I was in the area and needed a cafe to work from as well get a good cup of coffee. I was pleased to find Blueprint during my search. I will admit I was extremely skeptical because of the surrounding sights in the neighborhood but was presently surprised with my visit. Blueprint is a diamond in the rough, literally. This cafe is slightly industrial and rustic with very unique touches, fitted with its lacquered wood tables and pink metal chairs. It is a large space, great for a quick meet up with friends, working, or alone time with room to spread out. The cafe beverages were amazing! I made a bowl with shrimp, curried chickpeas and coconut rice. It was delicious and very filing. I satisfied my sweet tooth with a vanilla doughnut. The staff was welcoming and provided good service. I would highly recommend this cafe and plan to return when I am in the area. read more

Absolutely loved the environment! Very nice vegan menu. The food and service were great! My 12 y/o enjoyed 2 matcha lattes. He's picky, but these are delish! read more

A nice experience! Went for Mother's day and there was a flow of customers. If you like ginger, that ginger smoothie was everything! The vegetable omelet was flavorful and packed with veggies, delish! The gluten free waffles were tasty. What stood out amongst the food was the atmosphere, live dj playing some good music and the host/owner who is in tune. She recognized that we were not being serviced after being seated and took our order herself and provided drinks! Will definitely return with family and friends. I also like that it's a little remote. Cool atmosphere. read more

Stuff French toast one of the best I have ever had. Not too sweet. Pepper bacon sausage was ok. Skillet potatoes simply but worth the price. This place is a vibe. Definitely go for some good food in a not too boring or loud setting. I could have ate there for hours. However the service is honestly meh. But food and vibe over come it read more

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It was OK but not memorable. Great vegan options but they were out of the vegan chicken and waffles after I had paid for them. This had me scrambling to find a replacement. I got the vegan French toast with a side of potatoes. The French toast was just ok. The potatoes were ok, not crispy enough. I also got the vegan bread pudding muffin. Interesting concept but did not taste as good as I was expecting. Great ambiance and the staff was friendly and accommodating. But I would not return or recommend to others. read more

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I barely leave bad reviews. I was in town & stop by. Nice aesthetic place to say the least. Customer service was decent could have been better. I ordered some French toast, one was made correctly and the other one uncooked and soggy, I asked for some fresh fruit and they told they don't carry fresh fruit. They offered to re make it, but I passed because how can you mess up some French toast.. To owner you need more improvement on your food overall.. I was disappointed because I wasted my time smh I paid and left in peace read more

I am not a vegan, but picked up Vegan Chicken & Waffle here, and it was pretty good. The corn waffle was naturally sweet from the corn, and the vegan chicken tasted like crispy chicken nuggets. The caramelized peaches tasted like they were from a can, but that's okay. I thought the dish was a creative version of the classic chicken & waffle. The location is in an industrious part, but there is some parking. I am open to exploring more vegan dishes now, thanks to Blueprint Cafe Lounge! read more

I went for the first time to Blueprint with five friends this morning and I was very impressed with the food and the atmosphere. The location is in an unlikely industrial zone but fortunately there is sufficient parking in a lot just before you reach the restaurant. Indoors it is spacious with a comfortable modern design. The staff are helpful and the food is all prepared from scratch. I had the vegetable omelet and the tofu scrambler, and also the first smoothie which is a delicious green concoction. All of these were far above average. This is an excellent choice especially when I am on the New Jersey Turnpike or picking someone up at Newark Airport. I definitely plan to return soon. read more

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We love Blueprint Café for their fresh and vegan options! Very convenient to go with friends who have different diets because they have a great assortment of vegan and non-vegan items on the menu, healthy and some not so healthy but all delicious! read more

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Food is delicious and flavorful, especially the Mac and Cheese pie (coming from my 9 years old daughter). The inside is unique with an acoustic feel. They also have a baker who bakes sweet donuts, pastries, and serves coffee too. The gentleman who served us was attentive as well. Hats off to kitchen team!! read more

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Let me preface this review by apologizing if what I am about to write diminishes Blueprint's unique and wonderful vibe, but this place is reminiscent of some of Melbourne (Australia's) best cafes and the kind of casual but stylish cafe experience that is often hard to find in the US. Kudos to the owners for making this happen. My God what a find! Can I give it 6 or 7 stars? Why stop at 5? From the industrial-meets-baroque decor, to the extensive and careful menu (proper Jersey sandwiches, diner staples, eggs every which way, AND thoughtful vegan) and good coffee (just needs a cortado and vietnamese iced coffee to attain perfection), this place ticks all the boxes and is worth the long walk or windy drive to get to this out of the way location. I had the pepper sausage omelette and a whole milk latte before settling in with a book. I plan to make this my weekend spot! It's worth the epic walk from Nork Penn Stn! read more

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Nice stop on the way to airport. Kinda funky joint. The service was very friendly and helpful We started with Buffalo cauliflower bite - very good with a kick ... my wife had salmon tacos - i had vegan sausage taco - both great Would recommend and stop back read more

Food was delicious, not your run of the mill brunch. Spacious, fun location. Enjoyed the shrimp and grits.

We came on this place by chance. Since we recently started a vegetarian/vegan diet, this cafe seemed like a good option based on the menu. We really wanted breakfast and since there wasn't a breakfast end time listed on the menu or website we attempted to order Huevos Rancheros and a Veggie Omelette. Unfortunately, we were told they were only serving lunch and due to a private event they would be closing at 2pm. None of this was ideal, but the staff was so pleasant and apologetic. We ended up ordering the buffalo cauliflower bites, crispy Brussels sprouts, the vegan & cheesy sandwich. All were delicious! The vegan & cheesy sandwich tasted by a cheesesteak... very flavorful. This place had a cool vibe with eclectic decor. One more thing, our drinks were on the house since we couldn't order what we originally wanted. I will definitely be going back. read more

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We came here on a Saturday afternoon after taking a helicopter ride above Manhattan! The experience at the Blurprint Cafe was just as incredible! Cool vibes, live DJ, hospitality and amazing food! We can't wait to go back and will recommend to everyone! read more

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Blueprint Cafe Lounge has easily become one of my favorite places to visit for a delicious healthy meal. Upon arriving, and if you're not used to the area, it can easily be missed (happened to me the first time). Although not located in the business district of Newark, NJ, but rather off the highway, Blueprint Cafe Lounge offers great parking for their customers. The set up of this cafe/lounge is so uniquely designed. The whole concept is right in the name, "BLUEPRINT". On the walls, you can find an interesting blueprint and designs. I feel in love with the setup and how they have a little seating area for you to do work, grab a coffee or even eat your meal with a group. There is also standard seating throughout the cafe. Overall, the whole aesthetic is chic! The food also does not disappoint. They offer extremely big portions and the menu screams HEALTHY. My first time there I ordered the chicken quinoa bowl which was a great size and the chicken was perfectly made and seasoned. My second time there I ordered the salmon salad and it was equally as good. They have everything on their menu from burgers and fries to a nice salad. Before your much needed visit, please note that there are nonvegan options. I have to say, this place is certainly worth the visit. The staff is extremely friendly, portion sizes are great and the whole asthetic of the place is very nice and welcoming. Blueprint Cafe Lounge def has a loyal customer right here. Another plus for me is that this is a Black-owned business that caters to all foodies. read more

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A black-owned awesome space and eatery in an unassuming part of Newark. The menu caters to most palates offering plentiful vegan and non-vegan options. They offer chicken and waffles AND a bangin' vegan burger. What's not to love? Their fries are great too! If you just want coffee? This spot is great for that too! And you can even pair it with a vegan or non-vegan baked good that is actually baked in-house! What more do you want? This is a pretty solid choice if you're in the area and need something different besides the typical portuguese chicken. The area is super industrial and desolate with the Newark Path too far to trek it from so I wouldn't recommend you come here on foot but whatever butters your biscuit. Jersey drivers: there's parking so don't fret! Blueprint Cafe Lounge is definitely worth a try when in the neighborhood. read more

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It's a beautiful place. they serve breakfast and lunch. Such great decorations in place they have different kind table which is look nice. They have outdoor seating for upcoming nice spring weather. They have also bakery I got pudding bread served with jelly. It was nice and I got coffee. ( I drink black coffee with no sugar and no milk I think it's tastes better). Nice place in Newark with good ambiance. Good place for reading and studying. read more

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Amazing went for brunch Sat around 11am wasn't busy and was able to sit right away. I had the vegan chicken and waffles and have to say it was was pretty good and portion size was huge! The caramelized peaches on top was a delicious bonus. My cousin had the scrambled tofu and it looked amazing she was pleasantly surprised with it as she isn't a vegan! I also tried a cucumber mint drink and it was sooooo bomb def recommend. Overall I was pleased the decor was industrial cute vibe I would def go back! read more

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The food was so good it literally made my friend stop eating so she could cry! (I'm sooooo not kidding!) On top of the food being delicious, it's BYOB. We went for Saturday brunch and the DJ was amazing as well. Super cute, chill vibe. We all agreed that this will be our new "go to" spot! read more

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This is the breakfast/lunch/coffee shop I have been looking for! Chill vibe. Parking. Friendly staff. Happy customers. Delicious food. I have seen it when driving by and just had a feeling I wanted to check it out. After reading the reviews here, I decided to take a friend from out of town before dropping her off at Newark Penn Station to catch the Acela. She ordered the Pepper Bacon Sausage Omelet, Ginger smoothie and latte. I ordered the Tofu Scramble and a cappuccino. The food was amazing. We had to take a pause in our conversation to savor the flavors. I am not a vegan but appreciate vegan cuisine when creatively done with whole ingredients. I was not disappointed. She said the sausage was incredible so, not being a vegan I gave it a taste and agree. Also took a sip of the ginger smoothie ... Wow. I will be back, with friends or for a solo lunch or even a creative couple of hours with my laptop and a cappuccino. read more

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First time going to this location I ended up having a late lunch/dinner I ordered coconut rice salmon with green sautéed vegetables it was excellent. The dish just was not salty it had flavorful, they actually use different spices to create a good in fusion of taste. They also have good pastries and things of that nature. read more

Such a gem and so different in the Ironbound mix of places. Lovely staff lots of unique, tasty and healthy options, great vibe.

While the music is shockingly loud at first, don't leave. Your ears will get used to it and eventually decide it's pretty fun to have a live DJ at lunch. Staff is really great and the food was delicious. Very fun place with lots of options for the whole family. read more

Super cute place w/great ambiance, coffee and food. I'm happy to go back anytime. Great job guys.

Still amazing. Every single time I have gone I got the açaí lavender lemonade. The flavor is thought about and thought through. Now the service, IT'S INCREDIBLE! They are so friendly and helpful. I have asked her suggestions, and every time they have given me exactly what I needed. They have a great balance of vegan, vegetarian, and regular. I suggest going there with your friends or a date! read more

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First time at Blueprint Cafe Lounge. The food, coffee, decor were all on point. There is indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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A true diamond in the rough! The location adds to the rugged home grown soulful theme they have going on. There breakfast is very good! I would recommend the donuts and banana pancakes. I take my partner there all the time to work and study! The service is always good and the people you meet there are truly incredible. It's a very beautiful black space that is rarely out-of-touch in sense of music and vibes. Their hot drinks are stellar as well! Will definitely be back! read more

I ordered off of Grubhub recently and was excited because Blueprint Cafe got lots of good reviews and had a relatively large vegan menu. I ordered whole wheat pancakes and tofu scramble. Both were really good. The pancakes were a little sweet and the description said buttermilk and said vegan so I assume the buttermilk wasn't accurate. If there was option to get syrup on the side I would have taken it but Grubhub didn't offer it nor comments. That said I ate the whole thing and enjoyed it. The tofu scramble was also good although I agreed with another reviewer that it needed more seasoning. Also it was a little watery perhaps because the tofu wasn't drained enough or the vegetables like pepper and spinach gave off too much water but the potatoes were awesome and toast was great and the scramble was still very tasty. Overall I still really liked this dish. I will definitely order from Blueprint again and try some of the other options. Thanks for making great vegan food available! read more

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I've been here quite a few time times to give a fair rating. The food is pretty good and they have a lot of vegan options as well as a few vegan desserts. The drinks are also pretty good. The prices aren't bad as well. The only recommendation I would make is to invest in a few quality servers/waiters. When you dine in, the service can be subpar. I took one star away because the service has consistently been mediocre at best. read more

Nothing special.& somewhat disappointed . I ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffle was fine. It was the chicken that I had a problem with. When you order chicken and waffles, you expect fried chicken. This chicken was air fried at best and was possibly pan-fried. It was seasoned well but was not "chicken and waffles" chicken. I didn't eat it and instead saved it for dinner. I definitely won't order that again. I may be back to try something else. read more

Absolutely blown away by this food. My gf abd I stopped before our flight at EWR because we had a few hours to spare and we couldn't have ended up in a more perfect spot. We ordered the vegan chicken and waffles because we saw such rave reviews on yelp and every 5 star review was RIGHT!! The chicken was pretty standard for vegan fried chicken, favlorful and good texture. The real star f the show though was the WAFFLE!! It says corn waffle on the menu and I've never seen that before that this genuinely might be the best waffle I've ever had. The texture and flavor were insane, it was crisp on the outside but soooo fluffy on the inside and the perfect amount of sweet. The peach compote was a great plus and wasn't too overpowering in terms of sweetness level. Definitely a dessert-y meal but it was so satisfying. Seriously, if you take anything from the review, try that waffle!!! We split that and then decided to create your own plate with rice (opted for plain rather than coconut rice), shrimp, and did the asian flavor style). It was the perfect savory balance along with the waffle. The rice was well cooked and it was full of veggies and delicious shrimp. The sauce was great too and found the ratio of that to rice to veggies to protein to be perfect. Couldn't have been happier. Amazing!!! read more

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After a rough experience here two years ago I decided to try this restaurant again. I ordered sweet indulgent breakfast items: French toast, chicken and waffles and a doughnut-all vegan. This was a redemptive experience. The icing on the maple walnut doughnut was generous and flavorful, the French toast was an enjoyable consistency and the waffle was savory and substantial topped with sugary peaches. The meal went beyond minimal effort vegan fare- there was thoughtfulness in the conception of the dishes. The decor is hip, & urban set in a repurposed factory( I think) sexy brunch and date spot for couples with a nice outdoor seating area. I'll certainly be back. read more

I cannot believe I haven't been to this place yet! Absolutely loved the combination of souls food/healthy/and vegan. It was a collab that I wasn't ready for. I was here on a day that the employees seemed to be understaffed but honestly the food and music were so great that it didn't even bother me. I ordered the vegan French toast, chicken wings, chair tea, and salad. The French toast was delectable--not too sweet and perfectly crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. The wings were basic fried wings but were nice and crunchy. I didn't get the salad that I wanted but it was great. The chai tea was YUMMMMAAAAAAAAA. All in all, I would easily go back in. Our table had a mix of items from the banana pancakes to the veggie omelet and nobody complained. I will say that the chicken in the chicken and waffles was MUCH different than the wings which was surprising (not in the best way). But overall, will be back and would love to go on a day when the staff wasn't so overwhelmed. read more

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So I came into town on a mission to go to Tops Diner with my friend. After arriving and seeing the insane wait, we went on Yelp on this place came up with good reviews. So we drove over. There is plenty of parking. As we walking up all I could say was how nice and cute the place was. It's perfect for outside and indoor dining. It was crowded so we were greeted right away. We placed our order at the counter and got coffee drinks. We opted to sit outside which was so nice. The decor of this place is fantastic. Very very clean. Also I love the fact that there are outlets provided at some of the tables. Now let's get to the food. I ordered I believe the "sweet chick & a sick kick." It was honey butter chicken and waffles. It was fantastic. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. My friend ordered the "nana" pancakes. She was in heaven. We arrived around 10am and . A little while later a DJ came so it got even better. It def has a trendy vibe. And this place is Black owned! Fantastic place, amazing food, amazing service. I would def return. read more

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Yummy food and friendly service, not much for ambiance but it was fine by me! Our waitress was very helpful and attentive!

Great food and a cool relaxing atmosphere. Also there is a lot of vegan choices! This was a must try for me and I'm glad I took the short ride to eat with them. Nice staff and great homemade drinks! read more

Went on a weekday afternoon for lunch ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and fries which was amazing! The place has a rustic chill vibe to it. I definitely recommend to get some work done or gather with some friends for lunch or even breakfast. I've been back a few times for their coffee and the lavender flavor has a unique taste. The place is also BYOB :) read more

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I love this place. The atmosphere is great and the staff is super nice. I've been here twice and tried items on their breakfast and lunch menus and both times I loved the food. I definitely recommend the Sausage, Bacon, Pepper omelette and the Roasted chicken sandwich. Their Expresso BBQ Sauce on that sandwich is so delicious! read more

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Stumbled across this place after realizing Top's Diner was closed. So glad we found it. Amazing food. Everything was natural and very fresh. Great service. Great ambiance. Nice and clean space. My new fav Newark brunch spot. Highly recommend! read more

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