Mishmish Cafe

Review & FAQ:

• What is Mishmish Cafe?
  • Mishmish Cafe is a cozy little eatery and artisanal food shop that serves healthy Mediterranean-style cuisine made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
• Who owns Mishmish Cafe?
  • Mishmish is owned by Chef Meny Vaknin, who neatly weaves his family’s Moroccan Jewish tradition with the influence of having grown up in Israel into all of his food.
• What does "Mishmish" mean?
  • Mishmish means apricot in Arabic.
• What meals does Mishmish Cafe serve?
  • Mishmish serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner to a crowd of regular diners.
• What are some signature dishes at Mishmish Cafe?
  • Flavors at Mishmish are clean and crisp. Signature dishes include:
  • 48-hour cured salmon marinated in olive oil, served with labne and wedges of green olive
  • Shakshuka – Moroccan-style runny egg yolks, stewed tomatoes, soft feta cheese, and za'atar, all mixed together and served in a cast iron pan
• What dishes are available for lunch and dinner?
  • Lunch and dinner menus feature:
  • Marrakesh mussels with dried shatta peppers, garlic, cilantro, and oven-dried tomatoes
  • Local shishito peppers with fleur de sel, olive oil, and a hint of fresh lemon
• Where is Mishmish Cafe located?
  • 631 1/2 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043, 973-337-5648

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐