Visiting my old neighborhood and having some coffee at my go to place when I was here 8 years ago…read more Track 5 still has the vibe and coffee amazing!!

Just wanted to post again about how cute Track 5 is during the holidays. I've been here countless…read moretimes and really enjoy it so much. Would Definitely recommend for a holiday latte!

I stopped into their newly opened brick and mortar shop on Westfield Ave. Warm and inviting front…read moreof the building was occupied by a big seating area, beyond which was a smaller seating area. The service counter is towards the back. I had an iced caramel pecan latte - the well roasted coffee flavor came through nicely, balanced with the not too sweet caramel / pecan flavor. I also had the eggplant sandwich - fresh bread, well breaded and seasoned eggplant, good cheese and roasted pepper. They are known for coffee roasting - plenty of unique blends and single origin available. Will try next time. They have a cooler with snacks and some bottled beverages. Service was friendly, excellent. They have an outdoor patio which will be nice in warmer weather. Small lot in the back, but lots of street parking also. Give them a try!

Went to their new storefront on Westfield Ave in Scotch Plains and will DEFINITELY be back!! The…read morebrown sugar cinnamon latte was perfectly spiced and sweet and the pumpkin spice latte was warm and delicious! The seating area was spacious and perfect for sipping or working. The service was friendly and patient while we browsed the menu. Next time, I'd love to try the food!

My father and I stopped here to grab a bite to eat . He had the tuna sandwich he said that was very…read moregood. I decided to get the green smoothie, I was a bit disappointed it didnt included any real fruit in it . It just had a mixed green juice and then ice. If I knew that I wouldnt had gotten it. Plus the prices for the smoothie was very expensive for it just to be a juice and no fruit. The women at the counter was extremely nice and very accommodating. Other then that nothing too exciting at this Cafe.

$25 for two underwhelming breakfast sandwiches. Soggy and chintzy with protein…read more The Taylor ham was $11 and two ultra thin slices. The bread was soggy. It lacked seasoning. The bacon sandwich I paid for extra bacon and I wonder what a regular bacon has; two slices? The eggs were tasteless and again bread lifeless. The staff were nice. It's a hard no for me. I won't be back

What an amazing cafe! I love supporting local businesses, even if it's a little bit of a drive. The…read morespace is warm, inviting, and had plenty of places to sit. The staff were friendly and our drinks came out quickly! The carrot cake latte I had was truly indulgent. The coffee itself wasn't too sweet and had a delicious cinnamon flavor, but the cream cheese topping situation was out of this world! I wish I could get this all year round, but it's probably best I don't. I can't wait to see what other seasonal specials Alonso's has to offer!

Some of the best coffee in the area, hands down. Coffee is delish. Flavors are always on point and…read morestaff is always super nice. Place is always clean!! Easily in my top 3 coffee spots around the area AND their matcha is also fire. Try the winter berry syrup with their matcha while its in season. ALSSOO they have breakfast burritos available which always come in clutch when rushing to/from the gym nearby

Amazing, finally great coffee in Westfield! You choose your own blend of the day, usually three…read moredelectable choices (can't go wrong). This is the only local cafe that roasts their own beans and the taste is the proof. Don't forget to check out the merch, it's kinda fun and a tad irreverent. Staff will welcome you here! Bad Bunny be damn!

Coffee good staff is sweet …read more Service needs to be quicker. Felt bad potential customers left. Coffee good

Palmas is a fairly recent addition to downtown Cranford, but I had heard about it on TikTok. I…read moreloved walking into the Salvadoran-owned cafe as it felt very warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and offered great suggestions. Although it was very busy on Saturday afternoon, I was happy to find a few seats available with the background music at the perfect, conversational volume. I only came in to order coffee, but seeing all those delicious pastries and baked goods made me almost change my mind. There were several winter specials available, so I decided to try the dulce de leche latte. I really enjoyed it since it was bold and strong, but had a smooth, sweet finish. There were many tasty-sounding latte choices such as horchata, tiramisu, and the golden palms latte, which is made of turmeric. I look forward to trying one of those the next time that I return.

Went in here because my usual coffee spot across the street that I drove 25 minutes for is closed…read morefor New Year's Day. Shout out to Palmas Cafe for being open! I ordered three fried empanadas (two chicken and one beef). they were okay - the crust is a bit different than I'm used to, but maybe the empanadas I typically have are baked. Also seemed to be more potato than meat in the beef one. The Americano coffee is awful. It gives mostly hot water with a hint of coffee flavor. I tossed it and didn't complain. Granted it's a cafe and not a coffee shop, but it's coffee! They have a plethora of other drinks that may be worth trying, but i will never order coffee here again. The decor inside is nice Also note, this is mostly a beverage and snack place. Very little food on the menu.

Breakfast of champions: cheese bread + Guaraná. If you know,…read moreyou know. I've tried a bunch of things here over time and it's always good no misses. Today was pão de queijo doing what pão de queijo does best: warm, cheesy, dangerous if you plan on sharing (you won't). Washed it down with a Guaraná because coffee is optional when Brazilian soda is involved. Small place, but super comfortable. They've got a few tables where you can actually sit, chill, and enjoy your food instead of inhaling it in your car... though both options are valid. Shoutout to the staff, genuinely nice people, every time. You can tell they care about what they're serving and the vibe in the place. Simple setup, great food, good energy. Always a solid experience and absolutely worth stopping in. Will continue to come back and pretend this counts as a balanced breakfast.

Love this casual local Portuguese cafe for breakfast, easy lunches, and pastries. Top go-to's are…read moretheir breakfast sandwiches and pastries like cheesy bread or empanadas. Their coffee is also good, and I always get a galao (latte) when I stop by. Personally, the pastel de nata (Portuguese egg tart) is just a tad bit too sweet for me, but it still hits the spot if I'm craving. Looking forward to trying more of their lunch options!

Thank goodness, that I took the time to visit Almost Home General down in Westfield. It is a GEM…read moreand let me recommend it before I even start the review. Almost Home is a trendy cafe that has gorgeous wall decor, a comfy couch (if you want to enjoy your order without a table meal), and incredible food. They also have an adjacent parking lot, which was justifiably packed. Our Server was Maddie and she did an exceptional job throughout the entire meal. She gave appreciated recommendations and her coworkers kept us comfortable and satiated. All three of the beverages were nicely presented and thoroughly enjoyed: Pistachio Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and a Shaken Espresso. Personally, the Shaken Espresso was VERY GOOD. It was served in a tall glass and the cinnamon, once stirred throughout the entire glass, elevated the taste to deliciousness. Now, onto the entrees: Blueberry Pancakes (two buttermilk pancakes, topped with blueberry compote, whipped ricotta, and powered sugar). I was told, that these were the best pancakes they've ever had. My entree was the Ricotta Toast (house whipped ricotta, topped with roasted tomatoes, local NJ honey, and balsamic glaze). This was my first time having Ricotta Toast and it was better than any other Avocado Toast I've ever had. The ricotta was smooth, creamy, and the glaze gave every bite a pleasantly sweet addition to the already delectable selection. Almost Home General has skyrocketed to the top of my breakfast/brunch options and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT, again. If Westfield is too far, they have other locations (Westwood, Jersey City, and Lincroft). Oh, and btw, they all have Google ratings of 4.5 and above. Nuff said.

Stopped in the other morning to try out Almost Home General after seeing so many posts…read more To start, place is very cute with loads of seating. Staff were very kind and very helpful!! They provided suggestions which I love. Ordered an iced log cabin. Loved the drink!! Only downside, even though it was iced, felt like warm. It was delicious regardless. Just felt like more ice was needed. Loved the positive sayings on the cups. Needed it that morning! Ordered an OG breakfast sandwich and that was delicious. Little pricy, but filling. Overall enjoyed it and will be back to try more!

Jacava has been around for a year or so, a review is long overdue!…read more The protein shakes are good, thick and flavorful- I would consider them as much a meal replacement as post- workout. The protein waffles are also good, be mindful of toppings if you are not looking to make it your cheat meal as well Protein Donuts are good, gluten free banana muffin that I was lucky enough to get straight from the oven was amazing. Americanos and lattes (regular, not protein) are robust and good sipping for a while. Staff is great, owner is very friendly. Always looking to support independent businesses especially veteran owned. My WFH days include a stop in. Sign up for rewards too!

This review is for their online/shipping orders. Very pleased with offerings- we used to live in…read moreWestfield and stopped by often. Nice to be able to order cookies. Very easy ordering process, recently ordered assorted cookies for Valentine's Day. Order was packaged securely, cookies were very fresh and everyone was happy to see the familiar Bovella's box of treats on our kitchen counter. Fudge filled American butter cookies and rainbow cookies are still our family's favorite!

Passed by this place countless times since it's on a main Street in downtown Westfield and finally…read moremade it in with my family on a Saturday morning. We were greeted as soon as we walked in... and then I quickly realized there were THREE people behind the counter. We were the only ones there for a few moments before another family walked in behind us. They had gone there before so generally knew what they wanted. Me? Not so much. Despite how many people were working at the time, there were no explanations or help... but they do respond to questions. They have a few small tables but it's a relatively small store. There are display cases filled with cookies, pastries, cupcakes, and cakes. Lots of character in there, but nothing is labeled and there are no prices other than the cookies (they're purchased by weight... 1 lb is 10 cookies). I sort of ran with it, but since I don't know the names of half the items, this will be a more general review. I grabbed a lobster tail and a sfogliatelle. They look similar at first glance... but when I asked, they are definitely NOT the same thing. In fact, she sounded a bit offended I asked. Hahaha. She mentioned something about the sfogliatelle being baked? It also comes in two sizes and I got the large. I later ate them and... I'm not too sure what the difference is because they're similar in shape. The lobster tail seems to be a flaky pastry that was cut in half and the cream piped in. The sfogliatelle was not cut but it was filled as well and I'm pretty sure they added orange zest to it... I liked that. The lobster tail didn't have any citrus that I remembered. I enjoyed them... but we ate them the next day. They weren't the crispiest then. Also got two large cannoli's filled with the regular cream. Plus a cream puff filled with "custard" (you can opt for ricotta instead). And an interesting beige white tart and a teeny fruit tart (I actually wanted the bigger fruit tart but they got the mini one instead... I didn't notice until we got home since everything is packed behind the counter). Cannolis were pretty good! Lots of cream and the shells were still crisp, but you could taste the oil since they're deep fried. I should have gotten the smaller size so the proportions would have been more balanced. The cream puff was a cream puff? Nice and light with the thick filling inside that wasn't too sweet. The fruit tart was good with a standard sweet tart shortbread crust. The mystery lattice tart thing was good as well! Not sweet and had very interesting flavors... fairly certain almonds were a part of it. Probably a version of frangipane? My daughter got a Spider-Man cupcake. Their cupcakes have a thin icing type topping instead of your typical piped frosting on top. They're also filled with a buttery frosting that isn't too sweet! I was pleasantly surprised. I was apprehensive when she was adamant on getting that cupcake because they're often overly sweet. I would like to note that a lot of their creams/custard filled goodies use the same filling. And it's not what I expected. Custard, it said. The filling was definitely more dense, not too sweet (a great thing), but also slightly grainy. I can't say they were eggy and they were far from the consistency of pudding. I'm thinking they might be ricotta based? The most loose "filling" we ate was probably the cannoli cream. Overall, I'm not sure exactly what I ate since they never really went the extra step or elaborated when I asked questions. Very to the point for a group of teenagers who were behind the counter. They were nice? But sort of uninterested. They seemed a little more enthusiastic about the other family. Oh yes. I also ordered a coffee for my husband... which wasn't rung up. I went back wondering where it was and it turns out it was forgotten about but we did eventually get it. He got a large and it is a HUGE cup. So... the goodies were pretty good. I was surprised in several ways - the fact I'm not too sure what I ordered and that they were perfectly sweet. But I found service lacking a bit. I will likely go back again if I'm in the area but I'd probably be just as clueless. We would have tried the goodies there and stayed longer but one of my kids has multiple food allergies and the place doesn't seem great for that (or for non-regulars) so we ate them later when our kid could have something as well. The pastries ended up being about $4-5 each and the cupcake was $4.50 - so the total adds up FAST. There is an automatic 3.75% service charge that was added on... not sure what that's about? The total was about $40 at the end, not including tip. My rating is a 3 because though I generally enjoyed the treats I got, I have mixed feelings due to the experience on this first visit as a whole. I'm hoping my future visits will be better.