After many trips to Metuchen and lots of walks up and down Main St, I finally stopped in to try Bread Awakening! I am usually on the hunt for a cafe where I can stay awhile and get some work done, and while this spot may not be perfect for that exact reason, I am still so happy to have this added to my list of great Metuchen spots. A coworker and I grabbed a table outside on a beautiful day, ordered some food, and while those were coming out, got to work. The waitress was lovely and got us the wifi password no problem. It worked perfectly even outside. The menu is such a wonderful mix of traditional breakfast and lunch items as well as some delicious looking, sounding (and tasting) Mexican dishes. I got the Balsamico wrap which was grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and sundried tomato pesto. It was DELICIOUS but much cheesier and decadent than I expected. I managed to get through half. It comes with either home fries or a salad and I of course went the home fries route. So so yummy. Those did not make it to the doggie bag. The space is big with lots of tables both inside and out. The service is wonderful and quick and the food is fantastic. Give them a try! read more

Brewed Awakening - 26. Balsamico - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Food was fine overall. I ordered the pisa panini with a side potatoes. The sandwich tasted good overall, but the bread got pretty soggy because it was in the foil and the bread was thin. I also thought the potatoes were seasoned very heavily with an unfamiliar spice that I can't quite name, but I didn't think it went well with my sandwich. The red velvet pancakes were a bit too sweet, but my friends seemed to enjoy the omelette and red velvet pancakes overall! Service was also quick and very friendly. read more

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Brewed Awakening has a nice location and a cozy atmosphere, but the overall experience needs improvement. The kitchen is small, and it feels like they're understaffed -- which affects both service and the opportunity to upsell meals or drinks. We waited for a table, as did several others, but when one opened up outside, a couple seated themselves and the staff just let it slide, even though others were clearly waiting. On top of that, we were charged for toast even though it was supposed to be included with the meal. It's a small detail, but it speaks to the need for better attention to both service and billing. With more staffing and better management of the dining experience, this place could really shine. read more

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Ambiance: Really cozy and warm place with vibrant decor. I loved the large pieces of wall art. Food: Caramel Chiller (4/5), Latte (4/5), Canella Berry Waffle (5/5), Eggs Bendict w/ fries (3/5). The eggs benedict was okay (better with Hollandaise Sauce and Ketchup) and came with a side of fries. However these fries were actually just soft and small potato slices, which was disappointing. Service: We were greeted by friendly staff and were seated in ~20 minutes. Our server was super friendly, professional, and helped with recommendations. read more

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I went to Brewed Awakening with my boyfriend, and this place was fantastic! The moment we walked in, we were seated right away. The atmosphere was calm and cozy, and the service was prompt. our server was extremely nice and attentive the entire time. We started with a chai matcha and an iced coffee, then ordered a strawberry banana smoothie and a mango smoothie. For food, we had the chorizo la papa and the bacon, egg, and French toast. Everything was absolutely delicious! The food came out quickly, everything was fresh, and the flavors were perfect. We left completely satisfied. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food, great drinks, and friendly service. read more

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Went to Brewed Awakening after looking for breakfast spots in Metuchen. Service was pretty quick, as we were seated immediately. Our waiter was kind and attentive throughout our meal. I got the huevos rancheros, and they were phenomenal. The chorizo was seasoned to perfection, and paired perfectly with the fried egg and tortilla. It was also served with home fries. I would definitely recommend ordering something off the Mexican breakfast menu, which includes the huevos rancheros. The place has a small, cozy vibe which is great for a casual breakfast or brunch. 5/5! read more

Brewed Awakening - C. Huevos Rancheros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Stopped in for a coffee and I got the Iced Caramel Latte. I didn't see the Specials right away or else I would have definitely tried the red velvet! Overall, great quality and great service experience. Has ample seating area if you want to dine in or just get some work done. read more

While in Metuchen today I came across this establishment for a quick bite to eat. I also noticed the frozen matcha sign outside so of course had to try. We were greeted and we opted to sit outside on this beautiful day. I didn't really get a good look inside however seemed to be a good amount of people there also while we were outside people were definitely coming in. The service was good and the outside seating was good. We opted to split something and when it came out our server put it on two separate plates which was nice I appreciated that. The food was good. Chicken panini and some home fries. They also have a pretty decent menu from what I saw. If you are in the area definitely check them out. read more

Brewed Awakening - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Heyyyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyys! What a great spot, we had the pleasure of sitting outside. The owner is a true delight. Our server Gabriel was very polite, attentive. We started with a pistacho and spicy Brown sugar latte-very yum! Let's get to the eats we opted for a goat cheese omelette with toast, a chicken and eggplant panini and a chicken Cesar wrap add bacon. Overall the food was good, the vibe was perfect for a Sunday breakfast with a lil piece on Metuchen. Let's eat!! read more

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Cute interior with plenty of seating. BUT what stood out most was the horrible service. It was extremelyyyyy slow. We waited ~45 minutes for our food and the restaurant was maybe 50% full. The waiter had an attitude too. My brother is allergic to walnuts and when my mom asked him, double checking if the walnuts were on the side, he said "I mean, you can look at it and not see any." He also didn't come to check in on us or refill our waters. Then when we specifically asked for more water, he grabbed a pitcher from ANOTHER TABLE and put it on our table. Like what??! I got an iced flat white with oat milk (extra 0.75 for alternative milk) and it was okay. Big cup, but a little too creamy for my taste. Food was pretty good and decent portion sizes. They put a lot of pesto on the panini though the side of home fries was pretty dismal. The home fries were also overcooked/mushy and bland. The balsamic glaze that came with the salad tasted a bit strange but the pepper sauce on the table was good. There was a good amount of chicken in the salad and the cranberries/walnuts were nice toppings. Will likely not be back due to how poor the service is. I've never deducted two stars for service before but it was absolutely abysmal. read more

Brewed Awakening - 37.Orinetal Chicken & Walnut Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Finally making a review because WOW they fire. Awesome service and food for dine in . But literally always fast coffee and it's Easter Sunday. Place is aesthetic as well. They made the coffee in front of my while i was ordering literally did not even have time to go on my phone they made it so fast was expecting to wait a few minutes because I was waiting for food down the street as well (shoutout Bonneys they fire too), but I didnt even get a chance to BREATHE it was that fast. So many Chai options and coffee flavors. Coffee was awesome and just right even after mentioning adjustments. read more

This place has changed for the better. It's in the heart of Metuchen township. My to go place. I will say that perhaps it's under new management. They did a great job with a little uplift. They have outdoor dining. Varieties of bkfts and lunch options. Good ambiance and inviting. Young crew as servers which is nice to see. Keeps them off the streets and value their responsibilities as a young adult. Service in overall was great. Bkfts was tasty. But their flavored lattes are tasty congratulations on the new and improve brewed awakening. Street parking read more

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Brewed Awakening was a blessing in disguise. We stumbled upon this place after trying to visit the busy restaurant around the corner. Their wait was non-existent for a table of 9 so we figured to try another place and we luckily got a table at brewed awakening. They were able to accommodate us as a party of 9. The place is a bit small, but I think it's supposed to be a small cafe. They have a full menu for food so we ended up getting a couple of breakfast dishes and pancakes. The coffee is great as well. I usually get a duplo so. I'd go back if I was in the area again. read more

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This spot has stood the test of time since I was kind growing up in this town, and for good reason. It's a local coffee and breakfast establishment that still churns out great food. Our waiter was super generous with the hot sauce, so props to him! Eating outside in the summer sounds like a good idea, but when the blazing heat is recooking your eggs, you may need to reconsider since there aren't any awnings or coverings on the sidewalk. No shade, all puns intended. read more

Very cute cafe in downtown Metuchen. Expansive menu of breakfast and lunch choices. The Sierra chicken & eggplant sandwich was delicious. Tables inside and outdoor patio area available. Great service and great coffee! read more

Brewed Awakening - Americano coffee, Sierra Chicken & Eggplant, Homefries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Amazing food amazing service great ambiance!!! Afternoon brunch with my family couldn't have been better. read more

Brewed Awakening - Eggs Benedict Red Velvet Pancakes or Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

What's goodie Society TheMadScientist on the check in and this is gonna be short and sweet (pack'd with INFO) And REMEMBER TheMadScientist reviews the grub NOT the restaurant EXCEPT this one is get'n the FULL MONTY. FIRST thing, DON'T and I MEAN DON'T DINE IN (especially if you are of MELANIN DECENT) yes this place is HELLA SLOW, HELLA PACK'D (especially on SUNDAYS) and has an UNDERLY'n feel of racism. And that's SAD cause your FOOD is STRAIGHT TRASH; had the vegan French Toast, Vegan CHORIZO and Home fries. And if the HOME FRIES wasn't there would of gave the WHOLE PLATE BACK. JuJu had the WAFFLE, EGGS and HOME FRIES; the verdict was he exact same without the HOME FRIES the meal was LACKLUSTER at best. Vegan French Toast gave BLAND try and get a better bread cause the one you're using AIN'T IT. The VEGAN CHORIZO was too spicy dial that back and you might have SOME REAL FIRE on your hands. The WAFFLE was COLD and HARD (SUPER DUB meaning BAD) those EGGS had no flavor and was lukewarm at most. IF YOU KNOW ONE THING, them HOME FRIES are a HIT thats the only thing that saved you ON BIG G (God) Don't worry TheMadScientist will be back in 45 days to really see if you corrected these FAULTS. You know the Science Stay LYT Society Bah BAH BIG L.Y.T The BIGGEST of L.Y.Ts read more

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Saturday lunch crowd was busy. Luckily, only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. Nothing truly original that popped out of the menu just the classics. I do like being able to choose between a salad or potatoes as a side. I got the vegetarian Piso Panini with a side salad. The panini didn't look like much but it was packed with flavor and so filling! The dressing for the salad was FANTASTIC!! I put it on everything! I ate it with a spoon. I wanted to take the whole bottle home! I LOVED it! The staff was nice. I had about 4 of them tending to me. No one set server per table. Overall, very hometown. Very no frills. Very comfy. read more

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Loved everything about this place. Not only was it welcoming but the food was phenomenal. Annie was the sweetest ever and her recommendations did not fail. Can't wait to come back! read more

Super cute little place we stumbled on while in town. We originally were trying for another place literally around the corner but it was a 90 minute wait and we were too hungry and didn't have time for that! Quick google search for breakfast nearby and just went around the corner. Our server was quick to greet us and sat us in the chairs and couch by the window. He and everyone else were super friendly and attentive! The menu has so many options and our food came quick! We had a variety-La Mexicana, breakfast burrito, omelette and French toast along with lattes and chai tea. All was delicious! read more

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Stopped in here to get breakfast as we were both in the area. They have lots of items on the menu, including some Mexican style breakfast dishes. I went for an egg and cheese on a ciabatta roll and my husband also ordered a breakfast sandwich and coffee cake. Services is very good staff friendly I would've eaten here, but I think they just recently cleaned so it smelled like bathroom or stinky mop. We ate our breakfast at home and it was delicious. If I were in the area again, I'd probably try another item from their menu again. there's lots of street parking available on the side street and the main street. Free holiday parking was really nice for Metuchen. read more

tldr; food was fine but service was super slow and mediocre. Chicken and eggplant panini was good, with a generous portion of pesto. We ordered three items and they took over half an hour. Food didn't come until we asked for it, and the place was at less than 50% capacity. Our waiter was not attentive at all and sassy for no reason. We asked for more water and he pulled a random pitcher from another table, unclear if it was already used or not.. We were just passing through but there seems to be plenty of other interesting lunch spots in the area. Go for those instead. read more

Coffee here was good. Stick to counter service for beverages ONLY. Dine in is a disaster. I've had Amazon deliveries arrive faster than the food did for dine in here. Word of warning to others who may be allergic to banana - the gluten free pancakes contain banana but it is not disclosed on the menu. I found out after I took a bite. read more

Love this place. Little coffee shop with a full menu for breakfast and brunch. I love that they have healthier options too. Had the Florentino Benedict yesterday and was very happy I did! read more

Ever since one of my friends highly recommended Brewed Awakening for brunch, I have been meaning to go for months. I finally got the chance to visit by getting brunch with a friend on Saturday. I was worried that there would be a long wait as there often is with Hatch 44 down the street. Thankfully, there were plenty of open tables and we were seated immediately. We had the mango smoothie and iced chai for drinks and for food, we got the sweet treat banana split with sausage and poached eggs and the canella berry waffle with Taylor ham and sunny side up eggs! The mango smoothie was pleasantly large and piled with whipped cream, but I will admit that I was expecting it to be presented in a mason jar as seen on the menu. Regardless, it was deliciously mango-y and very refreshing. We also thoroughly enjoyed our food -- the banana split consisted of French toast topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with strawberries, blueberries, and bananas finished with a chocolate drizzle. The waffle was similarly topped with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. There was a cinnamon stick in the middle of the whipped cream which was interesting, but I feel that a chocolate wafer stick would have been a better choice. However, our food was amazing! The service was really great and attentive and we were regularly checked on. They also kindly let us stay for over three hours without kicking us out, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, although the interior is not as cute and decorated as Hatch 44, brewed awakening is definitely a nice brunch spot that I would return to! read more

Brewed Awakening - Chai, mango smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Very tasty brunch! It was a classic two egg platter and it was a good portioned amount of food. I really enjoyed all the components and it was a more refreshing stay to the home fries and white bread of other restaurants. Service was also attentive and constantly checked in. Wait staff was also super friendly and gave recommendations. The restaurant was more modern but more on the casual side. There is a giant wall mural and that adds to the bustling city vibe. Metchuen is also a very cute area so if you want to walk around the area it is very lively. read more

Brewed Awakening - 2 Eggs Any Style with Meat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Had a breakfast this morning and this place made my day started well! From the staffs to their food and vibe. A 5 star! Clean and smells good for the restroom, clean place(clearly the closing team did well) food is delicious! The staff knew the bestsellers and recommended well. Lots of outlets for your business or leisure. Ample seating. Has couches and tables and chairs for different kinds of needs, compared to hatch44 this place does not give you a time limit. Very helpful for like us who are traveling and needs a cafe to find a good internet connection and all said above. See images and videos for reference. read more

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Great coffee and breakfast. My go-to place for brunch. Friendly staff. Always accommodating. I sometimes go with my dog and he always gets a treat. read more

Place is nice and cozy, the staff were extremely friendly, and the owner went around greeting everyone. The food was okay nothing special. I really enjoyed the breakfast potatoes and the avocado with the house hot sauce. Outside of that everything else was regular. Would probably go back if I am in the area! read more

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By chance, I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of the business at some place other than the restaurant, and that encounter changed my entire perspective on the business. I appreciate the love and dedication that it takes to run a family owned business. I wish Annie and the crew nothing but the best as they continue to serve the public for years to come. read more

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Service and food was great. The environment was fun and chill and the pricing was fair aswell.

The food is really good and the service is top-notch. The owner is very personable and makes you feel welcome.

Went with a friend after passing it on my daily commute for awhile. The vibes alerts casual and chill. Service was nice, waitress was very sweet and was very attentive! We ordered french toast which was yum and eggs benedict-whic how ever did not meet my expectations. It came with a side of "fries", however i was given a side of slices potato, which did not hit the spot. The coffees were good nothing to be excited about or complain! Overall Casual spot, probs wud go again and try other things on menu for quick bite read more

This is the third time we come to this establishment. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Great teamwork. The issue we ran into all three times is that when we ordered Mac&Cheese for our kid, it did not come out with the food. They forgot the Mac&Cheese all three times. We had to ask for it. I know its uncommon for anyone to eat Mac&Cheese for breakfast but kids are kids. Other issues: The bacon was pretty much burnt and they also forgot another item that never made it to our table. They did tried to charge me for it. This tells you that there is a disconnect between those taking orders, those preparing the orders, and then those checking to see if everything made it out from the original order. I was giving this place a chance, but I will not come back for a while. I will just try a different spot and hope the staff make some changes, because the place is great, it gets busy, and the coffee it good. But kitchen service is severely lacking order and organizational consistency. I hope things improve. read more

great brunch, welcoming atmosphere, and great service. chorizo la papa was really good. shout out to Belín, thanks!

Nice little cafe with a wonderful personal touch. Excellent customer service and a vast amount of choices on their menu. Their food and drinks are fresh and made to order. read more

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Brewed Awakening is an absolute hidden gem for non-Metuchen locals like myself. I wandered in unexpectedly one day and couldn't stop thinking about when I would return ever since. I persuaded my bf to join me this morning and we were not disappointed. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the friendly smiles of the staff. While not pictured (bc we drank them too fast as they were so delicious!), the beverages were definitely the star of the show. We got a caramel mocha and a raspberry peach tea, both were so tasty. Each sip is a burst of flavor that leaves you craving more. The Eggs Benedict at this place is pure bliss. The perfectly poached eggs, nestled atop a toasted English muffin, are crowned with a velvety hollandaise sauce that adds a heavenly richness to every bite. But that's not all! The chicken panini here is equally amazing. The warm, toasted bread encases a medley of flavorful ingredients, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that are simply irresistible. This cozy café offers a delightful experience that keeps me coming back for more. Cant wait to return!! read more

Brewed Awakening - 23. Egg Benedict, 49. Seasoned Chicken Panini, Side of Bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

This place should have higher reviews the food and customer service is one of the best in town.

Best place for breakfast! Service is a bit slow on weekends but the food is great! We tried the red velvet pancake and La Mexicana both were very good! La Mexicana is a must try and they have plenty of vegetarian options! read more

Brewed Awakening - B. La Mexicana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Strolling around downtown Metuchen one weekend early afternoon, we dropped in here for lunch. Outstanding service and good food made for a very pleasant experience. We both had tasty omelets accompanied by fresh greens. We were very glad to discover that this place which we had previously thought of for coffee only, has some really good stuff to eat here. read more