Toast is a staple brunch spot. BYOB with a large selection of juices, creative coffees, and so much more! 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! read more

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Holidays and brunch -- what a perfect combination! After a heavy Christmas meal, the last thing you want to do is cook again. At the same time, there's no real mood for a full lunch either. Brunch fits perfectly. We found this spot in Montclair, and it has a very laid-back vibe. The restaurant has two levels of seating, and at first glance it gives off a vintage, almost mountain-side restaurant feel. Since we were with a baby, we chose to sit on the first level. About the booth seating -- maybe it was just me, but getting into the booth felt a bit tight. The table was so close it almost felt like it was touching my chest. Food-wise, they have some really good breakfast options, and I was honestly confused about what to order. In such situations, I usually ask the server or check google for best sellers. I went with the Southwest Breakfast Bowl: it comes with grilled potatoes, corn, avocado, egg, mayo and cheese. It was really good and I ended up craving more, but hey it was brunch, not lunch , hahaha... Wife went with the pancakes, which turned out to be a great choice. It's a nice option if you want to taste different flavors. The pancakes were small, fluffy, and tasted amazing -- no syrup needed at all! I tried their drink: Unicorn tears: its milk-based drink with some syrup. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it. Portion size was Just right. Enough to satisfy your hunger, but not the oversized, heavy portions you get at some chain restaurants. Service was good as well. I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Ate here a while back; am catching up on review writing! Overall, I'd say the food was just fine. There was a kind of deconstructed huevos rancheros that was pretty much a mess. One person in our group got a cheeseburger that he enjoyed but it was too high to fit into any human's mouth, so a bit of a pain to eat. Grilled chicken wrap came with a sauce we didn't love; the person who had eggs benedict was happy with his dish. The fries that came with our dishes were fine but didn't stay warm long. There are other more positive reviews for Toast, so we may have been there on an off day. We did like the vibe of the place so may choose to return at some point. read more

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We recently had brunch at toast and they did a great job with everything. We had a large party with young kids, but they provided good service and were very patient. I liked the lunch items but the breakfast entrees looked fantastic. We didn't have to wait long to be seated, and our beverages were refilled frequently. Some of the highlights at our table were chocolate chip pancakes and avocado toast. The prices were fair for the area and the menu variety was impressive. Overall, we were very happy with Toast and would surely return. read more

Toast - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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4.5 stars! This was my first time going to Toast! I had full intentions of getting a sweet breakfast but the crab hash caught my eye. I got it with poached eggs and sourdough as my bread choice. It tasted very yummy!! I think it needed a little more spice, I did have to put a lot of the provided hot sauce on it to give it a bit more flavor. I also got one of their special drinks, a peppermint mocha with almond milk. I was very happy with my meal and would go back! My server was very kind and attentive which was nice. read more

I love toast. It is an amazing brunch spot. I have been going here for years. I normally had the crab hash, which is my favorite dish, but everything else is really good from the pancakes to the waffles. Service is normally really fast. I almost feel like they know what you're ordering before you get there the only thing I don't like about it is that it feels like you're on top of one another it can be very cluttered at times but it's still worth it. read more

This is such a cute place and I came here recently with my family when visiting Montclair. We came here for their wonderful selection of vegan options and fun cutesy vibe. The service was friendly and helpful. I opted for their special latte which was a sugar cookie latte. I love festive drinks, so this sounded like perfection. I ordered it with oat milk to make it non dairy. My drink came out after everyone else's at the table and unfortunately was made using real whipped cream on top. I had no idea that it came with this, as it wasn't specified on the drink menu. After telling the waitress that I'm unable to have dairy, she took the drink back and had it remade for me. Despite this error, the drink itself was magical and I loved the sweetness with a hint of spice. It was creamy, luscious and decadent and warming in my throat. For my entree I got the tofu scramble. I had ordered it with air fried sweet potato fries, but the waitress seemed to have misunderstood me and instead replaced the potatoes it came with with the fries. It wasn't the biggest deal, I just ended up with a little less food than I was anticipating. Both the tofu scramble and fries were very flavorful and well seasoned. I really enjoyed the textures of both as well. The seating was very comfy and cozy and we were really able to relax and indulge while being there. Parking is super easy across the street at the art museum, where they have 2 hour free parking. read more

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Walked in for Sunday brunch and only waited 5 minutes for a table of 2, though they gave us a heads up that it could take up to 15. The space has a cute and cozy vibe, so we were happily surprised when we walked in. We were sat in a booth, a few tables away from the door on the first floor. Even with that, most people had their jackets or hats or scarves on since the door opened every few minutes so you felt a cold rush of air which was not ideal. Staff was nice and food came after a bit. The coffee took longer than the food, but we were told when our food came that the bar was backed up so the coffee would take a bit. We ordered the Heuvos Rancheros and the Smoked Salmon benny. The Huevos Rancheros tasted pretty good, and the Smoked Salmon benny was alright. The bread in the english muffin was kinda tough. Overall, the food was ok and the prices are on the higher end, so may give some other food a try here if we're really craving brunch. read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Very courteous staff here. Simple order, a buttermilk pancake and turkey sausage. Didn't love the sausage, but I did enjoy the maple bacon. The pancake was exactly what I needed. read more

A friend and I went to Toast for a Sunday brunch and it was packed. We placed our name on the waiting list and we waited no more than about 10 minutes and we were called. We sat on the second level and we were towards the back. The space was quite tight, but we made it work. Our waiter was nice however there were times where we were looking for him and we needed certain things to be removed from the table. So the service overall was just OK. We ordered the cinnamon buns for breakfast wrap, bacon, and the carrot cake pancakes with home fries. I also ordered one of their specialty lattes. I believe it was the French toast flavored. The latte was just okay, it wasn't what I expected. The carrot cake pancake was a bit dark but it had good flavor. Overall, everything was just OK. I believe it's a solid place to just get the basics. Also parking is horrendous in that area... read more

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Come for the pancakes, french toast, and fun specials. Good coffee as well. My issue with this place is the first floor is always cold. They just remodeled and there's a covered entry into the first floor but it somehow remains as cold as ever. Bit disappointing read more

Amazing place with upstairs seating as well. We went for brunch and they were dressed up for Halloween my son loved the clown that made balloon animals. But back to the food the stuffed French toast was a little too much cream cheese but very good. The cinnamon buns were delicious also. The server was very nice and on top of it even though it was busy. read more

It was good, no parking unfortunately, the food was good. The food was good too I'd like to go back and try other stuff. Seating can be a little odd but they have and an upstairs too. My boyfriend loved his cheesesteak sandwich. She said it was absolutely amazing. My food was good too. I think it was probably just missing like a sauce or something, but it was really good. The bacon that was nicely crisp for my daughter and everything was really good. Definitely will be back and recommend. The waiters and waitresses were really sweet on top of things which i loved. I'll be back soon. read more

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I came here for brunch. I liked their cappuccino and cob salad, their sausage and peppers omelette was yummy as well. Our food arrived to the table pretty quickly which I loved that fact since we had just done a yoga class and I was feeling hungry. The service was great no complaints whatsoever. The ambiance felt family friendly as I saw quite a bit of families enjoying family time over a weekend breakfast together. 10/10 recommendation. I would definitely want to come back here. read more

Toast - Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Came here for Sunday brunch. Got a table quickly and was quickly served. Food was mediocre at best. We both left underwhelmed. We got a French toast with Nutella and strawberries and an avocado toast. Neither were memorable, we felt we could have done better at a local diner. Was expecting a higher caliber of fare and execution given the hype. Nicely decorated restaurant with plenty of seating and good energy. read more

Both entrées were phenomenal, the stuffed French toast was easily one of the best in the area, and the Southwest breakfast bowl was just as good. The matcha was a miss (needed extra vanilla syrup), and service could have been better since we were seated up front and it was hard to flag someone down. Still, a solid spot for a quick, casual breakfast. read more

Toast - Caramel Matcha, Blueberry Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Breakfast was just ok. My bagel sandwich was the smallest I've had in Montclair. One piece of salmon, a smear of cream cheese, capers and cucumber. Pancakes are sweet. Scramble eggs were good. Air fried potato's were overcooked. If you're ordering more than two entrees, get a large table. The staff is very attentive. Your coffee cup will never be empty. Two floors of seating. The upper diningroom is very hot. Suggest going early and /or joining the waitlist via Yelp. read more

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First time here and not impressed. The food tasted good but you can tell they left it too long before bringing to the table and everything was cold. The waitress looked and gave off the vibe that she did not want to be serving us. She (Maeve) seemed annoyed, and it made the experience subpar. The lady that came to pick up our plates was super pleasant. She smiled and helped us with to go plates as our actual waitress was not coming around to ask if we wanted anything else. For reference at the time we came it was not too busy. 3 other tables in the bottom floor. It did pick up as we were leaving. read more

I took a risk and tried this place and it did not disappoint! The food was refreshing and the service was quick. Not much to say about the ambiance as it's a small spot. read more

I've been coming to Toast for years - it is one of my go-to brunch spots around here. I came last week around 12:30 and there was about a 20-minute wait which flew by. I always prefer the ambiance upstairs too whenever I request a table. The service was a little slow but it was also a holiday weekend so we didn't mind it. The servers were still super kind and friendly. We ordered the yogurt & granola bowl, huevos rancheros, Bella nutella french toast, the new crispy chicken sandwich, and a side of breakfast potatoes. The yogurt in the yogurt & granola bowl was extremely thick - to the point where it tasted like we were eating slabs of cream cheese. It was bearable with the fruit and granola but would definitely not order it again. I love the huevos rancheros here! It's the perfect portion with tons of flavor. The French toast with the Nutella and strawberries is always a great choice as well. As for the new item - a crispy chicken sandwich -, it was pretty good! The sweet potato fries that came with it were so flavorful that we didn't even need to use ketchup! The chicken isn't super deep-fried which we liked. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal! read more

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Yeah go ahead and shut this gentrified IHOP down. Before I go off on a rant I just wanna say the employees are super sweet, so this isn't on them...now strap in because this review is a WILD ride. The coffee was BURNT, and I'm not talking like a little burnt like you scraped the bottom burnt. As a balancer, the food was ice cold. Chicken was stone cold. I got a Bananas Foster French Toast, which I may as well call it Bananas Foster Care with how unloved this was. Raw bread, the "foster" was not even heated to the point wherethe sugar had solidified and made the whole thing GRITTY and ruined the texture and the Bananas were ice cold. My fiance ordered a lavender lemonade and there was no lavender...only lemonade with the vague taste of bathroom hand soap. I can't think of a worse way to start your day than what I've experienced today. (And to top it all off, if you come into a restaurant and can't parent properly to the point you put BABY Shark on for your kid ans play it at FULL VOLUME in a confined space, you gotta reevaluate yourself cuz you ain't the center of the world). Rant over, going to IHOP next time. read more

Pleasantly surprised by quality of food for breakfast. I'm from out of town and was looking for a place to meet a friend in Essex County that had a vegan offering. The tofu scramble was excellent as was the coffee. The service was good as well. Would definitely go back. read more

Toast is a great spot for brunch, especially if you're coming with a big group--plenty of seating available. We made a reservation for a weekend brunch and got seated right away, plus you don't need the whole party to be there to get a table. Service was decent, but the food took a while to arrive. We shared the grilled cinnamon buns, which were a letdown--dry and not fluffy, like the store-bought kind you bake from a can. I had the smoked salmon omelette, which was just okay, but the breakfast potatoes were definitely the highlight. Overall, Toast is a convenient place for large groups with good service, but the food could use some improvement. read more

Toast - Smoked salmon omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Terrible Service. Went to pick up a breakfast order and after giving my information, the person at the desk just stood there entering information vs just handing me the food. Thankfully another staffer walked by and got the food for me. This has turned me off so I will not be returning to give this establishment any more of my money. read more

UPDATE: the owner reached out and realized I was charged the wrong amount for the sandwich and refunded me. The food here is less than mid. Not impressive at all. I ordered the balsamic chicken sandwich special and it was dry and mostly a thick bread roll. The board didn't say if it came with a side of fries or not (I had to ask the server specifically) and it didn't list the price. I paid $30 for a sandwich I could've made at home. read more

We came here for Sunday brunch around 11 and there was a line out the door but it was only about a 20-30 minute wait. We were seated upstairs and this spot is set up like a huge house. I ordered an iced coffee which honestly could put Starbucks to shame - it was delicious. For starters we ordered the cinnamon rolls which were delicious. For mains, my husband ordered the bananas foster french toast and I got the southwestern bowl with the chorizo (it's an option to add meat). My daughter and son split the nutella pancakes. Food was delicious but it took a while for everything to come out and then pay our check so we were here for over 2 hours - a lot of it waiting. Overall good experience. read more

Food was all burnt and dry. Waitress was nice but didn't seem to care. Cost $28 for a main dish and beverage. You can do better.

Amazing breakfast. It was super busy on Saturday. We waited about 20 mins to get a table. I ordered the lemon poppy seed pancakes, and a cappuccino. My husband got the lobster Benny. The food was delicious. Since it was busy the service was a little slow but it's all good. We enjoyed ourselves. read more

Toast - Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

While the food is great! The venue space is very small and tightly packed. I went with a group of 6 and it was hard for us to find the hostess to put our name down. After 10 minutes of walking around I finally ran into them to put my name down. I would recommend if you come here prepare to wait outside or walk around the area while you wait to receive a text. I ordered french toast with a side of eggs. We also ordered cinnamon buns as an appetizer which were soft and flaky! I would recommend the food for sure just be mindful of spacing inside. read more

The vegetables in my omelette were completely raw and still cold. Waited 35 minutes for it to come out and was extremely disappointed. They offered to remake it but at that point we had waited so long for a table and then a long time for the food so my husband asked the manager to take it off the bill. My husbands breakfast bowl was okay. Probably won't be back. Overpriced and left hungry and disappointed unfortunately. read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

The parking in the area isn't the best, but it was nice to be able to keep an eye on the waitlist virtually once we were added. The staff is super friendly and happy to serve. Unfortunately it seems maybe the kitchen staff does not wear hairnets because we found a few hairs in our meal which at that point was enough to discourage us from eating. Our server was polite and super attentive to us but overall we won't be coming back after finding the hair in our food which is a shame because we came due to how often our friends rave about the food. read more

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I had the Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Turkey Bacon and a Caramel Latte. Everything was delicious and the wait for a table of 4 was less than 20mins. Will be back! read more

Toast - Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Toast City is just ok to me. I saw good reviews about the pancakes and I got my hopes up that they would be good but they just weren't to me. Some of the reviews say they were the best pancakes ppl have ever hand and I just don't agree. They were a bit tough to me and lacked some flavor. The Cinnamon Bun was pretty good and warm so that was a plus. I guess I would give this place 1 more try but I won't be rushing back too soon. read more

Toast - Pancakes, Eggs, and Turkey Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Toast serves sub par diner food at elevated prices. The only reason it's popular is because of its location. There are tons of other options nearby. Nevada, Chit Chat, Minias, or Montclair Diner. The manager is also incredibly rude, as is the owner. If you're not a people person maybe try a profession where you don't have to interact with people. read more

Ordered one of the "favorites", Irish Benny. The corned beef hash did not taste like a "fresh made" cb hash should. Couldn't tell if the quality just isn't very good or if it was a little old. Second time coming here, dissatisfied both times. read more

I went here with my friend after going to the Cranford location with coworkers. They get very busy, we had to wait 20 minutes to sit two people down. The ambiance is a little more rustic compared to Cranford's Toast. Overall, the food and service are very good. read more

My friend order us food from Toast. They gave us old food. The potatoes were from the day before and just reheated. The eggs were dry. My friend said that Toast isn't usually like this but this is my first time trying their food and I'm not impressed at all! read more

Toast - Potatoes, Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place came highly recommended so I guess I set myself up for disappointment. Granted we came on a Sunday but service was pretty slow. All of the dishes were just ok, not a ton of flavor. I think there are other places in the area I would go to before coming back here again. read more

Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place is legendary for having long waits. My Love and I hit it just right this past Sunday and we were seated immediately. Righteous! Toast has two seating levels. We found the upstairs area to be a little warmer, atmospherically speaking. We were comfortably spaced away from other patrons. Good social distancing. The food comes out lightning-fast here. He enjoyed his Brie and Bacon Omelette and I was happy with my Irish Benedict. The corned beef hash (made in-house) was a little drier than I typically like, but I prefer that over a grease-bomb. The side of potatoes were nice and crispy and plentiful. And Toast makes their own hot sauce! Parking in this area is a general PITA, but patience is virtue. If you're staying at the MC Hotel, then Toast is a must! read more

Toast - Brie and Bacon Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This place is basically a glorified diner. I came here with a friend who wanted to stay on the cheaper side and most other places in the area are pricier. I didn't have high expectations which was good as I wasn't too let down. The service was very friendly though so that is a plus. However, the food was very bland and basic. I don't know why people love this place. I had the salmon omelet which was a good size, but not very tasty. There was nothing special about it. I ordered a side salad as well. Pretty basic. The dressing wasn't even that great. We also ordered some sweet potatoes to share but they were not crispy at all. Had to ask for some kind of sauce to dip them in. Overall, just come here if you are in the mood for cheap, diner style food. read more

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