
About Marimba Cafe
Marimba Cafe is a beloved community gathering spot in Hackensack where genuine warmth meets exceptional coffee. With a stellar 4.8-star rating, locals rave about the welcoming atmosphere, thoughtfully curated music, and the kind of personal touch and character you'd never find at a chain—where the owners genuinely connect with guests and create memorable moments. Whether you're meeting friends for a book club or stopping by for your first visit, you'll discover why this independent cafe has become a cherished neighborhood favorite.
What People Are Saying
from Google"Had a book club meet up with my friends and we definitely enjoyed ourselves. The music was nice but not too loud. The drinks were great, I ordered the milo latter with coffee and was delicious. I want to go back to try the coquito latte! I also had a arepa de yuca with cheese on top it was so good! The staff is awesome! Definitely coming back!"
"First time here & I loved it ! From seeing Hector Lavoe in a Santa outfit was amazing and fun and then when I walked in & saw the amazing set up ! From a dominoes table too . I also love how they have Cbd products & goodies. I had the El clasico Sandwich which was $8.50. Omg it was amazing! Everything together with the sweetness of the guava (that’s what attracted me to this sandwich! I love guava) it was simply amazing! The cannacocktail coquito $5.50 and $10 extra for the nowadays 10mg. I didn’t add to my drink . But I do enjoy nowadays. & the coquito was delicious !!!!!! I love the taste and thickness. Every sip with coco bits. I def would come back I want to try the coquito matcha! I love the vibes! Def hard to find parking we had to park 6 mins away but it was so worth it !"
"Love this cafe! They’re always hosting different activities but the highlight is the coffee of course. The coquito latte is warm yumminess in a cup. I’ve also tried their bread with butter & cheese as well as their chicken sandwich and pastelitos & all I can say is yum yum yum! Good for working remote if you want a change of scenery with a cute vibe too."
"Absolutely amazing experience! From the moment i walked in, the vibes were warm, welcoming, and full of good energy. The service was outstanding — attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring. The food and drinks were flavorful. And the coffee? So good! Rich, smooth, and the perfectly made. You can tell they take real pride in what they do. What made the experience even better was the owner and her crew — so awesome, friendly, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone felt at home. You can really feel the love poured into this place. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, great service, and an overall great time. I’ll definitely be coming back! It was worth the 3hr drive!"
"Overall atmosphere and concept is pretty dope. Could place to just chill out and take in the vibe. Service was really good and attentive. I am pretty sure there was only 1 person working when I visited, so he took my order, made my order and brought it out to me as well. All while also helping others. He did a great job. My only reason for not giving this place a 5 was because I didn't enjoy the avocado arepa as much as I thought I would. It just wasn't for me however, I can't say that it wasn't good. It was good and I can see why people would love it. My drink was delicious. Overall great experience. Definitely worth multiple visits."
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