RED EYE CAFE Reviews

Their flavor combinations are just so amazing. Food is fresh and filling and you just feel so pleasantly content after eating it. One of our most favorite local places!

This place closes at 5 PM daily . Didn't get to go in because of the misleading timings.

Excellent food, great coffee!! This place is small, but well worth the wait!! Friendly employees always serving with a smile. Highly recommend coming here for breakfast or brunch. Can't wait to come back.

Normally, atmosphere is more importan in a coffee shop for me than quality of coffee but this place nails everything. I went about 30 min before closing for a cup of decaf but they had already ran out so the barista suggested an Americano instead which was so smooth and so good I didn't need any sugar at all. The barista was very friendly and quick. And although I didn't stay inside, since they where close to closing up, I would definitely come back here to hang out for a while and read or talk. I also had a chocolate macadamia nut cookie which was very good as well. Definitely a 5 star cafeteria. Sometimes I feel like cafes just charge more for a product that isn't noticeably better, but the coffee here is definitely much better and the price is not crazy either. Great place!

Folks the taste of the coffee here is one of the best. The Breakfast Menu is super with a Mediterranean diet option with a smoked salmon sandwich on an Autralian black bread.

Love this place. Really friendly staff. Great place to take some time. Outstanding coffee.

I'm split on RedEye - I'll go back and have another look. The coffee that I had (double espresso) was watery and the shot was pulled WAY too long for my taste. They use Intelligencia beans, which I also use at home, so I know how I like a shot to taste. Service as fine. Slow, don't know what I expected. Plenty of people working, but seemingly more taken with addressing stocking & keeping things moving for the business. The food was very good. Tasty omelet - though I don't know how you have two items standard when cheese counts as an item. Generally fine. But I was expecting something special.

Our offices have recently moved to Montclair and the RedEye had become somewhat of an office go to for a sit down lunch. The food is good, consistent if not a tad pricey, but hey, we're in Montclair. I do wish they had fries but I appreciate that they aren't necessary to have a good meal.

They have really good coffee. Didn't have a chance to catch there lunch. But will be the next time. I do recommend there banana bread.

I like the service. Make sure to get your sandwich grilled flatten panini style.

Tried it for breakfast last Sunday. The food was very tasty, decor is nice (my wife said it felt like Brooklyn). Noise level was a bit high.

Service definitely was bad. We waited a LOOONG time for our breakfast. Several tables that were sat after us had their orders taken before us and their food arrived in the same order. We also had to flag down a server to get our coffees refilled.

Given that they are a new establishment I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt on the service, otherwise this would have been a 0 quality score review.

I love the Red Eye Cafe. The dishes are consistently yummy and the staff is friendly and extremely accommodating. Did I mention that they have freshly baked cookies that are so good they'll make you swoon? Can't wait to go back.

Delicious and interesting sandwiches. Earl grey was very nice and served in a large cup. Quick service, very kind and attentive staff.

went in at 9pm on a tuesday night to get some work done, hours listed r til 11, at about 10:05 one of the employees approaches me and says 'we're closing up' to which i gave the 'bulging eyes and raised eyebrows look towards floor' and just said 'ok' and left, obviously the young hipster who said this didn't own the place, disappointment, change your hours or dont post any if u want to operate as such, anyway skip it, theyll ask u to leave to close early if there arent that many customers inside. abysmal experience. never again.

Red eye coffee at the red eye cafe you truly can't go wrong! The salads are reasonably priced and taste phenomenal

delicious food, large portions, always friendly staff

Great local coffee shop. Awesome laid back vibe. Great place to sit and relax for a bit.

Only went once for breakfast/lunch but it was so yummy. Great coffee and atmosphere, will definitely go back!

Great local eatery, we've been going here since they opened. Always good food whether your looking for breakfast or lunch.

I was very disappointed with my order. I ordered something with corn beef hash. That was NOT CORN BEEF HASH! I WON'T BE BACK SADLY.

It gives a very homely feel while your order is being taken care of.

Coffee is some of the best I've ever had good is simple and delicious, and the service is very warm and friendly.

Great place delishous food reasonable prices great service. You should give it a try you will not be disappointed.

The wife took me here for our date for my birthday. Everything we had was great. Their mocha was awesome too, I was very impressed and will be a repeat offender there...I mean repeat customer! :)

Great portions, amazing flavor and reasonable priced food.. ordered like 4 items and were all delicious.. would deff recommend the "huevos rancheros"

Great atmosphere and super friendly. Love the decor!

I was new to the place and even though I let them know I was still met with an attitude, I'm never going back.

A lovely space for an art opening with great music and beautiful photos.

Fantastic brunch every day. The cold brew with cardamom is really special.

Get the root down for just $7 and a nice cold brew and read the paper.

Usually love this place but got this teeny tiny slice of cake for $5.34. It s not even a full slice smh

Cool atmosphere, comfortable and causal. Great for a solid breakfast, amazing coffee.

It's a very trendy place. The staff is so cool they don't bother come over and serve you. I left after 20 minutes feeling like the cool kids wouldn't let me eat with them at lunch.

This place is a Mixed bag, really,

Good stuff, drinks and Smores Cookie is really good

Service is #***** HORRIBLE
I have more than once come here at 10:30p and been turned away because they're "closing soon"
What the Hell???
Management needs to get their team together

What a quaint find!
Small coffee cafe that also has a delicious brunch/lunch menu.
Very relaxing environment conducive for conversation,reading,studying..etc.
Staff is friendly. A definite go to coffee spot!
Highly recommend checking it out!

Love this place! Great atmosphere, good coffee and incredibly reasonable prices. BYO is also a plus!

Great food with healthy options. Love the iced coffee and the French toast is the best freaking French toast I've ever had! Always get the French toast!

I was brought here with a friend yesterday in the afternoon and enjoyed the food. It's a nice local business that's a good alternative to Starbucks. I had the Cuban sandwich that came with a salad and my friend had this sandwich with pickled blueberries. Overall, it was a good experience. I enjoyed the coffee and the meal. The music was good and the service was friendly as well.

Great coffee and snacks. The food is great and the staff is super friendly.

Just went there for breakfast good peeps and great muffins and coffee

Great cold brewed coffee with cardamom, open-faced Scotch egg banh mi sandwich!

I love this restaurant the food is great there the only thing about it is you have to wait a long time to get in and the tables are very small so if you go in a party of two it's easier but if you go with more than 3 people it's really tough to get a table.

Shrimp & Grits and Pesto Scramble was Excellent! I asked them to substitute the ketchup for onion jam because Im not a big fan of ketchup on my eggs. I'm so glad I did because it was absolutely delicious. The shrimp and grits was VERY FLAVORFUL and delicious as well. Kudos to the chef!

Food is great. Coffee could be better- espresso is a bit weak.

Omg!!! Amazing food and ambiance, service oh and the coffee is out of thix world.

Cool vibe, small menu of really well-done dishes, and friendly service. Enjoyed grabbing Sunday brunch with a friend here. The table situation is a bit tight, but the food made up for it.

My blueberry pancakes were delicious. Our server was flippant and gave us wrong information but the manager was personable and lovely.

Went here for brunch, had a wonderfully made waffle with bacon and fruit, and some sort of spicy maple dip.

Coffee was large, fresh, and very smooth, not bitter at all.

It gets pretty busy, but the atmosphere is still relaxed, we had a table in a nice nook with a good selection of novels on a shelf nearby.

Looking forward to going back!

Food is outstanding. I've never had a bad or mediocre meal. Don't come here if you have to be somewhere at a specific time. This is for leisurely mornings or afternoons as the wait and service can be slow.

The service is horrible. I have been waiting an hour for my food and still haven't gotten it yet. When I finally got my food it was really bad. They were nice about it when we told them it wasn't very good though.

It is a place where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee and other hot or cold drinks, desserts and food !!!!

Excellent: food, service, and atmosphere. Will surely return.

Very nice staff...food was amazing and filling. I will definitely be back.

Slow service, bad iced coffee, forgettable food. It used to be better.

Red Eye Cafe is great, very convenient on my morning commute. Worth a visit if you are in town.

Gotta love the Red Eye Cafe. Cute spot with great staff, excellent coffee and delicious food. Nice spot to host a private event.

Great service, relaxed environment, and wide range of food/drink options made for a worthwhile experience. Would recommend to a busy commuter or college student seeking a getaway with complimentary WiFi.

Amazing coffee.... delicious food....great staff, all of that at very reasonable cost.

Red Eye is very focused on quality savory dishes and a quality cup of coffee.
Located in a trendy section on Walnut Street, it isn t the easiest restaurant to spot with the cafe s name on a dark awning. There is no parking lot, and parking can be difficult depending on the time of day.
The cafe is very clean with lots of dark wood and white subway tile. The tables are individual and relatively comfortable despite the restaurant being crowded. In the morning, especially on the weekend there may be a 15-30 minute wait for brunch. When it s nice out, there is a quaint alley way with tables, but it can be difficult to get prompt service outside.
The staff is very friendly and is knowledgeable about the menu items, or are willing to find out the answers if you have questions.
For brunch, we had the Chipotle Cheese Sandwich and the Waffle Sandwich. The waffle sandwich with bacon and egg accompanied by fresh fruit was good, but the spicy maple dipping sauce made it very good I did not try the Cheese Sandwich, but was told it was tasty.
Our pour over coffee was very good, though not the best and probably wouldn t stop in just for it.
In total, brunch came to $40 for 2 including tip. As with most trendy cafes, it s considerably pricier than most diners and other breakfast spots. The uniqueness and quality can justify the cost, though there are other cafes I would make a regular visit to before coming back.

Wait took forever, service was slow and bad, out of some menu items.

A lovely space for an art opening with great music and beautiful photos.

All I can say is, "Wow!" Great food, great coffee (you gotta try the Dirty Chai), great service, comfy ambience. Just get there!

The hot libations are excellent. The food menu is clever and very tasty

I have been going to Red Eye Cafe for a long time now and can honestly say it's my favorite low-key place to eat and/or have a cup of coffee in Montclair. The interior design is warm and inviting, the food is great and their drinks are delicious. Although my favorite thing to eat there is their coffee cake!

great place for breakfast or a snack, the cookies are really good

This is were i had my first date with my boyfriend, we go here all the time and i have no complaints. They service is great, coffee is delicious, brunch menu is awesome.

Great food, Great atmosphere and most importantly great coffee!

Ps. Their weekend brunch menu is amazing. Especially their sunrise quesidilla. Lawd!

I changed my review to 4 stars because i walked into the cafe tonight ( april 28th around 7:45pm) to get a cup of coffee and the barista completely ignored us and served the people that came in after us because he knew them. Was a bit frustrated about it.

Great coffee. Great food. Limited seating. That is my only complaint. It's small and quaint.