Cute coffee shop. I love that it was in a plaza with plenty of parking ! It's also right next to a black owned beauty supply store. They were very sweet and accommodating to the menu changes I wanted which I appreciated so 5 stars for customer service. Not sure if I would visit again but I recommend checking them out if you're in the area. read more

Lokal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I recently visited Lokal Coffee to grab a quick breakfast while I was out running errands on a Saturday morning. Upon entering the building, there is a good amount of seating in the cafe. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich along with a Sunburst smoothie. When I asked about the preparation of the eggs, I was told the egg is a patty and cheese is folded into it. Overall, the sandwich and smoothie were just okay. I see a lot about the prices, so I'll say that the sandwich was $8.95 and the smoothie was $7.95. I am on the fence about this place. I didn't have anything that was THAT good, but it wasn't bad either. I can't speak on the coffee because I rarely, if ever, drink it. read more

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I got a hazelnut iced coffee. It was delicious and I enjoyed it. I got a sausage & egg wrap and it was great especially the spinach wrap! Great service even when the drink I wanted they didn't have they tried to give other alternatives. The ambiance is quiet and cozy perfect to work from this cafe. read more

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Stopped in on my way to work as this place was across the street. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with salt, pepper and ketchup. They rang me up for $10... and then proceeded to hand me my sandwich, after waiting 10 minutes. I had time to browse their menu (most of it over priced by 50%), peruse their vinyl selection, most of which see.s curated based on popular, minor lyrics subversive stuff, clearly only there for decoration like their unmoved random smattering of books. The Nintendo mini was a nice touch. They handed me the bag, and I knew it felt light, which is never a food sign. When i opened it up it didn't have the salt pepper or ketchup I asked for, and it was barely bigger than an egg mcgriddle from mcdonalds. Photo with my mouse for scale. And this was $10... won't be back. Not sure who this boushie place is supposed to appeal to, but it ain't me. And a bunch of the comments above look like they were written by AI. read more

Lokal Coffee - My $10 breakfast sandwich that cost $10, didn't come as ordered, only slightly bigger than my average sized computer mouse - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Everything from the incredible coffee to the great food to the little toast coaster (toasters??) makes Lokal 5 stars for me. Oh wait, you can't forget about the incredibly cool 90s-esque video game set up they've got for anyone to play. The cafe is loaded with plenty of tables for folks looking to get some work done or just sit and chat. I'm a HUGE fan of the vibes: cozy and relaxed and nothing crazy. I've mixed up my order with each visit and so far have tried a black cup of coffee (my usual), the Tate's cookie latte and a simple oat milk latte. My final decision is that you can't go wrong. The black coffee is strong and fresh. You can tell they use high quality beans, and after a few conversations with Jorge, the owner, I've learned this to be true! They actually visit the farms in Costa Rica where they source their beans from regularly, something I don't think you'll find at just any coffee shop, especially the big guys. I really don't think you can go wrong with a good cup of hot coffee here! If you are looking for something with lots of flavor, but still not overly sweet, try the Tate's latte. They actually use Tate's cookies to make this, so you'll have some of the cookie crumble at the bottom of your drink. I really loved this because it didn't leave me with a stomach ache after, it was just a great little treat. Looking for food? I've gotten the avocado toast and the grilled chicken sandwich (GET THE SANDWICH!!) The chicken was butter soft and juicy as can be. I took half of it home but ended up eating it before the day was up. The avocado toast was nice but a little too simple for me. I loved that the avo was nice and fresh, because that's really the most important thing. That and the bread, which was also delicious. It came with a bed of greens on top. Both meals came with a side of potato chips. I need to stop my rave now. But just a little tip! They are in the ground floor of an apartment building. Just look for the Lokal sign and you'll find them no prob. read more

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This place is very cute, I was here once before with a friend for coffee and I remember it having such cute quirky decor in there. The staff is very friendly, it's mostly quiet for the most part. It's down below under apartments, there is a good amount of parking when I usually go. The menu is extensive! So many options to choose from. Tea, coffee, snacks, pastries, chips, etc. this is a great date night or study date. Whichever you choose but my one gripe is that I wish they were open longer. If I was a student I would definitely come here to study! Especially because it's so local for me. read more

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This is such a great coffee shop to visit, especially if you are tired of all the Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts options in the area. They have a really nice modern ambiance. I love that they have booths as well so you can bring your laptop and get work done or just hang out with friends. I tried the matcha croissant and it was sooo good and fresh! Their coffee and great too. My personal favorite is the just a regular pistachio latte. read more

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I came to Lokal coffee and got myself the Tates latte. When I walked in there were not to many people there. I was able to order right away. The barista behind the counter recommended it and I thought it was a good recommendation as I really enjoyed it. If your looking for a good latte look no further. The decor here is pretty cool. You could definitely spend some time here if you were looking for a place to drink some coffee and relax for a while. The atmosphere here is definitely chic and hipster. I could see handing out here a with a friend and just catching up. I also noticed they had some pretty cool coffee gadgets. I'm pretty sure I spotted a Japanese coffee syphon which is an out of this world way to make coffee. If you are into coffee and you're local I would definitely check this place out, I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Lokal Coffee - Tates cookie late! - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Don't let the randomness of the location fool you, a great, fun space for coffee and conversation. We went adventurous and tried the Mocha Raspberry and our taste buds were pleasantly surprised. Who would've thought a mild tartness with sweet caffeine would work so well. read more

Lokal coffee is a coffee shop that also offers some light bites. I came here during the week for an iced lavender latte. The server was nothing but pleasant and took her time making my drink. The coffee was fantastic and the menu is quite extensive as far as beverages go. I personally did not grab any food here, so i cannot attest to the food, but i did grab a picture of the menu. In addition to the delicious coffee, the inside is a shining point of this establishment and would be a great spot to work from or to meet a friend to catch up over coffee IMO. There is a lot of beautiful artwork all over the establishment and they even have some older video games that people can play while enjoying their coffee. The only downside is that Lokal is difficult to access, being located off a major roadway, in a development- which can lead to it easily being overlooked. I do want to note I did not have an issue with parking- but my gps definitely led me in a few circles to get here. Pros: good coffee and picturesque establishment Cons: difficult to find Overall, I'd definitely be back for coffee and to try some of their food read more

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Coffee is tasty and the staff are the sweetest! Cute places to sit and chat with a friend.

Came on a Thursday, so they weren't very busy when I arrived. I waited about a five minutes for the girl at the front to end her angry conversation on the phone, even after she noticed me, and there was no apology. I ordered an almond milk latte and a vegan sausage egg and cheese to stay and when my coffee was ready I noticed it was in a to go cup so I questioned if it was mine. The same girl rolled her eyes and said that all their drinks are in to go cups unless someone really wants it. Which I get, but usually I'm informed beforehand. When my food was ready, she dropped it off without a word or a response. The food was good, the coffee was meh. They don't use barista milk so the steamed milk is watery and lacks that creamy sweet mouth feel. I wouldn't call them a specialty coffee shop, more of a breakfast place. The experience is what most leads to such a low star rating. I understand you're having stock issues with your supplier or something, given your phone conversation, but that is no reason to treat customers with such disdain. read more

Lokal Coffee - Vegan Sausage Egg & Cheese and almond milk Latte - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Your average coffee spot, nothing spectacular. Service wasn't the greatest, the woman behing the counter was on her phone constantly. She seemed annoyed when I asked for the chipotle Mayo that was supposed to go one my sandwich. Ambiance is as great. read more

The mocha raspberry reminded me of the Gertrude hawk chocolate raspberry (ifykyk). Not to sweet and great size! There was a couch and lots of area for seating. I came on a Sunday afternoon and it was quiet and not crowded. They also have a video game corner. I would say that this place gets very cold so if you come to study or work bring a jacket! I was confused by the parking because it's located near apartments. I think you can park at the signs that say commercial parking and visitor parking. read more

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The people are nice and friendly. The breakfast sandwich is delicious. The regular drip coffee and the brown sugar latte is great!

This quaint lil cafe is a whole vibe! Music was chill, staff was friends, decor was cute and artsy. Waffles with banana and strawberries and Tate's cookie latte (almond milk)- delicious! I'd definitely come back with a friend(s) to catch up and chill over yummy food and drinks. Sidenote: they don't charge extra for non-dairy milks like other establishments. read more

Lokal Coffee - Waffles with banana & strawberries - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Always love finding new coffee places in town! Interior: super cute set up inside with a mix of lounge space , regular tables , and high top tables and booths. Plenty of outlets for those who want to come here to do some work. Coffee: I will say their pour over coffee was not that great, it tasted watered down. However, their cappuccino was yummy! Attached a picture of it. Ambiance: they play top 40s in the background which is nice. Service: wasn't that busy when we went but the staff were nice and friendly. Food came out fairly quickly. Food: Yogurt parfait: not enough fruit, too much honey - would rank this as just okay. Egg cheese and avocado sandwich : was just okay. Tasted like something I could make at home unfortunately! Really wanted to give this place at least 4 starts but given the food ultimately wasn't up to par would give it 3 or 3.5 stars. read more

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I went on a Wednesday afternoon and got the Tate Cookie Latte to go. The ambiance is so nice - I'm always looking for a cute place to study or do work. The decor was trendy. In terms of my coffee, I would have preferred it to be more sweet. I want to come back to try the food though! #yelpelite read more

Lokal Coffee - Tate's Cookies Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Love this Place!! Food great! Coffee amazing!! Staff is super nice and amazing also!! Love being there feels like home! read more

This place was very disappointing. The Staff didn't know what they're doing, the coffee was bad, especially for the price. The avacado toast is a ripoff. Never again read more

Went to this place today and when deciding what to order, the guy David tells us "just so you know there is no chicken, avocado or bacon. So we order a turkey club...minus the bacon and avocado that they allegedly didn't have. We sit down and about 5 minutes later another customer enters and orders a bacon, egg and cheese. So I ask "did I misunderstand you, you said there's no bacon". He says oh yea she has to make it, there was no bacon already prepped, we didn't want you to have to wait 20 minutes. So instead of offering us the option of waiting....lied. Very disappointing. Makes me wonder if it happened because we are Hispanic and the other customer was white...I never pull the race card but this was blatant. read more

The raspberry mocha latte was delicious and the staff here is very nice. Great spot to do work with those handy dandy outlets and chill with friends. read more

Lokal Coffee - Coffee bar - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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I don't typically review, but I had to. I'm a sales rep so I've been to pretty much every coffee shop around this part of Jersey. The menu here is awesome. I asked what food is recommended and both employees said "get the chicken sandwich" before I could finish my question! I never expected this small coffee shop to have a banger of a sandwich. This is a perfect late morning pick me up. Definitely will be back and keep this place in mind when I'm in the area. Whether you need a meal or just a cold brew this place is a good mix. read more

Came by here and was pleasantly surprised by the decorations, aesthetic and cozy feeling inside! The location is a little deep and not super convenient because you have to go into an apartment complex, but there is parking available. By the servers recommendations, I got the Tates cookies drink and it was delicious!! They made it with oat milk and it was so nice to drink on a cold fall day. I also ordered 2 sandwiches - one vegan sausage egg and cheese and one regular egg and cheese on a roll. The vegan sausage egg and cheese sandwich came out rather quickly and my friend ate it, but they forgot about my egg and cheese order and it took about 20 minutes of waiting time. I went up to the front and asked about my sandwich to which they realized they forgot - and I got it within minutes. The roll was kind of dry, it was expensive and not worth the price in my opinion. The egg and cheese were melted and cooked together which gave a unique taste. Overall I would come back for the drinks and aesthetic atmosphere to get work done, probably not to grab a bite. Everyone was very kind and personable which was great! read more

Lokal Coffee - Lokal Coffee front - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Cute coffee shop in Iselin/Woodbridge! They have a pretty extensive food menu but I only tried their coffee so far. I got their signature brown sugar oatmilk latte (iced). The quality of their espresso is really good but the one thing I'll say is that after a few sips, I wasn't a fan of the after taste of the syrup (it was Monin). Other than that, the staff was really nice and helpful (shout out to David and Lindsey) and the space was really cozy. read more

So I got the tates cookie latte and it was absolutely delicious. I wanted to order a few more things and was kind of disappointed in the maple latte. It tasted rough and had zero maple. I normally would mention it but I was bringing it home to my spouse. The service was a little sup par so it was a mid experience for me. So I'm soso inclined to return. The location itself is a vibe and if the service gets better and more consistent with the drinks I'd return. read more

Lokal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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I wanted a cute coffee cafe to catch up with my friend and offers enough space to sit and chilax. This was recommended and I loved it. A quiet local cafe with cute decor, a big fan of the gaming decor and yay even the classic Nintendo game cartridge of Kirby's Dream Land in the corner. I loved how even the food here was amazing and it didn't felt like I was eating a grease fest. Their avocado egg cheese sandwich was a decent sized and on a brioched bun. My second morning coming back here, I wanted to dine in and enjoy my meal at a table. Loved the chicken waffles and my cold brew coffee. The chicken was soooo crispy and had a good tint of peppered spice. My waffle was so thick and doughy, what you want from a fresh waffle. We loved this place and was happy to hear from the barista the owner was planning to open more of this cafe's locations. Very nice work all around. Looking forward to seeing more of this coffee cafe expand it's awesomeness. read more

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coffee is really good!! i got the iced brown sugar latte half sweet and it was super good. sometimes it's inconsistent in terms of sweetness but still very good read more

Lokal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I like exploring new coffee places so thought of checking this out. Its located below a new resendential building in Iswlin - Nice decor, good ambience, many breakfast option, good coffee options but nothing special. I felt that the coffee and food was overpriced. read more

A phenomenal coffee located in The Grande at Metro Park, Iselin. In this developing community, Lokal Coffee & Co brings the perfect coffee shop vibes with the extraordinary menu and a decorative interior. I ordered a veggie sandwich and brown sugar cold brew. The veggie sandwich is filled with roasted red peppers, spinach, kalamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, and olive oil served with crinkle cut potato chips. The sandwich is perfect toasted and the bread is fresh. The brown sugar cold brew is one of the most delicious and strongest coffee's I've had. Perfect combination of sweetness and caffeine. Aside from the food, the shop is decorated distinctively. Keep in mind, you're paying for the quality of the food. read more

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I met a coworker here today and we both loved the vibe, coffee, and sandwich (both ordered the Turkey club). Clean, good music but not too loud, aesthetically pleasing, nice staff, decent prices, and solid selection on the menu. We came at 10am and had no problem grabbing seating to work at which was great. We'd both definitely come back! read more

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Love it! It's a nice space with good food, good iced lattes and really friendly staff. read more

Disappointed to say the least. This location is newish to the the area, and located in an area surrounded by corporate offices. We figured this would be a good place, quick & easy. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and the chicken was hard & over cooked, the bread was good though. We also ordered "chicken tender" which to me indicated chicken tenders in a sauce. We asked the man at the counter what he recommended as far as sauce and his response was " i don't know they are all pretty good". After waiting 15 mins for our food we go back to our location and open our boxes, the "chicken tender" is actually a sandwich which is not indicated on the menu. I didnt get any pictures of our food, but both of us manage to get less then half of it down read more

Lokal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

The only legit coffee shop in the area. Coffee and breakfast sandwiches are as good as expected. It what sets this place apart is the vibe. Ample room to work or take a break at near the corporate park, good music, and even a vintage Nintendo to dabble in. read more

Lokal Coffee - Plenty of room to work or chill! - Cafes Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Extemely rude staff and owner. Overpriced food !! They have no idea what customer service is.. most likely trickles from the top down!! Would not go back if they gave me free food!! read more

I visited this place for a quick coffee and ordered their signature - Oats and brown sugar coffee. Loved this particularly as it was just mildly sweet. The cafe is very cute with cosy interiors, worth another visit! read more

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This place is amazing, I wish I didn't live so far! It's so cute inside, the food is delicious and the coffees are to die for! Definitely recommend and will be back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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My coworkers and I got delivery from here one day. We all got iced coffees and lattes. They have dairy free alternatives here and so many different kinds of flavors of coffee to choose from. I got a vanilla iced latte with oat milk. It was great! A few of my coworkers got the iced pumpkin cold brew and said it was really good. My other coworker got a cookies and cream latte and loved it. Prices are reasonable and delivery was quick. We definitely would order coffee from here again in the future. Their food menu looks good also, with a lot of meat and veggie options to choose from. Can't wait to try something new from here sometime soon! read more

Took 31 minutes to get a sandwich and a piece of banana bread and smoothie. (Yes I counted and said something to no avail) Had to get back on road asap and unfortunately when something was said no apology was made for the late response in service, all while other people came and went getting their food they ordered after us. I was a bit sad about this as I skipped going to ihop (a corporate chain) to go to locally owned. Might reconsider next time. read more

Worst service I've literally ever received while dining in after having received the best take out service. 30 min wait for ice coffee and a bagel. Less then stellar customer service after asking for my drink multiple times while everyone else in the place was served. Very disappointed in my visit today. I'm still sitting here waiting for the rest of our order. read more