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    Cafe Bru

    4.8 (61 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Coffee cake
    Christina C.

    Back again and the owners are SO friendly and so nice. Unfortunately the day we went they had workers call out and had a closed sign but the owner made our coffee for us since we showed up. If that's not deserving of 5 stars, I don't know what is. Thank you for the great cup of coffee!Only wish the syrup was made in house. It is very sweet so make sure you let the ice melt.

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    Neal B.

    I typically don't give 5 star coffee reviews unless the place has a pour over. Though there's a ton of coffee shops near me in IL, here in south jersey this is one of the only local coffee shops I've seen so I'm going to be more lenient. No pourover, but they did have drip. They had all options of lattes and such. I had the Havana cappuccino. I really enjoyed it. I used 2% milk, and man was it good. I highly recommend this. I think anytime I come back to south Jersey, I'll be getting one of these. My wife isn't a huge fan of the taste of coffee, but she liked her white chocolate mocha. I love the service too, the man who helped us is knowledgeable and was so happy to help us. Really felt the home vibe he

    Bacon, egg, and cheese

    I just moved to south Jersey, and I wanted to try a lot of local places. I am so happy that I came here. The moment I walked in automatically greeted. I ordered my coffee. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel and it is probably the best sandwich ever. The coffee has great flavor. The store is so adorable. Cannot wait to go back.

    Breakfast sandwich
    angela g.

    Food: I tried their breakfast sandwiches and it was great! Anything on a croissant, can't beat it! Aside from breakfast sandwiches, they offer specialty coffees and teas! Parking: drive too fast and you'll miss this little store front. A small parking lot is available for customers. Cafe Bru is a neighbor to a large shopping area. Park in the front or next door, there's plenty of parking. Staff: I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was too kind! They're very accommodating as well!

    Pastries

    Outstanding service, cute comfortable atmosphere, DELICIOUS pastries and coffee/espresso. They didn't have everything they usually do due to being sold out and I still bought $50 worth of pastries and cakes and it was worth every penny. I travel to many major cities looking for all the best coffee/bakery spots and this is top 5 if not number 1. I cannot wait to come back here just to visit this impeccable coffee shop/bakery. It is a must stop.

    Cherry Cheese and Hazelnut Pastry
    Emily D.

    Absolutely loved everything we ordered. Pastries were some of the best we've had. And the latte was perfectly made! Service was quick and friendly. We were provided with great advice on which to get! Cute little place, Will definitely be returning!

    Mia J.

    This cafe is so cute! They have a great selection of baked goods and desserts. The coffee and drinks are ready good too and they have dairy free options available as well. Their croissants are absolutely incredible and so flaky and you can ask for them warmed up! Highly recommend stopping by here. The staff and owners were friendly and made everyone feel welcome :)

    Tabatha R.

    Definitely wouldn't recommend yet. Brand new business to the area and boy they are not prepared. This would have been a 1 star, but the coffee was okay. Not great. When pulling up, we noticed nice clean building. Fake grass outside and kept well. Inside had a few tables and some high top window seats. Clean!!! Kinda weird that it didn't smell like coffee at all???? Didn't smell. I have a strong nose, and smelled nothing. I don't know, maybe it's me, but when I come into a coffee shop, part of my experience is smelling the coffee? Ordered a 24oz iced caramel latte with oat milk. Dairy products are all just sitting on the counter for who knows how long? The "menu" is on the wall in wood color cutouts. Very hard to read. You can see it behind the display case. Non of the food is labeled. So, with the line almost out the door and only one person taking orders and making your coffee, I wasn't going to ask what everything was. I ordered a corn muffin since it was easily and I know I'm okay with my food allergies. Coffee was "prepared ". You have to add in your own sweeteners off to the side. The coffee didn't even fill the cup with ice! It was not 24oz. It tastes okay. Weak. Doesn't have coffee flavor. The other worker would grab the food and bag it. Would just leave it on the counter. Wasn't even interacting with the guests at all. After looking at the website, I see it was the owner. So very upsetting that one half owner was drowning and the other was just letting it happen. On their website they claim to be eco friendly. But offer plastic straws and utensils? Some may say that's not eco friendly. The bag my muffin came in is a wax bag however. Napkins were the brown recycled material. The coffee stirs were wood (not long enough for the 24 oz coffee ). So if being "eco" means something to you, keep this in mind when going. I will wait a few weeks and go back. I would love to see how well they adjust to area and as business owners. Maybe get some more help or become a little more efficient. Would also like to see the dairy products kept cold, food be labeled for people with allergies. But for now, my 2 stars is being nice. They are open 7 days right now. Mom - Sat 6am - 6pm and Sunday 8am - 3pm

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    Carley C.

    Great little coffee shop in the area! We ordered an iced vanilla latte and chai latte, along with a few croissants and other pastries. Everything was delicious! The inside is adorable and it's a great little spot to study!

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    The people here were nice, but the coffee was terrible and the croissant tasted like it was from a gas station. Sad

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    Nice chill atmosphere, very friendly service and yummy things on the menu. What's not to like?

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    8 months ago

    Great coffee! Not too strong but bold flavor. Just found nd this place driving by! Has sit down area convenient for sitting with computer!

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    9 months ago

    Visiting from NJ and have Cafe Bru a try. The staff were so kind! We all loved our drinks and pastries

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    Fantastic service and fantastic chai! The man behind the counter was helpful and the vibes are great.

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    3 years ago

    Coffee absolutely delicious..... service was top of the line. So friendly! Croissant was DELISH! Flaky and soft. Definitely recommend

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    4 years ago

    Perfect little coffee shop! Loved my latte and fresh lemonade with mint and lavender. We will be back!

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    Great coffee, great owners who care about good coffee and homemade parties! Best in town!

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