Saw them on Instagram for the soda bar and decided to try it out with my daughters…read more It's a little cafe with a bar to one side and dining area in back and a patio to sit down out front. Service was friendly. We tried three of the sodas and they were pretty good. I had the dirty Dr Pepper and it was a change of pace from regular soda. My daughters enjoyed there selections as well. The food we saw looked pretty good so next time we might stop back and try that. Nice local business to give a try in Bloomfield.

Ladyfingers Bakery has been on my list to visit for a while--I've seen it all over social media,…read moreand I was really excited to finally check it out. The space itself absolutely lives up to the hype. It looks just like the pictures and videos online. Beautifully decorated, trendy, and very inviting. The staff was also friendly, which made for a pleasant experience overall. Unfortunately, the food didn't taste as good as it looked. I ordered the buttermilk cast iron pancake with berries, turkey sausage, and scrambled eggs on the side. The pancake itself was disappointing. It tasted more like cornbread, and not the slightly sweet kind like Jiffy, but more savory and noticeably salty. It was also pretty dry. The mascarpone cream and berries helped balance things out a bit, but I'm not sure if too much lemon or salt was added because my pancake leaned heavily on the salty side. I also tried the "All Night Long" drink, which I actually really enjoyed.It was strong and well-made, and I'd definitely recommend it. Overall, while the ambiance and drinks were highlights, the food didn't quite meet expectations. I can't say I'd rush back, but if I did, I'd be curious to try one of their dirty sodas instead.

What a lovely restaurant! We went in for brunch for my cousin's birthday. There was potentially if…read morespace available for a group, however, we did make reservations in advance. The service was good, the servers were very kind and patient. My family said the oysters were really good, they ended up ordering a second round. The deviled eggs were perfectly seasoned and moist, great consistency. The French toast was excellent! It was a generous size, I ended up taking some leftovers. Grandma had the Parkside pancakes which was just delightful. Nice spot with delicious food and plenty of space for a large gathering. Would definitely recommend here.

The ambiance here is warm, inviting and was not too loud. Our server was incredibly attentive and…read morefriendly. The buffalo cauliflower bites we ordered were great! Crunchy and not soggy like some you can get. The wedge salad was not a tradional wedge but fantastic nonetheless. We split the brick chicken entree. I don't normally order chicken but it was moist and flavorful. The mashed served with it was a delicious homestyle mash. We ended the meal with the lovely peach crumble. Will be back if I'm ever in the area.

Nomada is such a hidden gem…read more Came here to meet family for brunch and I was genuinely blown away. We came during Christmas the decor was amazing. I can imagine it's beautiful all year long. The drinks were fabulous. I got something with a homemade whipped cream on top and it was to die for. I got the Birria quesadilla and let me tell you - my favorite. It's probably one of my top 5 dishes of all time. The tortillas were perfectly crispy and stuffed with tons of meat. Everything was flavored and seasoned perfectly. Still dreaming about it and will absolutely be back to try out more dishes. Service was impeccable as well!

Came here for a happy hour and there were solid deals. I ate 6 tacos like a champ, and a tres…read moreleches cake... everything was top tier, service and vibes were great. I then walked across the street to the pokemon store to try and get a Golden Snorlax Pokemon Card... I am 31, single, with 2 cats, I did not find the Golden Snorlax.

Love this place. I've been a few times. I enjoy the drinks i've had. Beatuiful space and ambiance…read more Food is good and people/staff are wonderful and have good service. Tough to find parking in the area but that's Montclair. Feels like a speakeasy in the city.

Well it's a review of a non review…read more You can make reservations until 9:45 or 10pm. We walked in at 9:20 and were told the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes. Place looked cool and had a vibe I guess but we were specifically going for dinner so driving 35 minutes to be told the kitchen is closing before a reservation time is maddening. Which means I can't tell you about the food or drinks because well...we didn't get them.

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

As soon as you walk in you'll dig the vibe here. Really rustic with wooden barrels everywhere gives…read moreit a really warm, cozy feel. There is outdoor and indoor dining but since it was blazing hot out I opted to stay inside in the cool AC. Came for brunch on a Sunday so had to try their sangria. It was really refreshing and perfect for a warm day. For entrees, we ordered the short rib hash, chicken and waffles, and the steak and eggs. I had a little of each, but my favorite was the short rib hash. Great flavor and the sauce was fantastic. The steak had a perfect cook on it, and the fried chicken was crispy and flavorful as well. The server was friendly and extremely attentive. He recommended a good dessert which we ended up splitting. When in doubt go with the chocolate brownie Esther vanilla ice cream !

Checked out Barrow House after a farmers market visit and it was packed for a Sunday right at noon…read more Every room has a different vibe which makes the space feel really cozy and interesting instead of just one big dining room. We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to seat us in the dining room as long as we could wrap up before 1:30, which we appreciated. I wasn't super hungry so we shared the crispy cauliflower and lamb ribs from the appetizer menu. The crispy cauliflower was excellent -- hot, actually crispy, and not drowning in sauce which I really appreciated. The lamb ribs came over labneh (a yogurt base) and the first plate arrived with the lamb cold. I asked our waitress if that was intentional and she said only the labneh should be cold. They immediately replaced it with a fresh order and handled it really well, which I appreciated. Great service recovery and overall a really enjoyable brunch spot with a lively atmosphere.

I love coming to Pharmacie around the holidays with friends. We really enjoy the rotating cocktail…read moremenu. Recently I tried the "Baby Metal" (Oka Yuzu Japanese Vodka, Kingfisher Sochu, Umenoyado Yuzushu Sake, Giffard Framboise, Honey, Lime) which is delicious and refreshing. Pricing is pretty average for most upscale cocktail bars in the area. Service is friendly and you order at the bar. There are plenty of tables available and some bar seating. It does get pretty busy after shows at the Wellmont Theater next door or after dinner on a Friday/Saturday night. Looking forward to my next visit!

Haven't seen my friend in sometime and we decided to stop in for a cocktail. As soon as we walked…read morein there was seating available by the small bar. They have a short menu for cocktails and most of them were not available. I tried the Desperate and divine which contained mezcal and it was soooo good! My friend decided to order one with whiskey and she loved it. The place and service was such a vibe that we decided to order another drink! I would like to come back again and try the rest of the drinks.

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 for happy hour! LOVED the truffle fries -- we couldn't stop eating them. They have a great…read morehappy hour special & have week day specials depending on the day. We ordered the Tuesday $25 appetizer sampler - the fried pickles & wings were my fav. The restaurant itself was very cute & had a cozy vibe. Service was very friendly. Definitely would come back - great spot to catch up with friends. It was street parking also!