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    Popular Cafe

    4.1 (189 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Sooo good. Everything was made to perfection.
    Aesthetic LeafyKiwi U.

    Omg! Compare to other places we have gone. By far the best quality food and Prices!! I am Shocked this place is not full to the brim. So calming and spacious. Can't wait to come back.

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    N M.

    Ming and Lisi are worth the trip here. A mom and pops type of restaurant. Great for groups or intimate breakfast catch up with your loved ones. Or, if you craving some great service, delicious food and sincerity, get over here. Now, let's stalk about their homemade hot sauce (which you can purchase to take home).....delish! Shake it on everything for immediate elevated flavor!! Bathrooms are clean, outdoor patio if you wanna see the street and trees or sit inside to revel at their lovely art collection. It's a place that feels at home which is difficult this day and age with everything , "Scan your own food." Looking forward to a return and please support small local businesses like this!

    Country fried steak  and my girlfriend eggs on top really small plate if you ask me
    Manuel M.

    The environment and atmosphere and decoration was nice and cool on hot days but not big on portions. Breakfast is time to eat lol but here country fired stake was not as big and not to filling. Nice place for mom and daughter. Not family

    Very yummy. Nice thick slice of ham

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    Cute, very quaint cafe. The food is always good and the service is amazing. Nothing fancy, but very nice and homey.

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    Great food fantastic price! First time here will definitely be back again! Service was amazing!

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    12 years ago

    Food was great with good service. If you are close I would recommend giving them a try.

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    10 years ago

    Probably the best breakfast spot in Montclair. Really good prices for high quality food.

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    love this place. best breakfast place in the IE! a gem. Family-owned and it shows in the service.

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    Union On Yale

    Union On Yale

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    9 years in business

    Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a…read morewoodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again.

    We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short,…read more I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back.

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    Dr Grubb's

    Dr Grubb's

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    17 years in business

    Absolutely LOVE this place and will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. The portions are…read moremassive and the prices are so reasonable for how much food you get. We came on a weekend and it was super busy (as it should be honestly with how amazing the food and service are). We got the blackened salmon with penne pasta and baby potatoes, and the flat iron steak with bow tie pasta and herb brown rice. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. The bow tie pasta is served cold and has a vinegary flavor to it, definitely a distinct taste, but I personally loved it because I enjoy sour/vinegary flavors. I can see why it might not be everyone's favorite though, but I personally really enjoyed it. The salmon was also super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Same with the penne pasta and potatoes. Honestly everything was just made really well and good. For the sauce, we got their popular jalapeno garlic sauce and it paired well with absolutely everything. Needless to say, this place was really good from head to toe. I also got to meet the owner and he was super friendly too. I seriously wish they would open one closer to my area. Parking was really easy and the ambience was lively with sports playing all around the bar and plenty of seating.

    Dr. Grubb's offers good, healthy, simple food with a focus on cleaner ingredients than you'll find…read moreat many other places. The portions are generous, especially the sides, which are much larger than expected. I've only been there twice so far, but both visits were positive. The blackened chicken is really good, and the jalapeño garlic sauce is a standout--it adds a lot of flavor without overpowering the meal. Overall, it's a solid option when you're looking for a healthier meal with generous portions. Four stars because there's still more of the menu I'd like to try, but I've enjoyed everything I've had so far.

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    Gus's Barbecue

    Gus's Barbecue

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    There was a concern with the seating arrangement for one of my family members when we first…read morearrived. We spoke with the manager, and he was incredibly helpful and accommodating. I wish I had gotten his name, but he was working on June 13th between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. He listened to our concerns, worked with us to find a solution, and completely turned our experience around. This was my first time trying Gus's Barbecue. After we were seated, our server was amazing and recommended some great items from the menu. The food was delicious, especially the creamed corn and the greens. If you order the greens, definitely add the vinegar chili sauce--it takes them to the next level! Everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. The restaurant itself was very clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this location and look forward to coming back.

    Honestly it's a 5* for the service alone. The hostess was kind and seated me quickly where I wanted…read moreto be. Charlize, the waitress, was quick and attentive. When she went on break, the guy who took her place was always checking if I needed anything very often. I've never received that much attention at a restaurant before. So A+ service. The food was good. The chicken had really good seasoning and the sauce or rub on the ribs had some kick to it. Everything was delicious. The only things that could be better is if they gave a little piece of cornbread for the table to try. People rave about it but for a person of one, a skillet of cornbread is a lot. Little piece would be nice. Also, would be good to have a bit bigger portions, especially on the sides. I get it, cost gone up everywhere. Again, food was good, but a bit more food would go a long way, especially as a returning customer decided between options.

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