KANELA

We stopped by this café for a Saturday morning breakfast. The exterior was charming, which drew us in. Parking is street-only, so it can be tricky on busier days, but we lucked out. I ordered a cortado—decent, nothing remarkable. I went with the avocado toast, which they’re apparently known for. It was as minimalist as it gets: a slice of ciabatta, olive oil, a generous amount of fresh avocado, salt, and pepper. No frills, but solid and satisfying. My friend had a multigrain croissant with sausage and egg—basic and hearty. The café is mostly self-service, and while the vibe was relaxed, the service was quite slow. We even cleared our own table from the previous guests. It seemed a bit understaffed, but the food was fresh and filling. A cute local spot, though don’t expect speed or polish

Very atmospheric and friendly cafe! This place seems super new, and I've started stopping by after my classes at NJIT since it's nearby and opens early enough. The baristas/workers have great customer service and are very kind and welcoming! The space is quite small as there's only 4-5 tables, but considering the location, it's good for grab-n-go customers. The food I've had so far are the blueberry danish, almond croissants, and the classic sandwich. Everything tastes fresh and it's great that the pastries are toasted/hot when they serve it. The drink selection is amazing, and the drinks I've had so far are the best in the area! The drinks seem pretty consistent-tasting too! This place is my new favorite breakfast spot near campus and I'll be showing all of my friends this place 💞

I really like Kanela! The staff is super friendly and make you feel comfortable every time. My go-to orders are the spanakopita and the avocado toast — so good! The vibe is always nice and relaxed. It’s one of my favorite spots.

What a cozy, welcoming place. Had a simple avocado toast and drip coffee and that really started my day right! The only 2 staff behind the counter were super efficient and genuinely friendly. Gets busy from 11am.

I didn’t get any food but I did get an iced caramel latte and a cup of fruit. The coffee was good however, I would request less of the caramel drizzle and 2 shots of espresso instead of 3 for a large cup. However, this is a personal opinion since I don’t really like coffee and I also don’t like too much sugar. Overall the fruit was fresh and the coffee was delicious. The price was okay. For both items using a card, I spent $10.43. I spent almost my entire day here. 11 am-4 pm and worked the entire time. The aesthetic was nice. The atmosphere was also pretty cool. Very calm and collected. The music wasn’t too loud and the playlist was to my liking. The staff were also very welcoming and very communicative. I would recommend this café. Definitely.