your liking. There's also some seating so you can enjoy your bowl right away. Check them out; you will be glad you did!

Medium Superfood Bowl (~$14)

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Build your own SUPERFOOD BOWLS Matcha Blue Coconut Pitaya Mango Pumpkin flax seed granola Boomchia Pudding

Toast

I've been coming to Toast for years and they never disappoint. Parking isn't the greatest but…read moreluckily it's toward the end of Bloomfield Ave so you can usually catch something on the street or on the next side street. Also, they don't take reservations which is a little bit of a bummer but today (Saturday 6/13 at 9:30 am) we were able to get a table for 5 adults and 2 children right away. The place has a cool vibe and an extensive menu. I got an iced vanilla latte, my sister got an iced french toast latte, and others got regular coffee. All selections were wonderful. As far as meals, the kids got the silver dollar pancakes and the french toast with a scrambled egg. They were also provided waters in plastic, lidded cups. No complaints from them. I personally got bananas foster French toast which was to die for. My mom got the two carrot cake pancakes which came with cream cheese icing and she loved them. My husband got the Southwest Breakfast bowl which was also a winner. If anything, he probably would've wanted an additional egg to have a little more liquid. My sister got the morning protein wrap and she liked that too. My brother in law is allergic to eggs and lactose intolerant so he opted for a build your own burger with onions and avocado. It came with nice crispy fries which we all were able to enjoy. Another winning experience at Toast!

Toast is a staple brunch spot. BYOB with a large selection of juices, creative coffees, and so much…read moremore! I had the stuffed French toast, it was cooked perfectly, I do wish the cream cheese filling was a little thicker, but great flavor. If you're undecided go with the pancake flight so you can have all the delicious options! Service is friendly, but sometimes the wait staff are handling so many tables they get overwhelmed. They renovated! It's fresh, clean, and bright. Go check it out!

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Somedays Bakery

4.5

(33 reviews)

0.7 mi

Stumbled upon this gem online and so happy we did. Extremely attentive and friendly staff welcomed…read moreus right when we entered. The bakery items all look so delicious the hardest thing is deciding what to get. If you dine in, they will heat them up for you as well. The chocolate croissant heated up so amazingly! Next time I'll be trying something savory!

Pretty much the same top quality as the Astoria original. A plain croissant, tahiti chocolate…read morecroissant, and a savory elote pastry all were on point. Our fourth item, a sort of frosted bun -- blueberry/cardamom (if I remember correctly) was not as good.Upper Montclair is blessed. Not for the faint of wallet.

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Sweet Kitchen

Really cute cozy cafe with deserts and quick bites. Place is so cute and small you order upfront…read morewhat you want they have a variety of deserts and coffees . I got the matcha latte but they have a wide selection of deserts as well . My friend had the eclair it was excellent , I also loved that they had a lot of gluten free options ! Both desert and coffee is excellent.

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.

Sunny Avocado Croissant

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