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Ultramarinos Cafè and Bakery: A Hidden Hoboken Gem

by Jennifer Tripucka
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Hoboken is filled with a wide array of food establishments, but when we discover one that’s off the beaten path — it’s truly a gem. Ultramarinos is one of those hidden gems {literally — when walking by you might not notice it’s there}, serving up some of the most delish Latin food and baked goods in town. Located at 260 3rd Street, adjacent to its sister locale Zafra {the owner, Maricel Presilla, also owns Zafra and Cucharamama}, this adorable, tiny eatery offers quite a variety of food and drink. Check out our visit:

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Noted as “The Marketplace for Latin Kitchen Magic,” Ultramarinos’ food spans from sandwiches to sweets to empanadas to chocolate to coffee — a delectable array of authentic Latin American cuisine. Think gazpacho, tamales, empanadas, chorizos, pastries, and more — yum.

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As far ambiance, Ultramarinos has a variety of authentic decor directly from South America, purchased and arranged in the store by owner Maricel. After doing a little personal research on Maricel, it turns out she has also written several books on cooking, including The New Taste of Chocolate {yes, plz}. She also has written a Pan Spanish encyclopedia and history that is housed at the cafe, adding to its charm.

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If you’re dining in, there are adorable table settings {but only just a few} that are ready for those who want to relax and enjoy their cafe con leche.

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If you want to dine in with a larger group, the cafe has a back room which can seat up to 12 people. Digging the different size white chairs — so shabby chic.

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Besides selling prepared hot foods and coffees, Ultramarinos also houses a bakery and a chocolate section that includes truffles made by Ms. Presilla herself. If you’re heading to a get together and want to bring some unique pastries, this is definitely the place to go. The fresh baked desserts are a nice change from the regular Italian pastries we’re used to {no offense, we promise} and are sure to impress.

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A mish-mosh of South American sweets, including the popular Vanilla coconut dulce de leche and the coconut macarons

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While the desserts are decadent, Ultramarinos also offers many savory items as well such as empanadas, tamales, ham croquettes, and sandwiches. The Venezuelan hot chocolate has been mentioned as delectable — just a ton of chocolate bars melted with a bit of milk {ummm sign us up}. They also have other Latin foods and supplies that you can purchase to take home for your own cooking.

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Have you been to Ultramarinos? What’s your favorite item? Share with us in the comments!

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