In Union why don't you try this small café that serves only breakfast and lunch. What a nice surprise to find American cuisine with Portuguese influences. Each sandwich is freshly made and cooked perfectly, complimented with their homemade sauces. Tristan, the owner, has been running Café 401 for 14 years. I was told this place was called Crossroads for many a moon. They even named a sandwich after it. Check their menu. Mara, my server, was quick and friendly. There's about 10 tables and a 8 seat counter. Please note that their hours are from 8AM -2:30PM. A comfortable setting. read more

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Great food!! Good service Chef is wonderful Fast and clean cozy place.. Delicious green breakfast Platter read more

First time ordering from here. Owner was very pleasant, will definitely order from here again! Food was very tasty. Did not disappoint! read more

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This restaurant space had been closed for awhile and recently reopened as an Ecuadorian restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. I just tried a basic dish of grilled chicken with rice and beans, and it was really good (especially with the tasty sauces they give you). I'll definitely be back to try more of their food. Someone at another table had what looked like a seafood soup, so maybe I'll give that a try. Anyway, this is a nice place with really good food and definitely worth a try. read more

I love this place never a bad time. The breakfast's always good. Well prepared and great portions. The staff is great and friendly. We've gone there with different family members and they very impressed with this little spot...one of my wife and I favorite places. read more

Service was good. Food was expensive for the taste. Asked for a Taylor ham egg and cheese and I got a tiny sliver of an egg, and they didn't toast my ham, cheese tomato lettuce sandwich like I asked. Mocha peanut butter milkshake Id rate a 7/10. Definitely not impressed with the establishment, won't be going back. Ambiance was what you'd expect from a breakfast spot. And they forgot the napkins. read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Taylor ham egg and chees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Under new ownership as of 01/25 - Went for Breakfast last week at 10AM. Walked In, no welcome of any sort. Sat down and a women throws down the Dinner menu and in so many words - they were not serving Breakfast - Got up and left. read more

I was looking for a local breakfast spot and I came across this place. I called in my order and the lady that answered seemed to not be so happy it was Monday, for lack of better words lol. I ordered the short stack pancakes with a side of home fries and turkey bacon and she said it would take 15 minutes. When I arrived I parked nearby. I walked in and told the lady that I was there for a pick up and my name. She seemed to be rushed or overwhelmed. She said it would be $13.06 and I paid with my credit card and left. When I tried the food the pancakes were tasty, the home fries needed a little salt and the turkey bacon wasn't too bad. All in all I had an ok experience. read more

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From the moment we stepped into this quaint breakfast spot, we felt great vibes. We were able to be seated at the bar right away where we had a great view of the chefs cooking up breakfast masterpieces! We ordered the western omelette and a customized omelette, both cooked to perfection. The pancakes were fluffy and light. The café latte was delicious and our servers were friendly. Thank you Tristan and GG for the flavorful meal and excellent hospitality. When we're in Jersey, we will definitely be back to see you. read more

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I really needed a great breakfast this morning and I'm glad I came to Cafe 401 & Grill! The food was great, interior cute and clean, my waitress Michele was fantastic! I was having a not so great start to my day and I really needed a good experience for breakfast to boost my mood, so based on the great ratings I came here and ordered the eggs Benedict, which is like the Cadillac of breakfast sandwiches, not an entirely easy task for a grillemaster, and they made a sandwich worthy of the name. The eggs were perfectly done, the Canadian bacon was there at every bite, the hollandaise sauce was actually very tasty (many get this part wrong but not here), and to cap it off, there's really great home fried potatoes with bits of onion and red bell pepper. I scraped the plate clean. Worth the trip if you're within reasonable distance, bookmark it, check in and get a FREE espresso! read more

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Very meh. This is a 2.5 star review really. The service is meh and the food is too. When I first ordered from here back when I was new to town, I thought I'd found something. Not far from where I live and the waffle sandwich was quite good. Waffle was a little lighter than I'd like but I thought it was a decent takeout breakfast. I came in for an order of pancakes on my day off and the pancakes were damn near crepes. Lol. And not fluffy like ppl say in older reviews. Only saving grace were the cheese eggs, which were made how I make them at home. Bacon is pre cooked and then thrown on the griddle so it's extra crispy. Not bad, but an accurate description so you know what you're getting. read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Thin a$$ pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Let's do this!!!! Help me blow up this Yelp. Cafe 401 for breakfast!!! Trendy eats with a Portuguese flair! Come check them out!!! Tristan is waiting for you. read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Cafe 401 for a quick but luscious breakfast with just the right amount of Portuguese flair. Give Tristan a visit great great guy!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Amazing food and service. Would recommend, clean, the colors of the restaurant are bright and they stand out. They have nice service and it is not to loud read more

We used to come before the pandemic and had forgotten about this little gem! Their food is amazing and can't forget the fresh squeezed orange juice!! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Pancakes with fresh strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Loved..Loved ..Loved this place! My steak was SO FLIPPEN TASTEEE! Home Fries were also TO DIE FOR! My son LOVED His Bacon~Egg and Cheese on French Toast sandwich. They even had a kouple of little tables outside read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Cappuccino #Yummy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Pancakes California sandwich The breakfast was delicious Thanks for the nice hosting read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - California Sandwich Pancakes Thanks for the nice hosting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Ordered the eggs Benedict, fresh OJ, my bf ordered the peasant omelet. He is so picky so it was a test to see if this would be our new breakfast spot. Well it definitely is! My eggs benedict was amazing, the sauce was bomb! The home fries were seasoned perfectly the way my boyfriend likes it. I recommend this spot 100%! We will be coming back on the weekends for sure. To the owner: this is Tarik girlfriend, he told me to tell you the peasant omelet with the avocado was worth the wait. Loved it! Lol read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Fresh OJ and eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Great vibe and great food! I look forward to eating in and trying more menu items when restrictions are lifted. The waffle sandiwch was PERFECTION! Very filling and is delicious. With amazing freshly squeezed orange juice as well. Def will be back! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Waffle sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Excellent breakfast and lunch menus everything is made fresh and taste great I highly recommend this place read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I really was excited to try this place out because of the reviews and the pictures seemed appetizing but it was a miss. The service was good. The girls where very nice and attentive. I got the eggs and meat platter which was good but my hash browns were under salted and my egg was over cooked, I asked for over medium. My partner got a sandwich called the Berkeley, which was basically a Reuben from the description. When we got the sandwich there was literally one slice of meat in the sandwich. In addition the pancakes we got to share tasted undercooked. The best part of my breakfast was the fresh orange juice sadly. read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - The Berkeley - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

This place is on a corner without a parking lot, but street parking is doable. You walk in and there is techno music playing, with a black and red theme diner setting. It looks like they are aiming for trendy but then there are 1950s coca cola displays which makes you wonder what the actual vibe should be. To hold conversation, you need to speak a little louder as the techno music is loud. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes for a waitress to come and take your order. I will say this is one spot where they lost points for me. We ask for ketchup before our meal comes out, and it is forgotten. No worries, we request it again, only to see it brought out to a customer without their order. Third time was the charm. Food is fine, prices are reasonable. I think they need to better train their waitresses which are the face of their establishment. They have low hanging red lights which I hit my head on, and the waitress told me that occurs to her frequently as well. There should be more attention to the theme and fixtures. Finally women's bathroom was out of service. I had to use the men's which had a broken toilet seat. I know covid impacted restaurants but as places are reopening customers expect working facilities. read more

Found this little restaurant right on time as the place I was originally hoping to try out had a 2 hour wait. We called to see if there was a wait time and the person in the phone excitedly declared they had a table for 5 currently available. We asked her to hold it and rushed right over. Our waitress was super kind and helpful. The menu was full of breakfast and brunch options from eggs/omelettes to pancakes to burgers to paninis. To be honest, I wasn't sure how this outing was going to turn out... but when my waffle sandwich with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and cheese cake out my optimism grew. That sandwich was soooooo good. It was good even without pouring syrup on it. My lunch mates had different types of omelettes with avocado, ham, home fries, etc and pancakes and there was not a complaint made! If you're in the area, stop by Cafe 401! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Waffle sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese, and turkey bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Food was amazing. Def try the house spicy sauce. Worth the heat storm in your mouth.

4.5 stars. Went for breakfast. Its a decent size place, they have booths, tables and a cool counter top to sit at. Service was great, we were well taken care of and the food came out quickly. The food options are plenty for breakfast (omelettes / pancakes / etc) and for lunch as well (sandwhiches / burgers / etc). I love that they have Portuguese food options as well which are on the back of the menu. Got an omelette and the Portuguese steak. Everything was delicious and VERY well priced. For the quality of the food I think the prices are a steal. We were happy to find this place and would gladly go back! read more

Loved this place! Came recommended by a friend so I thought I'd give it a shot. Got the Jersey hobo & the Waffle sandwich. So so good! Fresh squeezed Orange juice was also a plus! The service was also very welcoming and friendly. Made us feel right at home. Definitely coming back! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Jersey hobo on the right & the waffle sandwich on the left - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Their food is fresh, delicious, friendly staff, ambiance is very inviting-have been coming to this restaurant for years-highly recommend.

I will remember this cafe for a long time. The staff is very welcoming. This can not but rejoice. Awesome It was nice to be here.

Came here to meet an old friend for brunch. It's a small little place with maybe 4-5 tables and seats at the counter. I sat in the corner and there was a really cold draft the whole time so I had to move out of the booth. Food was pretty good - really good prices for what they gave us. I had the Eggs Benedict (they told me they ran of out canadian bacon so I got the Taylor Ham). I was OK with it. It was good but I feel like some of the other pictures showed more hollandaise sauce on their benedicts. Mine came with potatoes (though it doesn't specify that on the menu). My friend got the omelette and they said it was good. They were really nice - Since it was an old friend, we sat and chatted for a long time and no one made us feel like we had to get out or that we should pay soon. I really appreciated that. Overall, it was a decent place for a quick brunch. read more

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The panini's are not on a panini they give you portages roll don't tell you no more paninis and not good

Good service and good ambience with a flavor menu. Enjoyed the hamburger it was very juicy.

Perfect next door cafe. Great tasting food always and delicious coffee! Must check it out read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Peasant omelet with white toast and home fries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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coming from Staten Island to Cafe 401 & Grill is always a good choice! I'm very picky with pancakes and coffee and i can say they always satisfy my craving for that! Always a good experience and super friendly staff ! Would recommend for a quick and simple Sunday breakfast vibe! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - Chocolate chip pancakes, 2 eggs over easy, Beef sausage, Homefries and White toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Leaving a review for the customer service. There was a misunderstanding regarding pricing in the previous review. Perhaps some members of the staff simply didn't know, but I'm changing my review to reflect my experience with the member of the staff who connected on Yelp. read more

Okay, this place is so cute! My friend and I randomly stayed in Elisabeth but found light in the midst of that place at this cute corner cafe. The breakfast was delicious and filling! We came here twice. Great and friendly staff. The service is slow but only because it's cooked to order and I think there might only be one cook. Seems like it's family owned and feels like your eating at gramma's when your there. Wish they would relocate to a nicer area. read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - The house potatoes are BOMB. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Did my daily Yelp search for a new breakfast joint to support during these tough times. I landed on this little hidden Jem. The service was terrific and food was cooked perfectly. Coffee was also delicious. I will be back to support this small business and I'm bring friends! read more

Cafe 401 & Grill - 3 eggs over easy with bacon, Portuguese roll, and a mixed green salad instead of home fries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Union, New Jersey

They advertise a bacon and egg on a roll for $5.00. I did not want the roll and asked for it on a wrap. By the time they checked me out, it cost me $9.00. I asked why and they said it was an additional $1.00 for the wrap a $1.00 for the cheese plus tax. NEVER AGAIN! I love to support my community, but this is price gouging. read more

I literally drove by this place everyday for years and never stopped in. We were looking for a place to watch the World Cup game and have brunch and decided to give them a try. We were not disappointed. Amazing food (the BLT was awesome), friendly service and cool atmosphere. We felt at home right away when we sat down. They turned in the game for us and Tristan the owner gave us recommendations. Great experience. We will definitely be back. read more

I love getting butter rolls and coffee from here. They use fresh Portuguese rolls and their coffee is always made to your liking. I have enjoyed a few delicious breakfast sandwiches too, but I am taking one star away because you have to be careful with their bake goods. Sometimes they are fresh, other times they are old and stale. read more

This place is amazing. From the Cook George to the rest of the staff. The food and atmosphere are well worth a visit. And the price is excellent on the consumer. read more

Great local breakfast spot. My favorite and go to are the pancakes, peasant omelette or the California omelette.