The Automat is a great place for breakfast! There is a varied menu, but I suggest the pancakes and…read morethink they're the most worth the cost. The avocado toast, for example, isn't as filling or interesting. The autumn cloud cakes in particular are very fluffy with high-quality maple syrup and delicious cinnamon apple slices. The drinks are also quite good, and I recommend checking out the limited/seasonal menu. There usually is a bit of a wait here, especially on weekends, but there's always parking available. I'd show up early or prepare to wait around 15-20 minutes. The service is pretty efficient, but this is a popular spot, and the tables fill up pretty quickly.

Stopped in for breakfast on a weekday and very pleasantly surprised. First impressions, the staff…read morewere friendly, the place was very clean and neat and we saw some people working on their laptops. Got the Bombay Masala Omelete which was really well seasoned but felt a tad bit undercooked. Also got the Hot Masala Fries and those were really well made. Wasn't expecting to receive as many fries as we did considering it was a "small plate" menu item, but no complaints. Ordered the lava cake for our sweet tooth cravings, and this one was a bit of a miss for us. This palce is also BYOB, which was nice. My favv and most important part is that this place is dog friendly, so it was nice being able to bring our puppy to brunch with us.

A small but friendly and cute place to WFH. They have private phone booths and a conference room…read moreyou can book with a small fee. The staff here are all friendly and willing to help you choose a drink when you're unable to decide on your own! They have a lot of options and I went with a matcha latte but next time I'll try their hot chocolate. During the weekday they close at 7pm which is enough time for me to work remotely at a cafe if I want to get out of the house.

I've been wanting to try this coffee shop for a while (for the Matcha and the vibes, of course)…read more Drove down here last Thursday on an absolutely beautiful day. It's located in a strip mall with tons of parking spots. The barista was friendly and quickly took my order, but since he was working alone, it took quite a while to get my drink and bites. I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind waiting. We were also entertained by some outside salon drama between two ladies. Hopefully they were able to work things out. As a Matcha aficionado, I wanted to try their honey pistachio Matcha. I also ordered some mozzarella sticks and a Cortado for my husband. My drink was a tad too sweet (too much pistachio syrup), but I still liked it. Mozzarella sticks were fine. I paid about $21 for everything including tip. I like the be kind messages on the cups and the black aesthetic was pretty cool. I wouldn't mind returning to this coffee shop as it was a pleasant drive from my house. I'd like to try some other pastries and definitely will have another matcha, but will request light on the syrup!

I was in the area visiting friends and needed something I could eat while I headed back on the…read moreroad. This was highly rated so I decided to give it a try. Amazing! It's tucked away in the corner of a cute little shopping area. It's a small shop with a powerful culinary kick. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy and there was plenty of parking. The sandwich was absolutely delicious. Whatever the sauce is that they put on there. I could eat that with a spoon. I am a self appointed donut connoisseur, Sommelier, aficionado. I would give the donuts 3.5 stars. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back.

I love they include community and local food influencers and work with them to create drinks…read more The coffee is good BUT it's overly priced. It costed me $8 for an iced coffee. And extra for getting iced and $1.70 for cold foam - whaaattttt! That's insane. The donuts are $5 a donut. That's crazy! Loved the scones and the fact that the syrups are homemade. It taste great. But I can't afford the coffee everyday.

Such a Great coffee shop. I have been drinking Tim Hortons coffee for a while now. I brew it every…read moreday! Nice, helpful staff, too. A fun visit with my sister and nephew! Brought a few items home, too!!!!!!!

From the owner: Located at 133 Garden State Pkwy,Colonia,NJ,Tim Hortons is the perfect place to go for coffee,…read morebreakfast, and baked goods. World-renowned for our Original Blend coffee, which is brewed fresh every 20-minutes, we serve a variety of beverage options, including Cold Brew with cold foam, hot and iced lattes, our famous Iced Capp® beverages, TimsBoost energy infusions, Tim Hortons Refreshers, and more. We also offer an assortment of quality food options like made-to-order breakfast sandwiches with freshly cracked eggs, hand-dipped and glazed donuts, and a variety of donut holes affectionately known as Timbits®.

In loveeee with this place and its charm. The tres leches selection is incredible and all the ones…read moreive tried have been fantastic. The coffee is great, chai is great, and the owner is just lovely

This was a lovely hometown cafe that I discovered during my business trip to Edison New Jersey…read more It's more of a bakery than an actual cafe, however they have it set-up very nicely and there are plenty of places to sit and enjoy. They offer a vast selection of cakes and pastries, and I had my eye on the coconut tres leches that looked so scrumptious. It was kind of priced a little bit out of my budget today, and I instead got the gourmet chocolate cupcake. I also ordered a homemade iced tea to go with the cupcake, and they both were very delicious. The service was good and the person behind the counter helped me with a smile. This place is for sure not your typical cafe, and it's really geared for short stays. It's beautiful j side and I would definitely recommend it here whenever you are in the Edison or Metuchen area.

After many trips to Metuchen and lots of walks up and down Main St, I finally stopped in to try…read moreBread 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!

Food was fine overall. I ordered the pisa panini with a side potatoes. The sandwich tasted good…read moreoverall, 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.

I'm not a super heavy fella. But the metal chair I sat in was giving way. The whole back just bent…read more So my only criticism would be to get some new seats. The coffee and service were great! Super cute little coffee shop on a super cute Main Street. I got a regular coffee with oat milk. Didn't need any sugar or sweetener. Went down smooth and was so scolding hot that I couldn't drink it for 10 minutes. Instant gratification. Not like a lot of places where you gotta get Cold Brew just so you don't forget you got it and leave it on the corner of your desk until lunchtime. I expect to be in town more often and plan on making this my coffee shop of choice.

Cai's is a nice cafe to study at in Metuchen! I recently caught up with a friend here and we also…read moredecided to do a co-working session! There is free wifi and the drinks here are good. They do serve food so if you get hungry you can order a salad or sandwich. They serve both breakfast and lunch! Most cafes also aren't able to accommodate or modify matcha into an Americano style (where it's just water with no milk) but Cai's is able to!

So i came back to this location and Rose is THE KINDEST WOMAN ever…read more She understood about the munchkin situation. Very very nice manager. She honestly made my entire day! She made up for it and gave me more than enough munchkins! Very sweet lady. Service was great. The ambiance is great. I honestly like this dunkin, its just that one employee. Everyone else is so kind.

I don't usually order Sweet Black Pepper Bacon Breakfast Sandwich or anything food wise from Dunkin…read morebecause I'm always disappointed. This is the second time I ordered a sandwich and the cheese is not even melted before it was a Grilled Cheese sandwich and the cheese was like it came out of the pack. When I called they said I have to ask for extra toasted!! What??? A breakfast sandwich has melted cheese especially the prices you charge unbelievable!!! No longer ordering breakfast will stick with my coffee smh

Really enjoy the Starbucks high-protein lattes with…read moreProtein-boosted Milk, delivering up to 36g of protein! Flavors: caramel and vanilla! My favorite is with the caramel!

First time to this location. Fantastic location right on rt 27 and close to many other spots. …read more. there is a drive through , which makes it more convenient. The shop is big. There is a good amount of space inside too. Lots of place to sit and drink a hot cup of coffee. Service was great . Always a big fan of Starbucks coffee . They are much better than Dunkin. Had cortado with oat milk and it was super good. Have become a fan of cortado since the day they introduced it few months back . Regular black coffee was also good . Only thing which is always disappointing in Starbucks is their food . Why don't they stop sellling food and just concentrate on coffee ? Their food is like airline food , - no taste , no flavor ! Had the felafel wrap and I promise it's the last time I'm having that :). Apart from food , everything is good about this Starbucks . 4 stars

Good, solid spot. Hole in the wall - no frills. Recommend cash. Limited English speaking staff but…read morethey were able to understand. They did take a an older man ahead of me even though I was standing at the counter hoping to be helped ...which I was a little annoyed at but I get it - def a local spot! Donuts were good. Also limited / no seating the bar stools were all taken by construction workers who were also getting breakfast sandwiches / coffee. I didn't try those but again for a local spot! Solid! Come early! I imagine they run out of the good ones fast

Delicious donuts, especially the Coconut, although they're most famous for their jelly donut. Be…read moresure to get there EARLY if you want to get your choice because they make 'em fresh, but they don't make many. If you want a dozen, same thing, or better yet, call at least a day before so they can special make your order. Reliable and satisfying BECs to rival a Queens NY to be as well. Don't sleep on this one!