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    Sankofa Cafe

    4.8 (32 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Apple Orchard Chai and Cinnamon Raisin Roll
    Michael M.

    This cafe has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The space is very clean and there is a lot of seating for you to get work done or converse. I ordered an Apple Orchard Chai which is a seasonal special along with a Cinnamon Raisin Roll. The staff was very kind and receptive to the questions we had about the menu. The experience overall was great and I definitely recommend everyone to visit.

    Caramel latte with almond milk (after several sips)
    Giselle S.

    Sankofa Cafe has a welcoming ambiance. There are several seating options. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival. Our drinks were very tasty and made to our liking. The banana bread was sooo yummy! It was a wonderful compliment to our chai, mocha and caramel latte beverages. What a wonderful addition to the area!

    First of all, I love the design of the cafe. You can tell that their intention was to provide a welcoming and safe space to spend some time. The staff were very friendly and attentive! One of my favorite elements of the cafe was the Library! I love that you can actually get a book and read while having your coffee or whatever your choice! The owner Jessica is a Phenomenal Woman and the Absolute Best! She was very thoughtful in how she put this amazing cafe together. I will definitely be back and will bring friends!

    Jay N.

    This place was great. I was highly satisfied with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff the various coffees and teas on the menu were excellent.the place with decorated with historical markers. It was an adventure and good tasting food and excellent service and history. I enjoyed my visit. I highly recommend you give it a try . A lot of.

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    Enviasia M.

    Came for a mid day matcha break from work and this was the perfect cafe! The croissant was very fresh and tasty, we ordered a lavender matcha and a caramel matcha both with oat milk and they did not disappoint. We appreciated the calm and quiet atmosphere, the afrocentric style added a very "homey" feel. Service was quick!

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    Alexandria L.

    the drinks are phenomenal and the staff is great. chill vibes throughout the shop too. would definitely recommend to sit and relax for a bit.

    Iced caramel latte w/ almond milk and a chocolate chip cookie.
    Cupcakes J.

    Beautifully decorated, wonderful barista, excellent service, really good coffee, amazing cookies! This is my new go to spot.

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    I love going to Sankofa! The coffee is always excellent. The staff is friendly. Plus the music is on point.

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    We are thrilled to have a wonderful cafe in the south end now! Great coffee and lovely atmosphere with a lot of seating.

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    Lovely neighborhood spot. Really nice atmosphere and great people. Good breakfast options.

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    Excellent coffee, excellent service, great atmosphere. This will be a routine/frequent spot.

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    Such a beautiful space, love the people and the coffee is incredible. Would definitely could come back again as soon as possible.

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    The coffee is great, the snacks are tasty and vibe inside is super chill and cool... love this place. Hidden gem in Montclair.

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    Tried for the first time today. Great coffee; great service; beautiful space - a great addition to Montclair.

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    The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the coffee and pastries are AMAZING!

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    The Corner

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    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    One word... WOW. The…read moreCorner in Upper Montclair has that rare mom-and-pop feel that immediately makes you feel welcome. It's cozy, genuine, and the kind of place where you can tell there's a lot of love going into what comes out of the kitchen. And speaking of that kitchen--you can see it from pretty much every seat in the house. Watching several cooks navigate what looks like an incredibly tiny space is almost mesmerizing. Somehow, they move around each other seamlessly, and the best part? The food comes out FAST. My wife went with the hummus, and it was creamy, flavorful, and delicious. But the surprise star on the side was the salted dried kale chip--such a simple little addition, but ridiculously good. Then came my pancakes. Out of this world. Small in diameter, but super thick, with a beautifully crispy exterior giving way to an interior that was fluffy, light, and airy. I've tried making this style of pancake at home countless times, and I still have absolutely no idea how to get that texture. The syrup and berries were the perfect finishing touches. Everything just worked. I've made and had soooo many pancakes in my life, and this is easily top 3 best. The Corner is the kind of place that makes you start planning your next visit before you've even left. I'll be dreaming about getting back to this Corner.

    I ordered my omelette to go, so I didn't get the full sit-down experience and I'm keeping that in…read moremind with my review. I customized it with cheddar cheese, bacon, and onion. Unfortunately, something about it didn't sit right with my stomach, and the cheese tasted a little off to me. I also ordered a chai latte, but it was pretty plain. It mostly tasted like tea and milk rather than the spiced, flavorful chai I was expecting. Maybe the experience would have been different dining in, so I'd be open to trying them again and ordering something else next time.

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    3.8
    (596 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I returned here seven years after my first visit. Four more doughnuts were tried. There seemed to…read moremore doughnut variety than I remember, but who knows. The actual doughnut base for all of these were ideal and had a nice balance with the toppings and fillings. Tres Leches - This was dipped in a vanilla bean glaze and soaked in triple milk cream with whipped cream and a cherry. This was tasty. I could not really tell it was three milks, but it was very moist and the cream was fulfilling. Lemon Raspberry Jam - This was a brioche doughnut with raspberry jam and was coated with a tart lemon glaze. This was solid. There was a ton of raspberry jam, and it was flavorful. I actually wanted more from the lemon glaze. The raspberry overpowered it just a little bit. Strawberry Shortcake - This tasted exactly like the frozen treat. I liked the crumbles on top, and it brought me back to eating the frozen treats back in the day. Chocolate Peanut Butter - This was my favorite one. There was a ton of peanut butter filling. It was not like most peanut butter filled doughnuts I had. I could not tell exactly what it was, but it was very good. The chocolate icing just nicely paired with that filling.

    A treat on national donut day!! Toddler approved The service was great! The individual behind the…read morecounter was really attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to help our little baby who was quite warm due to the hot weather. Didn't catch their name...but thank you!! We got three donuts (sourdough chai, mocha, and vanilla sprinkle), an iced tea, an Arnold Palmer, a latte, and fig and walnut sourdough bread. We ate outside under the shade. Will definitely be back!

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