Such a great gem in Hoboken! I absolutely love their New Orleans iced coffee. So creamy and delicious, and they have a lot of different flavors to choose from. The sweet caramel and toasted marshmallow are quite tasty! read more

I hear that they had cardamom buns so I went in for that. They were pistachio cardamom buns and looked good. The girl behind the counter offered to heat it up in the oven as well. It was bad. It tasted kind of stale, like two days old pastry kind of stale. The inside was actually cold--so maybe they get them in bulk frozen or keep them in the refrigerator? Either way, I would not try again because the flavors were too overpowering as well. read more

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Really good chai lattes and the ingredients for their avocado toast always taste so fresh

Had a pretty great chai! The space isn't huge but was good for getting some work done. Theres some space to read or work with your laptop on a table. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The MUGHAL ROSE CHAI was really good from here. Sweet and floral notes--perfect Sunday treat. Really quick service with the coffee--like it took us each about a minute to get our coffees. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - MUGHAL ROSE CHAI - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ordered from here a few times via delivery apps. Today I got the MASALA CHAI which was pretty good & the SMOKED SALMON TOAST had a good amount of salmon, cream cheese (I sprung for the scallion one) & a whole avocado (sliced up not mashed) on a large slice of bread (appreciated that they cut it in half) so you get your money's worth (my lips are still burning from the chili flakes though lol). The iced HONEY-BEE LATTE however was terrible--very watery & the flavor was not good, even tasted kind of spoiled! I've ordered in the past and this place can be kind of inconsistent--for instance the first time I ordered the Chicken Tikka sandwich it was amazing but the 2nd time it was not good. I think I wasn't a big fan of the specialty donuts I've gotten from here either. So hard to say whether it will be hit or miss when I order! Overall though I would order from here again. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - SMOKED SALMON TOAST - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

What an incredible find! This is my first time in Hidden Grounds. There are other locations. If only there was another location nearby me!! Just look at that menu! Now that's dedication to the craft of coffee! Taro latte - amazing and so pretty!! I had an hour to kill so I happened to see this coffee shop on the map. Seats were few. Interior decor on point. Upon entering, the menu is on the side screen. Order is self serve. Street parking of course is hard to find. But I believe I've found my coffee go to spot! Definatly coming back for more whenever I'm in the area. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Taro latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Stopped by because I used to live in the area and get coffee here. Disappointed to pay nearly $7 for a coffee that was only 75% full. There was about an inch and a half of space at the top even though it already had milk in it AND was iced... it was really noticeably skimpy. so I'm barely getting any coffee. Probably will just try another place next time I'm in town. read more

I love chai and normally go down to JSQ to get my fix. Loved the chai latte from here too. Probably the best or one of the best I've had. The donut though was slammin. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - PISTACHIO DONUT (half eaten) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

One of my fav coffee shops and I have visited all 3 locations . The rose chai and lavender honey latte are my go to. The best part is they have a rose donut which tastes like gulab jamoon. They have pictures of bangalore in Hoboken location and it transported me back home.. I go here very often as ambience is beautiful and service is excellent. read more

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I absolutely love Hidden Grounds! I've been to four locations now, and each one is fantastic. The matcha is my go-to--always perfectly prepared. I'm also a huge fan of their chai, especially the rose chai, which has a unique and delightful flavor. Food-wise, I usually go for the everything bagel with cream cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes, or one of their specialty donuts like the pistachio or rose donut. They always offer fun flavors and high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend if you're looking for great drinks especially a quality chai and creative bites! This is a small location right in the corner. Typical Hoboken street parking. I like to come here and read or spend a short amount of time but am usually ordering takeout. read more

My co-volunteer ordered a bagel from here. She loves this place and used to order from the one near the PATH very often. Yesterday she was not 100% satisfied with her bagel, so I brought it back to 700 Garden Street. The lovely cashier Destiny was quick to understand my friend's disappointment. She was courteous and professional and gave my friend a new bagel. My friend was delighted, and I, too, will now buy my bagels from Hidden Grounds. read more

Always been to the NB location and just recently found out there's one in Hoboken! Very cute and cozy atmosphere - would be a nice place to do some work or study here. Drinks were great and I'd recommend the sparkling cascara soda if you're not a big caffeine person! Perfect amount of sweetness and carbonation. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Love this coffee shop! The iced taro latte is amazing - I'll definitely be getting that again. Iced rose chai tea latte is also awesome. Iced espresso and morning glory muffin are great, too. Friendly service and they have a bathroom. Next time: I want to try the cold brew. read more

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I ordered the Honey Bee Latte and it was amazing! The staff is really nice too and the inside is very aesthetically pleasing! Very cool overall and great coffee! read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - My honey HONEY-BEE LATTE and some of the interior! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I've been to the New Brunswick location so many times and was glad to see there were 2 locations in Hoboken! The cafe is cozy and welcoming. Felt very zen when I walked in and saw the colorful decor. The baristas were also super nice and provided great service. I ordered a latte with skim milk. The coffee was super bold and strong which I haven't tasted at other local coffee shops. Didn't have time to order food but they have many gluten free and vegan sweet options as well as Indian-fusion sandwiches that look interesting! read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Cafe Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I ordered the chai and matcha specialty drink, it was good! If I order it again, I'd ask for them to add extra chai. My husband ordered the New Orleans one and it was delicious! So flavorful! He got it with oat milk and it wasn't too sweet! The vibe of the place is cute, definitely a spot for a coffee date or to chill/work. We'll definitely be back! read more

LOVE the Chai!!! I tried the coffee and it had a different taste (not bad but different). I would def go just for the chai! Very quaint environment and has nice seating outside. read more

Finally came around to trying this small coffee shop I've always passed when leaving DD's.. First time ordered an americano, I thought it was super strong and bitter which is usual for a traditional americano but compared to my usual Starbucks americano, I liked Starbucks brew better. Second time ordered peppermint mocha and it came with a cute latte art. Peppermint mocha was good, not too sweet which is my jam. Prices reflect Starbucks prices even for their baked sweets. On my visit I also tried out the Nutella cookie, which is a sandwiched cookie made of oats it seemed and tasted with Nutella in the middle, not bad pretty tasty but I wouldn't order again. For a small peppermint mocha and the Nutella cookie it came out to $10 a bit pricey for a small latte, could've gotten a bigger latte with the treat for the same price at a Starbucks. It's a cute little shop, the people working were friendly too. read more

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Loaction is not great. If we hadn't walked by we would have never found it. Ordered a latte and a caramel latte with almond milk. It was pricey. The coffee is roasted by the company which is nice. However the flavor was just not there. It was mild. Cute design on latte. Mine was sloppy lol. Choc o Pain has the best latte in Hoboken so far in our opinion. And price is about the same maybe cheaper. We will not be returning to hidden grounds. Staff wasn't very friendly either, unfortunately and it was our first time ever visiting and they didn't recommend anything either. We do like the personalized sleeves and cups with their label on it. It's artsy. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Latte and caramel latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Free drip coffee on Mondays! I couldn't believe it. I've gone into car dealerships and acted like I was interested in a car just for the free coffee. I've walked into hotels and acted like I had a room for the free coffee. Whenever I get my oil changed, the main deciding factor on where I go is if they have free coffee. So when a coffee shop was offering free coffee, my mind was blown. Usually when I get free coffee there is a reason it's free, it tastes terrible. This place has one of the best free coffees around. I decided not to be too cheap and ordered a bagel too. It was delicious! read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Expensive but yummy cardamom latte. I enjoy this as a special treat only due to high pricing.

I like coming to this cute spot when I work in Hoboken. Service is always good, drinks are always good and the avocado toast is delishhhh.

The food, coffee, and chai are excellent. The Bombay bagel is flavorful with two different chutneys and fresh cucumbers and tomato. The cardamom buns are amazing and the stovetop chai tastes more like the chai my Indian friends have taught me to make than any other. The New Orleans cold brew is delicious. However, the ambience is affected by the unfriendliness of the staff. We love the food so much that we have braved the coldness of the employees but lately we have been opting to go somewhere else just to be in a more positive and friendly environment. They are reluctantly helpful and even are rude when they make a mistake with your order. read more

I love this place so much. Moved to Hoboken earlier this year but have been going to this place much longer. There are many coffee shops I pass on my walk here that I COULD go to, but it's always worth it to walk a little more and go to Hidden Grounds. My partner and I joke that I had plans to try everything on the menu, but now I order the lavender cold brew every single time! The golden milk latte, chai and dirty chair, and iced coffees and lattes are all fantastic but I keep getting the lavender cold brew haha. It's so good! Also have tried a few different avocado toasts, and I love the one with feta. The interior is beautiful as well. It's a great addition to the community. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Two lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Coffee was watered down, chocolate croissant had no chocolate, and workers were rude. Disappointed since Hoboken is such an up beat place near NYC. read more

Little cute cafe. Pretty latte art. Coffee is tasty. Service and barista are great. Limited capacity, need to wait in line a bit outside. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Cafe Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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We ordered lattes and 1 gallon of whole milk via Uber eat. The milk was expired yesterday. I feel I got scammed. This is not ok. How can you give the customer the product already went bad? And how can we trust they don't use expired milk to make their drinks? read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Expired Whole Milk - 1 Gallon It's expired!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great coffee and great mood. Strongly recommend here my best coffee place in hoboken........................ read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Ice Americano & Cafe Latte & Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great selection of coffees and teas, but honestly my main reason for loving this place is their Savory Avocado Toast!! It's an open faced sandwich and it's just soo toasty and savory and sweet and hot! Mmmmmm...... Go!!! read more

Cute place and good vibes also great customer service. Just a really really disappointing matcha :( I'm hoping I just got a bad one but the great customer service made up for it! read more

I want to absolutely love this place. If the review was for the ambience/decor: 5 stars (bonus stars for the outdoor seating and the umbrellas ). If the review was for the coffee: 5 stars (on both mine and my husbands vote after at least 2 visits). Sadly, the staff, and more importantly the service, is the reason why I unfortunately cannot give that high of an overall score. I want to be clear about my expectations of the staff/service. Things I don't expect them to know: my name, where I live in Hoboken, how often I come, how I like my coffee, what type of coffee or beverage I get at what time of day, what method of payment I want to use, or really anything about me or what I'm going to or usually order (despite this being a small, local, neighborhood business). What I do expect: 1) when I ask a question, they're knowledgeable enough about the offerings to provide an answer (e.g. do you make a larger size coffee than this? What flavors of syrup do you have?) 2) when an answer is provided to a question, it's clear (just a yes or no to the first question will do), and 3) when I place my coffee order, the person taking it is listening/paying attention. None of those 3 things happened on two back to back visits this weekend, which is frustrating and unnecessary. It's important to understand that during both visits, we were the only ones in the shop ordering/inside, it wasn't busy at all, and out of the 3 people working behind the counter, none of them paid attention-not even the person who was taking our order. They forgot it as soon as I said it, and when asked again, I provided the same order, and it was wrong both times. Again, I think this place has unlimited potential, but the staff and service here, just like any business, can make or break the experience. ----- Side note: I'm sure it's part of the look, and perhaps it's consistent with how the location in jersey city is, but they should post the menu (even if it's on the upper left hand wall where there's ample space). read more

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Best dirty chai latte in Hoboken! I got it iced because it's a warm day. Will definitely be returning to try the hot version.

I've been a huge fan of Hidden Grounds. Actually discovered it while doing trainings for work in New Brunswick. When I saw it was coming to Hoboken I was extra excited. My go to is an Almond Milk cappuccino however I'm interested in their tea lattes. I did have a wasabi matcha tea latte one day which was surprisingly tasty and comforting. I do of course love the latte art design.. *swoon* it makes the start of my day wonderful.. The shop is bright .. not much seating though so that's my only gripe. Excellent coffee though .. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Wasabi matcha latte.. tell your friends! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

this is my favorite place on earth i'm so obsessed with their coffee, chai's, & hot chocolates. the new orleans brew is actually the greatest thing to exist. i love it i don't miss a day read more

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Had a cortado to drink which was quite good and definitely perked me up. The bacon egg and cheese sandwich was super greasy (even on the outside of the bagel) so I wouldn't order it again. The place is minimal with no tables indoors, but you can sit in the windowsill benches. There is a large standing menu with "recommended" items, with a full menu at the counter. I would recommend just putting the whole menu on the wall or above the cash register. Also, a nice touch would be if the menu design matched the artwork on the coffee cups. Plain black and white on a laminated sheet somehow doesn't match the rest of the decor. I'm excited to try the rose latte next time. I'll definitely go back for drinks but would probably skip the food unless they offer something unique. read more

This place definitely roasts some of the best quality coffee in Hoboken. It's a small, beautifully decorated space tucked away on a side street just a couple blocks from Washington st. There isn't much space to sit inside but they put seating outside when it's nice. Perfect for stopping by to pick up a cup to go while walking through town. I've only ever ordered their espresso which is great and I think I've only ever gotten a not perfect shot from there once. Any latte art I've seen from them is good as well so the baristas definitely have some skill. I really want to try the rose chai which sounds delicious! I also purchased an incredible bag of a natural Ethiopian roast. I asked for it ground for espresso to make at home but after I got home and made a shot I realized they had given me the wrong grind size. I messaged them on Instagram and got a response within 2 minutes! They apologized and asked for my address to ship me a new bag straight from the roaster! That's excellent customer service! The beans were on the expensive side but I cannot stress how absolutely worth it they are for the quality and supporting a local business! read more

They were out of cold brew when we got there. :( We tried the rose chai cold drink, which was tasty and refreshing. Looking forward to trying some more items here. read more

The bagel trays were nearly empty and the hadn't been busy at all that day. And bitter, subpar coffee at a coffee shop. You're better off going to Jefferson's up the street. One and only plus. The cream cheese bagel was good. read more

Solid spot! I ordered a New Orleans iced coffee, it tasted good. Ambiance is hip and very Insta-worthy. I took mine to go but some people were sitting - seems like a good meeting place. Comparable to the other locally owned coffee shops in the area. read more

Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House - Iced Cold Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey