Welcome to Intrinsic Café, a friendly Cafe in Newark, NJ, known for great food, welcoming service, and a comfortable place to gather. Rated 4.60 out of 5 from 527 reviews, we are proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a better experience.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Freshly baked butter croissant
Turkey & Cheddar with Pesto and Dried Tomatoes Or Italian Salami with Provolone and Ham
Iced Raspberry Hibiscus Tea with Acai and Lychee Jelly
Half Thai, Half Milk Tea Blend with a Brown Sugar Dizzle and Boba, Topped with Whipped Cream
Black & Chai Tea Red Bean Latte with Matcha, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg
Minty White Hot Chocolate
Hear from our valued guests
What a magical little cafe! Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere.
Cute cafe! I ordered the lover coffee: it kinda tasted like watered down coffee, but it was okay. The atmosphere was cute and cozy. They have so many options for foods and drinks and wish I could try them all!
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.
A quaint Cafe to grab a Chai Latte and a Nutella cookie for your afternoon pick me up. The service was friendly, quick, and professional. I'll definitely stop by again when I return to NJIT. Thanks for an awesome visit. It was a beautiful day outside so I sat on a small park across the street on NJIT campus, but they have tables and chairs inside.
I hate when people say this bc it’s so over used...but this is literally the epitome of a “hidden gem” It’s exactly what you’re looking for. Can’t believe I’ve passed this countless times. Quaint and Quiet (until I walked in) but it’s such a vibe. if it’s for you, you immediately feel you got it right upon entry. Smell of coffee affirms the taste. The options are limitless they have a limited edition menu that is worded perfectly. The bubble tea was tasty. I like places that make you feel comfortable to ask questions if you’re wanting to extend your palate. They have a back yard and front outdoor seating area which looks cool to meet up and potentially talk more comfortably.Parking is plentiful. They also had a cool community board of events that was cool to me. Oh yea they stay open mad late too. Just go.
Because of the pandemic, many small businesses are considering their next steps. When the opportunity presents itself, I try to support them any way I can. I stumbled upon Intrinsic Café in Newark, NJ, and I was so happy I did! Their front patio and open backyard space are cozy and inviting, great place to kick back and sip/eat your troubles away. They are accommodating in every aspect for this day in age: food selection, outdoor space, and service. These are fine qualities to possess in any business, even more so for a gem like this. Take some time to meet Wanny and Claude-Alix, the owner and manager respectively, of Intrinsic Cafe. They were wonderful, patient and always happy to see a friendly face. Thank you both for a wonderful first visit experience and I look forward to going back! Don’t forget to support small local businesses!
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.
Intrinsic Café is a beautiful cafe located in the heart of Newark, NJ on Sussex Ave. There’s plenty of seating inside, and even a patio area out back. The cafe is great for setting up your laptop or just enjoying a cup of coffee or pastry. The iced vanilla latte I had was very flavorful. The service is friendly and just overall good vibes.
Me and my wife now met here many years ago and this is a great meet up spot. The staff was very friendly and quick to greet us. The service was amazing and we loved our passion fruit and vanilla latte. Owner was really friendly as well she greeted us and welcomed us in. They have an outdoor patio space seating in the back.
What a hidden gem... I was skeptical when I pulled up to the location but figured it had almost 5 stars so why not give it a shot. Well I am happy I walked into this secluded piece of PEACE. I order a coffee and bagel and decided to stay and work at this location it was very inviting with artist renderings in every corner. The establishment is both a refernce of art, students, and patrons rolled into a Newark tribute of what the city really offers. There also appears to be a backyard patio but stayed in. Will post updated photos should I venture out next time...
Common questions about Intrinsic Café
Intrinsic Café is located at 5 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103, United States, Newark, NJ, United States.
You can reach Intrinsic Café by calling +1 201-618-2689.
Intrinsic Café has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 527 customer reviews.
Intrinsic Café features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Intrinsic Café features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Intrinsic Café features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Intrinsic Café features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Intrinsic Café features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options.
Intrinsic Café features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Intrinsic Café features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Intrinsic Café features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Intrinsic Café features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, University students.
Intrinsic Café features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Intrinsic Café features the following children: Good for kids.
Intrinsic Café features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Intrinsic Café features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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