El Coquí Café in Clifton, NJ, is a welcoming neighborhood café that brings together the comfort of a casual, cozy setting with the quality and care customers look for in a favorite local spot.
Conveniently located at 12 Market St, this café has become a trusted destination for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, and relaxed table service, offering a warm place to start the day, take a midday break, or settle in for a peaceful meal.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.90 out of 5 rating from 339 reviews, El Coquí Café has clearly earned the loyalty of guests who appreciate great coffee, friendly service, and a consistently satisfying experience.
The menu is designed to suit a wide range of tastes and needs, featuring coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and small plates. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or something sweet to finish your visit, El Coquí Café makes it easy to find something appealing.
Guests also appreciate that the café serves local specialty items, adding a distinctive touch that sets it apart and gives visitors a taste of something memorable. It is also a great choice for solo dining and for those working on a laptop, thanks to its quiet, trendy atmosphere that supports both productivity and relaxation.
Accessibility and convenience are thoughtfully built into the experience. The café offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy a comfortable visit.
Service options include no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in, making it easy to enjoy El Coquí Café in the way that best fits your schedule. Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
From a quick coffee stop to a leisurely meal, El Coquí Café delivers the kind of dependable, inviting experience that makes customers want to return again and again. For more information or to place an order, call +1 551-246-4942.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
First time here since they switched up the menu from just desserts. The Cuban sandwich was delicious, the portion size was big also. I had a empanada a as well which was good. The staff was very friendly and polite. A little bit of a wait depending on the time of day you go but well worth the wait. Reasonable prices on their selections. With cherry Coke just do your.
This place is such a gem! I can see why the line is always long. I tried a couple of things: the quesito was perfectly flakey with a creamy filling, the acapurria was fresh and flavorful, the guava latte was to die for. But my favorite thing was the San Sebastián sandwich. It’s hands down the best sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. Love this place!!
The food is amazing, the service is even better, the atmosphere although small feels safe, loving. The staff genuinely cares about the food and customers. Everytime I’ve come in I’ve been welcomed and the food is flavorful and filling. It feels like home 🇵🇷
A piece of Puerto Rico! From the welcoming and hospitable feeling you get from the staff to the sounds of the music to the taste and smell of the food…feels like you are visiting the enchanted island. Large portions, flavorful dishes, delicious coffee and drinks! A must visit…try everything on the menu…I did and it’s ALL very Good!! Muy rico!!!
I visited today with my family for the first time, enjoying some delicious coffee. The San Sebastian sandwich was incredible! We were served by a Colombian woman who gave us 100/10 service. I highly recommend this place—they really make you feel like you're on the beautiful island.
This place is truly a gem! Really good food, everything is made fresh. Pastries are delicious. I found about El Coqui from a friend who picked me up a guava pastry. I just knew I had to come and give it a try. Will definitely be back.
This was our first time trying puerto rican food! We were absolutely blown away. The customer service was so welcoming and helpful! I was admittedly a bit lost but the cashier was very friendly and helped me out with my order. We spoke a bit about the restaurant and the food they offered! It’s actually two different restaurants owned by the same people; one is this cafe, the other is a full blown restaurant. As an Argentinian, I was shocked to see they offered alfajores, so I will be back to try that. Overall I will just be back in general. Expect me
I knew this cafe was gonna be great but to experience it first hand was beautiful. Not only was the food amazing but the service was lovely. Everyone was so nice and friendly. They deserve every customer and blessing they receive.
this place was amazing!!! My mom sister and I went here. I got the guava latte which was to die for, my mom got the hot coquito latte which i drank half of lol. we unfortunately walked in probably half an hour before closing which i am so sorry for, but they were so happy to take us! the cashier was amazing and so sweet, although I forgot her name. the decor was beautiful takes you right back to Puerto Rico. I definitely recommend going!
Such a gem in Clifton! The ambiance was so comforting. The coffee was delicious. I got the house coffee but I saw someone else get the guava latte which I will absolutely be ordering next time! I got a breakfast sandwich on pan de mallorca with the garlic sauce (as recommended by Des 😊) and it has become my new favorite breakfast choice. Can't wait to go back!
Common questions about El Coquí Café
El Coquí Café is located at 12 Market St, Clifton, NJ 07012, NJ 07012, United States.
You can reach El Coquí Café by calling +1 551-246-4942.
El Coquí Café has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 339 customer reviews.
El Coquí Café features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
El Coquí Café features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
El Coquí Café features the following highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
El Coquí Café features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
El Coquí Café features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates.
El Coquí Café features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Table service.
El Coquí Café features the following amenities: Restroom.
El Coquí Café features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
El Coquí Café features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
El Coquí Café features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
El Coquí Café features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
El Coquí Café features the following children: Good for kids.
El Coquí Café features the following parking: Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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