BEST SHAKSHUKA
IN MONTCLAIR, NJ
Marcel Kitchen, an Israeli-Mediterranean bakery-cafe at 631½ Valley Road in Upper Montclair, NJ, serves one of the best shakshukas in the Montclair area. The dish — eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce — is a staple of Israeli breakfast, and Marcel's MishMish Shakshuka is made from scratch daily with slow-cooked tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, harissa and warm spices, then topped with mushrooms, feta and za'atar. It's served bubbling hot with freshly grilled, house-baked pita for $16.50, all day from 8am to 7pm.
What is shakshuka?
Shakshuka is a one-pan dish of eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It originated in North Africa and became a staple of Israeli breakfast culture, where it's eaten straight from the pan with bread for scooping.
Marcel Kitchen's shakshuka
Our MishMish Shakshuka traces its roots to the legendary MishMish Cafe, the restaurant that put Israeli food on the map in Northern New Jersey. Two eggs are poached in a sauce of slow-cooked tomatoes, onions and bell peppers seasoned with harissa and warm spices, then finished with mushrooms, feta and za'atar. It's vegetarian as served — add lamb merguez for $2 if you want something heartier.
Where to get it
📍 Marcel Kitchen, 631½ Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 · (973) 842-4088
Served every day, 8am–7pm. Dine in, take it to go, or get it delivered through DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Shakshuka FAQ
Is shakshuka served all day at Marcel Kitchen?
Yes. Marcel Kitchen serves its MishMish Shakshuka all day, every day, from 8am to 7pm.
Is Marcel Kitchen's shakshuka vegetarian?
Yes. As served it is vegetarian: two eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce with mushrooms, feta and za'atar. You can add lamb merguez for $2.
Does Marcel Kitchen offer shakshuka for takeout or delivery?
Yes. Enjoy it dine-in, order it for takeout through Marcel Kitchen's online ordering, or get it delivered through DoorDash and Uber Eats.
What's served with the shakshuka?
Every order comes with freshly grilled, house-baked pita for dipping.
How spicy is Marcel Kitchen's shakshuka?
Mild to medium. Harissa and warm spices give it a gentle warmth rather than real heat.
Hungry for more? Explore our Israeli breakfast, see why we're Upper Montclair's go-to Israeli restaurant, or browse our Mediterranean restaurant menu.