Intrinsic Café

5 Sussex Ave, Newark
(201) 618-2689

Recent Reviews

Miguel Beauchamp

The cafe itself is really cute, has a pretty area in the back, and is usually pretty clean. I have been coming here to study pretty frequently, but won’t be anymore due to a few issues:the coffee quality is too unreliable. the price for one shot of espresso costs more than starbucks for an overextracted and watery shot, and the lattes are often too foamy for me even when i ask otherwise.. but, the non espresso drinks are okayalmost every time ive gone, the baristas have been inconsiderate or rude in some way. ive had to ask multiple times for a mug instead of a disposable cup (to not get a mug anyways), had to wait 15+ minutes for an order because ours was forgotten, been unable to work due to shouting and yelling. most recently, i had gotten a bottomless coffee a bit prior before asking if it was okay if i could leave for a moment. Because the barista I asked said it was okay, I left and came back less than an hour later. To my surprise, not only was my bottomless coffee now void, but all I could get instead was a dollar pity discount for their mistake..not everybody is rude, but its just become an environment im not so comfortable studying at anymore and cant recommend to friends / family anymore either. ty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

A B

Everyone is so nice here. Great coffee and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies

Maria T.

this place was cute, and they had friendly staff, I really liked the atmosphere and I thought it was fairly priced. I tried a chocolate cake that tasted fresh. I came in on a Sunday afternoon. Keep in mind there's not a lot of sitting here.

Luna

This is such an aesthetic café that is very chill to study or just have bubble tea dates! I love how it’s decorated and how small it is. I had a strawberry smoothie with tapioca and passion fruit slushee with mango pop. They were made so well and very quickly. They do have snacks and baked good which looked very good & fresh! The service here is always quick & the workers are always kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Strawberry Jelly, Mango

Yuvraj Patel

It's NJIT's fav bubble tea placeVegetarian options: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Jelly, Cookies, Croissant, Mango, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Nutella

Waleed ALİM

pricey for coffee

O A

Love this place! I've been coming here for awhile. It's my go to whenever I need a quiet place to just sit and relax. I definitely recommend their bubble tea drinks! It's also super affordable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Jelly, Croissant, Strawberry Jelly, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Spam and Egg Onigiri

Sal Ali

Always go here to get bubble tea, best flavor and very reasonably priced. Baked good are also pretty good. Staff is extremely welcoming, helpful, and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SAMO

I normally come here to study and everything is always good .. but today I came in and I’m waiting for someone to take my order and the girls are laughing and cursing louder then normal and then finally ask me my order … and then I didn’t know you could reserve a table as well but before that I’m trying to study and the girls are louder then normal cursing and arguing at one point with one another which was weird cause I’ve never seen them act this way .. I don’t come every day but a couple times a month and my experience is always peaceful to why I come .. but today was different I decided to eventually leave when I got kicked out of the reserved table that I didn’t know was reservedParking: At least there’s always parking

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Cookies, Wild Raspberry

R S

the coffee is good but the baristas are always really loud.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Amber S

Cute little college cafe could use some sprucing up around the edges I will say.Dietary restrictions: Lactose intolerant friendly but not many savory options think more of a bakery.Parking: Will have to use park mobile app if you don’t have coins.Wheelchair accessibility: No ramps to enter the front of business

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cookies

Om Vaghasiya

I got a hot chocolate and some came to enjoy and the place was definitely the best cafe there. It was nice because the place was beautiful and it had many borad games to enjoy with friends, and also the workers there were so nice and kind. It was an amazing experience. And the prices are also amazing I would definitely go here again.

Steven Quinn

Staff is friendly, price is average, coffee is average, but location is in a rough spot.

Shivani Srivastava

Coffee is good but boba tea is okay. The baristas are really loud which makes it hard to get work done, even with noise canceling airpods. I have been here three times, each time hoping it won't be as loud, but the baristas were loud every time. The cafe itself feels cozy, and if it weren't for the loud people it would be an amazing study spot for college students.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chai Spice, White Mocha Black White Moche

Malachi G.

It's an amazing place nice calm and very respectful recommend this place to everyone who wants to chill with friends, it even come with board games and it's very nice aesthetic inside. The food is amazing and I find it really fast made and brought to the table if needed and busy making excellent service

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