First of all, I don't really mind the food and coffee at this place. It's pretty good. A little heavy on the pocket but good. But their manager who is a big lady with blonde hair, is super rude. Psychotic to a point where she told some 7/8 year kids playing at the park and writing on a table that she can send them to jail for writing on the table with a small rock?! Wow! Never again am I stepping into a place where I don't see children being respected for who they are and where someone like her has the audacity to bring tears in their innocent eyes! read more

They seem to have new staff on board who had a hard time entering our order and brought our latte in to-go cups despite asking for them to be in mugs. She then dumped the lattes in mugs and brought that back. Simply no care for presentation! read more

Food was good this time around but very unpleasant customer service from woman wearing braids. No matter how good the food is I am not a fan of unnecessary, unpleasant comments. read more

cute place with modern furniture and some music in the background avocado toast was made well and made fresh tables could have been cleaner a few of the menu items werent available (croissant, soups, etc.) bathroom clean street parking CC ok read more

Great live music but glacially slow service. Was not greeted despite being the only one in line.

Recently Ordered 2 Juices or should I say flavored water , carrot and strawberry juice came from a bottle. For $8 a juice the quality should be comparable to other cafes in the area. Also fresh juice should not be prepared in a blender. read more

I absolutely love the decor of this place. It has such a warm and inviting vibe. I got the rose latte and my sister got the lavender latte. Both were amazing and made to perfection. Can't wait to go back and try some more items from their menu ! read more

It's an ok cafe. The one girl working the day I went was really nice but the location is very small and the food although decent is not worth the price. It's something you could definitely make at home. If you're looking for a place to do some work on a weekday it might be nice but there are probably better options in the area read more

Got a lavender latte and a chocolate croissant, great as a small place to sit and read or do work. So much calmer than starbucks, just a block away from my job. Tall barista dude was super cool read more

Staff not overly friendly. Love the cold brew though. This place is super small and seems to do a lot of take out. I come by on my way to the path for cold brew. Other then cold brew no reason to come here, coffee is mediocre. read more

This is such a cute, little hidden place. The BEST fresh juice I've ever had (try the Tangy immunity :) and fresh pastries too! Beautiful decoration that makes you feel so cozy! I've spent 3 hrs here and can't wait to come back. The staff is AMAZING too, absolutely love it! read more

Cafe Esme - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Not sure why reviews are so high here. Ordered the chai latte which was awful. Exchanged it for a black coffee which was equally weak. Cups are wide so beverages get cold easily. Food was mediocre and overpriced. Too many great cafes in jc to settle. read more

I came here on a Saturday morning to get some work done and it was great! Free WiFi, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious coffee and food. I loved the rose latte and the avocado toast! I'll definitely be back! read more

I love this place. It's so clean and cozy. Very cool place to hang out with friends. Close to my office. People there are so friendly. Gotta try crepe with these fancy cappuccino after lunch. read more

Cafe Esme is a quaint cafe located right across the street from Newport Mall. I really liked the decorations and the overall relaxed mood of the place. I had a latte and a fresh mozzarella panini. Both were delicious! Will come again. Highly recommend you pay a visit! read more

Really nice and convenient cafe with friendly people! The breakfast options are healthy and tasty!

Love this little spot! Great free WiFi to work from and iced latte was delicious! Employees were super friendly as well.

Just all around bad vibes. It was rainy and windy, but they wouldn't close one of their two doors upon my request, even though I had a baby, and it was very cold. There was no one there even though live music was supposed to start soon. The staff didn't seem friendly, the older woman who was there did not great us or make eye contact. Their coffee was good, we got the lavender and rose lattes. We also really like their logo, but we won't be coming back. read more

The best thing this place has going for it is that it is pretty cute. Not very cute, pretty cute. It could be very cute but the owner puts up decor that I am sure is from the dollar store for holidays and cheapens the place up (i.e. there was green garland up for St Patty's day). I got tea and scrambled eggs with avocado. My friend and I came to hang out and have a relaxing morning. Instead the owner (or who we can only reasonably assume is the owner) showed up and began berating the two employees working loud enough for the entire place to here. Whatever the employees did or did not do, it was not good enough for the owner. If I was one of those employees and the owner spoke to me in such a rude, condescending way i would have walked out on the spot. I have literally never seen an owner speak to employees the way this woman was (she's a tall blonde woman with a husky voice). If you see the owner enter the building, leave...as it is about to get uncomfortable for everyone there. It was one of those situations where we wanted to leave but it was so bad that we could not look away. Even if it was the best meal I had ever had in my life, I would never give this woman $1 of business. She should not be managing other people as she does not have the temperament for it. I feel for the employees who have to work there under her authority. In short, literally do not come here. read more

It's nice and lovely place to enjoy your afternoon with a cup of juice or coffee. Their chai is also house brewed instead of concentrated. Everything healthy and fresh. Recommended read more

Cafe Esme - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Be prepared to wait at least ten minutes for a simple order.

This place is a treat for the eyes. Stunning decor, amazing coffee and food options. I came for some coffee the other day and ended up working there for a few hours. Such a cozy and comfortable space. A much needed addition to Jersey City....my go to spot from now on. read more

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This place is a true find. I would add it to the list of things that makes Jersey City up and coming. It's like Starbucks but with heart. The coffee is so good that it has ruined me for Dunkin Donuts. The snacks are fresh and tasty too! It's very cozy place to chill. Sometimes, they have great live music too! read more

I was in Jersey for a few days only and tried different breakfast spots around the area but I was not satisfied with neither of them. Sadly we found this place too late but at least my last two days in Jersey I had a great experience here. The lady that took care of us was really nice too, Thank you. Definitely a place to try!! read more

I love love the coffee here. Great taste! I see the same brand of coffee at other cafes here it's really tasty. The secret must be in the brewing process. The pastries are always fresh and the staff is super friendly. The cafe has an European charm to it, very elegant. read more

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This place is the best! Super friendly staff, delicious pastries (fresh and a cool mix of standard and creative), great breakfast options and an amazing juice bar. The decor is adorable, the ambiance is fuego, and I just had the best decaf latte of my life. It's a small space but overlooks a park and they've really maximized the seating arrangement to make it feel cozy without being claustrophobic. Lots of greenery, cute accents. And this banana Nutella crepe honestly made me see through time and space for a second. A super welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

The coffee is alright but the location and atmosphere are nice if you want to get some work done. Today, I decided to try some food in addition to my chai to support a local business. I saw eggs and avocado on the menu for ~$6 so I ordered that and asked for a side of bread. First the lady said it would be $2 extra for eggs and $3 for bread. The total charge was $17. I thought maybe I misread so I paid, anyway, and went back to my seat. Then when the food came out (including side of arugula and tomato) I asked about the pricing, to which she said there was an extra charge for eggs. I double checked the menu and saw that I literally had ordered eggs and avocado, so why would there be an extra charge for eggs? Then she pointed out that she thought I had been charged for the avocado toast on the menu + extra charge for eggs. SMH. I just wanted eggs, avocado, and some bread -- so it could have been $6 + $3 (bread). Instead I paid $17 for eggs, avocado, bread, and some sides of arugula and tomato (that I didn't order). To top it off the staff talked about this multiple times behind the counter within earshot. Well I won't be back. read more

Maybe they have great coffee and breakfast items but whatever you do don't get their soups. My husband ordered the tomato soup and it tasted like straight tomato juice out of a can. I ordered the split pea soup and it was very watery with fatty half-cooked bacon pieces sprinkled in it. The paninis were just ok but $40 for 2 soups and 2 paninis was beyond overpriced for the quality. Will not be returning... read more

Cafe Esme is an excellent addition to my morning commute! Food is fresh: baked good are spectacular, and delicious (try their sandwiches, too) and service is always friendly. Highest recommendation. read more

Death metal techno at a cafe?? Really?? Loud and totally inappropriate for the relaxing atmosphere it's going for. We won't be returning. As a matter of fact, one patron just got up and left once this music came on. Shame because the coffee and food was decent. read more

I live in the building above Cafe Esme and the addition of a truly great cafe has been life changing. Great coffee, great juice, great food, and great service. read more

Very friendly staff, owner is a sweetheart. I ordered the mocha and latte and it was amazing. I also had an avocado toast and an Esme special. Definitely worth the trip and very affordable read more

I really like this place! This is a new cafe in the neighborhood and they've done it right. It has a cozy "european" feel and the food is amazing! Make sure you try their pastries while you're there. read more

This is a great little cafe for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Food is very fresh and tasty. Staff are very warm, welcoming and friendly.

Loved this place!! Cafe Esme is an awesome new addition in the heart of downtown Jersey City. The food, the ambiance and service definitely deserve a high rating from me. I was very impressed with the detailed touches that made the cafe stand out in its own unique way. And of course the coffee is to die for! This is definitely going to be my new go-to regular place. - Nadia read more

I've been waiting for a place like this to open in Jersey city for a while now! Great atmosphere, beautiful decor, delicious coffee and food and a super nice staff! Just this week I was there meeting an old friend....the service and vibe was so great that we ended up chatting there for hours on their comfy couch! Also, this place is super instagramable! Literally so cute from every Angle! read more

cups/lids did not close no matter how hard i tried. so every sip of coffee spilled and stained my sweater. upset.