I love this place! The coffee is amazing and so are their rice balls!! Great matcha as well!!

Although I know the Union area like the back of my hand, I saw a TikTok highlighting Ayala Coffee, which opened on Stuyvesant Avenue in December. I am so glad that I stopped into the Filipino-owned coffee shop, which boasts several menu items that infuse Filipino flavors and ingredients. Although the ube latte is one of the best-sellers, I decided to try the pandan latte, a latte with pandan milk made from pandan leaves and coconut milk. It was outstanding! The barista was very friendly and my drink was quickly made. The cafe was bustling on a Thursday afternoon, but I would love to return and enjoy the indoor cafe experience next time. Also, street parking is limited, but there are a few free public parking lots within a few minutes' walk of the cafe. read more

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A MUST HAVE This Filipino coffee shop is nothing short of amazing! I've had my eye on this place for quite a while & it was worth the 20 minute drive. Everything I had was absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly & helpful. The shop was super clean & decorated very nice. I tried the Iced Ube Matcha Latte which was a 10/10 best matcha I've had so far. The hot ube latte with a shot of expresso was perfect. The Ube champorado croissant was DELICIOUS, felt heavy because of the ube filling but the croissant was super light & buttery! The breakfast sandwiches were spectacular, served on ube potato roll. Everything was packed with flavor, cooked to the perfect temperature. If I lived closer I would stop here everyday. If you live in the area this will easily become one of your go to spots. If you don't, this is well worth a 45 min- 1 hour drive. The only downside is it's a little difficult to find parking but with city parking lots a couple blocks way and side streets galore this is worth the extra time you spend looking for parking. read more

Ayala Coffee - Ube matcha latte, Ube Latte with espresso, Spamganisa breakfast Sandwich, Tocino Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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I really like this place and always thought they had the best coffee in Union! However, my last two experiences have been below average. I spent 30 minutes to order a latte because their supply chain logistics aren't nailed down. The flow of the line is backwards, so you're cutting through the line to get your drink! Their vanilla latte is undrinkably sweet and the regular latte I ordered is burning hot. read more

I am local to Union and finally got the chance to go to Ayala and I am so glad I did! I have had ube lattes at a few cafes but Ayala's is the best. Perfectly balanced the coffee and ube. My pork croquettes was also very good and my only disappointment was that I did not order more! I look forward to coming back and trying more of the many unique foods and drinks on the menu. read more

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Cute coffee shop set up with great prices and great flavors. I got the strawberry and blueberry matcha and absolutely loved both. The matcha was the perfect vibrant deep green and the syrups were so flavorful as well. Ordering was quick simple and easy. Highly recommend read more

Ayala Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Visited Ayala Coffee and enjoyed a really nice experience. I had the jasmine vanilla latte, which was delicious and unique, and my dad had a cappuccino that he really liked. The service was good and the staff was friendly. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but the quality and atmosphere made it a pleasant stop. read more

Love this little coffee shop. Definitely a great place to stop if you're looking to try Ube pastries. Their coffee is fresh and phenomenal. read more

I've visited them before when they were in the old location this my first time in the new location and love it. The space is so cute and beautifully set up. I got the Ube crossaints vanilla latte and pandan matching we enjoyed everything. Staff was friendly too read more

I discovered this coffee shop from google a few months ago because I like trying new coffee shops. Since my first time going, I've been OBSESSED with this place. I am literally there almost every weekend. My go to drinks right now are the pandan latte and ube blueberry latte but when I first went they had a turon latte and it was AMAZING. Their pastries- spectacular. I love their ube crossaint and their strawberry matcha croissant. I don't even know how they come up with these drinks because every new drink or dessert they create never disappoints. This coffee shop is literally one of the BEST in Jersey and one of the best I've had in my life! TOP TIER. This place is about 1/2 hour from where I live but I really don't care because it is 100% worth the drive. I've been putting on my friends to Ayala and it's always been phenomenal feedback as well. Also the inside of the coffee shop is so aesthetically pleasing. I'm in love with the design! read more

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This place is so cute and the food is delicious! I went with my daughter during the week and ordered the chicken and waffles and I can't remember my drink - I believe a matcha. Both were very good! The chicken was flavorful and the waffle had the right balance of crispiness and softness. Overall a great experience and I will be returning. read more

Ayala's new location is a huge upgrade from their previous one. I am consistently coming back to Ayala for their Filipino-inspired coffees. Definitely try the Cassava Latte; creamy and great coconut flavor. When it comes to their food, I still think they're trying to find their footing. No way am I a professional; the pastries are great. Their hot foods sometimes disappoint me: I think most recently there was a sinigang croquette. I wish the "sourness" of the dish didn't come from the dip itself, but was somehow infused. Tons of parking, and we love when they host evening events. Overall, I will definitely continue to come and support Ayala Coffee. read more

My friend and I visited this coffee shop on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We both ordered small iced vanilla lattes, and they were absolutely terrible. After taking just one sip, we immediately brought the drinks back to the counter. My friend politely explained to the staff that the lattes did not taste good and asked if they could remake them without vanilla. Although the workers agreed to remake the drinks, they informed us that we would be charged again for the replacements. I was very confused as to why we would need to pay extra to remake drinks that we had just purchased and were clearly unhappy with. After already spending $14.39, I declined the offer. Customer service should be a priority, especially when customers are dissatisfied with their order. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not recommend this place to others. read more

Their cheeseburger was pretty good especially with the ube bun, drinks are amazing! Only issue with this cafe is the chaos for when you're grabbing the drinks where the line forms up having to zigzag through people! People occupying the limited amount of tables when they aren't even eating or drinking(guessing they are friends of the owners. read more

Amazing coffee shop. Get there early because the line goes out the door! But it's totally worth it! They're so friendly when they took our order and when we sat down it was at our table instantly. Ok not instantly but pretty fast. I had the ube latte hot large with one shot of espresso. Next time I need to get a double or triple shot. Just my personal preference. And then I also have a sparkling iced green tea calamansi flavor. So refreshing after all these heat waves we've been having this summer. The for my breakfast I had the Tocino breakfast sandwich. Seasoned to perfection and so delicious with the fried egg and hash brown. I also asked for hot sauce and vinegar. Perfection. And for dessert I had the caramelized honey butter toast. Sweet but not too sweet. Went perfect with my latte. It is a beautiful location but it's a little cramped in there. Maybe some outdoor seating would help. Make some more room in there. I'll definitely be back to try even more of their offerings. Keep up the great work!!!! I highly recommend Ayala coffee. read more

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My last Philippine cuisine came (almost) straight from the source, as I was in the neighboring country of South Korea. This new coffee/food shop brings fond memories of authentic Philippine flavors, because they are. Not an imitation or attempt, but a successful geographic infusion of Philippine deliciousness into North New Jersey. I'll be back every time I am in town, and by the way, the Bistek burger is absolutely amazing. I highly look forward to trying everything you have eventually! Fair prices + delicious food/coffee + clean store = Ayala Coffee read more

I HONESTLY wanted to support my Filipinos and love this place as much as I loved the OG location but I just didn't. Don't get me wrong, aesthetically, the design is GORGEOUS. Modern Filipino chic. From the bamboo decor to the gold reusable utensils. Every detail thought out. A feast for my eyes. BUT where they go wrong, imo, is the customer service. The only one smiling was the guy taking the orders. He and his wife are the owners. And maybe they were overwhelmed with non-stop orders, but they should still understand that their spirit makes a difference and it radiates. Another thing that put me off was the copycat Kasama breakfast sammies. No one likes a biter. IN ANY CASE, my Matcha Latte was good. The Ensaymada Cruffin EVEN BETTER. And my to-go Chocolate Banana Que Cruffin THE BEST!!! Prices for the pastries are over the top but damn, those cruffins are worth it!!! read more

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The food menu at Ayala is just as inspired as their drinks have always been. The farroz caldo? FIRE. The corned beef & tocino breakfast sandwiches? Amazing. The new tortang talong toast? A FEAST FOR THE SENSES. I don't drink coffee but I'm obsessed with their matcha lattes with leche flan and (seasonal) fig cardamom syrups...the tastiest drinks around. Love this place so much. read more

we went at 3 pm so they were sold out of a lot of the things I wanted to try! :( but I got the ube latte w/ espresso and it was delicious. Was worried it was going to be too sweet but it had a good balance of the sweet ube flavor and the bitter espresso. Their croissant is one of the best I've ever had. Vibes were great! read more

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Coffee was great as well for the service! I had an honey nut ayala-o latte and a turon croissant and it was great. Def coming back read more

Honestly mad I only discovered this when on vacation because I probably won't ever get to return. I am a sucker for a fancy coffee and Ayala has such unique offerings. I got a fruity seltzer based drink with espresso and it was amazing. They also offer matcha which we tried their season matcha with cantaloupe, also 10/10. It's a super cute shop, though we got our drinks to go. If I ever make my way back to Union, I will be back. read more

Have visited ayala at their previous location as well. Their ube latte is the best! Came over to pick up the valentines ube cake. I was hoping the new location will have more space but it was not much bigger and still very full. read more

Have visited ayala at their previous location as well. Their ube latte is the best! Came over to pick up the valentines ube cake. I was hoping the new location will have more space, but it was not much bigger and still very full. Service was okay. read more

I love coming here and their house-made spam sandwich is delicious with ube latte! Cool place too! read more

Ayala Coffee - House made spam sandwich with egg! - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Ambiance was very good and loved the lates we got. 10/10. Food was delicious and service was nice too. Very cramped on Sunday's but that's expected everywhere when food and coffee is good. I ordered more than just this. I had the Ube late with espresso shot, my husband had the matcha, and my daughter had the pandan late without espresso delicious!! read more

Ayala Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Food is great, drinks are unique and nice! It's just a bummer when they make you feel uncomfortable for sitting down or something. We kept getting stares and whispers among themselves that made us feel very self conscious and we left right after getting our order instead of staying as we originally planned (it's such a nicely designed space!!!! read more

Delicious and adorable cafe! I got the leche flan latte and my boyfriend got the ube latte. Both drinks were extremely creamy and flavorful, definitely a little on the sweet side (but that's how we prefer them). Can't wait to go back and try more drinks! read more

Ayala Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I had the luxury of trying the Cornbeef sandwich and it was beyond my expectations. I enjoyed the Matcha!!! I will definitely be back!!

I had this place saved for a while and was excited to finally visit, especially with their expanded space and seating. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. When I walked in, there were only 2-3 other customers waiting, yet no one was taking orders. Three employees were behind the bar--one making drinks, while the roles of the other two were unclear. Despite the low foot traffic, I waited about 15 minutes to order. As a crowd started forming, another worker finally stepped in to take orders. While drink preparation was quick, the pickup process was chaotic since the counter is positioned in the middle of the ordering line. They've introduced a waiting area, which I appreciate, but the setup still feels inefficient. I ordered a jasmine vanilla latte, but it tasted more like sweetened milk with barely any espresso. The cassava latte was decent but nothing special. I also got an ube croissant, which they forgot about--I had to remind them 10-15 minutes later. Thankfully, the croissant was the highlight of my visit and almost made up for the hassle. I originally came here to work based on reviews praising it as a good spot, but I found the disorganization distracting, and seating was quite limited. I'd recommend this place for takeout or an early visit if you're just grabbing a table to eat or chat with a friend. Overall, the cafe has potential with its beautiful interior and thoughtfully crafted menu, but the operational issues took away from the experience. I won't go out of my way to return, but if I'm in the area and it's empty, I'd stop by for a drink and pastry. read more

The best coffee shop around and one of the best in the state. Whenever I am in the area I make sure to stop by for an Ube latte or one of their other amazing drinks. Looking forward to try all the new food options as well. read more

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First time trying this place as we were passing through the area. We came later in the day so some items we wanted to try were sold out, sadly. We got the ube latte with an espresso shot. I'm not sure if I have this right, what is a bit confusing is that some drinks are called lattes but you have to add espresso to add coffee in it? Unclear why it's called a latte if there's no coffee. Thought the ube flavor was good, but not enough caffeine for the size of the drink, probs could have done with another shot of espresso relative to the ube and milk. Not sure if it was because customers in front of us had a ton of questions, but there were about 7-8 people ahead of us and it took us about 35-40 minutes from getting in line to getting our order. read more

Customer service could be better but they work well under pressure. Ambiance is nice love the look.

Went here with my bestie this past weekend! Sadly I did not get to stay for long but the vibe was very chill with a calming ambiance and a friendly and attentive staff. Seating was kind of limited so keep that in mind, we might have come at a busy time. I had the leche flan latte which was delightful and my friend had the cassava latte which she liked a lot. If you come here definitely try the Spamganisa breakfast sandwich, I cannot express how delicious it was, I am still thinking about it a week later. read more

I just can't say more amazing things about Ayala. My only complaint, it's so busy!! The expanded but need to expand, again! I love the different coffees and the Ube is by far the best! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Ayala Coffee - Breakfast sandwich and the La leche flan coffee - Cafes Near Me - Union, New Jersey

This is my favorite coffee shop ever. The consistency in their drinks is unmatched. They put quality first in ever drink they serve and they're pastry items are also awesome. I've been coming to this coffee shop since they had their small store front. Amazing staff that gets too know their customers that consistently walk through their doors. Thanks Ayala for my caffeine pick me ups! read more