7/16/26: (Update) The Happy Belly is still a winner! Ordered the Crab Cake Sandwich and Grilled Chicken Wrap through DoorDash. It was my first time ordering the crabcake sandwich. The three fresh crabcakes are very small, but extremely tasty with their special Aioli Dressing. I would definitely order again! The grilled chicken wrap is very good too! Have been ordering here for over three years! The food continues to be wonderful. Congratulations to The Happy Belly Cafe! Your recognition for Restaurant Guru 2026 is well deserved!!! read more

See all

I was seriously craving an ube latte after being pretty disappointed by the one at Starbucks, so I did a little Instagram digging and found this spot. Safe to say--it was worth the trip. It's located in NJ and parking was super easy since they have their own lot. I stopped in on a quiet Wednesday morning and the space was really cute and welcoming. There are a few chairs, plus a cozy little lounge area by the front window with pillows that makes it feel like a nice spot to relax for a bit. I ordered the ube latte with matcha and grabbed a coconut macaroon for a quick snack. The latte was great--the ube flavor was just right, and the touch of matcha complemented it really well. I wish I had more time to stay and try some of their hot food, so I'll definitely be coming back to sample more of the menu soon! Thank read more

See all

I noticed that they were giving out plastic bags for 2go orders even though they are banned. I also noticed that there are recyclables in the garbage. I asked the person who helped me if you recycle and they said no. You lost my business. It's estimated that 80% of materials in landfills could have been recycled. This is why. I recycle at home. Why don't you recycle? read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Aren't these banned? - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The cafe had cushion seats that were so cozy that I decided to dine in instead of take out; the staff was very attentive and accommodating when I changed my mind. And the menu was extensive but still high quality. The shrimp po boy was delicious with awesome aioli! Just a side note that there isn't recycling, I would've preferred that be available since bottled drinks are on sale; I just brought my empty bottle home, hopefully other customers will do the same in the meantime. read more

So yummy! First time hearing about this cafe and I will be back. I went on a weekday morning so the service was pretty quick. I ordered the power breakfast sandwich which was so yummy and hearty. I also ordered the blueberry pomegranate smoothie which was a Decent size and so delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. There's also street parking and the ambiance was clean and spacious. Thank you for a great experience! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Power Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

See all

Walked about 15 minutes to get here with my wife and we both loved it. The staff was very nice, patient, and super helpful. I got a grilled chicken panini (made a few modifications) and my wife got the chipotle chicken sandwich. Everything tasted really fresh, from the bread to the ingredients. Food came out quick too. Coffee was good, and the watermelon refresher was a little too sweet for us but still enjoyable. We even played a game of Jenga while waiting. Overall, great spot and we'll definitely be back. read more

Food was phenomenal, good prices, cute seating, lots of options. We got there at 5 ish and their was allt of vacuuming and mopping. I understand it needs ti be done, but it seemed too early, maybe 15 mins prior to get people out and make the last 30 mins all baked goods? Otherwise, good place will visit again. read more

we stop in for a coffee and ended up with a full blown brunch. We couldn't resist ordering chicken and waffles crab dip with chips, Nutella churros, and flavored fries. Even tho the wait was bit long as it was prime time food was delicious and fresh! Lots of people having a nice time. read more

Went here for lunch with a friend. We always try "new" (for us)restaurants off our usual area. This place did not disappoint. You order at the counter and then find a table. They call you when your food is ready. Everything we tried was delicious and plentiful (I took half my tuna melt sandwich home). Don't miss the home baked cookies for dessert. I will definitely be back! read more

I went back after a while. They have extended their menu. The food remains top notch. Service is friendly. Will go often read more

A nice cafe with a decent amount of seating. After we placed our order we sat down waiting for it to be prepared. I would say it did not take very long as I don't recall ever getting restless. We had the Buffalo wings, sour cream and onion flavored fries, black bean burger and shrimp katsu bowl. We had no complaints about the food items. Everything tasted good!! read more

See all

This place is awesome. They're impressively consistent when it comes to quality -- the food is always fresh and savory and served at a good temperature. My favorites so far are the crab dip, the black bean burger, the cheddar flavored fries, and the berry summer salad. read more

Overall, it's a pretty decent spot for breakfast and lunch. They offer a wide variety of options, ranging from sandwiches and burgers to bowls and dumplings. Personally, I enjoy the pot roast sandwich, and their baked goods are fantastic. The cookies are large, fresh, and delicious. While the breakfast items and regular sandwiches have been good, I feel they lack condiments, making them a bit dry except for the pot roast sandwich, which is well balanced. The café itself is nice and offers seating for those who prefer to eat in. With its diverse menu, it's definitely a place you can visit with anyone, as there's something for everyone. read more

Happy Belly Cafe is just around the corner from where I live. They have been around for a few years, but have never ventured in until yesterday. I had their Grilled Chicken Cesar wrap with bacon. It was delicious. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the chicken was seasoned just right, and the bacon added just the right amount of crunch. Service was quick and easy when placing my order at the counter. There is plenty of seating and the ambiance is peaceful. I am going back for lunch today. read more

The food was phenomenal, I'm pretty picky when it comes to meat because I won't eat it if it's dry but the pork was super juicy. My friend and I both got sandwiches and we both were pleasantly surprised at how fresh the food tasted. The ambiance was soft, the chairs were comfortable, they forgot my drink but the food was so good I wasn't even upset about it. The service was 4/5 only because they had forgot my drink like previously stated but other than that the workers were super nice. I would definitely recommend trying this place, It's worth it! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Pork tonkatsu sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Cute little cafe which actually makes for a great work/study spot. Got some drinks for the morning and stayed till the afternoon to do some work, and got to enjoy a small lunch. Definitely left with a happy belly! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Dumplings. Spring rolls. Mozzarella sticks are good. The salmon burger is my go to. Today I wanted to try the shrimp po Boy. Now I'm no shrimp expert but what is this. Is this the shrimp vein that should be removed? I will go back but won't be ordering this again read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Really nice food would recommend if your in need for a cafe this is the place for sure

This place is cute and definitely has lots of potential. I like their menu and the variety they offer. I do have to bump off a star for the quality of the food that we got. We ordered 2 paninis: the Chicken Cutlet & Chicken Parmesan. Although, they both tasted good, they were dry. They definitely could've used more sauce, but the flavor was there. They also had some delicious looking pastries and brownies there, but we didn't try those. If I lived closer, I would definitely try it again especially with all the different items on the menu. read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

See all

Nice cafe with plenty of seating arrangements. I normally stop in after a weekend of eating junk for a nice hearty salad. The staff is nice.

Possibly one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. I went a second time the same week and got the same sandwich, which is very rare for me- I usually want to try as many menu items as possible. The sandwich had the perfect balance of flavorful chicken, fresh bread, and that CHIPOTLE SAUCE is SO GOOD! Service wasn't fast per se but wasn't slow, they were definitely friendly and accommodating. The interior is ideal for dining in but their take out containers are also very cute little boxes that prevent your sandwich from getting squished. Love the thoughtful details in packaging. Will probably be returning for this sandwich! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Chipotle Chicken Sandwich- on whole wheat - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

This place is amazing. Was never here, Googled Deli's and this came up with great reviews! We ordered for pick up through GrubHub. It was prepared and ready to go when they said it world be. Got the Cuban panini and mt son had the Chicken Parm panini to go. It was delish! The prices are amazing for the size and packaging of the sandwiches. I will be back very soon. PS there were a lot of police eating there so you know it's good! PS the place is adorable! read more

Happy Belly & the awesome crew here never disappoint! They even prepared a bowl for me 10 mins before closing which most places don't do. Fresh food all the time with unique flavor infusions will always guarantee a happy belly experience. The dining area & bathroom are VERY clean & there's always parking in their lot & on the street even in the winter. My favorite is the happy belly bowl, the mozzarella sticks, their chicken wings, their desserts (red velvet & almond cakes), & spring rolls. Their breakfasts are tasty as well. Keep up the great work. Yummy in the tummy! read more

The food, the service, the friendliness, everything was fantastic! You gotta check it out next time you're in the area

This place is great. My husband and I used to live around the corner and we'd pick up sandwiches to take on hikes. I really like the turkey sandwich but I sub out the lemon aioli for chipotle. The chicken parm is also really delicious. And the soup dumplings....and the cheesy fries....and the- well you get the idea. I encourage you to stop by! read more

We discovered this spot through a simple Google search. Although I've lived near Clifton for so long, I barely knew anything about the area, so I was thrilled to find this place! Even though it was a bit on the pricey side, it was definitely worth it. The food was excellent--we ordered French fries, bread, dumplings, and much more, and everything was delicious. The cashier was incredibly patient with us, especially since we're pretty indecisive and took our time figuring out what to order from the menu. Fortunately, we were able to find seats. It seems like they get busy but not overly packed, making it a great spot to relax, catch up over conversation, and enjoy some great food! read more

So about 4 months ago I tried to go to Belle's Beef and Shake in Belleville, the place where I had one of the best roast beef sandwich moments in my life. I pulled up to the place only to shed a tear and find out they were permently closed. I've been wandering aimlessly in the desert of roast beef sandwiches ever since. On a whim I found this place and ordered the pot roast sandwich and my search for meaning and purpose was over. At first glance the sandwich doesn't look like much but take one bite and all your worries and fears melt away into the blissful tomorrows of meat and au jus. I honestly ate the first half forgetting to take a picture and overlooking the au jus that was sitting waiting for me to dunk my sandwich in. Do it, dunk that meat in the sauce and enjoy every bite for it cures all anxiety, depression, fear, loathing, hatred, longing... It cures all, even if just for a fleeting moment. You're welcome in advance. Enjoy friends! Cheers. read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Pot Roast Sandwich is the best sandwich I've had in a long time! - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Was delicious and fresh, cashier was very patient, I am little picky and she explained me everything before I ordered. will be there again soon! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Fresh and delicious. Will be there again soon. - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Great little breakfast/lunch spot with some unique menu options. Plenty of seating. One of my favorite spots in town.

Food is normal , there is nothing special. Place is dark all day. No lights. Staff are terrible. No respect at all. No smile. No experience. read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Front store - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Great food. Ambiance is great. I go there almost every day. Their wings are perfect and I love their shakes. Service is fast and reliable. My go to spot for fast and tasty lunch. I highly recommend trying it. Everyone that I told at work to try it loves it. read more

I was really excited to try this place and finally got my opportunity today. My plan was to get a chicken Caesar wrap, but after looking at Yelp I quickly saw that the pork katsu seemed to be the popular item here. When i walked in I was greeted by a nice girl behind the counter, and I asked her what the most popular item ordered was. She told me, in fact, it was the pork Katsu, if I wanted something spicy she said go with the Chipotle chicken and if I was a dipper then to try the pot roast. Such a hard choice! I went with the pork & also ordered some regular fries. Fries - they were okay, nothing special. I was hoping they were a thicker cut like I had seen in the other Yelp pictures but I guess they changed. Pork katsu - yum! Personal preference, the teriyaki was a little on the sweet side for me, but the pork was perfectly cooked, nice and crispy but not dry. The quality of the ingredients really had, it tasted very fresh. I ate half my sandwich & fries and was stuffed. I also appreciated their to go packaging, they served it in a box rather than plastic or Styrofoam. Their menu has tons of great options and I'm excited to go back and try more items! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Regular fries - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

See all

Wow! Awesome Cuban panini. Just delicious. Hot, flavorful, fresh, melted goodness. Nice little place, very clean nice folks working there too. Iced coffee was very tasty too! Great job Happy Belly read more

Belly waa definitely happy. Solid lunch option, the serving was satisfying. Well packed. I had the happy belly bowl. It comes with chunks of pork belly that are crunchy and well seasoned, pickles and crunchy garlic(or onions, can't remember) and a nice sweet and sour sauce over white rice. read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

See all

Ordered takeout from here the other day, seemed like an interesting mix of food. I was feeling a panini so I went with the chicken caprese. Bread was nicely crisped up, filled with chicken that wasn't dry, fresh tomatoes, mutz, with a nice fresh pesto. Solid fresh sandwich, I would definitely eat again! read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Chicken caprese panini - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I've heard so many great things about this in town gem. So much that I've been wanting to come for months. Finally came today. I ordered the pork katsu sandwich, as it looks delicious. Well, well, well! I was NOT disappointed! It was absolutely delicious. The sandwich was crispy as well as the katsu. The best part was that the sandwich didn't fall apart as I continued to eat the sandwich. Cannot wait to come back and try their rice bowls! Thank you Clifton for this wonderful addition. read more

See all

Desperate for food in an area I was in for a short amount of time.. saw this place on Yelp. I loved the name so I went to the page and decided this was the one to go with. The menu is incredible.. overwhelming when you're in a rush but I figured anything would be good. I got the pork katsu sandwich and a hash brown on the side. The sandwich was extremely flavorful. It was a little messy, naturally, but worth every bite. We also had the Turkey club sandwich and added avocado, which was perfect for what it was. The prices are great, the staff is friendly, the place is incredibly clean. The food came out quickly. They have a section of baked goods that all looked and sounded incredible.. it was painful not to get any. If we're ever in the area again, we're definitely stopping back in. read more

The Happy Belly Cafe - Pork Katsu Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

See all

Delicious lunch. A great local place. Only downside was the loud refrigerator in the dine in area, which I hope is on the repair list . Otherwise I highly recommend this place for some interesting and delicious menu offerings! read more

I am actually obsessed with their grilled chicken wrap. I ordered it two days in a row because it was so good. My husband enjoyed his chicken Caesar wrap as well. I know this will be my go to to go order place. read more

Got an ice tasting smoothie last time... months later decided to try them out. Now received a mango drink with the consistency juice picked up minutes after ordering! Guess they can't seem to get it right anymore :( read more