Paddington cafe

I have finally found the best chai in the entire world and if is here. And Amanze and Nina sure…read moreknow how to host. This is my new spot!

I love small coffee shops. I'm not above going to Starbucks when I have to, but they aren't very…read moregood. The espresso tastes bitter and heavy, not here. This has been my favorite place to get a latte. You don't need to add any syrups or flavors because the espresso has such an amazing flavor profile on its own. My favorite thing to do is grab a latte with my partner, and walk up to the railroad trail and go on a coffee walk. I highly recommend it. I come here about once or twice a week depending on my schedule, it's the highlight of my week.

Chocolate Kouign Amann

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Oatmeal Latte (left) and Matcha Latte with the view

Sophie's Cuppa Tea

4.7(157 reviews)

I am totally in love with this place. My sister and I, with our little babies in tow, visited for…read morethe first time today and not only is the place itself warm and cozy, but the people -- both the owners and other guests -- were *so* charming and wonderful. When they saw us trying to get in with our giant strollers, they ran over to open the door and move chairs out of the way, they all came over to say hi to the babies, another guest gave us tiny delicious cheesecakes she's made (presumably for some group hangout happening there at the same time), and the owners were absolutely lovely. We don't know a ton about tea, and he picked a lovely one for us. Totally a place to sit, relax, and try one of what looks like hundreds of tea options. If you know anything about tea, I suspect they can talk to you the way sommeliers talk to my husband about wine. Thank you for being so wonderful! We are just practicing getting out of the house and this was a perfect place for us!

There was a time, probably in the aughts, when the biggest thing in mixology was telling your…read morebartending your favorite flavor profiles and allowing them to surprise you with a drink. Sophie's is like that, but for tea. I explained that I like genmaicha, roasted oolongs, lapsang suchong and the proprietor offered me two choices and I picked Cinnabar. And what a good choice it was! I've never had a tea like this and I loved it. Sophie's is an excellent spot for a tea lover to enjoy a cup.

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Yellow Door

4.6(141 reviews)

I popped in real quick before work. I was starving and I grabbed a green salad and a tuna Caesar…read moresalad that was served in a to go cup. I was not mad at the Caesar salad salad and I finished it. I thought it was pretty tasty but small. A green salad that I got out of their refrigerated case was terrible. I did not have any flavor or seasonings. It's hard to judge a place after going there only once. What will keep me away as the fact that I paid a lot for a little

My friends and I stopped by Yellow Door on a Sunday morning and there seemed to be a steady stream…read moreof customers out the door. I ordered an egg bite, while my wife ordered an macchiato along with a cheddar scallion scone. The egg bite was warmed up when I received it and was light and fluffy; definitely a bite I'd order again. However, the cheddar scallion scone was a skip for me. The scone crumbled apart the moment I bit into it, and it's definitely on the dry side. You would do yourself a huge favor by not eating this in your car. From my extremely limited experience, the items from the pastry case seem to be hit-or-miss. That said, I'm honestly very impressed that Yellow Door has been able to keep prices of pastries below $5. If you're stopping by on a Sunday, I would definitely do a loop around the farmers market nearby to see if there are other pastries that catch your eye. Pair that with a coffee from Yellow Door and you've got a winning combo.

Breakfast sandwich + sausage

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English breakfast tea

Peet's Coffee

3.6(114 reviews)

So disappointed in my recent experiences here. On Friday, 4/17, I placed an online order for two…read moredrinks. My sister's hot vanilla latte was made perfectly but my Iced Vanilla Latte with Popping Pearls was not. They did not add the popping pearls. I was slightly annoyed but whatever, not the end of the world. The following day, we placed another online order. Once again, my sister's hot vanilla latte was made perfectly, but my drink was not. I ordered the Iced Vanilla Latte with Ube Dream Top and I received what looked and tasted like a hot matcha latte with ube dream top? I do not like matcha and I didn't like or drink the one the gave me. Unfortunately, both days I was in a rush and was unable to go back and have them fix it. Very frustrating and disappointing considering how expensive it is.

Great coffee & customer service. Always the rest of delicious plans and fresh coffee ready to order…read morethe lattes my favorite.

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Montclair Egg Shop

4.0(1.2k reviews)

The Montclair Egg Shop is one of those places that has become a family tradition for us. This is…read moreusually where my siblings and I take our mom for her birthday or Mother's Day because it's one of her favorite breakfast spots. The restaurant has such a cozy, homey feeling that makes it perfect for a relaxed family breakfast. The food is always good, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it just feels like one of those neighborhood places that has been part of the community forever. One of my favorite things is coming when the farmers market is outside. After breakfast, we can walk around Montclair, browse the market, and make a whole morning out of it. Some restaurants you love because of the food, and some become special because of the memories attached to them. For my family, the Montclair Egg Shop is definitely both.

What a pleasant surprise! I've seen this place for years and never tried it, I just didn't want to…read morebe disappointed again by another place that serves mediocre breakfast. However!!! Their food is freaking fantastic. I ordered the corn beef and hash which came with two toasted eggs and a side of sourdough toast. Their coffee is also top-notch and I'm crazy picky about coffee. I could only eat half of my meal, but I was happy to take the rest home for breakfast tomorrow. Staff was super nice and friendly. I got seated right away although it did get busy and there was a line right after I got there on a Friday around 10:30 AM. Can't wait to come back and try their other items. Great great job.

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Full Belly Bakery

4.6(91 reviews)

I'm a total cake lover, so I was excited to try Full Belly bakery. I was surprised to see that it…read morewas not a full service bakery, and there was no inside seating. Their primary focus appears to be on their special order cakes-which look amazing. The woman at the counter was friendly and helpful. After asking a few questions, I decided on the Passion Coco cake($5) and the Brown Sugar Pecan scone ($3.50). I enjoyed the Passion Coco cake slice. The coconut, passion fruit, and strawberry flavors worked well together, although the passion fruit flavor was very subtle. The sponge was cake moist, and the butter cream was spot on with its melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture. The Brown Sugar Pecan scone was good, but it had more of a dense muffin texture than a traditional scone, and the flavors were a bit muted. They did not skimp on the pecans though, which was nice. I would have enjoyed bolder flavors and a more traditional scone texture. Overall, I found that the walk in options are limited, but a great spot for locals to stop in and pick up tasty baked goods-and I would definitely order one of their beautiful and delicious looking cakes for a special occasion.

I live in this neighborhood so I can get to Full Belly Bakery within a 15 minute walk. There are a…read morebunch of different bakery options in the area, this place is added to the mix. They're in a location that used to be a Subway. I've only have their cookies, I'm a sucker for good cookies. I particularly recommend their Peanut Butter Miso (a flavor I don't think you can get at a lot of places, sweet savory), and Ginger Molasses. I've also been supporting them because they're part of the Rewards Network Dining. I subscribe to the program to get Alaska/Atmos points on qualified dining, and I'm trying to get as many points as I can, so dining with restaurants as part of that program is helpful. You can order full cakes as well as they have slices avaialble for purchase. I got a tiramisu slice for my mom, which she said she liked. Good addiiton to the neighorhood.

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O Smoothie

4.3(70 reviews)

I've been getting smoothies off and on for a few years now. At O'smoothie. Today I decided to get a…read moresmoothie bowl. I like this place because they have pretty nice combinations for smoothies. A good deal of variety, in general. With the bowls, they're pretty simple, two base flavors and pick your own toppings. Excellent! Service was fast & fuss free. However, when I went to dive into my bowl, I couldn't find the base fruit (I got dragonfruit). My bowl was mostly toppings. Definitely the smallest bowl I've ever been served. So if you like açaí & açaí type bowls, I wouldn't suggest this place. If you're someone who likes bowls just for the toppings, then you're at the right spot. I showed them how I could barely find the dragonfruit, but they said that's what their bowls look like - they weigh it to the half point and then add toppings.

Enjoyed my smoothie here today as I was taking a walk during an art fair. Service was friendly and…read morethe ambiance was light! I would return if I were in the area again.

Ooh La La Passion Fruit smoothie. Contains apple, passionfruit, peach, and mango. Cold, refreshing, and delicious. $9.78 after tax and tip.

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Le Bonbon

3.6(40 reviews)

Customers should be aware that they place VERY expensive small…read morechocolates next to the register and they don't have price markings. Unfortunately for me when I bought a box of chocolate truffles, I added a couple of very small "Matcha" chocolates to my order. It turned out these were $10 each. I buy from this store periodically but it didn't make for a very good customer experience and I may just switch to buying someplace else, it seemed like a deliberate ripoff.

They close at 6 m-f they was close when I arrived but someone was in the store instead of…read moreacknowledge me they went to the back i will never be back again I drove from sf I called and they just hung the phone up thx

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Montclair Village Farmers' Market

4.1(80 reviews)

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Perfect as always! Today I stocked up on saag and mint chutney, and had a samosa "slider"??…read more(chaat) and garlic naan for lunch. The other vendors looked great too- esp the chicken parm sub, ceviche and pork bao. We also stopped in at the K-market- what a luxury! Grabbed 무말랭이무침, 김밥, some Japanese seaweed salad, pantry staples like Laoganma, Korean sea salt, and our fav snack chips. Plus I got to visit Booktree (my annual pilgrimage when I am in town). I love and prefer this one to larger sprawling and overwhelming markets.

First time at this farmer's market and only about a block long. There were a good variety of…read morevendors. The strawberry vendor at the end seemed the most popular. Long line and prices were reasonable. Definitely will be back when in the area.

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Grinders Submarine Sandwiches

3.3(234 reviews)

I'm so sad to see this place has closed. I had been going here since they first opened many years…read moreago. I was vegan for a number of years and hadn't been in about 10 years and the owner still remembered my name and rest of the family. Good on him for retiring and telling no one. Though, I think the community softened him over the years for the better. Seems like the right way to go out, just wish I would have gotten one last grinder.

I always enjoyed the personalized sandwiches but mostly the service, especially bc Pete knew me…read moreby 1st name basis AND our impactful convos over the last few years. As a medical professional, I used to work down the street and we'd talk about medical diagnosis, treatments, medications, nutrtion, etc. Even with my own medical diagnosis. And basics: cars, exercise. Anyway, I drive up today to get a sandwich for my Dad and myself. Shocked that this community staple is gone. Missed him by 3 weeks. Good luck to your future endeavors and thanks for food for thought and tummy.

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Yazhuo H.

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6 years ago

Came in over the weekend after grocery shop. Nice little cafe around from Lucky California, they have a lot of selections, hand crafted coffee, tea, boba and different type of sweets. And they are ORGANIC, love it! I ordered my usual, soy latte, and OMG, even the soy milk is organic, love it even more. The lady behind the counter is SUPER nice and clean. She clean her hands before making my drink. You know being clean is the most important thing during pandemic. ALSO, there a big bottle of hand sanitizer there for customers. I will definitely come back for more organic coffee or tea. read more

Li K.

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7 years ago

A really chill local cafe place recommend . I went here chill out with my friends. I was order an Açaí bowl, it taste really good and fresh. There are many items that u can choose for u açaí bowl. The Granola is my favorite. Also I was order Caramel white mocha, it is taste so amazing as well. For sure I will come back. read more

Zihong J.

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6 years ago

That is my first time I've been to Paddington Cafe and their smoothies are very healthy and refreshing. I ordered the Avocado smoothie and it was very delicious. I will be going back there again soon. read more

Qing Y.

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6 years ago

searching for Acai bowl near me and popped up this coffee shop. I called to make a order of mango smoothies . when I got it was so refreshed and so tasty, enjoy the hot life. read more

Joaquin A.

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13

1 year ago

I love this place they have the best coffee and dinner and the best service the place is berry clean people tha works there is berry nice

Lee C.

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4

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1 year ago

They make incredible sandwiches, Vietnamese coffee, handmade dumplings...and the music and people are always tops!

Wing M.

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5 years ago

açaí bowl is very good! Not too sweet, very nice!! berries were fresh and the smoothie was good. Recommend!!

Jamie N.

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6 years ago

Great smoothies! They make them to order with good quality ingredients and are always very nice.

Aaron P.

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3

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2 months ago

Hours are wrong. Here at 7:10 all locked up. Bummer. They need to correct the hours

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