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About The Caves (formerly Archetypus)

The Caves is a treasured Edgewater escape where genuine hospitality meets thoughtful craft. This independent gem welcomes you into a comfortable, discreet atmosphere perfect for meaningful moments—whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a quiet corner to connect with someone you care about. Far from the impersonal feel of chain coffee shops, The Caves offers an authentic, cozy experience that keeps customers coming back, reflected in its strong 4.4-star community rating.

What People Are Saying

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"The place is very nice, very comfortable, and quite discreet. It's great for couples because it's romantic. I went to celebrate a birthday because the birthday girl loves themed restaurants, and we went with family. It's a great place for conversation, the food is very good and fresh, prepared to order, the portions are generous (quite large), and the desserts are delicious. The service is excellent. There's a time limit for your stay, but it's more than enough time to eat at your leisure, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine. Excellent choice, highly recommended."

★★★★

"This is a nice and authentic place for a nice cozy dinner. Me and my wife had our anniversary dinner here. It was great. Food specially desserts are delicious. Atmosphere is great and music is calm and nice. Service was okay. You are barely able to see the servers. Food came fast. I asked for house salad with my burger. They brought chips instead even though it was on the receipt as house salad. We were not able to tell server to replace it since they did not come to check on us if everything was okay. Well, willing to come again. Still a nice place and different experience."

★★★★★

"Came here from New York to take my birthday pictures, and I absolutely loved the service. I usually don’t like mentioning that it’s my birthday, but they somehow knew and surprised me with a candle, which meant so much. Everyone was amazing—Wesley, our server, and Shay were incredibly attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Shay also made my matcha latte exactly the way I like it. I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be back, especially when the weather gets warmer."

★★★★★

"We had the opportunity to visit The Caves this past week for my girlfriend’s birthday. The concept behind this restaurant is very unique and fascinating. The climate, the music, the theme are all fantastic. However, this restaurant is quite far from living up to its full potential. The food was quite average. The presentation and effort on the other hand seem to be lacking substantially. I received my food on a metal plate (like in a prison cafeteria), the water was served in plastic glasses, the hot tea was served in a dirty and sticky pot, and the honey was served in it’s original container from Costco and was about 70% empty. Overall, the way the food was presented was very distasteful and really took away from what was otherwise a very enjoyable climate. The atmosphere of this restaurant presents itself as a unique and elegant dining experience, they even list penalties on the menu for being loud, not having your phone on silent, or flashing lights at other tables, giving the feeling that is supposed to be a rather immersive experience. But the decisions, as far as the food quality and presentation goes, is what I would expect to see at a diner. The names of many of the desserts are demonic based and a can be quite off-putting; I would recommend changing these to something more appealing. Lastly, when I booked the reservation I added a note to please include a candle with desert because we were celebrating a birthday and I wanted it to be a surprise. Unfortunately, this note was overlooked and we had to request it after receiving our desserts. Overall, I cannot say that I would recommend this restaurant in its current state and I don’t see myself returning here."

★★

"We celebrated our wedding anniversary at The Cave and had such an amazing time! The vibe there was super cool something we hadn’t experienced before and it really made the night special. The food was really good too, and we enjoyed everything. There was a small mixup with our order, but the staff fixed it quickly, which was nice. Overall, it was a great experience and a night to remember. So glad we chose The Cave for our celebration!"

★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Caves (formerly Archetypus) located?
The Caves (formerly Archetypus) is located at 266 Old River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020. You can get directions using the map above.
What is The Caves (formerly Archetypus)'s phone number?
You can reach The Caves (formerly Archetypus) at (201) 941-0609.
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