Absolutely wonderful. The desserts are amazing, and the atmosphere is intimate, warm and inviting

I was here with my mom, sister and brother. The ambience of the place is definitely more romantic than friendly, we were very self conscious about laughing and taking pics because the menu has a memo for making sure you keep distractions to a minimum. The ambience was very nice, it's more for couples tho. At one point we accidentally blew out our candles, which is the only lighting in the place, and we sat there in the dark for 10 mins until we could flag a waiter with a lighter.... The food was great, very yummy but our waitress could not recommend or answer any questions about the menu... I wish they had a little nicer food to go with the decor, but it's pizza, gyros, salads, quesadillas, which are all fine and tasty, not what I expected tho. We were really excited about dessert, but the waitress never checked on our table and after waiting for 20 mins after they took our plates, we ran out of time and had to ask for the check, she handed that to us, yet she never came back to pick it up... So we had to go to the front and find someone who could run it for us.... I liked the place, but it could improve. read more

I've been here only once and I must go again!! I am all about atmosphere and decor and this place definitely has it! It's so creative. This cafe is also called "the cave" for good reason because it is just that you are dining in what looks like crevices or caverns of a cave. So if you come you must sit in the back!! Because the front you don't get as much feel of it being a cave as much as the back. Yes the lighting is very low so taking photos can be difficult to get the ambiance of the place. Now onto the food which yes they do have, pizza, wraps, sandwiches, etc. I tried the sirracha chicken pizza, and yes it is spicy lol. For drinks and dessert I tried the caramel latte which was good, and the empress ice cream which came with dulce de leche cake, amaretto, etc, which was delicious not overly sweet at all. Depending on what you get the desserts can be huge, so if you want something small choose from the ice cream section where I chose, below that are the bigger desserts. read more

cute, actually really cute but the food is sub par. after reading the menu i kinda felt like it was going to be a waste of money, 14$ for a wrap???? i was fully expecting to have to stop at mcdonalds on the way home. now the food, meghhhhh could have been a lot better, we got nachos, which where simply chips, with black beans corn and cheese. but the dips where decent(guac and a new chipotle one, and if you mix everything together it was really good) we also had thai pizza, decent -blue buffalo wrap disappointing~ so simple but it was lacking, huge portion and for 14$ that was a surprise but the flavor, the love, the thing that makes you want to finish your plate and talk about it was just not there. i was able to eat half and that was just to make me feel better about wasting my money. -lahmajun platter, good i ended up eatting this persons left overs. -gyro platter, megh the meat was described as "beef flavored as lamb" which looked like heat and serve boxed stuff. i would however agree with everyone else that the teas, and ice cream are this places saving grace. the service here is great though. would i go back..... yea but i would just get apps or salad and ice cream. read more

I mainly come here for the ambiance and the desserts. The entrées are just OK and somewhat uninspired because the base of most of their dishes are those little pita breads (if you haven't noticed). So in actuality you're eating pita bread pizza, pita bread quesadillas, etc. It's not that bad but it gets repetitive after awhile. read more

What happened!? Archetypus Café used to be the "go-to" for young adults and young professionals. The hours have decreased overwhelmingly, and the prices have risen even higher. Years ago, Archetypus would stay open as late as 2:30AM on some weekend evenings. Moreover, all menu items appeared to have been increased by a few dollars. These two factors take away from what was formerly an incredible ambiance and aura. The only appealing factor left is the "flash factor," which includes the unique caves in the back of the restaurant, where there used to always be a wait. I am truly shocked at the very risky and drastic changes the café has made. It's just is not the same, I really hope things go back to the way they were here! read more

Great desserts and coffee, but the service is terrible. I've been here several times. For example, the waitress just throws the food on the table, forgot a side I requested, and leaves. She doesn't check back in, and had no sense of hospitality. When she dropped the check off, she threw the bill down, turned around and walked away. I would say one star, but the food is good and the ambience is very unique and inviting. read more

BYOB and even though the website says they charge $15 corkage fee, they never do.Ambiance is great, food is decent,nothing great or unique but you'll never get anythign bad from there.There menu isn't big but I primarily go there for their ice cream desserts and hot drinks.White Hot Chocolate and Enerthus are great,def try both.And really inexpensive.Outdoor seating during the summers make u forget ur in edgewater(garden like-very cute) read more

This is by far one of the most innovative cafes I have seen in regards to the decor. Their dessert menu is quite interesting. Tried the Lava chocolate drink and found it very unique. Portions are decent and so is the pricing. Ideal for a romantic date. will definitely go for round 2... read more

The caves are really the main draw, cool candlelit magical feeling atmosphere. Be prepared to wait for at least half an hour for a table. The desserts are good but somewhat pricey. They are fairly large and two people could split one and be satisfied, unfortunately you would not make the price minimum for the caves (avg. $12/person) unless you ordered something else too. Service is incredibly slow possibly due to their policy of not assigning waitstaff to tables. On more than one occasion, I found myself waiting 10+ minutes for the check or similar thing and needed to request it from another waiter. Probably why it takes so long to get a table. read more

Just moved to edgewater from NYC. Went here with my hubby & daughter at around 7p on a Friday night. Food was mediocre. Hubby & daughter said dessert was good. Service was HORRIBLE!! Service was so slow & rude. I am not exaggerating when i say we waited 45 min-1hr to get our food after we ordered. Another 30 min after ordering dessert. Really, how long does it take to put ice cream in a bowl?! We didnt leave until 9:45p. I would have left if it wasnt for my hubby & daughter wanting dessert. I will never go here again. It's definitely not worth the wait. read more

love this place! atmosphere is great. every table from what i saw in the back has their own cave to be in. perfect for a romantic catch up. food is delicious as well. service was great. desserts were a bit pricey though. read more

the one place i go in jersey to have a chill time. its medditerranian food that has a whole selection of sundaes. since its in jersey, smoking is still allowed in this place so the smoker friends in the city appreciate it(Especially in the winter time) they started doing lunches, and they're open til late. its pretty romantic in the non-smoking cave where you have your own little nook, which is pretty sexy. my favorite sundae is the arcangel by the way :-) read more

Sitting in a cave in the dark with your boyfriend while eating huge (and I mean huge) plates filled with the greatest desserts I have ever tried is my idea of relationship weight the right way. I never go there for the food because the dessert takes the cake (literally) for me. Must try. read more

Went in extremely hungry, left extremely hungry and mad. Archetypus made me question my own existence as I was unseen by every employee on shift on a Sunday, Aug 27th, at 10:30pm. Called my mother shortly after to confirm my birth. Mom didn't pick up the phone, hence I began to panic. Walked into the yogurt shop located 21 meters to the left of the store if you are walking out, and turns out they know how to actually treat people. Well done yogurt shop, well done. Yogurt shop: 1. Archtypus: 0....... my feelings: -1. But in all honesty, been here before and the place is nice, service is at about 7 out of 10, but for some reason, we were not even greeted and we were the only people waiting to be seated. Had about 4 employees look at us, turn around, and walk away while one of the employees was talking to his friend and then turned around, saw us, and also left. read more

Cute place for date night or gno. Byob makes it a plus! Dishes are good and semi healthy depending on what you pick. The desserts are soooooo damn good. Yum! read more

This place is very cute with booths in a cave like setting. I have had food which was good but I love the coffee and hot drinks which are really yummy, unique, and we'll priced. The staff is helpful and kind and the place is BYOB. read more

Really cute cafe! Good dessert, good coffee, and delicious peach and passion iced tea. Wonderful service and they didn't even charge us for our refill. Would definitely recommend! read more

decor is the best ever..... crazy cave booths ..... staff is weird... they have lahmajun which is why i probably like it lol pricing is up there... small.. read more

Ha the atmosphere is pretty eccentric. This cafe is in a cave literally...Didn't have the food only ice cream. Which seemed kinda special at that moment. read more

Freakishly exquisite setup complimented with a large and private outdoor backyard seating provides a great option for people that are looking to escape into a quiet atmosphere and experience reasonably priced entries and excellent deserts. I believe the place is BYOB as well, so don't forget your favorite bottle of wine. read more

Food is decent. The desserts are great! But sadly the service lacks. They seem to forget about you even though they pass your table several tines. The ambiance is very nice for a date night read more

It's always a cool and fun night we usually just go for coffee and dessert it's not really a dinner place

this is a cafe with a nice, mellow new age kind of feel; it's a great place for lunch or a cup of coffee/tea and dessert (the tiramisu with coffee ice cream was delicious)...you'll have lots of privacy if you ask to sit in one of the "caves", which are small grotto-like spaces within the larger "cave" that is Archetypus...service was very friendly and efficient...i'll go back again... read more

This place has been around forever (my much older siblings used to hang out there when they were in high school, though I believe it was called Enigma back then) and my friends and I have been coming here for years. It's a great place to go if you want a really cool, interesting place to sit and have coffee/tea and/or dessert. The place is very dark and dimly lit and the inside is decorated so that it resembles the inside of a cave (the back portion of the cafe has several tables that are each located inside their own little alcove, which is really fun and interesting, though these tables always fill up quickly, especially on weekend nights- if you want one of these tables, be prepared to wait), quite cool and romantic (great place for a date)! Otherwise, the entire cafe is awesome-looking, with fountains throughout and candles at each table. They play great, New-Agey types of music (Enigma, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, and the like). Pretty much all of their coffee and tea drinks are great, as are their desserts, and the portion sizes are on the more generous side too, which is cool. They also have some entrees and appetizers/finger-foods on the menu, not a huge selection though (it's mainly a cafe/dessert-y type place I think). I've had their hummus platter, which was really good and pretty big (I split it with someone). Other than that, I really can't say anything about their food, as that's all I've had there. They don't serve alcohol, as far as I know. As far as their coffee/tea drinks and desserts/sundaes are concerned, there is tons of variety there! The portions are quite good and I have never ordered anything there that I didn't like! On the downside though, the place is a bit on the pricey side, so be prepared for that. All the staff I've interacted with there have always been friendly and helpful. On a Friday or Saturday night, they can get rather busy and there may be a wait (especially if you want your own little cave-table), so be ready for that. If you're looking for a quick, cheap(er) cup of coffee, you might be better off hitting the 24-hour Starbucks down the street. This place is better suited to romantics, hipsters, and other eccentric types looking for a place to sit, drink coffee, and have long, existential chats. Totally worth checking out! :-) read more

love the atmosphere very romantic, love sitting in a cave. a little pricy but the service and food make up for it. definitely recommend this place even if not for dinner but for desert. read more

My mother and I were out shopping in Edgewater one night in June so we decided to check this place out. We figured coffee and desert would do so we stopped in and ordered 2 Americano's, Forbidden Brownie Seduction and a Cocodemon. While we were waiting my mother decided to use the rest room. While I was at the table by myself the owner came over and introduced him self, he seemed nice at first like he just wanted to greet a new customer and hopefully get repeat business. After the intro he told me I was very attractive and was wondering if I was up for some quick sex in the kitchen because his girl friend was up stairs wresting. I immediately turned him down so he left. I blew it off, I've had plenty of men make passes on me before. So my mother comes back from the rest room and our food and coffee arrived. The coffee tasted like some kind of instant store bought off the shelf coffee. The dessert's were also lackluster. So I had to use the rest room before we received the bill, I went back to the table and my mother looked upset. I asked her what was wrong and she said that we needed to leave. So we payed and left. when we got to the car my mother still looked upset so I asked her again what was wrong? Evidently while I was in the rest room the owner came back to our table and propositioned my mother for some quick sex in the kitchen because his girlfriend was resting up stairs. All I can say is this guy is a pig and I feel bad for whoever his girlfriend is and no one should ever waste their money in this place. Totally inappropriate behavior and he should probably be named by the #metoo movement. read more

The food is pretty good but nothing extraordinary. The desserts are also good but totally overpriced. So why do I keep coming here? You should figure it out for yourself but I'll tell you this: You sit in a cave and its BYOB. Wont find this in Manhattan either. read more

Wow, this place is fantastic. When you walk in, it appears as though you're walking into a cave. It is very dimly lit with oil lamps on the tables, so it is a very romantic setting, but it is not only for couples; there were several groups there. We went just for dessert. We ordered the forbidden brownie seduction, a cappuccino and the spiced chai. The dessert was huge, my husband and I couldn't finish it. The beverages were also decent-sized. But, heads up, the spiced chai is very spicy, even for us who love spicy foods. Will definitely return. read more

Horrible service. Had to ask a waiter to take my order, food was super late while it was barely packed. Burnt coffee, they're not consistent but great brownies. read more

This place is awesome. Cave - like ambiance makes it nice to sit while waiting for food, also brings a completely different atmosphere unlike anywhere else. The food is good, dessert event better. Come here for dessert! Pizza is also to die for. Different than typical NJ pizza. read more

Great concept, poorly executed. Unfortunately, neither the meal nor the dessert was very good. The nachos were like the kind you got in school lunches. The quesadilla was pretty good. The chocolate cake and carrot cake were both dry and tasteless. It's unfortunate since it's such a cool concept. read more

What a surprise! I had NO idea! My husband loves this place-had discovered it over 20 years ago. We just got married last year, and last night, he introduced me to Archetypus. The ambiance is uniquely cave-like. What I liked, was the privacy of our table. We dined with friends, and felt we were the only ones in the restaurant. The service was really attentive. I was actually looking for dinner-hungry for a big steak or fish dinner, so wraps, salads or quesadillas wasn't exactly what i wanted. The owner suggested a combination of different things to make this amazing quesadilla that was SO yummy! Mine had chicken, guacamole, cilantro, cheese, and veggies. Others in our party had a chicken gyro, honey mustard wrap and a veggie quesadilla. No one completely finished their meals, and with a great dessert menu, we were all too stuffed to order anything else. It was really too hot last night. If it were just a bit cooler, we would have really enjoyed eating outside al fresco. What a gorgeous patio amidst bamboo trees. We just may have to return to the outdoor patio for dessert very soon! read more

This place is great. I recently moved to Edgewater and this was one of my first discoveries. The design/decor is really cool and unique! The caves are really cozy and can be quite romantic. The bamboo garden in the back is also very cool. The food is not fancy but delicious. You should seriously try this place. read more

I was brought here on a date while visiting Jersey and NYC. We thought a great ending to our honeymoon weekend would be an intimate dessert and coffee. While I would rate the ambiance, flickering oil lamps and decor a big 10 stars, the service killed the experience. We waited too long to be created after waiting for a table. We ordered drinks and food as soon as a waitress showed up. Our drinks took easily 10 minutes to arrive, and our food was delivered directly behind our drinks. After the food came, a couple different people checked in on us, a possibility of saving our experience...sadly didn't happen. We waited so long for the check we just went to the front to look for a server, anyone. We found 4 sitting at table, texting, eating, having a soda, doing everything but checking in on us. The place is beautiful, but once they sit you in the cute cave, they seem to forget you came to eat, drink, and be served. Meh. Disappointed. read more

It's a wonderful place! Beautifully decorated and very romantic. Food is delicious and portions are generous. And BYOB makes it a perfect dinner. read more

The cave booths in the back room were so cool and intimate. Difficult to read the menus with the lack of light, but the atmosphere was worth it. Everything we had was delicious. The quesadillas are loaded with fillings. Dessert was by far the best part. We'll be back again soon. read more

The Food absolutely never disappoints. The atmosphere, always love it. Dim lighting, private caves for intimate evening, interesting art. It's a great ambiance. The service however, complete different story. These guys need some serious server training. Took 10 minutes to be greeted with water, but once it was served, he was like the road runner and dashed away without saying a word. Our "main" server, didn't even introduce himself or welcome just to the restaurant and he seem didn't every KNOW if we order yet. Besides that I love the place but the service is always shotty. read more

Just OK food-Just Ok cave tables., Cheaply created-great idea done least expensivly-looks it. I had to go once-If the service and food had been better I would have wanted to go again-and again. Service-RUDE-on phone asking for directions because i passed it-the guy Mike-Rude-and hung up on me!! I get there and besides the cave tables being full-the whole rest of the cafe was empty! could he have spared a minute to be polite? I don't think they are hired for any customer service abilities. A monkey could have done Mike's job! Then another server spoke to the goon but service didn't improve nor were any appologies made! Then two desserts and two steamed milks later-a $40 with tip dessert-and it was OK!!?! NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT! im sorry but #1)improve service, #2) clean up the place and decorate a bit more-and 3) lower those prices!! bad form!-website looks better than the real thing! and they do not take Cr cards as advertised on site! read more

Archetypus is a really nice place to go on a date. In the back of the restaurant you have your own private area. The food is okay, there's not that much to choose from. I definitely didn't expect them to serve quesadillas, but they are good. They have a better selection of desserts that all sound delicious. You must try the forbidden brownie! read more