Paterson, New Jersey

Coffee pulled
with purpose,
drinks mixed
with intention.

A single-origin coffee bar and craft cocktail lounge on Dover Street — where every pour is deliberate and every guest feels like regular.

Scroll
Interior of George Mejia café with warm lighting and coffee equipment

Est.

Paterson, NJ

Our Story

A neighborhood spot that takes its coffee seriously

George Mejia isn't trying to be the loudest café in Paterson — it's trying to be the one you actually want to come back to. We opened on Dover Street with one conviction: that good coffee shouldn't require a fancy postcode.

Every espresso is pulled from single-origin beans, roasted to highlight what makes each origin distinct. The pour-over menu rotates with the seasons because we believe your morning cup should change with the weather. And when the sun goes down, the same counter that held our espresso machine becomes a cocktail bar with a focused, seasonal list.

Whether you're grabbing a quick flat white between meetings or settling in with a Negroni on a Friday evening, we built this space to feel like yours.

Single-Origin

Rotating roaster partnerships

Day & Night

Coffee by day, cocktails by night

Fresh Daily

House-made pastries & snacks

Community First

Local events & open mics

The Space

Built for lingering

High ceilings, warm wood, and enough room to spread out your laptop or your conversation.

George Mejia interior with communal table and pendant lighting
Close-up of latte art on a ceramic cup
Cocktail being prepared behind the bar
Evening view of the café with warm ambient lighting

"This is the kind of place where you notice the details — the way the light hits the counter at 3pm, the barista who remembers your name, the fact that they actually care about the coffee."

— A regular, probably

Visit Us

Find us on Dover

Address

62 Dover St Fl 1
Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone

973-742-0110

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Get in Touch

Questions, catering inquiries, event bookings — we'd love to hear from you.

Is this your business?This is my business