Macao Cafe

Macao Cafe

3401 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ

★★★★4.2(9 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Macao Cafe strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuine hospitality, with barista Lawany pulling cappuccinos that leave chain coffee in the dust. The intimate Latin-inflected space transforms into something special after 4pm when the music stays conversational and the vibe becomes perfect for meaningful conversations or a quiet afternoon with exceptional coffee. Between impeccably pulled shots, fresh-squeezed juice, and thoughtful food, this Union City gem feels more like a carefully curated escape than a quick caffeine stop.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.

MeetingsTraditional drinksSlow sitCraft espressoLight foodSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Anna
★★★★a month ago

Closed - came for coffee 2:30pm on a Tuesday

Ricardo Solorzano
★★★★★5 months ago

Excellent

Kevin Hernandez
★★★★★a year ago

Really nice experience if you want to bring someone in private after 4:00pm. Nice latin environment, and the music isn’t exceedingly loud.

Lewis Food Safety
★★★★★a year ago

I had the pleasure of enjoying freshly made cappuccinos by Lawany, Starbucks has nothing on her. I then proceeded to have fresh squeezed orange juice, also amazing. Now let’s talk about Jefferey the hands behind the cuisine. What’s 4 + 4 …. 8(ATE)… and that’s exactly what I did.…

diliber indira jimenez de vicente
★★★★★a year ago

Excellent service and the food is exquisite 🍀

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