Friend's Cafe

Friends Cafe provided the most wonderful experience for not only my husband and I, but also our extremely large furry son. Cocoa enjoyed the steak bowl off the furry menu while we enjoyed a Twix latte and a matcha tea latte- all super delicious. The staff and owner are kind, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend all NJ pet parents to visit this hidden gem!

Dope spot. Love the interior and exterior decor. Super cozy. Enough seating for about 15-20 people, comfortably. Beverage options are abound and they have non dairy options, which for a lactose tummy like mine, is crucial! Pet friendly, too 😍👌

Persian rice bowl with chicken was FIRE 🔥 so good.

Thanks for being a gem!

This place is a hidden gem! Not just dog friendly, but dog-centric, Friends Cafe offers a special menu for your furry friend that is delivered with kindness, care and special attention to detail. My Koda enjoyed a chicken bowl with rice, veggies and egg that was served with a squeaky toy and a few dog treats! It was so special! After being turned away from many cafes because I brought my dog along, I am so excited to have found a spot that welcomes dog lovers and their pets alike. This was truly a memorable experience - If you are a dog parent in New Jersey, this place is a MUST!

What an adorable café! We were thrilled to discover Persian dishes on the menu, and the Baghali Polo and Albaloo Polo were absolutely delicious. The owner was exceptionally kind and hospitable, treating us to chai and gaz for dessert. We will certainly return!

Owners are super sweet and definitely love dogs! Our dog got his picture taken and put on the wall, before enjoying his pup bowl! Food was excellent, dragonfruit tea flavorful, and the Faloodeh was delicious.

Absolutely adorable! Amazing staff great service delicious food. What a gem of a place

I wish I knew about this place earlier! It's such a gem with amazing food, friendly staff, and a cozy space. I got the persian rice bowl with beef. It was flavorful with a generous portion of avocado. Also got the bagel and lox for a friend and he loved it. Creative dishes that are filling with high-quality ingredients. Planning to go back asap.

Such a cute cozy place and not to mention the delicious food, pastries and coffee. Loved the whole friends vibe and the friendly staff. What a delightful find near the Rutgers campus.

Super cute little cafe filled with students and locals. They have a wall of pet photos from their guests which is super cute and two cozy couches to sit at. The food is so yummy. I especially love the bowls which are super filling, the frozen espresso, and the apple tart. Everyone working is so friendly and the endearing owner guy is usually around on weekends chit chatting with the regulars. Its a great place!

Came to friends cafe for the first time as we live in LA and decided to stop by based on reviews and we definitely weren't disappointed. All the items we had were absolutely delicious and would not hesitated to order them again. The pastries were some of the best we have had as well as the food that was just as delicious. The owners were also very friendly, welcoming and helpful to make our experience great. Would definitely recommend and will for sure return when I'm in the area.

This is second visit with my dog Porscha. First time we dined inside second time outside. Both were a very pleasant experience. The staff & customers couldn’t have been more friendly.
We plan on making more visits this summer.
A hidden gem for us. 🤗

Outstanding pet-friendly restaurant that goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of both pets and their owners. With a welcoming environment, delicious food for pets and humans alike, and a dedicated and caring staff, this establishment is a must-visit for any pet lover. I wholeheartedly recommend Friend’s Café to anyone looking for a delightful experience with their furry companions.

I shared a waffles and Nutella with chocolate ice cream. Whipped cream and just pure care. I loved it so much I wrote a poem

To all the waffles I’ve had before you
Nutella and chocolate and whipped cream to
I smiled and hummed with cheer and delight
I lost the battle to the desert delight
I workout all week
Train and eat right
Then I tripped into the friends cafe
Mocha lattes and good coffee
The perfect end to my Sunday.

LOVE THIS PLACE! randomly choose it because i needed somewhere to work and it was so pleasant. the food was delicious, i got the chicken sandwich and a caramel iced coffee. truly enjoyed it.

Where do I begin? Do I start with the food, the staff, the indoor/outdoor dining area or the owners? If I could give 10 stars I would, I’ve been going there probably close to a year now and I can say with the utmost confidence that I have never had a bad experience or meal there. The menu is full of very unique dishes that were very well thought out and made with only the best ingredients that money can buy. But none of it would be possible without the time, love and years of experience of the cafés entrepreneur, Josephine, or as I call her “Jo”. And the cafés business operations manager who ensures that everything it running like a well oiled machine, “Mo”, or Mohammed, Josephine’s husband.
The concept, a dog friendly café? In todays day and age? Simply genius. I am there a few times a week, sometimes days, to have lunch with my best friend and loyal pooch, Zoey. We are either having lunch, dinner or both and if you bring your dog there just go right in, pick a place to sit inside or out, and you might see a menu item called “Zoey’s Chicken”. Or choose from one of the home made menu items cooked specifically for your canine with only the finest fresh ingredients. Watch the game on the giant screen TV while one of the cafés friendly staff bring you a fine Italian espresso, or hot Persian tea. Just about all of the staff are college students working around classes trying to make a few bucks, and every single one of them are friendly and proud to work there, they treat the place like they own it. Mohammed and Josephine were blessed with these fine young adults, so make sure you leave them a good tip after you finish your lunch, they work hard and keep the place running 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Don’t forget to choose from one of Josephine’s hand made pastries, pies or croissants from the assortment of home made desserts on display, which are so good it will guarantee you’ll be back for more.

Bon Appetite !!!

TP

Their saffron ice cream and faloodeh are highly recommended.
I think it would be really great if the owner sold the saffron ice cream per pound for parties just like akbar mashti does.

Nice atmosphere, extremely friendly and kind staff. Very cozy place to spend time, they have some board games and some customers also working there with their laptops. Persian ice-cream and caffe latte are very good!

Super chill place. Great service. Delicious food, drinks, desserts.

I personally had the avocado toast with a cappuccino (oat milk) which I appreciated.

Their desserts are hard to resist!

Will come back with friends again.

This place is so good we came back the next morning!! That girl bowl & honey bear latte are amazing but the baked goods are where it’s at! The owners, Josephine & Mo are fantastic! To clear up the tip issue others posted abt.. electronic tips go to back of house workers cash tips go to baristas. Support local & go to this place. Be happy!

Cute cozy place, food was exceptionally delicious with great presentation. We ordered albalo polo and baghali polo with salmon.
The owners were so welcoming and kind, treating us to ice cream/falodeh and fruits.
I definitely recommend Friend’s cafe!