A slice of Boca Raton in Trenton New Jersey…read more The Biscoff Cookie Latte was a treat. Service was impeccable and the grounds were beautiful.

3 and 3/4 stars…read more Someone said a "slice of Boca"? No, not quite. (Although "not Boca" isn't necessarily a bad thing.) However you look at it, the comparison is inflated. The latte was good (not delicious), but a tad watery with a fullness of flavor missing. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon and the place was busy, but not overwhelming so. Tables were full, but it was only a short wait for me to place my simple order (by coffee shop standards) of a small, vanilla latte. However, once my order was taken (yes, the wait-server was pleasant) and I paid, I was left to figure it out. First time in and so I didn't know what the deal was: do I wait where I am? Pick up at a different counter? Ok...but where? Does someone call my drink out when it's ready (there's no put-your-name-on-a-cup thing -- which IS annoying, but apparently can be more handy than I've previously thought)? Is the order stated when the cup is placed down? The person who waited on me had vanished into a gaggle of chatting and giggling girls behind the counter, so I asked another customer. (FYI: you wait at the perpendicular counter to your left of the register.) No big deal, but it's one of those "little things" that separates the four stars from the five. I moved to the "wait" counter and observed a few drinks being placed down -- all beverages in similar cups -- and had to (again) ask someone else for help (i.e., which order was mine), as the barista who made my drink put it down and then disappeared into that gaggle of girls. (Also minor, but another separator of the three and three quarter stars from the four.) In short, the latte was good, but not the best. The service? Ok, but not the best. The ambiance? Again ok. Maybe because I've lived in SE Florida for more than 20 years, but it definitely does not have that true Boca feel. Nonetheless, given the options in the area, Hamilatte is a welcome attempt at something different, and definitely a preferred choice to Starbucks. I will return if I'm nearby, but I won't go out of my way (as I do for a truly 5-star establishment).

I'd been meaning to pick up a bag of beans from them but kept forgetting. They were conveniently at…read morethe Allentown spring stroll, though! I bought their beans and a couple of small cups of coffee. The brewed coffee was a little weak, but their beans were great. $18 for a pound of roasted whole beans. And for future reference, you can specify which bean and which roast and they'll make it for you!

From the owner: We are The Roasted Bean Coffee Company. We are a small business roasting locally in Allentown, NJ…read more Our mission is to offer the best Fair Trade Organic coffee to our customers. We will roast on demand to make sure you have a freshly roasted cup of coffee everyday! Part of the proceeds of each bag sold will go t0 a wonderful local charity called "The Giveback Foundation". They focus on helping individuals in Central NJ and surrounding areas that have suffered a setback due to unforeseen circumstances.

While on a road trip, of course I had to discover new donut places. And found this on yelp…read more As soon as I walked in and looked at the selection, I already knew this was not going to be a good one, but I decided to give it a try anyway. It is a small shop and a little shopping center so you may have some difficulty with parking. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. I was greeted immediately and each of the available doughnuts are on display in the front case. The consistency was more bread like so it wouldn't necessarily qualify as a yeast or a cake doughnut. I took a bite of each and that was the end. If you are a true donut fan, you may be disappointed like I was.

VERY very good donuts! They're so soft and full of fun toppings. I only tried the donuts (which…read morewere DELICIOUS), so next time I'm planning on trying something fun like a waffle breakfast sandwich or Boston crème croissant! PERFECT if you like a sweet treat in the AM! They have savory options as well

Wedding cake - Grounds for Sculpture. Lovely cake and even better sliced! Most wedding cakes are…read moredull, this one was eaten up quickly! Not a slice leftover!

The owners have kept the exterior as it was when this place opened many years ago…read more Upon opening the door, you are met with the warm aroma of sugar, flour and other goodness. Many wonderful pies, cakes, cookies, and of course, their famous donuts. I particularly enjoyed their long donuts - perfectly fried, fluffy, filled with vanilla cream, which was smooth and just the amount of perfect sweetness. They do lots of custom orders, and do a lot to support the local schools. I recall seeing nice music themed cookies for sale which were in support of the middle school music program I believe. Very nice. We were lucky enough to meet the owner; she was enthusiastic, helpful and the perfect person to continue the joy of this bakery. Lots of parking side and back. Very much looking forward to our next visit!

Small space but delicious food! I loved the potatoes and scrambled eggs until I eventually…read morerealized there was a small hair on my plate. Was a hassle trying to pay because of the busyness! I'm open to visiting again.

Here to specifically talk about the cabbage soup, which was so good that we bought a quart to take…read morehome for school lunch (consumed later that day as it was too good to wait). It is a creamy stuffed cabbage soup and reminiscent of Polish stuffed cabbage. We arrived here just before two after a Sunday snow sledding expedition. No one rushed us out the door even with a closing time of 3pm. We ordered the Mexican and Mediterranean omelets from the specials menu. Our super friendly and welcoming server had recommended the Mediterranean, but I craved jalapeños - ultimately would have picked the Mediterranean if I had to do it again. Hot dog is very good according to my daughter - served on an Italian roll and is more like 2 hot dogs - she loved it. Would have liked my eggs and potatoes a little less well done, but overall the place was really magical and would go back again easily! Definitely would put the soup in our weeknight meal rotation.

Of all the Starbucks in the world, this is one of them. I found myself with a bit of time to kill…read morebetween doctors appointments and decided caffeine and paperwork were better than staring at a waiting room fern that had clearly given up on life. This location is somewhat small. Seating exists, but more in the way that folding chairs exist at a funeral luncheon. You can sit. You just can't linger without developing opinions about strangers transiting through. The parking lot outside feels like a free form social experiment. Cars were being parked in by other cars while still others idled along the curb as their drivers strolled inside for to go orders, seemingly oblivious to the chaos they left in their wake. In the thirty minutes I was there I witnessed two near misses at the drive thru exit and briefly wondered if Starbucks offered liability waivers with their rewards program. Inside things improved dramatically. I ordered my standard tall flat white, which is a drink Starbucks can usually deliver without adding enough sugar to cause diabetic shock or roasting the beans until they taste like charcoal and regret. I said I was staying and was rewarded with a proper ceramic mug. This small mercy felt important. The staff were exceedingly friendly and appeared to genuinely enjoy one another which gave the place good vibes. There was laughter. There was competence. No one looked trapped or defeated. No small feat in today's world. All in all this Starbucks achieves exactly what corporate sameness is aiming for. Predictable coffee. Pleasant people. A familiar room to get some work done. The only variable is the demolition derby taking place just beyond the doors. If they ever pave over that parking lot with common sense this place might earn another star.

The Starbucks has nice food amazing service and nice coffee. I'm going there again, went I have…read moremoney. The Ambience is amazing.

This cute place was right next to a dental office I was visiting and the aroma from their kitchen…read moreis what pulled me in and I'm glad it did. Such a unique and large space with seating on both sides (1 side is a coffee bar and the other is the kitchen). Their menu is so unique and they also have a "test kitchen" menu where they'll have creations from the kitchen that they make and if they're popular enough they make the big menu. Such a great concept. Their menu has so many delicious sounding items but I decided since it was my first time to try "staples" which was a sandwich and soup combo. The cheddar broccoli soup was spectacular! The flavor and heartiness won me over. I tried the pear and gouda panini as my 1/2 sandwich which was also quite tasty. Oh and my iced raspberry cheesecake cappuccino was my favorite! Soooooo dreamy. And the customer service was great too. The cashier was super patient with me as I took forever to review the menu and decide on what I wanted. I will definitely be back even though it isn't close to my home which says something. So happy I discovered this place.

I chose this place for a late afternoon lunch because we were in the area and the reviews were…read moregood- I ordered the Turkey with Brie on panini. The panini was nice and crisp on the outside and the turkey with melted Brie was really good. However, I never heard the end of it from my family. One asks me why the floor is so sticky, another complains the ventilation is not good and our clothes will smell like food...Chicken tastes dry....don't like creamy soup....don't like balsamic sauce, blah blah blah. Well, my turkey and Brie was delicious.

Went to P23 with a colleague. I had a dirty chai, and they had the strawberry matcha. Love the…read moreaesthetic and vibe of the shop. Various option and unique drinks. The server was both patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely visit again to try other menu options. You never know what you're going to get with chai's, and this was perfect since I don't like sweet drinks.

update: I went back and tried the taro milk tea. Great drink and service just like before. it also…read morehad significantly less ice, so that was great! note to keep in mind: all milk teas come with Boba included unless it has matcha. also all teas are made with oatmilk!

If you find yourself in Hamilton, New Jersey, hungry and in need of something that feels like a…read morewarm handshake and a full tank of gas, go to Deerpath Bagels & Burgers. They know what they're doing. I had an egg and pork roll breakfast wrap with cooper sharp cheese and potatoes. It was not simply good. It was built with care. Each bite made sense. The kind of sandwich that understands the human condition before noon, yet still works for brinner. I also got a half dozen buffalo wings. They arrived unapologetically. Crispy, tangy, just spicy enough to wake you up without starting a fight. They made me grateful for opposable thumbs. Now, as much as I enjoyed my food, my thirteen-year-old found it to be next level. He looked at the menu like it was designed in a lab specifically for him. Burgers. Hot dogs. Boba teas. Milkshakes. Breakfast all day. His eyes lit up like Christmas morning in July. He chose a jumbo chili hot dog and fried mac and cheese bites. He loved them both in a way that made me briefly worry he'd move into the restaurant. My father-in-law got the Greek Chicken Panini. He nodded. Smiled. Said it was very good. He doesn't say that often. It meant something. Most people come here for breakfast, and I can see why. But don't sleep on the rest of the menu. Lunch and dinner are equally worthy. This place understands what makes people happy and serves it without pretense. Five stars. No notes.

I noticed this place had so many great reviews, so I made the trip one weekend to stop by here…read more They have a lot of different options with fantastic bagels. Had a lox and cream cheese on a rainbow bagel, a BEC on a Jersey bagel and an avocado milk tea and everything was great. The lox was fresh and the bagel was nicely toasted. First time having a Jersey bagel and it was better than I expected, I think NYC has competition for the best BEC!

First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could…read moredefinitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service.

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the…read morefence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed).