50 Best Cafes near Franklin Lakes

“This well-run boutique breakfast and lunch spot is an absolute yummy gem that clearly enjoys a popular reputation among locals—the full parking lot was a testament to that!

Despite how busy they were, the operation is incredibly efficient. We were welcomed with a super nice greeting and seated in a truly respectable timeframe. The service set a friendly, positive tone for the entire meal.

The food itself was excellent. The plates are perfectly sized, offering generous portions without being overwhelming. I particularly enjoyed the omelette, which was very well made and clearly prepared with care. However, the true standout was the French Toast. It was everything you want French toast to be: soft, moist, and absolutely delicious.

This is definitely a place worth visiting if you’re looking for high-quality breakfast fare and a genuinely pleasant dining experience.“

“Are you kidding me? I've been dying to come here since it opened so very long ago and FINALLY all the stars aligned (i.e., I actually remembered when it was not a Monday!) and I picked up soup for lunch today. HOW HAVE I WAITED SO LONG. The mulligatawny soup was incredible. It's such a cute place and the owner and staff were so friendly! I can't wait to eat in - and try the jerk chicken sandwich!!!! Thank you for my fantastic lunch today! We definitely will not forget about this place moving forward - soup season is my FAVORITE season! - we will be back! :)“

“Great breakfast variety and good service.“

“My boys said these were the best waffles they ever had and all the toppings were in the perfect spots :)“

“Albert’s’s has been a go to favorite for many years and Albert is an excellent host. The food never disappoints and the service is always great. I recommend Albert’s HoHokus whole heartedly.“

“Great food! Great Service!“

“My first time trying them was amazing, my aunt, cousins along with myself did a coffee tasting there and everything was great!! I had the FFF (Triple F) with a HEC on brioche 🔥! Service was exceptional as well, definitely a comeback whenever I’m in NJ again“

“Wayne Hot Bagels supplied breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week and did a fabulous job! They were friendly, courteous, patient and worked with me to find items that fit within the budget. They even personally delivered for us free of charge. They truly were a pleasure to deal with and I would definitely use them again for future events!“

“Great service and food! Love their breakfast wrap! Lots of vegetarian options ❤️“

“Saw this place called Mr.Waffles. Looked appetizing so I checked it out. Omg freaking amazing. Have to check out their full menu of waffles & juices. I ordered the Waffles 4 in 1 Pistachio Nutella, white chocolate, kinder bueno, fruit as you can see from the photo looked & tasted amazing!!!!“

“Defying Gravitea was at the event I participated in this past weekend. the food was awesome and they were super friendly and accommodating. if you ever see them out you should try their food!“

“Great food and servers! definitely going back. Fresh squeezed OJ!“

“Friendly place with attentive staff! Also, amazing food at reasonable prices! 🥞🍳🧇☕“

“This is likely my favorite cafe thanks to solid service, food, drinks, ambiance (quiet😊). I like to pick up the in-house sealed earl grey kcups as well as the moroccan mint kcups for home. The avocado toast, banana pudding, cheese danish were all delish!“

“Nice place to get u coffee Sandwich and u gas 😍“

“We have been to Made in Italy many times during all of the ownership changes. We have been for dinner, had graduation parties and gone for dessert only. We were so happy to hear that it was open at night again. My husband recently had knee replacement and was itching to get out. We decided to go for coffee/dessert at Made in Italy. He struggled to get in the car and out when we arrived. It was 8:30 Saturday night when they close at 10. There were over 15 tables open - we asked to be seated for coffee and dessert only to be told they don’t do that. They wouldn’t seat us - they gave us their card and told us to check the menu when we got home- which we did. The second paragraph of the website says - stop by just to have a cup of our gourmet coffee. They had many tables open and preferred to turn us away. Needless to say - we will not be going back.“

“Our / Nuestra Passion is a great little coffee spot. The staff is friendly and professional. I had the fruit crêpes on Sunday. I thought they were the best. I was ready to go back Monday for more they are closed. The smoothie my daughter had was delicious fresh strawberries and mango. I only wish I realized sooner they were located right on Main Street . I have been there twice now and always a great time. Best coffee and food . Great staff friendly and kind.“

“Great coffee!! Such a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. Love their outdoor seating perfect for the fall!Staff and owner always very friendly.“

“If you love great food and drink and friendly atmosphere this is you're place. I travel 28 miles to come here. It's my home sweet home. I don't go anywhere else from the comfortable seating and the nicely cooled lounge and a place outside if you're a smoker. Wide assortment of coffees and teas and adults beverages. Come on down they are open everyday except Tuesday THE FOOD IS SUPERB.....“

“I ordered a 70th birthday cake for my mom and it was amazing. The cake was moist and very fresh. My mom said it made her whole day!“

“I love everything about this place! The food is outstanding and the staff are amazing! Shout out to Christa, who is the soul of the place, and Cory, who goes above and beyond (crayons & paper for my little one). The cafe is a second home to me :-)“

“great new coffee shop! The staff is super nice the younger woman and the older woman always have a smile on their faces, which makes the place feel really welcoming. The service is fast and friendly, and the whole shop has a clean, modern vibe. Definitely a great spot to grab coffee and relax in paterson“

“Smoothies are yummy and the sweet potato brownies! Have to go back to try other things Everything looks yummy and healthy!“

“What a cozy little place and delicious fresh breakfast and brunch .“

“I'm lucky to have stumbled upon this coffee shop, it's now one of my favs! Everything is delicious from the pastries to the drinks, the cappuccino is my favorite! Peter has been there the last few times I've visited to serve me, he's always so nice & knows how to crack a joke. The prices are reasonable, the cappuccino pictured is only $4, it's a fairly big cup. Everything is so welcoming about this place, def a must visit!“

“Just tried the emenadas (pollo, beef, queso). They were excellent. Will be back for more food.“

“A huge variety coffee,and tea Awsome! its exactly what we needed in the area.“

“Just Perfect“

“This small shop makes the best (bacon) egg + cheese sandwiches around that area.The owners know what I want after I've not been there for months at a time, and have been like that since my first visit. They are always friendly and quick with my order.They have Coffee Roasters coffee, a favorite of mine, but they rarely make decaf, if that's what you're after.It is a tiny shop with limited seating, you'll probably be more comfortable in your car or back home, but there's always news on the tv to keep you amused, should you sit and eat.Park in the Rite-Aid lot or on the side street. They're 2 blocks from the train, and there's plenty of small places to shop or investigate nearby.“

“Tried this new cafe on my way home. They have parking which is great since they are on a main road. The inside is super cute and def picture worthy. Service was good. Greeted upon entering and then made a great recommendation when I asked for one. I got the coconut latte and it was so good. If you like coconut this one is it for you! Sweet yet strong. Great value for the price especially in today’s economy. Will be coming back in the future to try other items. I also love that God is in their decor.“

“Best hot dogs- EVER!! The homade-fries are delicious! Get them with cheese sauce on top! Sit outside at the picnic table,, enjoy the view of the large brook running along side you as you eat! Or take out for where ever you wish to eat...sorry!! No indoor seating, but, your there for the food, not a chair! ENJOY!!“

“Love it here!! Everything was spectacular!“

“Stumbled upon this place by chance and couldn’t have been happier! The food is absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The new owner and staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. You can tell they put a lot of heart and passion into running this place, and it really shows in both the service and the atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area — it's a hidden gem worth discovering!“

“The pancakes, French toast,Eggs Benedict, Cranberry bread turkey,Brie sandwich,just everything you put in your mouth is DELICIOUS 😋😋😋😋😋😋“

“oh my god it's been 4 months since my husband and myself poped in for breakfast on our weekend getaway, and I CANNOT stop thinking about how AMAZING the food was.... looks like another 9 hour trip is in our near future 😭😍 p.s. get the pancakes🫶🏻“

“This is a real Italian cafe nothing fancy good cappuccino and cornetto with cream and one with apricot I tried .People are nice & friendly very relaxed atmosphere. Reminds me of Italian cafe in Italy?? The girls Masiel & Yendi who work the counter were very friendly and helpful. They play Italian cards in the back and the front has outdoor seating to sip your expresso in the sun . Its on a busy street so parking is a little difficult but worth it to come just park on a side street .They do not have food here just Italian coffee , cold drinks and cornettos which are like croissants ? with cream or fruit inside.“

“Great food, friendly people“

“Traci has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years and it shows! Now that she has her own place the food and service are just about perfect.“

“This cozy restaurant has left the best impression! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, BYOB, and wonderful desserts. I recommend it to everyone! This Kafe will definitely have you coming back here again and again.“

“Got a quesadilla and was a little skeptical but it was actually very flavorful, the interior is very clean and well decorated and the effort they’ve put into their cafe is apparent, I would def recommend it was good and pretty inexpensive.

Also their green sauce fire get that green sauce..“

“Amazing Amazing place! Totally recommend this place!“

“Great bagels and great sevice! Only issue I had were the rude clientele..the customers are genuinely rude .My company ordered lunch for us the other day from here and I had the penne vodka. It was so delicious and for the price I thought it would be much smaller! I would definitely get lunch from here again or even try breakfast!“

“Have you ever had a cup of coffee that tasted like real SILK? Meaning, as soon as you take your first sip, you feel like this is the most smooth, rich, and flavorful coffee you have ever had? Well, if you would like to experience this, you NEED to come to the French Press!!!“

“The Philly Cheesesteak is the best! Good price for the amount of food you get!Breakfast is ok typical diner type food. I'm not a fan of eggs so the options are more limited for me to pancakes, waffles, etc. so we usually do lunch instead.They are open for dinner now during the week but post the specials on Instagram. They used to have a website and it no longer works, I really wish they would fix it because in this day and age usually if you don't have a website you don't last long as a business.“

“Great music and hookah. They put a lot of work into this place to make it comfortable and such a vibe. Definitely a place I’ll keep going to on weekends with friends. Weekdays are more chill, I go sometimes to just relax and have a hookah while listening to good music and being in a cool atmosphere. The ambiance is everything and comfortable couches.“

“Great staff, fresh bagels and well priced. Best bagels in town! The bagels are big and tasty! Big tasty bagels = more cream cheese and lox, and more tasty!Parking is not too bad. Medium sized lot. You might have to wait for a spot when busy.“

“Panera bread woodcliff Lake is the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Loved the Vietnamese coconut iced coffee. Friendly staff. Menu is extensive. Will definitely be back for food one day.“

“Great little spot in Ridgewood not to be overlooked. Super friendly and attentive service. Smiling staff who genuinely seem to like each other and enjoy their work. Healthy, tasty food. Exceptional coffees and teas. Sometimes hard to get in since it is so small, and that’s the only downside.“