The 3rd Wave Cafe
525 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Lyndhurst, The 3rd Wave Cafe has earned genuine love from its community with genuinely craveable crepes that live up to the hype, alongside a menu of beautifully executed dishes like honey salmon bowls and acai that prove they care about both presentation and flavor. The spacious, chill atmosphere makes it equally perfect for a solo coffee moment or lingering with friends over pastries and specialty drinks, with staff who greet you warmly and get the details right from start to finish.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Me and my friend went there craving crepes, alls she's talked about the past few weekswas how good the crepes were from here so I was very excited to try them out. Service is great we sat down and ordered, my friend got her basic crepe and I got what I thought was the strawberry crepe. Turns out I got the wrong crepe, I had received the berry one with granola and Greek yogurt in it. Thats fine simple mistake it happens. I get my new and correct crepe and oh my god I cannot explain what was in that crepe but it was DISGUSTING. What I'm assuming was the cheesecake pieces it tasted like chemicals and expired butter. Horrendous. Not coming back ever! My friends crepe was pretty good no complaints but just be careful with what you order! A little pricey too $17 for a crepe and an iced tea.
Cute place. Got the honey salmon and I was pleasantly surprised!! Came in a bowl with rice and mixed sld. Tbh it didnt look like much but it was delicious. 👍Got a side of avocado and figured might as well mix it all together... I mean, the bowl and all. Was actually so good! The sweetness of the salmon with the o&v and spices on salad yum. When I walked in I didnt know if I should sit or wait and no one was about to tell me. After a few minutes I asked and sat. Realized Monday Night FB was on so changed table to watch. Asked someone to clean the table. Girl came over and picked up dirty mug and...... that was it. As I waited for a wipe down on the table someone else came out with my food. Rather quickly. 👀 He went to put the bowl down and I asked, "wait, can u please wipe down the table? He did. Enjoyed the food. 7:30 asked for a latte. Nope, machine off. Ok, I need to order food to go. Nope, kitchen's closed. Ok how bout a crepe? Nope, sorry can't do that either. I told her that I went online, checked this place out, and it said closes at 8. It wasn't even 7:30! So I said I wish someone would have told me that you were closing soon. She said "idk I'm not the owner. Too bad, was gonna get between $200 & $300 worth of food & crepes to bring home for my hungry family. Hmmmm.... what restaurant should get my big to go order and tip tonight? Oh well🤷🏼♀️ I told her maybe you should change that online. Maybe let people know?🤷🏼♀️ After reviewing checkedbput what other people had to say about this place. I wonder if the owner ever reads these.... seems the closing time as well as when the kitchen closes should be posted online. Very deceiving saying 3rd wave closes at 8pm when before 7:30pm nothing. Can be ordered! Honestly a shame. Where is the owner!Could probably make a lot more $$$
Host and server provided good customer service from the greeting to receiving the orders. The food, coffee’s and juice were so good from presentation to flavor. Thank you for your services!
Nearly every cultural cuisine on Earth lays claim to some kind of pancake, made from a liquid batter on a hot, flat surface. Crêpes are an ultra-thin pancake common in France that can be made sweet or savory, typically rolled or folded with a variety of fillings from jam or Nutella to ham and cheese or fruits. They can be eaten for breakfast, dinner, brunch, dessert, or even a snack. Situated on Riverside Avenue in Lyndhurst, this cozy, simple hidden gem establishment offers an array of healthy options on their diverse menu, to which my partner and I returned after 8 years. Upon entering 3rd Wave Cafe, we were able to get a booth along the wall in an upbeat, casual vibe as the music was playing throughout. We decided on the Tropical Crêpe and Avocado BLT Wrap. I started with a French iced coffee that was really strong and served in a glass mug. The crêpe was fluffy, and the texture was great. I could tell all the fruit in it was fresh because it was sweet. The crepe was decorated nicely with a Nutella drizzle and whipped cream dollops that made it visually pleasing. The food, on top of being good-tasting, had a great presentation. The price was reasonable and the portion a healthy size. The service was friendly and not rushed; our server was Am. We left feeling satisfied and content, and we can recommend returning to explore other menu items.
The cafe is good and decent size. There is good seating and the vibe of the cafe is very chill. Menu- Decent price with good quality ingredients. The juices, acai bowl and protein shakes are really good with no artificial sugar . All made from real fruits. We ordered pink panther protein shake, island bowl, rise and shine juice and all were tasty. Will definitely come back here to try more dishes.
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