Sylvan Cafe & Bakery

this place has the best bagels in the area! always a really nice vibe inside too. staff are very kind. i like the ethiopian tea they serve too, it's delicious.

We are so glad to see this cafe do well in our neighborhood. I believe in cafes in every neighborhood. We walk our dog every morning and grab hot chocolate and coffee when we walk by this place. They have recently redid their interiors. Looks much spacious now and very welcoming. With my drinks, I often get their samosa or spinach puffs. It's so good. For lunch, my go to is their Ethiopian combo. They have 5 different veggies and recently added meat as well. Absolutely delicious! Depending on how busy they are, expect to wait for the Ethiopian entree. Worth it.

Great spot for working as there are many power outlets in the cafe. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it is relatively quiet with only a few customers in the store. We ordered the ice americano decaf option and tapped on the free wifi to telework. The wifi is slightly wonky but gets better as some customers left. Overall, a very cozy place in the lovely Bloomingdale neighborhood.

I'm a fan of Sylvan Cafe & Bakery!This place offers various hot and cold beverages, NJ bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries (such as muffins, croissants, cookies, and cakes), and even vegan Ethiopian eats!We came here for round 2 for breakfast, and we ordered:+a Veggie sambusa - filled with lentils, this was a nice sized sambusa, and the exterior was so flaky and crispy!+Egg, Bacon, and Cheese with Avocado - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich!+an Egg, Turkey Sausage, and Cheese - on an everything bagel, this came out piping hot! The egg was fried perfectly, and this was a very filling bagel breakfast sandwich!+an Orange Muffin - great orange flavor, and perfect for those who like citrus-y pastriesService was super kind, friendly, and welcoming!There is seating in the back; the place is well-decorated and very clean.I can't wait to return to try some of their lunch sandwiches and their vegan Ethiopian eats!Street parking available. +tasty hot bagel breakfast sandwiches+sambusas!+friendly & kind staff!+street parking available

This cafe is super cute and chic. Reminds me of a mom and pop shop with lots of style. There are lots of coffee and tea options to choose from as well as bakery and lunch options. I got an americano with a splash of almond milk and some caramel syrup. The coffee was okay, but given the snowy weather it made me feel nice and cozy. I was excited to try a coffee shop that is new to me in the The register clerk was very nice. I will 100% go back to try more things.

Stopped in here for a quick breakfast and some coffee. It is a nice little place to grab some breakfast. It can be hard to find seating here as it isn't very big. They have a piano in the front that you can play if you feel the need to. Service was good we sat outside and they brought our food outside. We got their iced coffee and a lox bagel. Everything was delicious and I would recommend them if you are looking for a good breakfast spot.

Great local spot that can easily be missed if you aren't looking right. Give this place a try on your next visit around Rhode Island & Capitol. The space is open and laid back, very community based. Everyone is so nice and the coffee had me wired for a solid chunk of time! The breakfast was great. Cannot complain here, just go try it now!!!!

Great place for coffee and delicious pastries. Great friendly and fast service. Will come again.

Sylvan Cafe is a neighborhood coffee shop that cannot be missed. Great coffees, Pastries, lunch sandwiches!

I live right around the corner from this place, it's very cute on the inside! It's a nice spot to sit for a bit with a laptop or book too. The staff is also very friendly! I recommend this place more for coffee and pastries, personally. I got a bagel sandwich which was just alright; if you're in a hurry it's a good place to grab breakfast though. I paid about $10 for a bacon, egg, and cheese, which is pretty steep but not really for the city. Overall cute place but not my favorite bagel in the area.