Dolce & Salato

They recently changed ownership, and unfortunately, it’s gone completely downhill. What used to be a great lunch spot is now a complete money grab with below average food. It’s not a stretch to say it’s the worst value for the price you will find in Hoboken. Pictured here is the Caprese sandwich, priced at $18 pre-tax. It was dry, tasteless, and completely unsatisfying. They didn’t even put oil/vinegar on it. No dressing whatsoever, and the bread didn’t even taste fresh. I’m a slow eater, and this sandwich went down in less than 5 minutes. I’m still hungry. Do yourself a favor and avoid this overpriced place! Plenty of better places around.

I truly used to love Dolce. I have been a few times since ownership changes and it has gotten wildly expensive. Their lunch sandwiches are small, minimal ingredients, and about $20. I like the sandwiches but they FAR too expensive. Additionally, I ordered online for overnight oats, which I paid $10 thinking it was going to be a big and filling bowl of oatmeal and I went to pick it up and it was smaller than my hand. I absolutely cannot justify these prices.

I want to share how much I enjoyed my visit to this Italian bakery. From the moment I walked in, I fell in love with the place: cozy, with a decor that transports you directly to Italy. The service was excellent; the entire staff was very friendly and attentive. And best of all: the food! I tried several desserts, and each one was delicious; the quality and care taken in each preparation was evident. Without a doubt, this is a place I would return to again and again. Highly recommended for lovers of good pastries.

It’s sad to see how much Dolce and Solato changed post sale. It used to be a staple for me and my family for lunches including soups and wraps. Are they crazy charging $10.00 for a cup of chicken noodle soup? These are quite literally half the size of the previous soup and double the price.

The original prosciutto sandwich was very good and the pesto gnocchi was delicious. Staff is very kind and great place to bring your kid and a stroller. Super clean and lots of great pastries. I’ll definitely come and visit again.

Everything is fresh and made the same day in the back. The service is great everyone is very friendly. And also a great environment to work from, the music is not too loud so you can take calls... it’s just amazing!!! ⭐️

Food lacked seasoning, but the buon santo sandwich was decent. The Chicken Caesar wrap had barely any dressing and was quite dry. Didn’t taste like much honestly - wouldn’t order again.

Dolce & Salato 1101 Grand St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 Sfogiatella This puff pastry has an extremely crunchy texture while the ricotta cream filling has a lemon zest. The exterior was loaded with powdered sugar. There was a powder explosion as I took my first bite. As a bonus, complimentary outlets are available to recharge your cellular device.

I really enjoy their paninis and patisseries! Coffee is top notch as well. Whether sitting inside for a coffee and a bite to kick off the work day, outside for delicious lunch or simply grabbing some choice cookies with my kid Dolce is one of my favorite places to visit around Hoboken

I heard that this place has good cakes . specially Tiramisu. we got a Tiramisu cake for my friend birthday from this place and it was HORRIBLE. The cake should have been more than a week old . The icing was all hard and so Stale. The Tiramisu part was even worse . i never had a Tiramisu that was so dry that stale. Had a really bad experience with their cake .

My husband and I came by before church to grab breakfast, and it was so so pleasant sitting outside on a late summer weekend. Truly like a dream come true. We got an American Coffee (regular drip coffee), Egg White, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich and cream custard croissant. The sandwich was a little bland but fresh and still delicious. The croissant was delicious and very flaky. Would recommend this spot! Plenty of seats inside and outside.

buffalo chicken wrap was absolutely FIRE. like maybe best Ive had in Hoboken. I just got a hot coffee with it and that also hit the spot. this place is cute and was fairly quiet in the saturday afternoon I stopped in. definitely will be returning!

Place is pretty cute and it has tables , phone chargers and high top seats with window view . The pastries we tried were great but I feel like the variety wasn't good as much of the stuff was empty . I expected more options for a Sunday .

Stopped by for an early lunch over the weekend. The place was not very crowded inside and only one table filled outside yet it took nearly 20 minutes to get two sandwiches. Their prices have gone up and I don't think the food quality is as good. It said on the menu inside the cafe the sandwiches come with a side salad but the Hoboken chicken salad one apparently does not. $12 for just the sandwich seems like a lot, but it was very tasty. The panini came with a small side salad - after 20 minutes the chicken was cold. Things have definitely changed since they first opened. I prefer Alessios over here.

Good service. Clean, modern ambiance. Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious pastries and great coffee.

Favorite place for Italian coffee and pastries and there are SO many to choose from in Hoboken. This place reminds my Italian friends of their favorite cafe in Rome. The latte options are my preference, but the regular coffee is also delicious. I have never had the gelato myself, but my husband has and loves it.

Nice cafe in Hoboken but not the nicest staff. Pros: they have a variety of choices on their menu that all look delicious. Unfortunately I only got to try the small sugar cookies with sprinkles and it was firm (in a good way) and good. Reasonable pricing. Cons: I came here with a friend and the kids we watch so they can have a small snack and use the bathroom on a very cold day. Upon coming in one of the staff members gave us a very rude look, like she did not want us there. It was very off-putting. The other staff member assured us it was okay we were there and was very nice. I don't think I will be returning since there are so many other cafes I can give my service to whose staff will not behave rudely to customers.

In my opinion, the best iced coffee in Hoboken. Their Nutella muffins are also so good we ordered them twice this week. Unreal delicious.

Food is pretty good - if you get it on time and the order is correct, which is never the case here. The staff is not engaged and doesn't care if they make a mistake. The past three times I've gone there have been issues. Most recently I went in to order the Hoboken (chicken salad sandwich) and I waited a half hour with my dog watching people that orered after me get their food. I finally said to the staff member, "what happened" and he gave the usual bs of oh the kitchen is backed up. Then he goes - you got the "x" which was NOT what I ordored. I told him that's not what I ordered and I can't wait any longer for my food. He didn't apologize or seem to care at all. Used to go a lot, but with so many options in Hoboken, you can choose which businesses deserve your money.

Awesome sandwich. Really recommend the Parma panini which comes with a side salad. Only reason not to give it 5 stars was the bottle of water was a bit pricey, like $3.50 pricey.

Ordered delivery from ChowNow (more money for businesses than GunHub/Seamless/DoorDash). I ordered a Lobster tail, Sfogliatelle, Nutella Bomba, fried house made fresh mozzarella, house made meatballs, house made meat lasagna, iced coffee, and a latte with almond milk. Order arrived a little later than expected but we were ok with it bc everything was delicious!!! Love that they have their own label on the boxes. Meatballs arrive cold so heat them up. They are solid, light in weight, and hold together. Nice light herb flavor. And wow! The marinara is incredible!! Highly recommend!! And we got a large quantity, 6 meatballs, for $8.75. Excellent. We will definitely order them again!! They're a nice size too. The house made meat lasagna was also excellent! Perfect size for the two of us and decent amount of meat. Again, the sauce is so so so good! Cheese perfectly melted. Price is a little high at $16 for this item but it was so good we would order it again lol. Definitely worth it. The fried house made fresh mozzarella was delicious!! Perfectly salty and crunchy with great stretchy texture of fresh mozzarella. $8 is sooo worth it!! We would definitely order them again!!! So good!! Iced coffee is good. Latte with almond milk is okay; it has a nutty flavor of espresso. I don't mind it. Prices aren't bad for them. The lobster tail, sfogliatelle, and bombs are amazing!! So fresh and soft for bomba. Wish there was more of a Nutella filling lol but it's good. The lobster tail and Sfogliatelle are both made well and have perfectly crunchy outer layers and thick creamy citrus inside lobster tail. Chocolate inside sfogliatelle. All worth it!!! We will for sure be ordering again from Dolce & Solato!!! :)

From the outside, this place looks good. The desserts looked good but there was not many vegan/gluten free options to choose from. I also ordered a flat white which was terrible. Maybe the barista didn't know how to make it, but it did not taste good. We spent $20 on two drinks and 3 desserts - for the quality it was not worth it. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

Food is good but a bit overpriced for the amount you get. They are still working out some kinks as our sandwich was incorrect but they apologized and made a fresh one along with some biscotti which made my husband very happy.

Service has gone downhill ... I placed an order online with TOAST and they didn't even have it ready in time when I came to pick up the food 30 minutes past the time I was supposed to pick up. This is usually the case with food not being ready for pick up or they "accidentally forget" to make something which I why I come later than usual. But yet had to wait another 10 minutes for them to actually make just the plain lentil soup I ordered which was probably microwaved. The girl who was working today was also just casually eating cookies in the front and proceeding to touch other food. Not a good look for Dolce. Let's try this again another day. They just need to pay attention more and stop being so lax.

Food was great Desserts were better Place is super cute Service excellent Highly recommended

This is a great neighborhood staple that serves fresh and tasty food. I order the Cobb salad most days and it is always prepared fresh and is delicious. Sometimes I pop in for their perfect coffee and a biscotti treat. This week I took my mom there for a sit down lunch and she had the Cobb Salad and I tried their panini - chicken with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and pesto...yummy! Both dishes were generous in size and presented nicely. They also have great outdoor seating with plenty of space with a large awning to escape the heat of the sun! The staff is friendly too but what I really love is that they have great hours. They always seem to be open when I need a place to eat out for lunch/breakfast - most places in hoboken are still only open for dinner!

I LOVED my skim milk latte (it was perfect and I'd order it again even though normally I prefer flavored drinks) and the small cannoli was great! Good true ricotta flavor. I also like that they play normal pop music inside and that they have outdoor seating without service so it's casual. Also, free WiFi.

Dolce & Salato has the most amazing pasties I've ever had! The donuts are incredibly fluffy and light, coated in sugar with a hint of lemon. What I love the most is that they do not skimp on any pastry filling. I've tried the lobster tails and chocolate croissants and both were stuffed with filling! I ordered their Parma sandwich for lunch today (takeout) and it was delicious! Fresh mozzarella and prosciutto on soft focaccia. The sandwich was larger than I expected. It came with a small side salad and overall the price was worth the meal. Staff was properly following COVID protocols and friendly the entire time. I felt safe and welcomed at this establishment.

Not only is the service here insanely slow for not the best food but the staff is weirdly unfriendly and act like they're annoyed that you're there

Had no idea this place existed until I drove by. It looks modern and clean. They have outdoor seating and some tables inside. I think it is a good place to get work done. You can have both breakfast and lunch here. They also have desserts if you are into that. I tried the quiche which was pre-sliced behind the counter. I guess they heat it up once you order. It was still pretty good. I also had the mediterrenea salad. Good portion and fresh ingredients. Delicious. My coworker tried the panini and enjoyed it as well. I would probably try the chicken salad on a croissant next time. It looked awesome. They also have a gelato stand in here if you are feeling crazy. I would 100% come back for either breakfast or lunch. Really cool place and a perfect alternative to starbucks or panera to get work done. It is a hidden gem for now.

Amazing food and service !! I hope they also open a location in downtown jersey city ! Please !

I am glad we passed on living at the Rivington because I would go broke with this across the street. Instead of going every other day, I would be here every day. 5 stars for authenticity. It tastes like Italy and I am talking of real Italy, not an HBO version of it. I only started drinking coffee when my son was born and of course when I am in Italy. I cannot palate most coffee and their espressos / cappuccinos are the best. A nice blend of nuttiness and roasted aroma. The biscotti is perfect. The gelato once again tastes like you are in Italy (the chocolate is the best) and not like this other faux stuff that just tastes like a modified baskin robbins.

Place is gorgeous as has everything from faux marble looking walls to the hybrid italian Edison light bulbs. Have free WiFi and comfortable chairs for those looking to work. The mocha was good as was fried dough. Prices similar to Starbucks on these two items. They also have panini which are as mentioned by others on the pricey side more fancy manhattan than Hoboken. Do not have breakfast panini or ham and cheese croissant. Quiche available day I went was vegetable and would have gotten if had one with meat. Overall good place especially if do not want to trek down to Washington.

Came here for a quick latte during COVID, as I've been wanting to try this place since they opened. They have so many beautiful pastries, I ordered a rainbow cookie and 2 skim lattes to go. The rainbow cookies (7layers) were good and the lattes were delicious. The price point was reasonable. There is a decent amount of street parking on the block.

Loved this place! It was very nice! Had a great modern vibe to it very clean and the staff is nice and look like they know what they are doing. They also have a nice assortment of pastries, wish I could have all of them. You can eat outside with nice furniture. I enjoy caramel machiatto, unfortunately they don't have carame syrup =[ lol had the cappuccino instead. Tip: Don't leave plates and utensils on the tables, they have a designated area for you to put away the dirty dishes. Do the right thing =]

A classy new addition to uptown Hoboken. Great selection of classic pastries, paninis, coffee and gelato. It has an authentic Italy feel as the gelato flavors are only in Italian. I'm cool with that because it takes me back to my days in Florence and amazing gelato and cappuccinos. For gelato flavors We had the nocciola (hazelnut), fragola (strawberry), and vanilla - all were great. Also had the classic pignoli cookies SO GOOD! Unfortunately they need to step up there service speed. Otherwise this is a 4 or 5 star joint for sure!

Food and drinks are mediocre. Menu stated items are not delivered as described. The issue was bought to the owners attention, who was extremely rude & unapologetic. The Two stars are for the yummy pear in my salad. That's all. I will not be returning.

This place has a variety of baked goods. I always looove custard. Custard filled donut and croissant was good but the filling is not that satisfying. I had to save the custard as I was eating pastries because there just wasn't enough. Chocolate mousse cake was very well made and cannoli was not stale. Cannoli was pre filled but still crispy and fresh. Overall, I was happy with the quality.

Walked by this morning and decided to stop in, place was clean and had a lot of chairs for both indoor and outdoor seating. We tried the Nutella croissant, it was delicious. We are excited to try more things on the menu and are glad to see another local spot for food! They also had a lot of grab and go options and pre-made dinner meals and soup in the fridge. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Great service, the two ladies were very polite and helpful. My flat white was delicious and the pastries were scrumptious.

Pretty new spot in Hoboken but I'm sure this is going to be a popular one. I had the calamari salad and it was really good. It's a nice portion, fresh ingredients and a very good taste. Afterwards I had a cappuccino with their torta de nona and it was delicious! Also a very friendly waitress!

I really Lili the food and the pastries here. The avocado toast is to kill for. However service is TERRIBLE. If you go there at 5:30, the staff will mop your feet and you will have to bring down the chairs from above the tables. I don't understand what's the purpose of closing at 7 pm if you are not welcome after 5. This place lacks management oversight.

Great food but orders often get delayed and take forever and you are just sitting around wasting your time waiting. Not a great experience- wish the owner would look into this as the food is good but the experience leaves you questioning if you should order from here or a bunch of other spots in hoboken. A shame really. Waited 90 minutes after 3 calls to the restaurant saying the driver is on the way for last 20 minutes i finally gave up and just asked for a refund. Not a great customer experience.

I want to love this place, but it's definitely pricey. The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is lovely. Perfect to go with friends or loved ones to chat over coffee. They also have WiFi options. I've been here 2-3 times and once in awhile we share a pastry (Nutella Croissant) to have something. To me, it's a "once in awhile" kind of place. If you get me.

Our go to morning coffee, brunch spot. Always very good. Modern. Super Clean. Professional. Delicious pastries. Fresh home made, quick, grab and go healthy food options. Just a great neighborhood spot. Never a complaint.

Love this place! Most of the Italian bakeries I've been to have huge stacks of pastries that look incredible but are very often stale. I think Dolce keeps their batches small because EVERY pastry is the perfect texture and taste. This will be my go-to when I'm bringing Italian pastries back to my family. Highly recommend!

Good sauce and pasta - bad desserts, cookies and pastries - go to Giorgio up the street on Washington if you want good pastries - they are by far the best in the tri state area

Dolce & Salato is the best authentic Italian cafe in Hoboken. I always go for lunch with my boyfriend, and sometimes we bring the dog, and we've got everything from the chicken salad sandwich which is my personal favorite, to the Italian panini with assorted cured meats, fresh mozz on a crisp focaccia bread. Everything is always amazingly delicious, and it's the one place I like to order the specials from because they are always so tastey. For the holidays I always get a box of assorted pastries and they are my family's favorite not only because the pastries are fresh but they come in small sizes so you can have a taste of everything.

Such a cute Italian bakery. I like that the location is off the beaten path. It makes it more quaint. It's very nice inside. I got a cappuccino and some pastries. I had the ricotta cheesecake and picked up some donuts and Tiramisu. I tasted all of them and they were so tasty. The pastries are really good. I definitely want to go back and try the food menu. I noticed they had somethings that sounded good on the menu. Can't wait to go back.

Located in what's a restaurant desert of Hoboken. Got a panini (which came with a side salad). I'll admit it was tasty and more filling then I thought it would have been, but little pricey for a panini and a side of salad. I'd go back if I was passing by, but probably wouldn't make a special trip there. I'd also be open to trying some other items but again little pricey.

I really enjoyed my lunch here. Fried calamari and my friend had eggplant parm. Not complicated dishes but so many places get them wrong. The store is also very nice. I especially love the pastries and the Easter items. If you have spent time in Italy you understand what they are bringing here - a coffee/pastry shop combined with a good lunch spot. Common there, not so much here. Well done. Buona Pasqua.

Amazing cafe uptown with a variety of options. I am thrilled that there is something for the folks uptown by 11th and Grand (near shoprite) where they can grab a nice bite before hitting their next destination. They are open from Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM, Sat 8-7PM, Sunday 8-6PM. They also are collaborating with Palazzone 1960 which is one of my favorites in north jersey and it's worth checking out if you ever are near the willow brook mall. Makes you feel like they brought Italy to you. Check out their daily menu they sometimes have salmon to calamari. It's pricey but worth spending money on quality dishes.

Great addition to the uptown area! The owner is very friendly and I had great service both times that I visited in the past week. I didn't get to try the gelato so I guess I'll have to go back soon! The fried tortelloni is amazing, great marinara sauce on the side! My Macchiato took me back to Italy. I went with a bunch of Mom friends and we tried a bunch of small pastries, they were all delicious! Also as a bunch of moms with crazy babies around the age of one they were very accommodating. I love that they have buzzers to collect your food when it's ready as it can get quite busy. I will definitely be back again and again!

This is my place to go to for coffee and breakfast every weekend. The coffee is delicious and their bakery is fresh. I recommend the vanilla bombolone. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is beautifully decorated. It reminds me of modern European bakeries (I'm from Madrid). I also love the outside space.

Came here to get a quick coffee drink and was incredibly impressed!! I order the Pisa and my fiance ordered the capri - both amazing. The pastries look amazing as does the small assortment of homemade soups they have available for purchase. The only think that threw me a but off was the very modern decor, as the drinks call for a bit cozier vibe. I will definitely be back.

Love this new addition to Uptown! I live right around the corner, so I'm always happy to find new restaurants popping up nearby and on less busy streets than Washington. Hoboken has a lot of Italian restaurants, but I really think Dolce and Salato fills a gap. It's a fast-casual place and had an amazing selection of Italian paninis and salads and other lunch options. It also has lots of coffee and dessert options. I believe it closes before I typically get home from work, otherwise I'd go there for dinner often.

First time here we grabbed pastries to go (spent only $30-ish for 8 pieces and some were big enough to cut in half), and second time we got lunch and sat outside. Cannoli cream is great, tiramusi is solid, pastries are overall very good. St. Joseph's zeppoli with cannoli filling is my recommendation. Also had a huge fresh salad, a delicious rice ball stuffed with two kinds of cheese, and a sandwich on a baguette. The food is very good and the staff is really friendly. My new go-to spot uptown to sit outside off the beaten path or grab dessert.