I absolutely love to go out and eat, that's why you're typical run of the mill fad diets will never work for me and I've accepted that. Anywho, with that being said I found a brand spankin' new brunch spot that I absolutely love. Introducing, Southern Belle in Montclair, NJ. The decor is crisp and clean but also mellow and relaxing, I especially love the huge padded headboard look seen on the walls.
But I'm sure you want to know more about what makes this a great brunch location. Well aside from the fact that usually I have to travel into NYC for a decent brunch spot and now I don't, the menu is right on point offering things like Chicken and Waffles, Sunday Morning French Toast, and cheese grits as well as classics with southern flair like the Southern Eggs Benny which is your typical eggs benedict but instead of an english muffin it's on top of a homemade biscuit.
Plus, to compliment the brunch items the Specialty Drink menu doesn't disappoint. I ordered a Mint Julep (non-alcoholic featuring tea and fresh mint) which was refreshing a delicious to a tea drinker such as myself. The boyfriend on the other hand, hated the Mint Julep but loved the Southern Sunrise which was just as yummy as the Julep.
My favorite items were the Fried Chicken which was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, seasoned perfectly it gave my Gram's Fried chicken a sprint for it's money. YES, it was that good. In fact, I called my mother from the table and told her, "don't tell gram but I'm eating chicken that's just as good as her's ... maybe even better!" The waffle was just a typical belgium waffle, if you're interested nothing special.
My favorite items were the Fried Chicken which was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, seasoned perfectly it gave my Gram's Fried chicken a sprint for it's money. YES, it was that good. In fact, I called my mother from the table and told her, "don't tell gram but I'm eating chicken that's just as good as her's ... maybe even better!" The waffle was just a typical belgium waffle, if you're interested nothing special.
The Southern Eggs Benny was good too, but it wasn't super duper filling but no eggs benedict really ever is. Also, making it onto my list of favorites was the homemade Miss Jane's Crumb Cake that comes to your table as soon as you sit down. The topping is crumbly and good, while the bottom layer is moist and rich, making it the very best crumb cake I've tasted. Me and my boyfriend agreed we'd be back and guess what? We went back that very night for dinner! More on that another time!
Try it for yourself:
Southern Belle
615 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-2233
www.southernbellemontclair.com
