“ Truly a place where everyone knows your name! The servers are the best and greet you each time in such a personalized way. The place is so cute and you can tell how they took extra time to add their culture to the ambiance. The breakfast burrito is so simple yet delicious. Their omelet is my favorite! Such a great small bussiness to support. ”

“ i've been a huge fan of jackie's grillette in montclair forever so it was finally time for me to try jackie smalls. the menu is really similar to the other locations but its smaller (duh) and brunchier. the BLTA was one of the best sandwiches i've had and we will definitely be back to eat the heavenly bread again. i have to say i was disappointed in the shakshuka though. i didn't enjoy the flavor profile of the spices and i had agita all afternoon. i'm obviously alone in this opinion due to the rave reviews and even my husband devoured the whole dish and loved it, but if you have a more sensitive tummy i would pick something else! ”

“ I've been to Jackie Smalls a few times now. The food is always really good and the staff is nice, but I can never QUITE get there with it because of the environment/location. I decided to stop by yesterday (a Friday) for lunch a little after 1pm. I'm in Little Falls basically one town over, and yet it's rare I drive into Wayne. Honestly, it's one of my least favorite activities - there's always a ton of traffic, a gazillion stoplights, and what on paper should be a 10-minute drive is closer to 20 to 25 minutes. It's just the worst. Jackie Smalls didn't invent Wayne, but it's tough to summon up the enthusiasm for the place when the journey to get there isn't pleasant. And that for sure includes the chaotic parking lot it's in, right next to the Whole Foods. Jackie Smalls is sort of tucked away in the back, which means you also have to drive across/through most of the parking lot to get there. Yesterday wasn't too bad in that regard, to be fair, though the area immediately in front of Jackie's was pretty crowded and I opted to park closer to Valley Road instead and walk a little longer. No big deal. I'll take my steps where I can get them. Jackie Smalls is the right name - it's a pretty tiny establishment with minimal seating. Every time I've attempted to come here (and I'll admit, it's almost always during what should be a normal/busy time), there has never been sit-down table availability and yesterday was no different. They also get a ton of pick-up order traffic, so the entrance area is constantly busy. As soon as I saw the situation, I went up to the counter and ordered the Breakfast Burrito and a Blueberry Scone to go instead of rolling the dice and putting my name in for a seat. So it goes. The gentleman at the counter was very nice though, which to me was notable given that he was clearly super busy and juggling a handful of obligations. And the scone was provided immediately, so I at least had that to munch on while I sat near the door and waited for the burrito. The scone was good; probably my favorite characteristic of a good scone is sugar granules on the top, and this had that in spades. Decent size and consistency, and while it was a little crumbly, that goes with the territory. The only part I wasn't crazy about (and this is a personal preference) is that I don't like fruit scones where the berry inside is liquid/melting. Not an ideal texture for me. But I'd get this one again, and from what I recall, they usually have a few other edgy options that I was probably too late in the day for. A strong pastry game overall, which is a big benefit when you have a lot of casual walk-in traffic there to just grab a quick coffee. The burrito was ready to go within 10 minutes, noteworthy given how busy it was; whatever is happening behind the scenes is working. This was the one savory item on the menu that really jumped out at me because I'm not a big Mediterranean cuisine person, and it's a tasty one. The decision to bypass a meat in favor of potatoes gives it an interesting texture (though calorically, it might be a wash, but I don't think anyone eating a burrito has any business making direct eye contact with a scale any time soon) and the cheddar cheese provides an important moistness given that this doesn't have any condiments/sauces inside. I can completely understand why this place has almost universally perfect ratings; when the food and service are high quality, it's hard to go wrong. But for me, the congestion both inside and outside this place is just enough of a deterrent where it's honestly going to be a while before I come back. I'm rooting for them to get a second, more convenient location. ”

“ Cute little place with a great atmosphere. Went on a Saturday morning around 11am and there was a 30 minute wait (which was true to the minute). Lovely lady came and put a water bottle with mint leaves in it. Very tasty. There were so many items on the menu that I wanted to try but ended up with the shashukska. It was very good- not spicy but still tasty. My friend had the Taste of Home and enjoyed it very much. Will definitely be back. ”

“ I have had my eyes on this spot for a bit and was finally able to snag a table with only a 15 min wait. Very fresh, clean atmosphere and the nicest staff! So you get seated and have to go up to the counter where you order your meal drinks etc. I am unsure about their tipping policy but I just added 20% on my bill at checkout. Ordered a iced latte and a chai tea latte which was beautiful crafted and equally divine! And the french toast ate huge slabs of deep fried baguette marinated in a sweet cinnamony rub! The rose infused whip cream are clouds of heaven ! 10/10! For the grand finale their shakshuka is out of this world! Its authentic and delicious. Savoury with that hint of spice and perfect sunny side up eggs, the fresh toasted sourdough is epic! This is the spot! Really worth the wait! Highly recommended! Got the raspberry lemon scone to go ! ”

“ Got a quick veggie Sammy for takeout LOVED it! Fresh and delicious the bread was awesome! You can tell they use high quality ingredients! Staff was very nice and the service was pretty quick even though they were busy , I will be going again for sure Really nice decor as well ”

“ My family and I have been here many times and we love it! The food is delicious and so unique plus the place is SO clean and the staff is so nice. I've had their French Toast, Shakshuka, Freekeh Grain Bowl, and the Lamb Kebab and all of them have been delicious. Their ingredients are so fresh and all the food always comes out hot. Highly recommend visiting and exploring their menu! ”

“ An immaculate breakfast/lunch restaurant with very friendly and efficient staff, delicious food with food offerings for the vegetarian or meat eater. Highly recommended! ”

“ Finally got to check out Jackie Smalls, which came highly recommended by my mom! They were surprisingly busy on a Thursday (late) morning, but I was able to grab a table right away. The interior was bright and modern, with minimal decor aside from the plants. They had table service, but you seat yourself and order/pay at the counter. The menu didn't have any specialty coffee drinks, so I got an Iced Coffee with almond milk (very standard, nothing special). For food, I chose the Shakshuka and Blueberry Scone. The Blueberry Scone had a great texture and wasn't too dry or too sweet. The girl at the counter said the other two scone flavors were sweeter, and those looked great too. The Shakshuka was good, but not the best of my life. The spiced tomato sauce was flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. However, parts of the dish were very watery and I wish I had more than two pieces of sourdough toast to soak it up. I did like the little cubes of feta through! I would probably try one of the grain bowls next time, since those looked more unique. Service was fast and friendly! ”

“ Incredible. Even on a Monday afternoon it was incredibly busy. Had a 20-25 min wait for a table for 3 (they offered table for two which would have been tight but tried to be helpful) Decor of this places is very different then the rest of the outside shops. I ordered a Green Boost juice which was great, the small was plenty for me. The Big Bang sandwich was incredible, from the soft bread to chicken and cheese. The sandwich stayed together incredible well and was a balance of so many flavors. The scones (blueberry not photoed) and chocolate were. Incredibly fresh, sweet with a hint of salt Staff were all very friendly and you could tell where doing their best to keep everyone happy. There's a reason this place has a line and the top ratings it has. Enjoy! ”