The Happy Belly Cafe

616 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
(973) 594-8888

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Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich
The Happy Wings Rice Bowl
Pineapple-Mango Smoothie
Power Breakfast Sandwich
Coconut Macaroons 6 pcs
Chicken Cutlet Panini
Hearty Breakfast Wrap
Turkey Club Sandwich
Pork Katsu Sandwich
Black Bean Burger

Menu

Breakfast Sandwiches
Bacon, 2 Egg Patties, and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
Power PLUS Breakfast Sandwich
Crispy Bacon, Avocado Slices, 2 Egg Pattie, Cheddar Cheese, Onions & Tomatoes
Power Breakfast Sandwich
Avocado slices, 2 egg patties, Cheddar cheese, onions, and tomatoes.
Hearty Breakfast Wrap
Sausage Pattie, 2Egg Pattie with Cheddar Cheese and Hashbrowns, Chipotle Dressing on a Wrap
Bagel with Cream Cheese Breakfast
Sausage, 2 Egg Patties, and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
2 Egg Patties and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
Ham, 2 Egg Patties, and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
Salami, 2 Egg Patties, and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast

Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup (12 oz)
Try a bowl of our hearty, home-made chicken noodle soup.
Cream of Mushroom Soup

Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp lettuce, sharp shredded Asiago, and crunchy croutons.
Summer Berry Salad
Mixed greens, summer berries, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette.
Thai Wonton Salad
Crisp lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, crispy wonton, and Thai satay dressing.
Farmhouse Salad
Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, sliced hard-boiled egg, and feta cheese.

Sandwiches
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
Char-grilled chicken, avocado, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and chipotle mayo on toasted ciabatta.
Shrimp Po'Boy
Crispy Fried Breaded Shrimp, Shredded Cabbage, Fresh Tomatoes & Cucumber Slices, Served with Sriracha Aioli on Soft French Bread
Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Char-grilled chicken, crispy bacon strips, avocado, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, horseradish honey mustard, and blue cheese dressing on toasted French bread.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Homemade tuna salad, Swiss cheese, and jalapeno mayo on toasted whole wheat bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Char-grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, horseradish honey mustard, and mayo on toasted French bread.
Pork Katsu Sandwich
Panko-breaded and deep-fried pork loin served with shredded cabbage and tomatoes drizzled with Japanese mayo and teriyaki sauce on a toasted sweet Bun.
Black Bean Burger
Black bean burger pattie, avocado, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, caramelized onions, and chipotle mayo on a toasted sweet bun.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Sliced roasted turkey, crispy bacon strips, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, Cheddar cheese slices, and jalapeno mayo on toasted French bread.
Pot Roast Sandwich
Perfectly seasoned, tender, slow-roasted beef, and pepper jack cheese. Served au jus on toasted French bread.
Fillet O'Flounder Sandwich
Crispy-Fried Breaded Flounder Fillet, Romaine Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickles and Red Onions, with Ranch Dressing on a Toasted French Bread
Roasted Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Sliced roasted turkey, avocado, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and lemon aioli on toasted ciabatta.
The Italian Sandwich
Premium sliced ham and salami, provolone cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and reduced balsamic vinaigrette on French bread.
Salmon Burger (1/4 lb)
Salmon burger pattie, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, crispy fried onions, and lemon aioli dressing on a toasted sweet bun.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Homemade tuna salad, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and jalapeno mayo on toasted whole wheat bread.
5 BLT Sandwiches
5 crispy slices of bacon, fresh lettuce, and tomatoes on a roll.
Ham and Swiss Sandwich
Premium sliced ham, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, horseradish honey mustard, and mayo on French bread.

Paninis
Chicken Cutlet Panini
Crispy-fried chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, melted shredded mozzarella, and reduced balsamic vinaigrette dressing on ciabatta bread.
Chicken Parm Panini
Crispy-fried chicken cutlet, melted shredded mozzarella, and classic marinara.
Chicken Caprese Panini
Traditional Caprese panini with char-grilled chicken on ciabatta bread.
Caprese Panini
Simple and classic slices of fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil pesto dressing on ciabatta bread.
Cuban Panini
Flavorful roast pork, premium sliced ham, Swiss cheese slices, tangy pickles, and horseradish honey mustard dressing on ciabatta bread.
Meatball Parm Panini
Homemade, savory meatballs, melted Asiago cheese, and classic marinara on ciabatta bread.

Wraps
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Crispy Chicken Tender Strips, Shredded Cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Slices with Sriracha Aioli
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, Asiago cheese, crispy bacon strips, and Caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, crispy bacon strips, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and horseradish honey mustard.
Thai Chicken Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and crispy wonton, and Thai satay dressing.
Southwest Tuna Wrap
Tuna salad, mixed greens, fresh tomato slices, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo.
Mediterranean Wrap
Hummus, mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced onions, feta cheese, and roasted peppers.

Rice Bowls
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Sweet and savory tender pieces of chicken on top of a bowl of steamed white rice, topped with flash-fried garlic and egg served with pickled slaw.
Asian Beef Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Sweet and savory tender pieces of beef on top of a bowl of steamed white rice, topped with flash-fried garlic and egg. Served with homemade pickled slaw.
Shrimp Katsu Rice Bowl
Crispy-Fried Panko-Crusted Shrimps Over Hot Steaming Rice, Served with a Shredded Cabbage and Fresh Tomato Salad, Drizzled with Japanese Mayo and Teriyaki Sauce
Pork Katsu Rice Bowl
Panko-breaded, deep-fried pork loin on top of a bowl of steamed white rice served with shredded cabbage and tomatoes, drizzled with Japanese mayo and teriyaki sauce.
The Happy Belly Rice Bowl
Crispy-fried thick bacon on top of a bowl of steamed white rice, drizzled with adobo glaze, and topped with homemade pickled slaw.
BBQ Skewer Rice Bowl
Asian-inspired chicken or pork BBQ skewer on top of a bowl of steamed white rice, topped with homemade pickled slaw.

Snacks
Flavored Fries
Mozzarella Sticks (6 pcs)
Cheesy mozzarella sticks served with classic marinara sauce.
Empanadas
Savory Crescent-Shaped Turnovers with Flavorful Fillings
Dumplings (6 Pcs)
Chicken Tenders (5 pcs)
Crispy fried chicken tenders served with horseradish honey mustard dressing.
Crispy Fried Spring Rolls
Savory and flavorful pork and vegetable spring rolls served with a sweet and sour chili dip.
Chicken Wings (6 pcs)
Crispy fried chicken wings with your choice of sauce.
Choco-Filled Churros
4 Chocolate-Filled Churros
Chicken and Waffle
Classic Belgian waffles made with pearl sugar for that pop of sweetness with every bite. Served with crispy fried chicken tenders and drizzled with regular honey or kick it up a notch with mike's hot honey.
Bag of Chips
Lobster or Squid Balls (2 Sticks)
Crispy fried lobster or squid balls served on a stick and drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Fry Basket
Panko-Crusted Jumbo Shrimps Fried to Perfection, Served with a Half and Half Dip of Sriracha and Lemon Aioli and Seafood Chips
Belgian Waffle
Classic and true to tradition. Belgian waffles made with pearl sugar that adds a pop of sweetness with every bite. Choice of chocolate or caramel drizzle.
Cheesy Lump Crab Dip with Seafood Chips
Piping hot cheesy lump crab dip served with crispy seafood chips

Specialty Drinks
Smoothie (24 oz)
Soda in Can
Lemonade (24 oz)
Iced Coffee (24 oz)
Matcha Latte (16 oz)
Iced Tea (24 oz)
Caffe Latte (16 oz)
Caramel Macchiato (16 oz)
Classic Brewed Coffee
Bottled Water
Hot Chocolate (16 oz)
Cappuccino (16 oz)
Hot Tea
Caffe Mocha (16 oz)
Espresso
Caffe Americano (16 oz)

Desserts
Brownie
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Ube Rice Krispie Treats
Choco Fudge Slice
Toasted Almond Crumble Cake
Red Velvet Cake Slice
Oreo Cake Slice
White Choco Lemon Cake Slice
Tiramisu
Steakhouse Cheesecake
Choco Hazelnut Ganache Cake
Lemon Bar
Mango Mousse Slice
Choco Mousse Slice
Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
* Please note that although we offer this gluten-free cake, we are not an allergen-free facility and exposure to allergens is possible.
Triple Choco Cake
Coconut Macaroons (6 pcs)

Seasonal Specials
Bottle of Crispy Garlic

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Recent Reviews

5/5 all around. This place is an absolute gem. I love getting the pork katsu sammy anyday of the week cause of how consistent the chefs are here. Makes it my go-to spot 6/7 days of the week. Thank you!
April 2025
The Best Cafe ever in New Jersey!
Everything came out fresh. The best lumpia I’ve ever ordered in the all of USA, you can defenitely tell that it is made in-house unlike other filipino resto out there that just deep fry frozen lumpia from the asian markets. Their flavored fries is a must try! We got the pork katsu bowl with the adobo drizzle to give it a filipino kick and it works 100% well with it. We ordered empanada to-go and it is the best snack that we had during...
March 2025
If you’re looking for the best cafe in Clifton, The Happy Belly Cafe on Van Houten is the spot! Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing food that’s always fresh. Their Tuna Sandwich is a must-try—perfectly made, super flavorful, and always hits the spot.

The owner is fantastic—welcoming, passionate about great food, and really makes you feel at home. Whether you’re stopping by for coffee, breakfast, or a quick bite, you’ll always leave happy....
March 2025

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The Happy Belly Cafe

616 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 594-8888