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Elysian Cafe, Hoboken, NJ

Elysian Cafe

4.7 (385)
$30 and under
Café
1001 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
The Elysian Cafe is a casual French-American restaurant with a large bar area, quiet back dining room and a large outdoor dining area. Located in Hoboken, NJ it is the oldest owned and operated bar in Hoboken. Beautiful 100 year old plaster ceilings span the entire inside dining area, giving a warm feeling for the dining experience. The outdoor dining cafe brings you right to the streets of Paris and are adorned in white flowers and shaded areas. The Elysian Cafe is a great place to grab a quick bite, meet up with old friends for a chatty afternoon or have a quiet dinner date.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Travis Young
  • Neighborhood
    Jersey City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 385 people are saying

Elysian Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Kid-friendly

  • Hudson

    Best Value

  • Hudson

    Kid-friendly

  • Hudson

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hudson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hudson

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elysian Cafe in Hoboken offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic food," a cozy atmosphere, and "very friendly service." Known for its "great ambiance," it serves delicious dishes like the "best skirt steak salad" and "the best reuben ever." While some service inconsistencies exist, its unique Swiss decor and welcoming vibe make it a local favorite.
385 Reviews
  1. Alan VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice place. Good Bistro vibe. Really good food. Definitely will return.

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  2. Bill VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor dinner with the family. Despite the heat, the service was attentive.

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  3. Lily

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was underwhelmed by both the food and service. The first seat by the entrance is not only loud but disruptive. We moved to the back but were then in the first table where the food was coming in/out. The drinks and food were just ok. I informed the waitress that the broccoli rabe was too bitter to eat. She barely acknowledged and I am sure she did not report it to ensure another guest would not have the same experience. While I was full and did not need another side dish, they could have at least followed or show they cared about it.

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  4. Meryem

    New Jersey1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience with the staff. The food is great but the service was awful. We had just ordered another bottle of wine and they took a table away from us without even explaining anything and then asked us to pay and leave when we just had ordered a new bottle. We can definitely see the gratuity is included because no effort was made to make our experience better which is a shame when you spend $600.

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  5. Julia

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time eating here and we were very happy with our fish and chips…was really tasty and perfectly cooked. Service was good and even tho it was a busy Memorial Day. One for our list we will be back.

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  6. Barry VIP

    New York City101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food my served by helpful knowledgeable wait staff. We had fish and chips—great fries—and a delicate squash soup, both delicious.

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  7. michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service, good menu, good food, good value. Cool spot.

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  8. Andrew

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calamari salad best dish jn hoboken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Oscar VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food. Great ambiance. Service excellent

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  10. Barbara VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite spot in Hoboken. Always a good time there!!

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FAQs

Elysian Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elysian Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 798-5898.

Elysian Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Jersey City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Elysian Cafe

1001 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Jersey City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Travis Young
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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