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About Bernards Cafe

Bernards Cafe in Bernardsville, NJ is a warm and welcoming spot where casual comfort meets thoughtful hospitality. Set in a bright, azure-walled space, this cafe creates an inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel relaxed and unhurried.

Whether you are stopping in for a quick coffee, settling in for a full meal, or gathering with friends and family, Bernards Cafe offers the kind of dependable, high-quality experience that keeps guests coming back.

With a strong focus on American comfort food and Italian influences, the menu brings together familiar favorites and satisfying flavors in a way that feels both comforting and distinctive.

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, Bernards Cafe is designed to fit into every part of the day. Guests can enjoy great coffee, delicious desserts, and local specialties alongside a menu that includes comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, and vegetarian choices.

From solo dining to group meals, the cafe provides flexible service options including dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site service, making it easy to enjoy the food and atmosphere in whatever way works best.

Table service, comfortable seating, and a cozy, casual setting add to the experience, while the emphasis on breakfast, lunch, and dinner makes it a reliable choice for any meal.

Accessibility and convenience are also central to the Bernards Cafe experience. The business offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping ensure that more guests can visit with comfort and ease.

Practical details like restroom access and modern payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, make each visit smooth from start to finish. Backed by a 4.20-star rating from 455 reviews, Bernards Cafe has built a strong reputation for serving food people enjoy in a setting they want to return to.

Located at 8 Mine Brk Rd in Bernardsville, the cafe combines quality, comfort, and convenience in a way that makes every meal feel like a welcome pause in the day. Call +1 908-221-0222 to plan your visit.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (455 reviews)
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Bernards Cafe interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Barney Simon

Barney Simon

8 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burger was cooked to a perfect medium. The fries are well done and firm and crunchy. The Philly cheese steak was great.

Mery Land

Mery Land

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stoped here for breakfast, and had the smoked salmon Benedict it was pretty good. The service and ambiance as well.

Michael Krupnick

Michael Krupnick

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yummy. One of the best brunch places I've been to in while. Really enjoyed the smoked salmon Benedict with the focaccia bread! Good coffee too!

Cheryl Maddaluna

Cheryl Maddaluna

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Bernards Cafe is a gem in our town of Bernardsville. My favorite item on the menu is the short rib dinner. Reasonably priced and delicious, you won't be disappointed!

Kim

Kim

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

LOVE Bernards Cafe. Live locally in town and they are always our go to if we want a salad or wrap, but they also have great dinner specials and SOUPS!! Appreciate their pricing always being pretty reasonable.

S M. R.

S M. R.

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A calm breakfast experience with the kids here. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating. The kid activity they provided was unique and kept my child busy. This could become our go-to brunch place.

Nick Landry

Nick Landry

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bernards Cafe is a favorite spot for affordable comfort food. You won't be coming here for the trendy experience or grand cuisine, but you also won't be disappointed. The menu selection is massive, making it an ideal spot for a good, quick, hearty meal or takeout when you get tired of the million Italian restaurants in Bernardsville. We especially love the meatloaf, the French dip, prime rib sandwich au jus, Jalapeño poppers, French onion soup, pastas, and more, but you'll definitely want to have their famous Osso Bucco. Also, much respect to Bernards Cafe for not inflating their prices with the usual "Barnardsville Tax" where everything in town is 20-40% more expensive than it should be. This is a family favorite we enjoy a couple times a month. Well recommended.

Ellen Muraskin

Ellen Muraskin

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was surprised to find a restaurant with excellent food and reasonable prices in swanky Bedminster. The pumpkin soup was as good or better than my best butternut squash. The chicken salad in my wrap was fresh and yummy. The bonus thick potato chips in the copper cup -- memorable. Worth a 20-minute shlep from my more humble zip code!

Glenn Dunn

Glenn Dunn

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It was Prime Rib night, and both the quality and quantity of the food was impressive! Actually, the New England Clam Chowder was a nice standout! And, speaking of standouts, our server, Lucy, was amazing! She not only took care of us beautifully, but she took care of the entire area with such grace and poise that Audrey Hepburn would have been impressed! Thank you Lucy for taking such good care of us, and it was a pleasure watching you taking care of everyone this evening!

Michael Diovisalvo

Michael Diovisalvo

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It’s a small yet cute little cafe tucked away in a quaint little town, but it’s definitely a must try if you’re in the area! The raisin bread french toast was unlike any other one I’ve had, more places should do this in my opinion! I’ll be back!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

8 Mine Brk Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, United States

Reservations

+1 908-221-0222

Hours

Closed · Sunday 8 AM-3 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM-3 PM
Monday 8 AM-8:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8:30 PM
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