Came here on Valentine's Day for coffee and we brought a board game. Such a cute spot! There is street parking and you can pay by app or coins (bring coins it's way cheaper!). They had a variety of coffee flavors and styles. We really wanted the French press for two but they stopped doing it that morning? I got a hot coconut latte and my husband got a cortadito. We both got muffins (blackberry crumb) which were warmed up and delicious. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

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Such a cute spot! Wish I found it sooner! Very cozy, LGBTQ+ friendly- lots of plants and books. Great ambiance and good coffee too! read more

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Visiting from out of town and passed this coffee shop. Really enjoyed our drinks, and also liked the atmosphere - cozy and welcoming! read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

LOVED this spot! Super cozy and the staff are amazing. Cherry on top was the delicious java I had. Strongly recommend the Cuban Pete which was delicious. So much so, I had one while I was in the shop catching up on some things on my computer and then got one to go! They have a very simple food menu as well if you want a quick bite. If you're interested, they also are a ceramic shop where you can purchase pieces to paint and then have glazed. Makes for a fun group outing! read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Chill area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

I am just hooked on the goodness of this spot! Today I had the dirty chai and the fig and feta toast, my daughter had a blueberry latte and the spicy avocado toast! All were superb! A spot worth visiting if you're in the area! Owner is super sweet! Warm intimate seating area is so inviting! read more

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Great place! Lots of plants and artisan coffees. Cozy seating. Back section is for painting ceramics. Adorable.

Amazing chill cafe space for working, relaxing, and socializing. I love the ability to paint your own pottery which we enjoyed on a rainy afternoon - make sure to reserve spots ahead of time! For drinks and food I loved the gingerbread muffin and lavender London fog :) read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Fantastic!! I got a matcha and my gf got some sort of latte. We were both super happy with our drinks and with the fantastic service. They also had some sort of awesome crispy baked good that I tried with coconut(?), I wish I could remember the name. So good!! I'll be back! read more

The review is real. The incident happened about a year ago, late winter 2025. The woman who was yelling at the customer had told us she ordered the ceramics and was serving us the paint. ‍ That was my real experience and it was unprofessional. After reading the business' comments of the one star reviews, I can say for certain the woman yelling at the customer was the owner. I don't know how that business stays open when you bicker with customers like that. She's unhinged. Very cute inside but I had the displeasure of witnessing, who I believe was the owner, yelling at a customer after misplacing her ceramic item. The conversation escalated to this being an experience and paying for that experience, then somehow escalated to retirement and how the owner would be so lucky to retire. The customer, who was an elderly lady left after that without her ceramic. The atmosphere was incredibly tense after that at our table. We kept nervously joking to ourselves about not asking for more paint because the owner might blow up on us. You don't act like that in a professional setting. read more

I wanted to like this place. I went here for the ceramics experience and was disappointed. We waited 20 minutes for someone to come help us with the ceramics. Even then, we still were told "pick out your pieces and I'll be back" which we had already done. We were never showed any sort of process or told what to do, and after waiting a total of 30 minutes, we decided to just start choosing the colors ourselves. The whole experience was annoying. Painting ceramics is messy, and there was no where to clean anything and no garbage can to throw away napkins/drinks/food (and obviously no one came to help us do this). The whole time felt like a "fend for yourself" experience. After paying almost $300 for ceramics and drinks, I was told the pieces would be ready in two weeks. After a month I finally called and was told "oh they're ready sorry no one called you". When I went and picked them up, I was assured everything was packed in the bag, and the girl said she double checked, only to get home and find that one of the larger pieces was missing from the bag. Oh and also - The drinks and pastries are average at best. read more

I come here once a month for our small book club. The place is super cute and the staff is always friendly. They make their own chai and you can tell. The baked goods are tasty too. read more

Decided to come here for the first time to paint pottery on a Friday morning. The inside of this place is so cute, really nicely decorated and very cozy. The front is the coffee shop portion and the back is the painting area. It wasn't too busy but there were a good amount of people quietly working. They were definitely understaffed and just one woman was working but she was doing a great job running both halves of the business. We got drinks and muffins to eat while we were eating and they were great. Would definitely come back for more painting or even to work for a few hours. read more

The food is amazing. The flavors are so well thought out and go together nicely. The staff are very friendly. The cafe has a friendly calm vibe. read more

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What a unique find! Came here with a friend for some coffee and pastries. They have the usual range of coffee and espresso drinks (americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, espresso, etc.) They have homemade syrups, baked goods, and several sitting areas scattered in the front. Not sure if their pastries are supposed to be gluten-free or w/e but the blueberry muffin we got crumbled as soon as the fork touched it! Great place to come to enjoy a cup of coffee! (They currently don't serve any decaf coffees or teas) Half the cafe is a painting/pottery set up - will definitely want to come back with some friends soon. There are tables set up in the back for painting on canvas or pottery. Once you finish painting, the store will fire and glaze, and you can come pick it back up in about a week. *Street parking only!* read more

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This was a very eclectic space with so many wonderful parts. There is the coffee shop, at www and then in the back a pottery paint studio. There is also a space to relax and drink your coffee with lots of books and comfy couches. It took a little bit to get my order in because there was one person working at the time. I ordered an iced butterscotch latte. make a lot of flavors in house which I liked. The coffee was very good, delicious in fact. however I believe that $7.00 for a latte is pretty significant. read more

So cute and fun to go to with friends for pottery or to relax in a pretty atmosphere. The barista that I think is the owner is not very nice though. Super strong coffee, not anything like a sweet frap type from Starbucks so ask for it light and sweet if you need that! read more

Amazing spot. 1) I really enjoy the comfy couches here. 2) There are electric outlets available as well near the couches. 3) The dirty chai, chai latte, and cafe con leche are all excellent. read more

The coziest of cozies tucked away in a random part of North Jersey. Plants and couches make the space feel like home, come here in the colder months after a long hike in Kinnelon and catch some warm brews and conversation. read more

Not sure what I'm missing about this place...I'm a local who's tried it twice now. Two different coffee orders and both times it was acidic and bitter and generally not good. Maybe cold coffee isn't their thing? Two stars instead of one because the ambiance is cute. read more

Amazing coffee in an adorable environment. The cakes and other foods are not to be ignored. I had the chocolate croissant and it was fresh and crispy. They buy and roast coffees to their own specifications - really makes a difference. read more

Good coffee, slow service. Always nice to have an option besides Starbucks so I hope these guys make it. But it took a looong time to get two coffee drinks since there was only one barista doing everything. Disappointed they have only one variety of coffee. Part of the fun with boutique coffee shops is trying different beans. Decor is cozy leaning towards a little funky. The pottery business in the back is a little strange but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do to pay the bills. read more

The service, coffee and staff are amazing. Everything is homemade and made with healthy, natural ingredients and you can taste it! Love the homemade syrups for the coffee and the avocado toast is out of this world! Also, the atmosphere is so calming and peaceful, I could work there all day! read more

The ambience is great. The best Americano I've had. My wife had a pumpkin spice latte and the best caramel latte she's ever had. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

The homemade syrups are ! She made my twin toddlers a "special drink" of homemade syrup/ water and they loved it! Highly recommend the mixed berry syrup in your next iced tea. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

If you are a coffee enthusiast, try the cafe bombon! The indoor is super cute and cozy. The window seats get the most sunlight read more

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The day that we went it was a pretty slow day for a painting session, some people were going up to get paints on their own, but when we did the same as others we got yelled at by the an older woman- not sure if she was the owner. We felt rushed and not welcomed- as if it wasn't an inconvinence for her to help us. When our project was done we had to call to see if it was ready for pick up. Also food is subpar- slow service. Coffee was okay. People settle for this place because there's nothing else around town other than Starbucks. read more

Lovely aesthetics and a quiet place to study, sketch or just relax. Enjoyed sipping on my hot chocolate with a shot of espresso read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Hot chocolate with a shot of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

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This facility was lovely. It had very nice ambiance. I had a very good cup of tea. The woman who ran the painting portion was incompetent, rude, not paying attention to her customers, and upset both my fiancé and me. It was to the point where he decided not to continue painting. For a lovely establishment, it is such a shame to have a leader who does not have any concept of customer relations. I am disappointed and will not be returning. I will also never recommend this establishment. What a pity. read more

Super cute coffee shop. Great place to catch up with a friend, or spend some time alone and read. Back of shop has art/ceramic shop, which I didn't try, but seemed like a cute 'date' night idea. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Great coffee in a small town that could really use it! I've been looking for an alternative to the Starbucks down the road and think this is it. The place is clean, looks newly renovated and is great for popping in or spending time there. The combination of the coffee and art place together creates a welcoming atmosphere, and the owner is very friendly. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Large vanilla latte (I believe 20oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

This is a very cute place with good coffee and relaxing atmosphere. There is a spacious lounge to hangout with square tables, sofas, benches, and pottery painting station in the back. I will definitely try other lattes next time. read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Adorable place and perfect to meet friends. The staff is always friendly. I would recommend it to anyone.

The cutest coffee shop and a great French press! Can't wait to come back to paint pottery too! Nice big seating area and we all enjoyed our coffees read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Wonderful place to bring family or to just hang out on your own. Highly recommended!!!

I've been to many many coffee shops, but this is no doubt my favorite. The owner is super sweet and recommends great drinks. I have been going about twice and week and love everything I've tried. I recommend the churro or the iced matcha! read more

Hug a Mug Coffee & Tea - Iced Churro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Great coffee, great homemade muffins, great service (with a smile), great ambiance, love this place! And to top it off...the owner is one of those special people you don't meet everyday...love it! read more

Yummmmmm. I've been here twice and absolutely love the lattes here. The syrups are made in house and the caramel is delicious!!! Like ... so delicious. Not too sweet not artificial tasting, really just wonderful. I'm kind of a coffee snob as I often find myself in Manhattan paying $7-$8 for a coffee drink and not enjoying it. But this place feels like a gold mine. On my most recent trip, I tried the churro which is an iced latte with caramel topped with vanilla cold foam and my gosh, heavenly. The decor is great, very welcoming, and also you can paint pottery! I wish there was one closer to my house as this one is about 35 minutes away otherwise I would be here daily! read more

The coffee is better than the chain shops but not tremendous. I expect to pay a little more at the local places but what I did not expect was to pay an extra $1.25 for a splash of half-and-half. Who charges for cream, much less $1.25?! Charging for something unexpected - and not even a nominal amount - doesn't show respect for your customers. read more

Loved coming to this place back when it was Artastic, place was staffed properly and it was a great place for booking parties, girls night, etc. I had a few parties over the years for my kids - slime making and glow in the dark painting. However, things have since changed (maybe a sign of the times)...not enough staff, so you literally have to flag the owner or "person" working to give you paint for your pottery and mind you one color at a time, which is crazy! You sit and wait and just as you get situated to use the "one color", you have to once again flag someone down to give more paint because they give such small amounts each time (Quarter size drop on lamented paint card). This goes on the entire time you're trying to enjoy being in a relaxed setting painting. Keep in mind, if someone comes in for coffee, painters have to wait because there is usually only one, at best two people working. When I say "wait" I mean having to stand up and get someone's attention to come over and assist because without your paint, you can't paint. Please don't misunderstand, the place is absolutely adorable, coffee and pastries delicious but you can't run a business and make people wait and wait for paint as it takes away from the experience. My recent visit in was for a party of 4 (2 Kid/2 Adults), 4 pieces of pottery, 3rd week of May, I had a confirmed reservation and we were the only painters there. Fast forward - our pottery was not ready until middle of June (crazy right?). I stopped in for pick up, waited 10 minutes for someone to assist (again one person working - making coffee). I was advised my pieces weren't fired up, the employee was very nice and apologized and advised someone would call me when my order was ready - which never happened. I went back a second time end of June for pickup. read more

The staff was super friendly, the place is cool, and you can decorate your pottery. Most importantly, the coffee was strong. We are new in town and found this gem. This will definitely be our go-to coffee spot. read more