Was craving tres leches.. ordered it from here. The milk was spoiled in the cake and smelled SO bad. The cake smelled like a wet dog .. or even worse moldy sponge. Do your self a favor and never go here. Beyond annoyed
Shahnawaz Alam
Loved the place and service was quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz Cuadrado
We went here for the first time today and loved the breakfast & vibes! The staff was extremely friendly :)We ordered a chicken empanada, avocado toast, breakfast burrito, bacon egg and cheese bagel with a side of hashbrowns, and delicious fresh orange juice (so good we ordered more to go)! The portions are great, and the food is yummy!
I ordered breakfast for my boyfriend through DoorDash and they did not even make the order correctly at all! The order that was given to him was not even presentable; I wouldn't eat it. I had to call DoorDash to complain. This is Unacceptable!!!! ! I will not order from them anymore! Those who left good reviews are lying!!!! It only takes one time! Do better!!!!!
Drea I.
The service was amazing and I love the ambiance of the cafe. Great place for breakfast and lunch! Also a good place to study!
Hannah Rivera
Great place to lounge, grab a great cup of coffee and some food. Super friendly staff. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Martin
This place is just perfect all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan Lewis
This place is my go to for something quick while I wait for NJ Transit. So good I in fact don’t get filled with rage if the busses are late since I get more time to enjoy my empanadas or whatever I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey K.
This is probably my favorite breakfast/lunch spot in The Heights. The food is affordable and good quality and the entire vibe in the cafe is peaceful and cozy. The service is always great, they have you order at the counter and then bring the food over to where you're sitting. Everyone is always so kind & the owner even greeted and checked in on us while we were eating. Also the music playlist here is so good! It's like they have my entire Spotify wrapped on shuffle lol. There's a lot of indie rock/alternative music playing. I always get a turkey club or a avocado toast, but their entire menu is great (including the coffee, bubble tea, and their deserts)
Good place for bubble tea and food including bakery items and small bites to go.
Keto Acid
I have been here more than 10x.Often has stale pastries- so be prepared for disappointment and a less than truthful staff (just sell old pastries at a discount then there's no question). Having said that, when fresh the taste is quite good. But you never know what you're getting.Very reasonable prices in general but have only tried pastries. Very nice looking selection if you have a sweet tooth.Would I return? In times of desperation.
Eryk Kai
Comfy place to grab a coffee or tea. Nice Vibe to chill and relax. Mmmm Black Tea with honey ?
pranav hardas
Croissant was delicious. Cappuccino was with bit burnt espresso shot, won't recommend. Orange juice is amazing and freshly squeezed. Not a fan of their french toast. I would recommend the sausage. Overall very commercial. Bakery items look great and I bet they taste the same.
Zulenis C.
Today was my last attempt at giving this business my money. The food is not the best, its barely ok. You won't leave feeling like it was worth the price. My partner had ordered a chicken sandwich once, & it was terrible: thin unflavored meat, one leaf of lettuce that did not look fresh & dry bread with no mayo or butter. Terrible. I've been in the neighborhood for over 2 years & I've always noticed how imbalanced the professionalism & energy is amongst the staff. People come here expecting pleasant, quick customer service at the start of their day for coffee/breakfast and/or lunch. Shouldn't be much of a hassle when it comes to communicating about orders & customer's requests. One of my usual orders consists of an Iced Latte & they started charging for Vanilla (syrup flavored pumps) - which I don't mind! Some of the young ladies are very friendly. However, the manager "Rosea" or "Roseo" is very unpleasant, unproffessional & has come off very rude & miserable every single time in order for me to simply order a latte & some spinach empanadas. First, she was giving me a hard time about the price, originally they were charging me different prices here & there, thinking I wouldn't check my receipts (be mindful of that.) Then, she gives me a hard time with the proper # of pumps for my coffee (even though I'm paying.) Starbucks would NEVER. She will continue to verbally complain that she "can't keep pumping just to pump" & will even try to argue with me. So unprofessional. Because I usually get the pumps on the side in a seperate tiny espresso cup, I even kindly showed her how much less is in there compared to other days & that she hasn't been giving me the same/consistent amount (which alters the entire flavor of the coffee.) Such a petty thing that shouldn't have to become a back and forth between customer & staff. I've come to her several times about her customer service & attitude in the cafe (being a familiar face in the neighborhood.) She refuses to improve her attitude towards my friends, my family & I. This has been a reoccuring event, I stopped coming here for a year because of the service & bad energy - returned today to still see no change & it's so disappointing. I was told the owner's name is Eric & I hope he sees this & takes it into consideration. I am Mixed Latina & I absolutely want to support all Latina/Brown & Black Businesses - & this is a shame that I will not be returning because of such poor & unnecessary customer service. You need to do better. Hire New Management & Train for more quality customer service with your staff. Its easy to be NICE, respectful & to not make customers feel like they are inconveniencing you! Especially returning customers who continue to give their money! This is just one of the main issues. There's been too many negative experiences here at Unica Cafe over a span of time for a number of my friends & family. I do not recommend it & I will be spreading the word.
Was craving tres leches.. ordered it from here. The milk was spoiled in the cake and smelled SO bad. The cake smelled like a wet dog .. or even worse moldy sponge. Do your self a favor and never go here. Beyond annoyed
Loved the place and service was quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here for the first time today and loved the breakfast & vibes! The staff was extremely friendly :)We ordered a chicken empanada, avocado toast, breakfast burrito, bacon egg and cheese bagel with a side of hashbrowns, and delicious fresh orange juice (so good we ordered more to go)! The portions are great, and the food is yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Empanadas, Avocado, Toast, Sandwich
I ordered breakfast for my boyfriend through DoorDash and they did not even make the order correctly at all! The order that was given to him was not even presentable; I wouldn't eat it. I had to call DoorDash to complain. This is Unacceptable!!!! ! I will not order from them anymore! Those who left good reviews are lying!!!! It only takes one time! Do better!!!!!
The service was amazing and I love the ambiance of the cafe. Great place for breakfast and lunch! Also a good place to study!
Great place to lounge, grab a great cup of coffee and some food. Super friendly staff. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is just perfect all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is my go to for something quick while I wait for NJ Transit. So good I in fact don’t get filled with rage if the busses are late since I get more time to enjoy my empanadas or whatever I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is probably my favorite breakfast/lunch spot in The Heights. The food is affordable and good quality and the entire vibe in the cafe is peaceful and cozy. The service is always great, they have you order at the counter and then bring the food over to where you're sitting. Everyone is always so kind & the owner even greeted and checked in on us while we were eating. Also the music playlist here is so good! It's like they have my entire Spotify wrapped on shuffle lol. There's a lot of indie rock/alternative music playing. I always get a turkey club or a avocado toast, but their entire menu is great (including the coffee, bubble tea, and their deserts)
Quick, friendly service. Great pressed juice!
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Good place for bubble tea and food including bakery items and small bites to go.
I have been here more than 10x.Often has stale pastries- so be prepared for disappointment and a less than truthful staff (just sell old pastries at a discount then there's no question). Having said that, when fresh the taste is quite good. But you never know what you're getting.Very reasonable prices in general but have only tried pastries. Very nice looking selection if you have a sweet tooth.Would I return? In times of desperation.
Comfy place to grab a coffee or tea. Nice Vibe to chill and relax. Mmmm Black Tea with honey ?
Croissant was delicious. Cappuccino was with bit burnt espresso shot, won't recommend. Orange juice is amazing and freshly squeezed. Not a fan of their french toast. I would recommend the sausage. Overall very commercial. Bakery items look great and I bet they taste the same.
Today was my last attempt at giving this business my money. The food is not the best, its barely ok. You won't leave feeling like it was worth the price. My partner had ordered a chicken sandwich once, & it was terrible: thin unflavored meat, one leaf of lettuce that did not look fresh & dry bread with no mayo or butter. Terrible. I've been in the neighborhood for over 2 years & I've always noticed how imbalanced the professionalism & energy is amongst the staff. People come here expecting pleasant, quick customer service at the start of their day for coffee/breakfast and/or lunch. Shouldn't be much of a hassle when it comes to communicating about orders & customer's requests. One of my usual orders consists of an Iced Latte & they started charging for Vanilla (syrup flavored pumps) - which I don't mind! Some of the young ladies are very friendly. However, the manager "Rosea" or "Roseo" is very unpleasant, unproffessional & has come off very rude & miserable every single time in order for me to simply order a latte & some spinach empanadas. First, she was giving me a hard time about the price, originally they were charging me different prices here & there, thinking I wouldn't check my receipts (be mindful of that.) Then, she gives me a hard time with the proper # of pumps for my coffee (even though I'm paying.) Starbucks would NEVER. She will continue to verbally complain that she "can't keep pumping just to pump" & will even try to argue with me. So unprofessional. Because I usually get the pumps on the side in a seperate tiny espresso cup, I even kindly showed her how much less is in there compared to other days & that she hasn't been giving me the same/consistent amount (which alters the entire flavor of the coffee.) Such a petty thing that shouldn't have to become a back and forth between customer & staff. I've come to her several times about her customer service & attitude in the cafe (being a familiar face in the neighborhood.) She refuses to improve her attitude towards my friends, my family & I. This has been a reoccuring event, I stopped coming here for a year because of the service & bad energy - returned today to still see no change & it's so disappointing. I was told the owner's name is Eric & I hope he sees this & takes it into consideration. I am Mixed Latina & I absolutely want to support all Latina/Brown & Black Businesses - & this is a shame that I will not be returning because of such poor & unnecessary customer service. You need to do better. Hire New Management & Train for more quality customer service with your staff. Its easy to be NICE, respectful & to not make customers feel like they are inconveniencing you! Especially returning customers who continue to give their money! This is just one of the main issues. There's been too many negative experiences here at Unica Cafe over a span of time for a number of my friends & family. I do not recommend it & I will be spreading the word.