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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A sexy dessert spot perfect for a date or a group of friends. Their interior has cave-like feels with dimly candlelit booths for couples and larger groups. While they offer appetizers, burgers, and salads, my hubs and I focused on their tea and dessert. We shared a yummy Darjeeling Teapot which gave us at least 4 pours. I ordered a pretty good Tiramisu Delight of amaretto ice cream, toffee Kahlua chips, and ladyfingers, but the super dry ladyfingers and too much crunchy toffee threw me. Hubs ordered an impressive Wukong Brownie which came with chocolate and banana ice cream, melted marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate sauce atop a perfectly chewy brownie. Both arrived huge and though we shared what we could, we couldn't finish either. With other friends, we definitely would. At the front of the house, service was a little scant, but once we were seated, it was excellent. Their desserts were a little too sweet for me but if my friends wanted to visit, I'd definitely cave in! **TIPS **Paid street parking in front with a little pay booth down a few stores to the left. **Gender-neutral restrooms. **They don't take reservations so try to arrive early to get a cave booth in the back. read more

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I love the idea of cave-like dining, very creative. Of course, lights a dimmed inside but every table is lit with candles. Definitely an attempt to a romantic vibe. The only thing that made me take off a star is the music. The volume was way too loud that you sometimes can't hear what the person next to you is saying. Having someone repeat what they say repeatedly kills off the romantic feel. We did only get desserts here which was well worth it. They have brownies, cakes with ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes. They were absolutely delicious! They have coffee, lattes and teas, as well, if you like to pair those with your dessert. I would definitely come back here and bring some more people with me. It's worth the visit. read more

The Caves - Dr. Watson Brownie, Dark Desire, Chocolate Raspberry Sin They were all so decadent! (Best lighting I could do w/o a flash) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This is such a cool themed restaurant! Metered parking. At one point we had three different waiters which got confusing. The food was good mostly bites and great desserts. They are pricey. A fun night out read more

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

I haven't had many things on the menu here. I usually drop by to get away & grab a sweet treat and their hot drinks. It's such a chill vibe. I just love how cozy it is & how great they're service is. read more

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Really great date night spot! I totally recommend getting a reservation if you're planning to come by during the weekend. They get really packed at night and especially in the cave/booth area (which is where you want to sit). This place BYOB and very affordable. Great food and vibes! read more

Great place to go for a unique dining experience. I appreciate that they are open so late. We've been here a couple times for desserts, and they were delicious although very filling. You have to try this place at least once if you're in the area. Don't get the fire chai - just has excessive chipotle powder added ruining a good chai. read more

The Caves - Dr. Watson brownie sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

The hummus was amazing. We went on a fairly busy night and the wait time was not long. The staff were very friendly. It's also BYOB and their drinks are great. I had to take photos of the restaurant itself because it was very moody and dimly lit, perfect for a date night. read more

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Great ambiance. Dimly lit. Prompt service. Not an extensive food menu, but more options for desserts. Large portions enough to share. It's a nice date spot. A reservation surcharge on resy I could do without. read more

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

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Man what a surprise for me. You feel like your in a cave back in BC. The coffee portion are pretty big so that's a plus. Very peaceful and great area to chat with friends & chill. Highly recommend read more

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

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Went here for my wedding anniversary and it was a different experience, good kinda different, quite dinner, for some moments it felt like we were completely alone in that restaurant which felt so good. Loved the food, coffees were amazing but didn't like the tiramisu much which is one of the best desserts as per them. My advice always book the booth, you have to pay extra for it but its worth it. read more

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I went for my friend's birthday last Friday night and we had a great meal and great time! The food was so good. I got the Five cheese quesadilla and boy was it cheesy!! The staff was attentive and the ambiance was awesome. I would definitely go back to try other menu items. read more

The Caves - Five 5 Cheese Quesadilla with Guacamole - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Not from the area but wanted some dessert. We ordered a Dr. Watson & the Caramel Apple Walnut. $40 for 2 desserts & it was totally worth it

Loved the ambiance, felt like I am in tulum, Mexico.. so chic.. food was great too, they us chicken quesadillas instead of veg, but were sweet to replace that.. not a great fan of their truffled potato chips, rest everything was great. Great service too read more

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Looking for an unique place to dine and chill? Cafe Archetypus does not disappoint. Each booth in the back looks like your own little cave so it's a perfect place for a romantic date. But it's also a fun place to bring friends and families as those desserts are large enough to share. Appetizer: nacho with guacamole was awesome!! So crispy and cheesy. I'm not a cheese person but I could literally finish the plate off by myself (okay obviously I didn't since sharing is caring). Desserts: Caramel apple walnut - loved it as the apple pie paired perfectly with the Vanilla ice cream. Dark Desire - the warm chocolate cake was rich. The hazelnut and vanilla ice cream was delicious. Your tummy and date will thank you for a nice and romantic meal. In my case, everyone left with a big smile on their face. Burp! read more

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Great spot for a date night. Very dim lighting, romantic place. They have tables in a round booth so you can cozy up. They have many hot and cold drink options. I started with a White chocolate latte and the presentation was beautiful. It was a decadent treat! Since it was late night, I was able to get it decaf. I came with a friend who's a vegetarian and there were many vegetarian options. The veggie quesadillas were cheesy and flavorful. The Santa Fe salad was topped with a black bean burger. Everything was delicious. I was not able to try one of their famous desserts but I will definitely will be back! read more

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Food was amazing , atmosphere was very personal and def a great date night place. Dessert is the go to here !!! read more

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

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Friday night 10 PM - cave seating had a 20-30 min wait and charged $15 min. per person. Make sure to ask if they have a minimum charge that day or they won't tell you. Really dark lighting, not too loud and wasn't too crowded in the front. Dark Desire, Sakura, Valentino were all very rich/creamy/sweet/heavy desserts enough for 5 college students. Dark Desire's hazelnut ice cream tasted like nutella, Sakura's brownies were doughy and sweet, Valentino had a white chocolate-vanilla-y flavor that was different from the other chocolate desserts. I would say Dark Desire was the best dessert if you're looking for something chocolatey but Sakura's green tea ice cream was also good. The pocky and pop rocks were an aberration but a good kick. If you're lactose intolerant obviously stay away ;) read more

The Caves - Dark Desire 9/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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The food really isnt all that. I ordered the chicken quesadillas & they were fine however the desserts are amazing. I do love the ambiance

Honestly didn't expect much from the food and came more for the experience but we were so impressed with the menu items. Everything was so delicious and we took a lot home, since the portions were huge! Great service and really reasonable prices. There were all types of people, couples dating, families, friends hanging out. Very welcoming. read more

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Delicious food. I'm definitely coming back here again. Appetizers: Breadsticks: Not frozen. Fresh. The cheese on the rim of the bread was burnt but that's what makes it so good. The marinara sauce. Is it home made? It's savory and the tomatoes are sweet Entree Chicken Cesar Pizza: Unbelievable. I was expecting something boring as this was my safe option. It had so much taste and they give you plenty of chicken. Couldn't finish all of it. Had to take half of it home Dessert Valentina: butter cream frosted vanilla cake with Vanilla ice cream and raspberries. I replaced the white chocolate shavings with regular chocolate. Next time I'm replacing the raspberries with strawberry. This dessert was a nice treat! read more

This past week I decided to finish off my sons Winter Recess with a dinner date just for him and I. We typically go to Applebee's for our mommy and son dates, but I was in the mood for dessert and my favorite place nearby has always been Cafe Archetypus. I'll admit, I was hesitant at first because the ambience is more for adults even though I knew he'd love the scenery. And so I was hesitant at first, but then I looked on the Yelp app to see what the wait time was (first time I used that function of the app) and saw that the wait was less than 20 minutes. Of course, I got excited so I got us in the car and headed their for dinner. I thought worst case scenario we'd sit in the tables in front so we don't bother anyone inside if he's loud. WAS I IN FOR A SURPRISE.... The servers were so sweet and so so kind. I mean, one of the staff members (I think he was the manager, I didn't get to catch his name) actually came up to us and said he was so happy to see kids there (I believe their was another mom with her son there too). He made it a point to show us on their menu there's a special note that talks about all ages being welcome to there restaurant. We were able to sit in the back, in one of the caved in areas and my son was over the moon. He was so happy to be there and couldn't get over the scenery. He wanted to take pictures with my phone so bad, lol. Of course, I explained we couldn't do that but I let him take a picture of the new "waterfall" sound machine they have. The service was great and he had an amazing time so that's all that mattered to me. I had the Chicken Quesadilla with the Orange Tangerine drink and he had the House Classic Pizza with a Shirley Temple. They were both equally delicious. He kept saying he wasn't expecting the pizza to be so cheesy. So that's a good sign!! I must say, I'm hoping in the near future they can add more dishes to their menu. To end the night we had the Ariel Signature Sundae with biscottis instead of the walnuts it comes with and I'm glad we went with that one because it was much smaller in size compared to the Deluxe Desserts I've ordered before so it was perfect where it wasn't too much to let him eat. I'm looking forward to coming here again soon. read more

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everything was fire this place is so good i recommend! food was amazing desert was good and the environment was very nice.

Soooo yummy! Been here about 4 times now and I usually only get dessert but this last time me and my boyfriend decided to get food. It was delicious. This is my go to spot now with all my friends to chat and just spend some time together. Love it here read more

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Cool vibe and food was good with big portions. Would recommend. There's a municipal lot nearby for parking or street parking. read more

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Cute environment, different from most cafes. Would recommend the nachos with the black beans and cheese and guacamole. Definitely a BYOB environment, which I personally don't mind if anything I enjoyed it because you to enjoy your favorite drink. Would recommend this place if you're looking to experience something different with a friend or maybe even your significant other. Our server was Tarik, very attentive and such a good server, in terms of was patient and knowledgeable of what food to recommend, very funny as well! read more

LOVE Archetypus or the Cave or whatever name brings you back to youth and feeling fancy in this catacomb of deliciousness. The setting is dark and dim, very intimate, the walls are carved out to resemble a cavern but artsier as there is a lot of curvature in the way it's carved out. Each table setting is equipped with t-lights to give it that romantic/chill vibe. Food is good but as others said seems a little over priced at first glance, however the portions are certainly shareable and it tastes good! Some of the fare includes quesadillas (my personal fav), salads, garden burgers, hummus platters and more. The dessert menu is where it's at, I've had several things from it, my pick the Oracle (mint chocolate chip, vanilla ice cream, oreos and hot fudge), I'm a sucker for anything mint. Chill spot, parking available outside, great for a date, BYOB and decent food. read more

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

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Cute cozy place Nice atmosphere Friendly staff. delicious options. Just beware that most foods come with salad. read more

The restaurant is so beautiful. It's like walking into an ancient cave, super romantic and perfect for dates. The menu is okay, not too creative but the dessert menu is what people go for. They have so many good options that it's hard to choose. The customer service was not that great but they gave us free dessert and a $10 gift card for our long wait. Parking wasn't too bad during the evening but during the day it's pretty limited. read more

The Caves - Santos Fe Salad bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This is a beautiful place with manageable (limited number of options- but in a good way) and delicious menu. The decor is gorgeous and wonderful for a romantic date night. Yes, it's good for a chill nosh with a few close friends as well, but really, I'd say go there for a date. It is BYOB so maybe it is best for a party of four. Hmm. I mean... unless both you are drinkers :-) Anyway, worth checking out. read more

Great unique ambience and scrumptious food. Ordered falafel eastern platter and ended it with devil love dessert. Everything was spot on in terms of food. Loved the ambience. It had a cool Egyptian vibe. Will be back! read more

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

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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

Was with a bunch of friends and wanted to go to a nearby cafe. We found Cafe Archetypus. When we first arrived to I thought we were entering some secret club. Once we entered my friends were astonished by the interior decor. The staff was quick to seat us in the "cave" The waitress was very helpful and even suggested to try new add ons to the menu. The hot chocolate was phenomenal and delicious. But let's talk about the dessert. The chocolate sundae was amazing. It wasn't too chocolaty. The Caramel Apple Walnut (hot apple pie and caramel) was by far the best dessert I have had in a while read more

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

A group of four of us walked in at 7:45pm. All (but one) of the front tables (not caves) were empty. The hostess proceeded to tell us there would be an hour wait. We were definitely surprised considering we were looking at so many vacant tables! She continued to tell us she had 6 different parties scheduled for 8pm. A member of our group mentioned that she knew the owner and asked for him by name and suddenly the hostess offered one of the MANY vacant tables and said the reservations were for the caves. I can only imagine how much business is turned away like this. We enjoyed our coffee and dessert for the next hr and a half and never saw any of these OTHER 6 parties arrive. read more

We went right when they opened on a Saturday evening and the place is pretty unique! Walking through what looks like caves and carved structures, we were seated in an elevated area, lit with candle light. It's a cool setting for a date! They promote not using your phones and no flash photography. It was still day light when we went but i can imagine it getting harder to see inside and navigate when it's darker. They drinks were good and cutely served in mason jars! The menu has quite a few vegetarian options which is nice and their very food about substitutions as well! We topped off dinner with the dessert menu which i highly recommend! All the options were really good and I wish we had space to try more than one! O the portions are big though, four of us finished the dessert! read more

The Caves - Lemonade and Shirley temple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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What an unique restaurant. What makes this place different than any other places I've been to are the following: the inside looks like a cave and is very romantic, the lighting is very dim and there are candles at each table, and there is a bamboo garden in the outdoor seating area. This place is a BYOB which is always AWESOME! The menu is very inexpensive and the food is delicious. You can't go wrong with the hummus, breadsticks and loaded nachos for appetizers. The best part however is dessert! read more

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Chicken quesadilla and Mediterranean platter were good, I'd recommend to try them. The Arnold Palmer was good too. read more

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

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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