Van Gogh's Ear Cafe

1017 Stuyvesant Ave., Union
(908) 810-1844

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chicken Fogaccia Sandwich
Tollhouse Cookie Tart
Garlicky Spinach Dip
Chicken Flatbread
Brisket Sandwich
Coffee Options
Mezza Platter
Falafel Wrap
Carrot Cake

Menu

Featured items
Bruleed Cheesecake
traditional NY style cheesecake topped with a burnt sugar (bruleed) top
Truffle Tater Tots
crisp tater tots, truffle oil, herbs, parmesan cheese, pesto aioli
Whipped Ricotta & Focaccia
creamy ricotta whipped with lemon and black pepper, topped with fresh herbs and hot honey served with house made rosemary focaccia
Plain Pizza
Marinara, mozzarella, herbs, and spices.
Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
Grilled chicken, spinach dip, cheddar Jack, peppers, onions, and cauliflower parmesan gluten-free flatbread.
Carrot Cake
traditional carrot cake made with raisins and pineapple, individual serving, layered with cream cheese frosting and topped with toasted coconut
Brown Derby
a fudge brownie, served with ice cream and whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Burrito
Cheddar Jack, sweet potato, black beans, saffron rice, chipotle BBQ, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Quesadilla
Cheddar Jack, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Starters
Spinach Dip
Garlic and cheese spinach dip, cheddar, tomato, and tortilla chips.
Mezza Platter
Toasted pita, hummus, garlic spread, quinoa tabbouleh, grape leaves, herbs, and spices.

Salads
Tandoori Kale Caesar
Kale, house-made vegan caesar dressing, tandoori chick peas, vegan cheese. Vegan and Gluten Free
Superfood Salad
Kale, sweet potato and black beans, dried cranberries, quinoa , blueberry vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, creamy caesar, crouton
House Salad
mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, carrot, and croutons. Served with our house balsamic dressing
Greek Salad
greens, feta, tomato, red onion, kalamata olive, roasted pepper, red wine vinaigrette. vegetarian and gluten free

Sandwiches
Chicken Focaccia Sandwich
Breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, house balsamic, tomato, greens, and focaccia.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-cooked pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar, and toasted roll.
Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
Grilled chicken, spinach dip, cheddar Jack, peppers, onions, and cauliflower parmesan gluten-free flatbread.
Cubano
Slow-cooked pork, swiss, dill pickles, yellow mustard, and whole-grain bread.
Brisket Sandwich
Slow-cooked brisket, sriracha slaw, pickle, and kaiser roll.
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, honey mustard, dill Havarti, greens, tomato, and whole wheat wrap.
Curried Chickpea Melt Sandwich
Chickpea, cauliflower salad, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, and toasted roll.
Falafel Wrap
Baked falafel, romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garlic spread, and whole wheat wrap.
Ham Tosti Sandwich
Ham, brie, swiss, hot honey, and whole-grain bread.

Tacos and Things
Quesadilla
Cheddar Jack, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Burrito
Cheddar Jack, sweet potato, black beans, saffron rice, chipotle BBQ, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Spicy Chicken Tacos
Spicy grilled chicken, sriracha slaw, cheddar Jack, romaine, and corn tortilla.
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Roasted cauliflower, hot sauce, pickled red onion, guacamole, and corn tortillas.

Flatbread Pizzas
Plain Pizza
Marinara, mozzarella, herbs, and spices.
Truffle Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, black truffle oil, pesto, and parmesan.
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, shrimp, and pesto.
Greek Pizza
sautéed garlic kale, tomato, feta, kalamata olives
BBQ Chicken Pizza
grilled chicken, house made bbq sauce, red onions, pickled jalapeños

Snacks & Sides
Large Pasta Salad
1/2 pint of our famous pasta salad
Whipped Ricotta & Focaccia
creamy ricotta whipped with lemon and black pepper, topped with fresh herbs and hot honey served with house made rosemary focaccia
Truffle Tater Tots
crisp tater tots, truffle oil, herbs, parmesan cheese, pesto aioli
Macaroni and Cheese
Three cheese, herb sauce, penne, and potato chips crust.
Tater Tots
Sriracha ketchup.
Hummus and Pita
House-made hummus and toasted pita.
Chips and Guacamole
Olive Plate
A variety of fine olives from Italy, Greece, and Morocco. (contains pits)

Desserts
Bruleed Cheesecake
traditional NY style cheesecake topped with a burnt sugar (bruleed) top
Tollhouse Cookie Tart
a warm cookie shell, filled with chocolate fudge, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Triple Chocolate Cake
rich chocolate cake, fresh mocha "buttercream", chocolate sprinkles, you'll never tell it's vegan! Vegan.
Carrot Cake
traditional carrot cake made with raisins and pineapple, individual serving, layered with cream cheese frosting and topped with toasted coconut
Brown Derby
a fudge brownie, served with ice cream and whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Chocolate Truffle (gluten free)
dense flourless chocolate cake
Peach Crumb Pie
lightly spiced peaches cooke in a mini pie crust, topped with a butter and brown sugar crumb topping. served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Individual bundt coffee cake, swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with vanilla icing
Apple Cherry Crisp
apples, cherries & spices topped with an almond, coconut crumble and our house-made vanilla coconut vegan ice cream contains nuts. vegan and gluten free.

Coffee and Espresso
Cold Brew Coffee
16 ounce cup of our Japanese process cold brew house coffee.
Coffee (Drip Brewed)
12 ounce fresh brewed. House Blend.
Latte
double shot espresso, steamed milk
Red Eye
Coffee and a shot of espresso.
Cafe Au Lait
Coffee and steamed milk.
Cappuccino
espresso, steamed milk, froth

Loose Leaf Tea
Lavender
Black tea, lavender, orange, bergamot, and vanilla.
Hibiscus Cucumber
Tart hibiscus, lime, cooling cucumber, with notes of sage, and licorice.
Blood Orange Rooibos
A rooibos tea, orange, rose petals, and vanilla.
Jasmine Petals
Organic green tea leaves infused with the flavor of jasmine flowers.
Shagadelic Black Tea
British tea favorite that is fit for the queen and but lighthearted enough for Austin powers.
Gunpowder Green
Finest green tea leaves rolled in small "gunpowder" balls.

Tea Time
Breakfast Blend
Strong black tea.
Wild Raspberry Hibiscus
The lightly sweet raspberry flavor and hibiscus flower.
Chamomile
Classic herbal tea, notes of flower, and apple.
Mango Passionfruit
Herbal tea, naturally sweet, lemongrass, reship, and hibiscus.
Lemon Green Ginger
Spicy ginger, tart lemongrass, and green tea.
Cascade Mint
Peppermint and spearmint (minty).

Cafe Confections
S'mores
Chocolate and toasted marshmallow (chocolate and graham crackers).
Raspberry Truffle
Raspberry and white chocolate (raspberry syrup).
Awkward Turtle
Chocolate, almond, and caramel latte (Twix).
Thin Mint
Chocolate, mint, vanilla (chocolate syrup and mint) cookie.
Banana Nilla
Banana and vanilla (nilla wafer).

Cafe Favorites
Flying Fox
Vanilla and hazelnut latte.
Mocha Lust
Hot chocolate and coffee.
Turmeric Latte
Turmeric, agave, cinnamon, and steamed milk.
Mexican Hot Cocoa
Our house blended hot chocolate, cayenne, cinnamo,n and topped with chili.
Other Ear
Double cappuccino, chocolate, almond, and creme de menthe.
Vincent's Folly
Double cappuccino, chocolate, and Irish cream.

Cold Crafted
Cherry (Temple)
Ginger ale, cherry, pomegranate syrup, and maraschino cherry.
Tropical Punch
Mango, passionfruit tea, pineapple juice, seltzer, pomegranate, and lime.
Cherry Coke Float
Coke, cherry syrup, and vanilla ice cream.
Pink Rose Lemonade
our fresh squeezed lemonade blended with pink rose tea, sweetened with rose syrup and garnished with rose petals

Vge Shake Lab
Caramel Spiced Chai
Caramel, chai, whipped cream, and cinnamon stick.
Cookies and Cream
Made with Oreos, whipped cream, and oreo crumbs.
Vegan
House-made coconut ice cream and choice of almond or soy milk.
Vanilla
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Chocolate, cherry milkshake, whipped cream, maraschino cherry, and chocolate chips.
Fluffernutter
Peanut butter, banana, marshmallow milkshake, whipped cream, nilla wafers, and vanilla syrup.
Mocha
Chocolate, coffee milkshake, whipped cream, chocolate chips, vanilla, and chocolate sauce.

Cold as Iced
Iced Tea
Fresh brewed choose from sweet, not sweet, and green one free refill.
Lemonade
Fresh squeezed.
Soda
Coke, diet coke, sprite, and ginger ale.
Juice
Apple, cranberry, and pineapple.

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Recent Reviews

Very laid back coffee lounge, books and featured art on the walls, large food and drink menu. Atmosphere is very cozy, free wifi. Live music on certain nights. Definitely recommend for a day or datenight. Food was well prepared and very well presented.
April 2025
I love this cafe. I discovered them from a garden state equally Facebook post because they had free coffee for TDOV. I decided to get the lavender London fog and it’s my new fav. The breakfast Sammy I got with Taylor ham egg n cheese was simply amazing!!! The atmosphere is also very inviting and comfortable. I stop here now when I’m passing by on the parkway.

Parking at the back is easier, there’s a lot with spaces usually open.

Parking:...
April 2025
Funky and fun coffee shop with table service and a quirky vibe with mismatched chairs. The bacon, egg, and cheese is solid—simple, satisfying, and well executed. Sweet treat lattes are rich and fun, like a dessert in a cup. Breakfast is definitely the strong point. In fact my absolute favorite is the breakfast “Steak and eggs Sando”. Solid slow cooked brisket.Friendly service absolutely round out the experience.

Parking: 2 hr parking lot in the back and...
April 2025

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Van Gogh's Ear Cafe

1017 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1844