I would give this store negative stars if I could!!!! The owner is very rude and nasty to customers…read morehe should be reported for harassment!!! The service is awful and the product are overpriced and under delivered. The moral of the story is don't shop here you are better going elsewhere

Not going to lie, but the sandwich was good, but for the price I paid there was not a lot of roast…read morebeef.

I went here to pick up some apple pie for the holiday!! They have soo many options.. all the pie…read morewere line up and stacked by the displace therefore it was very easy to look for the pie I want!! The also have other baked goods like cider donuts and cookies, they also have fruits and veggies, and other cooked/prepared food.. they also sell seasons decorations.. they also have farms to pick your fruit/veggie.. but I haven't tried.. so have to try that out next time I visit!!

The biggest ripoff I have ever been to. Four tomatoes and six ears of corn for $27. The most…read moreinsanely overpriced tourist trap. I will never shop there again. Save your money and shop at another farm. There's plenty of them around this place. Absolutely sucks.

My mom and I stopped in here to grab lunch - she couldn't stop raving about how much better it is…read morenow that it's under new ownership. They have a variety of hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches and paninis as well as a selection of prepared sides, desserts, baked goods and coffee. You come in, order what you want and then pay at the end. My mom and I grabbed one of the 4-5 tables they have to sit and eat inside. I had the Black Forest Ham and Brie with Honeycup Mustard on Pumpernickel and my mom had the Hot Breaded Eggplant and Mozzarella with Roasted Red Peppers and Balsamic on 7 Grain. My mom's sandwich was excellent but mine was pretty soggy and had way too much ham for the thin slices of bread it was served on... I'd definitely try something else if I returned. Other than that the ingredients are high quality. I especially liked the taste of the breads.

Monterey Gourmet was once a staple of the Bernardsville and Basking Ridge communities. Fifteen…read moreyears ago, my wife and I would happily drive from neighboring towns just to enjoy their outstanding sandwiches, homemade desserts, extensive catering menu, and the warm hospitality of the two women who made the place feel so welcoming. When we moved to the area over a decade ago, Monterey still had that same charm for a while. Unfortunately, after it was sold, nearly everything that made it special began to disappear. The redesign of the interior was the first warning sign. The refrigerated display cases along the back wall and the bakery counter were removed, along with the shelves showcasing quality wines, spirits, and local craft beers. In their place came an awkward circular display island that forces customers to walk around it just to see what's available or even read the menu. The new layout simply didn't and still doesn't work. The food quality also declined. Hot sandwiches were prepared on the same small plug-in flat top grill used for bacon, leaving nearly everything with a bacon flavor whether you wanted it or not. Over time, higher quality meats were replaced with cheaper alternatives, and the thoughtfully selected wines and spirits gave way to lower quality bottles carrying surprisingly high markups. The business changed hands several more times, but each owner seemed to leave the store in worse condition than the last. The space gradually began to feel neglected; dusty shelves, tired fixtures, and the lingering smell of a freshly bleached floor mopped with what felt like a decades-old mop...an all too typical way businesses try to mask an odor with another. At one point, the shelves were so empty and the catering operation so diminished that many locals genuinely wondered whether Monterey was still open. Recently, the newest ownership has been promoting the business on Facebook as having "the same great food," great coffee, and now functioning primarily as a liquor store. While advertising the business isn't a bad idea, it's difficult to see how a small neighborhood market can compete with established retailers like Gary's or Adelphia in either selection or pricing. Of course we decided to give it a try, despite high expectations, the dishes felt flat and disappointing. Even more concerning is the marketing approach. Large "Under New Management" banners now cover the storefront windows, while bright advertising flags promoting cheap alcohol line the front lawn along Route 202, obscuring neighboring business signage. Rather than conveying quality, the presentation feels out of place for the community and comes across as more desperate than inviting. It suggests a lack of understanding of the local market and the customers they hope to attract. It's disappointing to watch what was once one of the area's premier lunch destinations become little more than a bodega style market. Monterey Gourmet used to draw customers from all over Somerset and Morris counties for exceptional food and catering. Today, little remains of that reputation. I genuinely do not believe the business will succeed and with the route it has taken, I hope it doesn't. If it does want to succeed, it will require more than new signage. It needs a clear vision. The space deserves a complete renovation: remove the impractical center island, thoroughly deep clean and refresh the interior, redesign the layout to improve customer flow, and create a menu that honors a handful of Monterey's classic favorites while introducing new, high quality offerings. Most importantly, the catering business should once again become the heart of the operation. Monterey was once known for catering lavish weddings, The Hunt, corporate lunches, parties, and community gatherings. Rebuilding that reputation could once again make it a destination rather than a stop of convenience. This will take time and money though, something most of the owners have refused to accept. The store should also return to offering a carefully curated selection of quality wines, spirits, and local craft beers displayed on classic shelving instead of relying on tacky outdoor banners and discount-style advertising. Finally, ownership should take the time to understand the community they're serving. Bernardsville and Basking Ridge value quality, consistency, and authenticity. Since the original owners left, each successive ownership group has seemed to overlook those values, and the decline has reflected that. Sadly, the Monterey Gourmet name itself has accumulated years of disappointment. Rebuilding trust may even require starting fresh with a new identity...a name change and riddance of the carbon copy logo from a neighboring pizzeria. Whatever the future holds, I hope someone eventually restores this location to the destination it once was, because this community deserves a neighborhood gourmet market worthy of its history.

we went here to pick up some sandwiches for lunch. Haven't been here in a long time. Didn't look…read morelike it used to... empty shelves, dark and not the delicious foods that we used to see there. I ordered a tuna, and SwissPanini sandwich cheese- my husband got a pre made tuna sandwich- $27! I didn't realize until I got home that I didn't get the Panini sandwich. I ordered rather a turkey and Swiss sandwich with mayo and I don't eat meat. Terrible.... Never going back

From the owner: Gourmet Specialty Store and Gourmet Caterers with Gourmet Deli and Take-out, Full Service Catering…read morewith Rentals, Servers and Full Bars

Small place with some seating inside and outside. I ordered a jalapeño bagel, nice and chewy, with…read morejalapeño cream cheese. Delicious and spicy but not overly so. Iced coffee was very good, nice and roasty but not bitter. Staff was courteous and our orders were filled in a reasonable amount of time.

Got an iced caramel and the cross contamination risk gave me such anxiety. The server was toasting…read morebagels (with gloves) and then at the same time preparing my drink with the same gloves and her fingers were literally in the cup. Got handed my cup with tons of bagel crumbs on the outside. I felt bad asking her to remake it so I asked for a napkin, wiped it down, and hoped for the best (TBD if I have delayed reaction or not). Not safe food practices for people with allergies. Drink was ok tasting but if I ever come back I will be prefacing the need for better procedures with handling my drink that should not even have any risk with it in the first place.

A small supermarket for people around the world. Great for grabbing last minute anything. I shall…read morecall it the "super convenient store".

have been shopping intermittingly at this store for many years. although it could really use a…read moremakeover, and availability of some items vary, one thing never changes. the cashier "Maya" is ALWAYS courteous, efficient, pleasant and is always smiling and wishing you a good day. She makes the shopping experience pleasant.

I took a lunch break in between appointments at Copper Kettle in Basking Ridge! The lemon mint…read morerefresher drink was so refreshing, and the quinoa shrimp spinach salad was delicious. If you're in the area, they're a great spot for both breakfast and lunch. The service was amazing, people are so friendly and dogs are welcome for outdoor seating. One more reason I love this community!

Placed a catering order from copper kettle for my Son's Groomsmen's Lunch. The food was inedible…read more Four types of gourmet chicken wraps, and all the chicken was dry, overcooked and hot as a rock. You couldn't even take a bite and chew the wrap. We ordered three trays and ending up throwing out over two trays of food. My Son's Groomsmen are his high school and college football buddies and even they would need it, those guys will eat anything. When I called to complain, they said they were so sorry, but they were very busy to which I responded. You shouldn't have taken the catering order if you couldn't do it properly.