88 Cafe

106 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston
(973) 533-1833

Recent Reviews

Hank Higgins

This place clearly knows how to satisfy their clients. Always with a very kind demeanor. The food is conveniently priced, constantly delightful and neat.

Matthew R.

This place is now horrible. From what I hear, they're under new ownership. Last night I ordered General's Beef, pork fried rice and fried pork dumplings. Last night was the first time in my life that I've ever thrown away Chinese food. It was terrible. The beef was soggy. They used brown rice in the very greasy pork fried rice and the dumplings were a cheaper and less flavorful version of Cheesecake Factory's pot stickers. It's sad because this was my favorite place to order Chinese food in town.

Melissa S.

Closed for a long time. Finally reopened. Got chicken chow mein - no taste little chicken. Got chicken with cashews- so salty I could not eat it. Hot and sour soup okay. Steamed pork dumplings very good. Spend your money elsewhere.

Mona Boewe

We had a private event for a dear friend. The food was delicious....vegetables and meat and tofu were perfectly cooked. I could have kept eating. Always love this place for takeout or delivery. Extremely friendly staff!!

Larry W

This small Chinese restaurant is built into the same building that used to be the Friendlies Ice Cream store when I lived in this town. It is a decent little restaurant with only about 15 tables, but has a pleasing interior with wood beam décor. The menu and the food were both traditional Chinese, with all the standards represented on the menu choices. I had some hot & sour soup, followed by the Hot & Spicy Shrimp entrée. It was good…standard Chinese, without standing out in any way. Our dinners were inexpensive; under $30.00 for the two of us. It appeared as though seats were always available, so this is a good place to go if all the other restaurants are filled.

Beth B.

This is an unassuming restaurant that serves delicious food. We had a wonderful family meal, from soup to appetizer to entrees. Their chicken noodle bowl can be a skip for the table. Their soup dumplings are a treat best enjoyed at the restaurant. They are pork dumplings with broth inside... be careful they may squirt. They don't do well for takeout because the dough absorbs the sauce. We also had salt and pepper pork chops and happy family served over mixed ingredient fried brown rice. The shrimp in the happy family were cooked to perfection.

Meredith G.

Never ordering from here again. $110 of food thrown out after finding gray hairs in 4 dishes! My mom called the restaurant and they came to take away what we hadn't eaten or put in the trash and they're only offering her a 50% refund.

Regina Epperly

Excellent. I try different items on the menu, and have never been disappointed. Food is always wonderful.

Linda Favor

We went there for lunch on Wednesday and all 5 of us had food poisoning!!’ I didn’t find this out till today being we were off yesterday and when I got to work today we were all discussing how sick we all were!’ Never again!’

L M.

Good food, service is amazing and they never get a take-out order wrong. I just wish they'd offer better free sides than edamame and seaweed salad.

Amari Davies

The food is always fresh and delightful, employees provides awesome service. I loved the cleanliness and character. Highly recommended.

Michael Morects

I meet with friends this great restaurant a lot! This is my favorite restaurant to eat. I visit this place at least once a month. The cooking is excellent, the team is welcoming and the rates are decent. I enjoy being in this restaurant over a tasty meal.

Jason Ioffe

Really depends on your palate. This is not an authentic Chinese restaurant. It is more like a typical takeout Chinese restaurant.

Katarzyna S

Great cafe to have fun and talk with friends and family.

Michelle L.

I don't know what happened to 88 Cafe. This was my go-to place for Chinese and sushi for the longest time; mostly Chinese, but still. My husband was a diehard fan of the General Tso's chicken which has since started tasting like rubber. Anything with diced chicken, whether it was chicken with mixed vegetables or chicken and broccoli or any of the other speciality chicken dishes, also tasted overcooked and frankly, just not good. The wonton soup was never one of my favorites, as the wonton are very soft and the soup doesn't have that pork wonton flavor, it's kind of bland. Other speciality dishes have been met with lackluster reviews for lack of taste or spice. I heard the owner passed away and things went downhill; either way, after six years of loyal patronage, it's sadly no longer on our Chinese food take out list.

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