50 Best Cafes near Maplewood

“Amazing gluten free cafe!“

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

“Yummy treats and my first time in sat“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.....“

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

“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!“

“Sweet Jeans is the best spot in the area for Taylor Ham/Egg/Cheese bagel sandwiches! Lattes, hot and iced, are consistently superb as well. It’s always a great morning thanks to Hector and Victor. I have to echo the other reviews as well—extremely cozy vibes that might make you think you’re in a small town a half-hour west.“

“Sankofa Cafe is a gift to the Montclair community and surrounding communities that it serves. The atmosphere is wonderful and welcoming, the coffee and tea are wonderful, and the staff are always friendly and helpful.

Sankofa has become of hub of the community, often hosting social and cultural events, in addition to participating in community outreach in support of many causes.

The owner, Jessica Troupe, has poured her heart and soul into this cafe, and it shows. It is one of the best coffee shop in the area.“

“Absolutely loved my experience at Orange House Cafe! The atmosphere is cozy, modern, and perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. Their lattes are incredibly smooth and flavorful — easily one of the best coffee spots around. I also tried the breakfast sandwich and pastries, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick even during busy hours. Definitely a hidden gem with great vibes, amazing coffee, and excellent food. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Came in for baklava which was delicate and delicious. Extremely soothed by the chill atmosphere and low key vibe. Service was friendly and I appreciated being told which pastries were homemade and which ones were more sweet. We will come back again.“

“Cafe’Duit is wonderful!
The coffee and all drinks are outstanding!
Owner Brian is amazing!
He is so welcoming and treated my 5 year old granddaughter so special!
The atmosphere is charming… so nicely decorated and very clean!
Thank you so much for your hard work and fine efforts always!👍🙂
Barbara Lombardy“

“The service is incredible, my go to favorite place that reminds me of the island so much, the coquito latte is the best
Great atmosphere and aesthetics, I feel welcome very time. Chill vibes and great customer service always
Desmari knows how to always deliver the best service and always puts a smile on my face“

“The B E S T ! Go support (.)“

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

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

“Stopped here before heading back to Long Island. Such a calm, relaxed, and comfy environment. The homemade pop tart was wonderful, the hot chocolate was like a liquid chocolate bar, and the latte was perfect. Thanks for an enjoyable bit of time before our travels back home!“

“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!”“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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. 👍“

“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.“

“Great food and friendly service!!!“

“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 !!“

“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🙏😋“

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

“Beautiful...Westfield Station Cafe is truly a Westfield is wonderful! The food was absolutely amazing my wife, and I enjoyed it very much. Everything was delicious, and you can really feel the love that goes into the food. Highly recommend!“

“Domenick & John—

We stopped in for a late breakfast/early lunch today, and it reminded us why we keep coming back. The food was wonderful, but what truly stood out was the staff. Every single person was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly—not just to us, but to everyone who walked through the door. It's rare to see a team that consistently makes every guest feel so appreciated.

We've visited many times for coffee and takeout, but after dining in today, we felt it was important to let the owners know what an exceptional team they have. Great service like this deserves to be recognized.

We will definitely be at a future dinner pop-up!

Thank you for creating such a welcoming place. It's businesses like this that keep people coming back, and we'll definitely continue to be regulars.

(photo not included because we devoured it too fast)“

“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 😑“

“This is one of the most beautiful places around! Sagar puts his heart into this place. It's an oasis in Passaic! Come check it out- for a date, or to meet someone or to just chill. He also rents for special occasions- I've even seen small weddings here! Highly highly recommended. Kosher ice cream and snacks as well. Take your wife or date here! In winter, roaring fire inside. I just love it here. Sitting outside and seeing the beauty around me right now. Tranquil....just awesome. Great place to work from as well.“

“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.“

“Smiling face with the staffs, affordable prices, observes social distancing, clean place, parking space, etc etc etc, simple so please try and you’ll find yourself looking for this place to dine.“

“Wow I loved this place. The cappuccino was perfect! I ordered a toasted bread with avocado and salmon and it was really good. The service was friendly and fast, the atmosphere was great. Perfect place to have a brunch, reading a book or just relaxing ❤️“

“Just had breakfast at the standard today and it was amazing. I had the huevo-cado toast and a vanilla latte. The place is so sweet and cozy and the girls are so sweet and polite. Shout out to Alisson, Camille, and Audrey, they were great! 😊“

“WOW my hubby and I stumbled on this cafe this cafe after our HBCU FUNDRAISER RIDE.. we had the medium latte and cappuccino and this amazing pistachio cheesecake. OMG YOU MUST STOP IN.. beautiful atmosphere.. before leaving ordered the tuna melt and an extra pistachio cheesecake . Peyton was patient with us.. he is so polite .. excellent service“

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

“At the barista's recommendation, I ordered the mini picada and it was so good! My brother got a steak salad as well, so we were sharing the whole time. Anyway I had to pry into my memory to remember my limited Spanish speaking skills, but it really goes to show that food transcends barriers!“

“Good Lomo friendly staff, thank you“

“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). :)“

“Great and friendly service“

“I came for strawbery banana/ banana pudding I keep coming because of hospitally, the smile. They friendly and greet everyone with a smile. ❤️❤️❤️“

“We ordered the everyday Wednesday special on Friday. It was fantastic!! Thank you!!“

“This is a great party idea. We had fun while being creative and interacting with natural elements:). This is the new "paint and sip".“