Such a cute cafe! I planned to stop here with the help of Yelp reviews on our way to Liberty Science Center. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on gluten free bread...yay g-free options! It was great! I also ordered a side of French fries for the kiddo. The staff are friendly too. Lots of seating options and patrons are great at sharing the long tables. read more

Cafe Lafayette - Egg, cheese, bacon on gfree bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I rarely review a place from only a delivery order but in this case I had to. Breakfast & lunch place. Kitchen closes at 330pm; store either 4-5pm. Menu full of great choices, including vegan & healthier options. Also a few Korean dishes ( bulgogi, bibimbop etc.) Top quality ingredients prepared perfectly. Although your portions may be smaller than a typical diner the value is there and these are good enough ( healthy) portions. --The "ake your own omelet" was great with sourdough toast. Perfectly done --egg & cheese sandwich on brioche was great many coffee and beverage items. Wish I had a place like this in my neighborhood. I'd eat there ( at least) once a week. read more

I love their French toast. I always get "The Works." The egg sandwiches are great too.

Very spacious open new york style Cafe in downtown area of jersey city. It's clean and open inside with plenty of seating. The prices are decent given the area and the staff is pleasant . There's wife and bathrooms and handicap accessible I ordered the iced pumpkin spice latte and it was 5/5 very delicious and tasty. For food I got the breakfast burrito and meh wasn't to impressed. The ratio of potato to guac, sour cream and eggs is completely off with little to no flavor. There was so much potato in it every bite was potato lol would not recommend if you don't love potatoes like that. I would go back to try their other menu items just to see if there's something I like that suits my taste buds still I recommend it if you're in the area read more

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The staff is kind and helpful. The omelettes were good but could have used some spice. The location is open and airy. They have a water bowl for dogs. So you can bring your dog. Inside and outside seating. read more

We absolutely love this spot. Everyone who works here is always friendly and helpful. So far our menu favorites are the veggie omelette, veggie burger, parfait, and original bibimbap bowl. The cafe itself is a great space to work, read, or catch up. The lighting is bright and natural with many live plants. It's not too loud, dark, or cramped like some other coffee shops. read more

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This was our first stop when we moved back to the area. We were sent here on a recommendation and it did not disappoint. The eggs and bulgogi dish was incredible!! It's reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. The space is really nice and relaxing and clean. We love it here. Their menu is extensive too and lattes are so good! read more

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Excellent prices, portions, menu selection, and quality of ingredients. Clean, natural lit space with a relaxing vibe. Friendly service, daily specials, and A+ coffee (I had cold brew). Street parking down the street if lucky. read more

Cafe Lafayette - The California sandwich (grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, avocado on fresh bread) + House Salad only $13.95. Very tasty! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great food. Amazing service. If we lived near by I'd be here all the time. Not what you would expect for the neighborhood but an amazing find! Worth it if you are close by! read more

The food is great, love the breakfast burrito and bulgogi rice bowl! But the coffee is not my favorite in the neighborhood

Kid that took my order was rude and didn't put the lid on the coffee properly, causing it to spill onto my hand. He was rude as well. They have a minimum of $5 on cards. Inside table was sticky. I'll never go back there. Very disappointing since one of my neighbors highly recommended it. read more

Friendly and helpful team. Great food for a reasonable price. Spacious cafe that's great for studying, working or hanging out with friends. I've been to this place several times during my short stay in the neighborhood. The only constructive feedback I have would be to pay more attention to how takeouts are packed, especially if there's sauce involved because the sauce in my bao leaked through the cracks of the container and got all over my paper bag. This wouldn't have happened if the container was packed vertically instead of horizontally in the bag. Overall the food and service are great and I'd visit again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Cafe Lafayette - Chicken Teriyaki Bao Bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I don't know why this place has such good reviews. I must have ordered wrong items on the menu. Bulgogi cheese steak tasted like it was dipped in sugar. The french fries were somewhat crispy but lukewarm at best. Nuggets tasted like something from a frozen microwave you know that place read more

Love this place, always very well run and the staff is exceptional. The food is yummy too and it's at a good price! The smoothies are fresh and have simple ingredients. read more

Stopped in for the first time while visiting a friend who has a ceramic studio down the block. She recommended it as a good local place for lunch. Space is nicely designed and seating is spacious. I ordered a chicken teriyaki rice bowl...glazed grilled chicken plus lots of tasty veggies on a bed of rice with a dumpling added on the side. It was a satisfying dish and I' hope to be back to try more of the menu soon... read more

I've been wanting to try this place since my apartment is across the street. I ordered the bulgogi rice bowl and a large iced matcha latte. The bowl was pretty good and there was a good amount of bulgogi on it. The matcha latte wasn't as sweet as I'm used to but I added a little sugar and it was great. Pricing was on pat and the staff were really friendly. I'm looking forward to coming here more instead of driving to Dunkin or Starbucks. read more

Every neighborhood needs a friendly coffee/brekky spot and this new cafe definitely fits the bill. My boyfriend and I have been anxiously waiting for the opening of Cafe Lafayette and every time I stay over we would walk past to see when the brown paper in the windows would be gone. So I'm happy to say that they just had their soft opening this past week and so far it's delicious with really friendly staff. Right now for soft opening they're open 8-4 but I'm guessing that will change. The menu boasts handcrafted signature coffee blend, Cafe Lafayette, with a variety of milk choices to fit different diets. The food options are heavy on breakfasts with a large selection of egg sandwiches, open face toasts, fresh smoothies, pastries, and omelets. But they also have sandwiches, salads, and some signature items with rice bowls and tacos. There is definitely a nod to Korean/Asian fare with bulgogi tacos, Asian noodle soups, fried dumplings, and even bibimbap! We had the chicken teriyaki rice bowl and the bulgogi beef bowl. Both were bursting with flavor and large portioned. I also had an oat milk latte which was was great. One minor issue was they came with white rice when it said brown but it was so tasty we didn't care. There's also a small selection of to go snacks like chips and bottled tea/juice. Overall I was surprised st the large and diverse menu. Go support local JC and check them out. Welcome to the neighborhood, CL. We're so glad you're finally here :] read more

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They cafe is amazing ! The breakfast options are plentiful and the coffee never disappoints. Everything is well priced. Highly recommend.

I'd been once before when the cafe graciously hosted an adoption event outside the shop for the local animal shelter and I was happy to return the other weekend when I found myself in the area. I ordered the bao buns with bulgogi - so tasty! The meat was perfectly cooked and very flavorful, the veggies were fresh, and the bun soft. My boyfriend got the nachos with beef (also bulgogi) - he also enjoyed his dish and was pleased to see how much meat they added. He felt it was a good value for the add-on price. Service was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. There was seating for after we ordered available with no wait. read more

The food is consistently good. I don't like that they start cleaning at like 3:15 even though they close at 4, because you can't really eat when everything smells like cleaning chemicals, and it makes you feel unwelcome. Also I don't know if it's just me but all the workers seem incredibly stressed out. They are nice but they seem like they're seconds away from a mental breakdown at all times. It's not exactly a relaxing atmosphere. The udon noodle soup, the BLT with side salad, and all the smoothies are great. read more

Brand new cafe - nice interior with space to sit, eat and work. Currently in soft open, but beyond your regular coffee and pastries the menu looks REAL promising with specialty Rice Bowls, chicken & waffles, Bulgogi Cheesesteak sandwiches, etc... can't wait to work my way through this menu. read more

Cafe Lafayette - Cafe Lafayette - soft opening - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Well priced food and quick service. Love the space and it's a good staple to my neighborhood. Staff are super friendly as well :)

Great good and very nice staff. Clean place with lots of room to sit. Stopped here before going to liberty state park. Food was filling and fresh. Definitely recommend! read more

Cafe Lafayette - The Lafayette Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I love it here. They have the best smoothies and food portions!! They are also very kind and sweet they let you take your time and it is an all around great place to be at. If you're going to eat in it's good music as well! read more

Pumpkin spice Cappuccinos are good but nothing to rave about. Teriyaki bowl was just ok, not a lot of meat and mediocre flavor. Would try the bulgogi bowl to compare but chicken teriyaki wasn't as good as folks gas it up to be. Teri Teri in Union City has amazing chicken teriyaki and is only about a 10-15 min ride. They get points for convenience because these condo buildings don't really have many close options but food was just ok. More flavor and meat would be great. read more

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I live in the neighborhood, Cafe Lafayette has been such a wonderful addition. The food is top notch and the service is warm and welcoming. Pat the owner takes great pride in his work and it clearly shines through with the quality of everything on offer. I highly recommend the breakfast burrito which is so hearty and satisfying. Coffee is also some of the best I've ever had read more

Cafe Lafayette - Cafe Lafayette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Friendly spot with great service! the iced coffee was lovely. a lot of space for working, love the natural light

Great breakfast sandwiches and excellent service. Ordering online is easy and food comes out quick. The Lafayette on a croissant is particularly delicious. Only drawback is they close so early. read more

Have gone here for lunch which I already wrote about how amazing the spicy chicken sandwich is but now im back for breakfast and wow! Ordered a taylor ham egg and cheese wrap (which btw not many places in JC make these). The eggs were so fluffy, it was amazing. Also got the lafayette breakfast wrap with mikes hot honey. SO GOOD. This will be our staple breakfast sandwich spot, I can already tell. Friendly staff as well. Everyone always smiling, saying hi. read more

Cafe Lafayette - The lafayette breakfast sandwich on a wrap (the most fluffy delicious eggs!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I've tried 3 different items on their menu and I enjoyed the first two. I wasn't a fan of the 3rd item, it wasn't what I was expecting. They are on the pricer end and some are worth it but others I am questioning them. They don't have a physical menu just one in the shop and the ones posted here by another Yelper and on Google. They use Instagram but aren't keeping up with it. In the beginning they would share what the special of the day were but you have to go to the shop to see what they are. I'll still go back because there are other items I would like to try hopefully they are tasty and worth the price. read more

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High quality coffee shop. Great environment with very clean and delicious food. It shows through the employees who always brighten up my day ! read more

amazing option in an area devoid of good food options. i find myself coming back to this spot often. i've had the breakfast burrito, chicken sandwich, the california, and sausage egg and cheese. the california has been my favorite so far, but every option has been top notch. the coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice are great picks as well. only minor nitpicks (still 5 stars); a bit pricey, and i wish they were open tuesdays! this is a top option for good eats in the area and is a must try! read more

Beautiful location, good service and yummy food. I had a matcha and an egg and cheese wrap. I'll go back!

My bf and I just moved to an apartment nearby and we've already visited 4 out of the 7 days we've been here! Breakfast sandwiches are yummy and quality coffee. Staff are friendly and try to serve you as a fast as they can. I already witnessed the owner twice and you can really see that he cares about making this place special for his customers. I simply appreciate seeing people still care. read more

Great service and great food. A lot of basic Cafe food with Korean influenced bites thrown in. Go for the Korean based items and you'll see what really makes them special. The chicken and waffles are amazing. read more

The egg and cheese sandwich with a hashbrown inside . Good food and good prices. Can't wait to try more.

Highly recommend Cafe Lafayette for a casual breakfast. The croissant option on a breakfast sandwich was soooo good. Staff is kind. The place takes cleanliness to a new level! I now want to stop by for lunch. read more

Great coffee and food, friendly staff, and the whole place is always clean. We come here often on weekends and always look forward to stopping by! read more

Everything on the menu has been stellar - thank you for bringing life to this pocket of communipaw!

Such a great addition to the neighborhood with a great selection of food options and friendly staff.