More space, more music, and more on the menu. The new-ish GROOV Cafe and Juice Bar (formerly Asana House Juice Bar) now offers fresh salads, inventive dishes, delicious Pho, smoothies and juices.
Family-run GROOV Cafe and Juice Bar made its just-down-the-block move to 127 Valley Road to expand, create a homey, comfortable, “walking into our living room” feel, and gain more space for live music.
On a recent trip, there were several fresh salads and dishes to try — including the popular cabbage salad and a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. Together with both a quinoa and a Dominican-inspired mushroom and olive dish, the combination platter was perfect for 90+ degree weather.
The regular GROOV menu, is completely vegetarian with many vegan options, and the breakfast menu is served all day, including the oft-ordered French Toast and breakfast burritos. The coffee is strong, and GROOV also offers the local “Chai Guy” chai as an alternative wake-me-up.
At its Juice Bar, GROOV offers close to a dozen smoothie flavors and a variety of juices. Adding a wheat grass shot or even Blue Green Algae is always an option for an extra kick. The Guiltless Pleasure smoothie and the Green Juices are among the most popular drinks.
GROOV, at 127 Valley Road in Montclair, is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Find out about music and performances through their Facebook page or by calling (973) 744-1500.
Love, Love this place. Everything they make is good. To correct one point in the story, it’s the of-ordered breakfast item, the Natty-J which is not to be missed. The ramen and smoothies are also excellent.
Food looks delicious, but promoting juice cleansing as a way to eliminate “toxins”….sheesh.