I'm happy this place is still around! It's been in the borough of Newtown for years and I hadn't been back for a visit in at least 5-10 if I had to estimate. But over the last year, I have now been back twice and both times the meal was very nice The menu is a mix of American/Mexican/Vegan/Misc.. The portions are big, the specials change often, with healthy soup options and other choices, so it keeps it fresh. In the two times I have come in, I've tried two different soups which were hearty and flavorful and had an entree once as a meal and an appetizer as well. Different ends of the spectrum (fish once, quesadilla the other) but both tasted fresh and had nice sides offered with them. Don't expect to be wow'd by the decor, but that's not what this place is going for, they prefer a simply BYO with comforting food and a cozy place to enjoy it. read more

Café Con Leche has so much untapped potential that I was sad eating dinner there tonight. The waitstaff was pleasant and without complaint. The food was just ok - we both had chicken fajitas. Nothing special, could have been seasoned better and honesty, I'm having a hard time saying anything more about those fajitas. However, I sat looking around at the tired, worn looking restaurant and couldn't help but think that with a good cleaning, a few gallons of fresh paint, cloth table linens, (the plastic floral print table cloths just don't do the cafe any favors), replace ALL the oddly hung, random pictures on the walls, and the owners could really breathe some life into this cute place. I sat there and redecorated it in my mind. The bottom of the staircase that leads to the restroom looks like a horror movie. It would not take too much and it would really revitalize this Café. read more

I was having a great day, beautiful fall day too. Ordered take out from this restaurant for a few of us. I am a local resident but hadn't been to this place in years. I didn't realize there were only two gals running the restaurant at a fairly busy lunch hour. I really did not know the lay of the land. So when the one gal said to me...with nasty attitude..."there are only two of us here" I wanted to respond and say..."sorry but that is not my problem...I too have stresses at work...with much bigger fish to fry". A better way to talk to your customer is to "kindly" explain we are busier than normal and we are short handed. Guess what...no more lunches for me...this may not lighten the lunch load but I absolutely prefer when someone appreciates my business. This gal's lousy attitude stayed with me all day. My lunch was okay...nothing special actually...and I am certainly not anxious to go back. read more

Great food! And very romantic little spot. The only thing is the location is small. But workable.

The services was great! Very friendly and knowledgable about everything. She came around a few times to make sure that we were taken care of. The food was delicious and the ingredients you can tell were very fresh. I was especially fond of the Vegan Hawaiian Panini. This was my first time here and I will be definitely be back when I come back to visit the area. read more

Great vegan menu. Love the soups!

This is definitely a hidden gem in Newtown. Tucked away behind some shops, it's hard to find but definitely worth the effort. The soups--absolutely incredible. Flavorful, unique, inviting, and certainly homemade; you can tell. Fajitas--on-point and well-executed. Definitely try the steak. Salads--get the blackened chicken! The salads are loaded with quality fresh veggies and are served with the house-made balsamic dressing which is to die for (I've even taken a quart to go on occasion). Desserts--carrot cake is out of this world. Definitely worth it. You get a massive piece and it is extremely moist. Have to dock a star for occasional slow service, dark environment, and cramped seating. This isn't exactly a place you'd want to bring a bunch of people, as there's just not a lot of room. Food, though, is 5/5. read more

I just moved into the neighborhood and my girlfriend was showing me around town, and we decided to stop into Cafe con Leche for a light lunch. Now, I come from the dining metropolis that is Collingswood, New Jersey - so I warned her, that I was used to only the finest cuisines available to man, Cafe con Leche had better be on point, or else my palate would not be satisfied. I ordered the pear and walnut salad, which was good - unfortunately the chicken on it was extremely, (how should I put it?) GRODY. I chewed on it and spit it out, it seemed raw but was not pink. It seemed as if it were frozen and / or microwaved. The server noticed this and asked if the chicken was not good - she was nice and managed to get it taken off of our check. My lady friend never received her Cafe con Leche, due to the owner (who was the only one who knew how to make it) being on the phone for the entirety of our dining excursion. Bottom line.. Our server was nice, but the food was fairly gnarly, and we felt ignored. read more

I'm a vegetarian, basically a vegan. It's difficult to find a restaurant where both vegetarians and carnivores can eat. No, French fries doesn't count as vegetarian. I got kale and portabella mushroom with pasta from their entirely vegan menu, and my parents got fradiablo with chicken and shrimp and rice, shrimp, and vegetables. We all liked our meals. For any vegetarians, you have to come here! You have so many options! And you can come with meat eaters. I had never been in here before, and I wasn't sure where it was but my friend said it was great. read more

We went to dinner the other night and were blown away! We loved all of the vegan options; it's nice that their menu split up the food items between vegan and non-vegan. Service was wonderful and the food was amazing. We will be back! read more

This place is a cute little restaurant that has been around for almost 20 years. It's sort of hidden though, Cafe Con Leche is in the basement of the blue building near Isaac Newtons. They share the same parking lot too. It is small, but the place is worth it. They have a section right by the front door with high tables, and your standard tables in the back. The food is really good, especially for any vegetarians and vegans out there. The different seitan entrees are all pretty remarkable (I think they call it cheitan there because of someone named Charlie... but don't quote me). I am not a vegan, but I think I like that part of the menu better than the regular portion. All in all, Cafe Con Leche is a nice little spot in Newtown if you are looking for something a bit different. read more

Simply great. It is a hidden little treasure, small, but with wonderful food. I think that the chef is originally from Argentina, but could be wrong. Entrees and desserts are solid. read more

Absolutely LOVE cafe con leche. My wife and I go there at least once a weak including tonight. Their soups are delicious and hearty. Sweet potato jalapeño, sweet potato energy are among 2 of our favorites. Chilean salmon with pico de gallo with rice and grilled vegetables. This is a home run spot for a family or date. Never had a bad meal there. They also have the most rich and yummy Cesar salad with blackened chicken or shrimp. Also recommend fajitas and vegetable stir fry. You won't be disappointed. It's a BYOB so you can also bring a bottle of wine if you like. Make this a regular! read more

I gave 2 stars because it is 24 hours later and we do not have food poisoning. As far as the food: My boyfriend ordered a salad with grilled chicken. The chicken appeared cooked (no pink) but was the consistency of raw chicken. He gave them the benefit of the doubt that it was precooked frozen chicken but didn't chance it and didn't eat it. My Capri sandwich was okay. I ordered the café con leche. Never received it because the owner was the only one that knew how to make it and the waitress said she was on the phone our entire visit- for One Hour! She was sitting in the front part of the restaurant talking on her cell phone. The atmosphere: Dingy, brown all around is not a good choice for a basement café. The services: As good as it could have been considering the above. She was sweet and pleasant and acknowledged the chicken wasn't edible even before we did. read more

Cafe Con Leche has some really great things about it, and some not so great things. The food was good, but not for the price on the menu. Worth it with the Groupon we found. Otherwise, not worth the ~20 per plate. My boyfriend's chicken was good, but mashed potatoes and veggies were just okay. My ravioli [which was the cheapest entree on the menu] was, I thought, better than his meal which was twice the price of mine. It is BYOB which is great. We were able to bring our own bottle of wine and there wasn't a corking fee. We ordered water because we had brought our own wine, and it tasted weird--like tap water that was really unfiltered and disgusting. The atmosphere is cozy inside with nice decor, but just too small. I hate that we were right up against a wall in the corner, and the two seater tables reminded me of the desks in school which didn't fit all of your books--we kept having to move stuff around just to make room for our wine and plates. Ambience would have been much more romantic with candles in a cozy place, but there wouldn't have been room on the table. The service was good. The staff seemed to be a few really young girls who were reallllly nice but didn't seem to know much about restaurant operations or how the food was made. The chocolate cake for dessert was out of this world. Chocolate cake had dulce de leche flavors and was some of the best I've ever had. Definitely worth the affordable price of $6.50. All in all, a good experience, but not worth the prices on the menu. read more

Really yummy vegan options and really great service. I was in love with the food I got here. Will go back soon!!!!!!

Stopped in Cafe Con Leche on Saturday night after receiving a recommendation. Finding the location isn't quite as difficult as some have mentioned (hint: Go to the door for Isaac Newton's, make a left). We were a little concerned upon entering, the tables in the front room are more college take-out than Saturday night dinner. After seeing the menu, we decided to stay. I speak for all three of us when saying that I'm glad we stayed. We started with a first course of house salad, Caesar salad and the house special, Sweet Potato and Jalapeño soup. Although they claim to have the best balsamic vinaigrette, the Caesar salad was equally impressive. The main entrees included a Blackened Salmon w/ an avocado salsa, Seared Sashimi Tuna & a Seafood Medley in a coconut curry. All the dishes were prepared perfectly. No room for dessert, too full from dinner. As mentioned before, it is a BYOB establishment, but they were offering a free glass of wine if you ordered off the specials menu. Looking forward to the my next visit. read more

Everything here is really good. It's easy to look over but I highly recommend coming here if you're in new town read more

Cafe Con Leche - New American Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Everything i have tried here has been excellent . They also have a nice selection of vegan options. Try the black bean burger amd soup for lunch. Dont forget the coffee and dessert. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant twice and the food was good both times, though not 5* quality. My only real complaint is that I've tried to go there two other times and the place was closed, but there was no message stating this on their machine. Only says if it's normal business hours and they don't answer, that they are on the phone. Very disappointing. I do wish they would brighten the atmosphere up! read more

Delicious burrito and quesadillas. Interesting menu lots of vegan choices if you're into that. Really intriguing menu. Online ordering makes is convenient. read more

We came for a light supper, about 5:30pm. There were already 3 full tables of dinner guests. We hoped to be pleasantly surprised. And we were. Two cups of perfect gazpacho: chilled just right, with a nice balance of flavor and spices, and a great garlic bite. This followed by two appetizer orders of grilled portobello mushrooms: we should have taken one order to split. Each plate two-and-a-half good sized "room" caps, topped with grilled red peppers and a bit of greens on the side. All drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette: hit the spot just right. We ended up with a doggie bag. For the main course, we split the vegetable stir fry (hold the pasta and rice). A large portion, great for sharing. The medley of veggies were nicely done - stir-fried yet still crunchy, with a zing of soy sauce, though it was a just a tad too salty for me. All enjoyed with a bottle of red, for a perfect early supper. This hidden casual BYOB spot has been around for 16(!!) years, and yet we just discovered it. It has a bit of an unusual set up: you walk down the steps and into a front eating area, before you find the counter, which doubles as the host station. There is another dining area in the back, a bit dark and somewhat tight elbow room, but with enough space to eat without being disturbed (kind of reminiscent of table set-ups in Europe). The service was friendly, good and prompt. The prices are reasonable, and menu selections will appear to most pallets. Give it a go, for a change of scenery without too much fuss. read more

My favorite restaurant in Newtown. Fresh, delicious, healthy food. Good service and cute atmosphere. Love that it's a byob. Energy soup is one of the best soups I have ever tasted. read more

I won't go back. It's a shame because my pressed sandwich was very good but the service was terrible, which is not what I want when I am out to lunch in charming little Newtown on a summer afternoon. I'm new to the area and heard about this place through Living Social. There were signs posted at the door saying Living Social couldn't be used for lunch -- this was definitely not anywhere in the fine print -- so I asked about this at the counter before ordering. The person, who said he was the manager, was rude and hostile from the start. I won't bother with the details, but they wouldn't honor the voucher for the promotional value. He said my only option was to use just the paid value, like you would with an expired voucher. Whatever. It did not get better from there. Of the 8 small tables in front, 4 were dirty, including mine, and they stayed dirty the whole time even though there was just myself and one other table present -- not busy at all. The manager/server even said, "Oh your table is dirty" -- then never came back to clean it or bring me silverware which I ended up just grabbing from another table after my food came. Mgr/server didn't say another word to me until I asked for the check even though he passed by many times and checked on the table behind me twice! Lame. I usually don't even really care about service much if the food is good, but this was too much. I swear he went out of his way to be rude! What's up with that? If you have a problem with people using Groupons or Living Socials, then don't participate in them as a form of marketing -- don't take it out on the customers you are marketing to! I try a lot of new places with Groupons and Living Socials and more often than not I go back. Not this time. read more

I am the happiest person ever. Coming across this hidden gem was the best thing ever! I found this place a few months ago and finally made my way there yesterday. OMG!!! Here's this quaint little restaurant that I comfortably have dinner with my husband and the in laws. We all have special diets and CCL meets all of needs. And if you are wondering, yes the prices are very reasonable. You must try this place read more

Went here for the first time. Cute little place! I had the vegan cheesesteak. I never had seitan before, it was delicious! I looked, felt, and tasted just like chicken! Also had the gingerbread chai latte and the cherry coconut cake. Loved it all! I will def be back! read more

Really unique place. While the menu could be a bit larger with more selection, the food I've had the three times I went there has been terrific. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Newtown. The food is always consistently delicious, service great. Vegan bean burger salad and energy soup are great vegan items. The scallops with pasta are irresistible. The berry cobbler desert with crunchy crust and whipped cream is sinfully good. But the bathroom is outside the restaurant on another floor. It's worth it. The place is great. read more

This is my favorite place in Newtown! When we have friends visiting we always take them here for lunch, the food is always fresh and delicious and it has a fun quirky vibe. I am vegan and they have so many options to choose from (try the panini & burger!) there is also gluten free options. You can eat in or order take out. read more

I'm not a vegetarian, nor vegan - but I love Cafe Con Leche's soups (any of them!) and the quesadilla. Tight seating. read more

Varied menu with lots and lots of healthy stuff including vegan options. Try any of the soups, definitely the coconut layer cake, black bean burger. The Mexican food is tasty and fresh--everything here is fresh. Afterwards, go upstairs and shop for supercool toys. read more

This is not a bad spot. Although it isn't a place to blow your mind away, it does what it means to do, which is to satisfy your appetite with a simple meal. The place is very cute, and the service is friendly. Also plus, they warm their bread for you (the bread is not fabulous, but not bad). Note that the entrance is in the back. read more

How lucky are we to have been taken to this little hole in the wall (literally) by our Pennsylvania cousins! Not many places can please both vegetarians/vegans and "others", you know who you are :), but this place does just that. This review will only discuss the vegetarian items, but I can tell you the meat-eaters were plenty satisfied as well. We started our meal with the Sweet Potato Energy soup. It didn't particularly taste or look like it was made with sweet potatoes as the color was much darker than I had expected, but it was packed with flavor and perfect for a cold night. Mr. M Bethens had one of the specials - a tofu butterfly something or other - that was a work of art: black bean encrusted tofu served with mushrooms and caramelized onions over mashed potatoes with a crispy tortilla on top, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. I opted for a simpler dish - pasta with kale and mushrooms - that was very garlicky and delicious. No time for dessert but we'll be sure to stop by again when we are in town. read more

I so wanted to give this place more stars, but due to the service I could not. I was told this is a favorite so I was eager to try it, we got in the lady cleaned off our table and showed us too it, leaving the rag and spray on a table right next to us the whole time,our server came to get our drinks than for an extraordinary amount of time we waited for her to come back, we didnt even get a "do you need a minute" I got stir fry veggies with rice and shrimp, which was amazing but I couldent get past the service. I'm up to giving this place another try for the food but I hope the service improves. read more

Great casual find in the heart of Newtown. Every meal I've had there has been great, and the people are down to earth and friendly. Their chocolate layer cake is amazing; a huge slice that is great to share. Unless you can really pack away the food, I recommend sharing the dishes among several friends. Good to know: BYOB. not easy to find (entrance is at the rear of the building, across from Isaac Newton's entrance), not handicap accessible, small - groups of 6 or more will be cramped. read more

I love food from here. I love their vegetarian options. And the soups are great, definitely something to try. Averagely priced for this area. Food is always fresh and delicious. read more

Well... here's the story. Me and my girlfriend started coming here a few months ago and we love the lentil burgers. HOWEVER, they don't put enough mayo on the burgers so it's dry, but it's an easy fix just getting extra on the side. Anyway... today, rather than dining in, we got it to go. I came to pick up the order and asked for extra mayo on the side so we could actually enjoy our lentil burgers. The girl at the front asked the guy in the back for a side of mayo.. and he said they ran out. Really? Are you sure it's not because you want to save an extra nickel??? You're really gonna lie? That's bad business. There's no way you just randomly ran out of it. I even told the girl "ohhh wellll you know I can pay for it ya know, it doesn't have to be free, I get it" and she was just like sorry we ran out. He said we ran out. They LIED. And me and my girlfriend had disgusting dry lentil burgers and my day is ruined. So yeah, 1 star yelp review. You just lost a good customer. Never coming back. Liars don't get my hard earned money. Noooo sir. Maybe if you actually put enough mayo on your lentil burger then I would never have to get more on the side. I'm appalled. Hopefully my 1 star can get you down to 3.5 stars. I wonder how much potential business you'll lose if that's the case. You messed with the wrong guy! read more

One of my favorite places. The service is great and the food is amazing. Their vegan chocolate cake is to die for.

I've lived in the Newtown area my entire life and can't believe it took me so long to find out about this place! The atmosphere is pretty unappealing-it's in a basement and feels like one, but the food and service makes up for it. That being said, it's casual and BYOB. They have an extensive all vegan menu and a lot of vegetarian options as well, in addition to meat and fish options for the omnivores. I ate from the vegan menu and everything was great. My boyfriend had a tilapia dish and enjoyed his meal just as much as I did mine. Will definitely be returning. This is a must visit restaurant for vegetarians and vegans! You'll be amazed at all the choices! read more

This is a small, quaint wonderful little place that serves flavorful foods that you're not likely to find elsewhere in Newtown. If you enjoy trying some new flavors and are conscious about your health, then you'll want to check out their menu and give this place a try. Not ideal for huge parties since the restaurant has fairly limited seating. read more