I wasn't able to get a photo because it was that good…read more The BEET ROOT LATTE Never had nothing like this in my life and im all the way in California scouring for a place that has this goodness. I went two days in a row and also had the Lavender Spiced latte. Nothing is too sweet, everything is what it says and next level.

I was looking to venture out and try something new, so I went to a park in the area and heard about…read morethis shop in the next town over from it. I had ordered a Lavender White Mocha which tasted kind of like a light lavender flavored cappuccino. In my mind, I was expecting a little more of a chocolate taste but maybe it got diluted since a white coffee should have a lot of milk. As a coffee it was very calm and tasted good, very nice to sip. But I may have been expecting to taste more of what is in the name. I also had The Bell. The warm brie cheese felt like it just melted in your mouth. there was a type of light jam smeared on and in the sandwich that complimented the turkey really well. Freshly made and warm. It was all around really good. It is a very pleasant experience. since I was eating in, they put the coffee in proper mugs that they just wash and reuse. The decorations had a warm industrial vibe to it. Like modern references but not flashy. One of their, lets say shrines, was a bunch of popular couples from TV shows and movies that people may know. It was next to a big open tree art piece. So its not always going together but didn't feel out of place. The music was pleasant and not loud to the point where you couldn't talk to a companion. The shop is along a busy street but they actually have a free parking lot in the next block over. It is certainly going in my list of shops to bring others too. It has a lot going for it and my takeaways has me thinking this business is going to stay open for a long time with all its good points.

Finally got to experience this place after hearing of it for more than 2+ years! I've heard at…read moretimes this Coffee spot can be pretty packed, so I feel like I came on a really good day. First off: Service. I told the employee that this was my first time there, and they were more-than-happy to help me make a decision for my order. Patient and walked me through. Second: The Food. Let's get into it. 1) Cassava Latte ($7.50) - I was so pleasantly suprised at this drink; described as "(i)nspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut." The first sip, and I was intrigued! It was perfectly sweet, and the perfect mix of that coconut-dessert taste that cassava typically delivers! It tasted genuine, if that's possible. 2) Sinigang Croquette ($5.00) - This was interesting. Described as "Pork and Gabi (taro) shaped into a patty, rolled in Japanese bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with our in-house sawsawan (dipping sauce)", it hit all the right notes. To be honest? $5.00 for 1 felt a bit steep. I'd pay $7.50 for two, though! 3) Boy Bawang Shio Pan ($7.50) - This was the most curious of all my purchases. Described as an "(i)n-house salt bread rolled in garlic and corn crumbs, filled with roasted garlic butter, topped with corn cheese whip. Inspired by the popular Filipino snack: Boy Bawang. THIS ITEM I SING ITS PRAISES. I am an absolute lover of the Boy Bawang Garlic Flavor Corn Snack --- much more pungent than anything Corn Nuts could ever offer. This Shio Pan absolutely delivered with its roasted garlic flavor! And as soon as you take a few bites ---- you get hit with that roasted garlic butter --- and let me tell you, they are not shy about their filling! Absolute master class --- but it's only for a limited run. You should definitely try! Third: Ambiance - The Cafe is quaint --- and has a seating area that could maybe fit between 18-24 people? It's just along the side of the business, but I managed to get a table for myself. Ayala, you did not disappoint! Can't wait to try your Sisig Flatbread for the next round!

I came into this place with very high expectations because it was ranked globally on beli. It was…read moregood, but it did miss a bit. First the good: The food was good! I had the sisig flatbread and the pork croquette. The sisig flatbread had very unique and complex flavors. I thought it was very creative. The croquette was fresh and tasty, but it was truly the sauce that came with it that was the star of the show. It bold and vinegary and tasted great with the sisig flat bread as well. I tried a bit of my friend's pandan waffle and it was quite tasty! I could really taste the pandan. Now the bad. The ube latte was mediocre. I asked for mine with matcha, but I really couldn't even taste the matcha. I think next time I might try their other drinks to see if there is a difference. However, I was really expecting better. Overall: I'd say the food is better than the drinks, which is a bit of a disappointment because I was hoping for both to be out of this world. The service was good and the staff was very kind. I also enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant as well.

The Coffee Mill Roasters: Cozy Gem in Downtown Milburn!…read more Rustic Charm This quaint shop boasts a warm, rustic atmosphere with comfortable tables inside and out. Exceptional Service Barista and Owner, Adel Aziz, is a very nice gentleman! Friendly, attentive, and crafted an incredible drink. Must-Try Drink Toffee Crunch Latte (extra hot and foamy): Absolutely divine! The Coffee Mill Roasters is a must-visit for coffee lovers in downtown Milburn!

My mom told me about this place, and I saw here Lorraine Derfler with Debbie Lebersfeld. They have…read morea great spinach pastry.

This has been my go-to coffee shop every weekend for the last couple of years. To put it simply,…read moretheir coffee is fantastic. Specifically, their cold brew which is extremely smooth and strong, and in my opinion you don't even need to put anything in it unless you really want something sweet, although why would you get a cold brew if that's the case lol. Also packs quite a bit of caffeine so you'll be good for the rest of the day. Their pastries are pretty solid as well, although a bit on the pricier side. The cafe itself is on the smaller side but still an ample amount of seating. It's excellent for meeting with a friend, however the tables are rather small so it is less study friendly unless you manage to snag one of the bigger tables by the entrance. Which is admittedly pretty tough to do unless you get here right when it opens or catch a lucky break when someone leaves - I speak from experience. That said, it's overall a pretty solid spot to get work done. Parking in downtown Summit is a pain in general, I usually just park in the lot and walk over. Limit is at 5 hours and you will have to walk back if you want to extend it. There might be parking available by the cafe, but I'm personally less confident on how long you can to stay before getting ticketed/booted, so do so at your own risk.

Tried this coffee spot twice. The first time, the staff wasn't very warm or helpful. When I asked…read morefor recommendations, I was just told to check the menu. I ordered the coconut coffee which was okay, just a bit too sweet for my taste. The second time around, I looked over the menu ahead of time and tried a matcha. It was decent, but again a little sweeter than I personally prefer.

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

Whenever I'm in Maplewood, I always stop into Perch Home. It's a quaint Cafe surrounded by…read morebeautiful merchandise (jewelry, apparel, home decor), historical furniture, and very good coffee. The wall frames and Christmas decorations are gorgeous and there are tables, with comfortable seating, on one end of the Cafe. I ordered the following: Matcha White Hot Chocolate (a traditional matcha latte blended with white chocolate sauce), Snickerdoodle Latte (A traditional latte, blended with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla syrup). Both of these were served at the perfect temperature, were richly creamy, and served in large mugs. I also ordered a Carrot Cake Muffin and it was very good. It was moist, each forkful had a decent amount of walnuts, and the frosting was exquisite. Once you're finished with your food, don't forget to stroll through the entire cafe. You'll probably find something that will pique your interest. Either way, try to make time to enjoy it all.

This lovely establishment is a 5 minute walk from the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, NJ. A…read moreconvenient place to eat either before or after attending an event at the theatre. The dining room is modern and decorated with trees and lighten that create a cozy eating atmosphere. The service was phenomenal. We were a group of 20 and our orders were taken quickly and served accurately. The food was very well prepared and presented elegantly. I especially enjoyed the Brussels sprouts. The French Toast bites were a delightful surprise. People seemed to enjoy shishito peppers, I'll take their word as I am not a fan of peppers. My Willow Burger was a taste sensation. It was pilled high with the topping of onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and a tangy chipotle sauce. Yum. Worth the trip even if you are not attending the theatre.

Willow & Whisk is a brunch place where you can have either breakfast or lunch. It has an open, warm…read moredesign and is fully handicapped accessible. It also can get somewhat noisy. I was with a party of six and at 11AM, we were all in a breakfast mood. We tried and all liked the Brioche French Toast, the Mushroom Thyme omelet and the Shakshuka. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with lemon curd and blueberries just didn't hang together. (Only four dishes for six people because two of us ordered the omelet and two the French toast). Overall the food was very good and the portions generous. Beverages were fine. The service was a bit spotty, possibly because we had two waiters who seemed to be tripping over each other. It shouldn't take three requests to get a glass of water. But overall, a place I'd try again.

Really liked this place! We ordered two lattes (whole milk and oat milk) and both were great,…read moresmooth and well made. The butter sable cookies were delicious. They also gave us complimentary cookies, which was a nice touch. Staff was friendly, and the café feels clean and well-kept with an in-house bakery setup that you can actually see, which adds to the charm. Overall, a cozy spot I'd definitely recommend.

I used to love this place, but it has honestly become a crime scene. The prices are criminal, to…read moresay the least. My wife goes there fairly often; I, on the other hand, only go occasionally. Over the years, I had always been happy with the quality of the products they sell, but lately the pricing has gotten completely out of hand. We were there this past Saturday for breakfast. We shared a shakshuka and had two mocha coffees in the table area, and my wife also ordered a salmon toast. That was it. Somehow, this breakfast cost as much as four meals we had at an Israeli restaurant in NYC the very next day -- and, by the way, those meals were far superior to anything I've ever had at Liv. While at the NYC restaurant, we noticed they charge only $7 for fresh-squeezed orange juice -- in a larger portion than Liv's $12 glass of OJ. Their shakshuka is also only $16, compared with Liv's $22. And this place is in the heart of NYC, not in suburbia New Jersey. I also used to love getting Liv's cookies and croutons, but those have become expensive beyond reason as well. Two packs of cookies, one crouton, and a mocha coffee came to over $50. Seriously? At this point, it is clear to me that the owner's strategy is to keep raising prices to see how much he can get away with. Well, as far as I'm concerned, I'm done. I will no longer be patronizing this kind of price gouging.

Took advantage of the nice weather today and grabbed a bite to eat for lunch and enjoyed the…read moreoutdoor seating at The Simple Fare in Millburn. TL;DR would definitely make a return visit, food was really delicious, flavorful, and fresh; service was friendly and fast. Our party of four got: * Avocado Toast with Fried Egg * Breakfast Eggs & Lamb Keema Bowl * Chicken Kati Roll * Lamb Keema Kati Roll * Mango Lemonade * Rose Matcha Latte * Salted Caramel Cold Brew This was our first time there. Went in, were warmly greeted, grabbed some menus and a table outside, looked over the menu, and went back inside to order. They gave us a number plate and said a server would bring our food out to us. It arrived pretty quickly and everyone cleaned their plates.

Samosa - nothing to rave about just ok Lamb keema Kaati…read moreroll - juicy lamb Cardamom Pistachio rose cake , a bit pricey but excellent. I would buy it again Cute little place limited seating. They were busy and they forgot my coffee . But they compensated it with the lovely pistachio cake

This is a hidden gem here in the small township of Springfield. It is so easy to miss (the sign…read moreisn't a large one, and easy to miss -- it's in the same plaza as Bangles hair salon and just a few doors down from Stewart Leonard's wine store). The name is a misnomer because this isn't just a coffee place - they serve a variety of delicious and daily-made, fresh dishes -- no fast food. I highly recommend the beef empanada - it's served piping hot and the the crust is rich, flaky and the perfect compliment to the tasty ground beef. I'm a big fan of ambience, and this place has it. Very trendy but cosy cafe vibe, well lit but not harsh lighting, and the seating faces a floor to ceiling window. Cheerful signs on the walls; it feels like a neighborhood hang out. The back portion of this eatery is down a hallway and so customers might think that it's just the front that offers seating -- they would be wrong. The back is roomy and there's plenty of room for large parties. I'm thinking of having my next ladies luncheon here. Did I also mention their prices are very affordable? I got two meat pieces and a large coffee for less than 7 dollars. The only recommendation I would make is to add some background music and to raise the temperature a little - it was a bit chilly. Oh - and make a larger street sign!

Super cute cafe! I love that they're dog friendly :)…read more I ordered the lavender honey latte, and my friend ordered the masala chai. A medium drink is around $7 here. The chai was my favorite of the two. It was very fragrant + had strong spices. It was quite sweet, so keep that in mind. At first, neither of us could taste the syrup in the latte, but the staff were very accommodating and added more for us. The space is really inviting. There's plenty of seating and parking. The bathroom was also very clean. I recommend this place as a nice cafe to stop by or wfh.

This is a very cute small town local cafe.! Soo cute and cozy…read more This place seems to be a local favorite and I can see why. The environment is veryyy cozy, with alot to look at! They also sell local made items throughout the cafe. The workers were very busy and seemed to be able to work well under pressure and still be nice! They offer light and healthy breakfast items such as; croissants, overnight oats, fruit cups etc. and they have all great coffee drinks. My cold brew was very smooth, not bitterness. I would come here over and over if I was from the area. RECOMMENDED!!