I really want to like this place but sadly, I generally get a Regina George vibe. I doubt it's…read moreintentional which is why it's worth a conversation. I come here only on Sunday mornings and often, when there is usually no line. For two years I have been doing this , I have received ZERO eye contact, no warmth, no engagement from this shift's crew--until today. That's why it mattered when one Asian barista this morning (who wasn't the one to take my order) warmly looked at me, smiled, and said something kind. It came right after her coworker placed my drink down, mumbled my name, and they turned their back on me when I thanked them -- but weren't doing anything else! Same energy when they took my order minutes earlier even when I was the only person in line. Like I owe them a favor for being at their counter! I've watched them and their colleagues treat me this way consistently. Mind you, I either only order a latte, a matcha, or a pastry. The worst part is that this treatment feels selective. I''ve seen this same crew be friendly, laugh, and engage with other customers--but from what I've seen for 2 years is that it seems only a certain type of walk-in gets this reception. It suck's to be flatly received and then notice the person behind me get a smile and a conversation, even if it's obvious that they're not a regular here ... at least not on Sundays. :) Again, thank you to that barista who broke the pattern for me today because I finally felt seen. I added a 3rd star out of gratitude. :) If you've found this crew non-selectively friendly, I'd genuinely like to know what day you come--because my Sunday morning experience has been consistently selective. I choose to be optimistic. And to management, let's talk about this.

Very overpriced drinks with terrible, stale pastries. I don't drink coffee. Their teas are very…read moreAmericanised. Sometimes I look for a good green tea and the only green tea they have has fruit in it. Matcha isn't good. It's on par with Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks Matcha. I had the Matcha strawberry drink and it was too sweet. Good luck finding a seat that isn't occupied by high school students using this place as a study session.

Popped in here completely randomly. I'm in this area a decent amount and never even noticed this…read moreplace. A small shop with limited metered street parking out front, but there is a metered parking lot up & across the street. The first thing that stood out was how amazing the place smelled. I was taken back by it. Coffee shops always smell like coffee but this was just next level. The air smelled delicious, like I wanted to eat it. Service was fast, barista was very friendly. A great random stop in my day. I got a double espresso to go. Could have been a bit stronger, but still not bad. . Stop in and check this place out some time.

Ahrre's is a nice mom and pop coffee shop but I didn't exactly leave warm and fuzzy…read more Pros: Coffee was actually delicious. Cons: Staff not exactly inviting. I somehow didn't feel welcome. Instead I felt like a bother. The fact the decaf coffee was out to the side for self service but everything else was as behind the counter was weird. They give you an empty cup of syrups you want. Then say fill it up over by the side and oh, here's the oatmilk. Just make the entire thing for me... this isn't a car dealer or jiffy lube. You should know what non-sweeteners you have. Asked for a Splenda and I was directed to... uhhh whatever is over there... thanks for the great service! Great coffee but don't expect to feel welcomed.

My father and I stopped here to grab a bite to eat . He had the tuna sandwich he said that was very…read moregood. I decided to get the green smoothie, I was a bit disappointed it didnt included any real fruit in it . It just had a mixed green juice and then ice. If I knew that I wouldnt had gotten it. Plus the prices for the smoothie was very expensive for it just to be a juice and no fruit. The women at the counter was extremely nice and very accommodating. Other then that nothing too exciting at this Cafe.

$25 for two underwhelming breakfast sandwiches. Soggy and chintzy with protein…read more The Taylor ham was $11 and two ultra thin slices. The bread was soggy. It lacked seasoning. The bacon sandwich I paid for extra bacon and I wonder what a regular bacon has; two slices? The eggs were tasteless and again bread lifeless. The staff were nice. It's a hard no for me. I won't be back

Amazing, finally great coffee in Westfield! You choose your own blend of the day, usually three…read moredelectable choices (can't go wrong). This is the only local cafe that roasts their own beans and the taste is the proof. Don't forget to check out the merch, it's kinda fun and a tad irreverent. Staff will welcome you here! Bad Bunny be damn!

Coffee good staff is sweet …read more Service needs to be quicker. Felt bad potential customers left. Coffee good

I fell in love with this place the instant I walked in. The aroma of coffee wafting throughout the…read morestore was intoxicating. They grind they own flavors and have every delightful type of coffee you might want. The pistachio cold foam with ice coffee was perfection. The cold foam was thick and enhanced the cold brew perfectly. Hubby ordered a flat white espresso. He is wired and ready to go! They have pasties, cold brew growlers, and so much more. Stop in early before hoping on the Rariton Valley train to your destination.

Visiting my old neighborhood and having some coffee at my go to place when I was here 8 years ago…read more Track 5 still has the vibe and coffee amazing!!

It's a new year and thank goodness &grain continues to deliver wonderful baked goods and food to…read morethe area. I lamented the loss of the "brunch crowd" in my last update and I still stand by that, but I have been happy to see some life returning to the interior of the eatery whenever I have visited. I am a firm believer in Third Spaces for any community, and I believe &grain is an ideal spot for one to adapt into their own Third Space. In addition to their amazing baked goods, &grain continues to serve delicious coffee. Last I checked, they used Stumptown beans which is one of my favorite brands ever. Be warned however, some of their items sell out FAST. Their mini-corn muffins are one of my favorite baked goods ever, but if you don't get there by around 10:15-10:30am they'll all likely be gone. I'm still advocating for the return of the peanut butter/chocolate bread but I may be alone in that. Service is always excellent. The Baristas are friendly and efficient. The kitchen staff is amazingly fast. My orders are always ready before I expect them to be. It's remarkable. &grain rocks. I'm glad it's still around and if you haven't visited you need to make it a point to check it out!

Great French Onion Soup would order again. Great delivery also came hot…read more This place has been a go to for lunch.

My husband and I recently met my grandmother here for a casual lunch. Inside was warm, inviting and…read morewith the perfect amount of seating. The sandwiches here were light and delicious. The ingredients are such high quality that it felt like eating in Italy. You also can't skip out on getting some sweets. The biscotti were also perfect.

Farinolio is my go to, pick me up, treat yo'self cafe. I'm partial to the pastry with walnuts,…read moregrapes and rosemary but everything they make takes me back to Italy. The panini are balanced, all the bread is fresh and delicious, and all the desserts make me want to move to Italy. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion

I stumbled upon a TikTok about this place this morning and happened to be in the area later today…read moreand decided to stop by for an afternoon treat. I got a large iced jelly donut latte and a large iced sticky rice latte. The large jelly donut comes with 4 shots and the sticky rice 3 shots but the barista had an extra shot so added it to the sticky. The barista offered to do less than the standard shot amount so less caffeine is an option. 2 16oz iced lattes each with 4 shots totaled $16 and change - A STEAL. Both lattes were delicious. I really loved the jelly donut. Tastes exactly like a jelly donut! The sticky rice has a nice coconuty caramel flavor despite having no caramel. The barista was so nice friendly. I live about 20 minutes away but I think I'll be making the drive to try more of the menu. This place turns into a brewery at night which I also want to try! Such a unique and fun business concept.

I came here because I ordered directly from Grubhub for Pick Up. I did not realize it's actually…read morepub that they rent out a space from during the day and make it into a coffee bar. So it does not say the morning roast on it. It is actually a pub. That was the one piece. I wish I knew cause I walked around aimlessly looking for it. They were super friendly and explained everything to me when I walked in and the coffee was delicious. I ordered a shaken espresso with Pandan syrup. It's essentially a more natural lighter version of vanilla if you're unfamiliar with what pandan is. It was absolutely excellent and I actually really loved it and it's a place that I would come by frequently to order from. They also had a lot of really high-quality tea that I wish I was able to take advantage of it usually takes me a while to finish my drink and I finished this one in like a second.

Finally got to experience this place after hearing of it for more than 2+ years! I've heard at…read moretimes this Coffee spot can be pretty packed, so I feel like I came on a really good day. First off: Service. I told the employee that this was my first time there, and they were more-than-happy to help me make a decision for my order. Patient and walked me through. Second: The Food. Let's get into it. 1) Cassava Latte ($7.50) - I was so pleasantly suprised at this drink; described as "(i)nspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut." The first sip, and I was intrigued! It was perfectly sweet, and the perfect mix of that coconut-dessert taste that cassava typically delivers! It tasted genuine, if that's possible. 2) Sinigang Croquette ($5.00) - This was interesting. Described as "Pork and Gabi (taro) shaped into a patty, rolled in Japanese bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with our in-house sawsawan (dipping sauce)", it hit all the right notes. To be honest? $5.00 for 1 felt a bit steep. I'd pay $7.50 for two, though! 3) Boy Bawang Shio Pan ($7.50) - This was the most curious of all my purchases. Described as an "(i)n-house salt bread rolled in garlic and corn crumbs, filled with roasted garlic butter, topped with corn cheese whip. Inspired by the popular Filipino snack: Boy Bawang. THIS ITEM I SING ITS PRAISES. I am an absolute lover of the Boy Bawang Garlic Flavor Corn Snack --- much more pungent than anything Corn Nuts could ever offer. This Shio Pan absolutely delivered with its roasted garlic flavor! And as soon as you take a few bites ---- you get hit with that roasted garlic butter --- and let me tell you, they are not shy about their filling! Absolute master class --- but it's only for a limited run. You should definitely try! Third: Ambiance - The Cafe is quaint --- and has a seating area that could maybe fit between 18-24 people? It's just along the side of the business, but I managed to get a table for myself. Ayala, you did not disappoint! Can't wait to try your Sisig Flatbread for the next round!

I came into this place with very high expectations because it was ranked globally on beli. It was…read moregood, but it did miss a bit. First the good: The food was good! I had the sisig flatbread and the pork croquette. The sisig flatbread had very unique and complex flavors. I thought it was very creative. The croquette was fresh and tasty, but it was truly the sauce that came with it that was the star of the show. It bold and vinegary and tasted great with the sisig flat bread as well. I tried a bit of my friend's pandan waffle and it was quite tasty! I could really taste the pandan. Now the bad. The ube latte was mediocre. I asked for mine with matcha, but I really couldn't even taste the matcha. I think next time I might try their other drinks to see if there is a difference. However, I was really expecting better. Overall: I'd say the food is better than the drinks, which is a bit of a disappointment because I was hoping for both to be out of this world. The service was good and the staff was very kind. I also enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant as well.

Palmas is a fairly recent addition to downtown Cranford, but I had heard about it on TikTok. I…read moreloved walking into the Salvadoran-owned cafe as it felt very warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and offered great suggestions. Although it was very busy on Saturday afternoon, I was happy to find a few seats available with the background music at the perfect, conversational volume. I only came in to order coffee, but seeing all those delicious pastries and baked goods made me almost change my mind. There were several winter specials available, so I decided to try the dulce de leche latte. I really enjoyed it since it was bold and strong, but had a smooth, sweet finish. There were many tasty-sounding latte choices such as horchata, tiramisu, and the golden palms latte, which is made of turmeric. I look forward to trying one of those the next time that I return.

Went in here because my usual coffee spot across the street that I drove 25 minutes for is closed…read morefor New Year's Day. Shout out to Palmas Cafe for being open! I ordered three fried empanadas (two chicken and one beef). they were okay - the crust is a bit different than I'm used to, but maybe the empanadas I typically have are baked. Also seemed to be more potato than meat in the beef one. The Americano coffee is awful. It gives mostly hot water with a hint of coffee flavor. I tossed it and didn't complain. Granted it's a cafe and not a coffee shop, but it's coffee! They have a plethora of other drinks that may be worth trying, but i will never order coffee here again. The decor inside is nice Also note, this is mostly a beverage and snack place. Very little food on the menu.