Excellent staff and great coffee everytime! They are fast amd efficient and always seem chipper.read more

Ambee Coffee is a great spot to meet up with friends or just relax and unwind. I love that they…read moreoffer ample outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, as well as cozy seating inside. Their menu features some really cool options, and their specialty drinks are clearly fan favorites. I couldn't decide between the coconut ube latte and the guava matcha latte, but I went with the latter and was thoroughly pleased! It had the perfect blend of tropical fruity flavor from the guava, and the matcha was spot on since it was smooth and not at all grassy. The staff was very pleasant, and my drink was prepared quickly yet with great care. I can't wait to go back soon and try some of their baked goods, which all looked divine!

I've gone to Ambee Coffee a couple of times over the years as I always love a good café/coffee…read moreshop. It's located on Main Street in Somerville. Depending when you go, parking can be tricky, but not impossible. I recently went here on a Monday late morning/early afternoon and it was busy, but not too hectic. I saw that they have an Ube latte on their menu and as a Filipina American, I had to check it out. In addition to an ube enthusiast, I'm a Macha snob. I don't know anything about coffee, but matcha is my thing. My barista was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with my questions. I love that they use Nu milk for their alt milks as it tastes good without all the fillers. I ordered an Ube Matcha latte with almond milk from the barista's recommendation and got a vegan breakfast sandwich. Their Ube syrup was legit. You could taste the halaya and the color was a natural purple. I think and hope that they work with the Filipino owned brand to support the local farmers of the Philippines. You know Starbies isn't doing that. Unfortunately, the Matcha was not it. I cringed as I saw the barista pull the Matcha from a plastic Tupperware. I could not taste it at all in my latte and sadly consumed another green tea latte. (Not the same.) For me, I like a Matcha latte that is sweet, creamy, and umami. Suggestions: I think that their Ube latte would pair better with Hojicha (roasted green tea). I think the nuttiness of the Ube would compliment the cocoa / warm notes of the hojicha. I am a huge fan of Ooika in Princeton and I know they partner with other local cafes in NJ. They're very transparent and knowledgeable about Matcha and are a great resource. Most cafés focus on coffee, education, but nowadays, Matcha education is just as important. Final thoughts: I would happily return to Ambee. It's a great café that serves good quality drinks and food. It's a great place to work and build community. The baristas are kind and genuine, and their seasonal drinks look delicious. If you like Ube, definitely come here instead of Starbies. If you want other Ube treats or drinks, also check out Kafe de Manila, which is located a few doors away.

Bliss Coffee Lounge was recommended by an acquaintance and a few weeks later got the Yelp invite!…read moreLoved the vibes! Was in the area and had to get my caffeine fix! It was beautifully decorated for the holidays! Saw their holiday latte on Instagram and I had to try it! I purchased the Roasted & Toasted !! Loved the flavors: Roasted Chestnut Orgeat, Sage Infused Brown Butter, Toasted Spice, White Chocolate Nutty, Earthy, Velvety goodness!! On a cold winter's day! Got to meet Little Bliss too! So cute!! Definitely will stop by when I am in the area to try the latest lattes!

I've been meaning to dine here. The first attempt was last year but unfortunately we came around…read more1:30pm on a weekday and they told us that the kitchen was already closed so we had to find another lunch spot. Finally I tried again and this second time I was able to try some of their offerings. I came on a Saturday and they were hosting DayLite Jersey House Music event. It was LOUD and packed with people just standing around. The vibes were cool though. My friends came before me and were able to snag a table in the back room. I went up to the counter to order. Unfortunately my first choice, a matcha latte, was sold out. I asked if they had any other options because I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I was told that there were flavored lemonades, I asked the about the flavors and the person who was helping me wasn't sure so they went and asked another person who ended up coming to list the syrups and just ringing me out. I ordered a blueberry lemonade and a blueberry pop-tart to go. Everything was fine until the end of our time there. As we were getting ready to leave I grabbed what I thought was my cup and took a quick sip to finish it off so I didn't have to carry it around. Turns out I grabbed a coffee from the table instead. I thought it was my friend's so I apologized to her about drinking her drink because I didn't realize I grabbed the wrong one in the dark. She goes, "oh no it's not my drink...I have mine in my hand." I'm like whose drink and dishes are these? She said that they were there before they got there and they just pushed it to the side. Omg I almost gagged, I just took the biggest sip of some random person's drink by accident. At that point I get up to go to the bathroom to rinse out my mouth. While I'm gone by friends get their things ready and also wait outside the bathroom, which is right by our table. As soon as I get out I walk back to grab my pop-tart and it was gone, cleared away by the staff in a matter of minutes. Crazy that they left the table with dishes and cups when we got there but when we were leaving they were in a rush to clear away everything that they take my basically full pop-tart too. I was so defeated at that point I just left. To note, I did take one bite of the pop-tart and it was actually very good. My lemonade was fine, nice and tart. Overall service is kinda lacking but it was also a crazy day to visit with an event going on so I can't really comment on how they are normally. I don't think I will back because I don't know if I can recover from swigging some rando's drink.

Update: I went back to Safwa AGAIN and got the brown butter oat latte (3rd one this month) but this…read moretime with cold foam. It was SOOOO good. I did go around 4pm on a Wednesday so it was very busy. It took a while to get my drink but it was worth the wait. And it was nice there was enough room to sit down for two people. You already know I will be back.

Still a solid place but these summer specials are not our faves…read more - Pistachio Matcha Latte (matcha mixed with a sweet-and-salty pistachio matcha paste) - salty really over powered the drink IMO - Pandan Banana Custard Matcha Latte (fragrant pandan, ripe banana, and rich custard) - this drink just wasn't our taste at all, the banana tasted like a Banana Runtz Candy Counting down the days until they bring back the brown butter syrup. Still would recommend this place and we enjoy going to try their seasonal drinks even if we don't end up enjoying them.

A much appreciated respite. My mom and i got sweet matchas and enjoyed them very much so! So taken…read moreaback tbh to find yum matchas in suburban nj. It was a very welcome surprise!

Small and cozy interior with seating options out front (in nice weather). As a bonus, the bathroom…read morewas nice and clean. I got the berry hibiscus ice tea and it was great. I was initially charged 20 cents more for my drink but someone working caught it and fixed it before I paid. Service was quick and parking was easy to find out front at an off peak time.

I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

The taro tea hot or iced is...Amazing! The smoothies are fresh too, all natural. It has no…read moreartificial flavorings, the tea should be brown not purple which has artificial ingredients. Service was great, fast & the ambiance was perfect! The owner & staff is very friendly & kind. We highly recommend it, just luv it!

Terrible service and tea. I couldn't even drink it , had to throw it out and the owner wouldn't…read morechange it or try to make it right. He actually got upset and said what would he do with the drink.

Admittedly, I'm a bit spoiled having grown up in Southern NYS where independent bakeries of all…read moretypes were seemingly on every corner. Central Jersey has some independent shops but it's largely Wegmans and ShopRite wearing the baker's apron. In that dessert desert we now have Paris Baguette filling the void. Their cakes and pastries are very good... they should be as they are as the Parisians like to say... hors de prix. In a desert, the thirsty can't be too choosy. Five stars for being there.

Well- we usually come in to a nice and varied selection of pastries, cakes, doughnuts etc but today…read morewas different. It really shouldn't be different because it's 3:30 pm on a Thursday, just approaching tea time. Firstly, the selection was extremely limited - out of most things, secondly the trays were all out and the old ones had piled up, and lastly the flor was fiiilthy. There were three employees in the store. Under new management? No inventory? Disinterest amongst the employees? Unsure. While the food was slightly stale, but still tasty enough, the experience we had come to enjoy was sub par.

This place is very cool! The space is somehow both cold and cozy at the same time. Lots of games…read moreand activities for its patrons. The service was good, there was only one worker and it look a bit for us to get our drinks because she was both making drinks and taking orders. What we ordered: - Hojicha tea - Mojito Lemonade We didn't love our drinks but we also didn't hate them. My Mojito Lemonade didn't have a lot flavors of any kind. Not in lemony, minty, sugary - which is all the things I think it when I think of a mojito or lemonade. My husband got the hojicha iced tea. We've only ever had other hojicha in a latte and asked if they made those but was told that they didn't. It was not bad by any means just different. I didn't know what to really expect but look forward to coming back to try other items but they do have a lot of offer.

The food & stale flavors is the main reason I have to give this cafe a 3. The pastries are NOT…read morefresh/baked in house, the apple turnovers are the same as Shoprite's but were unfortunately much staler than the ones in store and its texture and taste seemed like it were from the day prior. It's completely okay for the pastries being outsourced but at the end of the day, it either tastes good or doesn't and unfortunately, for its a hidden cafe it was one disappointment after the next when it came to the food. Also, the cost of one shoprite apple turnovers from the cafe buys you the whole case at shoprite which is *actually* the same exact food. The breakfast sandwich was the most unflavorful and bland breakfast sandwich I've ever had, counting both outside and even at home. It was difficult to take a third or fourth bite of any of the food. The coffee also did not stand out to me in any way. Coming in very hungry, I was excited and while food typically tastes better when hungry, I just couldn't enjoy it. with this experience, I have to give the food a 2/5 If you're looking for a spot to hangout or get some work in, I'd say it's worth visiting. It is decorated nicely and has board games and a decent amount of seating and some mini tables. It looks like a feel good place people can stop by to sit and relax for a little bit. Service is fine, the owner is chill and nice to talk to.

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.