Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery - Rutherford, New Jersey

Patricia C.

This Family owned Charmer in Rutherford is a must experience if you love a coffee and pastry vibe! Seasonal items all the time, fresh made bakes until it sells out (and things DO sell Out)

*pro tip: the bird catches the worm. There's always things to buy, but stock starts running low by 12ish! It gets busy but lines move relatively quick!

Ambiance: Located right off Park Ave on Franklin Ave, is a little Coffeeshop and bakery with a beautiful rustic vibe, upon entering you see counter decorated with both savory and sweet pastries and baked goods! There's no indoor seating as it's quite cozy but they do have a few cute tables for outdoor seating and standing tables on the windows which is nice! There's a little area on the wall that's got some fun merch like tea, totes, and cute cups!

Food: Variety is the spice of life and Erie brings us an array of both Savory and Sweet for every pallet! They take alot of global influence in their sweets, like bringing us Arabic bread, and using ingredients like ricotta in some of their pastries! There's a variety of seasonal items and some staples like their cinnamon rolls, scones and biscuits! Everything is prepped fresh while most of us are asleep and coffee brewed fresh for maximum flavor! Trust when I say this bakery isn't just full of cupcakes, there is an array of flavors for everyone with even sandwiches served on Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays!

Overall Service: I've been here a few times already and each time whether busy or slow, the kindness and pride in service is the same! Everyone at the counter is so sweet and will always go one by one with telling you the pastries when you ask what everything is! Remember if you want a place to sit down, make sure the weather is nice to try and grab one of the tables for a coffee, pastry and chat because there's no room to sit inside. Inside is just for the baked goodness

Antonia T.

Heard a lot about this place and wanted to give it a shot. It’s a cute place right off a side street and the inside is pretty cozy and bright. We only ordered iced coffees and they didn’t really taste like anything? I would go back and try a pastry and maybe a different drink.

Shaina D.

I really love this place. Every time I come in, I’m greeted right away and I personally love their homemade vanilla syrup in my coffee. Nothing even beats their citrus olive oil cakes! Love what they stand for and happy to see a local bakery flourish

Yasmin R.

This is the best bakery in NJ- facts. I cannot wait to return. It a magical place. The pastries, cakes, cookies taste as good as they smell and look.

Ahmad A.

Erie Cafe has hands down the BEST desserts and service in all of Rutherford. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re seriously missing out. Be warned though—the olive oil citrus cake is dangerously addictive. I love it so much, I make sure to treat myself to it every year on my birthday. That’s how good it is.

The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is always welcoming, and everything they serve is top quality. Erie Cafe is a must-visit spot, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet escape and outstanding service.

Ivy C.

I truly beautiful, hidden gem that I stumbled upon and Rutherford, just looking for coffee! I was pleasantly surprised to discover this place had incredible pastries, and an even more incredible decor. It’s covered in plants and fresh flowers everywhere honestly, a dream!

And the pastries DID NOT DISSAPOINT! wow incredible cake slices , cookies and more . Plus great coffee !

Jessica V.

A small bakery with lots of seasonal, baked on site goods. Top quality, great staff, and atmosphere. On street parking which is sometimes hard to come by. The interior is small, so it can get quite jammed inside but the turnover rate for customers is pretty quick. We got the lemon ginger iced tea and raspberry hibiscus rose iced tea, which come unsweetened. Both delicious and they have a full range of coffee and espresso.

Denise H.

I was finally able to try this bakery for our party after years of wanting to, and it absolutely exceeded all expectations. The citrus olive oil Bundt cake was hands down the best thing I’ve ever tasted – I had it for both dessert and breakfast! The owner is not only incredibly talented but also kind and accommodating. All of our guests loved the dessert, and I’ll definitely be a returning customer.