
About Steven's Cafe
Steven's Cafe is a welcoming neighborhood gem in Rutherford where quality meets genuine hospitality. Whether you're settling in for a peaceful work session, grabbing a fresh acai bowl, or simply seeking a clean, thoughtfully curated space with real service, this independent spot delivers the authentic community connection that chains can't match. With an impressive 4.3-star rating from over 300 loyal patrons, Steven's Cafe proves that the best coffee shops are built on consistency, care, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to come back.
What People Are Saying
from Google"Great atmosphere, clean, great service. Will Def come back. Ordered the acai bowl and a smoothie and both were terrific. Pastries did not look very special, selection can Def be improved."
"If you need a noise controlled little spot for a work from home setting. Steven's Cafe is IT! Ambiance: Upon walking in, you see a beautifully modernized decorated cafe with classical music at a moderate level. Spacious with beautiful tables and the smell of fresh coffee and bagels. Definitely an instagram worthy spot with booths all equipped with outlets and the window seats also have ports for chargers as well. Even when theres a bit of a crowd the noise is still at a good level to hold phone call meetings privately! Food: A solid range of menu items whether you're someone who wants a savory breakfast, they offer fresh omelettes, breakfast sandwiches and bagels with various cream cheese! For the sweet breakfast, they offer so many different pastries fresh from the oven! I opted for a toasted bagels with cream cheese because I'm a sucker for a good jersey bagel ! Drinks are the same with variety, from Americanos to smoothies to matcha lattes. Something for everyone is an understatement! I got the matcha latte. Service: I showed up when it wasn't busy so everything was made for me very fast and served very fast! The staff members greeted you with a smile and everyone was very nice when serving and collecting my plate when I was finished. I love finding cafes to work from with the music at a regular volume because it's hard to make some calls with music blasting. They also play classical music which is actually quite helpful for focus with some! (Yes I am that "some") . All in all I will make this a regular spot! Plenty of street parking too! Cafe prices here are standard. I spent ten dollars for my medium latte and bagel"
"The space is really cool! Very elevated for a coffee shop and super well designed. Coffee size and price was better when compared to others on Park Ave as well. It’s a little up on Park Ave just out of the heart of where all the action is on Park, but it’s Totaly worth walking up the extra block to check these guys out. The macaroon show case blew me away and I love that they offer full breakfast and they even have a bagel wall. It all had a really nice feel to it. The guy who took my order was pleasant and well spoken as well. I think I found my new favorite Coffee spot!"
"The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the coffee is decent. However, there’s something about the atmosphere that doesn’t quite feel right. It’s marketed as a work-friendly café, but it doesn’t fully live up to that promise. If you’re targeting a work-oriented audience and want to keep them coming back, here are a few suggestions: First, the seating is uncomfortable. The chairs are a bit loose and wobbly, which is not only unsafe but also makes it difficult to sit for long periods. The tables are also too high for the chairs, so unless you’re sitting on the booth couch, you’ll be uncomfortable for a while. Second, the music is too loud. I don’t mind the playlist, but it’s way too loud for people who are trying to work. Even with headphones on, the music can be distracting. Those are my only two real issues with the place. The menu is a bit pricey, but that’s understandable considering the quality of the food. The Parker sandwich is my favorite, and the juices are really good. Overall, I still recommend this place, but I hope they address these issues in the future."
"Came here for a sweet pastry and a protein smoothie. The staff here were not able to tell me anything about the protein they use from the brand, grams of protein, and calories. I feel as though if you are advertising a protein smoothie, you should bare minimum know the brand of protein powder. Opted for an iced latte instead, burnt espresso, not my favorite. Got a croissant, asked for it warmed and got it cold. Overall not my favorite, lots of options if you're in a pinch but better places around with more pleasant staff."