bwe kafe is a popular, spacious and comfortable cafe in Hoboken in the North End. This new space has 2,400 sq ft. of vibrant colors, style & a unique shopping experience. bwe kafe offers bakery items, high quality coffee & an extensive food menu. This area offers several seats & tables to eat, read, socialize and work on your computer. There is also an upstairs area if you want more space to chat with a friend, or jump online with free wi-fi and get to work. They even have a retail market in the back where you can purchase specialty items for your home & lifestyle. The staff was pleasant and easy it was easy picking up my to-go order. Heads up..there is alot of construction going on outside so... bring your headphones just in case. The large windows in this location allows for natural sunlight, so stop...
Read moreIn search of a true cappuccino in Hoboken, I went to bwe kafe because it had many good reviews. Unfortunately... when I asked in what cup they serve small cappuccinos, it turned out to be a big mug, not a cup, more resembling a beer mug. If you want to buy a small cappuccino to go, it's a 12-ounce cup, and the large one is 16 ounces. What kind of cappuccino is 16 ounces? Is it really so difficult to check how to make a real cappuccino and how to serve it... As for the taste of the coffee itself, I can't write about it because seeing those big mugs, I didn't even order it. As for the look of the cafe, it resembles Starbucks in an industrial style, with usual big tables, scraped walls as if still under construction. The service is okay because the bartender offered to make me a cappuccino in a...
Read moreIt’s a good WFH cafe.
Twice I’ve had the staff tell me the kitchen closes at different times and therefore had to leave as I missed the window.
They also “aren’t allowed” to heat up coffee. I understand that I’m working and here for a long time and they would rather make me purchase a new coffee. However I also order pastries or food (when I don’t miss the window) and tip well — the least they could just heat up a darn coffee (especially a large!)
Side note - the women I asked to heat it up was very off putting and makes me not want to come back. However, most of the staff is very nice.
I’ll be back but wary to tip well or stay and eat because of the last 2...
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