For dinner, I had the bacon viladia mushroom quesadilla and it is easily the best quesadilla I've ever eaten. Crispy, well seasoned, and with a delicious onion sauce. For dessert, I had the tiramisu delight. I absolutely love tiramisu, and this dessert did not disappoint. Cafe Archetypus definitely delivered on flavor and service. Will definitely be going again. read more

The Caves - Tiramisu Delight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Very nice place, the interior looks cave-like, dark and romantic, good ambiance. The desserts are way too expensive but delicious. The waiters could be more attentive, it always seemed to take a while to get their attention. read more

I stumbled across this gem and I can't wait to go back! So romantic and the dessert were delicious! It's very dim and the decor is cane like. Sounds weird but it's not. It gives you a very private feel. We only had dessert but it was good. I can't wait to revisit. read more

The Caves - Mint matcha ice cream brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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The atmosphere of this restaurant is simply fascinating. The minute you walk in you are left in amazement at the ambiance of the cafe. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is great too! The California wrap is perfect , it contains tomatoes, bacon , chicken , egg , avocado and lettuce in a spinach tortilla . I will continue coming back. On weekdays it's a lot more quiet and there is always seating in the back l. read more

The Caves - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This place is always the best place for a nice romantic dessert date. I took my girlfriend here and was at awe at the place and it's aesthetics. The brownie selection never disappoints. I got DR Watson brownie delight and a strawberry smoothie. The smoothie was Jsut right and did not disappoint. read more

The Caves - Strawberry banana smoothie and white chocolate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Cute date spot. If you want a seating in one of the "caves" you're going to have to wait. Of course that's the appeal of the place and everyone wants to be seated back there. There is a waiting area but when we went, which of course was Valentine's Day weekend it was FULL FULL. Any other time, I think it would be adequate for the space. Plus, it was too cold outside so no one wanted to wait outside so we were packed in there. I see that they have a waitlist now here on Yelp so I will be utilizing that the next time I visit. No flash photography is allowed there and I understand because it's a cute place but if they allowed it, it would just be a stream of it, and a non-stop photoshoot. I would say the food is so-so, nothing to write home about. My boyfriend and I are looking at the menu right now and we can't even recall what we ordered. It doesn't stand out as bad or good in our memory whatsoever. Take that for what is it. We might try something else next time but probably not. The desserts are what they do best! I would go back just for that. Maybe the next time we have dinner in the area I will return for a sweet treat afterwards. read more

~. BYOB ~. Vibe was chill and quiet. Open late night which is a plus for us night owls. ~. Matcha Latte and Iced Americano quenched our late night thirst :) ~. The New Blossom dessert was appetizing! It came with amaretto ice cream, cherry preserves, warm brownies and dark chocolate savings. read more

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Great atmosphere and beautiful dining area in the backyard (open in summer). Good food (salads and sandwiches) and wide selection of specialty drinks. I've tried many plates here and everything has been tasty! Although adding a soup of the day won't hurt! I like that the booths are semi-closed to allow privacy to the guests. I also appreciate the darkness as I don't want to see anyone as i stuff my face with ice cream. BUT I suggest personalizing the menu by adding a light to it as one cannot see the menu without using their phone light or the small candle on table. The dessert is what they're known for (to me). The sundaes are delicious (oracle is my favorite). The strawberry milkshake is so good! Oh and the Apple walnut pie is yummy too! read more

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I went here with my friend who lives in Edgewater. She has been here a couple of times and said the food is okay but wanted me to check it out for the atmosphere. Because the food is not that good we ate at the Thai place next door which has amazing food at a reasonable pirce. We went Achetypus cafe for dessert. Archetypus cafe has a different decor with walls that look carved and cave like and fake plants hanging from the ceiling. We sat in the "exclusive" back area where if you went on a Saturday night you would have to wait 45 minutes. Also if you sit there you have to order 15 dollars per person worth of food on prime days and hours. We ate there on a Sunday night so we were okay. The music was unnecessarily scary and sounded like a broken accordion. I thought I would see a hooded guy playing the organ or something. It was strange. We had the forbidden brownie seduction which was 15 dollars. Super expensive for burnt and dry brownies. You couldnt even see they were burnt because it is so dim in there, you found out when you crunched down while expecting a warm gooey center that did not exist. The only good part was the amaretto ice cream, which I havent seen anywhere else. I would not go back, it was expensive and average. The atmohsphere is not worth the price but cool to check out once. You can enjoy a better and more satisfying meal at the Thai place next door and not end up with a hole in your wallet. read more

The Caves - Inside the "exclusive" back area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Cafe latte and the ginger lemon tea was very good. The interior design is like in a cave. Cozy but in a darkway. I would avoid this place if you are depressed. Chicken gyro was cold. The cucumber Tzatziki sauce lacked cucumber. It was as thick as cream cheese. Pizza looked interesting in 4 pieces. read more

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I always enjoy myself here. The atmosphere, the mood, the BYOB wine....ahhh it's as romantic as it gets. This place is such a great place for a date. It's sexy and dark- perfect, right? I love that this place is BYOB and the menu has a nice assortment of foods to share with your date and your bottle of wine. I love the hummus platter or any of the mediterranean items on the menu. The desserts are also great- a little pricey but worth it. We tried the amaretto ice cream and wow. If you like almonds you should totally get it. Delish. Shout out to Regan for being the best waiter ever! Please give him a raise!!! read more

The Caves - Awesome hummus platter! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Beautiful ambiance! Very romantic and intimate! Unlike any other restaurants I've been to in the tri-state area. Food was decent (appetizer was yummy, but entree was average) and the restaurant itself seemed pricey, but worth it to have dinner in your own cave. I noticed that it did get busy when we were leaving and not everyone was getting a cave so I would definitely recommend making a reservation (tables of 4 or more) or coming early because the food itself isn't worth spending all that money on. Service - as mentioned on the menu, you don't have one specific server so everyone is there to assist you. This was nice because we didn't have to rely on one specific waiter/waitress to take our order or check up on us; however, it was a bit unorganized. 3 different people came to take our order AFTER someone had already taken it. Great idea, but it definitely needs to be worked on because I'd prefer to have my nice intimate dinner in the caves without multiple interruptions. Overall, if you're looking to 'wow' someone on a date, take them here! (Just make sure you're getting a cave!) read more

The Caves - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This spot is definitely a cool atmosphere with the cave look and dim lights! I just felt like the service felt extremely rushed like they wanted my friend and I to leave because the waitlist is long or maybe because this is a new hotspot thanks to TikTok. But, more importantly the food was great and the dessert was to die for! We ordered the passion peach and peach lemonade for drinks, nachos, vegetable quesadilla, one of the garden burgers, and for dessert we absolutely loved the strawberry cheesecake and caramel apple walnut! Definitely worth going, even if it's just for dessert! read more

If you're looking for somewhere to take a date or just want to go some place unique, look no further than Cafe Archetypus. People also refer to it as the cave. When you walk in, it looks like you're stepping into a cave. It has built in seats and tables secluded from other dining tables towards the back end of the restaurant for a more private feel. If you do not feel comfortable eating inside, they have a beautiful outdoor area. Love visiting and ordering a dessert with tea! The only con, prices are a bit expensive but you're paying for the experience. Food options are standard but good. I like visiting Archetypus for dessert rather than dinner. Also, parking can be tricky due to limited options. read more

I love this place! What a fun and unusual place to eat! The food is fantastic, the desserts are amazing and I've never had a bad meal here. The unusual setting is even a bigger plus and I can't wait to go back. read more

I've been here SO many times in the past. I can't believe I've never written a review before. If you love the ambiance of cafes or if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place for you. From drinks to food to desserts, they have such a wide variety on their menu that they literally have something for everyone. I love the ambiance here. The caves and dim lighting make the café a very intimate space which makes it great for dates, but there are also bigger caves to accommodate larger parties. The staff is very friendly too. I'm sure they get assigned sections on busier nights but they work very well as a team and they're all willing to assist customers when they're free even if the table isn't theirs, so feel free to call anyone over if you need something. PERSONAL SUGGESTIONS - DRINKS: I love their "hot almond", Yumberry fruit tea, and green tea milkshakes with kit kats. The milkshake especially. Yum! FOOD: Get their hummus starter! It's the only food I've ever ordered here, but it was delicious. The pita was very fresh and amazingly seasoned, and the hummus had a great flavor to it. DESSERT: I've only ever ordered their signature sundaes (two scoops served with whipped cream). I usually get the Oracle (mint chocolate chip and vanilla ice cream with Oreos and hot fudge) and replace the vanilla ice cream either with another scoop of mint chocolate chip or a scoop of green tea. I recently tried the Dharma too (green tea and vanilla ice cream with Azuki red beans and honey) and replaced the vanilla ice cream with another scoop of green tea. I think both sundaes are delicious, especially the Dharma! The red beans and honey are amazing additions to the green tea ice cream without making it overly sweet. My boyfriend loves the Samurai sundae (green tea and chocolate ice cream with chocolate dipped Pockys). The Pockys make it look really cool and he orders it every time we're here! We took his sister once and she ordered a deluxe dessert, the Chocolate Raspberry Sin (warm cocoa cake, vanilla and chocolate cream, raspberries, and hot fudge). It was HUGE! She couldn't finish it after eating half though because the cocoa cake started tasting too chocolate-y for her. I only deducted a star because of the prices. Café Archetypus is VERY overpriced. $7 for a milkshake (95 cents extra for the kit kats I usually add), $12 for each signature sundae, and $15 for each deluxe dessert? Absurd. It gets packed on weekends too, so be prepared to wait especially if you want to sit in the cave area. Everything I've gotten here is delicious so I always splurge and come back, but because of the prices, I try to space out my visits as much as possible. read more

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I LOVEEEE IT The atmosphere was just amazing!!! The food so DELICIOUUUUS Is my favorite place read more

First let me start by saying that the hospitality at this place is beyond phenomenal. We made it like 10 mins before our reservations and they were closed but they let us in and sit at our table to wait ( it was freeeeeeezing outside last night ). They made sure to come and check on the table consistently and they also come out with a cute dessert to sing happy birthday to my sister. The food was good and I love that is BYOB! Loved the atmosphere of "the caves". Would definitely recommend this spot if they want overall great service. I will be back! read more

Have you ever imagined dining in a cave? Me neither. But this is exactly that, and it's awesome. I really enjoy patroning Archetypus. The food is always good, and dining in a cave is a nice experience. It is very dark in the back/cave area. Tables are lit with candle lamps only. Good date night restaurant to visit. Highly recommend. read more

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Ngl I was a little disappointed in the atmosphere, waitstaff and service was nice. We had breadsticks for app which I recommend. The chicken gyros were not it for me tho. They were pretty dry for my taste. However the ice cream was good. I would come back for the drinks and the dessert. read more

My favorite place for desserts and some romantic time lol. You are seated in caves, with a candle on the table which is pretty much all the light you can get. Very interesting place, out of the ordinary and that's why I love coming here, especially when it comes to a good Brownie with ice cream and raspberry sauce. The reason why I gave them 4 stars is because they don't have French fries. They do have hummus, and other Mediterranean dishes so you would think that Greek Fries would be on the menu. Yep, don't even plan on ordering French fries here. Overall, the place is good, atmosphere is nice and service is good too! read more

The Caves - Night out with friends at Cafe Archetypus. Look at that hummus & Pita!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Unique dining experience that I would have to say is worth the trip. Ok it is really about the cool cave ambiance and dark atmosphere than about the food, but they do go over the top with the desserts. We went there just for dessert and we're not disappointed. Huge plates filled with cake, ice cream, toppings, and whipped cream left us overwhelmed. Pair that with some good coffee and a cool vibe and you have a great party. Highly recommend at least once! read more

The Caves - Beautiful ambiance is what really sets this place apart. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

You walk into this spot and you know your in for a treat. I was excited to finally check this place out. I thought I was in heaven when we got back to the back yard. Shh....lets keep that a secret. Its great for a date night, handing out, and having a tasty treat. ITS BYOB, don't forget to stop by the wine spot down the way and get a bottle. They do not serve any type of adult beverages. The caves are really a great location to eat too, its private, its semi romantic, but I was with my friend and her and I sat outside and it was equally great. You need to try their cappuccino to die for. The nachos weren't a normal heaping plate of nachos but were bad. Its almost like something I make at home. As mentioned in other reviews 11-15 bucks for a quesadillas and its NOT a Mexican spot, doesn't matter get it. Are you hungry? Get it. It was delicious and HUGE and HEAPING. The sundaes looked life changing and in fact if you are going on a date and its going well, get it. It will defiantly make great convo. I can't wait to head back to this spot. I hope one day I make the "review of the day", until then..... read more

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If you are looking for flavorless food this is perfect for you. By far the worst Mediterranean food I've ever had. I got the chicken shawarma wrap the chicken was dry there was no flavor. It left like I was eating a salad the wrap was filled with way too much lettuce. The dessert was the best part I had the brownie which was good. The staff was friendly and helpful but a few time they forgot to bring out our drinks. read more

Don't cheat yourself out of the full experience and make sure to wait for a table in the back! Seats are set up to give you the feeling that you are in a cave. The staff is nice and the food is yummy! Pros: -Great for a date night. -The cave look is super cool. -Staff is attentive. -Great for non-meat eaters (NOT ME) -Candlelight dinners are dope Cons: -Paid parking, but it's cheap. -No alcohol -I've been here before and the menu hasn't changed. I wish this establishment would expand their menu. read more

The Caves - Hollywood Salad & BBQ Ranch Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

The environment was super clean and cozy. This definitely giving cute first date vibes. The food is decent! The staff were quite pleasant. Definitely going back. read more

Took my bf here for his birthday dinner. We also took our 2 girls (13 and 6 months). I was worried it wasn't going to be kid friendly- but I was wrong. They were so friendly and accommodating right from the very beginning. The host helped us bring the stroller down the steps and even brought a table into the bathroom when I needed to change the baby. Dinner was also great. We were given a cave right away for the 4 of us. It was private and service was great. Food was good and we all had a beautiful time. I would definitely recommend. No reservations but we walked in around 930pm and got right in (on a Tues night). Thank you for a wonderful birthday celebration experience! read more

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This place has been around for maybe 20 years or more. Ideal date place. Sit in romantic caves and enjoy the coffee. They have decent desserts. Not very cheap but then the atmosphere is what you there for. read more

Great ambiance, and it was nice and clean. The food was great, however not a fan of the coffee/cafe items, as the drinks came out cold. Overall still a good place, and the service was nice! read more

Food is diner-ish but idc, it's delicious. Mediterranean wrap is my fav, it's off the menu but when I ask if they can make it for me, they do. Their desserts are so good, all of them. I've tried them all, most likely. Perfect place for a special occasion, especially a first date. The cafe is dark, lit by the candles on each table. Super cute and romantic. read more

Is very nice cafe in Edgewater.the services is great and food &desserts is so amazing! I recommend Sakura if you a green tea lover and don't forget to order breadsticks for starter! yum read more

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Cafe Archetypus is definitely one of the most unique restaurants I have ever been to. As you can probably see from the photos, it has a very dark and romantic vibe to it. We were lucky enough to get seated inside one of those coves and it's pretty private. While you can still hear what's going on around you and other people talking, it's intimate enough to be in your own world away from the rest of the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this spot for a first date or when you are just getting to know someone. It makes it a lot easier to talk and the dim lighting makes you more comfortable, in my opinion. There's a whole menu of different types of drinks, ranging from coffees to tea to smoothies and milk shakes. While there's food on the menu, I feel like this place is way better for desserts, their cheesecakes are incredible and just like the drinks, there's a whole menu for desserts. The food menu has your typical bar-type foods such as flatbread, burgers, salads, etc. It's a bit pricey, but if you're trying to impress someone, this is definitely the place to go! Definitely something to experience at least once! read more

Absolutely love this place! Everything is so good from the food, to the amazing desert to the cave ambience. The only thing is I wish the food menu was bigger but it's still satisfying. I've been to Cafe Archetypus about 6 times and recently found out they are BYOB, which is so fire. You can sit in the cave with friends or a date and just drink, talk and eat chocolate! read more

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Love love love it here! Only down side menu is a little Weird super casual food for suuch a nice place. Waiter was fixing light bulbs right near us gross... but food was better then what I expected! And the ambiance is a plus love it read more

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Really good vibes in the cave, food is awesome. Dessert is super super good. Salad was huge and really tasty.. Archetypus does NOT miss. Service was amazing, all the staff is really great. read more

I was pleasantly surprised visiting here because I saw a review about this on social media and sometimes reviews don't match the actual location but there's a core is really nice and the food is absolutely amazing for the price. I would definitely go back here again. read more

My boyfriend brought me here for date night. When you first work in, it's like entering a world of an adventure. The place is quiet, intimate space, with dim lights. It's a bit pricey here. My boyfriend and I got this amazing salad to share. Completely forgot the name, but man was it good!! It was big enough for the both of us. It was about $15 (more or less). The staff was friendly. The concept of this place makes it worth the visit. read more

The Caves - Very delicious salad. About $15 (more or less) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Really good vibes in the cave, food is awesome. Dessert is super super good. Salad was huge and really tasty.. Archetypus does NOT miss. read more

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LOVE this place ! great desserts ; good coffee & the place is so unique . Recommend ! read more

They ran out of chicken and beef. Three out of the five candles lit up. Kept us waiting for over an hour. Gave us tap water.