I saw this place on Instagram, so I had time one day and decided to come. Parking is on the street, but I found some easily on a weekday. There's a lot of space and sunlight, so it would be nice to do work. I ordered an almond milk latte, my usual. But alas, latte art was a bit messy. Still a good coffee, with a slightly sweet taste, so I think they probably use barista almond milk which is presweetened. Cute for ig photos! read more

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Really not inviting. In fact rather cold. Staff does their job but are disinterested and detached with the customer. Coffee was ok. But, be aware, there are no bathroom facilities available for customers. I guess that's a subtle hint not to relax with friends over a cup of coffee for very long. Wouldn't stop there again. Much better choices in Somerville. read more

Excellent coffee and tea, extensive and delicious vegan pastry options, and nice ambiance. The baristas have been quick and friendly every time I've gone. It doesn't necessarily look like a kid-friendly place but but they have been cool with my 8-year-old, who especially recommends the peanut butter cookie. read more

Clean and lively atmosphere. Nice place to grab a cup of coffee. Cappuccino was very good but small portion for $4. The best part is that they serve vegan and gluten free pastries that actually taste good! The sweet potato doughnut was very moist and flavorful. The cinnamon coffee cake was good and the blueberry muffin was amazing. read more

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Fun coffee shop to meet up with a friend. Every time I've been there it's loud and busy. Probably not the best place to get work done, but fun for a coffee date! read more

One of my favorite things to do is discover and checkout new coffee shops. I believe this location opened only a few weeks ago and I couldn't wait to try their coffee. Walking in, you get an awesome vibe. The furniture is very wooden-y and they have edison light bulbs. This is the perfect place to read a book or bring your laptop to study/do work (which i will definitely be doing in the near future). They are situationed on a corner of Main Street and have large windows so it's also a great place to people watch while catching up with a friend or for taking pictures! Love that natural light. I really like their menu, they have a wide variety of caffeinated beverages: cold brew, coffee, tea, kombucha and cold brew specialties (cold brew cocktails, which I haven't really seen before!). Today I got the Peachy Keen which was blueberries, peach and cold brew. I have to say I'm undecided on whether I would get this again. It was definitely interesting but I've just never had fruit infused in my cold brew but I drank all of it and it was refreshing. I got a few sips of my friend's cappuccino which was delicious, no bitterness and just a nice deep flavor. Next time I come I want to try their Nitro Cold Brew or their Ceremonial Matcha. They also sell their cold brew concentrate at the counter if you want to enjoy it at home. I noticed they had a location for live music which i love! I will be back to try more drinks and hopefully enjoy some acoustic guitar. read more

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It doesn't get better than Ambee Coffee. I fly all the way from Florida just to experience this Somerville treat. Worth the visit! read more

Ambee Coffee - Mint Cold Brew The best coffee shop in Somerville! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

OMG! This lives up to its hype. Perfect reading for the perfect cup of coffee (see image)! My friends know I'm a coffee lover and love to try new coffees and visit cafes around the world. And, while on a little road trip, it was recommended that I try this spot. I was not disappointed. May be one of the best cups I've had...we'll see! I ordered their NOVA dark roast, from Columbia--Drip. It was fantastic, heaven in my mouth. Also had a taste of their delicious protein waffles. No complaints, friendly staff, great ambiance, sleek design, and typical new age cafe with a stage for performances. How can you go wrong here?! I bought a bag of beans to go, and grabbed a cold brew for the wifey, but they will certainly see me again here on my next trip. read more

Ambee Coffee - Cup of coffee and a book titled "God in a cup"! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

I'm calling it right now, Somerville is the next best thing in Central Jersey (yes, it does it exists!) I had the pleasure of visiting Cheech's on its first day, to a packed yet smoothly operated crowd of caffeine-craved locals. Lately, I've been judging coffee spots for their chai and matcha. Both of which, Cheech's does extraordinarily well. (Side note: there's a vintage video game store right next door. An absolute must!) read more

He craved it, we saw it, we entered - no line - we ordered. He had it in his hand within 3 minutes. Place is monochromatic and steam-punky. Plenty of seating, and even a stage in the window (I so wished there was live music...). The coffee was a bit bitter, he said. He had espresso. There were some interesting treats available, and an extended beverage menu on the wall. We didn't stay to have any of that. The espresso was it. read more

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The coffee is great, the customer service is dismal. I've been a customer since they opened and even before at farmers markets, very disappointed by today's experience. The staff person was standing outside the front door smoking with a friend. I tried to use the restroom after purchasing food and drinks and he said it was closed because of Covid, forgivable, but please provide extra signage before customers order. This place is open, but simply open, not providing proactive customer service. There are better places in town providing better services. read more

It is all about service, ambience, unique character and passion. You know you are getting a unique experience. This is NOT your Starbucks. You come here for unique experience. I am a chai snob - the chai was not up to snuff for me. Barista replaced for a gentle drip coffee and it was just right for me - mellow and flavorful and not too strong. Come here for an experience ... read more

I am so thoroughly impressed with this coffee house The staff is smart, the design is like a modern antique feel. Of course there are Edison bulbs, because it's 2018. The coffee is more than just coffee. How about a pour over? French press? Kombucha on tap anyone? Forget your double espresso, get a quadruple! Starbucks is lame af compared to this! read more

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I am very glad they had outdoor seating during the time of COVID. Indoors and outdoors was super cute. I got a crumb cake, which they warmed up, and it was SO delicious. I was disappointed with my Chai, but I do like very sweet Chai. If you like a sweet Chai do not get this one. There coffee with flavoring is better if you like sweet. read more

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Delicious coffee, and friendly staff. The ambiance is quiet and relaxing which is perfect for a date night or studying. I have purchased Cheech's Own bottled cold brew to serve at home and I cant recommend it enough for quick on the go cold brew at anytime. I live a little too far away from Somerville to make it to Cheech's everyday, but when I'm in the area I make it a point to stop by. read more

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I remember this place being still under construction for more than a year after there supposed " grand opening " . Now that they are in there soft opening I can do a review proper Staff are friendly and approachable . Facility looks very clean and has an aura of a Williamsburg coffee shop . Prices seems to be reasonable for what they are offering . I ordered a cold brew and it is one of the best cold brews I had ever had .very sweet ( without anything added ) and has a very unique note ( nut /milk chocolate ). If you are ever in the area please try it out . This place is a great installment to somerville read more

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Didn't know about this place until I happened to walk by. Really glad I stopped in. Ordered a latte which flavorful and served hot. I usually add sugar but this tasted so good I didn't add any. When the quality of the coffee is good you don't need extra stuff. Nice looking trendy place with people working on their laptops. I loved the casual modern vibe. read more

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1st visit here. Very good coffee selections and also juices. I could say the coffee is really smooth. We ordered a latte, pour over & banana bread. Each has it's own taste. I liked latte than pour over. By evening this place is a BYOB and probably small bands play perfect spot for a date . S They could customize the coffee as your choice . Would love to come by In the evening to get a taste of bar experience read more

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We come here quite frequently. My favorite is their tuxedo latte with almond milk. Their baked goods warmed up are very tasty. The service is always friendly and warm. The place I feel has decent seating, either at the high tops in the middle or at one of their tables by the windows. They are the best. read more

Good cold brew. Maybe too many CBD products. Need more choices for kids w/o CBD. Had to look elsewhere for my kid.

Rude employees I come here all the time and they wouldn't let me use their bathroom before they closed in 2 minutes after I got my order .. not friendly at all when I give them 25% tip every time I come read more

Love this little coffee shop. It's neat, sleek and pretty on the eyes. But I have to be honest it's a bit intimidating to a person who isn't a coffee lover. But I was honest at the counter and this is what was recommended to me Harvest Spice Latte and it became a habit ever since. They have beautiful pastries and the taste too match. Barista/ server was super helpful, kind and personable. I really appreciate the time she took even when having to manage more than one job. A perfect place to sit down and people watch and enjoy a coffee. Quiet enough to sit and get some work or school work done. Definitely have my patronage when I want to splurge on a coffee. read more

This is a great example of American entrepreneurship. Cheech started selling his cold brew at farmers' markets in the area, and had big plans to open a storefront in Somerville. It took a while, but he finally opened and what a great place. The coffees are great, the coffee mocktails are terrific, excellent baked goods including a lot of gluten-free options, and the staff couldn't be friendlier. The place is hopping every night, and it doesn't hurt that Somerville is becoming more and more trendy places as like Cheech's open. read more

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I love coffee especially on a good jet lag! This place has it all-excellent coffee, great service, and options for a growler. Win!

Their coffee/tea and baked goods are fine. Probably the best spot for it on this street but I have two problems with this place. First of all, the customer service. 99.9% of the time the people working here are not nice, I would even say rude? One or two times, I understand. People have off days and working a service job like this with customers who are jerks isn't always easy. But being rude to customers who are always nice and always leave a tip? I don't get it. The other issue is the wait time. I am always waiting several minutes for a drink, sometimes it's busy but even when it's basically empty in there. DO NOT go to this place if you're in a rush for your morning coffee before work. However if these things don't matter to you-go for it. I would still return but not if I'm in a time crunch. read more

Cheech's own is a cute little coffee shop nestled on the Main Street of Somerville. They have some wonderful pastries that are oversized so definitely be prepared to share. I typically get an almond milk cappuccino which is perfectly proportioned with foam, milk and espresso. Some places don't know how to make a good cappuccino but this place does it right. I've also had some of their speciality brewed coffees from their own beans that have been delightful. The staff is always pleasant and friendly. I did go there on a Sunday afternoon and the line was long and there was only one person working which was unfortunate. The place is small and quaint and if you are able to sit, it's good for conversations with a friend or catching up with your favorite book. The place is clean and they have complimentary water. Love a good coffee shop read more

I went in looking for an alternative to Starbucks in Somerville and they really disappointed me. I asked for a quad iced with coconut milk and a little bit of vanilla flavor in my reusable cup. She gave it back to me and there was ice on the top with the shots on the bottom. It looked like there wasn't any milk so i asked her where it was and she said she put it in. I took a sip and it was straight up espresso with overpowering sweetener. The flavor isn't good and there was no milk so it was like a thick overpowering espresso which i was trying to cut with the milk. I'm disappointed :( read more

Ambee Coffee - This is all i got... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

3.5 stars. Spacious, well-lit third wave coffee in the heart of Somerset. Coffee is decent. They roast their own beans, which tend to be South American Arabica that tends towards the darker side. I'm missing a little more complexity for the price point, but it does the trick. Space is ideal for working with WiFi, windows galore looking out on the street, and adequate climate control. Street parking is metered, and there are nearby lots that charge $0.50/hr until 7pm. read more

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Such an amazing spot. I could spend hours here. Incredible coffee EVERY time. The ambiance is great, staff is friendly and polite and even the baked goods are delicious. Definitely stop in here for an awesome pick me up! read more

I've been here before when it used to be named Cheech's Own, and the quality of the place was so nice back then. But then I visited Lucid Coffee this past weekend... and it was a huge disappointment. My friends and I ordered hot chocolates, and all of our drinks were watered down. You know how much powder is in a Swiss Miss packet of hot cocoa powder? Take an eighth of that powder, and that's how strong the taste was in our hot chocolates. Usually I'd chalk the quality up to being a random dud, but all of our drinks ended up tasting bland. At least they're consistent with that. Not only that, but the barista working ended up being rude. My boyfriend asked if a certain pastry was available since it was on the menu but he didn't see it in the display case: Barista: Do you see it in the case? BF: No Barista: Then we don't have it. I want to be understanding since the barista was working alone that day, but he didn't have to passively aggressively put his negative mood onto the rest of us. The bad mood coupled with the poor quality drinks put a bad taste in our mouth. Would rather go get a drink from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts (which is only a few steps down Main Street from Lucid, so just go there instead for more reliable service.) read more

We have stopped by this place on our drive through a nice morning and their coffee had made our day better , very smooth pour over coffee and a nice moist banana bread to start for the day ! The people who work here are friendly and it has bar/coffee shop interiors as by evening this place is BYOB and has a nook for band to play ! I see lot of people picking cold brew , I might comeback again for it read more

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Awesome service, coffee, and yummy baked treats (vegan too!!) Very nice ambiance...such a nice alternative too the corporate Bucks were used too. Glad we have this in downtown Somerville!! read more

Ambee Coffee - Cappuccino, vegan brownie and a PB cookie...heaven. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

As a Somerville local, I've been waiting for this place to open up for months now. Cheech's Own is perfectly lit and spacious. If you're looking for a place to study or work from, this place is great, but definitely on the louder side. Although the coffee is great, I would suggest skipping the food. I tried the bagel, which was the perfect size (small), but it tasted grainy... I couldn't quite place the taste. It was something between an english muffin and a bagel. The staff was very friendly, they even offered me a free refill on my coffee for a slight inconvenience of moving tables. read more

Really cute coffee shop. They offer gluten free and dairy free baked goods which is a cool find. The coffee drinks are great and the vibe of the atmosphere is really cool. I tried steamed oat milk in my coffee for the first time and loved it. read more

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Finally got to come in and try the long antisipated Cheech's own coffee shop. It was definitely worth the wait! Not only is the interior super cute with a cool and chill vibe, the workers are all super knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to picking out what will fancy your taste buds. Personally I can't have a whole cup of coffee and milk and cream just doesn't agree with me, but this gem spot offers specialty drinks with juices and coffee! The perfect find for me that still allows me to cater to my coffee craving! The peachy keen was refreshing with a great taste of Cheech's own coffee. They also offer baked goods that are grain free and and gluten free that are simply delicious. The oatmeal cookie was top notch and I don't even like oatmeal cookies so long story short, this place is Somerville's latest gem! Check it out! read more

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I have been coming here almost every Sunday for about two months. I have had a few different types of treats and I must say they are wonderful. Vegan treats are amazing and I am not a vegan. The server, Frances is one of a kind. She is always smiling and friendly. Frances is the example of who should be on your front line! SB take some notes!! Somerville is amazing and cheech's Own makes it better!! read more

Came here to meet a client for their engagement photos. Cheechs Own is clean, stylish, modern and Angelica and Sean were very helpful with letting us use the spot for some photos. Love you guys and thanks for making my clients engagement a huge success!!! read more

Desperately needed caffeine during a busy travel weekend and were delighted to find Lucid Coffee in Somerville, NJ. The rainbow flag cinched it for us so we went in and ordered a latte, a matcha, a mocha, an espresso, & a hot chocolate. Great, fresh vibe. Lots of organic and vegan options. Good drinks. read more

Great atmosphere, decoration, and coffee options. I'm excited to see such a trendy place come to Somerville division street. They have long hours, creating a nice place to meet people in evenings. However the only baked goods they have are gluten free and even then it's a pretty limited variety. Would love to see more food options, but overall loved it and would recommend it to everyone. read more

We loved the service, products, and vibes here. Staff ran out of nitro cold brew but offered to put a shot of espresso in regular cold brew for no extra charge. I loved my cortado as well. Don't leave without getting the strawberry crunch donut!!!! read more