One of the better egg tarts in the area! Super friendly service. Street parking only! Cafe is cute and cozy & offers quick bites! read more

Café Mauro - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Very large portions for the sandwich we chose. We had a ham, egg, and cheese sandwich and I could only eat 1/2 and took the rest home for later. I also got a cannoli to split and share later too. I would have loved to try more of their various pastries (perhaps we will get to visit again sometime). My cafe latte was strong - I ended up taking it home too because I was full from the sandwich. I do wish they would have updated the 1 small menu with accurate prices (though the prices were still reasonable). Staff were friendly. Note: If you park on the main street at the cafe, there are old fashioned coin meters (for Monday-Saturday). read more

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Finally made it to this small town Cafe. Parking is a little rough but well worth it. Everyone working there were so nice and helpful. It could be a little tight but not uncomfortable. Looks like all pastries are made on premises. We started with a couple of cappuccinos, accompanied with a pastel de nata. I got mine with Nutella. This was my first time having one and will not be my last. Great small treat. For breakfast, I got a Taylor Ham, egg and cheese on a Portuguese roll. The bread was so soft and the sandwich was perfectly portioned and equally tasty. Another small, local, gem that I'm glad that I've found. read more

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My husband and I found this great little Portuguese cafe that serves pastries and hot sandwiches! A great place to grab lunch with seating inside or outside. The owner is very friendly and so is the staff. We love visiting Portugal so to be able to get a little taste of Portuguese cafe food locally is always a treat! read more

Can't express how delicious this place is. I think they cook up some of the best Portuguese sandwiches and steak sandwiches in the area. If I could move to Portugal just to eat their food for the rest of my life I would, but I can't so this place comes to a close 2nd on that list. The ambiance is just a small little neighborhood cafe. There's nothing special about the look of the place. The cafe only had a few seats, but there are always seats available. Not because the food isn't delicious, but they have a lot of stop ins and pick ups. The service is amazing, the owner is extremely nice and not pushy when providing recommendations. She's not just trying to earn a dollar. I love coming here and will continue to come here always for their food and great service. read more

Café Mauro - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Great service, great food, great prices! Everyone was so welcoming and the pastels de nata were amazing. Will definitely visit again when in NJ read more

I met a work colleague here the other day as we were looking for someplace to set up for the afternoon prior to an evening event. I ordered espresso and it was excellent. I then ordered a chicken sandwich with grilled peppers and onions, it was very very good. The Cafe is constantly busy and there are teenagers everywhere because I'm guessing there is a high school near by. The bathroom was impeccably clean! read more

Café Mauro - Grilled Chicken with Peppers and Onions - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Great pastel de Maya's. Friendly staff and bakery items. If you're in north Arlington, don't miss out on this hidden gem

Great spot for a quick bite and coffee. Owner is super nice. I've had the ham sandwich the coffee a bunch of the sweet treats. All were very good. I would be here 3 times a week if I lived close. read more

I love this place, I stoked by once before and decided to go back again. They have a delicious walnut cake that is to die for, blends well with the coffee and the pieces are ginormous! Please, don't downsize the portions just because I'm mentioning it here, this is the reason why I'm going back again this week for more portions! They're pastries are amazing! The coffee is great and the ladies are so nice. If you're craving coffee with desserts, this is the place go!! read more

Café Mauro - Time for sweets!! - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

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Awesome quick bite spot! Love it Kind staff, great vibe overall, bit of a hidden gem I will say read more

Café Mauro is a cozy, welcoming spot in North Arlington that's perfect for a casual breakfast, lunch, or coffee break. The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, with Portuguese-style sandwiches and pastries that really stand out. Every bite feels homemade, and the portions are generous without being overwhelming. read more

This is your typical small Portuguese bakery but with a twist. They have some fun options for their custard cups including red velvet, chocolate and Nutella. The regular custard cups are delicious are their own too, probably one of the best in town. They lost a star only because they do run out of them fairly quickly and they don't make more during the day. Parking is limited to the street but it's easy enough to find something. Coffee is great, they also offer açaí bowls and breakfast sandwiches. The women behind the counter are nice too, very accommodating. It's definitely a small spot and can fill up quickly on weekend mornings, I'd get some goodies to go and enjoy at home. Don't forget to grab a multigrain croissant, they're delicious! read more

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Strange, making my order, the woman spoke to me in English, but when I went to pay the bill, she spoke exclusively in Portuguese. Did she forget how to speak English or did she play dumb and overcharge me? I ordered an 10 dollar sandwich and took a soda out of the fridge. The bill was close to $17. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Amazing food & service. My husband and I enjoy coming to this cozy café on the weekends for a relaxing breakfast together.

I've been trying to go to local coffee shop and I came across to this place. The place is not too big and not too small. When I first came in, there was a bunch of I believe high school kids and the employee was quite friendly. I was so excited because of the many good reviews that people wrote on here. I ordered their cappuccino, iced latte, pastel de nata, pastel de nata nutella, ham egg and cheese sandwich and the brownie cupcake! Their cappuccino was good, even without sugar. When I took a sip, the sweetness from the whipped cream and dash or cinnamon was a perfect mixture with the coffee. The pastel de nata (original and with Nutella) was super good! Also the brownie cupcake is so good, it's chewy and crispy on top. The ham egg and cheese was good also, the bread is not dry (atleast the one I got) overall, it's good! I highly recommend for people to stop by and give it a try! I definitely will be back. read more

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What a terrible experience. From the service, to the food, to the attitudes from the staff. The prices, the wait times. Just don't. read more

Came across this place while getting my bf's car fixed in the auto shop across the street. Haven't had Portuguese food in a while so I was down to try this. We went inside and there was a QR code to scan on your phone to see the menu online. There's a plastic divider and sanitizer at the cashier for covid safety measures. My bf and I shared the grilled steak sandwich with egg and wow that was so good. We both took a bite and nodded at the same time like "dang this steak is seasoned different" lol. I also got the pastel de nata, which is pretty much an egg tart. Last time I had this was in Lisbon and I taking a bite of it just gives me such nice memories. We stayed there for a while, luckily they have outdoor seating and the weather is nice to just sit at a cafe. This is a bit of a drive from where we live, but I highly recommend it if you're craving quick, affordable, and good Portuguese food read more

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I have no pics because we ate it all too fast. Brought home some pastel de nata and they were delicious also brought home some sugar dusted soft cake/bread bun, dont know the nMe but was also amazing. Sad it took me so long to try here but glad because now Ill be there too much ! read more

Great portuguese food, coffee and sweet treats but not a lot of choices for savory food.

Nice place for coffee and snacks. It's a Portuguese place so coffee as sweets are the signature of this place. Other options are available. I prefer it than the DD across the street with a bunch of people standing by while the tables are dirty. read more

Turning 75 years old was made much easier, let me rephrase, was made GREAT by having a gathering of close family and friends at Mauro's Café in Carle place. This was our second time gathering at Café Mauro for a party and for the second time the food was perfect. Although a large group we were allowed to order anything we wanted off the menu. Lisbeth, our lovely server, did a wonderful job. All orders were perfect, served hot and served with humor and grace. The food was so outstanding that we had to give a standing ovation to the chef who was shocked but I hope realized how amazing he is. Anthony, the manager, coordinated the entire party also perfectly with a joy in seeing it go so well with everyone having a great time. Especially the birthday girl who let loose with just a little of their powerful sangria. Thanks also to Joe, the owner, whose care about quality and good service is infectious. Café Mauro does not cut corners and is highly recommended! Go and enjoy. read more

I must say I was pretty impressed with their custard cups! Flaky, more custard than I usually have for a filling and the first bite has a perfect crunch to it.....it was delicious and I will definitely come back......BUT THERE'S A TWIST.........wait for it..... They have NUTELLA custards and YES it's a must try. They still have the taste of a regular custard cup but the Nutella is somewhat added in the middle more on the bottom....it was delish! I need to come back and try the other stuff on the menu but when I have a crave for custards I'm definitely coming back here. All street parking....it's definitely worth a trip!!! Also credit card and cash is accepted...... $1.50 regular custard cup and $1.75 for nutella custard. So happy it was open in the evening. read more

Café Mauro - Store front....on the corner of Belmont Ave - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

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My wife saw Café Mauro on the way to pick up some Portuguese BBQ from the Fire Pit right down the street. I didn't stop by there yet myself, so my review is solely on the custard cups she brought home and I have to say these are some of the best I've had in a long time. Typically we go all the way into Newark to buy these extremely addictive desserts, so you can imagine how happy I am that she found this place... The wife picked up two different cups, the regular and another I never even seen offered before - nutella! Both types of cups were excellent, perfectly crispy, thick, and flakey crusts. The custard itself had a bit more egg than I am used to, however had a great flavor. The addition of nutella in the cups was a great modification to a classic. I am going to pick up custard cups from this location going forward and save myself the trip into downtown Newark in the future! read more

Café Mauro - Custard cups - regular & Nutella (whhhhhat?!?!) - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

I had come here in the morning after a workout, and was very curious and intrigued to try their pasteis de nata, but wanted something more substantial for breakfast. I opted for their ham and egg breakfast sandwich on a Portugese croissant. Unfortunately, I as not impressed. The "croissant" was extremely dry and the top was burnt. I understand that Portugese croissants vary greatly from your typical buttery and flaky French croissant, but this was so dry I had to order a cup of water to swallow the sandwich down. The espresso and pasteis de nata really saved my dining experience. I've yet to try their other pastries, but perhaps I'll stick to those instead of actual food. read more

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Dirty, unsanitary conditions, angry owner, awful experience. Don't waste your time or money!

The place is infested with pests! The pasta primavera was dry and salty. They serve smoked salmon and poached eggs. The salmon was old, and they were rude. read more

worth a try! good food good ambiance - good service. Don't be confused with the LA cafe Mauro

Great service and food. Typical Portuguese style sandwiches, desserts, cafe, and snacks. Sandwich portions are a decent size and very affordable so you can try everything. Including their fresh baked rolls, desserts, and don't forget their traditional pastel (custard). Satisfied clientele constantly walking into this place. Great turnover and you know the food is constantly moving and it's all fresh. Will definitely return. read more

This review is for the pastel de nata. BANGING. They taste like melty creme brulee custard tarts. I love the burntness on the tops. read more

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Walked in and it smelt like awesome. There were people eating.. there are a small amount of tables in there. Very Mom and popish place. The prices are fair and the cake slice I got was huge! Just take a look! And the cake taste awesome!!!! Will be back for the food. Everyone had smiles on their faces it seemed like a well liked place! SEE YOU SOON CAFÉ MAURO! read more

Café Mauro - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

I love this little shop. The breakfast is good, and it's not premade, it's always fresh. The coffee is very good. I've had the acai, my companions have had the tosta mista (grilled ham and cheese), pastel natas, and other pastries. It's small so it can get a little crowded especially around lunch time, since the high schoolers across the street come to eat... but it's still a nice vibe. Everyone here is friendly read more

Café Mauro - Acai bowl - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

They expanded and have a seating area! They also offer savory snacks like a chicken puff pastry for your grab and go meals! Lots of Italian cookies and desserts as well as made to order sandwiches! Yum! Great place to stop by to grab breakfast or lunch! read more

This used to be our favorite coffee shop in North Arlington until we lived there. The whole place used to be the size of it's kitchen now and they made it very cool by adding the seating space. It's a very nice cute coffee shop which not many people know about. The owner and the people who work here are all very warm and friendly. We loved the coffee and would try different accompaniments to go along with it. The nutella tart and the Portuguese roll were my favorites. Will definitely visit again whenever we are in that locality. read more

Café Mauro - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

I'm new in town and checked out this bakery today. I was excited. The cappuccino and Nutella custard cake were excellent. But I had one complaint when I walked in, and there were two other older ladies there. And I completely forgot about my mask (since it's not mandatory), and those ladies complained about me in Portuguese, and I was told I needed to put on my mask before ordering. I didn't mind.. until two minutes later, four other people came in maskless but weren't told to put theirs on. It made me feel uncomfortable questioning why I was made I put on a mask, but not the rest of the patrons in the bakery. read more

Tiny little neighborhood coffee shop/cafe. Pleasantly surprised as I stubled upon this place today. Had a couple of pastries here. Cheesecake was really delicious as was the Portugeuse custard pie. For me a great alternative to that coffee shop from Seattle. I prefer to support the independents when possible! Will def be back for another try. read more

Café Mauro - Desserts Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Since moving out of Harrison, we always hoped for a Portuguese/european bakery to open up closer without the annoyance of driving into Newark/Kearny area and Cafe Mauro is the answer. They recently extended their dining room which makes things a whole lot better for everyone! They have about 5-8 tables now ranging from 2 to 4 seats each -- perfect! Recommended Items: Tosta Mista. Pasteis de Natas com Nutella -- yep, Nutella! Knock it down with a Compal and cafe -- you're golden for the rest of the day. Perfect start. read more

After a day on the road for work, I was looking for a place to grab some java and a sweet treat since I had a large lunch and was not looking to have dinner really. The shop is super cozy and the lady who took care of me was super nice. Ordered a large latte and a "Portugese cookie", as she described it to me. It was a pastry I have had before at another latin american bakery and for the life of me cannot remember what it is called. But it was plenty delicious. The coffee was absolutely amazing as well. There were signs in the shop for wi-fi, however, the information here indicates there isn't any and I did not ask if they actually did have wi-fi. If they do, this place would be epic to do work at since they aren't booming busy like a Starbucks or Panera. read more

Stoped in real quick didn't have a problem looking for parking, fyi 1 quarter =1 hour parking on the street. i got an egg, ham & cheese sandwich, The cheese was melted all over the sandwich and it was so good! I also had a Portuguese croissant and it was absolutely amazing lightly sweet, it was my first time trying it & I think ill be order it a lot more often! The Sandwich came with chips and i was caught off Gaurd but I was happy because I was looking for chips and thought they didn't have any, it's like they read my mind! Super sweet employees, my order was up fast and the prices where fair Deff be back! read more

Friendly staff, clean and inviting and the food wow so much to choose from. I enjoy coming here for a nice break and in the summer you can have a seat outside. Better than the big chains so worth checking out this local stop. read more

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