Sweet T's Southern Eatery

I ordered the grandma Sarah “boobie” crispy fried chicken (with Mac and cheese and collard greens) and it didn’t disappoint. That was some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. The Mac and cheese was smack ya momma good and the greens were ok.

It was my first time trying out Sweet T’s. I had the Beef Short Rib with Mac and Cheese and Candied Yams. The Short Rib was extremely tender and flavorful. The Mac and cheese was baked to perfection. The candied yams complimented the meal as well. Pique was my server and he was attentive at all times. I love the atmosphere and music as well! Would definitely go back with friends and family.

This place has delicious soul food. I ordered the fried catfish, Mac & cheese, and collard greens with a side of cheesy grits. I make grits all the time for my family and Sweet T's measured up well to my taste. Definitely worth taking a trip down the parkway for a soulful dish.

If you’re looking for REAL soul food in Northern New Jersey, look no further than Sweet T’s Eatery. Hands down the best soul food spot around! The mac and cheese was absolutely incredible rich, cheesy, and full of flavor and the yams were perfectly sweet and cooked to perfection. Every bite tasted homemade with love.<br><br>What made the experience even better was the amazing staff. Everyone was welcoming, professional, and made us feel right at home. Special shoutout to Manager Teyana, who treated us like family from the moment we walked in. Great food and great people are hard to find together, but Sweet T’s delivers both every single time. Highly recommend! If someone reading this say I'm lying please prove me wrong!!

The food is really tasty and delicious, the staff is friendly and the restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere. The teas are very tasty. I brought my family of 10 here. They were able to take a last minute accommodation. This place is great and this is my second time coming here. Food, Staff and atmosphere are excellent. Thanks for such a great experience.

Plan on going multiple times because you're going to need to, everything is that good. I wanted to order dessert but I was so full it was ridiculous.<br>Everything is full of flavor, you don't need to add anything to the food. I didn't even need to dip my catfish in the provided sauces 💗 there was not one crumb left on a plate. The homemade iced teas are perfectly sweet.<br>Our waitress was one of the best that I've actually had in the town of Montclair to be honest. Sadly I do not remember her name. I left with the itis. 🤣<br>Make a reservation for sure, check out the menu before you go in and make another reservation on your way out.

The food was incredible. Definitely make reservations. We were a little surprised though that 20% gratuity was automatically added to the check. However, as we were eating a party of 9 showed up without reservations and just took up space waiting for the staff to rearrange the dining room to accommodate them. That’s when I realized why the gratuity was automatically applied.

amazing top notch restaurant I came here for my bday and was more than happy with the experience. It has been on my list for some time ,so i am happy that i was finally able to go.. Can not wait to be back, that lamb cheese steak is calling my name. Not to mention they are BLACK owned. Support them!

Well right in the heart of Montclair New Jersey sits this must experience gem! The menu is extensive. The atmosphere is close, personal and quaint. Eclectically decorated with Black art adorning the walls. The food… is phenomenal! If you’re in historic Montclair this is a must do! Trust me, your tummy will thank you ❤️

I had the opportunity to visit Sweet T’s Southern Eatery this past weekend after hearing so much about it. I drove over an hour to try the food, so I came in with high expectations.<br><br>First, I have to say the ambiance is beautiful. The atmosphere is stellar, and the presentation of the food was impressive. Everything looked amazing when it came out.<br><br>Unfortunately, the taste did not live up to the presentation. I ordered the breaded shrimp, and while it looked great, the batter was completely lacking seasoning. The fried catfish was also disappointing and did not have the flavor or depth you expect from well-seasoned Southern-style fish. The mac and cheese with turkey was underwhelming and needed more seasoning.<br><br>The yams tasted like they came straight out of a can and were served as-is — no cinnamon, no brown sugar, no butter, no warmth or depth of flavor. They lacked that homemade Southern touch that really makes the dish special.<br><br>As someone who genuinely appreciates Southern cuisine and has dined at places like Sylvia’s in Harlem and My Father’s House in Nyack, I know what properly seasoned Southern food should taste like. Compared to those experiences, this meal fell short.<br><br>Overall, I was really disappointed in the taste of the food. The ambiance and presentation are top-tier, but for me, flavor is everything — and it just wasn’t there.I had the opportunity to visit Sweet T’s Southern Eatery this past weekend after hearing so much about it. I drove over an hour to try the food, so I came in with high expectations.<br><br>First, I have to say the ambiance is beautiful. The atmosphere is stellar, and the presentation of the food was impressive. Everything looked amazing when it came out.<br><br>Unfortunately, the taste did not live up to the presentation. I ordered the breaded shrimp, and while it looked great, the batter was completely lacking seasoning. The fried catfish was also disappointing and did not have the flavor or depth you expect from well-seasoned Southern-style fish. The mac and cheese with turkey was underwhelming and needed more seasoning.<br><br>The yams tasted like they came straight out of a can and were served as-is — no cinnamon, no brown sugar, no butter, no warmth or depth of flavor. They lacked that homemade Southern touch that really makes the dish special.<br><br>As someone who genuinely appreciates Southern cuisine and has dined at places like Sylvia’s in Harlem and My Father’s House in Nyack, I know what properly seasoned Southern food should taste like. Compared to those experiences, this meal fell short.<br><br>Overall, I was really disappointed in the taste of the food. The ambiance and presentation are top-tier, but for me, flavor is everything — and it just wasn’t there.

Title: WE WOULD NOT RETURN<br><br>We planned a dinner on Wednesday night at 7:30pm via Resy to celebrate the end of our women’s Book Club, and we were very excited. The four of us entered the restaurant happily, but we were immediately met by a greeter who was not friendly or welcoming. She didn’t welcome us just asked where we wanted to sit. We asked if we could sit by the window and join the chairs and she said NO! This was disappointing from the start and the place was close to empty.<br><br>After being seated, we were left to navigate the iPad menu on our own. No waiter came over to introduce themselves or explain the daily specials. After waiting patiently for what seemed like 7 minutes, we had asked the greeter about the menu and she sighed and said she didn’t know and that she would go to call a waiter over.<br><br>He came and over but never welcomed us or asked what we wanted to drink but when asked informed us that some of the menu items shown on the iPad were not available at the Montclair location but only at another location.<br><br>When we asked what specials were available, he mentioned an eight dollar mocktail special but had to check if there were any other specials.<br><br>The first ten minutes were not a great experience, and we were hesitant about continuing.<br><br>We ordered appetizers, (that were FREE with the purchase of a $8 mocktail) which arrived within about 15 minutes. Unfortunately, the only item we enjoyed was the biscuits and gravy, which were very good, but the drinks were flavorful.<br><br>The eggs were underseasoned, and both the shrimp and fish batter lacked flavor (a little salt would go a long way).<br><br>Out of the four appetizers we ordered, we only liked one, the biscuit!<br><br>For entrées, one person ordered chicken, another ordered shrimp and grits, I ordered the salmon cheesesteak, and another ordered fish.<br><br>Since we did not enjoy the batter on the appetizers, we hoped the entrées and side accompaniments would be a better combination, we even asked for extra sauce on the side.<br><br>Unfortunately, they were not tasty. None of us ate more than a few bites of our entree, and we all packed up our food to go, with hopes that we could take it home to add some seasonings and sauces of our own. If this was not a book club event I would have sent my food back.<br><br>The only item we truly enjoyed from the entree were the grits that came with the shrimp.<br><br>Overall, the food was very underseasoned and seemed to lack care and attention.<br><br>One of the co owners came out during our visit and did not appear very friendly.<br>He walked past us without acknowledging us. It was only 3 parties in the entire restaurant and one was packing to leave. He could have said hello.<br><br>When my friend asked the waiter if he was an owner, he confirmed that he was one of the owners.<br><br>Although it was close to closing time, the co owner was counting cash at the register and never stopped to check on us, ask how our food was, or welcome us to the restaurant.<br><br>No one said welcome to Sweet T’s, not the greeter, not the waiter, and not the co owner.<br><br>We were extremely disappointed and I will NOT be returning.<br><br>We truly wanted to support a Black owned business, which makes this experience even more disappointing to write about.<br><br>Our bill was close to $200, with almost $40 of it being a mandatory tip.<br><br>The good news is that with Resy and Amex I got $100 off the bill. YAY! That made me feel sort of good since I was treating the entire group.<br><br>While our waiter was polite and seemed to try his best, he could benefit from additional training to improve professionalism and menu knowledge.<br><br>The restaurant was not busy, with only two other parties present at closing, so this experience wasn’t because they were busy.<br><br>NOTE: The presentation of all of the food looked was VERY good, just not the taste. This is from someone that comes from the south and has visited so many southern eateries.

This was my 2nd time to this location and the food was amazing! This time I got to enjoy my friends reactions to the food that I have already had. I delightfully enjoyed the Beef short rib grilled cheese. The crunchy toast, with the savory beef short rib and the 2 types of cheese was delicious! Along with the side of potato wedges was everything I needed. I had to order a side of the candied yams as well. And to wash it all down I had the Pear Apple T with was refreshing. I am already planning my next visit.

Five stars for Sweet T’s! The food was great and I loved how many vegetarian options there were. The cornbread with the butter is an absolute must — so good. And the teas are phenomenal. No matter what you order, DEFINITELY get one.<br><br>Also, don’t skip the grits — they’re incredible. Everything was comforting, flavorful, and done right. Can’t wait to go back!

We went to a show at the Wellmont so thought I would make a reservation here. Location was perfect since it was across the street from the venue. We live 2 hours away and were running late due to traffic. I called once I found a place to park. Young man was understanding. The food was awesome 👌 👏 Vin our server went above and beyond service! The gratuity is added on the bill however it is stated on the menu. Would recommend.

If you haven’t gotten the chance to try Sweet T’s Southern Eatery you are missing out. I would say this restaurant is pretty valid. I definitely threw down. The catfish and grits were pretty good especially if you like cheesy grits. Surprisedly I liked the devil eggs and I’m not a devil eggs person at all but they were actually pretty good. The Sweet T's Fried Shrimp with their tartar sauce was also delicious and I enjoyed that. My mother got the Sweet T's 1Lb Texas Braised Beef Short Rib but she wasn’t a big fan of it. I think it was a bit too much meat for her. So if you aren’t a big meat eater I would say stay away from that because it is a big piece of meat. Overall the portions are fair and filling. The service was awesome and we loved the ambiance and they played some fire music. When it comes to the bill gratuity is already included so keep that in mind.