Best Specialty Cafes in Newark with Food

Watsessing

Neighborhood cafe in Bloomfield's Watsessing area serving quality espresso drinks with house-made pastries like cruffins

Central Ward

Turkish-inspired espresso bar in Central Ward serving strong shots alongside halal pastries and baklava

Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway

Haitian single-origin arabica from shade-grown, chemical-free farms, roasted in small batches with above-fair-trade pricing

West Orange

Local roaster serving microlot pour-overs via Clever dripper alongside espresso, bringing much-needed specialty coffee to New Jersey

Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway

Haitian single-origin specialist roasting chemical-free, shade-grown arabica in small batches with direct farm relationships

Central Ward

Central Ward coffee hub known for its Adeni Chai and espresso program, with almond milk options and a work-friendly setup

Central Ward

Historic Newark coffee roaster and importer offering beans from origin countries, in-house blending, and wholesale operations alongside retail cafe service

North Ironbound

Neighborhood cafe near Newark Penn Station delivering quality lattes with notable texture and milk technique

Newark Liberty International Airport

Melbourne-inspired chain serving in-house roasted coffee with expert baristas near airport gates