A new meeting place in the heart of Historic Trenton. Coffee, cappuccino, espresso, sandwiches, soups, and salads- the breakfast, lunch, and snacks you've been craving, just steps from the Capitol. 128 West State Caf will give new meaning to "Capitol perk." It's a cozy meeting place for Statehouse business, or a convenient grab and go.
Either way, we're serving only better alternatives including Small World Coffee and freshly baked breads and bagels for breakfast, or a variety of sandwiches and salads for lunch. Those who linger for a while will savor the smell of baked bread, roasting coffee, or the aroma of freshly roasting meats in our oven.
Either way, we're serving only better alternatives including Small World Coffee and freshly baked breads and bagels for breakfast, or a variety of sandwiches and salads for lunch. Those who linger for a while will savor the smell of baked bread, roasting coffee, or the aroma of freshly roasting meats in our oven.
Reviews (20)
Debra A.
Dec 22, 2019
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Last week, during my first trip to Trenton, I stopped by Cafe 128 to grab some food after having been outside for hours. Joe greeted me enthusiastically when I came in and he noticed I was shaking from the cold. He made me a tea within 30 seconds to warm up.
The menu was varied and the prices were very reasonable. The ambience of the café is nice, but my favorite part was Joe and his kindness. I highly recommend Cafe 128 to locals and visitors alike! If I make it back to Trenton, Café 128 will be my first stop.
The menu was varied and the prices were very reasonable. The ambience of the café is nice, but my favorite part was Joe and his kindness. I highly recommend Cafe 128 to locals and visitors alike! If I make it back to Trenton, Café 128 will be my first stop.
Mark B.
Aug 22, 2019
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April S.
Aug 22, 2019
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Liked it a lot when it first opened but the quality of the food has diminished. Used to really like both the tuna and chicken salads but got the tuna and it tasted fishy and the ckn salad was so runny with whatever thin dressing was mixed with it. I think they must have cut back on costs at some point. Plus they play music so loud its hard to have a conversation. Shame as there aren't many places to go near there. But the chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies are great.
Ryanne L.
Jun 03, 2019
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Joe P.
Mar 18, 2019
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Stephen S.
Mar 03, 2019
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I'm torn on this place. I work in Trenton and there is so little healthy-ish food in this city. This place delivers on that and the food is really good. However, the service was atrocious. So rude that I have to actually knock this place down a star which I don't do.
They have small world coffee which is nice. Also tastes good which is great.
They have small world coffee which is nice. Also tastes good which is great.
Shari S.
Jan 30, 2019
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Michael C.
Dec 26, 2018
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Roxanne O.
Oct 02, 2018
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I came here this afternoon and bought a small soup and a small coffee. And they were SMALL. I've actually never seen a small coffee that size before. The soup was a lemon chicken orzo, which was good, but a little overcooked as the orzo was mush. Coffee was a little sour, like it had been made hours ago. So definitely not a great value--the soup was $4 and the coffee was $2.
Brandon C.
Aug 30, 2018
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Danielle H.
Jun 29, 2018
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This is a nice, casual cafe to grab some breakfast/lunch. There aren't many eateries within walking distance of all the offices in Downtown Trenton, so if you work in the area, the chances of seeing other people you know are pretty high. The cashiers are friendly, but the dining experience is kept to a fast-pace order system.
I ordered the chicken sandwich, and despite the hefty price, it was a decently sizable and tasty lunch. I also got a pickle + bacon with my sandwich, which was a pleasant surprise. I look forward to visiting again and trying some of their famous soups!
I ordered the chicken sandwich, and despite the hefty price, it was a decently sizable and tasty lunch. I also got a pickle + bacon with my sandwich, which was a pleasant surprise. I look forward to visiting again and trying some of their famous soups!
Kevin H.
Mar 28, 2018
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Stopped in for the first time. Ordered the tuna salad on a croissant. The sandwhich was very good, the tuna fresh. As for the value, not so good. In my opinion, for a $9.00 sandwhich, throw in a few chips on the side or a pickle. Too expensive to not throw in a side.
Also, ordered a chili which was very good. Flavorful an just slightly spicy, which will appeal to more people.
I'll probably go back, but only for chili. Hard to justify the cost for a lonely sandwhich.
Also, ordered a chili which was very good. Flavorful an just slightly spicy, which will appeal to more people.
I'll probably go back, but only for chili. Hard to justify the cost for a lonely sandwhich.
Ms. P.
Feb 13, 2018
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Amit J.
Nov 23, 2017
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Tried Cafe 128 for the first time after hearing good reviews from friends and colleagues. It's a nice casual restaurant serving the standard lunch items such as sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbread pizza, etc. Somewhat reminds me of a slightly upscale Panera Bread with limited, yet creative menu items that seem to change on a daily basis which is nice.
It's located in a lower basement level and is a tight, and seems to get crowded fairly quickly. We went around noon on a Tuesday and were able to find an open table for two. As mentioned, there's limited but creative menu items,
It's located in a lower basement level and is a tight, and seems to get crowded fairly quickly. We went around noon on a Tuesday and were able to find an open table for two. As mentioned, there's limited but creative menu items,
Justin S.
Jun 12, 2017
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If you are not a state worker and happen to find yourself in Historic Trenton for a museum tour or class trip to Cafe 128 is a safe choice. They have a good lunch menu with a wide selection of sandwiches, soups, salads or a combination of the two. I went with the seared tuna steak with wasabi mayo and it was done right. Prices are a bit higher than others in the area but worth it. The shop is on the smaller side and packed with state workers from 12-2 so consider calling ahead.
Chrissy O.
Sep 20, 2016
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The only thing holding me back from bestowing another star is the coffee. In the interest of full disclosure, I stopped in around 11 a.m., well past the breakfast rush. Lunch was on the way, and it smelled heavenly. But, I suspect I got an old cup of coffee, which was acrid, and set me back $2 (the same price I paid for the most perfect cup of coffee I had at Trenton Coffee House and Roaster last week). And the prep counter only offered one, unidentified type of creamer, which had a bluish cast. I suspect skim or some vile, non-dairy, grain/nut/legume milk*. I'm not sure why I didn't
Jarrett Q.
May 19, 2016
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I found Cafe 128 on Yelp, looking for another place to add to the lunch rotation, but was still close to my office. I have to say though, I never would have found it unless someone told me it was there. It's sort of tucked away in the half underground basement of a building on West State St., right across from the NJ statehouse. While it felt a little strange walking down the red brick steps, I couldn't help but think that this was what I felt a speakeasy may have been like back in the 20's. The inside is nicely appointed with modern decor and fixtures. It was a little darker
Mary R.
Feb 27, 2016
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I'm leaving this review on behalf of my husband, who doesn't have a Yelp account. I saw a review of this place on Hidden Trenton and mentioned it to him, since he usually grabs a cup of coffee at Dunkin' Donuts in the afternoons. (side note: we both work in downtown Trenton)
He had a bit of trouble finding the place (he described the building as "nondescript"), and then the weather was bad which deterred him from venturing back out, but I knew he found it when I received the following text message yesterday afternoon:
"Well I waited three days for it but that is
He had a bit of trouble finding the place (he described the building as "nondescript"), and then the weather was bad which deterred him from venturing back out, but I knew he found it when I received the following text message yesterday afternoon:
"Well I waited three days for it but that is
Elsie N.
Feb 19, 2016
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The cafe has a cozy feel with only five tables for two and three stools. Breakfast items are available the whole 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday they are open. I had a breakfast sandwich. The two eggs and cheese on flatbread were generous and filling.
My spouse thought he was ordering sushi-grade tuna on a croissant but he actually got the seared tuna steak with wasabi mayo, lettuce and tomato. The sandwich was well presented but the crust was peppery and only the interior of the tuna was moist. When the ordering mixup was realized, we got to sample the sushi-grade tuna salad. Delicious! We know
My spouse thought he was ordering sushi-grade tuna on a croissant but he actually got the seared tuna steak with wasabi mayo, lettuce and tomato. The sandwich was well presented but the crust was peppery and only the interior of the tuna was moist. When the ordering mixup was realized, we got to sample the sushi-grade tuna salad. Delicious! We know
Gerald S.
Jan 14, 2016
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I was lucky enough to stumble into the Grand Opening of Café 128 one morning earlier this week. The new coffee house is located at the prime location directly across from the State House on West State Street, and situated in a walk down basement space that has been very nicely renovated into a subterranean cozy space. Plenty of exposed brick, wood and granite all around.
It was obvious they were still getting set up when I walked down the steps, but I was greeted warmly and welcomed to their new enterprise. They do breakfast and lunch and appear to have state of the art equipment, including
It was obvious they were still getting set up when I walked down the steps, but I was greeted warmly and welcomed to their new enterprise. They do breakfast and lunch and appear to have state of the art equipment, including
