Dolce Cafe & Bakery

This as another one of Allan Borgen's favorites, for very good reason. We've eaten here twice (both times as almost the only diners in the place, alas), with great results both times.

Our first meal was the best. I order a wonderful spaghetti bolognese and Rocio chose a delicious flank steak dish, albeit we had to exchange plates when Rocio discovered the dreaded pink center in the meat. Both dishes were great.

Our second meal was a little less appealing, Rocio with a strawberry salad which she deemed too sweet and I had a reasonably tasty but mundane (albeit quite inexpensive...making it a good deal) chicken parmesan.

But, the best parts are the desserts. Dolce specialized in chiffon based cakes, which are light and wonderful.

Dolce Cafe and Bakery is on Central Ave, a bit north of the Montclair mall. It should be much busier that it appears to be.

4.5 tarts.