7 Best Restaurants to Try in Lafayette, NJ

Looking for the best restaurants in Lafayette, NJ? Our team picked seven open places to eat in Lafayette Township, from a Route 15 tavern known for prime rib to a farm cafe, an English afternoon tea room, a pizzeria, a coffee bar, a bagel shop and a cafe tucked inside an antiques mill. Addresses, phone numbers and hours below come from each spot’s own website or Google Business Profile.

Most of these picks sit along Route 15 near The Shoppes at Lafayette and the Lafayette Mill Antiques Center, so it is easy to pair a meal with an afternoon of browsing. For more nearby options, see our guide to where to eat in Newton and our county-wide list of the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ.

The Lafayette House

Photo: The Lafayette House via Google Business Profile.

The Lafayette House has served contemporary American cuisine in Sussex County for more than three decades. It sits at The Shoppes at Lafayette between Routes 94 and 15, with fireplaces, the Revolution Lounge and live music at the bar. It is known for its prime rib dinner and Sunday brunch, and reservations are taken on Resy. Its Google Business Profile lists hours from noon Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Call 973-579-3100.

The Marketplace at Wesselhof Farms

Photo: The Marketplace at Wesselhof Farms via Google Business Profile.

The Marketplace at Wesselhof Farms at 58 Sunset Inn Road is run by the Wesling family, who opened a produce and plant stand on the property in 2008 and broke ground on the marketplace in 2020. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch made with seasonal food from Wesselhof Farms and partner farms. Inside the market you will find produce, grass-fed beef, a pastry case, deli and prepared foods, ice cream, and local honey, jams and cheeses. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Call 973-300-0612.

Millside Cafe

Photo: Millside Cafe via Google Business Profile.

Millside Cafe is inside the Lafayette Mill Antiques Center at 12 Morris Farm Road, which bills itself as home to 55 dealers, specialty shops and the cafe. Photos on its Google Business Profile show breakfast plates like berry-topped French toast, pancakes and eggs with home fries, plus burgers and cappuccinos. Its profile lists hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, closed Monday and Tuesday. Call (862) 275-7260.

Arturo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant

Photo: Arturo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant via Google Business Profile.

Arturo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant at 55 Route 15, formerly known as AG Pizzeria and Restaurant, is a traditional pizzeria with a full menu of appetizers, salads, dinner entrees, subs, calzones, wraps, paninis and seafood. Its website lists a $12.95 plain pizza special on Sundays and Mondays for dine-in and pickup, a Tuesday pasta special and weekday lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It offers dine-in, takeout and delivery, and it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 973-383-4414.

Windsor House Tea Room and Bakery

Photo: Windsor House Tea Room and Bakery via Google Business Profile.

Windsor House Tea Room and Bakery at 86 Route 15 serves an authentic British afternoon tea with a few American touches: your choice of loose leaf tea with finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. The family-run business has an English chef and owner and makes its savories and sweets from scratch, and there is a Junior Tea option for kids. Because everything is made fresh, the tea room is by reservation only, with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sundays. Call 973-579-5300 to book.

The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar and Cakery

Photo: The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar and Cakery via Google Business Profile.

The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar and Cakery at 75 Route 15 is owned and operated by a local family and pairs coffee and espresso with fresh baked goods, including vegan and gluten free options. Baked goods like cinnamon buns, crumb cake and quiche can be pre-ordered for pickup on its website, and the shop also runs a coffee trailer for events. It is closed Monday and stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Call 862-275-7039.

Bagful O’ Bagels

Photo: Bagful O’ Bagels via Google Business Profile.

Bagful O’ Bagels at 11 Route 15 has been hand rolling, boiling and baking its bagels since 1999. Beyond breakfast sandwiches, it runs a rotating lineup of $10 weekday lunch specials such as chicken cutlet sandwiches, pastrami on grilled rye and wraps, each served with fries or a soda. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, and the grill shuts off at 1:45 p.m. Call 973-579-9121.

Tips for Eating in Lafayette

Lafayette is a daytime dining town: Bagful O’ Bagels opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays, Wesselhof Farms at 7 a.m. daily, and Millside Cafe and The Laughing Goat cover coffee breaks between antique stops. For dinner, The Lafayette House and Arturo’s are your best bets. Windsor House books up, so call well ahead and carpool, since its lot fills quickly.

More Sussex County Restaurant Guides

Eating your way around the county? Start with our town-by-town map of the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ, or jump straight to a town:

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• 9 best restaurants in Franklin
• 9 best restaurants in Hopatcong
• 9 best restaurants in Stanhope
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Featured photo: macarons and desserts on an afternoon tea tier at Windsor House Tea Room and Bakery. Photo: Windsor House Tea Room and Bakery via Google Business Profile.