It's easy to miss this place from the outside when driving by but They completely removed the inside and it looks beautiful! Hookah still is great as it always has been every time I visit. The coffee/espresso bar is really nice looking. It's huge with lots of high top chairs to sit in. They have tons of tvs and music playing. A whole section of board/card games to play. The drink menu is huge with tons of options. I had a snickers latte iced and it was so good. My friend had the ying yang cappuccino and also loved it! 2 item minimum per person. The server we had was incredibly friendly and attentive. We went around 8:30pm on a Friday and was the perfect time. I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Jasmine was the nicest server and made some great suggestions on which flavor hookah to get. Enzo helped us set up the hookah and made sure it was working correctly. Both of them made our experience at cafe ra excellent. The strawberry lemonade was excellent and the tables were socially distanced. Was a cute spot for hanging out. read more

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Hookah, and tea are a great combination. The place does not allow alcohol which is fine but good to know in advance. Would go back read more

I love this place, absolutely one of the best shisha places around. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the shisha is always done the way you like it. When the temperature permits they offer outdoor seating for those who like to sit outside as well, they offer games to play and a generally welcoming ambiance. read more

I have been here multiple times, it is an okay spot, not that great. They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice during the warmer nights. Inside the tables are pretty small and there is reserved seating when you have a larger group. They have a good sized parking lot around the venue as well. This place also offers card and board games that you can use when you are there. Pros: - Plenty of seating (inside and out) - Staff are friendly - Prices are pretty regular - Constantly come around with fresh coal Cons: - Not a clean establishment - Service is pretty slow - Hookah's sometimes do not work, but are replaced read more

Cafe Ra - Mango melon mint in a grape fruit - Hookah Bars Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Small but super legit hookah bar in Old Bridge. They have a parking lot so you usually don't have to worry too much about parking. They have a wide variety of drinks and an espresso machine for fancy coffee. They start up the hookah for you and it seems like pretty high quality. The place is kind of small and can get cramped, but they don't pump the music super loud and have large screen TVs in the background. This place is cash only so be aware of that, but they also have an ATM inside. It's a cozy place good for a smaller party. You can chat and enjoy some good drinks while smoking high quality hookah. The service isn't the most prompt but still above average. Pricing is average but I have definitely been to worse hookah places that try to overprice their hookah. I did enjoy the Cafe Ra House Special, it was smooth and flavorful. Positives: + Variety of drinks (espresso machine) + High quality hookah Negatives: - Cash only (with ATM inside) - Can be crowded inside Recommend: + Cafe Ra House Special read more

Best customer Service and friendly staff very nice hookah and drinks all the atmosphere perfect

This place is an absolute joke. I remember coming here 2 years ago. This shoddy little "hookah lounge" has 2 "VIP" sections for 6 or more people. On the table are "reserved" signs. When we got there they told us our party of 3 could not sit on the leather couches because we did not have enough people, even though the place was dead. We agreed to sit at the regular tables and the service was awful. No one came out to serve us for at least 15 minutes. Two years later it's the same exact story unfortunately. Before we even walked in, the owner and his party were sitting outside giving us unwelcoming stares. My party of 3 sat down on the leather couches, just like 2 years ago. After 15 minutes the waitress comes over and tells us we have to move because we are not a party of 6. There is clearly not enough business in the place to warrant this. We ask if we can sit there until they get a "party of 6." They tell us we cannot and the other VIP section is reserved for the owner. Then the owner tells us the same thing, even after we ask him to accommodate us and we would be willing to move if they got a big party in. He said no. This guy clearly does not know how to do business. He would rather send money out the door, then let us sit in his laughable "VIP" section while the place was dead. He just lost 3 customers for life. Also the decor in the place looks like someone's basment. There are crappy little wooden tables for "average customers" to sit at (not VIP). The leather couches and dim lighting add to crap atmosphere. Do yourself a favor, take a drive 10 minutes down the road to New Brunswick. There are real hookah bars in that area. I will never go here again. read more

Great enviornment to smoke hookah at with friends, family or a large group of people. Staff is very friendly, quick and they 100% care about the service and quality of the hookah. Coals are brought lightning fast with no problems. Wide variety of flavors with many different options available. Drink menu is vast with different offerings ranging from coffee to soft drinks. Seating is perfect and music is played at the perfect volume. 100% recommend. A+. Don't miss out ! read more

We found this place by accident and it's a hidden gem. Had an awful experience at a local restaurant up the street and stumble upon this place. Glad we did as it cheered us up. The young lady that works there NICOLE ROCKS!!!Her customer service is A-1. Def check this place out, they don't serve alcohol nor no BYOB but who cares, this place is fantastic! P. s. I met the owner so humble and down to earth! read more

Love Cafe Ra! Great atmosphere to hang out for a date night or chill with friends. They have great drinks and the hookah is so good! Service is always great and the place is very clean! read more

Honestly this places isn't all that great. Me and my friend came here two times and ordered the watermelon mint. The quality of the hookah isn't good at all plus you have to order a drink with it. I guess you can say this place has a "chill" vibe, but to be honest it is only "chill" because it's quiet even on Friday nights. We've even seen people bring there laptops as they smoke with the two times we've been here. The place is also really small and there's some seating outside but you're just facing the parking lot / street. But of course everyone is different so if you like that type of vibe this is the place for you, but again from my experience the hookah wasn't good. The only reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars and not 1 is because the staff was friendly. read more

By far the best hookah lounge in the area, Hookah's are clean and last for awhile, owner and staff are super nice and friendly, they have a wide variety of espresso drinks to different teas and chai's and soft drinks! Definitely a really chill spot, and music is perfect volume, coals are brought out super quickly which is definitely a bonus! I highly recommend this hookah lounge! read more

Hands down the best shisha place in the area, and I've frequented all of the ones around the central NJ / Edison area. Place is always clean, music/noise is never at an unreasonable level, and the shisha always tastes great. Can't beat the friendliness of the waitresses either. read more

Small Cozy cafe with a nice atmosphere. The wait staff and service is attentive unlike some other hookah bars. I have had wraps from there before which I had no complaints. The hookah is very good even though they don't use natural coal, they use quick light but they do it right. The owner is very friendly and will walk around or sit with you and make sure everything is going well. read more

Definitely my favorite hookah place around! Over the years it has gotten pretty packed from when I started coming here, but that just proves to you how good of a business it is. The waitress Michelle, is so sweet and literally knows my order every time I come in. The owner is a young guy who is always there to make sure everything is running smoothly, he is very nice and welcoming. I have personally complimented him a few times on his cafe because it truly is run differently. I remember having issues with my hookah and he just took it back and let me choose a different flavor free of charge. The hookah here is reasonably priced, it is A LOT cleaner from any other hookah places in the area which is a big PLUS! As for the men who bring out the hookahs they constantly are walking around making sure your hookah is okay. This type of service you cannot find anywhere. They are cash only unfortunately, so bring cash or use their ATM machine. During the summer time they have outdoor seating which is really refreshing on a beautiful spring/summer night. Im sorry but if you have any bad reviews about this place you obviously did not speak to the owner who would've made your experience better, or I just personally think you were paid to bash on the cafe because it is stealing business :) . read more

After moving From Brooklyn where there are tons of Hookah places I was disappointed that there were not many near me in NJ UNTIL I found this spot. It's everything I can ask for. Great hookah and the staff and owner are very friendly. Great for groups and great if you just want to get out and relax! read more

One of the worst places and pathetic hospitality. The hookah was not up to the mark. The coffee is said to contain steamed milk and there was none. The ridiculous part is the tip that is included in the bill. There is also some stupid thing of 2 minimum orders per person or you ll end up paying $2 each. I would never go back even if it is the only hookah lounge in the world. read more

Great atmosphere and a good time. The best sheesha I've had in a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time.

Best spot in the area. Prices are good, staff is good. Flavours are better than anything in the area.

Definitely my favorite hookah spot around. Its a nice and chill spot to sit and chat with friends. The hookah is great, the owner is super nice as well as the people who work there. Michelle is amazing, she always knows my order every time i go and if theres ever a problem with my hookah they'll fix it right away. Ive been coming here for years and will continue coming here. read more

First time going to a hookah lounge and I must say that first time is a charm. What made it a great experience was the wait staff. They were very friendly and attentive. Even the owner came by and made sure that everything was okay. The place is very inviting, very clean, and very comfortable. I would recommend this place to first timers as well as people who frequent other hookah lounges. Looking forward to going back. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to just hanging out, relax, and enjoy our day off of work. We decided to try Cafe Ra and we were nothing but impress. Daisha was delightful. She provided quick service and contributed to the friendly atmosphere. We recommend the mocha raspberry truffle latte and the chai tea! The hookah was tasty and smooth. Definitely will return! read more

Best hookah in Central Jersey! The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is friendly and attentive. Great for a night out or just a relaxing evening with friends. read more

I've never smoked hookah before but my friend suggested we try this place out. It was small and cozy, with a nice relaxed atmosphere. We were seated immediately and given menus and told about the two item (drink) minimum. We ordered our drinks, a chia tea and raspberry lemonade. So good! We didn't know much about what kind of hookah to order and our waitress Nami made a few suggestions. I don't remember what we got exactly but it was fun and yummy! I got to hang out with my friend for a couple of hours in a calm relaxed place and just have a good time. There was a mix of younger people and groups of older regulars chatting and playing cards. Tons of TVs, lots of drink options and for a great price! Totally coming back. read more

One of the best places I have been to. Very friendly and the hookah is great and the prices are way better the any other place I have been to before. Place is always clean and it's the best to chill at after a long hectic day at work. read more

Used to be a great hangout. recently went back for the first time in a couple years. Was treated poorly the first time, but cause of my history there decided to give it another try. Second time was even worse. As a group of 3 we got there 7pm on a Saturday there were exactly two customers there so we asked to sit on the couches and were told they were only for groups of five or larger. Being that the place was empty we asked to sit there acknowledging that if a group or 5 or more came in we wouldn't hesitate to move. Another group of 3 comes in and now we were asked to move for them!! All while there was an empty couch sitting next to us .Which we were informed was reserved for the owner. When asked to speak to the owner he wasn't even there. We were there about an hour and no one came around to blow out or replace our coals once. Now after being harassed about the seating in a still half empty café, we asked for the check, which conveniently has gratuity included on it. Being that we were treated so poorly we disagreed with the 21% tip that had been added and spoke with the tardy, ego-maniac owner who didn't flinch at his bogus policy. WILL NOT BE BACK HERE EVER AGAIN and would never recommend it to anyone from now on!!! Save your money! there are much better places in the area. read more