bwè kafe

This is such a beautiful café right next to the waterfront. Perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t crowded either and my friend and I was able to snag a seat right next to the windows overlooking the water.
I don’t drink coffee, but my friend really enjoyed her cup of coffee. We also shared a chocolate chip pumpkin crumble muffin and cheddar scone. Both were very tasty and freshly brought over from OM Sweet Home in Hoboken I think. I especially liked the pumpkin muffin. Snag one if they have it available.
The café was so peaceful I almost fell asleep while relaxing there. I hope I get another chance to come back!

Great coffee, great location. Bummer that they don’t offer wifi on the weekends and that it cost $ 1.50 an hour to park outside at the meter. Not the best place for someone like me that wants to spend time and catch-​up on work on the weekend. But for you those of you looking for a quick stop, def swing through.

Tried this local café for the first time instead of the nearby Starbucks and wasn’t too impressed with my drink. Ordered a «hot» chai latte and got a lukewarm one even though it was made on the spot. My friend ordered a pour over coffee and his was just warm as well. Not sure if since the weather has been warm everyone has been ordering iced drinks and not as many of the hot versions so the servers aren’t paying attention to their craft. I’ll give it another try in the future and see if they can deliver a proper hot drink… otherwise Starbucks will be getting my $ 3+ going forward.
On the plus side, the space is nicely laid out with tables and benches and some comfy seats by the windows. Across the street is a pretty cool kiddie park with a carousel and spray park so if you’re with kids. you can grab your caffeine fix to go and watch them play.

What a lovely escape. Just don’t ask me to pronounce the name. :)
Bwè kafe looks like something lifted straight out of Brooklyn so I was pretty surprised to find it in Jersey City on a quiet corner by the river. I was planning to do some work on my laptop and bwè kafe looked just perfect. There are multiple seating options – communal tables, two seaters, etc. I preferred the couches by the window which offered a beautiful view of the river. The latte I got was pretty good and the scone was quite tasty, but the best part of the café was the bright, airy space and its relaxed vibe. It’s quiet too, so you can read or get some real work done here.
Would cross the river for Bwè.

Cozy place. Tried the ice cold brewed coffee, all good. Kind service.
Place has enough seating and free wifi.
Although this is under a residential building/​neighborhood so you find the local residents a lot. Not a good or bad thing, just an observation vs. a café in busy areas.

Lovely new space with lots of light and plenty of seating, including a small couch area and some communal tables.
Lots of people working on their laptops during the work week. Generally pretty quiet.
Had the iced tea and iced coffee — both delicious. Only wish they had soy/​non-​dairy milk out at the self-​service milk station instead of making you pay $ 0.65 more for it. (They have skim, whole & half/​half.)
4 stars (would give 4.5 if possible) because the baked goods aren’t the best and they’re a little overpriced. Had the scone and the brownie and wasn’t too impressed with either. But it’s nice that they often have vegan options.
Really friendly staff which is great! And a lovely park across the street with lots of public tables, kids, and a great view of Manhattan.

Great coffee and great atmosphere. Prices are also reasonable. Wonderful addition to Jersey City!

Horrid place. Wrong coffee. No croissants. Wrong tea. Quiche that was ice cold in the middle. Half and half was empty as was the milk. Does nobody give a crap at this place?
We would’ve been better off hitting the dunkin donuts in the Hoboken terminal on our way back from a long bike ride.

JC has quite a few places to indulge your thirst for coffee and a chill atmosphere, but Bwe is currently tops.

Back in the day I drank Cappio, so I won’t claim to be a connoisseur on the more glamorous offerings like the pour-​over coffee. The staff is very helpful whether you want to know about the beans or simply needed a quick caffeine boost. But I know the Japanese cold brew ice coffee had an impressive kick.
I wasn’t knocked out by the scone, though I may not be a scone guy. The apple pastry was very good.

This place is like Instagram heaven. It is very cute & bloggerish inside. I used to pass the Hoboken be on my Washington St. walks but never had the time to stop in because it was far from the path. When I found out they had this location, I was so excited to go.
The inside is super cute like I said, I get sort of an island vibe from it. When I read the history online, bwe is a Haitan (sp?) word so I can see where I got the island vibe from. It is always busy with people at the computers at work. When I went with my friend, it was very quiet almost like a library so we had to whisper which is ok.
Their coffee selection is good & prices are reasonable. I got a latte while my friend got a mocha latte. To put almond milk costs extra. I had to make my coffee decaf which was extra also, only 15 cents. Coffee is really good, comparable to Third Rail Coffee in NYC which is amazing. All of bwe coffee is fair trade & ethical

Location, location, location. This coffee shop is right by the water, near the park, close to the Hoboken train station. Seating is usually crowded, but as it gets warmer, there’s plenty of seating by the park, as well as a sand/​beach area to use as well.
Service is noticeably great. Every barista makes an effort to smile and treat you warmly.
The coffee is great, too.

Probably the best coffee I’ve had EVER! They take pride in making the coffee and the result is outstanding. The place has a laid back and relaxed feel. Nothing is rushed.
Lots of students and groups sitting and talking. No one seems to be in a hurry and I like that about this place.
They should add a few more food items to their menu apart from the pastries.
Love their Latte! No more Starbucks!

This is the second location — first is located on the north end of Hoboken. I’ve been a fan of bwe coffee since I came back to the area a few years ago. Like the other location, it has a mellow hipster vibe with modern chic décor (i.e. white paint, light wooden furniture, exposed brick/​piping). Always love to try something new out of their coffee (fair-​trade/​partner with La Colombe) selection especially since a certain percentage of proceeds go to support Haitian youth. So you can feel good about intentionally choosing to drink coffee here where you’re contributing to making a difference for someone else :)
The staff are always helpful and friendly, some work at both locations so its nice to see a familiar face. The price is a little more than I’d usually pay but again the quality and reason behind it are worth it. Lots of seating from standard table and chairs to sofa seating and long-​table, sharing. They provide all your coffee/​tea fix-​ins at a table parallel to the register and coffee bar (ie. milk, cream/​half n half, agave/​honey, sugar, napkins, stirrers, utensils, etc). They also have a refrigerated shelving unit with sparkling water, fruit juices, and yogurt and sell some wholesome baked goods as well. There’s a clean and handicap accessible restroom.
However, one of my biggest issues with this second location is the parking. It’s metered street parking, which due to the huge construction of luxury condos in the Newport area is costing you $ 0.25 per 10 minutes. Best to take the light rail ($ 2.50 for single ride) or PATH to Newport ($ 2.75 for a single ride). There are bus lines that pass this area too but that I’m unfamiliar with.

Bright airy coffee shop is a great addition to Newport. Such a great place to get some work done or meet up with a friend to catch up. Service is always great. They have a loyalty card too which is really nice since other small business coffee shops don’t give that incentive. The latte, mocha and flat white are my favorites. They’ve got a case of GF/​Vegan baked goods also if you’re into that.

4.5 stars
*flat white (holy mother of god!!! Super velvety! The coffee flavor was deep, rich and perfectly dark. It was like drinking melted, warm, frothy ice cream. Texture was fabulous!!! I can have about 5 cups of these)
This café is so adorable. Love the design inside, it’s kind of rustic yet environmentally friendly. The set up is great and they do a great job of maximizing their space. Service is great. I NEED to come back to try more of their coffees and their pastries.

I’m glad that Newport area finally has a quality coffee shop! I used to walk all the way to Hoboken to get a latte from another Bwe location. The place has enough tables to sit down on a cold day. Service is always friendly and they have yummy pastries. What else to ask for? Possibly another location closer to Exchange place?

my favorite café in the area… me and my girlfriend love the place for a quick get together. The coffee is so much better than starbucks.

I live in the area and by area I mean on the other side of the Newport community near Starbucks. Some may call this lazy, but I’m not walking any further than I need to when it’s cold outside :) So I usually go to Starbucks for my soy chai fix. Anyway, my birthday is tomorrow and I’m not in the office today (I take actuarial exams, so today is a study day for me — yay!), so I figured why not give bwe a try for an early birthday treat.
I prefer almond milk over soy milk, so when I saw the almond milk option I was already sold. So I got a large Almond Chai. As I sit here sipping my almond chai, I’m wondering WHY? Why did it finally take me so long to try this place out? The chai is incredible. It has the kick you want from a chai that many commercial establishments cough cough don’t have.
I can’t speak for the coffee (although my boyfriend enjoyed his mocha) but the chai here is definitely comparable to Birch Coffee (one of my favorites) in the city. SO GOOD.
They also have a loyalty program — buy 10 drinks, get one free. So that’s always a plus.
Regarding bwe itself, there are a good amount of seats to sit and do work. There’s also great lighting and the space feels very open and relaxing. About half full on a Tuesday at 10:30am. Definitely less crazy than the other coffee establishment nearby. I think I know where I’m going to go study tomorrow :)

Huge fan of this place!
The environment is warm and engaging. It’s extremely well lit which makes it a great place to get work done or meet with groups. There’s lots of seating, including a big picnic table in the space’s center.
Staff is friendly and pleasant. The hot chocolate is DELICIOUS. Prices are reasonable. Bathrooms are spacious and clean.
GPS had some trouble with the address, so here’s so help: it sits on the corner of the park at Newport Green.

You can rent out the space after-​hours (they close pretty early). My best hosted her engagement party last year in the spring on a Saturday. It only cost ~$ 200 to rent. They let us come in early (7pm) to start with decorations and set up. We probably had ~50 guests for the entire night. They let us provide buckets of beer and hard alcohol. We essentially used the «bar area» as a station to mix cocktails. In the back, we used the long table for food (buffet style). Two of the baristas were there to keep an eye on us and did all of the clean up afterwards. Party ended when people started to leave, when it got close to 10pm. Highly recommend this place if you want to host a party on a budget!

Always friendly and attentive staff, great coffee, lovely setting. I so glad they put one in this neighborhood! It’s such a relaxing place to just have your coffee and read or get away for a little. It’s clean, the people that work there are professional, and it quickly became one of my favorite coffee places. Mocha Lattes all day :)

So I didn’t come here during the day but for an after hours event so I can’t say what it’s like in normal hours. However, the staff was very friendly and their pastries were great. I really liked the atmosphere too. There were small tables on different levels as well as a large wooden community table in the center. The decorations were nice but not too over the top. It has a kind of modern/​hipster vibe.

So happy they opened a spot in JC. They opened up by my apartment in Hoboken just a little bit before I moved to JC, so I was sad I couldn’t have their coffee conveniently close by. Now, they’ve opened a significantly bigger location in JC with the great service and delicious coffee they have in Hoboken. It’s a great place to have a snack/​coffee and do work too, as they have ample seating.

Incredible service, super friendly staff, great coffee … Finally a wonderful gormet coffee shop at Newport!

Nice little gem in new port, good coffee and lovely environment. Good for studying, dating, or just a cup of morning Joe.

This is my favorite coffee shop. The view there is really awesome, you can see the Hudson River and the Empire State Building through the window. The coffee is good, I recommend the hot tea. You can order a pot of tea with two cups and share with your friend.

Really cute atmosphere, will have to go back to hang out. I got a cappuccino to go and it’s great. They also had a really good selection of teas, I am going to try the lavender tea when I go back.

I’m so glad that my favorite coffee shop is having another location at my current home; I’m also so sad that I’m going to leave this neighborhood soon. Bwe kafe provides decent flavored pastry and freshly brewed coffee; their decoration was also light in color and present a home-​style feeling. They currently do not carry espresso yet as they are still doing the move from their Hoboken main location; other than that everything was perfect here!
Liked their writing on the wall — where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time.

5 stars for this place since it’s badly needed since the other non-​Starbucks closed last year.
I love that they are trying to rock the ethically sourced coffee and have connections with some charities. I’ll pay $ 3 for a large cup of drip coffee with that in mind. Their food options are mostly of the gluten-​free and organic types… very expensive chocolate bars, etc. I’d love to seem them connect with a local bakery and offer some breakfast pastries.
There’s probably room for about a dozen people to be working before it gets crowded. I came in around 1pm on a weekday and it was pretty full of people working on laptops, having meetings, etc. I can imagine that this place will get pretty good business from nannies and stay-​at-​home parents as well as the work-​from-​home professionals.
It’s right up against the park. I’m interested to see what their summer seating situation will be, they could make an awesome outdoor café space.

A Waterfront, beautiful, industrial chic brand new Bwé Kafe! Only the second day since opening it’s doors this Bwé Kafe offers a super chill vibe, already more chic & Urban Outfitter-​esque than it’s Hoboken sister though just as wood heavy.
Attracting families & hipster yuppies alike this café, full of natural light and a relaxing view of the Hudson, offers great coffee with a cause for all!
All their blends have beans from Haiti and they contribute to Love for Haiti (an organization that supports grass roots educational projects) and Coffee for Water (an organization that provides clean drinking water to schools, hospitals and orphanages). As if coffee didn’t make me feel good already now I’m drinking for a good cause!
Definitely a great café to get some work done, missing the intimacy & conversational vibe of Modcup. The space and coffee bar reminds me of the La Colombe location on Lafayette near NYU sans the huge bar in the middle. Unsurprising that they would adopt a similar style as they do brew and serve most La Colombe coffees considering their love of helping Haiti.
Though this bar is far more petite and perhaps can’t accommodate more than 4 drinks at any given time, don’t think there will be a «morning rush» here more of a «grab coffee and chill» kind of place.
If in the area & in the mood for coffee (for me that’s all the time) check out this Bwé Kafe location!

Great local café! Starbucks has some competition.
It’s nice to see a local café that has great coffee, friendly service, and a beautiful atmosphere. This may be my new spot for a cup of joe. I like regular drip coffee, but they can do just about anything you want. Check it out