environment 10/10: christian cafe alert! love the vibes, its very black wood interior which i…read moreloveee there are signs everywhere and the merch for this place is one of those "Jesus paid it all" merch! The place is quiet and is not in a busy road either (big plus) parking 10/10: parking lot right in front of it! not too busy street either menu 10/10: there are a variety of drinks and they seem to have a lot of unique flavors. price: $$

I've been wanting to try this coffee shop for a while (for the Matcha and the vibes, of course)…read more Drove down here last Thursday on an absolutely beautiful day. It's located in a strip mall with tons of parking spots. The barista was friendly and quickly took my order, but since he was working alone, it took quite a while to get my drink and bites. I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind waiting. We were also entertained by some outside salon drama between two ladies. Hopefully they were able to work things out. As a Matcha aficionado, I wanted to try their honey pistachio Matcha. I also ordered some mozzarella sticks and a Cortado for my husband. My drink was a tad too sweet (too much pistachio syrup), but I still liked it. Mozzarella sticks were fine. I paid about $21 for everything including tip. I like the be kind messages on the cups and the black aesthetic was pretty cool. I wouldn't mind returning to this coffee shop as it was a pleasant drive from my house. I'd like to try some other pastries and definitely will have another matcha, but will request light on the syrup!

Located in a newish strip mall with private parking, the cool relaxing vibes were enjoyable while…read morewaiting for my latte. Friendly staff and good pricing. Limited food options. Latte was tasty and I am glad that I stopped by. Cute area to check out during warmer weather!

A great start to my New Jersey trip with some coffee! I even got to try the spring strawberry…read moreshortcake latte and loved it. You can never go wrong with cold foam. I also grabbed a chicken pesto sandwich to go for lunch. They have parking out front the building and lots of seating inside but to go orders were fast. Nice service.

Cute cafe with delicious coffee and attentive employees. I ordered the cortado and a cardamom bun…read more It was perfectly paired. The barista suggested hot chocolate for my daughter when we asked about a no caffeine option. I appreciate the suggestion because my daughter loves when she can feel grow up with her own drink. They're open early on Sundays and make beautiful designs with the froth if you choose to dine in. Such a lovely cafe!

We were on a little food hopping tour with the cousins down at Rutgers yesterday and stopped off at…read morethis coffee shop to end the night. A couple of people bought the Kashmiri chai while a couple of us bought the saffron herbal tea with honey. We hung out in the shop for a while and played a game. The service was great. The ambiance was chill. The place had a good amount of foot traffic around the time we were in there.

environment 10/10: this coffee shop is on the smaller side and has limited seating (not suitable…read morefor big parties) but i loved the open kitchen concept and overall has a millennial vibe to it parking 8/10: there is a parking lot next to it but it is for highland park residents/has street parking so just be cautious! menu 8/10: a simple but unique menu, there were a bunch of unique items and there was a small variety of bakery items but they were limited as well (probably because i went a little latter in the day). in addition, their coffee was good but not anything too special. price $

Loved the vibes of this coffee shop. We grabbed some coffees and pastries and sat outside. The…read morelattes were great and the pastries flaky and delicious. Staff was super helpful with the menu. We liked seeing the bakers preparing the bread too! Definitely a cute spot to check out and then spend the day walking the Main Street.

New coffee spot opened up 2 weeks from today! Super cute and small. Owners are young and vibrant!…read moreDefinitely a passion in delivering tasty coffee! Still finalizing minor details but the store front is very friendly and open. They ran out of leche flan for the leche flan latte but that just means for me to come back and try.. :) Found them on Google and the reviews were for the leche flan!! So I gotta come back. 2nd best seller is the cookie butter latte. Yummm not too sweet and not too bitter coffee!!! Delicious! It's definitely refreshing from the big corporate brand (ahem you know who...) lol Love supporting small businesses!! :) Just a heads up: there's no parking lot so street parking. But why not take a few steps before indulging in good coffee!! :) Will definitely come back to try their matchas!!

Drip Cafe was a spot we found on TikTok and we were so glad we decided to check it out…read more It's on the smaller side inside, so it feels more like a grab and go kind of place, but the vibes are still really cute and welcoming. Perfect for a quick coffee run with a little aesthetic moment. The latte was really good and the pastries were just as tasty. Everything felt fresh and well done. We'll definitely be back to try more of their seasonal flavors.

I like a cute cafe with a creative menu and I feel that DRIP scored in these two areas. Parking is…read moreon the street for the most part, unless you can find a space in the very cramped lot across the street-which we were able to find. Small cafe, but cute and quirky inside. There are some seating placed around the cafe-some of which looked really comfy. You can also purchase trinkets and jewelry there. Everyone seemed friendly. The only reason why this is not a four star review is because the coffee was just ok. I ordered a Fruity Pebbles iced latte and there was nothing at all FB about this drink except a few random FBs that were sprinkled on top. Which was disappointing because I was really looking for that nostalgic flavor. I may stop back by to try additional beverages. Nice addition to the area.

4.75 stars There…read morearen't too many cafés in NJ that specialize in Matcha, so I was so excited when I discovered Machapresso on instagram. The baristas were nice and friendly. Location: Wicks Shopping Plaza next to Le Peep off of Rt. 1 in Edison Parking: Parking lot can get busy throughout the day, but people come and go so it's not too bad. They're open every day from 10AM to 9 PM. The café has a good amount of seating and tables. The decor is modern, open, airy, and zen. They have two kiosks where you can self order to save time, especially if it's busy. They serve different levels of matcha gelato, matcha affogato, tarts, and Basque cheesecakes. Their black sesame basque cheesecake is my favorite! I have to try their gelato for my next visit. They have various Matcha drinks on the menu, espresso, and Hojicha which has less caffeine than matcha and coffee. I've been here twice and the first time I had their Biscoff cookie Hojicha latte with pistachio milk. It was so delicious! Definitely sweet, but I so I will ask for just one pump of the syrup next time. I think Hojicha pairs better with the Biscoff cookie instead of Matcha. I ordered my husband, an espresso, Matcha latte, but it was definitely way too much caffeine for him. On my most recent visit, I ordered the banana pudding Matcha latte with oat milk. I also upgraded to a premium Matcha, but sadly, I can't remember the name of it! It was really delicious, but a bit too sweet for me. It can be tricky to find the perfect balance of sweetness and umami, but as long as I can taste the Matcha, and the drink is good, I'm happy. The cheesecake is a lovely treat. Thick, but soft, not too sweet. Yum! Unfortunately, they no longer allow reusable cups. Even Starbucks and Dunkin offer a discount and allow personal cups. There's too much waste created by plastic that could easily be avoided. But I digress. I will happily return as this location is close to me and I'm looking forward to trying some of their other seasonal drink drinks. If you're new to Matcha, you should definitely try one of their syrup drinks, or a classic matcha latte.

No more going to NYC for matcha spots! Machapresso now has locations in Closter and Edison, NJ,…read moreserving four levels of matcha ranging from the sweetest to the most bitter--and you can actually tell the difference by the color! The Edison location is in the same shopping center as 99 Ranch Market and Sunmerry Café, but it's on the other end of the plaza, which can feel a little sketchy at times. Inside, there's plenty of natural lighting, making it a great spot to study, work, or hang out with friends. I also love the modern, open-concept interior and the natural-light design! Service was great, and the matcha drinks and other matcha items I tried all tasted great. Definitely a great NJ option if you're looking for quality matcha without having to go into NYC. Next time, I'm definitely going to try more from their menu!

Stopped by for a quick shot of espresso and wonderfully delicious cardamom bun. Place is hip and…read morefresh. Service friendly and efficient. How is this coffee shop different from others around is they grind the coffee grounds for each cup and offer really amazing pastries. Worth a visit if you are in the area; check it out!

We checked out Sips & Souls Café in South Plainfield this past Saturday morning, and it's such a…read morevibe! It's tucked away in the Hamilton Commons area on Hamilton Blvd, and the space is actually super inviting with plenty of cozy seating Their menu has a great mix of craft roasts and equipped for pour overs, espresso-based drinks and more which caters to everyone. We kept it simple for the first visit with an Iced Americano, a Latte, and a Croissant that was perfectly buttery and flaky. The real kicker, though, was their special "soul" cup--it's got this really cool, distinct look. They have their own roasting machine and will definitely go again to try more of their expertly roasted single origin beans!