The Standard Café

So appreciative of Angel for always bringing something new and exciting to the community. This place is truly welcoming! It’s a great sports bar with an awesome menu—delicious pizzas, breakfast and brunch items, plus a live DJ. The decor is beautiful and the atmosphere is just right. A perfect spot to eat, hang out, and enjoy good vibes.

Let me tell you about a place called The Standard Cafe, this spot has been many thing over the years. Now it has reached a different level or let's just say they pushed the bar on cafe's in the city of Newark to the new ark Standard & yes, I used that in a Pun. The Newark Standard Cafe / Restaurant grasps you the moment you open its doors. Welcoming you into this homely space where the servers greet you with a smile and cool attitude. The music makes the space vibrant, can't wait to see the live sounds happening here this summer once things really jump off 🫣😉😉 it's a perfect venue for it. I have to say I feels good and I just hope to see it last a very long time in this location. Anyway, Coffee is great!! Food is great!! Service is great!! Pricing was great!! Let's keep it going guys, I give this location many props (To the owners: make sure you connect the right way with community offering an equitable space for creativity & cultural enrichment and the community will embrace you offering longterm sustainability and good business)

My friend and I decided to try this place for brunch today. We were originally seated in the brunch area, but some of the items we wanted were from the cafe, so they redirected us there. Steven, the barista/ server was such a great host.we really enjoyed his good and happy mood. The food was good, and we loved the atmosphere and the fact they it was so affordable. We will definitely visit again!

It's such a fun place! Casual setting that is part Sports Bar 🍸, Eataly like floral decorations, and European Café vibe. I know, it sounds strange but somehow is interesting and comfortable. The food was delicious and cocktails were excellent 👌! The Ribeye steak was cooked perfectly, the Octopus 🐙 delicious and good pizza 🍕 😋

We came on vacation and decided to try this Cafe based on the reviews, table of 8. Every person was impressed! I'm mexican so flavor is a big deal for us. This place has it! Presentation, flavor, size, prices are good. The Cafe is clean which is always a plus. The staff is very kind, we were so happy we came back the next day. They are definitely setting the standard.

Food and atmosphere was amazing. Our server, Justin, was awesome and very professional. The risotto popper is a definite must try- easily my favorite of the night next to the milanesa. Also, kudos to the bartender because that was one of the best lychee martinis I've ever had. Music selection from the DJ was great too.

The service is fantastic! The patio is one of the best I’ve ever seen—there’s a live DJ and it truly feels like you’ve escaped the city. The food is amazing, the drinks are delicious, prices are great, and the atmosphere is just perfect.

The place is really nice. Nice ambience. The bar is cute would def go back and sit there. We did brunch. One friend got the Milano omelet which was delicious. Another got the ironbound burger which was also delicious. I got the steak and say— do not order steak here. It was supposed to be a skirt steak w fried eggs. And mind you I don’t like to send food back as a general rule. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare and it came out well done and the eggs were cooked through when I asked for soft. The waitress took it to replace and when it came back out the eggs were perfect but the steak was a palomilla steak (top sirloin) which was surprising. It was cooked fine so I just kept it… but if you are a steak person, just know this isn’t the place for it. Other than that I love the place. I included a pic of my leftovers to show that it’s clearly not a skirt steak…

I like this place. The cafe side is nice and welcoming but then you get to the restaurant part and it's as if you're in a new world. It's very trendy. The food is great and inexpensive. The service was really good too, this restaurant makes sure you are satisfied with your experience.

Cute, pretty "standard" cafe fare! The potatoes were a little bland but I feel like that's most diner places. I didn't get a bagel but my partner said his was really good! Definitely a nice walkable breakfast spot if you're at an Airbnb in Newark, I would go again if I was in the same neighborhood.

Nice place. I stopped for breakfast and a latte. Food was very good. Good sized portion. Decent price for the area and I enjoyed the service. Would highly recommend.

So I've been to Casa d Paco few times. It's been a minute since our last visited. Instagram had advertised a new spot "Newark Standard" the same owner from casa d' Paco. Wow my congratulations to Angel and his parents. These two gems are family owned. We decided to sit by the bar. The walls were decorated with famous artist from back in the days. Nice ambiance, good music, it's inviting and cozy. We had tapas, chicken wings and tasty pizza. Our cocktail was fresh 75 and Negroni. Really good. Thanks Angel for acknowledging us after so many years. Great service. Will definitely return. Congratulations

I judge a restaurant by how its food compares to something I could easily make at home. Sadly, the dishes here didn't even reach that standard. Given the quality, the highest I can honestly give is a single star.

My new favorite spot in Newark for brunch. Amazing specialty drinks and great food & omg the coffee. Everything from the service to the ambiance & outdoor patio is perfect!

My stereotype of Newark NJ as a place to avoid at all costs has been shattered, at least the North Ironwood neighborhood. Arriving after a late flight we stayed adjacent to Newark Penn Station and walked both at night (short walk) and in the morning (longer more meandering walk). Both walks very pleasant. On the morning walk we 'discovered' the Standard Cafe and made made the very good decision to have breakfast. The Puebla omelet was outstanding, nice mix of flavors. The strawberry blueberry French toast was good, but to our tastes needed more cinnamon added during cooking...something we hope to remember to ask for. Coffee was decent, service was welcoming and efficient, definitely would return.

Stopped in otw to Airport. Taylor ham egg and cheese was just how I remembered them. Hash browns were delish just like my mom used to make. My granddaughters had açaí bowls and ingredients looked so fresh. Staff super nice and prompt with 8 of us. Definitely swing by if you're in the area.

I've been here twice already and I have enjoyed the food every time. They serve well, especially their omelets. We ordered the carnivore omelet and the caprese toast. The omelet was loaded with protein. The caprese toast was really filling as well the avocado mash in the toast had basil pieces in it which was such a nice touch, perfect cooked eggs and the potatoes are so good. Really enjoyed this breakfast and would definitely recommend eating here.

10/10 experience. They have a huge menu with so many food options: pizzas, sandwiches, omelettes, açaí bowls. Drink menu is great with coffee and smoothie options. Loved it here, can't wait to come back and try more items.

This food wasn't great. I ordered delivery and my soppressata tasted off and the caeser dressing tasted like mayo. The service was fast but I won't be eating here again

Food was so good but was a little dissapointed with service. Placed the order for my family and took a seat, waiting for takeout. Street traffic came in, sat down, ordered and were served full meals before my familys 3 bagels were ready. It was good but our order was disregarded and took a long time.

When to the standard cafe this morning around 10ish and had breakfast. The prices was beyond reasonable. I had their 2 meat two, eggs, home fries and standard size coffee and it was less than 12 dollars. This inside was immaculate and bright. The pastries and empanadas on display were made fresh. The service from the young people working there was outstanding. I was actually surprised more people were not there. The only negative I have was the coffee wasn't as hot as I'd of liked it to be.

We went on Saturday night around eight. We had a table right away, the waiter took our drink order. I had to remind her three times that I wanted lemon. We ordered chicken wings, They were dry Then we order the ironbound berger really good and juicy. The bread was too cold the fries were too greasy and 10 fries on the plate not much. Overall, it was ok not to come back again..

Boyfriend and I love bacon egg and cheeses. 10/10 best we've ever had. Our new favorite spot! Beautiful place, great friendly quick service. Cute cozy inside and outside seating. Coffee was also very smooth. Worth the price! Can't wait to go again.