Classic Quiche Cafe Review

Happy Sunday Fun-Day, everyone! 

This afternoon, I went out with my mother and aunt for a big lunch at the Classic Quiche Cafe in Teaneck, NJ. Located on Queen Anne Road next to a number of other small eateries, Classic Quiche stands out from the rest with its cozy atmosphere and delicious food.

Coffee, $2 w/ refills

To start, we had a loaf of olive oven-fresh bread. They also have rosemary and onion flavors to choose from. The bread had bits of olive baked into it and was served warm with butter. It tasted fresh, as if it was really just taken out of the oven.

Olive oven-fresh bread ($2)

I then decided to try a slice of their quiche lorraine, since it is a quiche place after all. Even though I am not a huge fan of quiche, I have to admit that theirs was quite good. It was served hot, with a crispy pastry crust and a rich, creamy filling of cheese, ham and vegetables. They also added a little bit of fruit on the side to enjoy.

Slice of Quiche Lorraine, $5

For my main entree, I ordered the California Avocado and Fruit salad with balsamic dressing on the side. The salad is extremely colorful and it tastes as good as it looks! The flavors of the sliced avocados, seasonal fruit, chickpeas, cheese, grapes and shredded coconut combine to create a unique salad that is refreshing. It is perfect to enjoy during the last of this Summer-y weather before the coldness of Fall really sets in. And do not underestimate this salad - it will fill you up pretty quickly! It is especially filling if you opt to add in a scoop of tuna (for an extra $2), which I did not in an effort to save some room for dessert. My only complaint as far as the salad goes is that the avocado was a little too ripe and brown in spots. It was alright, but I didn't eat as much of it because it was too soft for my taste.

California Avocado & Fruit Salad, $11

Even though we were stuffed from our appetizers and entrees, we opted to get the "Mortgage Apple Cake" with coffee for dessert. The cake was moist and filled with spices, and the cream cheese icing paired perfectly with the texture.

Mortgage Apple Cake, $5 a slice

The cool thing about this cake, other than the fact that it tastes amazing, is the story behind it. Angela Logan, the woman who makes the cake, is a single mother of three and a Teaneck native. She started baking and selling the apple cakes out of her kitchen to save her home from foreclosure and to provide for her family. She now has her own baking business and a TV movie based on her life.

Ratings (in spoons)

General Rating Scale: 1 = poor, 2 = nothing special, 3 = decent, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent

Food: 4.5/5 spoons
Every dish I got to taste was fresh and full of flavor. The portions are also awesome and will leave you bursting at the seams.

Service: 4/5 spoons
Our waitress was pretty attentive and helped us choose from the many different menu items. She was checking in with us often enough to make sure we were doing okay, but not too much to where it became annoying.

Affordability: 4/5 spoons
For around $25 (plus tax & tip) I was able to have all of the delicious foods that I described above. Depending on how hungry you are and how many different dishes you want to try, you could easily spend more or less than I did. All in all, I think that you definitely get your money's worth here!

Overall Experience: 4 out of 5 spoons!
I am happy to say that the first local place I tried did not disappoint! I highly recommend giving the Classic Quiche Cafe a try if you are in the area and in the mood for a good meal. They have a variety of menu options - from their many creative quiches, salads and sandwiches to their scrumptious desserts. There really is something for everyone to enjoy at this local NJ hotspot!