Went here once for a matcha and watched them open a packet to make the matcha. Charging quality…read morematcha prices and making a bootleg version of it left me feeling robbed. Not sure what else they shortcut, but it's a no for me. Decent customer service though.

I really wish I lived closer!!! But I frequently go to west orange and you bet the staff is going…read moreto see me as a frequent flyer! This store, even from the outside, is just so welcoming and so inviting. The color scheme is an eye pleaser. Upon entering, the staff welcomed me and they were very friendly throughout the whole visit. Not too busy at this time. I did see some tables outside to sit and a couple inside. There's a bar on the side with some stools as well. I got the mocha latte with non dairy cold foam and wow, I don't know how they got the cold foam to literally taste the same as one with dairy. Strong coffee and very flavorful. They also have free stickers! Definitely will be back to try other flavors!

The owner is warm and welcoming. The doors are open to all walks to life and that is very…read morecomforting to know that this is a safe space. The food looks absolutely delightful and the reviews support how amazing the taste is! To the person who commented about the pride sticker and not being able to support this business because they support people like me... maybe consider grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting with someone who may be different than yourself. Some great discussions can be had over a good ole cup of coffee. You might learn something. I recommend a single shot of expresso and one of the mouthwatering sandwiches on brioche. My parents taught me to take the high road and treat others with love, id rather leave a note of change, than a message of hate. Peace, love and happiness

Located on a side street this cafe was very hard to spot as it's not obvious. There is only street…read moreparking for 3 hrs 8a-10p not sure the days but I believe Mon-Thurs. It's a very small homey like cafe where the few that were there seemed to have built a community. My mom and I came on a whim before a hike to the waterfall at Hemlock Falls at South Mountain Reservation. I ordered the avocado toast which had cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, crumbled feta and sriracha. While it wasn't overboard on the spice, if you are sensitive I would choose something else. My mom had the egg platter which came with scrambled eggs, bacon (turkey or pork) she had turkey bacon, white toast and the best seasoned sweet potatoes she's had. We also both had coffee she had a caramel latte and I had a white mocha, which were ok. The food was good but it was on the pricey side. It's a great spot if you are local otherwise I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here.

I always love coming here! Not only is a coffee great, but…read morethe ambience is unbeatable, and the owner is truly the sweetest . Their lattes are delicious and definitely give a try to their special "science" menu if you are into being surprised ! The croissants are not the best I've had in town, it would definitely be nice if they offer some salty items on the menu, but I understand that their focus is coffee.

Paper Plane Coffee is located in Upper Montclair. Seating here is similar to a plane but being…read morepopular all were taken. Raj often comes here and today had a different coffee - the Paper Plane Tonic consisting of Orange, Tonic and Espresso. He enjoyed it a lot. I had the iced Nam-Dam which consisted of a cold brew with cardamom and sweetened condensed milk. It was delicious and I could have had two! We got high stools and sat by the front window. This cafe is Columbian-American with beans from Columbia. In the refrigerator, I found to my surprise Spēka, the chocolate covered cottage cheese bar in assorted flavors that I had sampled at the Restaurant Show and has been difficult to find in the Big Apple. I bought four in lemon and gave one to Raj to try. The only drawback to this cafe are the hours whereby they close at 6 pm all week.

Great food. Perfect coffee…read moreGood service. Cute with a smile Maybe a hidden gem? Come and support Parking is only issue

When's the last time you had a FLAWLESS experience that you weren't expecting??…read more THIS IS IT!! *PERFECT CUSTOMER SERVICE *PERFECT ATMOSPHERE *PERFECT PRODUCTS/SELECTION *PERFECT COFFEE AND FOOD *PERFECT KNOWLEDGE AND CONVERSATION This random stop couldn't have made my wife and I happier, it really made our morning and afternoon. Alexander and I wish I would have asked the female's name, well, it was a pleasure meeting them both. I wish this establishment the best and I also wish it was a lot closer to me. If you're on the fence about having a great morning with perfect coffee, just stop in and experience yourself. PS.... The spanakopita

if you're looking to support local, small, POC-owned businesses -- you've gotta stop by the new…read morewest orange diner. it's ambiance is cozy and small but there is nothing small about the food portions and flavor. not only are you getting fresh ingredients but nothing is frozen, your food is being made fresh and right in-front of your eyes in their open kitchen. their staff is kind and welcoming and their chef, felipe cariño, is knowledgeable, clean and friendly. i can't wait to keep trying their menu and i hope their business continues to flourish. recommend 10/10.

Out of towners! My…read moremama loves diners so we stopped here. It's a cute small diner with bar seating. They hand you an iPad to look at the menu. Their are plenty of options. The service was fine overall. The food was yummy! I had potatoes and bacon - crispy not fatty. And a caramel frappe- yummy My mama had french toast, eggs and bacon and this delicious strawberry lemonade. Very much enjoyed!

I recently moved cross country to Maplewood. Early on I discovered this adorable shop that serves…read morecoffee and brunch on the weekends and has a wonderful assortment of goods for the home. They also have a wide variety of nonalcoholic spirits. I meet with other writing folks regularly on Thursday mornings. Imagine my delight when I found the perfect gift for my daughter's 36th birthday at perch. I'm a regular and in intended to stay that way.

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.

Wanted to check this location out…read more Parking spots along the side of building. Place has a good vibe and is huge inside to settle. I did get the crème brûlée latte and my husband got a black coffee. It was good but I don't think it was worth the pricing it was plus service was a little off. Staff seemed a little standoff-ish even when trying to place our order. Hopefully it was just an off day.

First impressions: this place is large with a lot of seating even accommodating larger groups of 5…read moreor 6. I went here on a Friday afternoon and it was moderately busy. There were two people in line in front of me, but they moved at a decent pace. Service was standard, good, but nothing exceptional. I got a 12 oz. chai latte, and it had a lot of spices, but tasted a bit watered down. Mid-drink the taste got better. I think next time I'll get a flat white. They have a nice menu including tea options. The baked goods look very yummy and I'll have to try one next time. I would come back here and setup shop to do work. I think this is a great place for gathering and there's a lot of potential here.

OUTSTANDING coffee shop. Great coffee or tea. Basic food that hits the spot. Service is also…read moregreat. Loved it

We were greeted by the super friendly staff and felt the warmth of the cafe…read more I got an iced pistachio latte w/ oat milk and loved the tall glass mug it came in. The ice cubes were perfect for an iced beverage. My husband said the cappuccino was a bit weak but it looked good. The wellness bar hit the spot and was most and delicious. We also split the chocolate chip banana bread which they warmed up to make it super yummy. Stop in and share a coffee or pastry with friends. There were also people doing homework or holding meetings. Plenty of room for everyone! The lights and soft music make it cozy and relaxing.