Caffè Espresso Italia
310 Adams St, Newark, NJ
Crema's Take
“This Ironbound institution trades slick efficiency for old-school Italian hospitality, with a genuinely skilled espresso bar and kitchen turning out homemade specials like silky eggplant parm alongside proper cappuccinos. It's the kind of place where you'll linger over breakfast or an afternoon coffee, though fair warning—consistency varies depending on who's behind the counter, and portion sizes don't always match the price tag. Still, for authentic Italian café culture in Newark, the warmth and quality of the core product keep regulars coming back year after year.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The product is good, but the prices change arbitrarily depending on who serves you. Be careful if you're young, they try to overcharge you.
Caffe Espresso Italia is a true staple in the Ironbound section of Newark and a place I have been visiting for many years. Back in the day the Nona’s ran the counter with the kind of hospitality that made you feel like you were sitting in your own family’s kitchen. Every visit felt personal and comforting. The new owners have carried that same spirit forward and it shows. The recent renovation has given the space a cleaner and refreshed look while preserving everything that made it special. The food remains every bit as appealing as ever and the experience still feels like coming home.
Delicious eggplant parm lunch special and cappuccino. The eggplant was so fresh and homemade. I will be back!!
Great place and people. Food was really great, went for breakfast.
Ordered a Taylor ham and cheese with no egg. Attached is the result, disgraceful to sell a sandwich like this for 5.50. Better idea woukd be to charge 7 and put some meat on the bread. Place isn't like it was, never again. Terrible, wish the old crew was still here!!!
Crema Reviews
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