The Boathouse Cafe is my all time favorite cafe in New Jersey. Last November, my mom and sister threw me a beautiful bridal shower there and it was beyond amazing! The cozy ambiance of the cafe with that great view of the pond and the park made the evening absolutely beautiful and a memorable one. The staff was very helpful and cooperative, they helped out with everything from the setup, to decorating the cafe to serving the food. They allowed my sister to decorate the place and weren't too fussy about anything.They even let them borrow their manzanita trees and step and repeat banner for the event!! I am so glad we had my shower over there it was exactly as I imagined. And, I am so thankful to the staff of the Boathouse cafe for making my bridal shower such a memorable one. I would definitely recommend the Boathouse Cafe to others to host their events. P.S.Their lattes and paninis are Ah-mazing read more

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Magical little cafe with an absolute perfect setting! I cannot find enough great things to say about this perfect set up. The coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was just right. The owners clearly take great care of this place - even the bathrooms were clean and new. It was an unexpected find in an unexpected place!! I did however see that they used to have umbrellas, which would be a perfect additional European-like setting. It seems like they opted for little cheaper looking white tents this summer - perhaps they are hopefully just temporary and they'll maybe bring the umbrellas back. Either way, this place is a gem with terrific quick bites and a must-do every season of the year! THANK YOU to the owners! read more

Boathouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

I am surprised that this little cafe turns out to be this cute. The menu is not rich. But the view is amazing. You are having your wrap by the lake. You can take a walk after. I was really happy with the service and the food. I recommend here. read more

Beautiful ambiance, nice coffee. Great place to hang out along side pond. Been here twice but will always love to continue coming here. Perfectly blending music with cafe and silence around makes it a perfect place to sit and read books too. Loved it!! read more

One of the best places in Passaic County. The location is absolutely beautiful and the food is great!!!! I absolutely recommend their paninis!!! The owner is an amazing gentleman who goes above and beyond to make your experience a great one. Much recommended, especially for a date night or a family day. Cheers Boathouse!! read more

Beautiful historic cafe . Delicious paninis fresh ice cream . Staff is adorable an there is nowhere with cheaper prices

I happened to come at a time when they were short staffed, but Tim the barista made the best of it. The line got really long, and he was the only one working, but he was acknowledging every customer, and apologizing for the wait. I happened to order the chicken parm sandwich which was a bit more time consuming than to get than a scoop of ice cream. He politely asked if he could take care of the line before making my sandwich, and I told him it was totally fine. The line wasn't letting up, so he told the customers they would have to wait for a couple minutes because he had to make my order. When I received it, he said that if there was any issue with my order he would let me get something else, on the house. The chicken parm wasn't a culinary masterpiece, but honestly, I was hungry and it really wasn't bad! Breaded chicken cutlet with roasted red pepper, basil and cheese (mozz or Swiss, I think) on nice bread, and grilled like a panini. I finished my sandwich and he asked if there was anything I wanted - I just asked him to refill my ice coffee, and he went a step further by making me an iced latte. He even remembered what flavor I got previously and that I only got one pump of syrup. He did everything right in a situation that could have ended a disaster. Thanks Tim, for one of the greatest customer service experiences I've had in a long while! read more

Beautiful place , friendly and generous, spectacular outdoor! To relax with good coffee! read more

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A hidden gem. Great tasting coffee and i hope this place stays a local secret because its great! During the summer its a great spot to drink coffee outside and dog friendly. read more

Needed to work for a few hours this morning so set up camp at the Boathouse and really enjoyed myself. Had a bagel and coffee for under $5. They get their bagels from Barry's bagels, so they're really good. The barista was really nice and accommodating. Great coffee. Plenty of seating. But most importantly BEAUTIFUL fall scenery. They have a great patio area, and it was allllmost warm enough to venture out and sit but I didn't dare. They had the doors open anyhow so I got the feel of being outside. Saw they have a poetry night coming up, it's a great location for that kind of thing so I hope they do more of it. I think they could benefit from some more loungey seating, like a little couch/coffee table, etc. read more

It's a nice little operation in the middle of the park. I would consider it an upscale snackbar. I was in the area on Sunday morning for a 5K race and ordered Ron's Quesadilla. It was spicy and delicious. Not much is offered in the way of meals. It's mostly snacks and drinks. read more

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Hidden gem! I've tried the sliders, and coffee. Their lattes and cappucinos are pretty good. If you get lucky, as for a fresh cookie - choco chip is bomb! read more

Truly, the Boathouse Café is the new hidden gem of Third Ward Park. Whether you are meeting a friend for good conversation or recovering from a long jog, the café is your home away from home. The owners and staff will take good care of all of your needs, no matter what your dietary or religious preferences are. The café aims for an upscale European vibe while keeping prices reasonable and in my humble opinion, both aims are achieved. Furthermore, the café is dedicated to integrating itself into the community and welcomes partnerships that will bolster the city's growth and development. Kudos to the owners for bringing the boathouse back to life! read more

Very Yummy, Glad its Kosher! Veryable outings in the park.

I stumbled upon this charming little cafe while heading to a pond and geese park with my son. I noticed it's quaintness in the middle of this quiet area of Passaic and headed in. Nice decor of boats and nautical stars( in love with them!) and settled down with a brownie for myself and cupcake for my son. Clean outdoor bathrooms and grill items available. Outdoor seating as well, major plus! They can do away with the typical upbeat pop music but I won't complain! I can just take my food outside next time! Visit if ever in the Passaic area. Great for first time dates and casual meets as well! read more

I love this little cafe by the park. After a walk around the park, You can indulge on ice cream, different beverages and sandwiches. The terrace which views the pond is the best part read more

Boathouse Cafe - I love this little cafe by the park. - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

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I can't stop ordering food from them - everything is so delicious and the presentation is amazing. They really put the time and energy in. Even before the pandemic, we've had private events there that were amazing every time. The location is perfect, the staff is amazing, the food deserves 10 stars. I can't say enough good things about this place. Hand's down - this is the way a business should be run, there will never be another place like it :) read more

Very cool and unique place for the area. They have a good menu with very tasty versions of favorites like ham and cheese. The outdoor seating in the park is the best part, I mean where can you find a park with a cool little cafe located inside anywhere nearby? They also do parties and catering for events such as christenings, birthdays, corporate events, baby showers and such. It's a very cool location for something like that. read more

Boathouse Cafe - Enjoying Ham & Cheese at the outdoor seating next to the water - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

This place is great! They have a good variety of lunch foods and goodies. I got the turkey pesto panini and it was wonderful. My fiance had the cheeseburger sliders and said they were great, too. They serve homemade chips and pickles on the side. Delicious! We had ice cream after lunch and it was very good. I love the music they play, love the atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and warm. :) Will be back! read more

So the place is really nice but the food is wack. I can't believe I payed $7 for a small ass salad that my 3 year old sister could make better. I feel ripped the fuck off. I advise y'all to either take it off the menu or at least make it a bit cheaper. Thx. Cool spot tho. read more

This place is fantastic and I highly recommend it. Friendly atmosphere with great food and service. Such a relaxing park for a bit or a treat. read more

Great athmosphere! Loved the food, coffee & service!

Loved this place! It was so cute in front of the pond! They offer lunch options as well as coffee and ice cream! I had an iced latte and a sea salt caramel ice cream. Staff was super friendly. Will def be going back more often once the weather is nice! read more

Best hole in the wall cafe I've had in New Jersey since moving here. Scratch that actually... best overall cafe I've ever had. Service was friendly and food was amazing. Turkey pesto panini was incredible and iced chai tea was fresh and very tasty as well. If I could rate a cafe more then 5 stars this cafe would get that extra star! read more

Visited here on a very nice Friday early evening where weather was perfect and coffee was good. Didnt really notice the menu as the place is inassuming but a very nice place to hang out with someone. The pond is nice with some fishes in it too. It is located inside of Third Ward Park and if you take a walk or run around and return to the boathouse to relax, it works quite well. read more

Cute and quaint place to have an iced coffee. The staff was friendly, food was OK, and the service was a little slow. Over all good spot for someone that wants to relax in the park. read more

Boathouse Cafe - Small Vanilla Iced Coffee under some shade at the park! - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

I loveeeeeeeeeee this spot at the park. Omg I can't wait to take my son there in the summer time. For those that are thinking about going here "just goooooo" you won't regret it at all. The customer service here is perfect . Their ice coffee is awesome along with their lattes. Their grill chicken Caesar sandwich is the best. The only thing that they need is just to make better salads. It isn't all that but other than that I love this place........ read more

The location, food, and people are great! Try the eggplant parm wrap. It's cheesy and delicious! This is also a great place to host an event. The owner is reasonable and easy to work with. read more

Cute place! I had a hazelnut latte...creamy and delicious!!!my new favorite latte place! Cant wait to try the whole menu!

Great spot for a summer afternoon. Staff incredibly friendly. Nice quiet atmosphere. Coffee, sandwiches were great. read more

Boathouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Cant agree more with Shaun. Much needed, adds alot to park. The owners have gone way out of their way to please their diverse customer base. Due to the many kosher observers, they have brought in and continue to bring in top quality, delicious kosher sandwiches, pastries, Ice Cream, etc...Sitting outside is absolutely stunning, under their new umbrellas. Kosher Gelato coming next...Nice place to take your wife or significant other for a date! Please go out of your way to patronize them- lets keep them in business! Reuven read more

The food here is amazing!! The staff here are so nice and helpful. I highly recommended this place if you're looking for a place to hang out, or enjoy some coffee with friends. - I ordered the chicken parm panini, and was not disappointed.. I know i will definitely come back here. read more

It has been over a year since my last review of the Boathouse Cafe. Our monument dedication was a very solemn event attended by many family and friends of the 15 Passaic soldiers who died in a plane crash in 1961 en route to basic military training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. The Boathouse Cafe owners and staff were exceptional in providing excellent service and delicious entrees for the guests. Our American Legion post members, and guests were not surprised that the prepared food was served as promised in a very professional manner. We discovered that the Boathouse Cafe also caters for all occasions, from Bar Mitzvahs, Bas Mitzvahs, Birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and all other celebrations. And, their food is Kosher too. It was so exciting to experience this little, off the beaten track restaurant, that our American Legion post has brought over our Boy Scout troop to meet every week. The boys enjoy delicious snacks before, and after their meeting. If you're in the area give the Boathouse Cafe a try. read more

Conveniently located in a park and near the train station... and the prices are good. But their ice cream was so-so and my friend's freshly squeezed OJ was sour... read more

This cafe is right by my house and has been on my list for two years now, so while I was on the hunt for some Pokemon, I decided to finally stop in and get something refreshing. I am sooooo glad that I went in because the people here are super sweet! I wanted ice cream and the owner let me try the Red Velvet (delicious by the way), and he recommended the Salted Caramel Pretzel ice cream to my boyfriend. So without trying the flavor, we told him we wanted the Salted Caramel Pretzel because of his recommendation. He gave us the cone and and let us know that if we didn't like it, he would just give us another cone for free. I've never had someone tell me that they'll throw out an entire cone and give me a new one for free, which is excellent customer service! I ended up really enjoying the Salted Caramel Pretzel and will definitely go back here many more times, especially since I'll be in the area catching Pokemon anyways ;D. read more

Boathouse Cafe - Salted Caramel Pretzel - Cafes Near Me - Passaic, New Jersey

Just discovered this little gem so close to home. It's located within the Park in Van Houten and we only found it because my son was playing Pokémon Go in this area. :) (huge Pokestop btw). What a great cafe! We hung out long enough to try a few things on the menu- turkey panini, cheeseburger sliders, tomato basil soup - all excellent with really fresh ingredients. The coffee was also great!!! So excited to have found this place for the upcoming Spring season since they have outside seating with the view of the water!! Also must say that the staff is super sweet and friendly which to me makes all the difference! Will be back next weekend. read more

The costumer service is superb! The food is pretty good. I had a chicken quesadilla, which was freshly made and tasty. There is a pretty standard selection to choose from in terms of breakfast/lunch. They have pastries, nice cafe drinks, and to top it all off ice cream, which is delicious. The location is perfect! There is a nice patio in the back that over looks the river and passaic (third ward) park. They also play lovely music that just sets the perfect mood for the morning/afternoon. I had a lovely afternoon there. I would definitely recommend you try this place out! read more

So i was out catching pokemon with my friends and found this place! Very good food and service! Reasonable prices for lunch too!

New management and chef has ruined this place. The croissant and pastries (which used to be very good and made in-house ) now taste like Costco made them ,which is the rumor by the way. And this is for $3.25. The scrambled eggs are over cooked and the potatoes are undercooked. It is a real pity. I have been a customer for ten years going almost daily. I talked to the staff and was told the management didn't care what I thought about this. read more

Love that this cafe is so close to my house. Can be quite serene. It has so much potential for more profit. For example hosting events like an open mic or live music night. Or adding fresh pastries from a local bakery to their menu. read more