so cute, so dog friendly, great food for humans and dogs, would go again, would bring my mom :) read more

Small corner venue kinda off the beaten path in New Brunswick. This is a dog friendly cafe that serves good food for people & a nice dog friendly menu for dogs. Good vibes, good energy, very friendly & accommodating staff. They offer standard dishes for a cafe, both breakfast & lunch menu, treat & snacks for all, & water bowls for dogs. They give them complimentary treats & a toy that they can keep. A very friendly & comfortable environment. They have a policy about no aggressive dogs, which is good, but they also don't automatically react just because your dog barks while getting used to the environment. We had the breakfast bowl, a bacon, egg, & cheese (not pictured), & lemonade. Our puppy had Ziba's Beef Bowl. My recommendation would be get the Breakfast Bowl with no or less onions. They were a little overpowering. Grades: Breakfast Bowl: A Bacon, Egg, & Cheese: A Lemonade: A+ Espresso: A Ziba's Beef Bowl: B *Based upon how much of it he ate & seemed to enjoy it* read more

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It makes me so happy that there are a lot of (newer) coffee shops in New Brunswick. I found this café on yelp, of course, and based on the wonderful reviews, I decided to check it out! They do have a small parking lot. But only a few cars can fit there. However, there was a ton of street parking available. I was able to park right next to the café. There are a lot of resident parking so just read the signs. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I got a macchiato for my husband and he enjoyed it. My friend and I had a light breakfast there and park ourselves on the comfy, small purple couch. The decor is warm and inviting and on one wall they have a ton of photos of furry friends. (Doggies) I ordered an egg and cheese on a croissant and a chai latte with coconut milk. I really wanted to get the Matcha, but apparently the Matcha is premade and pre-sweetened. (Nope, not for me). I like that if you dine in, they give you a real mug or a glass but if you're taking it to go, you can also bring your own cup. I think more cafés and coffee shops need to do this as there's too much plastic trash out there! One of my favorite café offers a small discount if you bring your own cup! Anyways! Service was really great, quick, and the baristas were friendly and honest. I liked the vibes and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't mind returning here! read more

Friends Cafe - Inside - tons of tables and places to work! - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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I came across Friends Cafe on tik tok, my girlfriend and I decided to try it out but also had my special furry puppy. This place is super amazing & pet friendly. They have a menu for all your furry friends :) I love how they have seating outside & inside. They also bring your pets dish to you & your dish as well. Service is delightful, the staff are super sweet & have an amazing customer service skills. The owner is also very kind, you can see tell he cherishes his customers & even his workers. Food & coffee was pleasant ! I had ordered a Nutella waffle, it was really good! If you're a big fan of sweet stuff this is for you. They did put a lot of Nutella which was ok for me, I'm not a big fan of sweets but if you like Nutella, then give it a try !! I also order hash browns , I love how they made it very crunchy & not soft at all. The drink I ordered was an ice caramel latte with oat milk & coconut cold foam, I love coconut so I definitely had to give that a try, wasn't sweet & definitely tasted the strong coffee which I love. My partner tried the ice matcha with coconut cold foam, the matcha wasn't so bad but it tasted more sweet than green. Overall amazing drinks. FYI, I ordered a steak bowl from the furry menu for my shipoo & wow he loved it! They give you a toy with it & some treats :) I guess he can yelp with me too !! Haha. Amazing experience here & kind people at Friends Cafe! I would come here again! 10/10 read more

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First visit this morning, and I immediately felt a welcoming vibe in the nearly-packed, intimate dining room. I immediately noticed the wall of furry friends, with hundreds of pet photos. There were two young ladies behind the counter, with one running orders out from the kitchen, and both preparing beverages. I only had a latte to-go, but it was the best I've had in months. My drink was also a bit larger than lattes I've had elsewhere in the area, but for a bit less than I've paid recently. Prompt, efficient service with a smile, and a great sense of humor made it a great experience. I'll definitely be back whenever I pass through the neighborhood. read more

Friends Cafe - Large latte - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Really cozy spot for a nice breakfast and coffee. I ordered an everything bagel with lox and cream cheese plus a hot latte with milk. Perfect. Short walk from the Robert Wood Johnson hospital. The bathroom is filled with Friends photos so nostalgic. I had a little trouble with the order kiosk so a staff person rang me up kindly. Enjoyed the experience and food. read more

Friends Cafe - Cozy start to the day - an everything bagel with cream cheese and lox plus hot latte - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Always a great experience at Friend's Cafe! I had the bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado with a croissant on the side. The croissant was toasted to perfection and they cooked the eggs on the softer side just like I asked. The staff and owners are very friendly and hospitable. And love their Friend's themed decor (don't miss the bathroom wallpaper with special Friend's moments) and dog friendly atmosphere (they have a full dog menu for your furry friends). Will be back again soon! read more

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Cute coffee shop near Rutgers New Brunswick Small food and dessert menu Pet friendly Starbucks prices Comfy seating Friendly service read more

Friends Cafe - Plenty of seating - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Came across this place on Memorial day weekend, it wasn't packed and we got seats right away. There's is both seating inside and out. Awesome place to bring dogs!! They have a whole dog menu and the owner is such a nice guy he had us made the special non meat fried rice with a rice over it for our dog who is on a special diet. She loved it human food was also good and filled us up. Cafe is so cute and has that cozy vibe, the staff are attentive and nice, I saw one of the girls tiding up as soon as customers left and cleaning. I would come again. The shop must be so cozy during the holidays like Halloween and Christmas. read more

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Solid cafe with a fairly large menu for it's small space. Dogs are welcome here and they have their own separate small menu. It can be pricey for the dogs but the treat was well made. Had a carrot popsicle stick for my dog. I had a cannoli and coffee, both of which were average and good. Cannoli is filled upon order which is how I like it because the shell stays crunchy. Service was friendly and the owner was there as well. Overall, I would stop by if you're local or looking for a cafe in the area. I can see myself stopping by again! read more

Very cute pet friendly cafe. One of the firsts around in my area. I am so glad there's a place that also caters to our furry friends. Food was good and the drinks here were amazing. Our pups loved their food and the atmosphere. It's so nice to let them just hang out and engage with other furry buddies. I recommend the dragonfruit and açaí lemonade, wayyyy better than Starbucks. I wish I can drink a whole pitcher lol. read more

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If you're looking for a quick snack while on the go, I'd recommend this spot. Cute place to eat indoor or outdoor with a furry friend. I visited with my pup and Friends Cafe had the cutest meal selection for her (which came with a little chew toy). The food came out a little too hot for my pup to eat but once it cooled down, she loved it. The owner is kind and accommodated us even though they were near closing time. I wish there was a little more of a selection for lunch but overall I'd visit again with my pup. read more

CUTEEE!!!!! I've heard so much about the cafe and have wanted to stop in for so long. Finally did, and I think I plan to become a regular. Some highlights: -The have a PARKING LOT?! Basically unheard of for this area. It looked full when I went but there was plenty of free street parking since they are far off of the main avenues. -They are pup friendly! And more than that, they have an entire menu for the furry friends. -Tented outdoor seating. Which is extra wonderful because the inside is a little tight. -Strong wifi makes it a great spot to work/study from. -Breakfast, lunch and dessert menu with lots of tasty looking options. -Super friendly staff! I got the persian fog & the brie and butter on a French baguette. The brie on bread was perfect, and that baguette was perfectly soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I think I normally would have liked some apple on it or just something extra, but that is personal preference. The Persian fog was super unique, but a little too fragrant for me. Again, personal preference. I wouldn't get it myself, but I absolutely can't wait to try more from their menu. So happy I finally tried this cafe. read more

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I love this place!! Thank you for being so kind to me and my trusty traveling companion Tillie. The art work on the pastry box is so AWESOME. The drinks are yummy! (honey bear and lavendar honey lattes) and yum on the pistachio croissant. I wish we could have stayed and tried one of everything. Most of all thank you for your kindness and smiles! We needed that human connection on our travels. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and well behaved dogs are welcome. Plenty of greenery and flowers abound so decor matches the kindness of the customer service. Even if just passing through there was plenty of available parking and it's safe and calming. You wont regret the visit. See you next time we are in Jersey! read more

Friends Cafe - my pastry box! - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cool place. My wife said that she would return just based on the "vibe." Staff were friendly and attentive. They seemed to have several regular customers that they knew by name. Waffles and croissant sandwich were good. I got the honey bee iced latte and wife got iced mocha latte. Both were tasty. read more

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cute little spot--kind of tucked away in a decent area. it's not the most glamorous location, but it has a cozy, niche vibe that's really charming. they have a nice variety of coffee, and everything i've tried has been pretty good. i usually go for a cappuccino--this time i had it with almond milk, so not a traditional cap, but it still worked for me. parking can be a bit tricky since it's near a residential area, but it's manageable. i also had an egg sandwich--it was solid, though not mind-blowing. the staff is friendly and the service is great. overall, it's a good coffee spot and definitely one of the better ones around. read more

I got an iced cafe mocha, Nutella pastry, and a sesame bagel with cream cheese. The iced cafe mocha was so good and i liked that it was not super sweet. I liked the sesame bagel with cream cheese better than the Nutella pastry. They were super nice and they were very helpful with recommending what to try. This is a very cute cafe, but it's small with few tables inside. What i love about this place is that it is dog friendly. They have a wall with pictures of puppies who have visited. They also have a menus for your puppy. read more

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I love a dog-friendly spot, and so do my fur babies! The cute little spot was fantastic, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The drinks were excellent, and I enjoyed a falafel wrap--though it was a bit dry, it was still delicious. I'll definitely be back! read more

I got an iced mocha with almond milk and i liked that it was not super sweet. I also got a bagel with cream cheese and a Nutella puff. They were both so good, but i liked the bagel better. The service was great they were very friendly and gave me recommendations. What i love about this place is that it is dog friendly! They even have a menu for your pups. The only thing about this place is that it is small, but the place is super cute. read more

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The breakfast bowl is so good that I have never seen fit to order anything else. Please go and have one (and add an extra egg like I do)!

My friend and I decided to get some studying done outside because of the warm weather. We were the only people sitting outside the entire time we were visiting here, and we had been here countless times before where we had purchased drinks. Maybe around 10 minutes into us sitting down, we were advised that there is "No outside food or drink allowed" and we apologized and put everything away as instructed. However, all the employees and staff continued to come outside and basically babysit us to make sure we weren't drinking/eating anything. I felt this was very rude and unprofessional as it creates distrust with their customers and I understand that we weren't allowed outside items, but before we came there was nothing denoting this on any doors or signs. Additionally, they proceeded to put up a sign that specifically stated "No outside food or drinks" right in front of us. I also thought that this was incredibly rude since we had already obeyed with their rules previously. read more

NEW BRUNSWICK: Friend's Cafe is a hidden gem within the city and they have dog friendly seating inside and outside! Influenced by the Friends TV show, their slogan is "coffee & friends make the perfect blend." A small and cozy space, you can order hot and cold beverages including coffee, lattes, teas, lemonade, and so many more drink options! Their food menu is big and prepared fresh from bagels, eggs, soup, bowls, grilled cheese, pastries, and even more! They love their furry friends and have a wall dedicated to their doggie visitors. The staff is so sweet and got our orders out quickly considering how busy it was! We got to meet the owner, Josephine, who let us know their 1-year anniversary is coming up in April. Congratulations!! This place is popular and everyone from Rutgers students, professors, city residents, hospital employees, and visitors come out to enjoy the unique space and delicious foods. Thank you to NB Pack Walks for letting us know about this cafe! They like to stop here after walks around the neighborhood! Shout out to Anna M. for also encouraging us to visit! read more

Friends Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Humans & Canines rejoice!! Salami (our bulldog) gives Friend's Cafe in New Brunswick 4 enthusiastic paws up!!! He loved all the attention and he ate his "Zoey's" dog meal in record time! The meal even came with a dog toy and a side of biscuits! My husband and I ordered breakfast and lattes and everything was phenomenal and reasonably priced. We were lucky enough to talk with the incredibly kind owner and the wonderful barista- and I haven't stopped thinking about the honey bear latte since leaving! Our only regret is not finding out about this dog friendly spot sooner. 5 star ratings from us for sure! I also have to mention the attention to detail with the decor both inside and out. You can tell immediately that this cafe is a labor of love and pride. It felt as if I was walking into a cafe that could have easily rivaled the design of any uptown NYC cafe. Also, again I mention... it's REASONABLY priced. Great for everyone! What we ordered (and LOVED): Egg & Cheese on an everything bagel with an add on hash brown which I stuck right on the sandwich! The bagel was top notch! Egg & Cheese on a croissant with a hash brown add on. Croissant was fresh and buttery and practically melted in your mouth! Drinks: Honey Bear latte & regular latte : Zoey's Chicken bowl (Apologies for no pictures of our food. Our pooch was having the time of his life and I got carried away taking pictures of him!) read more

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Generally, I really liked my experience and want to try more. Ambiance: (4/5) There is limited seating, but the decor and set up is nice. Price: (5/5) Prices are better then Starbucks for more unique coffee. Food: (5/5) I got the iced honey bear latte which wasn't too sweet but the hint of honey really helps. I didn't even have to ask for light ice and they put a reasonable amount which is rare. There are so many other drinks like the iced bitch that sounded good (3 scoops of ice cream and coffee). The pastries and food also looked really good, but I did not try any unfortunately. For what I tried this place is amazing! Service: (5/5) Drinks came out quickly and the staff was very nice. In conclusion, I will be coming back! read more

Friends Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

The minute we saw this charming cafe located in a lovely neighborhood near Rutgers University, we knew we were going to like it. The appealing exterior opened into a cozy room filled with comfy tables and chairs and even a sofa. There's also a cute outdoor patio which is comfortable and dog-friendly. The homemade soup and baguette we had were freshly made and tasty. One of the things we look for in a lunch place is good coffee, and the Americano and latte we had were perfection. All in all, the food, service and ambiance were really great. We couldn't have chosen a better place for lunch. read more

Friends Cafe - Near the entrance - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Was searching for a dog-friendly cafe with a friend when we were recommended this place. Mohammed (the owner) was super nice and took a photo for us as we asked him if we could be included in the dog wall. He shared that his wife was the inspiration for the cafe theme and she also makes all the menus for dogs! There is indoor/outdoor seating and one of the perks of this study/dog cafe was that there were outlets outdoors! (And dogs for emotional support -- water in dog bowls also provided!) The vibes were immaculate at night once the string lights came on outside. Honey bear coffee was good and the cheesecake was creamy. thank you mohammed for snapping the pic and we'll be back for the results! :) read more

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I've been seeing so many people come out to this cafe so I was excited to check it out! It was pretty packed when my friend and I walked in and so many people were studying/working on their laptops. We decided to sit outside and the owner personally walked everything over to us and the rest of the customers sitting beside us. He had amazing service and was super kind and engaging! We ordered a lunch special: coconut shrimp with Persian rice, as well as a slice of the Napoleon (as per the owner's recommendation). Our total came out to roughly $20. The coconut shrimp was delicious but underwhelming as the portion was quite small. We assumed that it would've been big enough to share but that y fortunately was not the case. The Persian rice that it was paired with was really flavorful! The Napoleon was AMAZING and worth every penny. The layers were both super flaky and creamy at the same time. I'm craving another slice as I write this review -- highly recommend it! read more

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Simply the best cafe in town. Beyond the amazing coffee and flavorful pastries and meals, their staff is incredible. The energy and kindness is felt each time you interact with one of them. Also the interior and outside seating is great and the best part? Their precious wall of pets who have visited. Can't recommend enough! read more

Not a bad little cafe for a quick breakfast and coffee. The bagel was quite good and my daughter really enjoyed the "That Girl Bowl." The chai however, wasn't my style but it might be for other people. read more

Love the decor and like how it is close too campus but not too close. The outdoor area is a nice touch for the summers as well. They also have a parking lot and bathroom read more

This spot is New Brunswick gem. Friends cafe is a vibrant, cozy spot to get coffee and food. The whipped coffee's here are amazing and so is the chia seed pudding and Persian rice bowls. Great place to get work some work done or catch up with friends. Very friendly staff and the owners are incredible. read more

Friends Cafe - iced whipped coffee with hazelnut and almond milk - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Great ambiance and selection. Coffee, tiramisu, and egg and cheese croissant were delicious. My favorite part was the adorable hand-drawn box they gave me my dessert in. 11/10! read more

Friends Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Great vibes here! The couches are so comfy & the atmosphere is inviting & cozy. Also, the bathroom is so cute! Didn't try the baked goods but they looked great. Suggestion is to improve the milk selection! I had a hot latte with oat milk & the barista mentioned that their oat milk is on the thin side, but even so it was still so thin that you could barely tell there was milk at all which made it bitter - so would recommend switching that up :) the other person with me got a whole milk latte and that was great, so seems like the milk was the issue. read more

Friends Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

The pastries are good here. I love the deserts. The tea is unique. I like the eggs they make as well. The service here is generally quick. Its a nice relaxing environment to come in during the morning hours. I do like the place and will return. read more

Super cute dog friendly cafe! Loved all of the decor and awesome menu with so many fun options to choose from. Food was delicious, loved the s'mores iced latte! Even my pup got to enjoy a meal :) Friendly staff and very inviting atmosphere, super cozy couches and you must check out the awesome Friends bathroom! It's like a mini museum lol, definitely worth checking out, especially with your furry friend! read more

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Great atmosphere where I can bring my dog Lola. Very friendly staff, delicious coffee, food and desserts.

It is a hidden jewel. Nice, friendly staff, a good variety of homemade desserts and pastries, good variety of coffee styles and teas. Seating inside or outside. It is small but cozy. read more

That one guy that takes orders is kinda weird , anyway matcha was good just too sweet and mostly milk

Great vibes, location, drinks, and staff. Everybody is so cool here, and it's a good place to wind down and study.

The selection of sweet and savory foods is very good, you can come every day and never get the same thing. The Persian offerings make this place stand apart from other cafes. I've only gotten coffee and it's been good, but I can't say much about the other drinks. The seating and decor are cozy and eclectic, with ample outlets and WiFi for the college students. There's good outdoor seating for warm weather. Staff is friendly and seem happy to be working there. Bonus: The location is not on a main street, so there's always parking. read more

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