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ANT Bookstore and Cafe

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One of the Top rated Caves in Clifton


Address

345 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

Website

antbookstore.com

Contact

(973) 777-2704

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (926 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Murat D. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    A cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious desserts like tiramisu definitely make for a great outing. Plus, having ample parking is always a bonus.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fehim H. 8 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Brand new and fresh desserts and greatly decorated environment for spending time with friends, study, or just have fun around. This is the place to be if you live around here or just like trying new stuff 🤩
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saba L. 1 year ago on Google
    I was truly so happy to have found Ant Bookstore and Cafe. I was meeting a friend there and had no idea that this gem even existed! Granted that I had just a cup of coffee but I promised myself that I’ll go back for a lunch with friends. I ended up buying a couple pieces of some art work by local artists! Told all my friends and will be going there soon. Highly recommend.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S O. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place and delicious food, you can feel the sense of Turkey here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr.MvgFit 6 years ago on Google
    Great for drinking coffee alongside books. Hygienic and good customer service
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 safyurek 7 months ago on Google • 277 reviews
    Spirituali atmosphere... Bookshop and cafe. Perfect service. Delicious desserts, many coffee options. The coffee was filtered, and the taste was quite perfect.. Rich bookshop. Bestseller books Traditional Turkish Presents. Etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda R. 5 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    So I try some food and thank goodness I did! The food was amazing. Loved the music and overall atmosphere. Great place and beautifully combines of reading and savoring a good cup of coffee and food. The cozy ambiance invites visitors to settle down in comfortable chairs and lose themselves in the pages of a captivating story. Different drink options This is the place to be if you live around here or just like trying new stuff 🤩
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Feride A. 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t think food is poor quality just by looking at the prices!!! Mouthwatering, tasty wraps and salad bowls are much cheaper than other cafes of the same class. It’s obvious they make a lot of money from the books. Otherwise it is almost impossible to survive in the market.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sutanna 11 months ago on Google
    I never had Turkish food before so I was so excited to try some stuff out and thank goodness I did! The food was amazing. Loved the music and overall atmosphere. Great place to catch up with friends, a first date/meeting, get some work done or just kick back and read a book. I highly recommend ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Desiree D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very clean and peaceful place. Order the Chai Latte and it was delicious. They included a chocolate wafer which was so sweet. I felt safe and was able to study on the bar facing the window. There is a good amount of seating and I love the book section.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Murat 2 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful place with sufi music. I strongly recommend this store to read, study or purchase turkish art products
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot and cozy ambience for me and family. The cafe is very clean and the food is yummy. They serve halal foods , baverage in the cafe and plenty of books turkish, english, spanish, and arabic. There is little indoor playground in the kids corner too. My kids have lots of fun playing there winter or summer. Highly recommend to visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nurettin �. 8 months ago on Google
    New desserts and new tastes. Best Halal foods in NJ. The best desserts I've had when I came to New Jersey. Service is very good. The employees are very friendly. 💯
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maryana A. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Perfect place to grab a cup of coffee with your friends or family or even by yourself! Cozy atmosphere for chatting or studying! Delicious homemade desserts😋🍰 I will recommend to others and I will visit this cafe more often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zhanna T. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for breakfast, lunch. Stuff was very friendly, place itself very clean and bathrooms too. Food was delicious, we got breakfast plate ( boiled egg was perfect, super soft, not overcooked) and some pastries. It’s a good place to meet with friends. Recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fuat B. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place. It is a good place for reading a book and drinking coffee/tea.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gönül y. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice a place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kedi esirgeme k. 4 years ago on Google
    You can find what you want. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amerika'da Bir L. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect food and great books
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 selim k. 8 months ago on Google
    With its new desserts added on the menu and staying open till 11 pm now, this place looks like it will keep me sitting even more hours now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yousseet M. 4 years ago on Google
    Comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Friendly service and excellent food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enes Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Here is my best bookstore in New Jersey Always smiling staff and very nice food they have... You should definitely go there..! You were the most amazing stores during my lifetime in New Jersey Now I’m missing your smile face staff and nice breakfast especially tost made by Nevin abla :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammed Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect and specious space. And friendly staff. You should try the Turkish pastry and desserts varieties in the cafe. I also recommend Turkish tea. Good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FATİH A. 10 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    This place is a delightful haven for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. This charming establishment beautifully combines the pleasures of reading and savoring a good cup of coffee and food. The store boasts a wide selection of books spanning various genres, ensuring there's something to captivate every reader's interest. The cozy ambiance invites visitors to settle down in comfortable chairs and lose themselves in the pages of a captivating story.

  • 5/5 Mettito M. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    I recently visited the coffee store "Ant" and tried their delightful Cypriot dessert. The rich flavors not only satisfied my taste but also triggered nostalgic memories of the city I lived in Greece. The ambiance and taste brought a touch of home, making it a truly enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Alejandrito S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Silent good food (Original) Silencioso buena comida

  • 5/5 Anime S. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a good place and peaceful

  • 5/5 Furkat K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and quite place to have a delicious oriental coffee.

  • 5/5 Mohammed Ibn A. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding cafe, if in the are one must stop by.

  • 5/5 HALIT I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A decent environment where you can read your book and have a cup of coffee (Original) Kitabınızı okuyup, kahvenizi rahatça içebileceğiniz, nezih bir ortam

  • 5/5 Cooking with Jannet A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this shop. They are very clean and organized. Great place to relax and drink coffee, tea or even have a piece of cake. They have a small variety of sandwiches but either way they are good. I love their cappuccino s. Two thumbs up from me.

  • 5/5 Eren A. 1 year ago on Google
    It is so beautiful and peaceful place, also cashiers are so friendly. We feel like in Turkey’s cafe.

  • 1/5 Merve Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is nice but there is a very rude cashier. She treated the old lady in front of me very badly. I felt horrible. Then when it was my turn, I didn't understand what she was saying. So I asked her to repeat. She shouted at me and asked why I didn't understand. She came after me, forcing me to talk, even though I had stopped talking to her. Nonsense. If she doesn't like his job, she can work elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Mustafa K. 1 year ago on Google
    It was good to hang out with my family. There are places for kids to play also..

  • 5/5 OK K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, all in one! You can pick up new books while your kids playing in indoor playground. After everyone having wonderful time in book store you can have a rest in the cafe with delicious food and snacks. I loved it very much. I recommend you all to visit this very nice and calm place. Everyone can find a place for herself/ himself. 👍👍👍

  • 3/5 Dean O. 1 year ago on Google
    They only get 3 stars for the desserts and drinks. The meats seem they are out of a can. The workers never smile and make you wait to order. They really need to improve the food.

  • 5/5 Gokay A. 11 months ago on Google
    We had lentil soup and kumpir (baked potatoes) Both were delicious. Moreover the staff was very friendly and kind. I strongly recommend this place. The vibe of the store was another amazing feature of this place.

  • 2/5 Morning 1 year ago on Google
    Usually, I like this place. But today, I had a bad experience with them. They tried to charge me $1 extra to add jelly to my bagel. I tried to tell them that I never get charged extra for adding jelly, and that the jelly cups they give are extremely small and not worth more than 5 or 10 cents each. I was told that because it was something "additional there's a $1 charge", which is ridiculous to me. I did not get the jelly. After ordering thr bagel, I had to wait around 15 minutes for them to make it. I understand that it was very busy because they were experiencing a rush hour. But considering a bagel takes no more than a minute to toast and 30 seconds to spread with cream cheese, I feel like I should have been given some priority. They just tossed the bagel into a paper bag with no paper sheets or napkins. I would understand waiting maybe 5 minutes. 15 minutes is ridiculous. After waiting all of that time, I asked if I could please have a little jelly cup. I spent so long waiting and all I wanted was some jelly with my bagel. The cashier smiled at me and said that it would be $1 extra. I was frustrated, but I remained respectful and wished her a nice day. I will not be returning to their business again after this. And yes, I understand that I would have gotten at least three or four of those jelly cups. I still don't think it's enough to charge $1. I'd say anywhere between $0.25 and $0.50, for what it's worth. For a dollar more, I can buy an entire bottle of jelly, which is significantly more than the sum of the small cups you offer. But I didn't want a bottle of jelly, just a little 10 cent plastic container with less than a teaspoon on jelly in it.

  • 5/5 Bay Y. 11 months ago on Google
    they have very delicious desserts, I especially liked Trileche and cold baklava. I also recommend you to try Baked Potato

  • 5/5 Muhammet M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, delicious food , books, gift, souvenirs available

  • 5/5 Oscar L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Sabit E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. The staff is friendly. Great place to enjoy delicious food and share conversations with friends and family and also read a book.

  • 5/5 Crystal Luna T. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite coffee shop in Clifton. Food so fresh and lattes so rich! What is not to love...I spend alot of my mornings here. ?

  • 5/5 Makbule A. 5 years ago on Google
    Everybody has to go to ANT BOOK STORE, because the store is very nice, quite, and the staffs are very kind. You can have a wonderful time while drinking your coffee.

  • 5/5 Ruslan N. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place for meetings would that be a business one or friends and family. Very nice place to spend time. Nice and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Ali K. 6 years ago on Google
    Easy acces to cold and hot beverages while reading the book that you picked from rhe shelves.Nice ,cosy and peaceful place to spend your time.

  • 5/5 Gaming J. 3 years ago on Google
    The store is perfectly organized with books from many exotic genres from religion to business to child’s books.The cafe time is perfect speed of preparation and the food is cooked great.It is great to see my bagel and coffee place still open

  • 5/5 Taso 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best

  • 5/5 Rahmetullah Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Very responsive and prompt in communication, replying emails and taking care of the issues.

  • 5/5 Murad I. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered books and accessories online. Can’t be happier with the entire process from start to finish. Everything from ease of navigating the website, placing the order, contacting the store via phone/txt, pricing, delivery and to quality of items purchased is more than I could have asked for. Thank you very much to all and every member of this amazing bookstore for making another customer happy! Kids love the books and activity material that we bought from this store. Will definitely buy again and highly recommend this business.

  • 5/5 David O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and quite place.

  • 5/5 Mehmet D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place.

  • 5/5 deri c. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean delicious and friendship

  • 5/5 Ihsan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Turkish tea, great workers and service

  • 5/5 Anny E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Murat K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A warm environment like a mother's lap. (Original) Ana kucağı gibi sıcak bir ortam.

  • 5/5 priti y. 4 years ago on Google
    Looks beautiful. Many culture related books and things

  • 3/5 Jose O. 4 years ago on Google
    Pricey burger

  • 5/5 Sadik 4 years ago on Google
    This place is very firendly and extremly nice .. Your Salep is too delicious

  • 5/5 Cristian G. 6 years ago on Google
    This is simply an amazing bookstore. They have a great selection of books for sale and they are very well organized. I also appreciated the wide selection of available languages to choose from. Obviously they had English and Spanish but in addition to that they have many books in Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Czech, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, and so many others that I don't remember. I was particularly impressed by all of the travel books, most of them about Istanbul or various parts of the Middle East. The cafe has a simple but sufficient selection of pastries and, most importantly, tea. The environment inside is generally relaxed. They have a handicap accessible entrance, parking in the back (for the general public), and decent restrooms.

  • 5/5 Jeff D. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, cosy seating, nice vibe....

  • 5/5 Haldun �. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service nice bookstore delicious Cafe

  • 5/5 Emina D. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere for study and conversation, beautiful decor, and great selection of food and drinks at the cafe. Love this bookstore!! ❤️

  • 5/5 Mehmet Serdar K. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to meet with your friends

  • 5/5 Orhan y. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent store

  • 5/5 Buket E. 4 years ago on Google
    They have expanded the Cafe. Easy and convenient location w books and grrat service

  • 3/5 Ali D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

  • 5/5 DS D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Omar B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome bookstore. They have good tea and lots of space. I wish they'd expand their Islamic books section past the same few authors though. Other than that, it's a place I go to whenever I can.

  • 5/5 Ahmet T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very pleasant environment

  • 5/5 Oltion K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for finding religious and general genres books. Also it has a nice bufe and nice design for sitting.

  • 5/5 ahmet 3. 4 years ago on Google
    they have great food and great books that is where i get most of my books

  • 5/5 Lidia G. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    After visiting this place for years, I can still say that it is an amazing and delightful place for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. This charming establishment beautifully combines the pleasures of reading and savoring a good cup of excellent coffee and food. The peaceful ambiance invites visitors to settle down in comfortable chairs and lose themselves in the pages of a captivating story. What I love the most is the spiritual atmosphere of the Bookshop and Cafe. This amazing family work so hard to provide the most wonderful experience in everything they do with love. Perfect service. Delicious homemade desserts like cake, cheesecake and 3- leches and more. Healthy salad, soup and iced coffee and other types of drinks. My favorite coffee drink was filtered, and the taste was quite perfect. I recommend this place for anyone interested in having a good conversation, studying and spending time with family and friends. Well for everyone. 😀God bless this bookstore and Cafe. I recommend everybody to go and visit this place, and I am sure you won’t regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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