50 Best Cafes near Colonia

“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 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“

“An absolute gem added to downtown Berkeley Heights. Everything from start to finish was top notch. Rolls and garlic herb olive oil were tasty. Meatballs and coconut shrimp were excellent starters. Branzino was fresh and the red pepper sauce complimented the fish well. Braised short rib & vincotto chicken were very well constructed dishes. Pistachio tiramisu (homemade) capped off an awesome dinner.Service was on point throughout, very professional with smiling faces. We will be back without a doubt. BYOB and easy parking.“

“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.“

“This was our 2nd time coming to Red's Leaf Cafe and each time has been outstanding! The food is great and the owner is super friendly and accommodating. We had breakfast the first time, vegan scramble and pancakes and today we went for the Tofu Panini and the Kuku sandwiches. We also had the homemade soup and crispy potatoes. Everything was fantastic and fresh! We will continue to return over and over. So glad we live close by!“

“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.“

“Victoria’s presentation was very informative. Her cake was very tasty. I love the frosting and the different flavors that she incorporated into it. I love the way she prepared it. I learned a lot of new tips and tricks about piping and the correct way and how to do it. It was overall a great experience.10/10 would recommend.“

“This place gives Tropical vibes, nice decor and music! I love the outdoor seating with palm trees. Awesome staff very friendly and greeted me right away! The Body Repair was delicious! A long with the "H Toazt" hummus, cabbage,carrots,olives and Asiago cheese! I highly recommend this place! I give this place 5 stars!!“

“The way the barista took time with the orders should be a BIG telltale sign that this place is absolutely amazing. From the freshness of the coffee, the ambiance, to the interior decor, this place is worth visiting.Dietary restrictions: Non dairy milk options“

“Great little spot. The combination of the hot tea, lofi beats, and the rain outside led to quite the atmosphere and vibe. I tasted the chai as well, and it had a very authentic and hearty flavor, it was quality. The roll up omelette was super tasty, great flavor combo. Cookie to finish it up was a great lightly sweet snack to finish it off. Definitely will be coming back here.“

“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!“

“The food here is really good but idk if it's worth coming on a day where the line is long so come early and on a week day lol. We waited almost two hours to be seated. When the food arrived it was delicious from start to finish. The Mac and cheese is a must order and had such great flavor. The service was great and staff were super friendly.“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“Small place, absolutely awesome breakfast options - not too many seats but also not too crowded - great spot!Vegetarian options: Plenty of options for vegetarians but some dishes are specials for the day and if they have meat, that can’t be undone is all. great menu for all tastes :)“

“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“

“For 15.90 on uber eats I got the 2 protein bowl with salmon, white rice, lettuce, edamame, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, seaweed salad, tamago, tempura flake, tobiko, and green onion. Sauce on the side: spicy mayo and wasabi sauce Every part of the bowl tasted amazing, highly recommend trying the tamago. Seaweed salad is always a hit or miss for me but theirs is just right. They forgot to add the cream cheese in mine but I did try a piece from my friend's and it would've been a nice add. Despite both of us asking for spicy mayo they only gave one small container of it so I think they forgot that too. I wish the container was a little bigger to mix everything in. I also feel the portions for the veggies were a little sad (they allow you to add in up to 17 different sides so I cant imagine them fitting all those in this container). I barely had any lettuce. also apparently they use the same container for all the protein options (1,2 or 3) so I probably shouldve just gotten the 1 protein had I known. I thought I'd be getting more salmon if I ordered the 2 option. Overall great but I've had better poke bowls for this price.“

“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.“

“Ordered delivery to a hotel by the airport- delicious and still hot - they even called with an question about my order (I tried to call them but no answer), fresh food and great value. Had breakfast plate, fruit tart (good size), the beef patty and Cobb salad, large portions and fresh!“

“Had such a great experience at Maximilianos Cafe. The quality of service was great and the food was fantastic! Extremely flavorful and fresh with great presentation. True authentic Costa Rican cuisine. The chorreadas were incredible , the best I’ve ever had. I highly recommend this place.“

“Had such a great breakfast here today. The red velvet waffles were delicious as was the latte I ordered. My daughter had the huevos rancheros which she said was really good. My niece had the eggs Benedict which she said was cooked perfectly. Such a nice cafe with friendly staff. Will definitely be back!Kid-friendliness: They had high chairs available.“

“I cannot get enough of this place! Not only do they have amazing protein donuts, amazing protein shakes, amazing protein coffee and teas but the owners are AMAZING! 10/10 would highly recommend. Good vibes is the perfect name because that’s exactly what you get as soon as you step inside ❤️Dietary restrictions: This is diet friendly. You can order based on your goals.Kid-friendliness: Extremely kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Super easy as they have a ramp to get inside.“

“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. ;)“

“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.“

“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.“

“Not usually in this area but I’ll be coming here when I am. the cafe is very open, sunny, the perfect atmosphere with many charging stations at every seat perfect for students. The food was absolutely delicious and the barista was so sweet and even gave us complimentary chocolate. Will definitely be coming back.“

“I was in the area and decided to have lunch at Bakeristor. I ordered the tuna panini that came with a small salad. The tuna was creamy and delicious, and the seeded roll was flavorful and added to the overall taste. Service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely return if I was in the area. There is a small parking lot in the back, accessible from W. St. Georges Avenue.“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“They have just about everything. Except for weed. For that, you need to walk a few doors down. But everything else is here, and it's all good. We go here for dish soap, bread, Christmas gifts, coffee, and other things we don't know we need till we get there.“

“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!“

“DELICIOUS FOOD!!!I ordered a panini with egg, cheese, onion and tomatoes since I don’t eat meat and they were able to accommodate me! My boyfriend ordered the strawberry and banana crepe and he cleaned his plate. Would definitely come back and highly recommend if are looking for tasty food!!!“

“The Coffee House has become one of my favorite stops for a simple yet delicious breakfast along with coffee. The service is always great. It's never packed and the atmosphere is a relaxed, easy going vibe. With the free Wifi, you can sit here and do work for as long as you wish. I love the vast amounts of rock and roll photos of icons throughout the 50s to 90s. There's ample seating both inside and outside.“

“Came here for breakfast, got a sausage egg and cheese on a roll. Food was pretty good but not anything to rave about. They’ve got standard breakfast items, lunch options, and (interestingly) middle eastern/Mediterranean options. Prices are pretty solid for the area, got the roll and a coffee for $5.80. Good little cafe to stop in if you’re in the area looking for a budget bite.“

“Van Gogh's Ear Cafe has been a fixture in union for quite a few decades. Yes decades ! Atmosphere is very different and unique let's say it has evolved from one year to the next. Sorta my grandma used to have one or I remember seeing it somewhere. Service is very efficient. Very on the money. Although the decor changes by the minute the food is not to be overlooked. Especially there BLT it's Outstanding to say the least. A must try.“

“The location of Mayor Mac's is inside the recreational building. It's a nice little spot to grab something from. The best part is it's part of the rise program helping school children learn in a work environment. Prices and food are great !“

“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.“

“Excellent establishment and very friendly staff. Only issue is that on Sundays there's only one staff person working and she will usually close the shop and remain inside but lock the doors at least two hours before supposed closing time at 3:00 p.m.Parking: Located attached to the building.“

“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 “

“I had my car service in the Sansone toyota and realized there a restaurant in the 2nd floor of the service center and it was amazing ? the ? was calming the food was very good ? and chipper. you get more for your $. comfy atmosphere I will go again just to injoy the food and atmosphere “