I stopped in here to kill some time before heading to Newark Penn Station (it's just a five min…read morewalk). Omg the cutest coffee shop and restaurant. Front of the house is more restaurant but in the back is a library/sitting area where you can read a book you brought or one that they have available (see pics). I had a cafe con leche and it was perfect as it came. Also I had the shashuka. I don't eat runny eggs but they kindly scrambled my eggs. The tomato sauce was delicious and it comes with bread. I also got a side of bacon. The staff is really nice and I was able to sit and read. If you are ever looking for a really accessible spot near the train station to eat definitely stop here.

Returned for breakfast with family and had poached eggs, feta and toast. Very tasty breakfast…read more Espresso tasted slightly burnt but that could've been a one off situation. Friendly service and you order from the QR on the table. Music selection was very mixed but kept at a low volume.

L O V E It's like…read morewalking into an adult sized tree house. There are a bunch of different areas for working, chatting, lounging. Two floors with the main floor having tons of bar stools, Tabes and a lower nook area with a larger table and some couches. Upstairs offers a long community table with window lounge seating bright and even whimsical with a lovely floor to ceiling book case. Menu offers snacks, small bites and more substantial meal options. They also do a happy hour special beginning at 4! I opted for a dirty chai (5/5) and scrambled egg and cheddar sandwich (5/5) both were delish! Appreciated the side salad as well! If you're looking for a spot to work, meet a friend or enjoy some time to your self reading a book definitely check it out. Staff is friendly, noise is reasonable and not disruptive, space is bright and open. Free WiFi. Plenty of places nearby if you wanted to try another spot for food. The only bummer is the Parking. There is street or nearby parking lot but street parking was full even at 9:30 AM the lot is covered but $5 for 2 hours and up from there.

I had such a lovely time here--it honestly felt like a little escape from my usual routine. The…read morefood was beautifully presented and full of flavor, every bite felt thoughtfully made. I especially appreciated how everything tasted fresh yet comforting at the same time. The service was warm and attentive without being overwhelming, which made me feel really relaxed and taken care of. And the ambiance? Just the right balance of cozy and charming--I could've easily stayed much longer. This is definitely the kind of place I'd come back to, whether for a quiet solo moment or to share with friends. It just has that effortless, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer

First time here! I'm so sad that I didn't get to try this place earlier til my last day in Jersey…read morecity. This place is huge and what's up with the production area. So cool to see the machines and so many bakeries are being prepared. I wish I had the oppty to try the soup but sadly we didn't have time to dine in. The egg tarts looked so amazing. They were delicious and affordable. Great aunties at the register with their services

Pastel de Nata. Go get as many as possible and as often as…read morepossible. The best in the area.

Chill and spacious coffee shop above a climbing gym. It sells food, drinks, climbing shoes,…read moreclimbing equipment and accessories, and the most important: ramen noodles. I ordered a large hot drip coffee and it was alright. Price was affordable and not out of reach The place is spacious with many benches, chairs, and desks to work or to do some research in there. It has free Wifi which was amazing. I chilled in there for about 2 hrs. Felt much more comfy than chilling at a Starbucks I'd say its a worthy coffee shop to enjoy your drink, chill, and relax

I love how calm and efficient this coffee shop is. It's also associated with a rock climbing…read moreclub/gym. The theme within the coffee shop is for climbers and coffee shop goers. Super low background music. Free WiFi. Lots of space to hangout and get some work done or read. They have the best furniture and sell some pretty cool climbing gear or very nice apparel to wear. Pastries are available to complement your drink of choice. I got the caramel oat latte. Perfect cup and great, warm, friendly staff.

Cute little cafe! I…read morelived my Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was listed as hot but she was able to make it an iced coffee for me. The person working was really nice and accommodating. There were a few students in there with laptops doing school work. I was very happy with my visit and do recommend. I do wish I tried some of their baked goods because they looked scrumptious!

Intrinsic is a cute, convenient little cafe! I live right down the street from it and I personally…read morelove how late it is open. My husband and I had a little late night coffee date after a day of journaling and reflecting and it was nice to sit and chat here. It feels very homey, but I will say that the inside can get very loud with a bunch of people crowded in the small space. The decor is a little funny, seems kinda random - but I love the genuine vibe! The service was really good, I like the big chalk board menu. It's aesthetically pleasing to look at. I tried a matcha vanilla cupcake and it was soooo good. Normally matcha stuff tastes like grass to me but it was really well balanced with the vanilla. Neither was overpowering and it made it a very refreshing dessert. I can see intrinsic becoming a regular spot in my life!

Breakfast and the rest of the day food. We came here for an early breakfast at almost 7am…read more Outside looks like a warehouse but the inside is a pleasant surprise! Cozy and quite nice! Food we ordered was pepper bacon sausage omelette and pepper bacon sandwich, bacon egg and cheese sandwich and some potatoes. All were good! No complaints at all. The sausage was tasty! They didn't have the Mac and cheese at the time we came. The service was good as well. And timely! Overall a great cozy place that you would miss since it is in an industrial place if you weren't paying attention.

Loved the vibe here…read more Had a business lunch here and honestly it was a great choice. I can't take credit for choosing it. A super comfortable, not too loud or busy atmosphere. I got the Matcha pineapple juice and a Cesar salmon salad. The dressing was super different. It was a tomato Caesar which I've never encountered in the wild. That was absolutely delicious. I'd love to stop back and try some other things. If you're around here you gotta check it out.

Their cheeseburger was pretty good especially with the ube bun, drinks are amazing! Only issue with…read morethis cafe is the chaos for when you're grabbing the drinks where the line forms up having to zigzag through people! People occupying the limited amount of tables when they aren't even eating or drinking(guessing they are friends of the owners.

Love their matcha and specialty drinks! I've been here multiple times and their drinks are…read moreconsistently the best in the area. Their matcha is perfectly made. Loved the new Pandan cloud matcha that was recently added to their specialty drinks, can't wait to come back and try the blueberry latte and their food items. Def be prepared to wait in line for 15-20 min because they are always busy on the weekends!

Top 101* places on yelp...no it didn't make the list, but I'm adding it anyway (it's that good)!…read more On a long layover in Newark, at a hotel right by Penn Station I jump on google for a close place to eat. I immediately stopped on the Vietnamese restaurant with almost a perfect rating at 4.9 stars and 500+ reviews. I'm equally excited, and skeptical. NY/NJ residents aren't the easiest to win over. I walked maybe 6 min to the restaurant. It was a nice sized store front with a well lit dining room, and self and full service kiosk. I was immediately greeted by the staff, I chose to do self serve. Even with that, I still felt very welcomed and engaged once I placed my order. All the items were displayed, and looked fresh. The staff carefully put together a teriyaki salad bowl, and pho for me in about 10 minutes. Once I got the food to my hotel room, I was genuinely impressed. The Pho was so rich in flavor, without being too salty. The noodles were the perfect texture. 10/10. A few hours later after the gym I cracked open the salad bowl. This was referred to me by the staff vs the lemon grass chicken. I am glad I listened, the amount of tender juicy chicken is impressive. The crispy lettuce, and robust tomatoes were a great combination of healthy, and hearty. Bahn & Bo deserves the accolades it's earned, and the one I made up at the beginning. Pro tip: The prices are so good, and so are the portion sizes. If you are looking for fresher, lighter, healthier, skip the Chipotle and Qdobas around the corner, and come here.

I stopped by Banh & Bo before a show at nearby Prudential Center, which was a bit of a mistake…read morebecause it was super busy! Happy to see their success in this area because I don't think there's any pho restaurants in the immediate area. We stayed despite the crowd, ordered on the kiosk and waited a bit for our food. Given how busy it the staff was trying their best to keep up. The place unfortunately does not have many tables but we were able to grab one. The food and bubble tea were delicious! The lemongrass pork was so flavorful and tasted authentic. I would absolutely return if I'm in the area but be prepared for a possible crowd especially before an event

If you are at the Newark Penn station or the surrounding area, make the short trek. 100 times…read morebetter than anything at the station. The bread was fresh, the fillings tasty, and everyone was very friendly. My only mistake was ordering way too much, but so be it. Had some bread to bring with me on my trip home.

This place is freaking delicious!! I see why it was filled with customers. The service was…read moreextremely fast and the waitresses were helpful. I didn't know what I wanted and they were more than patient. First time I got the Passion Fruit Mousse and the Portuguese egg tarts, origin I was iffy about the tart but after another bite I was in awe. It was perfection. It was so good I had to go back the next day and try something new. This time I had the pistachio croissant which is super moist and a good balance of sweetness, not overbearing what so ever. If it wasn't so many people I would have sat down and ate because it was a cute intimate space. They also had another open side full of tables, which you could sit in if the front is too packed for you. I was just ready to go. But I'm also ready to return.

Drinks were yummy! Event area was beautiful! 1 bathroom toilet and sink is shared for all guests…read more No parking. Clean. Friendly staff and owner. Service is great!

We have been buying Caribbrew coffee for a few years now and were really happy to hear they opened…read morea cafe in our state! While in Newark we made a point to visit Caribbrew. The ambiance is cheerful and inviting, it transported us to a warm island day for our brief stay. It seems there was only one barista working that day and she was very helpful, patient, and friendly. My husband ordered the Cremas Latte and oh my god I wish I got it, it was so delicious; creamy, flavorful and sweet. I ordered the iced toasted almond "hot" chocolate, it was a very rich dark chocolate taste with the amaretto flavor coming through nicely. It was not overly sweet which I enjoyed. I think this is how hot chocolate was meant to taste and I'll be curious to try it hot. I also appreciated that there was some of my drink that didn't fit in the cup, so the barista gave it to me in another cup. My son ordered a Golden Mango Smoothie- he loved it! I love that it has turmeric in it, I felt good letting him have this drink. We also got some snacks. We ordered the Haitian beef patties which were very authentic. You get two per order which was a nice surprise. My son wanted to eat all 4 from our two orders. We also ordered a mini chocolate cake which was decadent and moist and a mini key lime pie which was refreshing and delicious! It was really nice being able to go to a Haitian cafe. My husband and son are Haitian and we enjoyed teaching our son about his culture while he can enjoy treats made with imported Haitian ingredients and recipes. He also enjoyed looking at the art work which prompted him to ask my husband more questions. I only wish there was better parking, especially for us out-of-towners, but I know that is hard in a city.