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Stopped by the Basic Cafe today, which had recently opened on June 11th, 2007. This replaced the previous Ganache (which has their other location still at the Hudson Tea Building) and Metro Cafe, which seemed to last only a short while.

Owned in part by Daniel Kim, who also runs the popular Basic Restaurant in Jersey City. Known for their great coffee and interesting dishes, they hope to win the hearts of Hoboken residents.

Upon entrance, we were greeted by Jacob (who works in both locations) and Daniel. They pleasantly described their dishes and made us feel welcome. The seating inside holds 18, along with another 16 spots outside in the patio. The interior seating was premium in my opinion. Sturdy chairs and plenty of room for a big guy. A+. They also plan to have WiFi service shortly.

We enjoyed a couple coffees (which are indeed very good - a regular and a Hazelnut special) while we waited for our selections to be prepared. I chose what they said was one of the more popular dishes, the Breakfast Burrito ($4). Scrambled eggs, guacamole and salsa and sour cream in a wrap. Interesting and refreshing combination of ingredients. Added a few slices of bacon too, since I hadn’t had any in a few weeks.

My companion had the chicken club sandwich with a side of green salad ($7.75). The grilled chicken breast was well seasoned with a hint of lemon. It included cheddar cheese, spring greens and a tomato basil mayo that complimented the sandwich perfectly.

One thing that stands out when a new restaurant or shop opens in Hoboken, is the personality of the people working there. That can make or break an establishment, regardless of what the quality is, or how the prices are. I felt welcome and appreciated at Basic, which left a lasting impression for me. I will remember them and try to go back regularly. Welcome to the neighborhood!