Harper's Cafe is an amazing, artistic cafe with such a smooth, soft, and relaxing atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, I fell in love with the style and vibes. They were playing 90s R&B, and I believe I even heard an Alicia Keys song playing in the background. The music, ambiance, and decor made me feel like I had stepped into a soulful Southern cafe. It was such a warm, inviting, and comforting experience. I ordered an iced oat latte, and the service was excellent! Everything about this cafe felt intentional, from the atmosphere to the music. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, relax, enjoy your coffee, and soak in the vibe. I absolutely loved the experience and would definitely recommend Harper's Cafe to anyone who appreciates artistic spaces, good music, and a relaxing atmosphere. Seating is available indoor and outdoor as well. read more

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I finally made it to Harper's Cafe yesterday after seeing many videos about it on TikTok. Their advertised specialty drinks looked really tasty, so I opted for the matcha lemonade, which was delicious, though it was a steep $8. The owner was there, and he was really nice and pleasant; it made for a nice, welcoming environment. Parking is tough to find since street parking is the only type available, and most of the street closest to the place is for 1 hour, so if you are planning to stay longer, keep that in mind. read more

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Located on a side street this cafe was very hard to spot as it's not obvious. There is only street parking for 3 hrs 8a-10p not sure the days but I believe Mon-Thurs. It's a very small homey like cafe where the few that were there seemed to have built a community. My mom and I came on a whim before a hike to the waterfall at Hemlock Falls at South Mountain Reservation. I ordered the avocado toast which had cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, crumbled feta and sriracha. While it wasn't overboard on the spice, if you are sensitive I would choose something else. My mom had the egg platter which came with scrambled eggs, bacon (turkey or pork) she had turkey bacon, white toast and the best seasoned sweet potatoes she's had. We also both had coffee she had a caramel latte and I had a white mocha, which were ok. The food was good but it was on the pricey side. It's a great spot if you are local otherwise I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here. read more

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Great spot for a Matcha on a Sunday. The staff is chill with an amazing memory and the drinks are consistently on point. There is almost always music playing and I really appreciate them taking orders over the phone and online. They also have this cool complimentary option of personalizing your cup with a black & white photo of you if you ask. I've also had the turmeric latte and the avocado toast which are worth getting again. The toast was fresh and flavorful. They have an enclosed booth that looks like it seats 4. Great for a little open privacy. The couches are quite comfortable as well. They have punch cards which is good, but I'm terrible with remembering so it would be great if they went digital with rewards. Maybe 1 point per visit or 1 point per $1 with tiered rewards. It's the only coffee shop I go to in the area that doesn't have digital rewards. Would love to see more vegan options on the menu, maybe a cinnamon roll lol. Con is they open late for a cafe. Coffee shops typically open at 7am. read more

I finally made it over to Harper's on a Sunday around noon for a late breakfast, and honestly... Harper's is the cutest. The vibes alone are worth the visit. It's cozy, small, has warm décor, friendly staff, just enough seating, and the music overhead was chef's kiss. And bonus: it's a Black-owned business, which I will always support. We ordered a small iced coffee with oat milk and sugar, an iced chai latte, the grilled cheese with arugula, and the egg platter. Everything was pretty good -- I wasn't blown away, but it was solid and seasoned well. I really wanted to try the French toast because I've heard so many good things, but they told me it would be a 30-minute wait. Our food ended up taking about 20 minutes anyway, so honestly, I probably should've just held on and waited for it. Next time! Prices are what you'd expect for a coffee shop in the suburbs of West Orange. We lucked out with a parking spot right in front, but parking in that area can definitely be tricky. They also sell Harper's Café merch -- t-shirts, sweatshirts, and quarter zips. I'm definitely going back to try the French toast and the pancakes because I saw several people ordering them, so they must be worth it. This is a great place to hang out, read a book, get some work done, chat with a friend, or vibe solo. Harper's Café gives you all the good feels, and I'll absolutely be returning. One note: the menu is limited, and not everything you see online may be available that day -- just something to keep in mind. read more

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Very cozy cafe in the neighborhood. Cute decor with many details. Food and coffee are both delicious. Staff is friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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If you're looking for really good food and cafe drinks, Harper's needs to be on your list! Had one of the best chai lattes of my LIFE at this spot. It was rich & sweet with the perfect amount of cinnamon. I also ordered the "Harper's Club with turkey bacon" and it was a 10/10! The hot honey was the cherry on top. I will definitely have to go back and try their coffee, but I am confident it will not disappoint. It is a smaller coffee shop, so seating is somewhat limited, but I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was not busy at all. I wouldn't say the space is all that aesthetic, it certainly has more of a chill, laid back vibe. But there are very cool paintings along the side wall, and even a little gondola lift booth that I think is very unique :) They also have a section with a bunch of games to play at your table too, which is cool! read more

Harper's Cafe - The Harper's Club and Iced Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

My husband and I stopped in Harper's Cafe this weekend. We enjoyed our drinks. I got a large green matcha and he got a large Americano. I would get the matcha again. Originally I ordered the Blue Matcha, but was told they no longer do that there. Alas, I missed my chance to try it :( There was good music playing and we enjoyed the artwork on the walls. I put in a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the prints. *fingers crossed* The cafe is pet friendly because a few customers stopped in to get drinks while out walking their furbabies. There were quite a number of pick up orders, too. Harper's is a nice local spot in the Valley in WO-Town! read more

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I stopped here today to get a bite to eat in between running to places. Usually I have a great experience. Not today. Just opened up my short stack pancakes with turkey bacon and took a bite. It was cold. Not even lukewarm. I would've returned it but I had to be somewhere and had to eat quickly. I'm just super disappointed in the quality today. Service is standard and wasn't that many patrons but there was a couple that put in a huge order before mine. However, no excuses. My food should've been hot like it usually is. I'm so disappointed. read more

I'd like to love this place. It's a small, somewhat cozy cafe. However, after two visits, it's a hard sell. The hummus toast is essentially one piece of toast with a little hummus spread on top and some garnishing. For about $13. It's not even close to a meal and the price is not justified. The coffee comes lukewarm. I suppose if you want to come here and use it as a quiet workspace with WiFi it could be ok. But they need to up the food and beverage offering. read more

Harper's Cafe is a small Cafe in West Orange with a vibrant afro-centric flair. It's cozy enough to get some work done or just read a book peacefully. The only drawback was they didn't have the air conditioner on during a hot day. I came to try their famous double drinks. I got half matcha and half mango lemonade. I enjoyed the experience of alternating between 2 different drinks in one sitting. The mango lemonade tasted like it was fresh squeezed. read more

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Small spot with a chill vibe. Service was fast, Barista was polite. There's street parking, & since it's near a corner you have an easy two streets to choose from. It's just mellow and low key. Cookies, & a couple of cakes from what I saw this go round. They seem to make food, but I was just popping in. It could definitely be a go to spot for when I'm in the area. read more

Harper's Cafe - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I love this unassuming place. A cool breakfast and lunch place for the family. We stopped for breakfast and coffee. The staff is friendly and welcoming. There are games to keep the kids occupied. Cool vibes! read more

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I'm in love with Harper's cafe. It's a relatively new black owned coffee shop and it brings the perfect vibe for a productive work day. There's lots of seating with options for a reading/lounging vs a table and comfortable chair to get work done on your laptop. I ordered a chai with oat milk and it was delicious. I appreciate them using mugs for drinks ordered inside to reduce waste. The best part about my experience was the music and beautiful art work on the walls. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend if you're in the area. OH! And their wifi is great read more

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I am so excited to give this place five stars. I went here for brunch on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded. This is an adorable coffee shop that also serves food. The coffee is absolutely incredible. I got the whipped coffee and it was actually incredible. We got to sit in this cool booth, I highly recommend doing this at least once. We got lucky and the family sitting in there when we got arrived finished just as we placed our order. For food, we got the Truffled Grilled Cheese and the Pancakes with Maple Butter Syrup with a side of Home Fries. The Truffled Grilled Cheese was absolutely delicious. If you are vegetarian, and get it without bacon, you'll need something else to cut the flavor, but it is excellent with the bacon. Very flavorful and they use good bread. It comes with a side of arugula which is good, but the dressing was just okay. The Pancakes literally have the BEST syrup. The syrup is house made and I suggested to our waitress that they serve shots of it. The home fries were good, but not great. For the things I said that were good, but not great, it just because everything else was so delicious. This is a great place for a quiet brunch, to grab a coffee, or get some work done. I love this place, and it kind of feels like a hidden gem. Service is excellent, but you have to ask for water if you want it. If you want a quick bite, this might not be the best place as everything is made to order and fresh and our brunch probably lasted an hour and a half which was perfect for us as we wanted a lazy morning kind of pace. They were apologetic about how long it took, but we honestly didn't mind. We got the Erica Scones to go and they were absolutely delicious! I heated mine up in the microwave and it was really quite excellent. They have a gender neutral single stall bathroom, and there is street parking. I highly recommend at least getting a coffee here. One visit will convince you to come back for brunch. read more

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The whipped coffee is phenomenal. I had it both hot and iced. The vibes of this place are top tier. The clientele is friendly and so is the staff. It's definitely a neighborhood coffee shop. I'll be back for sure. It's a small place. read more

The French toast was amazzzzzingggg.. soft.. tasty.. 10 outta 10.. the egg platter my son wasn't a fan of.. I didn't know they put cheese in the eggs and it was a sharp non traditional cheese.. we weren't a fan of the potatoes either but the pastries were great.. not kids friendly but I'll return with adults next time read more

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Harpers is almost a hidden little coffee shop right in unassuming area. Once you step inside the coffee shop though the vibe and aroma surround you. There are several choices of drinks and a small selection of breakfast sandwiches which I've not had the pleasure of trying yet, but can attest the scones are great. There are board games to play, wifi and seating that encourages staying awhile to sip and snack or grab and go. They have some merch here if you need a hoodie or tshirt. I can absolutely see Harpers growing, especially since it's location is almost standalone in the way of independent coffee cafes and it's within walking distance of many homes and apartments in the area. Street parking can be a bit tricky though, so be aware of that. Coffee snob or not, come visit Harper's read more

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Finally made it in here recently after hearing about this coffee shop for a year or so. It is very cute! Downside is the parking in the area is hard so its best if you can walk over here. I only had a hot chocolate and scone for my first visit but they were both good. I am looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu options! The cafe is small but cute with a bunch of tables. I like the big windows in the front. It feels very cozy and comfortable. Its great to finally see some more interesting places opening up in this area. read more

Harper's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Just excellent. Food and coffee were perfect. Service great Vibes perfect. Quiet, chill, and - the best part - is that it is a legit neighborhood spot. Could not recommend more highly. I am extremely particular about my coffee and therefore usually make it myself - but this spot is fantastic. 10 stars! read more

Stopped by here for the first time today. I got a few drinks. Quaint and cute spot, great atmosphere. Service and drinks. I saw alot of people coming in for the pancakes so I'm adding it to my list to try when I go back. read more

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Harper's Cafe is one of my favorite spots to grab coffee and work remote. The staff is always friendly, the owner is super down-to-earth, and the food and drinks never miss. The playlist is always on point--it's just a whole vibe every time I'm here. read more

I needed coffee beans so I made the trek up here. They didn't have any available for another week so I ordered a latte to stay. After fifteen minutes I asked if it hadn't been made could I just cancel the order because it had been so long and I needed to get going. She told me it was already made and then proceeded to make it right in front of me. So I left with it in a to go cup and took my first sip and had to spit it out, apologies if anyone saw me, but it burned my entire mouth. A waste of an hour drive and $5. Customer service needs to be worked on. read more

Harper's Cafe - Don't get it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I ordered today from the first time from Harper's Cafe and I must say the service was tremendous the food is outstanding I got eggs toast home fries and bacon one of the best breakfast platters I've had in a very long time the people that answer the phone were extremely nice the potatoes were seasoned to perfection. Coffee with phenomenal I mean I couldn't say anything bad about this at all times across the board you get a chance please order from them there in West Orange 134 South valley road tremendous food all the way around!!!!! read more

Harpers is my favorite creative cafe. To be an entrepreneur working remote and to have a space like this with great service and food is a God send. I hope the world continues to learn about Garan and the amazing space he's created (but selfishly I hope it stays lowkey ) Anyone who gives this place less than a 4 are just those people who have a problem with everything and need therapy. Seriously don't sleep on harpers. read more

Harper's Cafe - Breakfast platter and lavender iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Finally found the time to visit and sadly it didn't meet my expectations. Found parking very quickly, arrived a little after 1pm. Placing the order went smoothly, host/cashier was friendly. This establishment wasn't busy at the time, two other tables were occupied. Went to sit by the window and noticed right away the crumbs on the table smh, I didn't say anything, we just sat on the other side of the table. Our food arrived and no bueno, ordered BLT and the toast was hard, it scaled my gums, the red potatoes tasted stale like they were reheated. I went on a Tuesday afternoon so maybe I need to pick a different day; possibly. read more

Harper's Cafe - BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

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The owner is warm and welcoming. The doors are open to all walks to life and that is very comforting to know that this is a safe space. The food looks absolutely delightful and the reviews support how amazing the taste is! To the person who commented about the pride sticker and not being able to support this business because they support people like me... maybe consider grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting with someone who may be different than yourself. Some great discussions can be had over a good ole cup of coffee. You might learn something. I recommend a single shot of expresso and one of the mouthwatering sandwiches on brioche. My parents taught me to take the high road and treat others with love, id rather leave a note of change, than a message of hate. Peace, love and happiness read more

Was just walking by and decided to walk in. You're lured in by the good aromas. My cappuccino was okay; I've had better. Patrons appeared to be enjoying their meals. I asked the person at the counter, which of their coffees would they recommend and the response was "I can't do that"; LOL The cook made himself a plate of food that looked good. I'd have to come back and try the food, but it won't be anytime soon. read more

Harper's Cafe - the menu on the wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

First time at Harper's..definitely NOT the last! Pancakes and syrup was sheer perfection...great coffee...friendly service!! Hidden Gem!! read more

Issa vibe. Simply put, this is a really great spot with great energy and good vibes all around. It doesn't hurt that the coffee is amazing, everything on the menu (I've had the pancakes, the Harper's Club, all of the breakfast sandwiches...) is amazing. The owner is very cool, knowledgeable and attentive with everything going on. I had my mom and sister visiting and we popped in for breakfast. My man predicted any and everything we needed and had great recommendations for an indecisive bunch lol. We are so thankful that Harper's Cafe is right down the hill from us. read more

Very cute, intimate setting ; especially if your Kokomo for a quite place to work or study. The food and service is great! I def. Recommend this place! read more

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Harper's Café is more than just a coffee shop--it's like a home away from home! It's a warm, community-oriented space where I've met so many wonderful people who have become friends. The owner does an amazing job of bringing the community together, hosting events, and supporting other local businesses. It's a welcoming spot for all ages, and I often spend hours working here. One of my favorite menu items is the "Double Cup," which lets you have two different drinks in one cup--perfect for days when I can't decide between a latte or a matcha. The avocado toast is also fantastic, and I highly recommend the breakfast sandwiches. But if you're a pancake lover, you have to try them! They're served with a maple butter syrup that is absolutely incredible. Harper's Café is a true gem! read more

This is a neat small cafe in west orange area. Compared to how small the cafe was, it wasn't crowded and offered variety of dishes/drinks. I personally thought their lemonade was the best! They offer like 5 different types of lemonade and it was good. We had Erica's scone, lavender lemonade, passion fruit lemonade (the best), oat milk latte, egg platter, avocado toast, and truffle grilled cheese (also pretty good). The only comment that I'll mention is that the restaurant should have a pitcher for water, so they don't have to bring a cup of water every time and customer can help themselves (personally think it's a lot of work on both ends). read more

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A great local spot to grab your morning coffee to go or hang for a bit and get some work done. Friendly and attentive service makes getting that caffeine fix something to look forward to in the mornings. The pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign-amann...) in the case look delicious and flaky but I've yet to indulge. There are some small seats and tables out front that are nice to soak up some sun as you enjoy your beverage. Most importantly their coffee is great and their prices are reasonable. I'm a bit of a mess in the morning, so I usually just go with a pure caffeine hit of double espresso and theirs is exactly what I'm looking for (also a pretty generous shot). Coffee is never burnt or over/under extracted it just has a pleasant round taste. Still it's deep and rich but thankfully not overly sour in flavor (as tends to be the most recent trend at many cafes). Some cafes are just convinced that everyone craves a super acidic fruity cup of coffee in the morning which boggles my mind but to each their own. I've tried some of their latte flavors too and they're great, the coffee isn't totally overshadowed by the mix in flavor. Def. Recommend! read more

Harper's Cafe - Hummus Toast topped feta, cherry tomatoes, and sunflower seeds drizzled with balsamic glaze and a side of arugula. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

If you want to check out a place with great coffee, tasty freshness when it comes to food, and a chill and eclectic vibe this is your spot! I recently stumbled upon it when in the area and was looking for a place with plant based options. The owner, Garren was the barista and was welcoming, friendly and open to sharing the story behind the cafe and his vision. The music was also chill if you were looking for a place to get some work done. Oh and you got to try their pastries, ugh guilty pleasure, but sooo good! Everything was seasoned nicely & fresh. Golden milk latte was everything I wanted, A+.Their twist on home fries w/ honey drizzle was an interesting combination of seasonings- sweet savory & spice. It works! read more

Harper's Cafe - Avocado toast, golden milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

Cute Cafe in West Orange. Went there to work and get a rest from my home office. Service was great. Decor was great! Music was great and not overly distracting. I can't remember the name of what I ordered but it was a mozzarella, tomato, lettuce sandwich on croissant. I didn't use their free Wi-Fi since I brought my own but they offer that too. There were several other patrons there. read more

Harper's Cafe - Caprese sandwich.... oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

I stopped by one day for a cup of coffee. Took a look around and decided to order a sandwich and sit. Phenomenal service, fresh food, nice atmosphere. I went back the next day. read more

The place looks nice inside and the people working are very nice but the food is horrible and overpriced. I got the BLT which tasted nothing like a BLT, not even lettuce included just bitter arugula and the not so simple sandwich tasted extremely bland, it required ketchup to be edible. No seasoning overall and the "home fries" which are just boiled potatoes that look dyed red...?? No taste present other than straight potato. The lemonade was good, but the food was just so unseasoned, overpriced and honestly bad. read more

Harper's Cafe - BLT (if you can call it that), Home fries (also if you can even call it that) and Not So Simple sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Orange, New Jersey

The staff at Harper's Cafe, are really friendly and professional. It's a good local place for West Orange residence to gather, to have a small business meetings, or to work on projects on their laptops. They also offer a nice selection of artwork for sale that is displayed throughout the café. read more

This might be my 5,000 review of harpers. But I love harpers. Each and every time. Food hits, vibe is immaculate, love the small town coffee shop feel, and honestly I think I'm apart of the Harpers FAM. Very unique menu. And service -- always welcoming and good attention to detail. read more

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