2D Cafe Tornado immediately grabs your attention with its super cool 2D concept. The black-and-white, comic-style design is incredibly fun and makes the space feel playful and unique which is very Instagram-able and definitely a spot you come to for the experience and photos alone. I absolutely loved the idea and the overall vibe of the cafe. That said, we came specifically for coffee and mochi donuts, and unfortunately those fell a bit short. The coffee was just okay, and the mochi donuts weren't great - ours tasted on the staler side, which was disappointing. Overall, I really think this place has a lot of potential. The service is great and the concept is very unique for this area, and with some improvements to the quality and freshness of the food and drinks, it could easily become a go-to spot. Worth checking out for the aesthetic, but I'm hoping the menu catches up to how cool the space is. read more

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I've wanted to check this place out for a while since they are so close to my house and glad I did! There's plenty of parking in the back lot and they have their own entrance. The cafe is pretty big, they have a separate room for events! Plenty of photo ops throughout. They have a menu of sandwiches as well as pastries and such. I ordered the caramel macchiato and my gf got the taro bubble tea. I tried both and loved them! The woman at the counter was very helpful. It was approx $15 for both which is expensive but I'd rather pay that to a small business owner than some big corporation. read more

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My family and I visited this place when we were in New Jersey last month visiting family. We were excited to see that they offered gluten free mochi donuts so we knew we had to come try them out! The lady working greeted us as we entered the cafe and was very friendly. I ordered a flat white and my husband a mocha. Both coffees were great and had perfect flavor. For mochi donuts we got the churro, oreo and chocolate sprinkles. They were so soft and delicious! Definitely recommend this place. Also have sandwiches and a few other drinks you can get so there is something for everyone. I wish we had a cafe like this in Iowa! I will be back next time I'm in town. read more

I really enjoyed this establishment. The graciousness and hospitality made a great impression as did the decor. The ambiance is fun and gives a light sense of wonder for patrons. It's a great place for anyone at any age. We came by for a coffee and catch up date and it was a great time. I do recommend and also if you're looking for a venue to hold a little party, you may want to consider this venue. I did notice the establishment offers catering. Cheers, folks! read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

Adorable and unique care. A mix of Paris baguette and on site made items. We came here specifically for the shaved ice (patbingsoo) and we opted for the mang for 2 ($18) and it was exactly what we wanted! Staff was helpful and friendly, and the entire cafe was like stepping into a little imagination explosion. Everything was hand drawn and painted an if was sucha delight. They seem to have some. Private spaces for events which could be cute for a small gathering. Parking in front and back. read more

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The espresso here is magnificent. I saw this little gem on my travels and figured to try them out. Turns out they have Gluten Free donuts as well. I'm adding this place to my espresso route when I'm in the area. The interior is beautiful as well, so clean and they hand painted the walls - amazing! read more

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This is such a cute cafe and the interior design is very well done. Very pretty! However, when I went, their menu was a bit limited and they didn't have many desserts in stock. They only had the mochi donuts. It was good, but a tiny bit stale, like they were out all day. read more

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I saw a friend come here when it opened and wanted to check it out for myself. The interior is absolutely stunning and so creative! The details of the drawings are so intricate and really immerses you into the theme of the cafe. All the drawings have been done and completed by hand, which is so impressive! The owners are also very sweet and I can tell that they are passionate about what they do! I ordered a Passion Fruit Ade and Strawberry Mochi Donut. They were both delicious, but the ade definitely hits the spot on a sunny, hot day. It was refreshing and I really enjoy the slight carbonation to the drink! I would highly recommend this on a hot day when you're dehydrated and want something sweet. Overall, this cafe is amazing and would highly recommend everyone to check it out! read more

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Finally able to visit this place after the 3rd attempt (didnt realize they close every tuesdays lol) and inside was awesome. The handmade drawings were beautifully done and does give the place a very unique look. There wasnt much on the display, mostly some pastries such as croissants, slices of cakes and mochi donuts. There was no ice cream at the time but they did have shaved ice which was good and had a cute bear included. Coffee was also good but what I enjoyed most was the chewy sweet mochi donuts. Cakes were wrapped individually and is most likely from another shop. I was able to try a mille crepe from before though and it was delicious. I'll see if I can update my review if I ever revisit and have more than just a "good experience" since this cafe has potential and more on the menu that needs to be checked out. read more

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A new cafe in town! Nicely decorated!! I mean who would literally hand paint everything? From floor to wall to table and bed? They have different kind of food, from coffee, to tea, to bubble tea.. from sandwich, to soup, to cake and cookie and gelato.. there are just many options to choose from.. the lady is very nice and she explained everything.. I tried their chai latte, and it might be one of the best chai latte I have ever had!! I also order the lunch special where it came with soup and sandwich.. it's ok.. I think they can put a little more ham in the sandwich instead of all the lettuce.. don't get me wrong, it was really fresh!!! But I just like more meat!! Soup (cream corn soup) was good too.. I wish I had more!! Also the mango smoothie was great!! My son drink the entire thing in lightning speed.. Price is moderate.. I mean that's what I would expect for a fancy coffee shop!! Would definitely go back and try their cake and gelato when the weather is nicer!! Also, if you want to have a private party in the place, they will start taking reservation for party.. go check it out!!! read more

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A friend of mine had her birthday party here recently, and I was amazed by the intricate details in decor for the entire cafe. The owner told me that they hired a team of artists who hand drew every illustration in the entire shop, including the floor. The gelato was sweet but not too sweet-- I had the salted caramel flavor, in addition to a caramel macchiato, and I was thoroughly impressed. I'm not a coffee snob, nor do I eat gelato regularly, but I will be ignoring my fear of diabetes when I come here in the future. It was THAT good!! They had cake and a number of bakery items that looked great, but I didn't try them. Looking forward to coming back-- I want to get some client headshots done here, so I will add photos to this review in the coming months! read more

Owner was the absolute sweetest! The shop is too cool and a must see alone! My matcha latte was decent. The dessert was Devine. Highly recommend. read more

Had a cookies and cream mochi donut which is very sweet but the texture was great and good flavor. Affogato I wanted to love because the presentation is simply so charming but taste is nothing to go out of your way for, coffee was a little bitter/acidic and the ice cream was not quite high end (more airy and less dense). Middle of the road service. Everything for dine-in is served on nice china but you will be using plastic utensils (which I don't love). read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Affogato - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

I LOVE this place! The black and white walls are amazing, the decor is cute and classy, love that they have a separate room for small parties. They have a limited menu but the food is good. Service is great. Great for some fun photos and would definitely return for a ladies lunch. Oh and they have parking behind the building so you don't have to use the spots on the street. read more

Omg!! Out of world. & desserts are the best & drinks smoothie gelato.. Best classic place read more

First, this a very cool looking place inside and may be worth a stop just to see it. Someone worked very hard to make it Instagrammable. Very fun. But the food was from another chain bakery and just acceptable. read more

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Inspired by 2D cafes in Asia and Europe, 2D Cafe Tornado offers coffee, bubble tea, pastries, gelato, and light bites in a unique Insta-friendly space decorated throughout with hand-drawn black & white images -- with everything in this cafe, including the doors, windows, and furniture appearing to be drawn with a black pen on a white canvas -- that make visitors feel like they're stepping into a two-dimensional (or "2D") world of cartoons and comic books. 2D Cafe Tornado also hosts live jazz performances featuring well-known musicians every other Saturday (with a cover charge of $25/person). My dining companion and stopped in for coffee on a recent Saturday afternoon. We both ordered a small Americano ($4) which we both agreed wasn't that noteworthy, but it's the decor and the live jazz that makes 2D Cafe Tornado worth the trip. Given the uneventful hot beverage and the innovative decor, I'm going to split the difference with my rating -- while rounding up a half star for the live music performances. Will definitely return for a live jazz performance in the future. read more

The art and interior were super fun and cool--a very "instagrammable" spot. The staff were definitely still learning and were trying their best! We wanted to try the shaved ice; however, it wasn't available when we went. Instead we opted for a strawberry lemonade and croffle with fruit. The strawberry lemonade was VERY sweet. I love my drinks sweet but this was even too sweet for me! The croffle took them a VERY long time to get out and something definitely burned...they had to open all the doors to air out the very strong smell. Maybe once they work out their kinks things will get better! read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Croffle with fruit - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

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What a cute decorative cafe. I really enjoyed my experience at this new coffee shop! The owner and Staff are friendly. I had croissant and coffee with my friend and took few photos as well. I'm sure I'll be back here again. read more

2D Cafe Tornado - a black and white dining room - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

Love the atmosphere and incredible artwork. Our friends enjoyed the fresh, fragrant coffee. My Mango Yoghurt Smoothie was a delicious treat. And the almond croissant was heavenly!! Definitely looking forward to another visit. The owners were super friendly as usual. read more

Beautiful cafe! Had a gluten-free donut (churro flavor) and cappuccino. My son had a lemon donut and iced mocha with a little bear floating in it. The staff there were very welcoming and friendly! read more

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This place is AMAZING! Their coffee selection is so tasty and unique! They even have an option to make the coffee with fresh fruit and it is SO refreshing especially in the summer. They have other coffee options too and it's all so delicious and unique. The coolest thing is their art! It's ALL HANDMADE!! 6 people sketched everything inside, it's a true work of art and labor of love. Everything about this place is amazing. There's two back rooms that you can rent out for events and they are so pretty. Definitely would have a baby shower or birthday party here. Can't wait to show my friends this gem! read more

Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Drinks - 3/5 drink are beautiful but not tasty Food - 1/5 Sandwich was not edible and pastries were stale. I really want them to succeed. Hopefully they will improve on the quality of their food and drinks read more

Very pretty cafe with artsy decor. Food choices were a bit limited but what they had was delicious. Service was fast and friendly read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Raspberry almond croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

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A nice new little spot in town. Great space concept. It reflected on the price on their food. Not a fan! Overpriced. Pastries were dry but it looked good from the glass case. A bit disappointing. Pricing needs adjustment and perhaps this spot could last. read more

리뷰 잘 안쓰는데 여긴 안쓸수가 없네요 친구가 인스타에서 본 예쁜 카페가 있다기에 어제 친구랑 다녀왔어요. 들어가자마자 분위기가 넘 고급스럽고 예뻐서 놀랐어요. 소품 하나하나에 애정이 듬뿍 느껴지는 특별한 공간. 파티룸도 있어서 미리 예약하시면 가능. 미국에서 사실 아기자기한 예쁜 카페 찾기 힘들잖아요. 그리고 빙수랑 커피를 마셨는데 한국 만큼이나 맛있었고 곰돌이 얼음까지 센스 만점!! 사장님이 놀랍게도 한국분들이셔서 더 놀람 서로가 반가웠고 넘 친절하셨어요. 서비스로 주신 빵도 넘나 맛있었구요. 참고로 여기 가실때 화이트&블랙으로 옷 입고 가시면 예쁜 사진 수백장 건지실 거예요! read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

So fun! With an instagram worthy backdrop i sometimes worry the quality of the food wont match up, but this wasnt the case. Its perfect place to go on a relaxing Sunday morning with family and friends. The cafe is bigger then i imagined and while it was empty when i visited im sure its crowded during their music nights. The croissant sandwhiches were a savory delight and much bigger then i anticipated. That along with an iced latte is a perfect brunch combo. The desserts were unique and tasty, but with so many id have to go back to pick a favorite. read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Inside of cafe. - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey

Took a little road trip from Union County today! It was worth the 30 minute car ride. Almond croissant and iced coffees, smoothie and hot tea were delicious but the artistry in the decor is just amazing! A worth see! Such an adorable find! Ample parking in front and back. Would def road trip again! read more

What a find! Super cute place and delicious treats. My kids loved the donuts and I was a fan of the shaved ice. It was very impressive since it was all drawn by hand. read more

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Love it!!! Great decor idea. Love the coffee here. Definitely worth coming. Good service

It's a uniquely decorated cafe. This is definitely one of the nicest cafes I have had. The food is fresh and tasty, and the service is friendly. I highly recommend this cafe. read more

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What an amazing place with great food !!! The service was amazing ! I highly recommend visiting this unique beautiful place .

Had my twins 13th birthday there yesterday. very accommodating and beautiful atmosphere. perfect for pictures and videos . my girls absolutely loved it ! read more

Best caramel macchiato I've had so far. A very cute place to hang out and catch up with friends. I enjoyed watching the video of how they created the decor. read more

Tornado Cafe was a very fascinating experience. First, it is immaculate and uniquely decorated. They offer a variety of coffee and other beverages. Their homemade rice donuts were delicious. I recommend a visit to Tornado Cafe read more

Stopped at the new 2D Cafe Tornado today and WOW! What an incredible Cafe! I have never seen such a uniquely decorated cafe in the tri-state area! You have to check it out just for the experience! Took home some croissants for breakfast, they were buttery, crisp and just delicious! Also took home the lunch special, a Ham & Cheese sandwich with Corn Soup. The sandwich was so fresh, the bread was amazing and there was the right amount of other ingredients to make a perfect bite (quite large too). The corn soup was delicious, it was not a heavy corn chowder, but a tasty delight! Refreshing but completely satisfying for a cold day like today!! Also picked up the pistachio cream tart for a snack, but after eating the breakfast and lunch this may be tomorrow's breakfast!!! There is a full pastry case, cookies, ice cream and delicious coffees and drinks (the Strawberryade is highly recommended!). We will definitely be back and are excited to have a new coffee and lunch option in the Towaco area! read more

2D Cafe Tornado - Pastry counter - Sandwiches Near Me - Montville, New Jersey