50 Best Cafes near Hillside

“Absolutely delicious!! These guys are very professional, great to communicate with, accommodating and thoughtful. The only thing I regret about ordering from them was that I didn’t order more! :) Highly recommend!“

“We absolutely love the Kurly Kurdish shop. I had a Kurly kone with cherry vanilla ice cream. This is the best sweet treat. I recommend everyone stop in and try one!“

“Great spot for coffee and the owners are super friendly.“

“wow, amazing!! very unique flavors, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. i had the cassava latte and the leche flan latte. highly recommend! wish i lived in the area so i could come here again!“

“Delicious crepe and latte! Wonderful staff. Would definitely return to try some Turkish treats.“

“Varon is one of my favorite employees. Yesterday he made me some guacamole he was sooooooooooooooooo patient with me lol. Thank you Varon for being so great to meeeeeeeeeeeee.....“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Estime Cafe today, it was an outstanding experience! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was phenomenal, warm, attentive, and truly welcoming. This is the first Haitian restaurant I’ve visited that delivered such impeccable service, and it made all the difference. The atmosphere was inviting, and the food was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish was prepared with care, bringing out the rich, bold flavors of Haitian cuisine. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Haitian food or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic meal and a top-tier dining experience. My husband and I will definitely be returning!“

“stopped in here today with my cousins .. the greeting was warm and friendly. I had the pork roll egg and chz on roll with the breakfast tators .. this place is awesome nice staff and great food .MUST TRY IT YOU WILL BE HOOKED ... 49TH AVE B“

“Sweet Jean’s has great coffee, great gluten-free wrap options (make sure to specify you want the gluten free option), and a great team! I have also catered from Sweet Jean’s and they do a great job recommending options and accommodating dietary restrictions. I’m so happy to have them in the community“

“I had crepes for breakfast today and everything was amazing! The food was delicious, the coffee was great, and the service was outstanding. The guy Lisander who helped me was very kind and attentive. I totally recommend this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We stopped in at the cafe while visiting the area. The staff was very friendly and they were helpful in making recommendations. We enjoyed a delicious and strong Freddo Cappuccino, along with a couple of their mini Greek cheese pies. Would definitely come back!“

“Really fantastic local cafe. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the design and making it welcoming to casual visitors as well as people searching for a refuge to get some work done. I also like that it's a pure coffee shop. Some baked goods but a pure experience that focuses on atmosphere and quality.“

“I go there once a month to see my friend The Doms play there! Super clean, friendly, and occasionally the dog “Bronco” is there! He’s the sweetest dog ever! But definitely a friendly atmosphere! Highly highly recommend! Even if it’s just for a coffee, tea, or latte.. they have it! “The house of coffee crack!”“

“The B E S T ! Go support (.)“

“Fantastic experience! The coffee was rich and perfectly made, and the desserts were absolutely delicious—especially the tiramisu and the variety of fresh pastries and Turkish delights. Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better.

The place is clean, welcoming, and full of great options, from breakfast items to sweets and drinks. You can tell they take pride in quality and presentation.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for great coffee, fresh baked goods, and friendly service. We will definitely be back!“

“The best vegan cafe when you’re in the mood for a great scone and cup of coffee! They’re lovely people!“

“I Love the Glorious Juice! So refreshing and good for me!!“

“Very and happily impressed with this restaurant. Service, food and presentation were excellent. Highly recommended.“

“The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The decor facilitates a creative space for gathering with friends and colleagues.“

“Just bought empanadas and rice at the Pearl River farmers market. So delicious!“

“Amazing gluten free cafe!“

“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.“

“In the past year I used Custodi to cater two parties, a Hawaiian Luau and Texas BBQ. Both times the food was delicious! Chris is so easy to work with and very accommodating with what your needs are. His staff took care of everything the day of, very professional. Our parties were a huge success and everyone raved about the food! Thanks so much Chris!“

“Vanilla Cinnamon Latte from Muse on Valley Brook Ave in Lyndhurst. This coffee shop is a hidden gem. Quaint little place to read a book, do some work in their comfy area with great music and good vibes. — drinking coffee at Muse Coffee Company. — at Muse Coffee Company.“

“So far the best ‘breakfast to go’ spot we’ve been to..my kids ate before u could take pictures. The portions were very hearty, flavorful and Definately worth the price.. the pineapple ginger home made brew box was amazing. With this heat it cooled us down. Eric the owner was very patient, kind and even advised us on how to get to the city from here. 👍“

“Melanie did an AMAZING job on my sister's Game of Thrones themed couple shower. I had some ideas but she really took what I said and made my ideas into something more. Not only did everything look great, the desserts tasted wonderful too. I highly recommend her and Jamm Events and will use her again.“

“Delish coffee, pastries and service“

“Can’t say enough good things about this place. My boyfriend and I (both baristas) drive the distance for this coffee; you can taste how much the owner, Pierre, cares about both his craft & his customers. Simple, carefully curated menu; home-made syrups; incredibly kind staff (that always seem happy to be there).“

“This is a must try, we had afternoon tea and lunch. Everything was delicious, we tried the elderberry tea and it was amazing. The service was top notch. We will be going back again real soon. Definitely recommend everyone to spend the afternoon there.“

“This place is great. Highly recommend. One of the best spots around. Between the food, coffee and service, this place is a 10 out of 10. They’re very caring and friendly! The blueberry scones are the what ones I’ve had. So good !!“

“seriously the best cuban restaurant in jersey. omg 😲 👌😍😋😋😋“

“Great food and friendly service!!!“

“Newark has really changed. I’ve been to the famous jazz station WBGO many times. The changes from 1985 to now is incredible!!“

“Pop up dinner at cafe zingara was a one of a kind experience. The newly opened breakfast/lunch spot has become a local favorite so when I heard about the pop up dinner I had to be there. The chefs prepared several appetizer courses and 3 main courses served family-style. There was an abundance of food. The lamb chops were some of the best I’ve had, and the chicken parm on the bone was a unique touch on a classic favorite. Hopefully these dinners will become a regular occurrence because it was one of the best meals I’ve had in my life.“

“We booked this for Valentine's Day evening. We are visiting from the northeast. We had the prefix menu and everything they served us was exquisite. Service was impeccable and it was very romantic. It's not in the very best of neighborhoods, but the building itself is stunningly gorgeous, and the interior even more so.“

“My girlfriend and myself, retired Philadelphia Police Officers were going on a cruise on 9/12/24 out of Cape Liberty. We arrived early and were looking for a cup of coffee and a quick breakfast. Luckily we picked Une Tasse Cafe, the coffee was fantastic and the breakfast wraps and pastries were delicious. The owner was warm and welcoming and introduced us to her dog, who actually let me pet him. I wish this restaurant was closer to where we live, coffee that good is hard to find. I just ordered two pounds on their web site so that I can enjoy it at home. Hopefully on our next cruise we will stop there again.“

“dirty place....the chef uses his bare hands to prepare and cook meals then denied multiple customers for food requests like 8pm like 🤦‍♀️..... they never clean while cooking or preparing instead they wait to clean up at 8pm ....gross only meal I was able to eat was a kibob salad because there meat is disgusting 😑“

“I made an order on TGCplayer and the card made it through the mail perfect. They packaged the card so it couldn't get damaged. I will definitely buy from them again.“

“Wow, very good breakfast. I asked for a custom item that wasn't on the menu... A Waffels with just the Walnut Syrip. It's was more walnuts than syrip and it was AWSOME! Bacon was crispy just the way it should be too! Coffee was good. Thanks I will be back soon.“

“The Barista is welcoming and made us smooth chocolate drinks! I gratefully enjoyed our pastries; the tastes are extraordinary, fresh, warm, salty sweet. Truly like nothing I have ever had in NJ! I felt my tastebuds transported to appreciate the combination of fruits, nuts, sugar, spice…I can’t wait to try the new Spring menu with another delicious drink. We are simply blessed to have The Simple Fare in Millburn🙏😋“

“As someone who appreciates food when it is an experience, this right here does it in every sense. The owner clearly knows how to bring the part of Brazil that they dont show us. You don’t even need to speak to anyone because when you scan the QR Code, order & pay for everything (takes the awkward who’s paying) & your order arrives in no time. When you eat the food it is clear there’s a whole team trained in how to make everything that comes out of that kitchen mouthwatering. It’s a whole vibe full of delicious food, quick service, chill ambiance that’s only missing the resort right on the beach built around it. Every single note was hit & well now I want to go to Brazil.“

“Excellent.. Axel, Arelean Nicole all the waiters, waitresses, cooks, incredible staff.. it's like Cheers.. great friendly place great food.. great way to start the day.“

“Bubble teas here are the best. Bubbles are always fresh. The owner(s) are super kind. They made sure customers are happy with the amount of bubbles. Every weekend while we are in town, we would ask my son to drive 30 minutes (one way)
here for the bubbles teas. Definitely worth the drive! We love bubbles teas here! Best wishes to the owner(s). :)“

“Love it! So happy it’s in our neighborhood!!“

“The food is amazing ! The matcha latte (hot), hot chocolate, cardamom pancakes, beef bacon, the eggs lol everything!

The areas for growth is this: I see that the spot gets very busy on the weekends.. customers like myself didn’t know that they had to order at the counter and then find an available seat. So I think it would be helpful for maybe a hostess to greet customers coming in or maybe setting up some type of seating service on the weekends, so customers don’t walk out. Still 5 stars because it was worth the wait and the food was amazing. A periodic check in with guests is great too to see if they need anything else. In this area the service can improve. Maybe an additional waitress/waiter.

Update 5/3/26: delicious food as always, the tiramisu latte is amazing, everything is. I see the service has improved. Every single staff member is amazing, shoutout to the chefs, the baristas, all the staff members helping this restaurant thrive, I hope management shows appreciation for these staff members who work hard because I definitely see improvements, highly recommend to all.“

“I love the look and feel of the store. I love all of the products. The merchants and staff are amazing. I come almost everyday“

“Great and friendly service“

“Good Lomo friendly staff, thank you“