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Lil' dove cafe

4.6 (40 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Great stop
Brian M.

Great spot to go. It's a def no brainer. There is always something good waiting here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Go and enjoy at a table or take it to go and eat in the nearby park on a great morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

20oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte (~$7)
Aya E.

Ordered: 20oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte (~$7): 2oz espresso, house-made honey lavender, with oat milk (+50¢) Aya's take: Cute little cafe in Jersey City Heights! I decided to treat myself to a hump day latte, and this was just the drink I needed! It's creamy, the lavender was bold but not overpowering, the honey didn't make it overly sweet, and the espresso was strong. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The workers were super nice and the cafe is very bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check them out!

Turkey Swiss Apple Press
Jared G.

Lil Dove is definitely my favorite place to get a coffee in the heights. All of their specials and seasonal drinks are always made perfectly whether hot or iced. Today I got a sandwich which I don't always do but it was phenomenal. The turkey Swiss press had a fig jam and apple in it which really sets it over the top. The sourdough was toasted perfectly. I really can't say one bad thing about it. If you are in the area come check this place out

Classic egg and americano
Roxanne O.

Ample seating inside and out. We ordered two egg breakfast sandwiches, one classic and the other with caramelized onions, along with an americano and latte. The classic sandwich was perfect, the other one was a bit cold as they don't heat up the carmelized onions, it's just from the fridge. The latte was a good temperature but the americano was scalding. So a bit off on everything but still decent.

Isabella R.

What a cute and cozy little gem in The Heights! I was born and raised in The Heights and wish I had a spot like this to go to in high school. My husband and I stumbled across this place in a rainy day, and the vibes were perfect. The coffee was amazing, there's a good amount of seating, and some cute trinkets and candles for purchase. I ordered the turkey and apple press for lunch and it was fantastic. Delicious and filling. The ladies working behind the counter were also very warm and were patient with me as I decided what to order from their delicious menu options.

Sun and shade outdoor seating
Ashley G.

This spot is so cute . We ate at their outdoor dining on a Friday afternoon and the food was yummy! It was sunny and not all seats are covered by the blazing light but we made due. There were two customers that picked up their orders while we were waiting. Their menu is contactless. So you open your camera on your phone, scan the QR code and tap the link for the menu. We ordered the lunch tuna sandwich and pesto egg sandwich. I believe you choose a bagel or bread for the tuna and I don't think we were given an option for that. They give a generous amount of tuna. I enjoyed both sandwiches albeit that the pesto was oily :/ but damn was it good! The iced latte was not good. We didn't even taste the Espresso so that was a waste. I really liked the dirty chai but we couldn't taste the Espresso in there either- it was so sweet which I didn't mind but still, where's the espresso lil' dove cafe? You are given an option of which milk you would like. We had a regular for the latte and oat for the dirty chai. Note, make sure you use the restroom before you arrive. It looked like restrooms were closed for customers as there is a table inside the cafe, across the entrance. Maybe you can use it if you ask? No clue. I do like that there was a trash bin outside of the cafe to dispose of waste instead of holding onto it until you see a city bin. Thanks lil' dove cafe and despite the lack of Espresso in your drinks, I would still come back and most likely order your sandwiches and still give your drinks a shot.

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Sonia P.

Lovely little cafe offering up delicious baked goodies and light lunch fare. I just stepped in for a quick coffee and couldn't resist the croissants. Can I just say - this was one of the best croissants I have had outside of Paris?? Friendly hostess and a couple of cozy seating areas added to the charm. I look forward to coming back and trying more things!

Cappuccino
Sanchit K.

Ticked off another café from my bucket list. This place is actually small and one can easily miss it if not aware about the surroundings. The ambience is really cute and the staff was friendly. I had ordered a cappuccino and the coffee felt above average. Could have had a bit of bold taste since it was cappuccino but overall liked the vibe of the place. Looking to try out more menu items in the future!

Pistachio latte and egg pesto breakfast

Had brunch here today absolutely delicious will definitely recommend food and coffee and I must say best prices around.

They allow dogs!
Cynthia W.

Awesome little coffee shop that is dog friendly with all your coffee needs! They sell a bunch of items that can be great for birthday gifts. They also sell a bunch of cards! I love the decoration and there was no wait time when I arrived to get coffee. Great place to sit and hang out with friends or to get some reading time done.

Croissant French toast
Disha S.

Such a cute little cafe, and such friendly baristas! Everything was made to perfection , and their food and lattes were delicious! Few seats indoor and a few tables outdoors - will def be going back!

Exterior of the building is clean and cute. And plants!!
Ben L.

This place is cute AF! And their food and coffee is bomb. Just got brunch here for the first time and was not disappointed. I got the egg sandwich with turkey sausage and it was . Bf got the egg and pesto grilled cheese. That was even better than mine. The grilled cheese was a massive sandwich on super fresh bread. Sat in their parklet and prayed no cars would swerve and take us out and made it through to tell the tale. Can't wait for them to fully open up because the j side looks so cute and cozy. They also had super cute little plants for sale. Definitely do yourself a favor and check this place out!

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I love this cafe. Their food is great. The owner is very nice and the staff is very friendly.

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We love this place! Great breakfast sandwiches and housewares/gifts. The staff is always welcoming

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4 years ago

Primo coffee (honey lavender latte is a 10/10) even more primo merch and goods in the store and online.

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6 years ago

My boyfriend and I get lil' dove every Sunday! We love the atmosphere and the coffee and bagels are so good!

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4 years ago

very friendly team, and so far any drink or food item i have tried has been really delicious! really convenient location too

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