Great spot for a Matcha on a Sunday. The staff is chill with an amazing memory and the drinks are…read moreconsistently on point. There is almost always music playing and I really appreciate them taking orders over the phone and online. They also have this cool complimentary option of personalizing your cup with a black & white photo of you if you ask. I've also had the turmeric latte and the avocado toast which are worth getting again. The toast was fresh and flavorful. They have an enclosed booth that looks like it seats 4. Great for a little open privacy. The couches are quite comfortable as well. They have punch cards which is good, but I'm terrible with remembering so it would be great if they went digital with rewards. Maybe 1 point per visit or 1 point per $1 with tiered rewards. It's the only coffee shop I go to in the area that doesn't have digital rewards. Would love to see more vegan options on the menu, maybe a cinnamon roll lol. Con is they open late for a cafe. Coffee shops typically open at 7am.

I finally made it over to Harper's on a Sunday around noon for a late breakfast, and honestly…read more.. Harper's is the cutest. The vibes alone are worth the visit. It's cozy, small, has warm décor, friendly staff, just enough seating, and the music overhead was chef's kiss. And bonus: it's a Black-owned business, which I will always support. We ordered a small iced coffee with oat milk and sugar, an iced chai latte, the grilled cheese with arugula, and the egg platter. Everything was pretty good -- I wasn't blown away, but it was solid and seasoned well. I really wanted to try the French toast because I've heard so many good things, but they told me it would be a 30-minute wait. Our food ended up taking about 20 minutes anyway, so honestly, I probably should've just held on and waited for it. Next time! Prices are what you'd expect for a coffee shop in the suburbs of West Orange. We lucked out with a parking spot right in front, but parking in that area can definitely be tricky. They also sell Harper's Café merch -- t-shirts, sweatshirts, and quarter zips. I'm definitely going back to try the French toast and the pancakes because I saw several people ordering them, so they must be worth it. This is a great place to hang out, read a book, get some work done, chat with a friend, or vibe solo. Harper's Café gives you all the good feels, and I'll absolutely be returning. One note: the menu is limited, and not everything you see online may be available that day -- just something to keep in mind.

Service was amazing all the staff was friendly and welcoming. The music in here was r&b and it was…read morean entire vibe! Great ambiance big space relaxing great art work around . My cinnamon roll latte was delicious and omg I want to go back already!

We attended an album release party of a singer-songwriter friend of ours and they totally turned…read morethe coffeeshop into a vibey MTV Unplugged-type set. Their staff was super helpful as must of us needed a bit to balance between order warm beverages and giving our friend ample time to perform. Only major drawback was parking, which might be a downtown South Orange problem.

This little hidden Cafe on a little street is exactly what you may be looking for when it comes to…read morebreakfast or lunch. I've passed this place numerous times and not having time for breakfast I decided to stop in. I was greeted by the friendly lady behind the counter as she finished up with another customer who looked to be getting his own breakfast and lunch to-go. I went with but of course Taylor ham, egg and cheese, on wheat. (by default its on a roll). They don't cheap out on the meat which is good. It's not special look wise but boy does it hit the spot. They have many different sandwiches to choose from and will of course make whatever you'd like even though the neighborhood has many Latin residents so much of the menu is made to attract that crowd. That is what the Am Cafe is a neighborhood breakfast/lunch with decent food and friendly service.

Fast and friendly service by Marisol the owner. We stopped here while waiting for the vaccine. Good…read moresandwiches with new things like mozzarella sticks on top of the subs.

This place is a hidden gem, and it's quite quaint inside. They are still ironing out the kinks, but…read moreoverall, very good experience. I ordered the masala chai and the blueberry waffles. The owner took my order and was friendly. The masala chai was delicious. The wattles were fluffy and the blueberries fresh. I was impressed by the portion size. There are three large tables and 1 small table. This is the perfect place to hang out with friends and there are board games to play. I sat on my laptop for a bit and no one bothered me. I will come back and I'm excited to see how they grow. I asked the owner if this was her dream and she said yes. So if you like making dreams come true, check this place out!

The food and coffee in this place are good. We tried the waffles and Kale Potato salad. Both were…read moregood. I liked the simplicity of the decore. There is ample space for a group of 10 people or so if you combine tables. When we visited there was no music, which some may prefer as it is easier to hold a conversation. Great service in spite of still ironing out the startup kinks.

I heard good things about the food here but it left a lot to be desired. They do charge extra for…read moreusing a card vs cash, as most food establishments tend to do these days. I do appreciate it being plainly shown on the receipt so it's up to the customer to decide next time opposed to just blindly up-charging the customer, like other places. Parking is hit or miss in the area, so I intentionally went not long after opening hours. The restaurant was completely empty when I arrived. I thought that would mean no long waits for food. I was wrong. Also, the service wasn't the most pleasant for placing a takeout order. The gentleman behind the counter seemed frustrated and hesitant to offer a menu, as if I was supposed to know everything they offer despite being a first time customer. I had the grilled chicken rasta pasta. Almost an hour wait! It was a decent portion, but overly salted. I probably would not get that again. Perhaps I'll try something else on the menu another time, but I am not in a hurry.

I ordered food on door dash because I didn't want to cook lol…read more Pros: the food was delicious! 8/10 its clean and was prepared very well Cons: none

This place was so cute! Love all the plants and cute Knick knacks! I would love to study here as…read morethere are a few tables with outlets also it's super quiet! Their espresso tasted sooooooo good. It was so nice and strong without being too bitter. I got a latte with Uber and it was amazing! I definitely need to go back. Also had a cookie croissant and it was the best one I had by far. They make everything daily and fresh! I would recommend the service were so nice too!

Hope staff food does not take a long time to be made and the raffles are absolutely amazing when…read morethey're warm I would not recommend getting it to go cause it just doesn't hit as different as when you eat it there amazing experience great ambience. Service was amazing.

An adorable (not so little!) cafe tucked into the heart of a neighborhood. It would be a dream to…read morelive down the street from this gem. We were on a drive visiting town and made this our first stop. The space is cozy but large enough for several tables, a couch, a table offering up free books, a shelf filled with magazines, and even board games. It was perfect for folks looking to get work done, sit and sip and chat, read alone. It was for all of the above and more. I got the dirty chai latte and didn't love it too much. If I find myself back I will just get my usual oat milk latte because reviews say they do coffee very well. We also got a pastry to share and that was so tasty. All in all a great find!

No Zoom calls! Hallelujah! Finally a cozy cafe with balls to call people out. (Though the staff is…read moreextremely friendly). Pasteries are ok, coffee is good but the real draw is a comfortable space, community- minded with free books! So drop on in, you'll probably be back.

Ordered takeout online and they put cheese on my grits even though my order clearly said no cheese…read more I had to waste time and gas driving all the way back (I don't even live in Orange) just for the older of the two Indian women at the counter to be rude and give me an attitude. Worse, I watched her tell another server to take my returned container of grits back into the kitchen -- a serious health code violation. Once food leaves the restaurant, it should never go back into the kitchen because of contamination risks. Makes you wonder if they re-serve food people return. Between the bad attitude, wasted trip, and unsafe food handling, I won't be coming back.

I usually get takeout but overall the food is good and the staff are more friendly than in the…read morepast. But it's a good place and parking is ok.