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    Cafe Sophia

    3.3 (59 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Breakfast The Monroe Sandwich Breakfast

    $40 DOLLARS??? For two of these (1 WITHOUT bacon) and two cappuccinos and tip. Hoboken prices are out of control.

    The Sophia Sandwich Breakfast
    Margarita R.

    It wasn't great but satisfied the need for breakfast. When I think of a egg and cheese sandwich, I think of the being egg scrambled and that's not the case. Make sure to request that if you're looking for that! I also ordered the americano coffee that was on the bitter side. Overall, I probably wouldn't return.

    Egg + cheddar + bacon on croissant
    Penelope H.

    I went here on Saturday morning with my partner and our dog. Reviewing the menu on their bench, we quickly grabbed the single outdoor table once it freed up. We were left to clean the table ourselves, and while waiting on my order to be completed I brought used napkins, cutlery, and plates one by one into the cafe. We settled on breakfast sandwiches and coffee to start our day. Egg and Cheese Croissant: My partner ordered his with cheddar and bacon, while I chose provolone and added mushrooms and avocado. I found the croissants to be light and extremely flakey. My one complaint is that they were leaking oil from the base. The mushrooms were raw and thick cut - from the additional cost I expected them to be sauteed, seasoned, anything. Iced Mocha with Oat Milk: Although we were eating in, the drink was prepared in a plastic cup. I asked easy on the ice, but it was filled the brim. Chocolate syrup was poured over the milk and ice, proceeded to sink into the crevice of the plastic cup, and later stirring and shaking was no use to mix it. The coffee was poured in last, but ultimately a quarter of it splashed off the surface of the ice and on to the counter. In the end, the drink tasted like cold oat milk. Cappuccino with Oat Milk: This drink lacked the balance and complexity that makes a good cappuccino. It was overly acidic. Oatmeal Cookie: Great size for the price. Overly sweet and lacked the textural interest that I seek in a good oatmeal raisin cookie. As we were leaving, the owner hurried out grumbling, calling his two female staff bimbos. Not a great impression. Overall, for all of the choices in Hoboken for coffee and breakfast, I would not recommend Cafe Sophia. I also recommend looking at other places who are transitioning to environmentally friendly alternatives (e.g. biodegradable straws) or at the very least not using single use plastics for drinks to stay.

    We found it on their grand opening day!
    Jim J.

    Great service on opening day and the sandwiches we got were outstanding. I ordered off menu (whoops) and got peppers and eggs on a long roll and it was great. My better half ordered "The Monroe" without the sriracha mayo which was also delicious. They serve Lavazza coffee and it's really nice to get coffee served in an actual coffee cup for a change. I spoke with the owner and his inspiration was all the little Italian coffee shops he remembered from growing up in Hoboken and they really did a great job of blending that feeling with the modern coffee shop. Limited outside seating for now, with 7 2-top tables inside.

    Simple menu
    Nicholas G.

    Stumbled on this small breakfast spot a few saturdays ago. It is a small corner cafe but also has a few tables to sit down and eat in if you want. The one issue off the bat was that it was kind of smokey in there. The kitchen it pretty much behind the counter so the smoke comes into the table area. Maybe they need to improve the vent. The other issue is there is one guy running the show so sometimes you have to wait for service. He takes orders, brings food to tables, and cashes people out. Probably need one more person to help out. As for the food it wasnt anything spectacular. The nutella croissant was stale and tasted a day old. The egg mozzarella cheese sandwich on a croissant was ok but not the best in town. I don't really have a crazy urge to come back but if I am in the area and dying from hunger I would come. Otherwise there are better places.

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    The paninis were delicious and the croissant is so perfect. The delivery was prompt and the food was yummy.

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    Cozy coffee shop using lavazza coffee. had egg cheese on roll and it was pretty good. good service, clean, left me alone while eating!

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    Limited drink menu but lots of seating. They have a lot for their food menu but I didn't try anything.

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    Thank you to friendly staff, cute little place, great coffee, delicious sandwiches and great hot chocolate!

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