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La Fontaine Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Bakery Sandwich shop Brunch restaurant Creperie Art cafe

One of the Best Places To Visits in Montclair


Address

12 N Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Website

www.toasttab.com

Contact

(973) 780-9687

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (301 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 4 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Brunch in NJ (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cafe and service! Cutest decor and ambiance. Lots of options for people following different diets, many fresh, healthy options as well as tasty treats, baked goods, juices and smoothies. Even for your pets! I tried the brunch plate, spinach & cheese and Nutella & raspberry crepes, mango & pineapple smoothie, dessert combo and delicious iced latte. All delicious and homemade. I will be trying more!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute cozy little cafe with sandwiches and pastries. We got a delicious hot cocoa with oat milk, with gluten free bread, and falafel sandwich. All was amazing. The gf they gave me 2 sandwiches, I'm guessing because the bread is smaller, and it was over $20 so its fair that it's 2 sandwiches. My BF said the falafel sandwich was amazing, it looked soo good too stuffed with lettuce, tomato, hummus, and falafel. Really sweet place, definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denisse R. 11 months ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this cute cafe a few weeks ago with my friend and was very pleased with my experience! The owner is so nice, the croissant was delicious and the iced latte was super good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lina Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I was very excited to try out this small Turkish x French fusion cafe for brunch today since the ingredients on their menu is suppose to be high quality and wholesome. We expect to pay extras for any quality food, unfortunately this visit was disappointing. We arrived on a Sunday, around 10:30am. There are 5 tables, plenty of seating because no one dined in. This cafe requires you to order first and then pay (including an opt to tip even before receiving service). Which isn’t a problem because we also tip. Turns out every item we ordered were more expensive than the prices listed on the menu. I understand prices have increased in every industry, except it is deceiving in this case when there are no disclaimers. My husband ordered a crepe, with spinach and cheese fillings-flavor was not bad, and it definitely tastes like a Turkish spinach pie, except in crepe form. I ordered an avocado toast with a poached egg, but extremely disappointed they used Sabra’s (or similar) avocado spread. No offense, but that’s the same spread I buy from Costco. I don’t see why I have to pay over $15 for a slice of bread with a mass market guacamole spread/dip. To be honest, all the avocado toasts that I’ve EVER ordered were made with fresh avocados 🥑, until today. The food was very mediocre, nothing special. Service was great, our waitress was friendly. Both of our drinks were $11 each, NOT worth the price in my option. The blueberry and banana smoothie was very runny, too watered down. So don’t expect to order this as a meal. Be expected to pay $1 extra for almond milk. The green juice tasted like spinach and cucumbers only, missing the ginger, apple, and lemon flavors (which are ingredients listing on the menu). The recipe could be definitely be improved. We also ordered two Turkish bagels, but didn’t receive it until we were ready to leave. Plus, we had to wait for the bagels despite having to already dined in for almost 45 mins. And during the wait, the lady took two bagels out from the fridge and microwaved it for 1 minute. We told her we could’ve heated the bread up at home but she said the bread is currently under cooked so it needed extra time for “cooking.” The bill for 2 ppl was $75 (this includes taxes) for a Sunday brunch at this cafe. I think you are better off going to a real diner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Jade P. 6 months ago on Google
    An absolute gem. The bread for every sandwich is amazing Everything is homemade and it's probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The crepes and coffee are absolute perfection. The staff and owner were very attentive and sweet. The atmosphere was beautiful, someone brought a dog, it was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Di 5 months ago on Google
    2nd Review: I enjoyed a delightful lunch at La Fontaine Cafe today with a good friend. The Cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating. It's tasteful decor and cozy interior enhance the dining experience. I had the veggie sandwich and it was delicious - fresh, tasty vegetables with a spicy sauce on the side. My friend loved her falafel sandwich. The owner brought us a sample of a fresh dessert she just made - it was wonderful & she is the sweetest! Highly recommend LA Fontaine Cafe !!! 1st Review: I enjoyed a large Americano coffee after a long 12 mile walk while waiting for dinner at the pizza place across the street. The owner and her staff were delightful. The menu looks wonderful & I hope to be back to try their food. The coffee was top notch !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Apurva W. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a wonderful cafe, run by the most amazing person. My wife and I had gone here with our cat and the owner of the cafe was so warm and welcoming, ready to help us by recommending the best things on the menu. We had the veggie sandwich, spinakopita and the chicken sandwich, and all 3 tasted incredible. The sweet creme at the end of the meal was incredible. Would go back and 100% recommend for anyone in the area.

  • 5/5 oktay a. 1 year ago on Google
    Very welcoming, cute&cozy spot. This was our second time. We both love pastrami and chicken chipotle sandwich.From the food to the service, everything was a complete hit! Definetly will be back.

  • 5/5 Anngie 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in with my husband looking for a quick midday meal. I ordered the matcha latte and upon asking the woman working the cashier “what’s the best hot coffee drink?” She said “I like the pistachio latte. It’s not on the menu but I can make it for you guys.” We ordered it. It was delicious! My matcha latte was the best I’ve had up until now in Jersey. It was smooth, very hot just how I like it, and the perfect balance of flavors. I ordered mine with oat milk. We also ordered their best selling pastrami sandwich and boy was it delicious! They have the best selection of halal sandwiches and we truly enjoyed our visit.

  • 5/5 Madiha M. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here many times and enjoy the variety of coffee, juices, pastries and sandwiches, they are always fresh and tasty. The owner is also very welcoming and sweet. Such a cute coffee shop!

  • 5/5 Lilit B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place so much! Amazing beautiful, healthy, and tasty food. Wonderfully cozy decor. Sweet people. The brunch plate was sooo delicious and exceeded well beyond my expectations. If I lived closer I’d come ever day. They also have wifi, power outlets, plenty of seating. Nice spot to stop by and do work while sipping coffee. I totally recommend!

  • 5/5 Melis G. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best brunches I’ve ever had in New Jersey! My friend and I from a nearby town were looking for a brunch location that was in the area and didn’t have a long wait, as it had already been 2 PM and we had plans scheduled for the rest of the day, and what a joy it was to stumble upon this Turkish-infused French café! As a Turk myself, I felt excited to try out the sandwiches and crepes listed on the menu. I had ordered the Spinach and Feta Crepe (you could never go wrong with spinach and feta) and my friend went for the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich, which were both very delicious choices. The portions were huge, of high quality ingredients, and definitely made by love from the owner, Pinar—absolutely well worth its price. We were left full for the majority of our day, pleased that we had decided to try something new. I left feeling very happy, as I got to converse with the owner in Turkish and thank her for her work. I would highly recommend this place for people stopping by Montclair—I will be returning to dine there again.

  • 5/5 Tomasz S. 6 months ago on Google
    This was the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. It was crispy, and flavorful. The Nutella crepe was also delicious and paired with the pistachio latte. I have no words left you just have to try it for yourself!!

  • 5/5 lily M. 4 months ago on Google
    The owner Pinar is a fabulous person. Cafe’s atmosphere is so warm. I ate spinach cheese crepe and fruit crepe with pistachio cappuccino , delicious and yummy .. Highly recommended.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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