Highest-rated cafes in the Newark area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Newark area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Newark were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Franklin Place Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#29. Yuki's Coffee & Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 Monroe St. Hoboken, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Cafe Lafayette
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 74 Maple St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#27. Snapdragon Coffee & Social
- Rating: 4.7/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 190 Monticello Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Themed Cafes
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#26. Terry's Cozy Corner
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Ridge Road Lyndhurst, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#25. Good Vibes Yoga & Kombucha Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 237 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Yoga, Kombucha, Coffee & Tea
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#24. Lavaccino
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1 Flagship St. Bayonne, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#23. Eagle Rock
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 Bellevue Ave. Ste 1B Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#22. The Tea Store
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Watchung Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, British
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#21. Paper Plane Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 61 North Fullerton Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Belle 脗me Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 76 Cottage St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Salad
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#19. Bleu Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 56 Beacon Way Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Benvenuti Montclair
- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 20 Church St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Gelato, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Jola Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 Bloomfield Ave. North Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beverage Store
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#16. Red Kettle Coffee House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 38 Enoch St. East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#15. Cupily Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#14. D茅lice Macarons
- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 Eastman St. Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Macarons
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#13. Griot Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 398 Central Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Crema
- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 695 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. Roast'd Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 Rte 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#10. Hybrid Coffee & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 398 Manila Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Waffles
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#9. Cedar Bean's Coffee Joint
- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#8. DB Breakfast
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4 Orient Way Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#7. Ayala Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1917 Morris Ave. Union, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Treehouse Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 434A West Side Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. Thought in Motion Waterbar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 127 Valley Road Ste B Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Spiritual Shop, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Local Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 Watchung Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Legal Grounds
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 170 Grand St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#2. Orange House Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 32 Lincoln Ave. City of Orange, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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#1. Shi's Cakes Coffeehouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 85 Franklin St. Belleville, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
