Montclair is home to many delicious coffee spots that allow for residents to pick up that perfect cup of coffee on the way to work, or an afternoon pick-me-up in between running errands. One of the town’s most popular cafes is The Corner, located at 115 Grove Street, famed for its IG-worthy design and delicious food. Read on to learn more about The Corner in Montclair and why locals love it.
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About The Corner
After opening in April of 2015, The Corner outfitted itself to be a mix of “urban eclectic sensibilities,” all while reflecting Montclair’s suburban charm, according to the website. Owner Jeff Munoz is a long-time Montclair resident, he named the cafe The Corner as the building sits on the corner of Grove Street and Walnut Street.
“We took over this ‘corner’ space with a vision of a part cafe and part restaurant, combining a downtown feel with a casual nature of a neighborhood eatery,” according to signage in the cafe.
The Ambiance
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Designed by interior designer Nicole Roantree, The Corner combines the industrial feel of the city with the comfort of the suburbs. A neon sign reading “good vibes only” and colorful art prints decorate the walls.
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The open concept kitchen and tables with rustic wood table tops and industrial table legs round out the look of the cafe. The large front windows and glass doors of the cafe allow for sunlight to naturally light the interior and make for the perfect spot for watching the regular hustle and bustle of Montclair to pass you by.
The Menu
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The cafe offers a wide variety of coffee styles, from the classic drip coffee to its signature Corner Cold Brew on Tap. The Corner also has favorites like Machiatto, Cappuccino, and Chai Latte.
For those who don’t drink coffee, The Corner offers a selection of teas, which you can order by the cup or the kettle if you are sharing with friends. Teas range from Earl Grey and Bellocq Breakfast to herbal chamomile and Le Hameau.
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The Corner also offers house-made sodas and juices if you are craving something sweet. The sodas are all infused with fresh fruit and herbs and come in three flavors: Lemon Press, Grapefruit Thyme, and Strawberry Rosemary.
The juices embrace the natural flavors of fruit and vegetables like in the Field of Greens juice, which combines kale, spinach, collard greens, celery, cucumber, apple, lemon, and ginger for a healthy green juice. Or the Bells & Whistles juice which combines strawberry, apple, and carrots for a more fruit-forward drink.
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If you are hungry, The Corner offers a selection of pastries and other snacks to satisfy your appetite. You can get breakfast classics like croissants, scones, and buttermilk biscuits. Or enjoy a baguette from the pastry board. Each comes with a selection of fruit dips and preserves to enjoy with your bread.
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The Corner also has a selection of other breakfast classics like berry pancakes, waffles, omelets and eggs, seasoned oatmeal, granola parfait with Greek yogurt, and smoked salmon on toast.
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For those who may be stopping by for lunch or an afternoon snack, this gem offers a selection of sandwiches. The Corner BLT features thick-cut bacon, greens, sliced tomato, and aioli. Or the smoked BBQ Chicken sandwich, which has barbecue chicken with purple coleslaw and house chips. The Corner also has a bone marrow broth soup and a soup of the day for those chilly afternoons.
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For snacks, The Corner offers an avocado toast, a prosciutto and ricotta toast, and organic chicken liver toast – or you can get their toast sampler and try all three. Patrons also have the option of a pan-fried roasted onion dip and a house-made hummus that you can snack on with the potato chips or seasoned toast.
The Corner is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8AM-4PM. In addition to stopping by the cafe, you can also place an order online for pickup.
To keep up with The Corner, follow the eatery on Instagram @thecornermontclair.
