Bluestone Coffee Co — Restaurant in Montclair

To be fair I’ll say it’s been quite some time since I visited Bluestone, but being a foodie and bonafide breakfast lover (not to mention someone who likes to patronize independently-owned shops as opposed to the franchises that have worked to slowly all but eradicate the sweet novelty of the “café experience”), I was excited about trying this place out. We were a party of five and after waiting a few short minutes sort of crammed in a corner amidst the hustle and bustle, we were crammed into a booth. After the folks we were there to meet had raved about this place, I was excited, so I reserved any judgment until I’d experienced the food and service. Well, neither met my expectations. Our waiter was devoid of any personality and seemed thoroughly disinterested in general. The food? Mediocre at best. Not impressed- I’ve made better Rosemary Potatoes at home, and the coffee? Realllly not impressed. For a place that’s supposed to be known for its coffee, Bluestone falls quite short of a two thumbs up on the java scale. Sure, you can have your coffee freshly ground for purchase at the counter, and they have a selection of some exotic roasts, but these are things other coffee shops offer. I don’t understand the hype. This place is too small to comfortably accommodate patrons and in light of the quality of the food and service, I don’t intend on returning if I’m in the area. Simply, another overrated venue that will continue to thrive largely on account of an...

First off, I want to say that I was greeted with kindness by the staff and customers, and felt that this place had a very positive community vibe to it. It was nice to see many elderly peeps enjoying their lunches when I stopped by.

However, I feel like I have to leave honest criticism due to the name “Bluestone Coffee Co”. I ordered two iced coffees to go, and one of the coffees I received may have been the worst I have had in the last 5 years (aside from a one off really bad McDonalds coffee). I appreciated that this place has decaf, but whatever was in my coffee was dreadful and almost made me feel sick. Either the syrup or the milk used was well past it’s shelf life, or something was just not working for me.

Sad to have to leave this review since I actually really enjoyed my visit. There’s lots of great coffee around here so I think I expected more from a local...

Bluestone is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch places in NJ. I've been going there for years, and it's my go to for breakfast. The atmosphere, service and food, including their coffee is top notch. It has a nice coffeehouse feel to it. Their coffee (unlimited cups), lattes and chai tea are tasty, and their scones- OMG so good.

The meal options here are vast, and it's nice you can substitute fruit instead of potatoes for your dishes. Their multi-grain toast is a must have, and their jam is beyond addicting. I could eat a bowl of it. I'm a big fan of their egg and turkey sausage cheese wrap. They never disappoint.

Their prices aren't too high and reasonable for the area. It's a great place for everyone- families, kids, couples, or single diners. I adore the Bluestone and have a very high regard for them. Bluestone is in my top 10 dining places to eat at...