Cafe 26

Are you in mid-town Bayonne and need some coffee or baked goods? This is the place to be! Here’s my take on this local cafe: The drink; I would say was up to my liking, I ordered a dirty iced matcha latte. Definitely got my moneys worth on the espresso shot added. Just my opinion but, could use a bit more dairy to dilute the bitterness of the espresso. On another note, they have seasonal drinks which is also a plus. Baked goods; you have to get the custards ! It takes some effort to snag these things up so, they do it for you! The setup; Need to study or get work done? They have plenty of seating a long table for a group and a couple nice high chairs along the windows. The other half feels like I’m in a newly renovated living room where you can gather with friends. Cleanliness and service; this is a very well kept place and service was also fast. They did put effort in decorating which was cool. Parking; well the parking is uncontrollable but it’s the downside that I found. You’re either paying for a meter or looking for an extra 10 min on residential parking. Let it be known, you can only park for two hours on residential and the local meter patrol/ “ticket people” are very active in this area.

Not a big variety of pastries but the ones they have are good. Coffee tastes good and the store is quiet and relaxing in the morning.

Best coffee in Bayonne! I'm a big fan of Cafe 26. The service is always excellent, the ladies at the register are always very kind and again the coffee, I thoroughly enjoy. This comes from a coffee enthusiast. Try anything, I'm sure it'll be great! I've tried multiple drinks, none disappoint. My fave (right now lol) cafe con leche, delicious!

Cute little cafe! Very quiet and conveniently located. Coffee was so good I had to order a second before leaving.

********UPDATE******** It has been a month now and I have gone back to try out coffee 2 more times. Each time I was pleasantly surprised. Their current barista is hitting it out of the park! I am so happy to report that I was not disappointed each time I visited. I did the rounds again trying different specialty drinks as well as their regular coffee; hot and iced. I am so glad I can continue to support this family business while also selfishly enjoying the coffee. The decor is definitely different from Clutch Moto. I love that they continues to keep live plants, comfortable seating and the playlist is a good vibe. *********************************************** I didn’t know this spot was under new management. To the other reviewers that miss Clutch - I mourn with you. I tried 3 different drinks while I sat and worked here. Each one didn’t go well. I tried an iced coffee, a latte and one of their specialty drinks. They were all way to sweet and I could not taste the coffee at all. Even though the staff is super nice and goes above and beyond - it doesn’t make up for the state of the drinks. I know I am rooting for them for selfish reasons, but Bayonne needs a coffee shop. Really hoping they can get one of the baristas from clutch or something cause I do not want to go back to Starbucks.

Great local coffee shop that I enjoyed visiting. You can feel the warmth from the staff when you walk in. I also like the treats especially the pastries. Nothing better than a coffee shop where you can relax and enjoy your coffee/tea. Check this place out. I will be back.