Empanada Lady Cafe — Restaurant in Verona

I went to this restaurant straight after work with my parents today. We found this place because of the show Restaurant Hunter NJ. The first thing I was beyond happy about was They Had Vegetarian choices!!! (Yes I am a vegetarian) I ordered one kale plantain & white cheese empanada and one spinach & feta cheese empanada. They were phenomenal! It is 1/4 of a pound or more. They STUFF those empanada with holy goodness. We were offered to try a pudding bread which I have never heard of that and it was great. I am not a fan of moist breads but it taste great and it wasn’t overly sweet. My mother ended up getting one to go. I am so happy that I can now have empanadas again. The staff was so happy and great. He seemed to really love his job and care about his customers. Unfortunately I was not able to get his name because I forgot to ask.

Check list! Vegetarian safe ✔️ Good customer service ✔️ Parking ✔️ Nice eating...

I want to thank FIOS1 Restaurant Hunter and Christine Sloan for shining a light on this location. I drive on Bloomfield Ave twice a day to and from work. I never knew some good food was close. We stop in today and I am so glad we did. We was greeted upon our entrance walked to the counter to place our order.

My wife ordered two empanadas which ones I don't remember. I on the other hand ordered three one of each carnivore, vegetarian and sweet tooth. Buffalo chicken and gorgonzola, spinach and feta along with guava and cream cheese. Our daughter ordered two empanadas spinach and feta, kale, plantains and cheese. My wife ordered a side of sweet plantains.

Now these empanadas are nothing to laugh about hefty hearty fulfilling. While waiting we were asked if you would like to try bread pudding. Of course after our meal my wife got some bread pudding to go. I will to no other place for empanadas except...

I had a nice, flavorful sit down meal for the price of an upscale burger chain meal. The have assorted savory and sweet empanadas, sandwiched, wraps and a small and large plate hot meal. The hot meal is your choice of entree, there was pulled pork and chicken with onions and peppers the night I was there, and a choice of two sides. I selected vegetables and Spanish rice and red beans. In addition I had a beef and potato empanada. Even though I selected the small plate I had to take some home as I couldn't finish everything.

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

The Empanada Lady Cafe is just off the main road, Bloomfield Ave., on Grove Ave. in a small strip mall with a Kaiser's.

Since it was my first visit the only thing I wasn't sure of is how to order. There are small cards with check boxes but they don't have the hot plates on them. I ordered at the counter but there may have been menus...