50 Best Cafes in Jersey City

“My favorite spot to work & eat in Jersey City Heights.“

“I'm loving the new growth of my hometown Jersey City. So many businesses opening up and I'm loving it. Congrats to all the business owners and future business owners. 🙏❤️🙏 I can't wait to come back to visit.“

“There is no better coffee shop than dames, if you haven’t been here you’ve officially missed out. No friendlier people, always so eager to make sure you are comfortable. You can see them making their pastries!! They care“

“Amazing coffee shop!“

“This was one of the best pupusa that I’ve ever had in my life. The chicken was crazy flavorful. The cheese was perfect perfectly melted, and I cannot wait to have another trip to this location, but also to try other things that they have on the menu.“

“Just wanted to take a moment and personally thank Ari, Michelle, and Meleh for such amazing and quality service — I come here to WFH almost daily and have always been met with such kindness, warmth and quick service. These girls make my morning so much brighter, in combination with a wonderful ambiance and WFH set up, this is the place to go to!!! Thank you girls for all you do!!! Despite a high volume of customers, they always make sure the wait lines are quick and my time here is seamless!! Highly recommend to anybody who lives in the JSQ area to stop in and bring your laptops!!!“

“The staff is so welcoming and friendly. Upon my second visit to the cafe, the baristas recognized me and welcomed me back! They were very kind to recommend some pastries and drinks. The chef was also very kind when I interacted with him in the dining room while he was running food. The space is great—four booth and chair two tops, plus four window counter seats and two two tops outside on the sidewalk. Very popular place with a lot of foot traffic. The iced mocha is great, as is the latte. Looking forward to trying more specialty drinks. They let my bring my dog in while I was ordering. The next day, I brought my computer to write for a bit and ordered brunch. Nice neighborhood spot!!“

“I live in the area and attend college out of town so getting to the library on my off days is tough. I've been looking for a place with a chill ambiance, wifi, good tea, and coffee. Well, look no more for me. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Great rustic look, comfy seating with back support, loads of outlets for laptops, and the second-floor space are super cute and cozy too. Oh and there's a small little outside area that's pretty cool as well. Shaquille (hope I spelled it right) was AMAZING! So down-to-earth, friendly, polite, and easy to talk to. She made me the Tumeric latte for me and I all but licked the cup clean. I had the hummus & cucumber on sourdough toast and it was divine. Also, a great option for vegans. I totally recommend this place if you have similar needs or just want to hang out with some friends. I will surely be going back.“

“Exceptional high quality unique dishes. I loved every bite and can’t wait to go back! Definitely one of my top picks for Jersey City⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious!!! I continue to order from Crepeccino because of the quality and freshness of their plates and portion sizes they offer. This place is ALWAYS on point with their food. I have ordered from them now at least 5 times in the past two weeks. I will continue to order from them. The food is really good. Avocado toast...banging. Pancakes...banging, pistachio latte...banging. Their breakfast meats are always cooked to the right temp. Bacon is never undercooked or overcooked. I could go on and on. I haven't tried their sweets yet. But will soon.“

“So excited I finally got to taste the chefs version of Kare Kare! All the flavors of traditional Kare with the flair of pasta!!! No wonder it’s there popular dish! The Mango Sticky (pan dan) rice had the tastes of being Filipino. Highly recommend!!! Took my Pa for Father’s Day and we had a great meal!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is my favorite breakfast spot in Jersey city I come here minimum twice a week. The food & coffee is amazing but it’s the staff that keeps me coming back . Josh is my absolute favorite, he always has great energy & a smile on his face 😀 10/10 recommend !“

“Beautiful decor, and atmosphere, the people are friendly and a pleasure to speak to.“

“love it. old school shoppe prices a very readonable.“

“Loved the shroom sando and the cold brew“

“Wilson, the store owner, makes a fire cold brew 🔥. I’ve never had a cold brew that was infused with coconut, that also didn’t need sweetener!!! Wilson was a super friendly guy and a Coffee connoisseur as well! Quaint, high-end, and lowkey is how I would discribe the restaurant. 10/10, do recommend trying his cold brew blend 😊“

“Food is clean, healthy and delicious! You can taste the love that goes into every dish. It is a pleasure to support this local business.“

“Great brunch before heading back to South Jersey. I had the breakfast burrito and truffle fries with the watermelon mint juice. It was just enough to feel satisfied and was full of flavor.“

“Amazing little coffee shop! Great coffee, delish food, and just a very cozy place to chill out.“

“One of the best coffee shops in New York! They even have a few locations in other places. Good for insta pictures too!“

“you can obtain all of your cigar & vapor needs at this premier establishment....“

“The food is very flavorful and delicious. There are a nice variety of meals and the delivery service is excellent.“

“An Australian influenced independent cafe in Jersey City. Breakfast is excellent, the quality of the drinks are high and the service is overall very friendly however this can fluctuate on the day. Took me around 3 visits to really get to know the place and to understand the drinks and desserts better. Possibly could benefit from something very Australian such as lamIngtons or pavlova as dessert options.“

“Such a cosy comfy place to just sit and decompress 🤌. love it“

“This is one of my fave cafes. Love the friendly baristas - Darian, Andrew, Mike and Jay. The classic sandwich with added arugula is my go to - or deconstructed with sourdough on side. Turkey BLT or Avocado toast are lunch must haves. Your baristas and music make the place special - please continue to treat them well because they are the heart of the vibe at Hamilton Park location.“

“We are here for the weekend and this place is u set our hotel with good reviews, so we tried it out. We just got coffee and danish but breakfast sandwiches look good, so going to try tomorrow. The banana bread ice latte was so good! Blueberry cheesecake danish was also yummy. Staff was friendly and cute place.“

“Recently went to this cafe for the first time and loved it. Ordered a few things but the menemen and turkish coffee (with Turkish delight) stood out for obvious reasons :) The ambiance was great and the place in general is huge with outdoor seating and a kiddo section as well. Will definitely visit the place again.“

“We absolutely love Nurish! We’ve tried so many things from their menu and have never been disappointed, we love the pressed juices, smoothies, and food. We love the kale sandwich (the most tasty version of kale EVER), the fried chicken sandwich and the jerk salmon wrap. Also the “Nurish” sandwich is so delicious. Elijah is such a great owner, he really cares about his customers. 10/10 business!“

“Amazing atmosphere, food, and coffee! Friendliest staff that took the time to visit with my family. Will definitely be back!“

“Usually I get a perfect matcha latte here. Definetly go!But the baristo this day told me he was not able to make drinks when I got there at 3:45 pm and said there were closing at 4pm .... It literally takes 2 min to make but ok. They usually close a 5 pm“

“Great food and great service.“

“I’ve lived in the building for almost 3 years and don’t really have any negative comments. The front desk staff is attentive and a few people go out of their way to chat and remember you more personably. The maintenance & grounds staff always says good morning and tends to repairs within a day. Carlos recently re-sealed our shower floor and went beyond to re-seal the walls too. I’m not as familiar with the newer office managers, but I can say that the desk and grounds teams are always respectful and willing to help if you ask.

The management company also listens to resident feedback. Last year I suggested they put in more seating beyond the pool area. Since then they listened to everyone’s comments and added grills, picnic tables and lawn chairs.“

“Got to know this small corner spot because of my teens, very nice place the owner and the Ecuadorean girl that handles the food are great very attentive and hospitable they make you feel right at home. The food if you like halal the breakfast and pastries ? are soft and delicious the seating is alittle tight but if you don’t mind it then you’ll enjoy the atmosphere I recommend for anyone in jersey city near Hudson community college and Saint Peter’s university. Definitely recommend?“

“I love this place, whether to sit down and enjoy it or simply make a quick stop. The only problem for me has always been the customer service. Before today, I had never been treated well — there was often arrogance and a lack of empathy, especially because my English is poor. That made me stop coming here.

But today I decided to stop by, and for the first time I was treated very well. The care this new employee showed by listening to me and suggesting something was truly thoughtful. I was happy not to feel judged for not speaking English well.

I will start coming here again. The desserts and food are truly wonderful, but being treated badly is very frustrating.“

“I moved to Jersey city a few months ago and have been trying out different spots in the downtown and village area and this place has the best salted caramel lattes! I also loved their strawberry cheese muffins! I can back today for the salted caramel latte and the cinnamon roll and they were delicious again! Definitely check out this place. It’s also great for working. It’s quiet with some chill music in the background. Support your small business neighbors!“

“@Todo muy limpio y sobre Todo la comida super sabrosa😍😍😍😍😍😍Estoy muy feliz por encontrar este lugar cerca 😘😘😘“

“Great iced latte, cheese and chicken empanadas here!! 👍 We go here a lot for our brunch. My niece and little nephew really likes their crispy & tasty cheese empanada paired with hot chocolate. What more? The staff here are so friendly and nice! Quick service and clean place as well. It is one of our favorite cafes in Jersey City! :)“

“Really delicious protein shakes and smoothies, 10/10. Also love their overnight oats, delicious.
My big plead/ask is to please fix the coffee temp - every time I get coffee there, it's practically cold. Would love to get hot coffee there 😊“

“Solid coffee and breakfast sandwiches, excellent service and a nice interior. They not only ask about me, they always ask about my dog Georgia, as well.“

“Very and highly recommend. Amazing food, service and affordable prices as well. Thank you so much guys. Keep business up😊👍“

“احل ايام“

“Coffee and croissants are so yummy ! Perfect combination. Ambience is cozy and refreshing“

“Bwe Kafe helps Haitian coffee growers“

“One of my favorite brunch spots! The chicken and waffles are amazing, and the matcha pancakes are easily some of the best you'll ever have. They don't just do breakfast well, the lunch menu is just as impressive. The kimchi fried rice is an absolute must-try, and honestly, everything we've had has been delicious. It's always busy, but once you taste the food, you'll understand why!“

“It was my first time visiting Lackawanna and Mateo was lovely; he had a positive demeanor and was really helpful with walking me through the menu. I got a matcha latte with strawberry syrup and it was lovely. It may be on the slightly sweeter side for people who like more grassy or natural lattes, but for any that enjoy a slightly sweeter matcha latte, this is a great place. The actual cafe was clean and bright.“

“Everything you want in a dinner. Brown panels, old style billboard menu, bar stools and booths. It looks like its out of the 80s or 90s. I love it. A healthy serving of Western Omelette and Gritz for the now current price of $10. Definitely going back“

“Great atmosphere that enhanced my creative spirit… 😬“

“It was a pretty long drive to get there but was completely worth it“

“best Capuccino in jersey , food was great as well as their friendly staff.“

“It’s simple, laid back, and neighborhood friendly. Just like its name it’s BASIC & honestly I like the average vibes it offers.

The giant windows allow great natural light in, and the space is rustic mixed with a bookstore. It would be great if they would place outdoor tables to invite visitors in. Honestly sometimes I can’t tell whether they are open or not….

Additionally, I do wish they offered variety such as sandwiches and dinner items and catered for longer hours until 7:30 pm. It would be ideal considering there’s a rush in the area past 6 pm. I am very curious to see how they stay afloat now with the new bagel shop down the block.

The female cashier is nice as well as the chef. The owner doesn’t show much expression or emotion, and I respect him for keeping to himself. I just hope you can keep up with the changes in the neighborhood, I’m rooting for you Basic Cafe!

All in all, I recommend.“