Had an awesome experience at Meta Café. The breakfast sandwich was easily one of the best I've had anywhere in the country. Big shoutout to Parker and the whole team. They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. You can tell they really care about what they're doing. read more

Remarkable breakfast sandwiches, of course. But what impresses me most is the outstanding people behind the counter on the weekends. The customer service is exceptional; inviting, polite and pleasant. I'm not a regular. I maybe get there once or twice a month at best. Yet one of the gentlemen behind the counter remembers my name and greets me as soon as I'm through the door. And they all seem to know the names of nearly every customer I've seen in the place across half a dozen visits. And the owner is always there, making sandwiches that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. He takes obvious pride in his work and has recruited employees whose soft skills wildly outpace those of nearly every other establishment. Hands down a must-visit when you're in town. Go for the great food; stay for outstanding service. read more

Meta Cafe - Meta Cafe's chorizo egg sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

This place is cool, local, and chef-driven--a cafe with the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a long time. It's elevated, and every detail hits. The eggs are a perfect medium with jammy yolks, perfectly seasoned, and all of the components of the sandwich work together. Also, for a multilayered sandwich, they manage to make it cohesive so that it doesn't fall apart. I had the Cali, which had an amazing chipotle aioli that was the perfect amount of spicy. The avocado was clearly selected as best-in-class and full of flavor and texture, and the fontina cheese was gooey and flavorful. Finally, that buttery, crispy, gooey bread held the whole thing together. I didn't want it to end. Great energy here, music, and friendly staff. Just a total five-star experience, and I might come back from Manhattan on a day trip just for these sandwiches. Can't wait to try them all. Check out these epic pics for proof. read more

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Meta Cafe is absolutely amazing! The staff goes above and beyond for their customers and the turkey pesto sandwich is to die for!!

Went here twice in under 24 hours... both things I had were fantastic. I had a sandwich for lunch and the next day I had a breakfast sandwich for breakfast. Coffee was also really good. Highly recommend. read more

This was In such a cute town. The food was delicious and the service was very good and friendly. read more

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Small breakfast and lunch spot packs a big punch of flavor! BYO. They're happy to customize your order. They can seat up to 9 people, but also do a lot of Take-Out with area residents and shopkeepers. A clean and comfortable interior lends itself to lingering. read more

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Best breakfast sandwiches around! Elevated sandwiches made to perfection with fresh ingredients. I've been a few times when I'm in the area and every time the food is excellent and the team at Meta is great. read more

I've been here a few times, the food is fantastic, the drinks are great and the people go about and beyond and are so kind! On several occasions I felt like they really went out of their way to be extra hospitable and we really appreciated it! Here's a photo of The Cait, I cannot believe I had the restraint to wait and take this photo before digging in read more

Meta Cafe - The Cait - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Chez Alice wasn't open yet, so we wandered around and found this place...and couldn't be happier! The breakfast sandwiches and coffee were top shelf. I had the Chorizo and my wife had the Maple Sausage...both were top notch. The bread was great and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The gentlemen behind the counter were friendly and accommodating and went out of their way to make certain we were thrilled with our meals. Highly recommended. read more

Breakfast sandwiches are exceptional! Service is thoughtful but worth the wait because art is being made! Ambiance is welcoming & whimsical. Love to eat outside on nice days read more

Spectacular sandwiches!!! I have been twice and am an official fan! Both times I shared 2 sandwiches with a friend and they were all unbelievable. One of them made my friend exclaim that it was the best she'd ever had. I didn't realize that there had been a change in ownership a few days after my July visit, but learned from the new, and very nice, proprietor in August that the transition was smooth and the menu remained the same. Don't miss this spot for a quick amazing lunch (I'm sure breakfast qualifies, as well)! read more

Meta Cafe - Turkey on the left, ham on the right. Fantastic flavors and delicious bread! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

This place makes the best sandwiches in town. The people are nice and they go out of their way for you. I highly recommend Meta Cafe for breakfast and/or lunch !!! read more

This small slice of heaven made our recent visit to Lambertville truly memorable. Great real sandwiches and coffee beverages! If you find yourself in Lambertville, eat here. read more

Lovely place! Amazing statf! Really accommodating and kind about dietary restrictions. read more

Meta Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Came here with my parents to grab a quick bite to eat before walking the bridge. We are from out of state visiting and cannot compliment the service enough. They were absolutely the nicest people! Everyone introduced themselves and were welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious! We got a Cali and a Jersey on an everything bagel. The bread was perfect. Sometimes I feel like bagels are too tense for the sandwich but this was way more fluffy than dense and worked really well with the sandwiches. I also left my purse here by accident and had no idea for HOURS! They were so great! They called me and let me know they had it and were holding it for me. I cannot thank them enough for being so great! Overall, Great people and great food! read more

Food is delicious! Staff is super friendly. Breakfast sandwiches are incredible. I've tried them all!

Food and service was great! I ordered the chorizo and egg with hot honey. The chef in the back was so personable and made sure everything was as we would like it (asked how we like our eggs, what kind of bread, etc.) as if we were the only ones there. I was not a fan of the slice of chorizo but I was expecting a different cut. Overall, great! read more

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Meta Cafe! What a spot! I wish I was not just visiting family for the weekend because I would come every day. Food, coffee, service, all unbelievable. I got the chorizo sandwich, and a tiramisu flavored latte (I'm particular about not having too much sweetener and they were accommodating to that). Loved the vibe. Liam read more

Amazing food, caring people, loved their breakfast sandwich , definitely worth going in.

Delicious turkey pesto sandwich! Friendly and courteous service! I would definitely recommend.

Best breakfast sandwiches!! The Cait was superb, we even went two days in a row because it was so great. Friendly staff, quick service. read more

Meta Cafe - Cait - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

The best breakfast sandwiches on either side of the river. Great coffee too. A lot of attention and care goes into everything they serve here. read more

Meta Cafe - The Cait - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Amazing food and good service quite away from the street noises! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Meta Cafe - Cali without onions - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

The breakfast sandwiches here are amazing (had the maple sausage and cali) and the owners are so so friendly!

Meta Cafe has delicious breakfast and lunch dishes in a beautiful charming cafe! The breakfast sandwiches are absolutely delicious. All of the breakfast/brunch sandwiches sound extremely tempting whenever I read the menu so I always try a different one every time I visit! The staff is extremely kind and attentive which really creates a friendly ambiance at the cafe! I highly recommend this cafe if you want somewhere that has delicious brunch dishes and warm drinks! read more

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We ordered the Cali breakfast sandwich our first morning, and the toast with ricotta and roasted tomatoes a day later. Both terrific! The two guys there now -- the one at the front who does coffees and takes your order, and the cook -- are two of the friendliest, nicest people I interacted with over a three-day stay, and Lambertville is a friendly town! I'd go back to Meta in a heartbeat. Very comfortable, clean, and great food. read more

Came in for a quick bite and we were blown away. Don't miss out on the Meta Mac, it was one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had. Also had the avocado toast which was a generous size and everything was fresh and well balanced. Great staff and cool atmosphere. read more

Stopped here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and it was amazing. The staff was super friendly (GO BIRDS), and the food was fresh and delicious! Highly recommend the toast with PB and jam or any of the sandwiches! read more

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I stumbled upon this adorable cafe during my travels for work. As soon as I walked in I was warmly greeted. The gentleman that assisted me was so nice, sorry I forgot his name! He helped me to decide on a breakfast sandwich- the cait. They customized my sandwich to my liking and let me say- it was one of the absolute best breakfast sandwiches I ever had. I will be sure to visit again. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing breakfast sandwiches. Bread is the best you will ever eat. Prosciutto is fresh Shae's and pork roll is bananas!!

Meta is hands down my favorite cafe in Lambertville/ new hope area. All the sandwiches are amazing and freshly made. My go tos are usually Cali and Cait for breakfast but had to try their seasonal special - BLT with Jersey beef tomato and Peachy boy with fresh mozzarella, ham and peach. They did not disappoint! read more

Meta Cafe - The peachy boy - summer special - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

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Staff not very friendly, seemed like we were bothering them. Food was ok but pricey for the size of their breakfast sandwiches. Coffee was super marked up. Sad because I love to support local businesses but at least act like you're appreciative of your patrons. read more

Big Fan of this perfect little cafe. They make the best breakfast sandwiches we've ever had.... Actually, we've never had anything less than scrumptious here. Go out of your way to make it here, it'll be worth it. Promise read more

Meta Cafe - Jersey Sandwich with bacon and a spiced pear iced tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

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This place was really good, and the staff is really friendly. My philly everything muffin was perfectly seasoned and toasted, so each bite was so satisfying. Coffee was pretty good. If the weather was a little warmer, it would have been nice to sit on their front porch deck (just means I'll have to come back)! read more

Meta Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

A hidden gem! This place was slightly off the beaten path and it doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is so worth it! The breakfast sandwiches were phenomenal, and they had so many options to choose from. The staff were very nice and even directed us to a secret menu that you can order from. read more

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I decided to try this place given the good reviews on Yelp. Plus, my other go-to place has a long wait. I asked the guy at the counter it's my first time and if there is anything he recommends? He responds by saying: everything on the menu - otherwise he wouldn't put them there. It wasn't the most friendly tonality but I understand sometimes people are proud of their own food. As I'm trying to be healthier, I asked if it's possible to replace the brioche bread with something else. He said, in what I perceive as somewhat aggressive tone: why do you want to replace something if you haven't tried it before? I was rendered speechless. I thought I asked some pretty standard questions and it wasn't like there was a huge line behind me and I was taking up too much time. I would have walked out if I wasn't in a huge hurry and starving too. In the end I ordered breakfast sandwich ($11) and a latte. The food isn't bad and a little salty from my taste. I don't know this experience was a result of what I look and how I speak, or this is just how the service is like over there. Either way, I won't go back. read more

Great food and coffee. Lots of options for breakfast and lunch. Even better customer service. Highly recommended! read more

Meta Cafe - Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

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Casual spot with an outside bar that's perfect for enjoying your meal in the sunshine (and some inside seating too). Quick, friendly service. The egg sandwiches were so good. We got the Meta Mac & the Cait and loved every bite. read more

Tried to get breakfast here and noticed that nobody sitting had any food in front of them. There also didn't appear to be any food being prepared. When we tried to order, we were curtly told that it would be at least 25-30 minutes. We said thanks and started to leave and the guy said 'good luck' in what we took as sarcasm. We found a better place around the corner. read more