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Highest-rated cafes in the Hackensack area by diners

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From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Hackensack area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Hackensack were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#22. Catalano Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1016 Maple Ave. Glen Rock, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Good Vibes Yoga & Kombucha Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 237 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Yoga, Kombucha, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Qahwah House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 441 Crooks Ave. Clifton, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Awe & Wonder

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 35 Highwood Ave. Tenafly, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Cafe Teasia

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 528 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Red Kettle Coffee House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 38 Enoch St. East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Cupily Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Franklin Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Donut King

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 5 Broad St. Norwood, New Jersey
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Roast'd Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 Rte 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Cocohodo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 255 Closter Dock Road Closter, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Empanadas NJ Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 53 South Main St. Lodi, New Jersey
- Categories: Empanadas, Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Thumbody

- Rating: 4.8/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 Rte 4 East Paramus, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. CAFFE AND

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 470 Main St. Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Snack Stop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 Broad Ave. Leonia, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. DB Breakfast

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4 Orient Way Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Roast'd Coffee - Fort Lee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1666 Bergen Blvd. Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Petite B Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 200 61st St. West New York, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Barista's Touch

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 66A Park Ave. Hillsdale, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Poke Express

- Rating: 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 12-74 River Road Fair Lawn, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Poke, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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