Nora's Bakery & Cafe in Newark, NJ
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Nora's Bakery & Cafe

Your guide to this bakery café on 201 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (973) 485-7917 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 PM – 9 PM
Thursday5:30 PM – 9 PM
Friday5:30 PM – 9 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 2 PM

25 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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201 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

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Address201 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Phone(973) 485-7917
StyleBakery café
CountyEssex County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center2.0 mi north

About Nora's Bakery & Cafe

Nora's Bakery & Cafe is a bakery café at 201 Mt Prospect Ave, roughly 2.0 mi from downtown Newark, heading north.

Our Newark directory counts 70 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 4,533 residents. Nearest alternative: Espiga Dourada at 174 Bloomfield Ave, less than 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 8:30 AM and run as late as 9 PM, for about 25 hours across 5 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 5 PM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Nora's Bakery & Cafe in Newark, NJ
Nora's Bakery & Cafe
Pastries with coffee, Roti'O, Surabaya Pasarturi, 2025 (01) — illustrative photo
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Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Questions about Nora's Bakery & Cafe

What are Nora's Bakery & Cafe's hours?
Nora's Bakery & Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Fri: 5:30 PM – 9 PM; Sat: 8:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM; Sun: 8:30 AM – 2 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Nora's Bakery & Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8:30 AM – 2 PM.
What time does Nora's Bakery & Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Where is Nora's Bakery & Cafe located?
Nora's Bakery & Cafe is at 201 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Nora's Bakery & Cafe?
The listed phone number is (973) 485-7917.
What should I order at Nora's Bakery & Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Almond croissant, Pain au chocolat, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Nora's Bakery & Cafe?
Nearby options include Espiga Dourada (less than 0.1 mi), El Sabor Ambateño III (less than 0.1 mi), and Mommy's Dominican Cakes (0.2 mi).

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