48 Best Cafes near Franklin Lakes

“By far the best breakfast.. brunch … and lunch spot around!!
The food is unbelievable… everything from the salads to pancakes are to die for!! The owners are amazing & make you feel like family!
Truly one of my favorite spots!!“

“⭐️If you haven't tried this place, get there!! Fast! The BEST homemade soups 🍜🍲, sandwiches 🥪 , desserts 🧁 🍮 and drinks 🍹& the owner is a gem! 💎 Open 11-4! It’s worth the drive!! Tell her Lauren said Hi and I can’t wait to see next weeks selection!! 💞 — at Soups 'n' Such.“

“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 :)“

“Such friendly staff! The owner truly loves and is passionate about the cafe and makes it a point to come over to meet and check in on you. Feels like a very inclusive space for individuals coming on their own and also girls only groups! Can’t recommend this place enough :)“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!!“

“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.....“

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

“Great food! Great Service!“

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

“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.“

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

“Super cute place that's always so warm and welcoming! You honestly can't go wrong with with any selection from their menu. The juices are fresh and delicious and the iced mocha is probably the best I ever had. Undeniably my new favorite spot!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“I couldn’t be happier for my friend who’s taken over this café. He’s one of the kindest, most positive people you’ll ever meet, greeting everyone with a smile. His passion really shines through in every cup of coffee. Especially two of my favorites which are his cappuccinos and iced coffees which are next-level delicious! You can truly taste his passion. The whole place feels brighter and warmer because of his energy. So proud of him and so happy to have such a great place so close to my home.
Since he has taken over this is by far the best cafe around town!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Every savory dish I’ve had has been amazing“

“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.“

“Love it here!! Everything was spectacular!“

“Fantastic food with an updated menu and chef who loves to make the best soup. Ordered two turkey dinner platters for today (Thanksgiving) and there was more food that we could eat so half was left over for later. The food was prepared with care and was sooo good. Thank you guys and gals for helping me to have a wonderful dining experience through out the year and for making our Thanksgiving trouble free giving us more time to visit our friends through out the day.“

“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 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.“

“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..“

“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 .“

“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.“

“Just Perfect“

“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🫶🏻“

“What an awesome find! Delicious smoothies and food, super friendly and accommodating staff. Emma was so helpful! Beautiful little garden out back and love that they are environmentally friendly. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!“

“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 food, friendly people“

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

“Great little place with great coffee and desserts. I am a coffee snob and I think the coffee here is perfectly brewed, bold and no acidic taste at all. The drinks and food are reasonable priced too. I love coming here for a late coffee and snack.“

“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!“