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    Cafe Esme

    3.9 (78 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Merry S.

    Cafe Esme is a cute spot by our neighborhood. The owner was super cool and friendly. I got the vegetarian sandwich and he offered to put pesto on half of it me which was really good. A little taste of everything. A lot of locals stop by. I also like the chill vibe here. The coffee is good I got one of the special ones with butterscotch. I'm a sucker for sweet beverage. More like dessert coffee.

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    Federico G.

    This cafe seems to get a lot of mixed reviews: some say it's great, others say they had a terrible time? The place is decorated beautifully with background music that is not too loud and allows for conversation. Keep in mind that it is on the smaller side so they only have 3 tables insides. There's also sitting outside which might be nice based on weather. We got the Fountain of Youth smoothie and it tasted very natural and balanced. Nothing like those overly sugary blends you can get at some chains. They do have free WiFi and even dog treats if you stop by while walking your pupper :D

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    M T.

    We made a little stop here for an after-breakfast ending. It's been here for a while, but even though it is only a 10 min casual walk from our place, we had never ventured in. We ordered a latte and almond croissant to stay. (I am all about 'to stay' and have a meal on real dinner ware) The almond croissant was light and flaky with a thin layer of creamy frangipane inside. Not the most amazing (of course nothing compares to pastries in Paris FR) but for around here, light and tasty. The latte was delicious - rich and dark and creamy with a strong, but not too heavy, coffee taste - nutty and cocoaey. This was a 5- latte! The barista and cashier were extremely pleaaant and welcoming. We enjoyed this nice little reprieve on the comfy green sofa in the rear. (Bonus - the baristas are really good dancers - quite entertaining)

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    Kylie N.

    Such a cute place! I was first drawn into this place because I saw the cute decor on instagram last year and was finally able to visit. The workers were very nice and wearing their masks. Me and my boyfriend picked the Revitalize and Energizer juices and they both tasted so fresh and fruity. For food we both got the Bruschetta de Poulet Panini. I was so happy this was on the menu because I love bruschetta and it did not disappoint. The price was a bit steep but there was a lot on the plate and we were both full by the end! We were also able to relax on the pretty couches because there was no one else there. We went around 1pm on a Saturday. Overall a great experience and I will definitely visit again and try new things from the menu.

    Ritesh S.

    Amazing decor, cool vibe, friendly staff and nice strong brew. Ordered latte, iced americano and loved it. Definitely gonna skip bucks and come here for caffeine fix if i am in Newport mall.

    Krs M.

    Rose latte is perfection made by the friendly barista who was so kind enough to help me decide what to get as soon as I walked in. Thank you for the great and warm service

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    Sanjna S.

    This place has a very cute aesthetic, lovely outdoor space next to a park and delicious coffee but their food items really fall short (and expensive). I had high hopes for this spot and came by here with a few friends but their food was quite disappointing. Personally I had the strawberry crepes which was not soft at all, rathery rubbery texture and overwhelming sweet. I was hoping they would be able to accomodate and make a savory egg/cheese crepe but they didn't allow that, I ended up ordering egg whites and cheese on the side that ended up being extremely salty!! I was so unsatisfied with my meal. My friends had the bruschetta sandwich and meat one which they found rather mediocre as well - they comments were similar in that for the price point they weren't so impressive. Furthermore, the menu states the paninis come with plantain chips! Nobody gave any plantain chips and it was towards the end of the meal when we realized anyways, but why was that missed?! Overall very unlikely to make my way here again, there are many little cafes around JC, I didn't think this made a mark. At most the coffee was great but was hoping for much better food.

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    Mariam K.

    So pleasantly surprised with this adorable cafe! I love the location of it & the ambiance. The indoor area is a bit tight but it's nice they've got an outdoor area with tons of seating (& play area for kids). The sandwich I got with salmon&cream cheese tasted really really good and the latte was strong as well! Looking forward to trying more of their food menu items!

    "Filled" almond cream center?....Almond Croissant, $4 (good, but not worth it)
    Kristen G.

    Wanted to try the coffee here since it has such great reviews. Mine fell short. Delivery also took a long time. I'm not sure why. I ordered a large latte with almond milk ($0.75 more) and seamless made me choose a flavor, I didn't want one. I chose hazelnut, adds more to the cost. My latte was $6.25 for 16oz! Crazy! That's a medium at Starbucks btw. I also ordered a large cold brew for my boyfriend with almond milk ($0.75 extra) because seamless makes you choose a milk. And I ordered the almond croissant for $4 against my better judgement. What if I want coffee without milk or cream?? I wish that was an option and you didn't have to put it in special requests (which some places don't pay attention to). This is a Seamless issue though. Doesn't reflect my review.*** Anyway! The almond croissant turned out to be the best part of this order. It was a typical size croissant, nice and flaky. Soft and fresh. Not warm... if it was supposed to be? But I didn't mind. It said filled with almond cream. Mine was not "filled." But the almond center was sweet and tasty. Lots of toasted almond slivers on top. A little overpriced at $4 though. For that reason alone, I wouldn't order it again. My latte I thought would arrive hot since it didn't say iced. But it arrived iced! I also didn't get a hazelnut flavor...it was some strange super sweet minty syrup on the bottom that didn't mix in thank goodness because it was gross. I'm not sure what it was exactly but I don't want it again!! It's such a shame because I think the latte itself tasted pretty good, as long as I didn't accidentally sip some of the strange minty sugar syrup! Yuck. It was disgustingly too sweet. My boyfriends cold brew was $5.25...for 16oz. Again, that's a medium at Starbucks! This place is so overpriced!! Especially for Jersey City. Come on now. NYC prices. He said the cold brew is an "acquired taste." Something to get used to lol. I'm personally not a fan of it, it's ok but I've had better. I will not be reordering. Sorry. Glad others enjoyed their experience though!!! :)

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    Nicole W.

    Cafe Esme is a little touch of France in JC! This quaint cafe located on Marin Blvd makes everything from scratch and it smells sooo good inside!! I can't wait until the world returns to normal so you can experience the smell yourself! The staff is really awesome here and the atmosphere reflects it. The lighting is great if you're coming here to do work and there's sufficient work stations. I love the different takes from Lavender to Rose lattes because the taste was so different from anything I'd ever had! Definitely a Bushwick/Williamsburg feel of the arts which we need more of here! It's a very relaxing workspace and can't wait until your doors open again :)

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    Prianka S.

    Got the omelette with arugula salad and it was delicious! I loved the dressing that came with the salad, and the omelette had a bunch of vegetables and cheese. The matcha latte I got tasted really good too!

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    Kristina B.

    I was looking forward to having Cafe Esme again because when I first tried it at a Yelp event back in March, I was really pleased with the experience. Unfortunately, my recent visit was pretty disappointing. My boyfriend and I stopped in a few weeks ago and ordered what we had last time: breakfast wraps and cappuccinos. When we opened up the boxes, we thought we got the wrong order. The usual chunks of ham were replaced with thin slices and there were no greens at all. They tasted okay, but the comparison pics make me sad lol. Cappuccinos were also okay, definitely didn't taste as strong as we remembered. Unsure if maybe they ran out of ingredients or changed up their menu since our first visit in March. Hopefully the latter isn't the case because if it is, then I'd suggest skipping out on the food. Other than the food, the aesthetic of this cafe is really nice and seems like a great spot to get some work done. Parking is a little difficult to find, but not impossible. You might have to circle around a couple times.

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    Catherine H.

    Great food, great service, amazing food! Me and friends went and we had an amazing time will be visiting again! 10/10

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    AMAZING! Best breakfast ever. Everything cooked to order. Definitely coming back if I'm in the area

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    Food was so good and the service is incredible! The staff is so sweet! The food is fresh and the coffee is so delicious!

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    Mediocre coffee and charged me $4 for steamed oat milk. Usually every other coffee shops charge a dollar or two for just milk.

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    Delicious espresso, fresh croissants, friendly people, and contemporary clean boutique cafe decor. Will be back when I'm in the area.

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