50 Best Cafes near Avenel

“Sansone Nissan upped the wait for your car game with this cafe!It’s over the service station and I don’t understand why they don’t advertise it more.Its Clean, spacious and the service is greatThey have Good coffee, pastries and they have Pupusas!!!!! They also have breakfast,burgers, pizza and sandwiches.Yummy!Don’t spend your time bored in the service wait room. Go to Rosa’s cafe while you wait for your car. You can thank me later!“

“My spouse and I discovered this fantastic brunch spot recently, and it's becoming our go-to place! Meeting Daniel, the manager, during our first visit assured us we'd enjoy our time there, and we were right. We've visited both on weekdays and weekends, and the atmosphere is always fresh. The decor adds to the welcoming vibe, and the service, especially from our server Mericis, is outstanding, which is a big plus for us as parents with a toddler. The food is consistently delicious, with standout items like their pancakes and chicken empanadas, which our little one adored. We'll definitely be returning!Dietary restrictions: Vegan and gluten free optionsParking: Parking nearbyKid-friendliness: Stroller friendly“

“Come for the food, stay for the ice bears!We've been here a few times and it is always amazing. Fresh and expertly prepared dishes are always delicious and beautifully presented. Try everything, you won't be disappointed, the chef could easily jump in at any 5 star restaurant in Manhattan. The service by the owner is so kind and welcoming. We hope to be able to keep coming back for years to come!Vegetarian options: This is a fully vegan restaurant, but even your friend who ties their entire identity to smoking meats will leave completely satisfied.“

“Everything was delicious! Can’t wait to go back!“

“The perfect chocolate cake. It was moist, decadent chocolate cake perfectly layered with like a thicker chocolate pudding, and then it was topped off with chocolate crumbles .... giving it an extra oomph/ perfect textureAlso got the ginger snap - has a nice ginger taste, which is what one would look for.I'm definitely going back.“

“Fantastic food, great service, and cozy atmosphere. Wife and I came here on a Sunday morning and sat at the counter. I had the breakfast tacos with chorizo and a side of grits. My wife had the Beckler omelette and a single lemon ricotta pancake. Everything was absolutely delicious!“

“My brothers nephew and my first time here. I was beyond impressed. I was NOT disappointed. Walking in the smell was ???. The service was absolutely fantastic. All the workers were very nice and friendly. The food was omg. Look at the amount they serve. I ordered for one and they served for 2 ?. Looking for a new place to try I highly recommend cha cha cha. I will definitely be going back. All ready started telling people ?“

“I've been looking for a local, full service coffee shop that roasts their own beans, sells coffee/espresso, as well as offers breakfast and lunch.**This IS that place**I couldn't tell from their website, but the posts I saw on insta showed that they serve food, and I'm happy to report that it tastes as good as it looks!Very friendly staff and accommodating. Although it's currently the middle of December, I wanted a macchiato over ice, which wasn't on their menu, but when I asked they happily said 'of course'.Seems like I'm going to have to sign up for their points system because I can tell I'm going to be back here a whole lot more.I'm particularly interested in sampling their beans, just wish i didn't have to buy an entire bag of beans. Why don't these local roasters sell sample packs, allowing you to still purchase a pound of beans, but separated into small batches with samples of each bean type? This would allow me to quickly figure out which bean I want to try without having to buy a single large bag and take a month to go through coffee I don't really like before trying the next type . . . Or maybe i should start roasting my own beans and do this method . . .Anyways, I really like the space they have, they've really made the most of it, very cozy and inviting.Can't wait to go back“

“Everything is delicious and the owners and people working there are so nice. We frequently go and sit there as it has a great atmosphere. We also placed a large order for a party and the owner himself delivered an item we forgot at pick up. Amazing food and coffee and even more amazing service!“

“My top pick in a 5-10 mile geographic area for my daily Mocha Latte fix. Iced or hot, regular or decaf, it delivers 10/10 everytime. I usually order mine with them online for pickup so it’s ready when I arrive. The owners are super friendly and I look forward to my (almost daily) stop.“

“An adorable cafe right across from the Westfield train station. The owners are super nice and helpful, while the space is very inviting and calming. The star attraction here is the cupcake, many varieties and like a work of art. Love all the ones I've tried thus far.“

“Our waitress was pleasant.and so was the host. I had the catfish and grits I loved the catfish could have ate two more pieces the grits texture wasn’t right for my liking that’s why it’s 4 stars and not 5 my daughter had the Philly steak bowl it was delicious.. The place was clean the food was hot , good , fast and priced right . We will return .Parking: The parking lot is very small you will have to find parking on the street .“

“I just wanna share a great experience I had today. Avocado, garlic aoli and cheese with an all black coffee (Colombian dark roast). Show up and support when you are in Roselle Park. I didn't get to meet Bronco but I will be back. Great food, great service and great conversation. Congrats to the team here. Coffee and flowers what more could you ask for?“

“Friendly, clean and delicious! I brought my kids in for lunch. Each of our items was amazing and very fresh! We will be back!! It’s great businesses like this that need to be supported“

“Tiny location, packs a pearl.... comedy. ?I love their Thai Tea Boba and their waffles are amazing ?? whether you like croffles or their house made (?) batter. All smoothies I've had have been delicious as well as their Dolgona(hope I'm spelling that right) coffee boba! SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS??tons of parking btw!“

“Went with my wife this morning for breakfast and it was outstanding. The egg, sweet plantain, avocado burrito hit the spot. Would have loved to try the special of the day ( milanesa napolitana) but I was really in the mood for breakfast. Definitely next time!!!“

“We had a private dinner experience for my husband’s birthday. The food was delicious and it felt like we were having a big dinner party at home - the atmosphere was perfect and our guests loved it. Laura and her staff were amazing. I cannot recommend Farinolio enough!“

“Ordered a gluten free, sugar free cake for my friends birthday. We were blown away by how good it was! Everyone loved it and would have never known there was no sugar!! Everyone who works there is super friendly also when we had questions about what was in the cake! 10 out of 10!!“

“Loving everything about this cafe. Honestly it’s amazing of different things you can get from here besides coffee. Fell in love with strawberry matcha latte iced. Great waffles and egg/cheddar sandwich. It honestly a peaceful/calm experience. Family friendly as well so definitely check this place out.Parking: It’s okay with parking just depends on the day I think and timing“

“I love Metuchen. This restaurant is one reason why. They have been here over 25 years. It is owned by a woman. It seems like the family cooks and serves because the waiters are so nice and conscientious, the food is delicious and healthy and it has a cute fresh vibe. #Local business in Metuchen.“

“The food is very good, the service is also very good because I thank the lady from Moños for being patient with me since I was a new customer and she very patiently attended to me and advised me on some dishes that I undoubtedly loved as well as me and everyone else. @ my family, I thank you very much for the attention of the ladies who are at the cash register, without a doubt it is a place where I would return for their service and attention“

“I needed a birthday cake or a kosher cake and they accommodate me the same day with a delicious round chocolate babka,and they deliver it to me all the way to roselle excellent service I highly recommend ?Dietary restrictions: My friend does not eat pork of any kind we need kosher for him. He's from Ghana“

“Simple, unpretentious, affordable, excellent. What more can I say. Everything is fresh with that homemade taste and quality. Their tres leches cake is out of this world, the crepes made by David are delicious, Lily was very patient, understanding my order, she has amazing customer service skills! Great service and atmosphere! 100% satisfied.“

“This place is amazing. Me and my large family had a very good experience and we all had different dishes. Awesome I would give them 7 stars and the price for the portion you getting is outstanding. Go in grab a bite you won't regret it.“

“Tasty food with lots of choices for the whole family. We did takeout for 5 items: --Wok Fried Noodles - bouncy and satisfying! --Bao Sampler Platter - Really good, especially with chili oil! This came with different fillings: Pork with Scallion, Chicken with Corn, and Beef with Onion and you can have them steamed or fried. I super recommend getting their add-on of Spicy Minced Pork Chili Oil which really elevates this dish. --Jasmine Boba Tea (customized for my request of zero ice, zero sugar) - pretty good, but the boba was kinda hard. --Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings - Pretty good. These are very likely much better eaten in the restaurant. In general, the filling was slightly too dense and the wrapper was a little too thick compared to the same dish I've had elsewhere. --Bao Chicken - A family fave. This came with 3 pieces of broccoli and was heavy on the chicken which had a light coating and yummy sauce. The portion lasted my kids several meals. With food this good, this spot can take a bao. ;)“

“Excelente comida, fui un día por que andaba cerca pero ahora aunque esté largo busco hacer ruta por ahí. Muy buena comida y excelente servicio.“

“I was excited to try this healthier snack option location. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked into a cozy location. I was greeted by the owner, and she told me what was good. I went with the peanut butter chocolate smoothie and the triple chocolate waffle. Everything is made with protein and a healthier way. Really enjoyed both items with the smoothie being my favorite. I had a really good experience!“

“This place is GREAT!!!! I'm not always in the area a lot, but when I am, I make sure to stop in. Everything I've had is good, but my absolute favorites are the Chicken Quesidilla and the peril Asado. The servers are always friendly and attentive. The space is large enough to accommodate a large crowd, but it's still comfortable enough to have personal space.I forgot to take pics but will get them next time.“

“Small place but saw the ratings and thought my wife (who is Brazilian) would give it a shot for breakfast. The food was made fresh and was it ever delicious ?. The crepe with Carmel, bananas and cinnamon was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS.Parking: Parked across the street, easy to find and walk over.“

“When I first came here, I didn’t know what to expect. I think the guy at the register was Dominican I asked him to put me on the top seller. He didn’t really do that. He just pointed me to the menu. I didn’t know what to expect my first time, but I tried pancakes with eggs toast because I wasn’t sure if the sausage was pork. A cheese and a beef empanada and a egg and cheese sandwich. “But I was blown away by the flavor. The food was so fresh.” 5 star for the food. I was expecting some more eggs with my pancakes, platter, and toast, but the food is good.“

“This place is delightful. My go to is the Portuguese rolls breakfast sandwich. It's the best in the area. The empanadas are pretty good too. Pastel de nata ::drool emoji:: say less. You can't leave here without a dessert. Stop here if you want good eats“

“We recently stopped in for a quick coffee and snack while traveling. The coffee was great! We also truly appreciated the kindness and honesty of the owner.Our coffee and conversation led to us leaving behind a quite valuable item. Late that evening after retracing our steps, the owner answered his phone and assured us that he found the item and it would be kept safe until the next morning.He was a man of his word, and the next morning served up two more coffees and the return of our item.Thank you very much for being a great human!“

“We stopped here unexpectedly when seeing it after eating at the pizzeria next door. There is a tent outside the front door of the restaurant where you could sit outside at a bench if you like. We had parked at the metered parking lot across the street, so we needed to put another quarter in to stay and have dessert here. It's a Portugese / Brazilian restaurant & bakery. We were shocked to see that it opens at 4:40 in the morning! There were several breakfast dishes on the menu. They also had sandwiches, empanadas, and most importantly desserts ! I was excited to see they had chocolate flan ! Omg this was sooooo good. It had chocolate sprinkles on top AND they drizzled chocolate sauce over it. It was so creamy and decadent. I highly recommend this for chocolate lovers. My husband and his brother split a piece of cake. To me, it slightly tasted like sweet cornbread with chocolate icing. To go for the next morning, I took home one of their dulce de leche donuts. Omg this is so good. The donut is not as sweet as an American donut, it's more sweet bread-like. It was absolutely filled with dulce de leche caramel and topped with powdered sugar. The guy that waited on us was very friendly and I think he was amused at my excitement finding all these goodies there. The inside of the restaurant is very casual with several small tables. This place was fairly popular as folks kept walking in and ordering. This is definitely worth the stop here for their baked goods.“

“The General Store Shops & Cafe has it all! Beautifully curated store, thoughtful and practical for customers local and visiting.When you first walk in your hit with a fresh scent of all the amazing home good (and more) products you can refill from Good Bottle.The cafe serves Paper Plane coffee and fresh pastries on a daily. Martins Pretzels bakes in the back kitchen filling an amazing aroma in the mornings.Mrs Messhuga has a rotating trendy selection of totes, shirts, stickers and the best themed holiday gifts for the Jewish community.Oh, it goes on! Tea & Tunes serves up tasty selections of premium and nostalgic teas and has an ever rotating selection of vinyl, new and old.There’s an alternative beverage vendor too, Evermore Spirts. By far the best curated selection in town! So much for anyone looking to transition, or just have a dang tasty bevie!The Maplewood Wheelhouse is all the way in the back and is a go to for great cheese, charcuterie and specialty food. Plus, they do platters for pickup!Love this store Keep it up gals!Kid-friendliness: All ages welcomeWheelchair accessibility: Street level with wheelchair bathrooms.“

“Boxwood is amazingly spacious, warmly lit, and with comfortable seating ranging in tables, high top tables and bar stools, and cozy choices at the windowfront. The drink menu is creative with seasonal specials as well a milieu of regular caffeine requests. I opted for an iced vanilla cinnamon latte. Eventhough the weather is getting chilly, it's impossible for me to transition to hot coffee just yet so no judgement, thank you! Espresso was quality and the tres leches donut was a dream. To balance, I split a turkey and cheese croissant with my partner. It was brought warm, cheesy melted, was especially comforting. Service was stealth and kind. They took the order thoughtfully and my items were ready in less than 5 minutes. All came deliciously prepared. There was decent seating while people were studying and chatting, a great space to rest and relax with good seating for those who are disabled or in chronic pain too. My visit was practically perfect, but the prices are steep with $6+ for a small latte. If you need any coffee accountrements like filters, pour over materials, fredh espresso beans, this is also a great spot.“

“Ordered from this place on Doordash to try it for the first time and it did not disappoint at all. Yeah it may be pricy though the quality and freshness of the food is exceptional especially the soup. The chicken noodle soup tasted phenomenally delicious plus the chicken aioli sandwich was satisfying especially for lunch. Definitely plan on ordering from here every now and then.“

“From the moment you walk in there is an earthy, peaceful and welcoming vibe in this place. The service is friendly and very helpful providing details on every option to narrow down your choices. With a broad menu of protein-packed teas and shakes, every offering serves such a genrous dose of protein that can serve as an entire meal replacement and should only be had once a day! Wow, now that's a selling point! And the taste is delicious... almost too good to be so healthy. The price is cheap but the taste is rich... take the whole family to experience this place without breaking through bank and leaving everyone satisfied!“

“A great place to stop for a drink or treat! I've been a few times to eat in the Cafe and ordered something different each time. The marshmallow latte is delicious and waffles are made fresh to order. The bubble tea is delightful and the boba/tapioca pearls were also really fresh. Looking forward to stopping by again!“

“great menu...especially of you're plant based and gluten free. service was excellent“

“Best cappuccino I had in my life !!! Will be a routine costumer!!! Puts D.Ds to shame!! This place is a must try!!!!!“

“Great place for a meetup or networking“

“Delicious breakfast and lunch. Chef is Lillian Is the best and the kids that work here are the best.“

“Was disappointed to learn that this establishment changed hands. However, I would give it a try. In the past, this was an old school blast from the past with the Nonnas cooking old school classic.The Nonnas are gone, the neighborhood has changed, and so, has the charm that this Cafe had.They've done a nice job, sprucing the place up. A few tweaks here and there..The pork roll/Taylor ham sandwich just isn't the same. I also ordered a chicken cutlet/Mozz/peppers/balsamic for lunch. I haven't tried it yet...Btw Prices have increased a little, but what hasn't.If I'm in the neighborhood, I would stop again but won't go out of my way anymore when I am headed to the airport with time to kill.“

“My first time here and it has a very intimate feel to it, I came here with my friend and son!!If you plan on getting pancakes you only need one unless you are very hungry. I got the chocolate chip pancakes with Turkey sausage and I ended up going home with half of the pancakes!! I will be back to try more food off the menu “

“We got the dessert for our wedding this past weekend from the Cake Artist. It was a huge hit! They matched all the colors to our wedding colors and my wedding cake was both beautiful and delicious. I didn’t personally get to try a donut but I was told they were fantastic by everyone and they flew off their little shelves! Will of course go back and continue going back for other occasions!“

“Everything here is always delicious and fresh! The french fries are amazing!!“

“The food here is great, I really enjoy their coffees as well. Not to mention for the price, you’re getting what’s its worth. My favorite though has to be the goat cheese sandwhich they have. Ultimately I wasn’t a fan of goat cheese until I tried that sandwhich . The customer service here has always been great, can’t wait to stop by again!“

“Food is fantastic! We get takeout dinner once weekly! Started during pandemic and it’s now our routine. Great, helpful staff and owner almost always present. Love lunch and breakfast here too and also the fresh bottled salad dressings. Can’t miss with Marigolds.Vegetarian options: Grain salads. Veggie soup.“

“Excellent, excellent vitamin store. I have been going there since 1978. Saw NY Yankee legend Phil Rizzuto in the store once (he used to live in Hillside). This is not a corporate store. Privately owned. Difference between this health food store and just any is that the people behind the counter are extremely knowledgeable. Ridiculously knowledgeable. Know more than plenty of the doctors out there.“

“Cute little coffee shop with lots of food options in downtown Milburn. Lots of seating and great bathroom as well. Croque madam was by far the best thing we had, the turkey avocado wrap was nothing special. Was the perfect stop after a couple hours of hiking at the reserve.“