Black River Roasters is one of my long-time favorites. Their seasonal drinks are always so good. I especially love the iced maple latte. There's plenty of indoor seating, and the outdoor seating area is spacious and really elevates the whole atmosphere in the warm weather. The baristas are consistently kind, quick, and talented, and the drinks come out perfect every single time. I'm a huge local coffee shop fan, and not every shop nails consistency, but Black River Roasters has gotten it right without fail since the day they opened. I've been coming here since they first opened their doors, and their coffee is still tough to beat. Truly some of the best coffee I've ever had! read more

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Passing through Whitehouse Station and in search of coffee brought me to Black River Roasters, and it definitely was a pleasant surprise! First impressions: wow, this place is huge for a coffee shop. Black River roasts their own coffee beans in house, which is always nice and means you're getting some high quality caffeine. Seasonal flavors included pumpkin, bourbon maple, and apple cinnamon -- so you already know you're getting quality, since these aren't flavors you can get just anywhere. I loved the signage depicting staff favorite drink mixes as it adds a fun touch to the menu! Coffee was great, my only complaint is that with syrups the drink can get way too sweet (especially since I typically drink unsweetened coffee.) Make sure to ask for less syrup and you'll be good to go! Can't wait to return! read more

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Truly impressed! They do their own roasting in house so that's a plus. The barista made my PSL perfectly! I asked for it to be less sweet and decaf and it tasted GREAT! I wish all places could make PSL this good! I got a Morning Glory muffin which I've never heard of but she told me it gave carrot cake vibes and she couldn't be more spot on! It was exactly that but with sultanas. I'm not a fan of those so I dug them out. It was still good nonetheless. There was a lot of counter seating on the first floor, the lounge on the upper floor, and cute decorations all over! read more

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I visit BRR about once a week and it's always a pleasant experience. Upon entering, there's a chalkboard of drinks to choose from if you're like me and have anxiety trying to figure out what the heck to order at a shop. With fun names like Cookie Monster, Veruca Salt, etc. there's plenty to choose from, and they can all be customized. Their coffee base is excellent, and I've never had a drink I didn't like. There's also a lounge area on the second level with seating options if you feel like enjoying your drink at the shop. Even when it's busy, the service is usually quite speedy, so BRR is also a great pick for to-go options. read more

Black River Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

I really want to love this place, however it really disappoints more than I can except. Coffee, hot chocolate is always lukewarm I have asked many times for extra hot and still barely over lukewarm. Service is mostly young entitled employees who don't care if you're there or not. Too bad like I said I want to love it!!! read more

I have a lot of worries these days and have found that doing simple things like making coffee and listening to lo-fi helps me settle down in the morning. I have a great Stanley pourover set I got for my camping trips that I also like to use at home. The patience of boiling water and then doing the pour over a few times is the calmest 15-20 minutes of my day. Lately I've really enjoyed grinding my own beans so when I ran out of some I had gotten on a recent trip, I went in search of the best beans in NJ. Black River came up near my area and I was really psyched by their online selection. I ended up getting a bag from Papua New Guinea that has toffee, nut, and cherry notes. I've decided I like it best with some ground cardamom as well. Just shy of $20 for the bag. Money well spent as far as I'm concerned. I wasn't in the shop long but felt comfortable perusing the variety. Some of their made-to-order drinks looked really good. Maybe next time! read more

Black River Roasters - Super smooth, extra light and sweet - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

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Great coffee, friendly service. Cute spot to curl up with a book or laptop if you're looking for a coffee shop.

Fresh whole coffee beans and a wide variety to choose from. Nice small store vibe. Excellent job roasting coffee beans.

Best coffee in three states over here! There's something magically sweet about their coffee....without being too sweet. Insider Info: They don't take orders by phone so if you were thinking of saving some time, you better get yourself there early enough to do that on your own buddy. #highbar read more

Black River Roasters - Rural but ridiculously yummy! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Great local coffee place with no frills with selection of crafts drinks and teas. It's right on Rt 22 with private parking lot. They have an area upstairs to sit, relax and enjoy your coffee. Coffee is a bit light for my liking but it still worth it. read more

Black River Roasters - Cold Brew & Iced Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Stopped by for coffee and snack. Service person was upon me and way too rushed to even scope my options. . So, opted for a dark roast coffee and a pre-packaged banana muffin. I like my coffee really hot, it was scaldingly hot...took a few minutes to get to just really hot. Coffee taste was meh and muffin was just ok. This was my second attempt and likely there will not be a third. read more

On my last visit here I got a tumeric latte and very tasty biscotte. Both were delicious and the perfect mid day treat I needed after way too much coffee that morning. I also got an herbal tea after while I was just getting some work done and needed to stay warm. The place is new to the Whitehouse scene and very welcomed. They are great for grabbing on the go, but they also have a very cozy lounge that is perfect for getting work done (strong wifi) or sitting and relaxing on your own or with a friend. The baristas working were very kind and if you're sitting and enjoying there, they'll bring your order right to ya. Happy to have found this spot and excited to try more of their menu! read more

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Service was really cold. Didn't greet me they just stared at me. Coffee was just okay. There are better coffee places in the area. This is my second time and same experience both times. Service was just cold. read more

I have been wanting to come here for quite a bit after seeing someone I follow post about them on Instagram. The inside is really nice and they have this lounge area to sit down. I felt that the coffee was underwhelming however. I got a large latte with oat milk which tasted good however the small latte with almond milk did not taste like a latte. It was super foamy and the espresso was weak. We bought a bag of beans and that was good. Nothing to complain and recommended. read more

Black River Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

omg this coffee is crazy affordable and LEGIT. The people that work here are such good vibes. There is a lounge as well if you wanted to get work done. I need to add that the music on this particular day was sooooo perfect and what I would play in my coffee shop on a rainy day (men I trust :) beach house, cigarettes after sex) I don't have much else to say because the coffee is really good and not overpriced so that says it all. Enjoy! read more

Black River Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

The coffee is great and it's decently priced. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and it's a nice place to hang out with friends the family. The upstairs lounge is nice to check out if you want to stay for a while. The staff is very friendly and the service was quick. I would definitely recommend. read more

Was unfortunately very underwhelmed by this place. Got one of the Halloween specialty lattes (I don't remember what it was called but I think it had maple in it?) and it looked promising but it just tasted like straight up milk. Was left pretty unsatisfied. It may have just been a one time bad espresso pull since this place has such good reviews, but I probably wouldn't try again. read more

Black River Roasters - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Consistent and always dependable coffee and customer care. Long time local roaster. Always a treat and pleasure to patronize the local folk.

Great coffee, certified delicious local spot. The shop itself is super cool and the coffee is consistently great.

If you want to find the best coffee spot in town look no further. This is such a cute place. They have little outdoor seating and then inside there is a cozy space for work and for catching up with friends. When you walk in it just smells amazing. The staff is so sweet and kind and make your experience wonderful. The drinks are heavenly! I gave gotten an iced chai, a hot chai and a matcha latte and each one has been so wonderful. They are so good. They don't overdo it with the sugar or anything either. It is a great way to kick start your day and support this local business read more

Let me start off by saying I have been coming as a regular since they opened their doors. They were fantastic! I was coming every day (weekdays) and even sometimes on weekends. They took the time to make me a unique tasty drink every-day and I always appreciated that. Around 2021 though a lot of their friendly staff and managers started leaving and the dynamic changed. The quality was not the same since then, drinks, service, customer service, atmosphere, etc. customer service barely says hello now. it's a shame, I loved this place, but I have stopped going because it's just not worth the money anymore. read more

Love this place! It's right on the highway and there's plenty of parking in the private parking lot. The inside has an industrial yet rustic look. There's a more comfortable seating area upstairs. The staff helped me decide what might be a good option to try without any creamer in it. They steered me to the nitro cold brew which is something I've never had before. It was delicious. The nitrogen gave the coffee a thick, almost syrupy consistency to the coffee. Didn't miss the creamer at all. My 10 year old had the Chai Tea Latte. It was the perfect level of sweetness but a little too light. They have some other interesting add-ins, such as lavender & honey, and a variety of alternative creamer options. I'll definitely make this a regular stop when I'm in the area. read more

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Passed by this place on the way back from a hiking trip. We were hungry so we ordered a drink each and a scone. I had the mango ice tea, which was very refreshing. The butter pecan scone was so good. It had crunchy edges and fluffy inside with week balanced sugar. The pecan was a little soft, which was hoping to be crunchy. Unfortunately, we weren't able to eat indoor. There were plenty of spots outside for us to enjoy the food and drinks. read more

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Wish I found this place much sooner. Finally tried it out and now it is a regular spot. Coffee is great and the upstairs lounge is so relaxing. The staff is the best! If you time it right, Rocket (the owner's dog) will be going around looking for attention and crumbs. Love this place, is there an option for 6 stars? read more

I have been driving past Black River for a very long time. Keep saying to myself, skip Dunkin and stop in. How are small businesses to survive when people like me drive past and go to Dunkin and various convenience stores for their java fix? I finally stopped in the other day. An excellent cup of coffee. A "large" was really medium and fifty cents more than what I pay for a medium up the road. But, like I said, it was excellent and worth the price. See you next time. read more

Black River Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Pretty good coffee for the local area. They options/specials are very nice. Black River roasters have become my wife's go to since her favorite spot in Flemington closed. Nice spot as on certain Thursdays they have the lobster truck so you can grab a great cup of coffee and some lobstah'. Parking lot can get crowded when they are busy, especially on lobster truck days, is probably the only complaint. read more

I like this place a lot. If I lived closer I'd be there a lot more frequently. Great coffee no attitude or pretense

Great coffee and friendly/knowledgeable staff. I only have time to visit on the weekends.

First time visit... excellent. The coffee roasting and preparation process was explained to me. I bought a cup of drip coffee for my mid morning coffee break. Also purchased a recycled coffee bean bag ($30 lined very nice crafter) for groceries and stuff. read more

Black River Roasters - Parking lot view of store. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Outstanding coffee! I am a coffee snob and this place met met my standard! I ordered a mocha! They make some of their own syrups and the mocha syrup is one of them. It was wonderful! And the coffee was excellent! The atmosphere was also nice! The employees were friendly and cheerful! I only wish it was closer to where I live so I could go there more often! read more

Black River Roasters - Amazing coffee and nice atmosphere! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

I've been seeing Black river roasters online as one of the best jersey coffee roasters so one day I decided to make the trek up there. I ordered an almond milk latte and a gluten free vegan berry scone. So I'm a basic b and I only order lattes when I see on yelp or ig that the cafe does latte art. I just like the visual experience. But even though online they have it, I didn't get one in my cup. The latte itself was smooth and I think that might have been the best vegan gluten free scone yet. I didn't even notice it was vegan. I also bought a bag of coffee beans, though I wish there were 8 oz bags because a pound is a little much for me. read more

Black River Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Most amazing coffee I've had in a very long time! Service was as expected in a cute shop that roasts on premises.

Great coffee, but went in to study and do school work in the lounge area (which was super cute) but had to leave. The female worker in the 'beans area' (she was wearing a woven dress) was screaming gossiping across the room to the coworker. Even with noise canceling headphones on, it was too loud. Extremely rude, and not relaxing at all with her screaming and cackling. Me and 2 other guests were talking about it complaining. Complained to the front barista (male) as I walked out and all the worker had to say was "i'm sorry". Will not go back, and DO NOT recommend going there for sitting or doing any school work. read more

A very pleasant stop if you're in the area - it's mainly a roastery but they have a full menu for purchasing drinks as well. Their espresso is perfect - not too strong but quite flavorful. An iced latte was the perfect choice with a dash of honey if you like it a little sweeter. The staff was extremely friendly and kind, and special shout out to Skylar who was extremely patient! I will definitely be going again the next chance I get. read more

Good coffee... bad service. I've been meaning to try this for a while. Finally got there on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Ended up with 2 black coffees... asked for hazelnut (didn't have) almond milk (I didn't get) and a soy latte (again didn't have). Not necessarily looking for a small place to have everything but it was pricey and the service was verging on rude. Great coffee but not sure I'll be back for that service .. read more

It's great to have a local coffee roaster so close to home. We recently moved to Whitehouse Station and started coming here a few months ago. I stop in about once a week for a couple fresh brewed coffees and recently purchased a pound for home. The coffees here are top notch. You can order online or in store. They have all the sorts of specialty drinks of the national chains, including pour overs, but the coffee here is of superior quality and taste. And I like that I support my local small business community. The coffee selection changes periodically but there are coffees for every taste preference. read more

Coffee place with a good selection of crafty and seasonal teas and coffees. We got Pumpkin mocha latte wiht cinnamon and Buterfly Pea tea with matcha oat foam which was something very unique and unexpected blend of flavors that included lemongrass. The place had a very relaxing and cute ambiance. read more

Just coffee nothing special, cheaper than Starbucks, which I'm not a fan of because they're overpriced

I've been a regular of Black River Roasters since they opened! They are super accommodating to my ever changing coffee needs, always have a super friendly staff, and their coffee is by far the best tasting coffee in the area. In the spring and summer they also host events like car shows & open mics as well as have food trucks in the parking lot. BRR feels like home! read more

Get: Latte, Espressos...every cup of coffee I've had here is wonderful and get a scone while you're at it. I love Black River Roasters. You can tell that the baristas here really know their stuff and I have yet to have a bad or mediocre cup of coffee, everything has been stellar! Everyone here is also super friendly. I took a palate development class here that was two hours. I thought that that class would have been wayyy too long but when I was actually in the workshop, the time flew by. I learned so much and the instructors made it really fun! They were coffee geeks which I loved and they totally owned it. I can't wait to come back to take another coffee class or tasting. The 5 star review is really because I love coming here to study. I walk in, get a latte and a scone and then head to the upstairs seating area. The upstairs feels like home. The sunlight comes through the window. I am able to get an awesome insta shot with the natural light of the latte on the wooden tables and then I get to work. I travel a lot for work and love exploring new cafes in different cities. There are a lot of times that I wish a café was relocated to my city so that I could come everyday. I'm happy to have found Black River Roasters because they have everything that I usually look for in a café and they are only 20 minutes from my house! Great coffee, knowledgeable and friendly staff, great hipster/homey ambiance. I will definitely be back soon! read more