First time visit for breakfast. The service and food exceeded my expectations. I dislike the automatic 20% gratuity added to a party of 2 or more bill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra
The Jefferson Cafe in Montclair New Jersey is absolutely delicious !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gregory smith
Best tasting Southern Cuisine in Montclair. Stop by, you won't be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shinita “Ni-Ni” Pettiford
Nice spot to grab some delicious food. The wait for the food was a little long, but that didn't take away from the flavor of the dishes. The pork chops were amazing and seasoned extremely well. My sides were ok, but the greens I did have to jazz up a bit for my liking. All together I'd visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Marjorie Wilson
Back in the day the food used to be very good, now it is horrible what happened does it have new owners. I was very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael DuBose
So I ordered the Grits, Eggs, Weat toast & Cat fish. It must say it was Amazing 👏🏿 Great young & vibrant personalities. Helpful & cheerful. The atmosphere was perfect. The overall experience is very nice and I recommend people come here.
Yes a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Soul food spot. 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tessa
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaku Boyd
One of the best restaurants I had the privilege of visiting. I've watched Jeferson's grow over the years being that I grew up in Montclair. The food is awesome and I believe they have the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. Jefferson has been a fily friend for quite some time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcela Lindo
As long as you don’t walk in expecting a super fancy updated place then you are in for a treat. Older cafe and very niche menu which I loved. There was street parking. Small dining area.
Ordered the fried whiting crispy with hash browns and toast. Hubby got the fried catfish with grits and toast. One of the kids got pancakes and we got two orders of pork sausage.
My whiting was absolutely delicious. Very tasty. Hubby enjoyed his catfish. The pancakes were also good. Not too fluffy and not too stiff. Very well made. The kids loved the sausage. Hash browns were good too especially with the sliced onion pieces in it.
Service was good. At the end they gave us the wrong check so always be sure to review it.
Overall good experience. Bring cash to avoid card service fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Veronica Beltran
Amazing quality food! Their salmon cakes country breakfast platter was under $15 and I didn’t expect to receive as much food as I did.
The salmon cakes were very flavorful and came out hot and fresh. They gave a heaping portion of grits which had a nice buttery taste, and the homemade biscuits were my favorite! Flaky, buttery, and perfectly salty - I probably could eat 10 of those in one sitting if I really wanted to.
My partner had the fried catfish country breakfast platter (not pictured), and the catfish was soooo delicious that I really wanted to eat his plate. I already know I’m getting that platter next time. The fish was soft and not overcooked with the breading perfectly seasoned. He got toast and home fries, which were also seasoned well, so was happy about that since I usually opt for something else as I find that most places have bland home fries. That’s not the case for Jefferson’s cafe!
This will definitely be a go-to breakfast/lunch spot :) and I can’t wait to try their other dishes!
UMMM you have to taste for yourself. It was ok but for the price it should be better. I paid less for what I had and it was waaaayyy better.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Joseph W. Scott Sr. (MANOFPURPOSEONPURPOSE)
Went with my Brother for something to eat breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Breakfast Platters, Home Fries
Jae Jones (BumPp)
Jefferson's Cafe has fed me for almost 30 years. The service there has always been A1 and Mrs Jefferson continues to serve you with a smile and conversation for everyone that enters the premises. If your ever in Montclair and looking for a good meal, JEFFERSONS IS THE PLACE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary P
I so enjoy this place. The food is good, it's quiet and comfortable. Never a wait. The proprietor is so personable and feels like home. But most of all the food is good. Everything I've had, smothered pork chops, fried chicken good! The sides are good as well. I highly recommend this cafe.
Today, my daughter treated me to some delicious home cooking, as she mentioned. According to the ratings, Mrs. J's restaurant has a great reputation. The place is clean, and the food is fantastic for the price. However, the service leaves much to be desired. The waitress staff lacks personality; there is no warm welcome, and they can be quite rude. Meals are often delivered awkwardly, either over customers' heads or in an unprofessional manner. Additionally, the silverware was not clean. The waffle was cold, and the hot chocolate was cold!
Where is the hospitality that makes customers feel at home while they eat? It feels like you are expected to simply come in, purchase your food, and leave immediately!
First time visit for breakfast. The service and food exceeded my expectations. I dislike the automatic 20% gratuity added to a party of 2 or more bill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Jefferson Cafe in Montclair New Jersey is absolutely delicious !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tasting Southern Cuisine in Montclair. Stop by, you won't be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice spot to grab some delicious food. The wait for the food was a little long, but that didn't take away from the flavor of the dishes. The pork chops were amazing and seasoned extremely well. My sides were ok, but the greens I did have to jazz up a bit for my liking. All together I'd visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Back in the day the food used to be very good, now it is horrible what happened does it have new owners. I was very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
So I ordered the Grits, Eggs, Weat toast & Cat fish. It must say it was Amazing 👏🏿 Great young & vibrant personalities. Helpful & cheerful. The atmosphere was perfect. The overall experience is very nice and I recommend people come here.
Yes a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Soul food spot. 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants I had the privilege of visiting. I've watched Jeferson's grow over the years being that I grew up in Montclair. The food is awesome and I believe they have the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. Jefferson has been a fily friend for quite some time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As long as you don’t walk in expecting a super fancy updated place then you are in for a treat. Older cafe and very niche menu which I loved. There was street parking. Small dining area.
Ordered the fried whiting crispy with hash browns and toast. Hubby got the fried catfish with grits and toast. One of the kids got pancakes and we got two orders of pork sausage.
My whiting was absolutely delicious. Very tasty. Hubby enjoyed his catfish. The pancakes were also good. Not too fluffy and not too stiff. Very well made. The kids loved the sausage. Hash browns were good too especially with the sliced onion pieces in it.
Service was good. At the end they gave us the wrong check so always be sure to review it.
Overall good experience. Bring cash to avoid card service fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing quality food! Their salmon cakes country breakfast platter was under $15 and I didn’t expect to receive as much food as I did.
The salmon cakes were very flavorful and came out hot and fresh. They gave a heaping portion of grits which had a nice buttery taste, and the homemade biscuits were my favorite! Flaky, buttery, and perfectly salty - I probably could eat 10 of those in one sitting if I really wanted to.
My partner had the fried catfish country breakfast platter (not pictured), and the catfish was soooo delicious that I really wanted to eat his plate. I already know I’m getting that platter next time. The fish was soft and not overcooked with the breading perfectly seasoned. He got toast and home fries, which were also seasoned well, so was happy about that since I usually opt for something else as I find that most places have bland home fries. That’s not the case for Jefferson’s cafe!
This will definitely be a go-to breakfast/lunch spot :) and I can’t wait to try their other dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
UMMM you have to taste for yourself. It was ok but for the price it should be better. I paid less for what I had and it was waaaayyy better.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Went with my Brother for something to eat breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Breakfast Platters, Home Fries
Jefferson's Cafe has fed me for almost 30 years. The service there has always been A1 and Mrs Jefferson continues to serve you with a smile and conversation for everyone that enters the premises. If your ever in Montclair and looking for a good meal, JEFFERSONS IS THE PLACE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I so enjoy this place. The food is good, it's quiet and comfortable. Never a wait. The proprietor is so personable and feels like home. But most of all the food is good. Everything I've had, smothered pork chops, fried chicken good! The sides are good as well. I highly recommend this cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Dinner, Fried Chicken Dinner, Uptown, Potato Salad
Today, my daughter treated me to some delicious home cooking, as she mentioned. According to the ratings, Mrs. J's restaurant has a great reputation. The place is clean, and the food is fantastic for the price. However, the service leaves much to be desired. The waitress staff lacks personality; there is no warm welcome, and they can be quite rude. Meals are often delivered awkwardly, either over customers' heads or in an unprofessional manner. Additionally, the silverware was not clean. The waffle was cold, and the hot chocolate was cold!
Where is the hospitality that makes customers feel at home while they eat? It feels like you are expected to simply come in, purchase your food, and leave immediately!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
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