I drive by this Mokafe location all the time and finally decided to visit with my bestie. We were able to find parking right in front and used a parking app to add money to the meter. Unless I did this incorrectly, parking was $0.95 per 40 minutes so I just kept renewing for as long as we stayed. I asked the barista on a coffee recommendation and she suggested the Spanish latte which was delicious. I also got the caprese sandwich which came with a side of fries. I would pass on the sandwich next time and try something new. They have a bunch of other options including desserts that look scrumptious! The ambiance is my favorite because there's plenty of room so you're not on top of other people. And there's outlets at every booth and free wifi. I will definitely be back! read more

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Spacious cafe serving staple brunch options (avocado toast, french toast, omelettes, wraps, salad, etc.). The food was all ok - nothing stellar and nothing bad. Pastries are on the pricy side. Ones with filling like the pistachio croissant are pretty heavy so it might be better to take it to go instead of eating it all in one sitting there. Service is odd - and by that I mean you come in, grab a table, scan the QR code, go up to the bar to order, and then they'll bring the food over to you. We noticed our drinks were sitting at the bar and had to go and get those ourselves, but I'm not sure if that's the norm. IMPORTANT: Their coffee-based drinks (aka lattes) contain 4 shots of espresso! If you are sensitive to caffeine, you can ask them to put in only 2 shots. read more

M by MOKAFE - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The service was amazing. Staff were very welcoming, pleasant and accommodating of our request. The food was amazing and what better the portion was big. I had the Sunny Side up Burger and Truffle fried substituted in and it was amazing. My favorite was the Dubai Chocolate French Toast as the Knafe was still very crunchy and gives it another layer of texture. The dish itself was not overly sweet which is a plus. My wife had the Omelette and the flavors were great everything worked well together. The Home fries that came with her food were sweet but worked very well for such a savory dish. My sister had the Avocado Toast and it was great from the bite she shared with me. Sister in law ordered a grilled cheese and tomato soup. I greatly enjoyed the portion she shared with me. I love the flavor of the soup on the Grilled Cheese. I ordered the Nitro with half and half on the side with vanilla syrup and it tasted great and not too sweet again. I love the restaurant decor as it is very modern and welcoming due to its large open space. read more

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Don't let appearances fool you. M might seem like a generic cafe in a gentrified dead zone of up-and-coming luxury buildings, but it's got more flavor than it seems--namely in being accented with Lebanese touches that brighten up even the most mundane dishes. We enjoyed such touches in the Caesar Salad and Harissa Wings, the latter of which offered a great mix of smokey sauce and crispy edges. Their Lotus Cheesecake was another surprise hit, with its cookie butter/Biscoff cakiness mixed with soft cream. read more

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We came in specifically for their viral iced coffee flight and Dubai chocolate pancakes. Both were a let-down unfortunately :(. The iced coffee tasted like luke warm milkshakes - super strange. And the Dubai chocolate pancakes were surprisingly dry with a weird chocolate flavor. The ambiance in here is super modern and bright though, great for pictures. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly which added to the nice atmosphere here. They don't accept reservations and I had to park an 8 minute walk away which wasn't horrible, but not super convenient especially because it was col. It's just a tough area for parking. They did take us in pretty quickly though, so they get points for that. The truffle fries were the star of the show. Turkey bacon was surprisingly good as well. My friend liked her turkey BLT on a croissant. We also got chicken sliders which were pretty good, but I will say all the food took a while to come out. We ended up spending a few hours there. Overall the items that brought us in ended up being our least favorite. I might return and try other items like the flat dipped croissants or the crackling lattes so will update if my experience changes! read more

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Jersey City is in need of more brunch spots like this! M by MOKAFE is a bright, airy, and spacious restaurant that's great for eating with family and friends. I noticed several families with strollers and young children, and was impressed with how comfortable the space was for everyone. The cafe is popular for their croissants and flat croissants, and the display out front is both beautiful and enticing. The food menu is also nice, which includes a variety of brunch dishes and coffees/drinks to choose from. I tried the vegetarian omelette and latte and thoroughly enjoyed both. Great brunch spot overall with not an overly long wait. Note that the bill here has an automatic 18% gratuity and parking in the area is limited. read more

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I've been looking for a place like this in Jersey City, and finally one opened! I believe there are other locations but Jersey City seems to be the closest. This restaurant is Yemeni, the coffee is definitely a must try (fun fact; the word mocha comes from the Yemeni port city of Mokha). We went around lunch time, and we got avocado toast and grilled cheese with tomato soup. Both were really good. They definitely had some middle eastern flavors, despite being very non middle eastern foods. The bread was so delicious, and a good base for the ingredients. The grilled cheese--there was a lot of cheese and it was the type that pulls apart--amazing. We also tried the flat pistachio croissant. I've never heard of a flat croissant but it was interesting. It tasted like a croissant, and had a not too sweet pistachio sauce and crushed pistachios. I also ordered a pistachio latte, which was amazing. I can't wait to try the other latte flavors. Although a latte is mostly milk, the coffee flavor was delicious. They also have the famous Dubai chocolate bar, which we didn't try, but if anyone's looking for them (they look good). The restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms. And the servers were really kind. They accommodated my 1 year old and even served him a special croissant with avocado sauce. read more

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This is such a beautiful space. Bright and airy- perfect for brunch. We came in without a reservation for brunch. Luckily it was not too busy and we were seated immediately. The hostess and server were both excellent and kept checking up on us. I was really happy with the food. The portions are generous and everything tasted amazing. We got the following: 1. Shakshuka with turkey sausage- the shakshuka was really good. I will probably skip the sausage next time. I received two big sausage patties while I had something slightly different in mind. 2. Turkey bacon blt on a croissant- this was really delicious and it was served with a side of fries 3. French toast- extremely generous portion. I got the version with the lotus biscoff spread. It is insanely good. 4. Pistachio latte- I highly recommend it. It is a bit sweet but that's exactly how I like it so it was perfect for me Overall, it was a great brunch experience. We hope to return to try dinner. read more

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This place is so nice. Love the decor and ambiance. We went for brunch on Sunday and it was a really nice experience. From the hostess to waitress everyone was really nice and friendly. We got a bunch of different things to try but the standouts for me were the chicken and waffles, the vegetable omelette and mushroom pizza! They were so good I was totally thinking about that food the next morning for breakfast. I want to come back and try their dinner menu for sure. read more

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Their dubai desserts are definitely delicious. The portion for the chicken waffles were definitely good for their pricing. The service was efficient, I didn't have to wait for our food and drinks for long. The atmosphere was nice and quiet as well! Not too loud, so it's a great place to chat and catch up with friends. read more

M by MOKAFE - dubai chocolate french toast - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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My cousin ordered The Sunny Side Up Burger with a side of Truffle Fries, which were delicious. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and they were okay. The waffles tasted a little doughy, and I like mine crispier. The sauce on the chicken was a little sweeter than I had expected. I ordered regular fries, and they were good. It's not pictured here, but I also ordered the biscoff tres leches cake, which was good. I ordered a mango refresher, and it was good. My cousin ordered the pineapple passionfruit refresher, but she didn't like it, so before she continued to drink more, she switched her original drink to the mango refresher. The host welcomed us, smiled, and escorted us to our table. The person who serviced us was patient and helpful when we wanted to switch my cousin's drink. The ambiance is nice. I noticed there were many families and friends there, the decor is nice. Parking was hard to find but we found a decent spot and walked less than 10 minutes. I would come back to try more dishes. read more

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Happy to have another cafe option in the area! They make the best pistachio latte. Not too sweet. We stopped by today for an early brunch and tried the M egg sandwich. Very good and flavorful. Have tried a few pastries and the pistachio cookie. All good. I will say the pumpkin spice latte was WAY too sweet even tho I asked for light syrup but the made it again when we asked (hate doing that) and it was much better. The space is big and well decorated. Really hope they make it!! read more

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I came here to dine in not long after their soft opening. There are options to dine in, take away or sit at the bar stool areas more casually. The ambiance and aesthetic of this place is clean and trendy and that's probably where the positives stop. Service was very disappointing. Our service repeated 3 out of 4 of our coffee orders incorrectly. She wasn't very familiar with the menu and had to run to the kitchen to check a few times on whether we can add-on toast. It took 30~45 minutes for everyone to get their orders. Halfway through, we had to ask for water. When they came back, they seemed surprised that we wanted water to begin with and only brought over the glasses, so we had to flag them down for water again. They should really be offering water to all tables at the start. At some point they came by with 6 additional cups of coffee that we didn't order. We ended up getting charged for it and it took another 10-15 minutes to give us a refund. For the food, it was average and the portions were good. It wasn't bad but I also wouldn't go out of my way to come back. They should also update their menus to more accurately reflect their dishes. My stuffed french toast was supposed to come with berries but it came with melons and cantaloupe - they should put "seasonal fruit" or have the server at least mention the substitute if this wasn't a common occurrence. My friend ordered the chicken waffle sliders but it came deconstructed. I was told the pistachio latte was good. All in all, this place has potential to be a great spot but service needs a lot of work. read more

M by MOKAFE - Stuffed french toast - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Good ambiance. Service was just okay. They will always ask if that's all you would like to order. Good: Hummus was good 5/5 egg sandwich in taste, price is a bit higher, would get again if I come back if in mood Mid: Shakshuka.. would not recommend the turkey sausage...it is tasteless. Looks like a breakfast sausage. Shaksuka itself tasted like marinara sauce with eggs.. would not get again read more

Amazing cafe spot in Jersey City! We had a great time. The food was amazing & too good. Coffee flight & drink refreshers were also top tier. The service & ambiance was great. Our new favorite cafe in Jersey, we are excited to come back often. On top of that the techno - edm music they had playing just during normal hours?? Absolutely loved. It's a MUST. Prices are amazing we thought everything was definitely priced well. Please try out the Dubai chocolate French toast & Avocado toast. When im saying everything we chose was practically a 10/10 I MEAN it. read more

Truffle fries are to DIE for . The employees can have a better table service and smile maybe say suggestions. Idk they kinda blew my mood away if it wasn't for the good fries and that blackened chicken salad idk ... but good portion are BIG the ice Latte flavors of any kind is like a 16/24 oz So good sorry for no pictures but it worth the go read more

Great brunch food with an ethnic twist! There was plenty of staff and the service was good. The inside felt very modern and really liked the large open space dining. The pastries did not disappoint, we got an assortment including their Dubai kanafa croissant which was delicious! The Shakshuka was very good too and the "M" egg sandwich was one of the best I've had especially when you add in the Turkey bacon. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Great service and very good food and drink, spacious and a nice place to sit, I 'll be back soon.

Very cute place more or of a restaurant than a cafe great options and great prices also some of the best matcha I've ever had definitely recommend the strawberry matcha read more

So beautiful inside! Like actually beautiful handpicked furniture and the atmosphere is great. The food and drinks are great and fun. I really recommend it! read more

Visited on a Saturday for brunch with friends. Very comfortable seating, cute ambiance, delicious food and kind service!

The food is above average for the area, and the portions are LARGE. The coffee was underwhelming as it comes from a digital push-button machine NOT a traditional espresso machine--keep this in mind. The inside is very spacious and it feels as though it's underutilized, which isn't exactly a bad thing as you're not sitting on top of other guests. Service was fine, neither warm nor rude. I can't say that I'd travel from out of town to come here, but since I live close by I'd likely come back as the food was good and the menu is extensive, although I'd probably grab a coffee elsewhere. read more

First time was good second time was eh. I got the breakfast burger it was dry and was all bun. Nice ambiance but that's it.

I love this place! Food, service, and ambience is amazing. I love studying here with friends or grabbing a bite. The dessert option they have is plenty and you won't get tired of it. read more

More than 5 stars! More than 10/10! Marsil at Mokafe is simply amazing! As soon as I entered, she was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and her service was first-class. She genuinely went out of her way to make everything perfect, and her positive aura added an even brighter glow to the whole experience. In all honesty, I'd go back to this establishment for the most part simply for her, and for the cool food and drinks, of course. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. Huge shoutout to Marsil for an unforgettable trip! read more

Excellent mixed coffee drinks and seating space. Also tasty salads and other finger foods. High quality desserts. Overall, a huge win for Jersey City to have a space like this. read more

Super delicious food Excellent service Elegant ambiance It was well worth it. Overall 5 Star experience read more

Greatest place for breakfast, coffee and cookies. Very friendly and creative people running this place who love what they do and that's why everything is so delicious. Highly recommended. read more

M by MOKAFE - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The food here is just alright. The truffle fries are good, but the coffee not so much. What bothered me was the attitude of what I believe to be the manager. First, I asked for a different seat if any of them opened up because I was sat right next to the bathroom. She was very rude and asked me why I couldn't just sit there, if everyone else could. I asked them nicely and didn't think her attitude was warranted since all I did was ask if there was one available. She could've just told me calmly that there wasn't one available, which I would've been fine with, but she responded rudely. She was walking around with her arms crossed and staring at people which was not welcoming at all. Other than the fries, everything was just mid. I won't be coming again. read more

Meh. If you happen to be near this place, ok.. go ahead and stop in. Don't travel to go here. It's just a mediocre restaurant/cafe. The whole experience of being in JC, parking, traffic, definitely not worth it for the food. read more

As a former Chef from New Jersey, I feel that it has to be stated that the food at this establishment is incredible. The service leaves a bit more to be desired and can be worked on with a properly trained front of the house staff. The Ambiance is very inviting and comfy. Whoever the Chef is needs to be seen more often doing table touches and interacting with the patrons for feedback and suggestions. Absolutely the best food I've had in Jersey City in about three years. I will definitely be returning and bringing more people with me. read more

Confused by this cafe. Seems like they're pushing generic food and drinks and charging crazy amounts of money for it with mediocre service with a side of attitude from the servers. Would pass on this place, unfortunately. read more