Caffeine Haven or Caffeine Heaven?? One in the same I say…read more.. My first cronut experience (not my last), a Hot Toffee Crunch Cold Brew Latte that hits like no other, and a Cranberry Delight Refresher that lives up to its name! This combo made for one happy customer, let me tell you! Caffeine Haven is such a cute spot. You walk in and you can immediately tell you've just stepped into a warm, welcoming environment! They've managed to develop this really lovely and authentic community feel. Plus the decor is just too sweet. A bookshelf in the corner with some children's toys/games, little kiddie tables (too cute), and plenty of seating for the grownups too :) This place is really for everyone! Not only are the staff super friendly, but you know they know what they're doing as soon as you sip one of their brilliantly crafted beverages. The latte was my favorite. My friend ordered for us so I had no clue it was made with almond milk (I'm a whole milk girl.) But you know what, I didn't mind. It was out of this world good! Didn't overdo it with the cinnamon, it was just this perfectly sweetened and spiced warm goodness. As for the Cranberry Refresher, this was absolute perfection. Sweet and just slightly tart. Even as the ice melted, the flavor did not get diluted which is not usually the case with these types of drinks. Finally, the cronut...hello to my new friend. How I've never tried one until now I have no clue, but if they're all as good as Cafe Havens, damn... It was chewy, buttery, with that cinnamon sugar. Yum and yum, the perfect side to the delectable latte! Whether you're picking up or you decide to stay a while, you won't be disappointed! It doesn't hurt that it's only 3minutes away from a new local gem, Dollar Donuts! I highly recommend checking them both out! You won't be disappointed :)

I loved it here when it first opened. The coffee was great, always. Everyone was so nice. The last…read moreseveral times I've gone it it's gone downhill unfortunately. The coffee never is consistent. Sometimes it's good and other times it doesn't take good or the same. The ice was amazing when they first opened, that's something I loved. I feel like my drinks are never that type of cold they were when they opened. The past two times I went in the service just wasn't there. The young girls at the counter were flat out rude. When I asked a question the one blonde young girl talked to me like I was an idiot, when this isn't my first rodeo, especially at this place. Really rubbed me the wrong way. This was my local coffee shop when they opened, but has no longer maintained that title for me.

The donuts are fresh and great the owner is nice Unique…read moredonuts very tasty there are tables and chairs so yiu can enjoy them Thank you

I've passed as a few times and never really thought about going in. I was going to a party today…read moreand thought it'd be perfect to bring some donuts. The donuts are smaller, but each one is a dollar which is great. We got a dozen for $12 which was perfect to bring to a party. They tasted pretty good too. I honestly like that they were a little smaller so I didn't feel bad about trying a few. I like that they had many different flavors to choose from. I noticed the wall under the neon glow sign looked a little dirty or the paint looked streaky which is apparent in the photo, minor detail. We also ordered one of their refresher drinks, but we're told they were out of ice. Other than that, would come back.

Wish this place was good but the food sucks. Ordered the Caesar salad. Tasted like cheap bottled…read moredressing from ShopRite. Ordered eggplant rollitini and it was gross. Now the pizza...pizza is pretty hard to mess up but as the prior review said, it tasted sour and gross. We asked to be refunded for it after having 1 slice. I never send things back but at least there was no issue there. This place is down the street from me so I wish it was better. If the restaurant reads this, please make your own Caesar dressing and consider reworking your pizza recipe.

Seasons is a staple food location for our family and extended family. Always excellent food and…read moregreat service!

My girlfriend and I visited for the first time on a Saturday night in June…read more Pros: --In a strip mall so parking is ample and easy. --Very spacious inside with lots of seating. Great for big groups. --The guy serving beers was incredibly talkative and friendly. Talked with us like we were lifelong regulars. --8 beers and 5 seltzers on tap with nice variety. The beer was good, nothing incredible, but it was good. --Flights are only $10. Definitely on the cheaper end of flight prices from our experience at many NJ breweries. Cons: --It was pretty dead for a Saturday night at 7. Only a few other people were there, and in such a big space, the emptiness kills the vibe. --Interesting choice to play men's college lacrosse and the quarterfinal of the Gold Cup instead of the Yankees on their tv's. -- I looked at their Facebook later and saw they were doing an "open playlist Saturday" for which you get to choose a song with a purchase, though this wasn't shared with us when we were there. Overall we enjoyed it and would come back.

Fabulous beers and seltzers. Bring your own food. We had fun playing darts. They'll put on any…read moresupporting event you're interested in. The music playlist is great. They'll put on any songs you ask. Poker is really fun on Sundays. Karaoke is a blast! Lots of great events.

Was at Calgo Gardens for an event. We decided to eat at Tulip Tree Cafe. The food is homemade,…read morefresh, tasty and some of their fruits/vegetables are homegrown. I had a Waldorf Chicken Salad sandwich which was delicious. My friends had grilled cheese with homemade potato salad and a cup of butternut squash soup. They just got done baking homemade apple cinnamon muffins. They looked delicious so I bought one to take home. Yum! The service was perfecto, large portions and priced right. The ambiance is friendly, a bit rustic which adds a colorful atmosphere to dining. Totally worth going, not just for the food, but the gardens, decor, food and gift shop that is gorgeous with many handmade items.

The ambiance is nice, but I thought the portions were small and the prices high. The service was…read moregood.

We went there for ice cream tonight. The young ladies were so nice and so professional and the ice…read morecream was delicious. It was a great time, and a great way to start the weekend. It was so nice to be greeted by such joyful and professional young women. The services was EXCELLENT! The store is spotless and the ice cream was off the charts good. Thank you.​​

Ice creams good, I got the Reese's pb but it's expensive and the staff is rude also owner is weird…read more I tried to get a flavor but the worker put a lid over it after I asked and said sorry this flavors closed now'???? I should've said my wallets closed when I was charged $7 for a small cup

Lately, I've been shopping and I realized I need something to drink. I stepped into this Starbucks…read moreand had no problem securing parking right away. The friendly barista took my order and I only waited a very short time for my holiday beverage. As I waited, I noticed this place looks completely loftier than I last remembered. There's so much more room while it's still maintaining the Scandinavian clean atmosphere. I also noted how all the baristas truly work in tandem and there's absolutely no chaos or confusion with any order. In other words, they work exceptionally well together. All of them are equally friendly and helpful when someone is undecided about what to order. Upon getting my drink, the sweet barista handed me a special season holiday red cup. You only get these if you order a holiday drink. I had not known this so it was an added bonus. Out of all the Starbucks along route 9, this was is superior. The others just gave me the impression they're performing in a perfunctory manner. No love or care. This location was outstanding as they take care to ensure you received a great drink because as I sat there quaffing my beverage, the barista who made it inquired if the drink was good. I happily replied, it was spectacular.

I've been a Starbucks patron since 1996. This location is my least favorite…read more Iced drinks rarely have consistent ice portions. I recently paid $5.89 for a few sips of cold brew. Completely overloaded with ice. Theres a reason so many SB are going out of business. That's a fortune to pay for so little product.

This is my 2nd summer living in the area and I have had positive experiences with my fruits and…read morevegetables. Their tomatoes and corn were great last year so I started going back for all of my produce last month. The first batch of strawberries and nectarines were perfect and so were the tomatoes. But the corn and the cantaloupe were no better than Shop-Rite. Now I don't mind paying extra for quality items, but today I spent $20 just on the 6 large tomatoes. I was so disappointed when I cut into 3 large tomatoes. They looked great on the outside; firm but not hard. But when I cut them open the white core, ran through most of the center so I had to really trim each tomato heavily for my summer tomato salad. Considering how expensive they are, I'm not happy, but maybe it's a fluke. I'll wait a week or two before I go back and I'll buy less to try. If the Jersey Fresh quality doesn't improve, I will find a different farm.

Along the hectic Howell highway, you will find a market-and-deli that completely contrasts itself…read morewith its mellow, toned-down atmosphere. Website: 5/5 It seamlessly interconnects many styles of background and sections within their home page alone. The web page became easy to navigate and led me to various other parts of the site, including the Garden Center, the menus, the backstory, and the Harvest at Howell Road. Brand: 5/5 The backstory behind the Twin Pond Farm Market is that it started about 20 years ago, as an extension of the family-owned farm, to sell home-grown products into entrees and meals. They have expanded their products to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert meals. The backstory gives the Farm itself a sense of poignancy with its roots with an Italian farmer who immigrated to the United States and his family who would manage it. The logo of Twin Pond Farm maintains that simple design with the right color scheme to make it stand out. As such, it always appears in any food-products made directly by Twin Pond Farm. The exterior has the welcoming sight of a red-painted wooded facade of a farm, introducing you to a stone-cobbled entryway into many varying parts, from the vegetable stands to the hardware store to the deli. When we stepped inside the deli, I appreciated the brown floor and the brown tables, particularly since this specific shade of brown felt very warm and welcoming. Ambiance: 4/5 The noise was expected with such a small area, however it did not become so bothersome that it interfered with an important phone call we had to make. The radio playing classic rock songs definitely fitted the mood of the market with a tolerable volume. While I did appreciate the table containing a random assortment of sweets, I did not think that it fitted any purpose and did take up too much room, especially for a part of the market that already makes so much use for so little space. Service: 5/5 The service attended to any of our needs without any problems. Wait Time: 5/5 The service did inform any customers with a sign stating that they may have to wait longer for their meals. The transparency gives the Wait Time a higher score. In my case, I did not have to wait too long for my order. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Hungry Man Special, which consisted of pork roll, cheese, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and ketchup beneath roll buns, along with orange juice. Every part of the dish was well-prepared without having too much grease. The buns did start to come apart and lacked the form needed to contain the ingredients from spilling onto my plate. The sausage definitely had the most profound flavor, giving this sandwich an overall savory taste. Indeed, all of the ingredients had their own flavor, giving the Hungry Man Special a blast of flavor. Wanting to reinvest in my Howell Township community via the local multiplier effect, I decided that I would also buy some Fig-Red-Raspberry-Orange-Ginger Jam--otherwise known as FROG Jam. Just like the Hungry Man Special, it was also packed with flavor, in which case it had a very sweet flavor with subtle amounts of spiciness. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The business works well with other small businesses, in the sense that farmers come to sell their products. Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens, as Thomas Jefferson himself would say; and they show their value by cultivating from the earth many products for sale in the vegetable stands and in the deli. The innovatively down-to-earth selection of jams definitely helps Twin Pond Farm Market stand out compared to chain stores. I love unique food products like FROG Jam that use wordplay, and always look forward to seeing such items in any local eatery. The working class patrons give Twin Pond Farm Market hope. Indeed, there were union workers present treating the deli as their hang-out spot. If a market-and-deli could cultivate a culture within its space, then it would help create returning customers, which definitely works in its favor. I did note that while they did source fruits and vegetables from local farmers, they did source their meats from Boars Head. If I had any personal suggestions, it would be to also locally source any meats if possible. The market is not well-known for catering, but they do offer apple cider donuts for such occasions, and they do have a catering menu on their website. So perhaps they could offer more individualized catering options for specific events, like Birthdays or Graduations. Rating: 5/5 Stars I deeply regret not coming here more before it closes for the winter season. Recommend To... Anyone trying to buy locally sourced fruits and vegetables within the appropriate seasons, and if you're already going down the busy highway anyway.

Made to order is nice: here are my picks: Belmar Bliss -…read moreBlueberry, Powdered Island Broad - Lemon, Coconut Glazed - Doughnut Dipped In Glaze - Orange, Vanilla Cinnamon Sugah - Nothin' But Cinnamon Sugah Shrewsbury Fields - Strawberry, Vanilla They have lots of other flavours, but these are my favorites- I don't come here weekly, but often throughout the year.

I've stopped at a different location once before and loved their cronuts. They were once again some…read moreof the best I've ever had. Absolutely love their crisp crunch and the glaze is a nice topping. Also tried their lemon crumb bun and was also very good. Nice crumble and a perfect lemon dollop on top.

Just moved to the area. On moving day ran over here since it's literally 2 minutes from my new…read morehouse. Wanted to get the people helping me some food. Ordered the first item and was told the grill was off (wanted a breakfast sandwich) and they were closing soon. It was quarter to. Honestly just really rubbed me the wrong way as this was my first interaction here. Unfortunately didn't get to try the food but won't be back since the woman who was working just really wasn't friendly and wanted to get the hell out of there clearly. I'll drive a few minutes further and go elsewhere.

Stopped in here again to give them another chance because I believe in America's small businesses…read more I wasn't blown away this time either. What a shame. I stayed away from the anemic egg and cheese and went with a simple bagel, toasted with butter. Hard to screw that up. Their bagels are fluffy for sure. No complaints there. The problem is that when they toast such a thick bagel they just toss it in the toaster for one cycle. The middle doesn't get hot and the bagel doesn't get crunchy. Even the butter didn't melt. And it was over 2.50. That's double what it's worth. And they still don't post prices for bagels, single or by the dozen. Service was fast but not particularly friendly. What a shame. There is a lot of potential here.