I love it here. They space is very inviting. Colorful art, cozy pillows and an open layout with warm lighting make it a nice, relaxing space to people watch or work remotely. The owners have also created a space for the youngest customers where they can feel most comfortable. The staff is very kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Amanda Levie
I looooove this place. Some of my favorite samosas in town and do yourself a favor and get the "oh sweet glory", hot in the winter and iced in the summer. You will not regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy H.
Upon entering and standing at the register where the cashier was, I was never greeted. I stood there for a good 20 seconds looking at the menu before I decided what I wanted and the cashier still never said anything to me until I finally ordered. I ordered a cold brew and all the guy said was that they didn't have it. Then I asked if they had iced coffee and he didn't have that either. So the next closest thing was an iced americano, so I got that. The iced americano was regular, not anything special and the size was really small for a size small. While the barista was making my drink, she asked me if the amount of milk in the coffee was ok before just handing it to me though, so that was nice. All the tables that were available were dirty/had trash so I didn't stay. Also, they had a raffle artwork on the wall but the QR code to scan for entering it wasn't even working. So I couldn't enter it :/ Very cool concept though. You can enter the raffle for $5 a ticket and if you win, you choose any artwork that's on the wall w/ frame included. Too bad the code wasn't working though.
Thomas A.
The Griot sandwich is great. My wife got a chicken sandwich that was essentially a piece of chicken on a bun. She wasn't happy. Would definitely go back for the Griot special sandwich.
Tissh S.A
The first time I ate here was breakfast which was great and now I had dinner which was amazing. 5 ⭐ all around, the prices and portions are reasonable. I don't have any complaints. I'm so elated that I found this establishment ‼️
Food: 5
Berny Weliwatta
This cafe offers a pleasant ambiance suitable for both families and individuals seeking a conducive environment for work. Opted for their oat milk latte, I found the coffee grounds to be freshly brewed. The loaded omelet stood out for its rich and flavorful taste. However, the buttermilk pancake fell short of expectations, being somewhat dry with an overpowering cinnamon flavor. Service was prompt, and the establishment maintained high cleanliness standards. Despite initial reservations about the place, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and intend to revisit in the future!!
Loved this spot! It was my first time trying Griot's and everything was so delicious! I ordered an egg sandwich with Swiss, avocado and bacon along with their kale chicken Cesar wrap which totally blew me away. The cafe is super spacious as well and great for working from home days when you need a spot to work at.
Pooji
Love the atmosphere and vibe ❤️ very pleasant and friendly!! There are so many beautiful paintings and cute books that made me love this place even more ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Gonzalez
Expresso latte was really good with coconut milk
Giselle G.
I ordered delivery from this place and it was amazing. I have been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint. I ordered the griot sandwich with pork and it was very delicious. The tostones was big enough to hold everything and I liked the texture. The food arrived hot and the texture of the pork was well done. The pork was crunchy without being dry and the cabbage slaw was a great addition because it gave the sandwich some citrus. There was also a sauce which gave it a nice level of spice. I also called the restaurant and they were very friendly. I would definitely want to go next time in person to see the place. I also ordered the chocolate chip cookie and it was a big cookie. It was a big chunky and chewy cookie. I was a bit nervous when I first saw the cookie because I thought it was going to be hard but it had a chewy consistency which was very delicious. I also had the monkey bread and it was ok, tasty but not as soft as I expected. Overall a delicious meal and I will definitely order again.
Good coffee and great art! Wonderful place to sit and get work done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Kathy M.
4 solid stars for their caramel macchiato, americano and their green smoothie. Morning glory's flavors were balanced well With pear and apple, just some slight tartness and sweetness. Americano was bold. Iced caramel macchiato, decaf, oatmilk was just the right amount of sweetness and coffee to milk ratio was excellent. Ambience was relaxed - we came in at 630pm, it was somewhat empty because of the time. I did see some platters like shrimp and grits on their menu which is interesting. Minus 1 star- There was some confusion with our order as well as some frustration from our barista/ server that made us feel uncomfortable while we ordering which left a bad taste in our mouths, actually making me not ordering the beignets I was eyeing on because I didn't want to give them more business. I asked for 2 decaf drinks but he said he only had enough for 1 drink and gave a sigh while saying it. We changed our order ( get a green smoothie instead of a latte because there was only 1 drink for decaf) and our barista got frustrated - audible sigh and all- when he had to repeat our order and also when he had to bring out and plug the juicing machine. Again, this might be because it was 1.5 hours before closing.. but they were still Open and the order had to be taken right, right? He did say goodnight but overall even if our drinks were all great, customer service was not this night.
Preeti D.
Griot Cafe is THE go-to coffee spot for me in Jersey City Heights. Okay, now granted I don't drink coffee but my husband loves it. I absolutely love their Griot Sandwich. I always get the vegetarian spicy version. The slaw is so tasty and the fried plantain base adds the perfect balance. I recommend you eat it in the cafe so it doesn't get soggy. Speaking of which, the interior is so cute and they even have a little kids' section with a diverse range of books. For the last several months they've been showcasing some amazing art as well. It's the perfect spot to spend a weekend morning. The service is always great and one of the co-owners, John, is wonderful and is very involved in the local community. Highly recommend!
Madhulika S.
I've adored Griot since they were at their previous location also on Central Ave. The current space is open and inviting with a cute reading nook for kids. Plenty of tables to study/do work with reliable wifi. The music is chill so I could easily spend a while here and still be productive. The staff has always been helpful and efficient. The few times I've gone recently were to grab my favorites: Zen smoothie + vegan turno. It's the perfect pick me up and treat combo
Samantha Shank
In my top 3 all time breakfast picks! Idk what spices they put in the veggie omelette but it’s delicious! Though they changed something about the way they do their potatoes and now they’re always dry… Also love the spinach turno!
I love it here. They space is very inviting. Colorful art, cozy pillows and an open layout with warm lighting make it a nice, relaxing space to people watch or work remotely. The owners have also created a space for the youngest customers where they can feel most comfortable. The staff is very kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
I looooove this place. Some of my favorite samosas in town and do yourself a favor and get the "oh sweet glory", hot in the winter and iced in the summer. You will not regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Upon entering and standing at the register where the cashier was, I was never greeted. I stood there for a good 20 seconds looking at the menu before I decided what I wanted and the cashier still never said anything to me until I finally ordered. I ordered a cold brew and all the guy said was that they didn't have it. Then I asked if they had iced coffee and he didn't have that either. So the next closest thing was an iced americano, so I got that. The iced americano was regular, not anything special and the size was really small for a size small. While the barista was making my drink, she asked me if the amount of milk in the coffee was ok before just handing it to me though, so that was nice. All the tables that were available were dirty/had trash so I didn't stay. Also, they had a raffle artwork on the wall but the QR code to scan for entering it wasn't even working. So I couldn't enter it :/ Very cool concept though. You can enter the raffle for $5 a ticket and if you win, you choose any artwork that's on the wall w/ frame included. Too bad the code wasn't working though.
The Griot sandwich is great. My wife got a chicken sandwich that was essentially a piece of chicken on a bun. She wasn't happy. Would definitely go back for the Griot special sandwich.
The first time I ate here was breakfast which was great and now I had dinner which was amazing. 5 ⭐ all around, the prices and portions are reasonable. I don't have any complaints. I'm so elated that I found this establishment ‼️
Food: 5
This cafe offers a pleasant ambiance suitable for both families and individuals seeking a conducive environment for work. Opted for their oat milk latte, I found the coffee grounds to be freshly brewed. The loaded omelet stood out for its rich and flavorful taste. However, the buttermilk pancake fell short of expectations, being somewhat dry with an overpowering cinnamon flavor. Service was prompt, and the establishment maintained high cleanliness standards. Despite initial reservations about the place, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and intend to revisit in the future!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: GRI-Oat Latte, Pancake Breakfast, Loaded Omelette
Loved this spot! It was my first time trying Griot's and everything was so delicious! I ordered an egg sandwich with Swiss, avocado and bacon along with their kale chicken Cesar wrap which totally blew me away. The cafe is super spacious as well and great for working from home days when you need a spot to work at.
Love the atmosphere and vibe ❤️ very pleasant and friendly!! There are so many beautiful paintings and cute books that made me love this place even more ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expresso latte was really good with coconut milk
I ordered delivery from this place and it was amazing. I have been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint. I ordered the griot sandwich with pork and it was very delicious. The tostones was big enough to hold everything and I liked the texture. The food arrived hot and the texture of the pork was well done. The pork was crunchy without being dry and the cabbage slaw was a great addition because it gave the sandwich some citrus. There was also a sauce which gave it a nice level of spice. I also called the restaurant and they were very friendly. I would definitely want to go next time in person to see the place. I also ordered the chocolate chip cookie and it was a big cookie. It was a big chunky and chewy cookie. I was a bit nervous when I first saw the cookie because I thought it was going to be hard but it had a chewy consistency which was very delicious. I also had the monkey bread and it was ok, tasty but not as soft as I expected. Overall a delicious meal and I will definitely order again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good coffee and great art! Wonderful place to sit and get work done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
4 solid stars for their caramel macchiato, americano and their green smoothie. Morning glory's flavors were balanced well With pear and apple, just some slight tartness and sweetness. Americano was bold. Iced caramel macchiato, decaf, oatmilk was just the right amount of sweetness and coffee to milk ratio was excellent. Ambience was relaxed - we came in at 630pm, it was somewhat empty because of the time. I did see some platters like shrimp and grits on their menu which is interesting. Minus 1 star- There was some confusion with our order as well as some frustration from our barista/ server that made us feel uncomfortable while we ordering which left a bad taste in our mouths, actually making me not ordering the beignets I was eyeing on because I didn't want to give them more business. I asked for 2 decaf drinks but he said he only had enough for 1 drink and gave a sigh while saying it. We changed our order ( get a green smoothie instead of a latte because there was only 1 drink for decaf) and our barista got frustrated - audible sigh and all- when he had to repeat our order and also when he had to bring out and plug the juicing machine. Again, this might be because it was 1.5 hours before closing.. but they were still Open and the order had to be taken right, right? He did say goodnight but overall even if our drinks were all great, customer service was not this night.
Griot Cafe is THE go-to coffee spot for me in Jersey City Heights. Okay, now granted I don't drink coffee but my husband loves it. I absolutely love their Griot Sandwich. I always get the vegetarian spicy version. The slaw is so tasty and the fried plantain base adds the perfect balance. I recommend you eat it in the cafe so it doesn't get soggy. Speaking of which, the interior is so cute and they even have a little kids' section with a diverse range of books. For the last several months they've been showcasing some amazing art as well. It's the perfect spot to spend a weekend morning. The service is always great and one of the co-owners, John, is wonderful and is very involved in the local community. Highly recommend!
I've adored Griot since they were at their previous location also on Central Ave. The current space is open and inviting with a cute reading nook for kids. Plenty of tables to study/do work with reliable wifi. The music is chill so I could easily spend a while here and still be productive. The staff has always been helpful and efficient. The few times I've gone recently were to grab my favorites: Zen smoothie + vegan turno. It's the perfect pick me up and treat combo
In my top 3 all time breakfast picks! Idk what spices they put in the veggie omelette but it’s delicious! Though they changed something about the way they do their potatoes and now they’re always dry… Also love the spinach turno!