Cafe Oak

Cafe Oak on Broad Ave in Palisades Park is much more than just drinks and pastries — it’s a true mecca for Korean sushi, better known as kimbap. The selection is impressively diverse, with a wide range of options that all look tempting. I tried three different varieties, each priced at $8.50 or more — not exactly cheap, but all were quite tasty. That said, a quick heads-up: the rice tends to be on the slightly mushy side. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that — it’s just a matter of personal preference. I happen to prefer my kimbap rice a bit firmer, while others might enjoy the softer, more moist texture. With so many excellent kimbap spots in the area, it really comes down to your taste. If you like a softer-style roll, Cafe Oak might just be your new favorite.

Craving coffee, bubble tea, waffles, kimbap, udon, street food, and even toy machines? Thankfully, this place has it all and more! Whether you're with kids, on a family outing, hanging out with friends, or just looking to recharge solo, this spot is perfect for any occasion. The food is great, made fresh right before your eyes, and the prices are very reasonable. For my part, I had my beloved hazelnut latte, while my husband went for a classic straight coffee. The kid opted for cold brew and a matcha bingsoo. If you’ve never had bingsoo, you’re in for a treat! The presentation alone is a work of art, featuring a fish-shaped serving of matcha-filled ice cream, topped with matcha ice cream, red beans, mochi, nuts, and light, fluffy ice shavings. One word: sublime! The staff is friendly and great at making recommendations. They also know how to brew a perfect cup of coffee: strong, just the way we like it. The space is well-maintained, and parking is metered, so keep that in mind.

My partner and I took my nephew and nieces here for bubble tea. Each of us ordered different flavors. My nephew ordered lemonade since he's not a fan of bubble tea. The staff was friendly. She answered all our questions and was patient with us. There were seatings so we were able to sit and wait for our order. Now the reason for two less star. Too much sugar. We all agreed our bubble teas were way too sweet. Even the lemonade had too much sugar. I got taro and I was too overwhelmed with the sugar to even enjoy it. I would recommend informing them how sweet you want your bubble tea. Another interesting thing was my taro bubble tea had a slushy consistency. It was creamy. Not actual milk tea. Same with the coconut and cookies&cream flavors. Another thing was the cookies&cream. It looked like chocolate. I'm used to seeing cookies& cream being off white with crushed Oreo looking pieces. In terms of the decor, the place is cozy. They serve shaved ice. On the weekday you can easily find seating to enjoy it. There are two arcade games inside. I found the price to play them to be pricey.

Cute place for a quick lunch or afternoon coffee . The binsu or shaved ice was beautiful and delicious here. Pastries were very well made. The back was cozy, and the front was spacious enough. Although the place looked messy here and there, it has a warm family touch to it.

Came in for dessert after eating dinner elsewhere. The place is a little cramped but also had a cozy vibe. The staff is very friendly. Knew I had to try their bingsu. So glad it's offered even in the winter. We ordered the injeolmi bingsu. It took a few mins to create but it's well worth it and the presentation is beautiful. Definitely big enough to serve 2 people. All the ingredients tasted fresh. It's full of flavor and texture. I love that they use milk ice and also had a small cup of condensed milk to pour over top of the bingsu. They do not skimp out of any of the toppings. So many nuts, red bean, rice cake, and injeolmi powder. Definitely will be back to try the other flavors.

Seriously pick up the wasabi kimbap in the mornings. It runs out quickly. They have other amazing things to try out as well. This is the only place we pick up food before going on hiking trips on weekends.

I lost count how many time I dream of coming to this place. Shave ice is good any time if the year. I don’t think shave ice can get any better than this. They also serve bunch of other stuff. We’ll worth the visit when you’re craving some sweets after a big meal.