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    Black Drop Coffee

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Iced vanilla latte

    Perfect vanilla iced latte. Not too sweet and made with the perfect amount of milk. I love a strong latte.

    Lisa P.

    Great coffee place! They make an awesome cappuccino and their desserts - especially the chocolate cookie - are all very good.

    Deb A.

    I like the honey drop hot coffee over the mocha. Honey drop is not too sweet and the cinnamon spice does not take over the aroma of the Italian roast coffee. In contrast with the mocha coffee, The chocolate flavor is stronger in coffee so I almost couldn't taste the coffee in it. Overall, it's worth the trip. Taste a lot better and less sweet compared to starbucks

    Vanilla Bean Latte
    Damanpreet K.

    This independently owned cafe is in the heart of scotch plains downtown and serves one of the finest coffee in NJ. We had the pleasure of grabbing a few cuppas and snacks on a lazy afternoon. You can easily park street side either in front or the back side of the cafe. They have ample indoor and outdoor dining space, and social distancing norms and protocols are followed rigorously. Indoor are aesthetic and the vibe is pretty cool. If you want to work out of the cafe they have a designated area that is quiet. We were pleasantly greeted by the barista as we seek her advise on what are some of the featured drinks. We usually do our research before and were interested in lavender latte and vanilla bean latte. As far the food was concerned the avo toast is a must have along with the spinach and feta croissant. At this point we should just rank avocado toasts in and around central jersey. We ended up getting the vanilla bean latte, lavender latte and the nolita nectar. They have all milk options- from oat to almond. Vanilla bean latte made with home made vanilla syrup is a winner! It needs no sugar as the homemade vanilla syrup spread its magic. The nolita nectar is the cold brew that you would fall in love with. It has a hint of ginger along with peach and on top some bubbly! They have plenty of bottled drinks and treats for kids that will keep them busy. Ours loved their chocolate chunk cookie! We didn't get to try the waffle shots, however thats for our next trip ;-)

    Iced vanilla bean latte
    Selena Y.

    Vanilla iced latte was alright, it tasted rather watered down and I was hoping for a bit of a stronger coffee/espresso base. There's a nice indoor space and a few tables outdoor, if you'd like to get some work done.

    Chai latte
    Kaya E.

    A really nice, aesthetically pleasing coffee shop in downtown Scotch Plains. Upon arrival, the ambience didn't feel very warm and welcoming. I didn't feel like the baristas were very friendly. I ordered a small iced dirty chai latte and thought it was a bit pricey but tasted pretty good. I sat inside at one of their tables and a charger was easily accessible as I was getting work done. The outside seating came in handy because it got very busy and customers were often looking for an open seat. During the morning hours the coffee shop was very loud with people gathering to chat and interviews going on but it got quieter around 12/1 pm. I'll stop in again to try more items soon, thank you for the chai!

    Roxanne O.

    It was okay. I had high expectations for the spinach and feta croissant but it tasted like a Belgian waffle. Not buttery and flaky but more chewy.

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    Natalia R.

    This place has incredible coffee! I can be a particularly harsh critic when it comes my espresso drinks. I choose coffee shops that don't cater to the "starbucks lovers" of the world who know literally nothing about coffee and who think a macchiato is a large sugary drink with such hot milk that it burns your mouth upon sipping. My kind of coffee shop knows their way around a La Marzocco, has the most incredible roasts, had real passion for their coffee and their shop aesthetic, can dial in like a pro, and can steam microfoam to a perfectly drinkable temperature. This place checked all the boxes and recognize the importance of all the elements needed to pull perfect espresso. BTW they get their water from Italy. At Black Drop Coffee, I had a beautiful 2oz macchiato and a short cortado (no more than 3.5oz for this coffee aficionado TYVM) which featured a special Single Origin Honduras roast by Good Life coffee roasters and MAN was it delicious!!! Both coffees were delicious. My macchiato was smooth, rich (a darker roast for sure) and had subtle woody undertones. Reminded me a bit of the Hayes Valley espresso from Blue bottle. The Honduras was EXCEPTIONAL!! First sip was glowing with notes of blueberry!! So smooth, so incredible!!

    Iced Chai Latte, Salted Hudson
    Kiera J.

    I heard about this place from a family member and decided to try it this morning. It's a brand new spot where Salon 4 used to be. We parked in the back lot and new immediately where it was because of the people sitting outside and chatting at little tables. We got 3 large drinks - 2 Salted Hudson and an Iced Chai - they were all amazing. The inside is so cute and aesthetic. There's also ample seating for when things return back to normal. Overall it was a great experience, they literally just opened (a week ago?) so definitely give it a try if you're in the Scotch Plains area.

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    Great service! The red currant ice tea needs to be bottled so I can buy it in bulk!!! Love the avo toast too - so delish!

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    decent coffee. nice staff. clean space. nothing special. did not know where they roasted the coffee. quick, simple, easy, enjoyable.

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    Damn good coffee with wonderful local owners. Love the egg sandy too. Seasonal drinks are always good treats too.

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    5 years ago

    Excellent addition to the town. Really great beans ... Expertly done latte and cappuccino.

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    Is this coffee shop good for working? Looking forward to checking the place out!

    I would say yes. They have several regular tables and also comfy chairs with small tables you can use as a desk

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    I really want to like this place but sadly, I generally get a Regina George vibe. I doubt it's…read moreintentional which is why it's worth a conversation. I come here only on Sunday mornings and often, when there is usually no line. For two years I have been doing this , I have received ZERO eye contact, no warmth, no engagement from this shift's crew--until today. That's why it mattered when one Asian barista this morning (who wasn't the one to take my order) warmly looked at me, smiled, and said something kind. It came right after her coworker placed my drink down, mumbled my name, and they turned their back on me when I thanked them -- but weren't doing anything else! Same energy when they took my order minutes earlier even when I was the only person in line. Like I owe them a favor for being at their counter! I've watched them and their colleagues treat me this way consistently. Mind you, I either only order a latte, a matcha, or a pastry. The worst part is that this treatment feels selective. I''ve seen this same crew be friendly, laugh, and engage with other customers--but from what I've seen for 2 years is that it seems only a certain type of walk-in gets this reception. It suck's to be flatly received and then notice the person behind me get a smile and a conversation, even if it's obvious that they're not a regular here ... at least not on Sundays. :) Again, thank you to that barista who broke the pattern for me today because I finally felt seen. I added a 3rd star out of gratitude. :) If you've found this crew non-selectively friendly, I'd genuinely like to know what day you come--because my Sunday morning experience has been consistently selective. I choose to be optimistic. And to management, let's talk about this.

    Very overpriced drinks with terrible, stale pastries. I don't drink coffee. Their teas are very…read moreAmericanised. Sometimes I look for a good green tea and the only green tea they have has fruit in it. Matcha isn't good. It's on par with Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks Matcha. I had the Matcha strawberry drink and it was too sweet. Good luck finding a seat that isn't occupied by high school students using this place as a study session.

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