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    True Salvage Cafe

    4.7 (84 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Rizwan A.

    I showed up a little bit after they closed on Sunday at 2 PM but was delighted to meet the owners 'Silver' & Cigne (pronounced Scene-A!) I was told it's Danish! The owners got married last year and could not have been nicer! I was really excited and looking forward to trying some of their menu items but Yelp shows that they close at 3 PM on Sundays, it's actually 2 PM and apparently they have to pay to have it changed, which is so silly! I loved this little café and I can't wait to come back! The menu items look amazing and I can't wait to try one of their tapas nights, you can find out on Instagram if you check them out and start following them! I ordered a yummy blackened unsweetened iced tea with simple syrup and this delicious gluten-free Blondie. I think Silver felt bad since they had closed and I couldn't order any freshly made menu items, so he generously gifted me a coconut scone and a delicious overnight oats which I'm about to try now! I was so impressed and really enjoyed chatting with the owners and I look forward to coming back and bringing friends! If you're lucky enough stop by and order some food, you won't be sorry! I feel like they put a lot of love into this place and it shows and you can feel it! Thanks for taking such good care of me see you guys again soon!!! :))))

    Indoor decor is so cute
    Megan Z.

    Cannot say enough about True Salvage. The decor is incredibly quirky & cool, like you're visiting an organized friend or family member that's also a hoarder. I love its antique, unique vibe. They have a sizable menu with a selection of pastries/desserts and sandwiches. I got the pumpkin pancake bread pudding, and, WOW -- first of all, it was enormous, and second but most importantly, it was DELICIOUS. This is definitely the kind of dish that you could split with another person, but you may not want to. I also got a sandwich to-go to have for lunch later in the day -- it was roast beef with fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions, and arugula -- and it was also insanely good. So flavorful, and that bread tho! I also got an iced coffee with oat milk, nothing standout about it, it was perfectly fine. Regardless, HIGHLY recommend this cute cafe for brunch, lunch, and/or vibes.

    Beautiful Cross-section of a Sausage, Egg, Avocado, and Cheese!
    Will L.

    True Salvage Cafe is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast in the area. Food: The food is wonderful; they source Balthazar Bakery and Croissants, and everything else is baked/made in cafe by the owner/chef. The bread puddings, especially, are extremely good; I always make sure to grab one to go to have later in the day! Decor and Ambience: the store has on display a large selection of vinyls and books, and often plays an eclectic mix of old and new stores, all bops and jams. Service: In addition to their stellar food, the service here is top tier as well. The person who works here, Silver (I believe, sorry if I got your name wrong!) is very attentive as well as empathetic. On a recent visit, another table had accidentally knocked over one of their hot drinks; Silver immediately came out and brought over paper towels and even replaced their their drink. All in all, I can see why this place is a gem that is adored by everyone from high schoolers to adults.

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    Marcus S.

    Right on the corner of Elmwood and orchard,True salvage sounds more like a scrap yard but it's not. Decorated with all things vintage but in the kitchen more is going on. I've had True Salvage bookmarked because I kept hearing about how good the Taylor ham (pork roll if you prefer) , egg and cheese or 'THEC' is here. As a huge 'THEC' (yeah I made that up) fan I can honestly say this is probably the best one I've had. First the bun is a Balthazar bun. Never hear of it but it sure is good. Not too thick and is like a brioche bun with a cheese slice on each side. 3 slices of meaty taylor ham and eggs nicely stuffed in there. It's just a wonderful presentation and will say without a doubt that if you too enjoy 'THEC', you need to try it here. I had a banana muffin I got to go as well which was also excellent. Large and moist, made for a good snack. Just a bit off Springfield Ave., go to True Salvage, get yourself a 'THEC!

    Xavier S.

    Great food, I got a bacon egg and cheese wrap and it was fire, if your in the neighborhood and want a local breakfast or lunch dinner, this is the place for you!

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    Alan L.

    It is like you're eating the best Taylor Ham Sandwich in New Jersey while you're sitting in a hipster friend's kitchen. You might be skeptical that the best NJ Taylor Ham Sandwich is in this small Maplewood location. I was. After eating eating there, I walked out convinced that the list was correct. The sandwich was perfect. The coffee is good and the staff is friendly.

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    D H.

    Came here after reading it was rated top pork roll in nj, even though it's north jersey. Everyone with me was really impressed with the sandwich rolls nice crunch but not too hard. It's a great texture bite. I have had a few of top 20 pork roll locations in nj, and I agree this one is the best. Short rib cup we all shared it, everyone glad we bought one. Bread pudding was a shared and great, while I am not normally a fan of bread pudding normall, but found myself going back for more bites. Extremely friendly staff, nice decor. Don't let the name throw you, very much worth the trip.

    Dominique H.

    My husband was looking for a spot after dropping our dog off at the groomer, and this nook in the wall popped up. Super cute and eclectic decor. Though it was 9am, he was able to order the roast beef lunch sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The Jim's organic black coffee satisfied his breakfast cravings. He didn't order any of the sweeties but he was tempted. Will certainly be back when in the neighborhood.

    Stuart T.

    Best thing to happen to the neighborhood! Great coffee, food, vintage items everywhere and a killer record collection to boot. The vibe is laid back and the food is exceptional. The owner and his daughter/chef/waitress are really friendly and they know good food. I've only eaten here once despite living 2 blocks away and I am really glad we decided to come here for lunch after I read a few reviews here, it definitely lived up to the good reception the Maplewood customers have given it. My lady and I shared a fantastic roast beef sandwich and a keto quiche served with a baby greens salad with an amazing delicate dressing. The iced coffee was very very good. Cant wait to return.

    THEC-The layers in between the Balthazar roll are perfectly stacked...cheese, taylor ham, egg, & cheese.

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    Right around the corner from me. I've been there once but from what I love about it is the rustic and crafted style!

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    Thank you! I love the new gluten free options! Thank you for your patience helping me make my food choice today appreciate it!

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    I love coming here they are a cute local Cafe with fresh unique offerings. The menu changes up. I love the bread pudding

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    Had lunch here and enjoyed the burger with avocado, cheese and bacon. Had it with a lettuce wrap…read moreinstead of a bun. It was a little messy to eat , but very tasty. Also got their fries. Service a little slow, but organized.

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