Cafe Archetypus is a tried and true spot for me. I've been visiting this cafe since I was a little one - it was the perfect place to grab a bite after hitting the movie theatre which used to be right across the street. Over the years they've updated their menu a few times, but to be honest they always hit the spot ESPECIALLY if you're looking for dessert. If you're not into dim lit restaurants, this place may not be for you. The cafe is relatively dark overall so if you try to use your phone's flashlight people will be staring at you. The aesthetic of this cafe is pretty unique - I've never seen anything like it especially in bergen county. One thing to note is the service is friendly, but a bit slow. Oddly enough fits the vibe. You're not going to feel rushed here. read more

Very unique place- a must visit if you're looking to quench a sweet tooth crave or just to enjoy some cafe beverages. I ordered the Greek Salad and a chicken gyro but where this place excels is their dessert menu and grand selection of specialty beverages. The salad and gyro portion were massive. I def recommend getting a Greek Salad. For dessert I got the cocodemon cake with ice cream and a lava chocolate (hot chocolate with a subtle spicy after taste- highly recommend) Service was hit or miss. I'm guessing for the fact that they were very busy. The ambiance and entire vibe of this place was unique. Very dark and cozy. I will visit again for a hot beverage and dessert. read more

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Such a cute place for date night and family night-alike! It's intimate enough for date night and cool enough for the kids to enjoy! It's very dark and they use tea lights as their lighting (we had about 3 at our table) and used our phone flashlights to see our food...I like to see what I'm eating! LOL! Still, a nice and different aesthetic, I mean, you're dining in a cave, right?! To start off, we had the nachos which for as simple and basic they look, they tasted pretty good. Shredded cheese, cheese sauce, beans and corn with a side of salsa and sour cream (we paid extra for the guac which wasn't my favorite-honestly) For our main meals, I ordered the chicken gyro which I thought was a little dry, possibly why it came with sour cream on the side? but the salad that accompanied it was sooo delicious and fresh. My partner's quesadilla was fresh, warm and delicious. To end the night we ordered the Dr Watson dessert-warm brownies, amaretto and dulce de leche ice cream-- DELICIOUS! Service was ok, professional, nothing extraordinary. We'll definitely be back to try out more things! Especially the great dessert menu read more

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

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This place is super cute for a date! I'd say for dessert and drinks this is a solid spot. As a yelper I hate to give 3 stars to a spot but their food was not good and I was most unimpressed by the nachos they were so disappointing in looks and just everything. The Lamjuhna was good- you got three whole tortilla thin rounds, salad and 3 stuffed grape leaves. It's definitely a place to check out but I'd say have dinner someplace else and then come here after for dessert definitely not for the food because it's also overpriced for what your getting. The nachos came with what looked like a drizzle of jarred cheese, jarred salsa, and sour cream- if it had some fresh pico, sprinkle some cilantro or lettuce make it look nice at least I would've been okay with paying $15.95 for nachos- with chicken. Forgot the picture of the nachos tho !! But overall I would definitely go back for dessert or to have a coffee specifically for the ambiance. read more

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This is a cute date place. There are rooms with different interior décor; there's variety inside and the place has an eclectic feel. I like the candle lighting, too. My partner and I always end up being seated in the caves or the sculpted booths; I've never sat at the tables by the first room after the entrance. It's good for vegetarians. My partner can actually eat there and feel satisfied with the Mediterranean platter or the vegetable quesadilla. I think there's also a black bean burger. What an assortment of teas and drinks, I really like the Hot Almond. Oh, and the desserts! So many sweet treats to try. We'll share a dessert often because one is enough for two. There's also a little park with a footbridge in the area, or of course the waterfront walkway that you can stroll afterwards. If you're looking for a date spot that isn't terribly expensive and unique, try out Café Archetypus. read more

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I forgot how much I loved this place but was quickly reminded when I came here for dinner recently. I love the cave look inside. Very earthy, romantic, and calm. It looks like your inside a cave! So cool! The service was great! Our waiter was very friendly. He overheard us saying birthday and so I brought us a candle on our dessert which I thought was very nice customer service. The food and drinks are beyond your expectations. We got the chicken quesadillas and cilantro lime quesadillas. Both were fresh and tasty! I want to go back and get them again. I got a spicy chai latte that I have been craving since I went (don't get if you don't like spicy things) and we got the chocolate raspberry brownie dessert which also tasted very fresh, moist, everything you basically want a dessert to be, and the portion is huge, enough for a whole table to eat. I want to go back soon! read more

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

Food was excellent & tasty. Lovvvvve the ambiance as well as the service! Came here for my birthday & I loved everything about it read more

The Caves - Menu 6/19/23 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Suuuch a cool spot! The inside of the restaurant looks like a cave, and the seats in the back are each in a little cave room. Really, really cool. We came here for lunch on a Sunday and ordered a coffee, iced mocha latte, Portland impossible burger and Houston impossible burger. The burgers were pretty good, though I wish the chips were fries instead. We didn't ask if we could swap out the chips for fries, I'll have to ask next time! The mocha latte was very beautifully made with whipped cream and cocoa powder ($6.95 though haha). I really like that the servers are available for all tables so you don't feel guilty flagging down someone other than your own waiter who might be busy. I'd love to return with my nieces! read more

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Ambiance - romantic, LOVE - 5/5 Hummus with pita - super Delicious 5/5 Cilantro Chicken quesadilla - underwhelming 3/5 Chocolate raspberry sin - A M A Z I N G - 5/5 Coming back for the Ambiance, hummus & raspberry sin!! read more

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Such a cool experience. There were a ton of different dessert items to choose from and the portions were great. The service was great and our waitress was very attentive. Recommended to anyone in the area! read more

I came back to The Caves with my friends and it did NOT disappoint. The vibes, food, and liveliness of the place really made the experience super good. Definitely coming back. read more

The food here was simple incredible, some of the best desserts I have ever had. The decor was also amazing, vines and plants inside everywhere and stone carved walls. Definitely a very romantic atmosphere I would like to come back with my fiancé, everything was dark only lit by candle light . The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because our server totally disappeared lol he took our order then we never saw him again. read more

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

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The entire experience of this cafe is an A++. You will never find a cozy, intimate caved in experience that also serves you with delicious food. My all time favorite is the mint ice cream brownie as well as any pot of tea. If you can't be served in a candle lit cave I would recommend sitting outside in the back it is a wonderful experience and service is great! read more

The food was delicious. The ambiance was delectable. The service from Po and Robert was so amazing and considerate. The entire staff sang for my friend's birthday and it was so much fun! I'll definitely be back for those breadsticks!!! read more

A cozy, perfect date cafe on Old River Road in Edgewater- a place nicknamed as "Cave cafe" ^^ Dark inside. Candle lights. Open tables in the lounge area. Private tables at the back. Bamboo surrounded outdoor patio. I love having a quesadilla and a salad in the bamboo surrounded patio, closed area, and BYOB !!!!! However, the patio was closed. The review applies to this visit when we had Deluxe Dessert than the meal & BYOB. Tiramisu Delight was average. Will order a different dessert next time. A few selections had disappeared... like my go-to one "Samurai" one ^^ The coffee is huge [$5] worth the money, and the tea comes in a pot enough for 4 people after which the staff will willingly refill the hot water. The staff is extremely great, and attentive. read more

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You walk in and it looks like a cave and it's dark but you go along with it!! The ambiance is a ancient, stone wall, and candle lit type of vibe Me and my friends came for the dessert and definitely got our sugar high I will give them 5 stars for effort and service but overall it was personally a 3. The drinks and the desserts were both just ok to me read more

The Caves - Iced caramel mocha latte, iced chai latte, hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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The matcha affogato was amazing. The bitter green tea balanced so well with the sweet ice cream. Perfect late night dessert! read more

we visited this vegan restaurant recently and overall, I was a bit disappointed. The decor was unique and eclectic, which was a nice touch, but the seating was uncomfortable and the lighting was too dim. Now, onto the food. I ordered the burger, which was flavorful but a bit plain. The patty was made of beans and grains, which gave it a nice texture, but I found it to be a bit too dry. The chips were good, but not outstanding, and the homemade aioli didn't add much to the dish. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. It took a while for our food to arrive, and the server didn't check on us much during the meal. Additionally, the prices were a bit high for the quality of the food and the portion sizes. read more

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

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Would be a great place for dates but I jot it down to 3 stars because you need to make reservations for this place. I read the reviews and was effy about going but decided to go on a whim. I called and ask if I needed to make reservations and was informed that I could just walk in anytime. I came in shortly and the person at the front came off a bit rude and said I needed to make a reservation. read more

I get very skeptical when the inside of a restaurant is VERY dimly lit. What are they literally hiding? I went on a rainy satuday night without a reservation and was immediately sat in a cave/booth table in the back. I am not kidding when I say this restaurant is very dimly lit. The only sources of light were candles. Now the food. We had the hummus, the chicken gyro plate and the falafel plate. The hummus comes with something like 8 pieces of pita and was delicious. Both the chicken gyro plate and the falafel plate were gigantic and came with pita and a salad. The dressing on the salad was fantastic. The chicken and the falafel were ok. Nothing special. We had the tiramisu dessert which was great. The price is fine since they give pretty generous portions. read more

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This restaurant is to die for. From the ambience, to the service and the food is absolutely delicious. The nachos were so tasty with the guacamole, that cayenne on top just makes it even better than it already was. Thank you to all of the servers, for the great service. If you're looking for a great date night, girls night (because it is BYOB) or just a casual cute night out this is the place to go, definitely recommend coming at night, so you can get the whole vibe experience. I was too stuffed to try any desserts, but I'll be back for more! read more

Came here on a Friday night with my significant other. Not too busy and was seated quickly. Our server Jacob was attentive throughout the night and took good care of us. We started with the breadsticks and had the wukong for dessert. Food was excellent and came out quickly. 10/10 will be returning read more

This restaurant is more known for its ambiance. Good date spot. Restaurant vibes and decor is very decor and makes the place an experience. My 30 min wait for the cave turned into an hour long wait, so be prepared to wait. Food was good, they have wraps and quesadillas and impossible burgers, nothing special. Lots of dessert options. When I ordered they ran out of brownie but replaced it with chocolate cake. It is also byob which is nice. Waitress was very friendly and kind- appreciated having her at our table. read more

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

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Restaurant was amazing and had great customer service 10/10 recommend for desserts and dinner !! Our waiter Jakob was very welcoming and had great energy. The Ambiance is also amazing. read more

Great food, great dessert, cool dim cave like ambiance, and great service. The dessert is definitely the best here.

3.5 - A dessert cafe! How did I not know about this place? A unique experience in the "cave" seating, perfect for special occasions. I only had desserts - they are presented in a big, fun way, and are all decadent! Each component is good and tasty, although not the best you've ever had - it's the plating and combinations that make it, in addition to the unique atmosphere. Service was good and friendly. Make reservations for the cave seating. Street parking can be tight at peak times. read more

The Caves - Cheesecake, tiramisu, dr Watson and cocodemon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I visit this place often. It's Always a great date night spot and the food is delicious! Will be returning soon!

Great experience in a cave , we had the gyros was ok the desert was good . The decor was pretty read more

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Food was so so. Service was so so. Cave dining was cool. More of a dessert place than food place. The salads and quesadillas however were delicious and huge portions. Get the Bacon Mushroom quesadillas. Much better than the others. read more

Ordered: Nachos (~$11): tortilla chips topped with jack cheddar, corn, black beans, fresh salsa, sour cream, and added homemade guacamole ($1) Cilantro Chicken Quesadilla (~$16): grilled chicken, cilantro, cheddar jack, black beans, on spinach tortilla with fresh salsa, sour cream, and added homemade guacamole (+$1) Forbidden Brownie Seduction (~$15): fresh baked brownie with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge Tiramisu Delight (~$15): Amaretto ice cream, crushed English toffee, Kahlua, lady fingers, dark coffee beans Aya's take: We had a reservation for 4 which required a $5 deposit per person. What they don't tell you is that the amount (so in our case, $20) is not applied to the bill. It doesn't go anywhere but directly to the restaurant. It's extremely unusual for a restaurant to charge to make a reservation unless it's a no-show, for example. Just something to keep in mind if you choose to come here. Cafe Archetypus is unlike any other place I've been to. This cave-like, intimate, and dark cafe gives an intimate and impressive ambiance. It's the perfect date night spot. The Tex-Mex inspired menu threw me off at first but actually the Cilantro Chicken Quesadilla is worth getting if you're looking for a quick bite. Super filling and great taste. The Nachos were pretty standard. The Forbidden Brownie Seduction was rich, decadent, and warm. This is one of their more popular desserts and definitely a must get. The Tiramisu Delight was not it at all. I think they're confused with what tiramisu is because why is there Amaretto ice cream or even toffee in this dessert. This one completely missed the mark for me. The Amaretto ice cream ruined it; if it was even simply vanilla ice cream, it would've still been somewhat enjoyable. Overall, affordable prices, romantic ambiance, and worth a visit! read more

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A girlfriend recommended Cafe Archetypus for the desserts and ambiance, so I decided to go after dinner one night for dessert. They are BYOB so I brought a bottle of wine with me. The wait to sit in the "caves" (or the back of the venue) was about 15-20 minutes. I found out that you could get on the waitlist through Yelp before you arrive. The "caves" are the back area of the cafe. Each table is nestled into a sort of "cave" so it has a more private feel than the opened dining area out front. I ordered the Dark Desire and Strawberry Cheesecake. The cheesecake was good but nothing extravagant. The Dark Desire was a warm chocolate cake with Nutella hazelnut and vanilla ice cream, and crushed English toffee. THIS. THIS CAKE WAS IT. The cake was so warm and gooey. A bit of that with a spoonful of the cold ice cream was just divine. Absolutely decadent in the best way possible. I will be back to try the other desserts again soon! read more

The Caves - Dark Desire & Strawberry Cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Great service and club like ambience. We just came for dessert which was amazing. Would recommend the dark desire from the deluxe desserts. Fire chai was good, but not the show stopper. For the halal foodies out there, their beef is halal. One of the servers actually brought out one of the supply boxes to show us. read more

The menu was great, but the ambience and interior of this place was definitely my favorite. I'd like to come back and try the desserts! read more

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

Ambiance is very chill. It's great for date night or after dinner dessert & coffee. Our group stopped by after dinner because we wanted dessert and we ordered the cheesecake and apple pie. We was very pleased. I suggest you give it a try if you don't mind spending $$ on good food and delicious desserts. read more

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This place wasn't that good very cool concept and the food looked good, but was so bland my salad was very dry and they never brought out my dressing even after I asked for it twice, I was eating dry leaves, the service was horrible. We had to wait on half the food we ordered because the server forgot it and we had to remind her 3 times. We waited an hour for a bowl of fruit lol. Not to mention the servers lost our card and we had to walk around with our phone flashlights around the whole cave looking for it. No help whatsoever, overall a horrible experience and I was really looking forward to it. read more

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I frequent this place every few months or so. I enjoy the unique design and cave like ambiance it evokes. I'll say Ambiance is key so consistency in mood, lighting, and music is important and I hope they continue to follow along the world they are trying to create. The bathrooms should match the vibe of the place and should be kept clean as well. My recent visit started off alittle irritating because our reservation was pushed for an hour, I get it things happen and accommodating other guests is important. Accommodations were made for us and the waiter who attend us really made the night by providing great customer service. I think there's some form of unorganization going on and perhaps there should be better management. I really love this place and and it stands out in comparison to other restaurants. it's worth polishing out any rough areas within the business to elevate the experience for loyal customers and new customers alike. It's the little details that matter. read more

I'm such a creature of habit, when I find something(s) I like, I stick to them. The Cave never disappoints. It's nice to return to an establishment you haven't been to in awhile, and receive the same quality of food you come to expect. My experience tonight was completely different than that of other times I've visited. It was nice to be able to walk in, be immediately seated and enjoy a meal here and not have a ridiculously long wait, as Archetypus is known for their no reservations policy. I have to say, limited capacity seating is certainly one thing I've loved throughout COVID. Our waiters were so friendly, and attentive! And it was so special to bring my husband somewhere I've been coming to since high school, and watch him experience everything that makes The Cave, well, The Cave... from its intimate ambiance and decor to the lounge-eqsue music played. read more

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If you're making reservations, don't do it through Resy. There's a 17$ reservation fee, which is pretty obnoxious. Not sure if there's Fee in general when you call too. I didn't mind paying it , because I'm not here often and was just visiting family for the weekend. the food is good , and the dessert is amazing (which they're known for.) *Outdoor dining wasn't available, not sure if that's temporary or current. read more

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

The service here was pretty disappointing. We had what seemed like 3 or 4 different waiters, all missing most of the time. We ordered the chicken and the bacon vidalia mushroom quesadilla, they were good but came out 2 minutes after the appetizers. For appetizers we ordered the breadsticks and truffle potato chips. The appetizers were the highlight of this experience. After waiting 15 minutes for the bill we realized they overcharged us for drinks but in fear of waiting another 15 minutes for them to correct this we just left it as is. If you're looking to go here for the ambiance make sure to make reservations after the sun has set. The cave seats aren't the same in the day light. They also don't have French bread pizza any longer and don't service alcohol. read more

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Finally made a trip to Cafe Archetypus for a dinner date! We both drove to the location on a Wednesday night and found parking right in front of the location. From the outside, you would think it's a regular Mediterranean restaurant but once you open the door you're instantly in a different atmosphere. The menu is filled with tasty dishes especially for vegetarians! We got to sit in a cave like setting! Now be prepared, it is dark. We were using our iPhone lights to read the menu but that's what the restaurant is known for so I didn't mind. This location is definitely recommended for 1 on 1 date nights with your significant other since the cave walls somewhat seclude you in your own section I love it! The food was absolutely delicious and the dessert looked even more amazing. I'm coming back for dessert for sure! read more

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

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