50 Best Cafes near South Orange

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

“I enjoyed dining at Inkosi Cafe. I Love that this cafe is Black Owned. The owner is the sweetest!. It felt good to be welcomed with open arm's and a few laughs!.
I had the chicken wrap with seasoned fries. It was very flavorful. It was made to order. I also had an amazing smoothie!.

I would go back over and over again!. Make sure to check out this beautiful café!.“

“Great feel to the new space! Very open and inviting. I had a tasty iced mocha coffee and a peach danish today. Delicious.“

“Everything this place touches turns to deliciousness. From the coffee they serve to the sandwiches and wraps. This place is a class act! 😉“

“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.....“

“A great local spot, popped in here on a Sunday with my fiancé, the team working was extremely kind and let js sample some of his tdoboki. The matcha was delicious and the atmosphere was comfortable and a great place to wind down. They also have noodles they'll cook up and serve for you. Great place. Say hi to Brian!“

“We stumbled upon this coffee shop and what an incredible find!! Not only is it super cute inside with comfortable seating but the service was out of this world. Andrew was very welcoming and then made the best drinks we have ever had. I got an Eva Latte Special and my partner got strawberry smoothie - and both were 10/10. Everything was absolutely delicious!“

“Great breakfast variety and good service.“

“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“

“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!“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“My boys said these were the best waffles they ever had and all the toppings were in the perfect spots :)“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Been eating here for years, the Cuban Sandwhich is best I’ve had anywhere. They have bakery section with top notch tres leche in multiple flavors if you can get there before they sell it out. Great atmosphere, great friendly service and very respectable prices. I love it here“

“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.“

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

“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 😲 👌😍😋😋😋“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.....“

“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.“

“Had a delicious & healthy PB&J smoothie & avocado toast…sooooo good!!! Staff are fantastic with a great atmosphere. Will be back!!❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hands down the best refreshers, ice cream, and pastries ever! I love visiting this cafe to edit my photos while sipping on their delicious Damascato. A must visit if you're in the area.😍“

“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!!“