# Mercado

> Mercado is a locally owned, Portuguese-inspired fast-casual restaurant and café in Montclair, New Jersey. Marcelo and Carla Silva opened it in November 2021 after operating Sandwich Theory nearby; its offering combines breakfast, sandwiches, customizable grain bowls, salads, espresso drinks, pastries, market goods and catering.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Montclair, United States
- **Founders:** Marcelo Silva (Co-owner and co-founder), Carla Silva (Co-owner and co-founder)
- **Products:** Breakfast and brunch, Bowls, salads and sandwiches, Coffee, pastries and drinks, Catering, Market goods
- **Notable:** Opened on November 29, 2021, following a pandemic-delayed move., Featured in New Jersey Monthly in March 2022., Featured in The Montclair Girl’s specialty-markets guide in 2026.

## Products & services

- **Breakfast and brunch** — Breakfast sandwiches, omelets, pancakes and other plates; the Mercado Breakfast Sandwich is listed at $12.
- **Bowls, salads and sandwiches** — Prepared and customizable lunch options including chicken, salmon and vegan grain bowls.
- **Coffee, pastries and drinks** — Espresso drinks, Portuguese pastries, teas, juices and smoothies.
- **Catering** — Sandwich and wrap trays, salads, sweets and customized lunch bags for gatherings and office meals.
- **Market goods** — A curated retail pantry offering including olive oil, coffee, jams and Portuguese honey.
- **Pickup and delivery** — Online ordering through Toast and listings on third-party delivery services.

## Achievements

- Opened on November 29, 2021, following a pandemic-delayed move.
- Featured in New Jersey Monthly in March 2022.
- Featured in The Montclair Girl’s specialty-markets guide in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — The Montclair Girl’s specialty-markets guide includes Mercado and describes its pantry-goods selection.
- **2026-10** — Website reviewed this month lists made-to-order meals, pickup, delivery, gift cards and catering; this is an observation date, not a claimed product-launch date.

## Links

- Website: https://mercadomontclair.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercadomontclair
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercadomontclair/

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Last updated: 2026-10-04