Vis à Vis Cafe & Bistro
Downtown Jersey City · Jersey City · Steep Index 8.2/10
A rustic cafe on Newark Avenue with good wifi, front porch tables, and a long breakfast and lunch menu at fair prices.
The Steep Index
It is an easy place to settle in. The wifi is good, there are plenty of tables inside and out, and the staff are friendly. The latte was nicely pulled and the shakshuka was a real order.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 8.3/10
- Atmosphere: 8.0/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 8.7/10
- Value: 8.1/10
- Staying Power: 8.0/10
- Overall: 8.2/10
Perfect for: working alone, reading, people watching, brunch
The Space
A rustic room with plenty of tables, and a front porch with more. Newark Avenue is right there, so the porch is the seat for people watching.
The Coffee
I had a latte and the shakshuka. The latte was nicely pulled and aromatic, and the shakshuka was tasty, with roasted spicy peppers. The menu is long, and it suits breakfast or lunch.
Good wifi, good food, and a porch to watch Newark Avenue from.
The Vibe
Nice vibes, friendly staff, and prices that are reasonable. Good for working, reading, or just sitting.
The Verdict
If you need a quiet place to work with good wifi, good food and a pretty good latte, this is the spot. Order the shakshuka.
Practical information
- Address: 197 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
- Price: $
- Type: brunch cafe
- Wifi available
- Laptop friendly
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