Hip coffeehouse serving creative sandwiches & mains, housemade desserts & weekend brunch.
Mariya Okhten
Red Eye Café in Montclair is a true neighborhood gem — cozy, creative, and effortlessly cool. The vibe strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and lively, making it a great spot for weekend brunch or a casual weekday coffee. Their menu leans fresh and inventive, with hearty breakfast plates, seasonal ingredients, and plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The coffee is exceptional — rich, smooth, and clearly brewed with care. Service is consistently warm and welcoming, even during the busiest hours. Whether you’re in for their signature breakfast sandwich, a decadent stack of pancakes, or just a perfectly made latte, Red Eye Café delivers every time. A must-visit for anyone craving quality food and local charm in Montclair.
… moreRoky Ro
Red Eye Cafe is my absolute favorite brunch spot. The food is exceptional, with fresh, local ingredients. The Salmon BLT is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Their coffee is great, the staff is super friendly, and makes you feel at home. The cozy vibe, complete with a charming outdoor patio, is perfect for a relaxing brunch or quick lunch. Red Eye Cafe is a Montclair treasure—highly recommend!
… moreKimberly Giang
Enjoyed breakfast here with my husband. Came in right at opening on a Saturday. We were seated right away but I was pretty surprised at how quickly it became busy. The space itself was warm and inviting. The pastries at the front looked delicious. We both ordered matcha lattes and omelets. Everything came out exactly as ordered. The omelets were fluffy and a nice big size. The potatoes were actually a little cold but had good flavor. The matchas were decent. Overall a good experience and I would definitely come back again.
… moreAngela
The food was great! Totally enjoyed the breakfast. Seems there’s something on the menu to make everyone happy. We got the chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast ramen (the soup was very original/unique and the noodles were great), and the kids had the chocolate chip pancakes. All were delicious. I also appreciated their seasonal menu and enjoyed the coquito latte. We read some of the books on the shelves while waiting for our food, enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service. Will definitely be back!
… moreKeith Johnson
Very good food. Latte was good-not too sweet even though it was a brown sugar latte. The sludge cold brew was tasty. Frittata sandwich was egg whites and vegetables on a whole grain toast with siracha. Blueberry pancakes were good. Service was good. They have extra seating in the adjacent alleyway for nice weather. There is street parking.
… moreShannon lo
Cute place! First time trying it and I’ll definitely return. It’s sit yourself, they have a small menu but definitely has great choices. I got the Cuban sandwich and my friend got the red eye hash!
… moreRob Jelinski
Really love this spot; the menu, the lattes, the vibe, the staff! We had everything from the Oat Chai latte to Waffle Sandwich (fried eggs, bacon, & spicy maple dipping sauce) to Buttermilk (blueberry) pancakes, French Toast, etc.
It was all amazing and we will definitely be back again soon!
… moreKayla Montalvo
I had an amazing time at this cozy little Cafe. The food was delicious and the vibe was amazing.
We both came in on a busy Saturday morning. It was rainy and icky outside (my favorite weather btw). My friend and I both had Dirty Chai teas, as we waited for our tables. The teas were heart warming, as we sipped them eagerly in anticipation. We were told the wait would be about 20 minutes but I dont feel it was 20 minutes at all. I couldn’t help but notice immediately the art on the wall, which reminds me of my sacred plant journeys with mushrooms and dmt. (The cool thing is the art comes from a local artist and you can actually purchase his work. I love that they support local and upcoming artists. If you want to buy his beautiful art by the way, management will plug you in with his contact info!!) I instantly knew that eye was at home (if you know what i mean ) The books that were added for decoration were all intentionally selected and I absolutely loved itttt. I too love books so I just felt that I stepped into a portal to a dope little Cafe down Alice’s rabbit hole… The food though? The food was amazing. I’m a foodie that is why I was there in the first place. I ordered the Ramen with spinach, eggs, and bacon in it, it had an amazing spicy ginger broth (literally all of my favorite things in a bowl ) and a extra side order of (bacon cause I’m greedy) and it was soooo savory and tasty. The bacon was thick and salty as it should be – appeased all of my taste buds. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits. The grits had coconut flavoring which gave me thai vibes and they were thick creamy and heavenly, with the added loveliness of the shrimp. She also had the smores cookie and I had the banana nut bread which was soft and moist.
10 out of 10. I can’t wait to come again and eat the same thing another 4 times before I finally try something else. Lol
… moreRocky Dezigns
I LOVE this place! I just started working near by and was looking for some lunch. Well, they have a phenomenal breakfast list, their coffee/tea bar is amazing, & they are reasonably priced. The Turkey pear sandwich is so good that I had to go back again today. You need to go try this restaurant, you will not regret it!
… moreJustin Klump
I hate to write this, as I’ve ordered from here quite a bit over the last few months. I ordered their sweet potato mash for take out today and ended up coming home to find a large piece of aluminum foil halfway through eating. Pretty sure I ingested some as I mistook it for sweet potato skin. This will be my last time here unfortunately.
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