Paid $55 for the most awful food that I literally could have made at home! Caprese toast made on sliced wonder bread with shredded cheese and a few chopped pieces of tomato and avocado toast on whole wheat sliced bread with packaged avocado and a fried egg. I LITERALLY could have made this crap at home and below is pics to prove it. Honestly go somewhere else.
Zahir Tuazon
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June 17, 2026
Cai’s Cafe is a chill spot that gets the job done.
The coffee and drinks are fine - nothing extraordinary, but perfectly serviceable. You can probably find higher-quality options in the surrounding area, but Cai’s makes up for it with a relaxed vibe, friendly people, and a space that works well for hanging out or getting some studying done.
Overall, it’s an average cafe in the most respectable way possible. Not every place needs to change your life. Sometimes it just needs to give you a drink, a seat, and a place to exist for a bit.
Carmen Rodriguez
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July 26, 2026
This was our first time visiting, and unfortunately it will also be our last. My husband and I wanted to sit down and enjoy a simple cup of coffee, but the service was disappointing from the moment we walked in. It was a Sunday, not busy at all, only a few people inside. We stood at the counter with no idea how their ordering worked, and the staff didn’t acknowledge us until my husband spoke up.
We ordered two coffees and two pastries. My coffee was cold and extremely dark, and overall the experience did not match the welcoming atmosphere you expect from a local coffee shop. We will not be returning.
David “djhorn21” Horn
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March 21, 2026
What a pleasant experience… great coffee and outstanding food! Faced with a day where I needed to hang around Metuchen for a few hours, I randomly tried Cai’s to sit and plug in my laptop and do a little work. Well, it was so comfortable…the staff were welcoming … even the customers around me were pleasant and in good spirits…which I think is a reflection of the cafe. The coffee was great and the food was so fresh and so good … best Bacon Chicken Wrap I’ve ever had. I’ll be back…on purpose next time. Thank you Cai’s for such a pleasurable experience
kathryn gallo
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January 31, 2026
Love the vibe of the place but the last few times I’ve been it just hasn’t been good. The drinks feel rushed and not made well. I really hate paying $9 for an iced drink for them to accidentally make it hot and dump it over ice. If you make a drink wrong, please just remake it.
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Paid $55 for the most awful food that I literally could have made at home! Caprese toast made on sliced wonder bread with shredded cheese and a few chopped pieces of tomato and avocado toast on whole wheat sliced bread with packaged avocado and a fried egg. I LITERALLY could have made this crap at home and below is pics to prove it. Honestly go somewhere else.
Cai’s Cafe is a chill spot that gets the job done. The coffee and drinks are fine - nothing extraordinary, but perfectly serviceable. You can probably find higher-quality options in the surrounding area, but Cai’s makes up for it with a relaxed vibe, friendly people, and a space that works well for hanging out or getting some studying done. Overall, it’s an average cafe in the most respectable way possible. Not every place needs to change your life. Sometimes it just needs to give you a drink, a seat, and a place to exist for a bit.
This was our first time visiting, and unfortunately it will also be our last. My husband and I wanted to sit down and enjoy a simple cup of coffee, but the service was disappointing from the moment we walked in. It was a Sunday, not busy at all, only a few people inside. We stood at the counter with no idea how their ordering worked, and the staff didn’t acknowledge us until my husband spoke up. We ordered two coffees and two pastries. My coffee was cold and extremely dark, and overall the experience did not match the welcoming atmosphere you expect from a local coffee shop. We will not be returning.
What a pleasant experience… great coffee and outstanding food! Faced with a day where I needed to hang around Metuchen for a few hours, I randomly tried Cai’s to sit and plug in my laptop and do a little work. Well, it was so comfortable…the staff were welcoming … even the customers around me were pleasant and in good spirits…which I think is a reflection of the cafe. The coffee was great and the food was so fresh and so good … best Bacon Chicken Wrap I’ve ever had. I’ll be back…on purpose next time. Thank you Cai’s for such a pleasurable experience
Love the vibe of the place but the last few times I’ve been it just hasn’t been good. The drinks feel rushed and not made well. I really hate paying $9 for an iced drink for them to accidentally make it hot and dump it over ice. If you make a drink wrong, please just remake it.