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    Smachna Kawa

    4.7 (19 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    James F.

    Finally tried the "new" spot in town despite it being open since January. The inside was beautiful. Decorated well for Christmas but a nice lounge area and a bar that overlooks main street (farnsworth) of Bordentown. The coffee was exceptional. I went for an americano. I only had coffee but the food in the case looked very good. The service was great too. The folks working there were attentive and answered all my questions. Will certainly be coming back and would recommend.

    RAF Latte with spicy honey (delicious!)
    Jerry P.

    I wandered into Smachna Kawa because I had arrived too early to meet friends for dinner down the street. I figured I might as well turn my impatience into caffeine. The place sits like a warm thought at the corner of Farnsworth and Church, glowing with the small kindnesses that make life bearable. I ordered the RAF latte with chili honey. The barista looked at me the way a chemist might before adding the final, possibly dangerous ingredient. He asked how much heat I could handle. I told him to let it burn. He smiled the smile of someone who knows exactly what that means and drizzled with confidence. The drink was something so familiar yet completely new. Smooth, rich, and somehow gentle despite the fire. The chili honey bit like a memory of something you once loved and lost, but it soothed just as quickly. I was glad I ordered the small, which was not small at all. The cup sat in my hands like a minor planet. The interior is modest in space but large in spirit. A few stools face the street, offering a view of Bordentown's quiet choreography of pedestrians and parked cars. Inside, everything feels intentional and cared for. The staff moved with the calm competence of people who genuinely enjoy what they are doing. I had the sense that if I had stayed an hour or two longer, nobody would have hurried me along. The air smelled of espresso and butter, and the crepes being carried past me looked like edible happiness. Sweet, savory, folded with the precision of small miracles. I will be back to try them. I might even show up early again on purpose. Smachna Kawa is the kind of place that reminds you the world still knows how to nourish beautiful things in small corners.

    To go rider (Dark Academia has the chocolate drizzles, then a cold brew, last an iced latte). All were delicious.
    Marlo J.

    Kawa is 100% worth the trip into Bordentown City! If you can walk there you are incredibly lucky. This is a beautiful place with lots of areas to sit and eat or drink your coffee. They also have a food menu which includes crepes, croissants, tartlets, etc. We got three to go coffees and they were all incredibly delicious. The Dark Academia has a great creamy coffee & almond flavor but without being insanely sweet. We noticed they tend to post specials on Instagram so check them out! We will be trying some of their food items next. The staff was super friendly & accommodating. Highly recommend!

    Variety of drinks
    Tiffany V.

    Small and cute place. Staff is friendly! They have a variety of coffees, some I've never heard of before Highly recommend

    They got games!
    Amandalynn W.

    The inside is very new and clean. We got a chocolate covered strawberry cold brew and a blueberry matcha. Both of our drinks were delicious! And I don't think they're overpriced. For both drinks it was roughly $13- AND we both got the fancy milks lol. I got pistachio milk! It was lovely. The service was great as well. 10/10 experience. I will be back!

    Meat crepe with sour cream on the side
    Rachel K.

    Lovely new cafe in downtown bordentown. I came during their soft opening weekend, they had different types of coffees such as lattes and cappuccinos and a few food items such as meat and cheese crepes and pastries. I'm looking forward to coming back especially as their menu expands

    Honey bee coffee

    Got two drinks from here the honey bee was awesome and innovative drink I have never tried before. We also got the baklava latte, it was good as well. I'm a coffee lover who isn't from here so it's usually hard to find good coffee shops out here, we stumbled on a hidden gem here!

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    Delicious coffee and pastries. You can support the Ukrainian owners and people. It is a must stop in Bordentown City!

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    HOB Tavern

    HOB Tavern

    4.3
    (145 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Updating to five stars for what it is... a classic dive bar…read more We love hob, it's full of locals, it's always a great time. The food hits after a beer or two and they have a decent happy hour menu. Lots of beers on tap, good mixed drinks and if you dare, the shot wheel.

    There is a bar in Bordentown, New Jersey, only a block from the main drag but hidden snug as a tick…read moreamong the residential streets, called the Heart of Bordentown, HOB Tavern, for short. Heart of Bordentown! How wonderful, how tragic, how appropriate. If you grew up in America, you already know this place, even if you have never set foot in New Jersey. Sticky floors. PBRs at three dollars a pop. A shot roulette wheel. The smell of old beer and older hope. And a menu that could be printed on the back of a cocktail napkin: wings, burgers, fried somethings that used to be animals. Tofu even makes a cursory appearance. I ordered a whiskey and ginger ale, and they did not ask me what kind of whiskey, either because there was not a choice, or because in a place like this, the existential choice is always "yes." It came in a pint glass. Nine dollars. Heavy pour. Good enough for the likes of me. My wife asked for a vodka soda. "Is Tito's okay?" the bartender asked, displaying more concern for the quality of her spirit than the average congressman shows for the quality of his constituents. The regulars were loud, but they were not mean about it. A group of young women celebrated a birthday. The entire bar sang "Happy Birthday" with the ragged sincerity of a people who have seen too many Tuesdays. It was beautiful in a slightly tragic, terribly American way. In the midst of our singing, one bartender, still seemingly a bbit green behind the ears, forgot how to make a Malibu Bay Breeze. Cannot blame him. Our rendition was raucous. Or maybe he just was not built for tropical cocktails. In any case, what is remembered about a drink like that is not the technique, but the intention. Listen: if you come here, order a beer. Or a simple mixed drink, no more than two ingredients, no more dreams than that. Stick to the wings or the burger. Nachos if you're feeling adventerous. Expect nothing fancy, and you might just find yourself accidentally, briefly, happy.

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    Buffalo, garlic, parm Wings the best I've ever had !!!!
    Buffalo, garlic, parm Wings the best I've ever had !!!!
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    B2 Bistro + Bar

    B2 Bistro + Bar

    2.9
    (18 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    First time trying B2 Bistro and I wasn't very impressed. I frequented the previous establishment…read moreJimmy's and All Stars which I really loved. So I thought I would give B2 a try. The hostess was very friendly. She immediately took us to our table. Then our waiter came. She was not friendly at all. It did not seem like she wanted to work there or serve us. We decided to move sections because we wanted to sit near a window since it was so dark in the main dining area. Unfortunately, we got the same server. Also, it was a very hot day and it did not seem like they had the AC on. Weird. The food and drinks were meh. I ordered the peach sangria. It was decent. Not too strong and not too sweet. My dad ordered a Coors Light. They didn't have it on draft so he had to get a cold glass. He enjoyed it. Their cocktail menu was very limited considering they have a full bar. We ordered one appetizer which was the onion soup. For our entree's we ordered the the B2 Bistro Burger, Mustard crusted salmon, and grilled chicken pasta. The French Onion Soup was delicious. Very hot but flavorful. However, it could have used less salt. The Bistro Burger was good. Cooked to perfection and very juicy. The fries were a bit salty but still edible. The Mustard Crusted salmon was meh. The salmon itself wasn't very flavorful. The rice was pretty bland but the green beans were delicious. The grilled chicken pasta was probably the best dish of the evening. It was very flavorful, hot, and cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed that entree. Overall, it was a good experience with minor flaws. I am not sure if I will return but if I do I don't think I will have any major issues. If you are in the area check them out. Cheers!

    4.5 stars. I was…read morelooking for a place where I could enjoy a good meal in a relatively quiet, adult-friendly environment, and this bistro looked like it fit the bill. I passed it on the way to my hotel and immediately decided it was a place I wanted to check out. I'll admit I was a little alarmed when I walked in and realized it was giving neighborhood bar energy instead of the chic bistro vibes is expecting. I happened to arrive during trivia night, and most of the patrons seemed really into it so it was much louder and rowdier than I anticipated. So much for a quiet dinner. I asked the hostess if I could be seated in a booth away from the activity, but even in a less crowded section, the atmosphere remained pretty overstimulating. In addition to the enthusiastic trivia-playing patrons, there were loud, animated conversations among various staff members, music playing from staff member's phone while music was already playing throughout the restaurant, and just a lot of competing noise. After a three-hour drive, I was really hoping for a glass of wine, a nice meal, and a more relaxed environment. That said, the staff were all incredibly friendly and pleasant. You could tell that they genuinely enjoy working there and enjoy each other's company, which made it difficult to be too annoyed. Eventually, I popped in my AirPods and dissociated so that I could focus on enjoying my meal. For dinner, the Chicken Francaise with a glass of the Italian Pinot Grigio (The name escapes me at the moment). The wine paired beautifully with the meal. The chicken itself was a fairly thick cut and cooked perfectly, but it could have used a bit more seasoning. I also would have loved to see some of the risotto sauce drizzled over the chicken because, while the texture was spot on, the flavor was a little underwhelming on its own. The green beans were excellent. Perfectly cooked with just the right amount of crunch and lightly seasoned. But the real star of the show was the Parmesan lemon risotto. That risotto is easily among the top three best risottos I've ever had. The brightness of the lemon combined with the creamy parmesan made for an absolutely unforgettable dish. I was genuinely disappointed that I couldn't finish it because every bite was fantastic. Honestly, I could have ordered a plate of that risotto by itself and left completely satisfied. While the atmosphere wasn't quite what I was looking for, the friendly service and that unforgettable delectable risotto made the visit worthwhile.

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    Mac & Cheese Short Rib Sando - epic
    Mac & Cheese Short Rib Sando - epic
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    Old Town Pub

    Old Town Pub

    4.1
    (282 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Great food and service Something for everyone and great beer…read moreselection I really Miss "Buck a Shuck "oysters my favorite thing Happy Hour deals are fantastic

    The service was certainly exceptional. The atmosphere was very good comfortable lot of room, big…read moremenu and John the bartender server on the third floor was exceptional in explaining the various products, different beers, etc. fielding of food questions. The only reason I didn't make this a five out of five was that I felt that it was very limited on the happy hour menu and wind up spending a lot more than I anticipated because we ordered off the regular menu in addition to just the hot wings and I'm not even sure if I drink choices. The beers were on the happy hour unless it was like two or three on tap so that was a little bothersome for me. It was hard to sort of follow what is and what Isn't but I think we'll give it a fair. Try one another time when Fifa games are not going on. We did order wings off the happy hour menu, but then from the regular menu I had the sesame tuna tacos instead of fries which I hate I had brussels sprouts but again there's an up charge to do that. My wife had the half cheesesteak she added sautéed peppers she added a chipotle. Aïoli and she also swapped out tater tots for whatever the fried choice was but everything was at an up charge. Food was tasty was good but again like I said I was coming for happy hour and I felt like I wasn't happy with the hour.

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    Bests wings!
    Bests wings!
    Upstairs dinning room open for private events.

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    Upstairs dinning room open for private events.

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