Jefferson's Cafe

UPDATE: (2nd visit) Service improved 100%. Servers were attentive and professional. Menus and drink orders were placed immediately. Food was delivered in a timely manner. Coffee was topped off regularly and water was offered. Food, as usual, was superb! Good job listening to your customers' concerns, Jefferson's Cafe . I'll definitely be back with the family *** I read the reviews before visiting so I was ready for the extended wait and the sub-par service. However, the reviews about the food were mostly positive so I decided to take a chance. I visited on a Sunday morning at 9am. It took about 20 minutes to get a menu and for the waitress to take our orders. Our food came out a little before 10am. I had catfish, grits, and biscuits. My Husband had corned beef, grits, eggs, and biscuits. The food was delicious, but the service needs a little work. The servers were friendly but I thought they could use some training on customer service and proper etiquette. Some things as making sure the drink orders are in immediately and the customers are provided with the menu upon seating. The table should be clean before seating the customers, etc. On a positive note, I will say that the waitress did make sure that my coffee cup was topped off frequently, which I appreciated. Overall, I would visit again but not on a day or time that they would be busy. It seems Sunday early morning is the perfect sweet spot to enjoy this delicious hidden gem.
Apr 6th, 2024

I went to Jeffersons Cafe this morning and Im so happy I decided to visit. We were greeted and seated right away. Throughout our time there, the servers always stopped by our table to check in on us. I really appreciated that. Service was overall top notch. I ordered the french toast with chicken wings and my husband ordered the salmon cakes with cheese grits. Everything was so delicious! This is the kind of food that sticks to your rib and makes you feel at home. We will definitely be returning for breakfast again soon.
Apr 5th, 2024

Mar 22nd, 2024

The biscuits are a must-have!! Love the Uptown. Good down-home selection of food. Parking: Parking anywhere in Montclair is atrocious.
Mar 9th, 2024

Came here for breakfast. From what Ive read about this place I was so excited for some soul food, coming from North Carolina. When I came in, I had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. And thats only because I eventually had to ask for a table. The place was mostly empty so its not like they were slammed. When I did get my food, it was decent. I got a side of biscuits, which to be fair were pretty decent for Jersey biscuits; and chicken and waffles, which were also pretty good (but to be fair, if you somehow mess up chicken and waffles, you shouldnt be in business) For the entire 45 minutes I was there I wasnt checked up on once. I had to flag the waitress down anytime I needed anything? Even a drink refill. Im very disappointed, I was very hopeful for a good soul food place round these parts. But unfortunately I will not be coming back
Apr 2nd, 2024