I love love love this coffee shop. I just moved to this side of town this summer and was originally bummed in the way that coffee shop loyalists are when they move away from their favorite spot. Not. Bummed. Now. The staff are super friendly, they definitely know and greet their regulars in the mornings even when it's busy. There is a nice selection of coffees (which once I'm not pregnant I'll be trying them all!) but I usually get a small cold brew. The pastries and sandwiches are tasty with particular shout out to the avocado toast and the peanut butter banana toast (forget the name). It's also super family friendly with plenty of space-read you can get your stroller in here or leave it in the little patio area-and a kids reading area. I also like the local happenings notice board. Fun gluten free options as well and local baked goods if that's your thing. So that's that. This place is great. Give them your money and tell your friends. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Avocado Toast with Feta and Small Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Was searching for a place that did breakfast sandwiches like McDonald's after failing to order from there in time. Didn't expect to find anything and then came across this place. I saw the drunken stupor on the menu and thought wow! Tried that and the sausage egg and cheese on English muffin. Gotta say I didn't have high expectations to mimic McDonald's but I was wrong. They were so delicious. Can't believe I just found this place. Will definitely be a new go-to. Their latte was pretty solid also. read more

The hot coffee was Luke warm and waaaay too sweet. I drove to buy a coffee from McDonald's to replace this awful taste in my mouth! Their avocado toast was burnt and drained in lemon juice. Terrible! Terrible! Do not go there! read more

Black Rail Coffee - Their coffee. Mocha . - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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omg best chocolate almond croissant EVER! Heaven. Worth every calories. Lol Also had wasa beef and cold brew. Loved both of them! Way to go. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Chocolate almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Black Rail coffee is Hoboken's hidden gem for breakfast or lunch! I work across the street and eat at Black rail 3-4 times a week. They have an extensive menu and the food is incredible. Weather you are looking for a healthy salad or a simple snack the Black Rail coffee has it all! First time recommendation - Maui Wowi, Healthiest Salad, or The Big Tuna with a large Chai Tea! Jim and his staff are extremely personable and the space itself is very cute. -Bob read more

Good coffee and chill atmosphere right off the light rail. Nice for quiet studying or hanging out. Food was good and reasonably priced with many healthy options. Friendly staff, clean, open kitchen. read more

Awesome little local breakfast and coffee shop. Whenever I need a quick breakfast and an awesome iced mocha coffee, I hit this spot. The biggie wrap is absolutely amazing, reminds me of a Crunchwrap supreme from Taco Bell, but better quality and for breakfast . This place is a must, favorite coffee spot in the area. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Coffee is soooo tasty! Really great source! Food is just right, and these baking mama cookies are sooooo yummy. I didn't expect such a nice texture and softness to them. The stuff taste great, and it's super convenient on my way to work. I can't wait to check out the rest of their offerings! read more

Have been loving the avo toast and lemonade. And then they surprise me with a note in my native language! little things that make difference:) read more

Black Rail Coffee - What a kind surprise! :) tesekkurler you guys! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Popped in after getting off the light rail (which is right nextdoor) , so glad I did. They have one of my favorite treats, Ube cookies, and they didn't disappoint. Great coffee too. Lovely service as well. I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more

My favorite cafè in Hoboken! Good for a quick grab and go breakfast sandwich before jumping on the light rail, which is next to the shop. Besides fantastic coffee, the food menu is an all-star, all the time. I've never eaten anything other than delicious, fresh ingredients. This is my boyfriends favorite spot to sit with his laptop to work for a few hours. The late day bargains on the pastries and baked goods are my favorite!! Wonderful family business that we're happy to support. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Avocado Toast with Iced Lattes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Black Rail Coffee makes me so happy! The ambiance is so fun, and the great variety of gluten free options are delicious! In fact, this is one of the only ways to get Whos Gluten Free items in this area! Service is also very nice and puts a smile on my face. I only wish they were open later so I could come more often after work. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Chaka Chaka (with gluten free milkbread) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great food and atmosphere. Service is exceptional and friendly. Looking forward to returning soon.

This place is awesome. Erica is by far my favorite person there, she remembers my drink always and greets me with a smile always! The location is super convenient, prices are so reasonable for the product you get! My only complaint is they aren't open on Sundays, so I am Forced to look elsewhere and suffer. Definitely check this place out before hopping on the light rail to work!! Or on a Saturday AM grab a coffee and outside reading the paper. read more

I got iced matchas and a cold brew. They all tasted great! I also got the Turkey and Jam sandwich and I really liked the combo. Perfect combination of sweet and savory--would definitely order it again! I like that they have a great selection of different sandwiches because not many coffee places do that. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Black Rail Coffee - Iced Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Wonderful staff, relaxed vibes, reasonable pricing, amazing coffee, stellar sandwich (that rosemary focaccia is as good as it looks!) They have COVID-friendly outdoor seating (4 or 5 tables), which is under the cover of the building's roof so it's also ideal for shade and protection against the rain. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Black Rail Coffee - "Where's the Meat?" Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great staff, amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches and love their rotating monthly signature sammy too! Inside has a unique coffee shop ambience that's a great space to work and sip from. I live nearby, but their food never goes out of style and I get a craving for their sammies at least once a week read more

My wife and I came here for coffee and a quick breakfast. I'll start out by saying the coffee is delicious! I had the s'mores latte, which was a special at the time. It had marshmallow and bits of Graham crackers in it. I wasn't a huge fan of my sandwich though. I ordered the Pretentious piggy- a ham sandwich with green apple, swiss, brie, and honey dijon. There was hardly any dijon on the sandwich, which I think really would've rounded out its flavor, and far too much brie with not enough swiss. My wife's sandwich, Turkey meets jam, was AWESOME. It is a turkey sandwich with fig jam and pickled onions on a baguette. I'll be coming back for this sandwich for sure and am looking forward to trying the others! read more

Black Rail Coffee - The Pretentious Piggy sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Y'all. Do you know how hard it is to find a sandwich with gluten free bread that doesn't fall apart after one bite? I'll tell you: very very hard. Black Rail has sandwiches on GLUTEN FREE BAGELS that (you guessed it) don't crumble under the weight of delicious roast beef, horseradish sauce, greens, and cheese. It was the perfect lunch, and I am thrilled to bits to find a place with such deliciousness. Do it. You will not regret. read more

This coffee shop has everything you need from food items, drinks, great taste in music and overall a friendly atmosphere to get work done or simply hang out. Jim (the owner) is very passionate about his shop and will do anything to satisfy his customers. Highly recommend checking out this spot! read more

Slow service. Don't stop here if you've got a train arriving in 20 minutes. Orders can take that long even if the place is not busy - they work on their delivery orders first. read more

$20 for a small coffee which I couldn't drink without spilling all over myself because the lid would let coffee through the sides, and a sandwhich with soggy bread and barely any Turkey. Not impressed and pretty disappointed. Hoboken has so many wonderful cafes, spend your money elsewhere read more

Stopped here while in the neighborhood based on the high reviews. Clean establishment with corner street location. Ordered a latte with whole milk and came out great. The cup was a standard no frills cup that was flimsy. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Cute coffee shop right near the 9th station light rail. Spacious with a lot of seating. They have chips, cookies, baked goods and food you can order from the menu. Variety drink menu. Need to buy something to get to bathroom. read more

Finally got a chance to go here for lunch today and I'm pleased I did! It's definitely off the beaten path for Hoboken locals but easily accessible for those who use the light rail. I had the lunch special which was a grilled chicken pressed on ciabatta with spinach, roasted red pep, mozz and a mango yogurt sauce. I was very impressed with how fresh and tasty it was! The vibe of the place is very laid back and very open. I have been to most cafes in town and this is probably one of the best places to bring a laptop and do work, hands down. It is quiet but has a cozy feel to it. I didn't get to try the coffee but I plan to come back. It's nice knowing there are good west side options so I don't always have to go to Washington St! Thank you for a great experience read more

Came here as wanted to get some breakfast food and coffee before heading over to Shoprite as try not to go shopping when hungry as end up buying lots of junk food. Place looks like your stereotypical Indy coffee shop with mix matched chairs, chalkboard menu and intelligentsia coffee. My iced mocha coffee was good though a small for 450 seems pricey and large is 650. Got the egg and sausage on an English muffin which they oddly pre make, wrap in foil and put in a warming tray like it was McDonald's or a gas station. Even if they were making it constantly a few minutes in one of those Cools down the meat and makes bun soggy. The avocado toasts looked better. Based on food alone gets a 1 star and almost gave place 2. Likely will not be Back here. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Seriously loving this place. I think I might have to make it my default latte spot. I passed by and decided I had to try it out. The place itself has this modern feel to it - open, bright, and spacious. There's plenty of seating available and from what I see, people aren't flocking to it--yet. Because of the hot weather, I went for the iced latte- (vanilla) with soy milk. Let me tell you - it doesn't water down after 5 minutes and the taste is just delicious. I had one of their pastries and it was worth cheating on my diet. After 3 PM - all the pastries are 50% off. I have yet to try their sandwiches but I will update when I do. They also have an area where you can leave suggestions on the service/coffee, which is neat. Shows they value the opinion of the customer! read more

Black Rail Coffee - Spacious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I've heard so many great things about this coffee place, and am so happy that it lives up to the hype! I'm very confident that this will become one of my new regular coffee spots: 1) Conveniently located on Jackson and 9th in Hoboken, right next to the light rail station. Easy place to run to if you commute via the light rail, or using the elevator to/from Hoboken/Jersey City. But despite its proximity to this major transit stop, I still found it to be pretty chill because it's on a quiet corner. (But to be fair, I haven't been there for morning rush hour lol) 2) I got an Americano and my boyfriend got a French vanilla latte. Mine was pretty good, but my boyfriend LOVED his order which says a lot because he's much more particular about his coffee than me. We also got a raspberry kouign and almond croissant (by chocopain), which was very exciting because they're one of my favorite bakeries. They also have sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and even a kids menu in addition to pastries. 3) I also appreciate their stock of healthier chip options, granola, etc. They even had bowls for you to sample the granolas they carry. I mean, who doesn't love a free sample? 4) The environment of the cafe is very nice. I like all the natural lighting, amount of seating indoors and outdoors, outlet availability, and decor. I wish the seats were a little more comfortable, but they weren't bad either. This combo of great coffee, favorite pastries, and easy access is right up my alley! Can't wait to head back again soon. read more

Black Rail Coffee - (Left) French vanilla latte and (right) Americano with an almond croissant and a raspberry kouign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Anyone complaining about prices clearly: A: Hasn't tasted the quality of their food and drink. B: Doesn't live in or around Hoboken... I mean seriously, this town (the entire NY METRO) is expensive. C: Needs to go to Dunkin' Donuts... Remember people, you get what you pay for. This local coffee shop is full of unique flair and special touches that only the discerning eye will catch, but all will appreciate. James (one of the two owners, they're a brother sister team) loves going to estate sales and finding unique pieces, including their huge mirror which has their lunch menu on it. Trust me, there is a reason this place is so highly rated. Ignore the couple detractors, they're just bitter over the prices, but I guarantee there is nothing bitter about their coffee. Great care and love goes into their food, drink and service. It's a place where everyone really does know your name. Go, and go often. Support local business, this one deserves it. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Ask for the Big Bradley. It's not on the menu, but it's damn good!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Very sad bacon, egg, and cheese, one slice of bacon, half a slice of cheese and one egg. You can't even see the ingredients in between the bread. Can hardly call this a sandwich. read more

Went here on a Saturday at 3pm. Great place, friendly staff and delicious food. They were kind to accomodate customizations and also offered recommendations. A solid 5-stars! read more

Black Rail Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We went in for their lunch food and were amazed. We got their sandwich of the month (strawberries, almonds, Brie, spinach, onions, honey) and they kindly replaced the turkey with avocado. It was outstanding. We also got their avocado toast (they serve breakfast all day!). It had avocado, red pepper flakes, lemon, and feta (an extra 50 cents). Also delicious. We ordered two black iced teas which were really strong and tasty. Free wifi (with a password) and nice outdoor seating right by the light rail. Would definitely recommend. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Delicious avocado toast with feta. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Right by the light rail station, serving good coffees and various toasts and sandwiches. Enjoyed avocado toast, taste quite good and enjoyed it, but as other reviewers commented, it's pricey despite the fact they use a paper plate and thin slices. read more

Black Rail Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Black Rail is a new and unique coffee shop located steps away from the 9th Street Light Rail Station. Fresh, quality coffee is always welcome in my neighborhood, as well as a comfortable space to relax and enjoy your purchases. The decor is modern in a 70s kind of way, and the furniture is spaced well, not cramped. Black Rail has the lattes and such that many coffee fans demand, as well as a modest selection of fresh pastries and made-to-order 'healthy' sandwiches. Although the sandwiches are a tad pricey, they now include chips so that's good. Other things to mention include a selection of cold drinks including ice-brewed coffee, some outdoor seating in the shade, and a suggestion box that I actually plan to use to be helpful. Most important, the business is run by really nice people that like to converse and make your experience a pleasant one. Check it out. read more

I work around the corner from this place and pass by it every day. Today I decided to stop in to this neat little coffee shop cuz it was a hot day, and it was right next to the light rail. I ordered a small cold-brew ice coffee, had a seat, and was pleasantly surprised. The ice coffee was fantastic, and there's a small "fixin's" bar off to side where you can add sugar & extra milk to your drinks. This place is really hipster, nice beats playing on the speakers, tons of outlets for you to plug in your devices and just chill for a while. I haven't tried the food, but they have a decent menu to choose from. I'll definitely come back to this place and eat, maybe even bring some friends. read more

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This is a pretty great little stop along my commute, I've been coming here pretty regularly since shortly after they opened and have been happy every time. Their pre-made breakfast sandwiches are cheap and a good morning snack, they seem like they don't sit around for very long before getting snatched up so I don't feel gross grabbing one out of a warming tray. Their made to order food is very good as well - tasty avocado toast and the peanut butter & banana sandwich is a fun addition to the menu as well. Coffee is solid, the Chai lattes have been a favorite of mine lately but the regular coffee won't do you wrong either. It's right at the 9th Street light rail station as well, so it's great to pop in and grab a quick sandwich and coffee while waiting for your train. read more

Really great local coffee shop with great house coffee (I drink it black) and lattes. Staff is simply the best - friendly, cheerful and I feel very lucky they were not a COVID casualty. A real treat for all of us in Hoboken and I always look forward to my daily drop-in. read more

I like this place but I was served cold/lukewarm cappuccino instead of a flat white I ordered. What makes it worse is that I took a break from work, walked in the rain and waited relatively longer than usual serving time to get this drink. :( :( I think you owe me a flat white! :| read more

This place is utterly pathetic. Continuously mess up orders and give attitude when confronted about it. Do not go here if you expect to get your order how you want it prepared, they do not care. read more

I came in for a pick up delivery and the gentlemen making the coffees is swamped with all these orders while the people in the front are just drinking their coffee and pacing back and fourth to the back room to eat and come back and just stare at the gentlemen who's making coffees. Maybe if they help him they can get these orders out quicker instead of just standing around. read more