If you have ever wondered what it would be like to enter a famous painting, you have to visit Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, New Jersey. This whimsical and cozy cafe is like taking a step into The Starry Night. With a mural based off of the famous painting, live music twice a week, board games for rent and a two sided drink menu, this cafe is the perfect place to spend your whole day in.
We started off by ordering several cups of coffee to see some of what Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe has to offer. Vincent’s Folly is a double cappuccino with hints of chocolate and Irish creme. Mocha Lust is a mix of hot cocoa and coffee topped with delicious whipped cream. My ultimate favorite is Raspberry Truffle – espresso and steamed milk infused with raspberry and white chocolate (aka heaven on Earth).
At Van Gogh’s Ear, they have plenty of options from quesadillas and burritos to salads and pizzas. We tried a few of their sandwiches: the Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap, the Pulled Pork, and the Veggie Burger. The honey mustard was the highlight of the Chicken Wrap, gently oozing over the diced grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. The Pulled Pork sandwich was tender and tasty, with the perfect amount of BBQ sauce and a toasted roll that held its own in the meal. The Veggie Burger was a light and flavorful choice, even for your typical meat eater. The mix of their homemade guacamole and caramelized onion is a delight on the taste buds. All sandwiches come with a side of either Pasta Salad, Sriracha Coleslaw or Quinoa Tabbouleh.
Not only do they have amazing food and drinks, but the place is also super Instagrammable (if you don’t already know, this is kind of my thing). With a full mural recreation of The Starry Night, golden textured walls mimicking Van Gogh’s classic brush strokes, cozy chairs and sofas left and right, there are plenty of photo ops at the cafe.
With vegetarian, vegan, and even gluten-free food options, 10+ mouthwatering desserts and an amazing atmosphere, what’s stopping you from heading over to Union? If you want a better peek at what Van Gogh’s Ear has, definitely check out their Instagram @vangoghsearcafe! They have a ‘Meatless Mondays’ post where they announce their vegan special for the week, close up shots of their crazy milkshakes and desserts, and they are kind enough to like any IG pics actually located at the cafe.
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