Caffe Espresso Italia
“The chicken cutlet is fried perfectly and not too thick (I skeeve thick chicken) and is served with excellent roasted peppers and fresh mozz.”
“My favorite is their sausage with onions and peppers, but the smell of their daily specials can make it a difficult decision.”
“It's chicken, fresh (very fresh) mozzarella, roasted peppers, italian bread that holds it together nicely and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.”
Caffe Espresso Italia
Take-out: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Caffe Espresso Italia is located in the Ironbound section of Newark at the intersection of Malvern and Adams Street. It is a safe area…never had any problems down there but then again I am a police officer. Since Emilia's and Catalucci's have closed, the caffe is one of the last Italian lunch spots left in that area. The Caffe has seating and during lunch time it is frequented by cops, firemen and Port Newark and Newark Airport workers. It tends to get crowded by 1130am. They have an assortment of deli sandwiches. My favorites are the hot plates. I love the balsamic chicken platter. It is 2-3 chicken cutlets with fresh mozz, roasted peppers and a nice hunk of italian bread for dipping in the balsamic vinegar. For $8.00 including drink, you will leave satisfied. They have daily hot plate and hot sandwich plates. You will find items such as Italian Hot dogs, sausage and peppers, pasta fagioli and lasagna. They also serve breakfast but I have not made it their for it. Nice family run lunch spot, you will find the italian grandma cutting potatoes or breading the calamari right behind the counter. Definitely a great spot to try if you are in the area.
Having lunch at Caffe Espresson Italia is like going over to a friend's house and their Nonna is visiting from Italy. She decides you are too skinny and beings to cook for you. The chicken platter is out of this world. The chicken cutlet is fried perfectly and not too thick (I skeeve thick chicken) and is served with excellent roasted peppers and fresh mozz. It is topped with an excellent balsamic and if you ask nicely, Nonna will give you a big old hunk of bread to sop up all the yummness. On my last visit, the lasagna looked excellent, but I didn't get a change to try it, so I guess I will have to go back for some more.