We are so glad to see this cafe do well in our neighborhood. I believe in cafes in every neighborhood. We walk our dog every morning and grab hot chocolate and coffee when we walk by this place. They have recently redid their interiors. Looks much spacious now and very welcoming. With my drinks, I often get their samosa or spinach puffs. It's so good. For lunch, my go to is their Ethiopian combo. They have 5 different veggies and recently added meat as well. Absolutely delicious! Depending on how busy they are, expect to wait for the Ethiopian entree. Worth it.
Sierra Redfern
They have a gluten free bagel that was pretty good! Not a big fluffy bagel but thr flavor was good. I asked if it was toasted on the same spot as the normal bagels and she told me it's toasted in a bag. The chai was alright, a little sweet for my taste.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bagel
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gluton Free Bagel
Joshua Conner
Sylvan cafe just redid the whole interior and it is now a charming cafe that holds reminiscent nods to its vintage theatre roots. This now is a cafe that I want to spend more time in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joya Banerjee
Sylvan got a fabulous makeover! This has been my neighborhood coffee spot for breakfast and lunch sandwiches for years. I always thought it had the potential and space to be a proper cafe where you could meet up or work, but the layout wasn’t conducive. Well, their complete renovation turned out amazing! Looks like they also expanded the sandwiches and Ethiopian menu also, and extended hours from 2pm to 4pm ❤️ Now, if they only brought back the fresh baguettes and bread loaves it would be perfect.
Karla W.
Great local spot that can easily be missed if you aren't looking right. Give this place a try on your next visit around Rhode Island & Capitol. The space is open and laid back, very community based. Everyone is so nice and the coffee had me wired for a solid chunk of time! The breakfast was great. Cannot complain here, just go try it now!!!!
Kaylyn D.
This cafe is super cute and chic. Reminds me of a mom and pop shop with lots of style. There are lots of coffee and tea options to choose from as well as bakery and lunch options. I got an americano with a splash of almond milk and some caramel syrup. The coffee was okay, but given the snowy weather it made me feel nice and cozy. I was excited to try a coffee shop that is new to me in the The register clerk was very nice. I will 100% go back to try more things.
Emma Liberty-Langlais
Love this spot and excited to see that they have remodeled to make it more open!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R
Wouldn’t recommend the omelet, mine had bits of eggshells and a weird taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Scott Pastor
Good coffee, cool atmosphere and clean bathrooms. Didn’t eat, but the food coming out of the kitchen looks fantastic. Will absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Taylor
Stopped in for coffee while staying at a nearby Airbnb. Coffee was excellent, and the pastry selections were varied with a great Ethiopian selections as well. Plenty of places to sit and child friendly!
Hit & Miss. Visiting the area and came here because it was close to our Airbnb and in walking distance. The first day I tried their spinach pastry and their ham & cheese pastry. It was warm & flaky and had good flavor! I also tried their egg & cheese on ciabatta and it was pretty good. Decided to come back the next day to try their lattes and was unfortunately very disappointed, we couldn’t even finish the drinks and had to get coffee elsewhere. I ordered a chai latte and my fiancé got a hazelnut latte. Both tasted like burnt milk water and had no added flavor whatsoever. The pastry’s that day were old and hard and didn’t taste fresh and flaky like it had the day before. Both visits were around the same time, about 9:30-10 am. I’d maybe give their food another chance but wouldn’t risk the coffee again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Croissant
Rachel Crawford
Wonderful cafe with great bagel sandwiches and lunch options. love grabbing breakfast and coffee here and going to hang out in a nearby
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terin C.
The service is incredibly slow don't waste your time. They kept telling me that my food was coming next thing I know 50min have passed and it still wasn't ready. Can't tell you if it's good or not but I'm sure it's not worth the wait.
Hannah H.
I'm a fan of Sylvan Cafe & Bakery! This place offers various hot and cold beverages, NJ bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries (such as muffins, croissants, cookies, and cakes), and even vegan Ethiopian eats! We came here for round 2 for breakfast, and we ordered: +a Veggie sambusa - filled with lentils, this was a nice sized sambusa, and the exterior was so flaky and crispy! +Egg, Bacon, and Cheese with Avocado - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich! +an Egg, Turkey Sausage, and Cheese - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich! +an Orange Muffin - great orange flavor, and perfect for those who like citrus-y pastries Service was super kind, friendly, and welcoming! There is seating in the back; the place is well-decorated and very clean. I can't wait to return to try some of their lunch sandwiches and their vegan Ethiopian eats! Street parking available. +tasty hot bagel breakfast sandwiches +sambusas! +friendly & kind staff! +street parking available
We are so glad to see this cafe do well in our neighborhood. I believe in cafes in every neighborhood. We walk our dog every morning and grab hot chocolate and coffee when we walk by this place. They have recently redid their interiors. Looks much spacious now and very welcoming. With my drinks, I often get their samosa or spinach puffs. It's so good. For lunch, my go to is their Ethiopian combo. They have 5 different veggies and recently added meat as well. Absolutely delicious! Depending on how busy they are, expect to wait for the Ethiopian entree. Worth it.
They have a gluten free bagel that was pretty good! Not a big fluffy bagel but thr flavor was good. I asked if it was toasted on the same spot as the normal bagels and she told me it's toasted in a bag. The chai was alright, a little sweet for my taste.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bagel
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gluton Free Bagel
Sylvan cafe just redid the whole interior and it is now a charming cafe that holds reminiscent nods to its vintage theatre roots. This now is a cafe that I want to spend more time in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvan got a fabulous makeover! This has been my neighborhood coffee spot for breakfast and lunch sandwiches for years. I always thought it had the potential and space to be a proper cafe where you could meet up or work, but the layout wasn’t conducive. Well, their complete renovation turned out amazing! Looks like they also expanded the sandwiches and Ethiopian menu also, and extended hours from 2pm to 4pm ❤️ Now, if they only brought back the fresh baguettes and bread loaves it would be perfect.
Great local spot that can easily be missed if you aren't looking right. Give this place a try on your next visit around Rhode Island & Capitol. The space is open and laid back, very community based. Everyone is so nice and the coffee had me wired for a solid chunk of time! The breakfast was great. Cannot complain here, just go try it now!!!!
This cafe is super cute and chic. Reminds me of a mom and pop shop with lots of style. There are lots of coffee and tea options to choose from as well as bakery and lunch options. I got an americano with a splash of almond milk and some caramel syrup. The coffee was okay, but given the snowy weather it made me feel nice and cozy. I was excited to try a coffee shop that is new to me in the The register clerk was very nice. I will 100% go back to try more things.
Love this spot and excited to see that they have remodeled to make it more open!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wouldn’t recommend the omelet, mine had bits of eggshells and a weird taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good coffee, cool atmosphere and clean bathrooms. Didn’t eat, but the food coming out of the kitchen looks fantastic. Will absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for coffee while staying at a nearby Airbnb. Coffee was excellent, and the pastry selections were varied with a great Ethiopian selections as well. Plenty of places to sit and child friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant
Restaurantji Recommends
Hit & Miss. Visiting the area and came here because it was close to our Airbnb and in walking distance. The first day I tried their spinach pastry and their ham & cheese pastry. It was warm & flaky and had good flavor! I also tried their egg & cheese on ciabatta and it was pretty good. Decided to come back the next day to try their lattes and was unfortunately very disappointed, we couldn’t even finish the drinks and had to get coffee elsewhere. I ordered a chai latte and my fiancé got a hazelnut latte. Both tasted like burnt milk water and had no added flavor whatsoever. The pastry’s that day were old and hard and didn’t taste fresh and flaky like it had the day before. Both visits were around the same time, about 9:30-10 am. I’d maybe give their food another chance but wouldn’t risk the coffee again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Croissant
Wonderful cafe with great bagel sandwiches and lunch options. love grabbing breakfast and coffee here and going to hang out in a nearby
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service is incredibly slow don't waste your time. They kept telling me that my food was coming next thing I know 50min have passed and it still wasn't ready. Can't tell you if it's good or not but I'm sure it's not worth the wait.
I'm a fan of Sylvan Cafe & Bakery! This place offers various hot and cold beverages, NJ bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries (such as muffins, croissants, cookies, and cakes), and even vegan Ethiopian eats! We came here for round 2 for breakfast, and we ordered: +a Veggie sambusa - filled with lentils, this was a nice sized sambusa, and the exterior was so flaky and crispy! +Egg, Bacon, and Cheese with Avocado - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich! +an Egg, Turkey Sausage, and Cheese - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich! +an Orange Muffin - great orange flavor, and perfect for those who like citrus-y pastries Service was super kind, friendly, and welcoming! There is seating in the back; the place is well-decorated and very clean. I can't wait to return to try some of their lunch sandwiches and their vegan Ethiopian eats! Street parking available. +tasty hot bagel breakfast sandwiches +sambusas! +friendly & kind staff! +street parking available
Great service and very tasty bagels.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5