Basic Cafe | Deli & Cafe in Jersey City, NJ | Coffee, Breakfast, Sandwiches

231 8th St, Jersey City
(201) 656-5900

Recent Reviews

Rory Green

A wonderful cafe very close to Hamilton Park. My family and I have enjoyed countless weekend meals here. We really enjoy the food, the coffee, and the friendly service. I encourage everyone to support this local business!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Basic, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito, Salad

Vivek Kanissery

The avocado toast is the best I have had in Jersey City. Consistent, reliable and generous portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast

Mairead Rice

My fav smoked salmon bagel around ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sahana Ramakrishnan

Lovely - simple and consistent. Anna is wonderful and so is everyone else who works here. Neighbourhood gem!

Jim Goundry

As named, a basic cafe but solid

Barbara Ferdinandi

Classic Cafe❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito

Bob Aldrich

We were there the week it opened. Though we’ve been gone from the neighborhood for many years, Basic looks like it’s still going strong, and that makes me happy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenn P

Name says it all. Overpriced and

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Mengtse Tan

Awesome coffee shop near our bnb.Delicious lattes hot or cold.Nice breakfast options too.Note: they are closed for labor day vacation starting august 21st 2023 for a week.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tymon Wansel

Had brunch here. Teriyaki bowl changed my life.

Food: 5

Joseph M. Shapiro

Great place for a coffee and breakfast / lunch. Breakfast burritos are our favorite. Friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sergey Kovalev

Great coffee and breakfast options selection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heather Benning

This literal "corner coffee shop" is a gem in Jersey City. We found it around the corner from our Air BnB on our second day in the city...and wish we would have found it on day one! The employees were extremely kind and accommodating of our request for plant-based options. They have four or five options for non-dairy bases to coffee drinks and smoothies. We both got the avocado toast (one of us on bread and the other on a bagel) and the food was amazing.Dietary restrictions: Basic has four or five non-dairy options for their coffee drinks. There also are a couple breakfast sandwiches that can be made without dairy or meat.

Viviana Villafane

For a quick bite, clean tables, and possibly some friendly banter, check out Basic. This neighborhood coffee shop is a small yet ambitious store with its varied selection of savory menu items and sweet snacks. Besides staples like burgers, wraps and avocado toast, you can get Udon soup and quesadillas! I tried the Basic burger and it was cooked perfectly. It was delicious and satisfying.I can’t emphasize enough how clean it’s been each time I visited. The staff at Basic are so friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. I will definitely be returning in the future.

Bhakti Dalvi

Got a croissant sandwich with egg and cheese. Also got almond croissants and maple pecan Danish roll. Everything tasted good. Would stop by again for the beverage and other breakfast options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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Basic Cafe | Deli & Cafe in Jersey City, NJ | Coffee, Breakfast, Sandwiches

231 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 656-5900