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Red Eye Cafe

Red Eye Cafe

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Montclair
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9.1/10
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    Ranked #2 for cafés in Montclair
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    Victor O.
    "The New Orleans Sludge Coffee and Chorizo Quesadilla were awesome!"(3 Tips)
    Roxy N.
    "they have the best lattes and the dirty chai is pretty great too."(5 Tips)
    ℳansour α.
    "French Toast and Red Eye coffee, a combo for absolute happiness."(2 Tips)
    arian c.
    "The turkey and pear sandwich is so delicious!"(2 Tips)
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  • Akshay P.heart icon on user image
    Akshay PatilJune 10, 2017
    They have really good coffee and great sandwiches. There's also a chess board for customers to play and a whole lot of books to read for past time. It a nice cozy place. Simply the best cafe ever
    Upvoted Oct 9
  • A G.
    A GAugust 31, 2014
    Great cafe in New Jersey, which are hard to come by. Great staff, okay iced coffee. The food options are to-die-for, and free wi-fi. Perfect for a bunch of occasions. Past 7pm, you have free parking!
  • Samara F.
    Samara FogelAugust 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is awesome. The food is fresh, inventive, and delicious. The New Orleans Sludge iced coffee is to die for. And the decor is fabulous. Love the painted lights on the walls!
  • Nastassia A.heart icon on user image
    Nastassia AguileraMarch 9, 2016
    This is a cute spot to meet up for a laid back date or to catch up with a friend. I ordered a dirty chai with almond milk, so good! I'll definitely come back (:
  • Frank S.heart icon on user image
    Frank SperanzaApril 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is straight up amazing. Have left extremely happy and more than satisfied every time. Bonus tip - Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream is life changing, true story. Also, service is great!
  • Stacee R.
    Stacee RonaeNovember 2, 2013
    Always packed on the wknd. The brunch menu is only served on wknds & they're not open until 9 on Sat & Sun BUT, I WILL COME HERE FoR THE BEST CANDIED BACON! I stop here on the way to the farmers mkt!
  • Harry R.
    Harry RaymondFebruary 28, 2018
    Turkey and pear sandwich is better than it sounds. Delicious!
  • Nastya N.heart icon on user image
    Nastya NaOctober 28, 2017
    I like this pumpkin 🎃 pancakes 🥞!!! My husband said spicy 🌶 but tasty 😋 about eggs 🥚 with beans.
  • Phynjuar P.
    Phynjuar PenwahJuly 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Montclair is becoming so SOHO or like one of those little off the beaten path streets in Paris eveyime I come home there's something new and delicious going on!
  • Joey L.heart icon on user image
    Joey LacusOctober 27, 2018
    Brunch is fantastic. Huevos Rancheros and Scotch Egg Bahn Mi are awesome. Great coffee and baked goods as well!!
  • Jay E.heart icon on user image
    Jay EaglesonNovember 10, 2014
    Such a cool spot for dinner and coffee. The food was good and the atmosphere is chill.
  • Joelle V.heart icon on user image
    Joelle VelascoSeptember 2, 2014
    Went for brunch and ordered the chipotle cheese sandwich. I added bacon (because, BACON. Mmm). It was amazing. Also had the Dirty Chai - delish!
  • Hayley F.heart icon on user image
    Hayley FucetolaApril 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    They are serious about their coffee here (that's a compliment, I am too) and the food is excellent as well. Small, but well thought out menu.
  • Tony W.heart icon on user image
    Tony WeberMay 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place for brunch with an interesting menu. Try the candied bacon!
  • Daylin R.
    Daylin ReynosoSeptember 11, 2017
    The best place on earth. The Sunday menu is the best. Dirty chai is a must. I'm addicted to that coffee
  • Roxy N.heart icon on user image
    Roxy NadimJune 5, 2016
    they have the best lattes and the dirty chai is pretty great too. The atmosphere and waiters are both lovely.
  • Jennifer R.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer RAugust 6, 2017
    The s'mores cookie is gooey and delish. Also recommend this place for late night coffee/desser
  • Nickittycole
    NickittycoleJune 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The New Orleans Sludge Coffee and The Highlander (scotch egg with a Vietnamese twist) are this months specials and both are amazeballs.
  • Daisy
    DaisyMarch 29, 2014
    Good coffee and love the walnut cake....moist not to sweet!!! Still searching for the perfect cup of coffee.
  • Lenny G.heart icon on user image
    Lenny GalloAugust 20, 2023
    Decent food and reasonably priced. Their omelets are very good.
  • Caroline W.
    Caroline WhiteJanuary 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great coffee and excellent latte. Been once for weekday lunch and was equally delicious.
  • M B.heart icon on user image
    M BMarch 29, 2013
    Great bfast! Spinach & smoked gouda omelette, red eye coffee and banana walnut pancakes! #delish...we're all VERY satisfied!!!
  • Daraheart icon on user image
    DaraOctober 24, 2012
    This might just be thee best iced coffee ever. And I am picky when it comes to iced coffee. This place is an A+ for sure!
  • Snooty Waiter
    Snooty WaiterJuly 2, 2014
    Order the sandwich that seems the most "out there" to you. That's what they do and that's what you should do. Live a little!
  • Fliyann R.heart icon on user image
    Fliyann RakatakatakaDecember 10, 2014
    Good espresso slamming hot chocolate with fresh home made whipped cream! Yum!!
  • Chris O.heart icon on user image
    Chris OzoniakJune 27, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Huervos rancheros, the New Orleans sludge, everything!
  • Ardvaarkheart icon on user image
    ArdvaarkMay 1, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    You can't go wrong with any of the specialty coffee.
  • Alanna G.
    Alanna GuzmanDecember 30, 2013
    Order any of the omelets, highly recommended! Comes with toast and a fruit platter.
  • ℳansour α.heart icon on user image
    ℳansour αℓтαууαrDecember 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    French Toast and Red Eye coffee, a combo for absolute happiness.
  • Jo-Ann M.heart icon on user image
    Jo-Ann Malanga RutherfordFebruary 14, 2018
    Delicious brownies regular and gluten free!
  • Kyrce S.
    Kyrce SwensonOctober 10, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Coffee cake with espresso glaze is delicious and not aggressively sweet (if addictive).
  • Lauren P.heart icon on user image
    Lauren PeckOctober 28, 2015
    The cappuccinos are absolutely perfect and the staff is amazing
  • Eric L.
    Eric LocshMarch 27, 2014
    Cool atmosphere. Drink menu is a little small but funky food menu
  • isabella s.
    isabella saccoJune 28, 2013
    Highlander sandwich with a iced chai tea latte! Delicious! Worth every penny!
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I wanted to like it, given its location near the station. This cafe has the right looks, and friendly staff, but for me doesn't deliver on coffee or food.
  • Victor O.
    Victor OrtizDecember 9, 2012
    The New Orleans Sludge Coffee and Chorizo Quesadilla were awesome!
  • Lena T.heart icon on user image
    Lena TymczynaJuly 13, 2015
    Amazing service and food!
  • John D.
    John DeelySeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Some of the best pancakes I've ever had.
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CooperMarch 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Excellent brunches. Try the sludge.
  • Terry H.
    Terry Heyman KeizerApril 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't decide! My first time here. It all sounds so good.
  • Richard S.heart icon on user image
    Richard SanfordFebruary 19, 2014
    The Wi-Fi works well too...!! Just ask for the password, no prob...
  • arian c.
    arian clayApril 24, 2013
    The turkey and pear sandwich is so delicious!
  • James K.heart icon on user image
    James KiernanJuly 19, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    They make a good iced coffee.
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LOctober 16, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Not so into the food, but iced latte is fantastic.
  • Jordy K.
    Jordy KaseSeptember 7, 2013
    The food was fantastic... Great service.
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DonahoeJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Sludge coffee is delicious.
  • Kimberly R.
    Kimberly RamettaApril 14, 2013
    Food is amazing but the service needs to pick up the pace!
  • Joe F.
    Joe FerrieroDecember 2, 2012
    Red Eye Hash!!! Delish!!!
  • Meganheart icon on user image
    MeganApril 10, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The S'mores Cookie....yowza. 👌
  • Mesh M.
    Mesh MilesJune 19, 2012
    Broccoli pesto sandwich is great!
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