Kaffa Espresso Bar — Restaurant in Jersey City

There are a lot of cafes in downtown Jersey City, why do I recommend you venture down to the sketchier side of Newark ave to visit this one?

Hidden Grounds, Lackawanna, Sober Shot, Rabble & Lion, Butler Cafe; all of these cafes I would classify as “elevated Starbucks.” They specialize in flavored-lattes, chai, matcha, and _-a-chinos because this is what most people like.

Kaffa is more of an old-school, euro-style cafe. They serve absolutely delicious Neapolitan espresso you cannot find anywhere else in downtown JC. The cafe is clean and relaxed, with a great selection of pastries and Italian sodas to enjoy with your coffee.

I believe the owner is the same as the Balkan Barbershop up the street. I couldn’t be happier they opened Kaffa and will continue to visit as...

This is one of the few places where their espresso is actually edible. I spent an afternoon studying here and had 2 excellent cups of americanos. The music is tasteful, the seating is ample given the small space, clean bathrooms, pet friendly, and best of all, the owner is incredibly kind. In a world of pop-ups and niche business mottos, it was heart warming to see a business run by a local who knows their customers by first name. I overheard so much chit chat between the owner and his customers, from how their children are doing in college to how kitchen renovations are going, and even some convos in (I believe) Serbo-Croatian. I crave these kinds of interactions and atmospheres and I’m so glad this...

I recently visited Kaffa espresso bar and was blown away by the experience. The ambiance was amazing and the staff were incredibly welcoming. It felt like a great place to sit and relax or catch up with friends.

And the coffee! Wow, the coffee was delicious. It had a rich, smooth flavor that was a true delight. I also couldn't resist trying some of their pastries and they did not disappoint. They were fantastic.

Overall, I would highly recommend Kaffa to anyone looking for a great coffee experience. It's definitely going to be my new local and I can't wait to come back for more. Thank you to the staff for such a...