Somewhere on social media, my wife saw a picture of this cafe next to a stream. On a sunny April…read moreSaturday morning, we took a drive to Clinton to see this place for ourselves. It was just as nice as the pictures. Located on the corner with a stream and single lane bridge next to it, this was a great spot to enjoy a drink and a pastry. My wife's Matcha and my Chai Tea Latte were delicious. My homemade cinnamon scone was also very good. If you live nearby or just want a nice stop off I-78, check this cool cafe out!

The perfect cafe for a change of pace! Both indoor and outdoor seating! The matcha was perfect…read morebalance, not too sweet. The views outside are so refreshing. I will be back. 10/10 experience. Barista was also very pleasant. Def check it out if you're in the Clinton area!

I was walking in town one day and I happened to stumble into this heavenly coffeehouse. The second…read moreI walked in I was immediately gifted with the presence of a certain employee. Arben. He made my experience angelic. It felt like an out of body experience. Ive never felt so welcome in my life. The coffee was reminiscent of pure joy. The sedate environment took all the wait off my shoulder. Arben didnt fail to make me feel l I belonged there. His eyes pierced my soul. 10/10 experience. 100% recommend

Nice cafe. Fits right in with the small town vibe of the area. Trendy without the overkill…read more We tried our usuals. Matcha Latte for her, Caramel Latte for me. Both with soy milk. I have to say, that was really good coffee. We added to butter croissants as a snack. The place was reasonably busy and yet the staff was active and getting the job done. Waits were minimal and the line moved quickly. Cool spot, the kind to frequent when in the area. Great for reading, getting work done or meeting with friends.

Scout's has the coziest, rustic-chic atmosphere--honestly my favorite vibe of any local coffee…read moreshop. I especially love the quiet mornings here. It's such a peaceful place to start the day. The espresso is incredible. Their cappuccinos are consistently great, and the specialty lattes (my favorite is the maple latte) are so good. They also offer gluten-free pastries. The GF pumpkin pecan muffin is one of my favorites. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and street parking is usually easy to find. My only wish is that they had longer hours; they open at 7:30 AM and close at 4 PM, and as someone who likes to start early and sometimes work in the evenings, I'd love even more time here! Still, an amazing spot and one of my go-tos in town! I definitely recommend checking out Scout's.

I visited Scouts coffee bar while visiting my friend for the weekend. We stopped in around 9am and…read moreI was pleasantly surprised and how adorable this place was like straight out of a hallmark movie! Upon entry the barista remembered my friend and she was so kind with helping me make a latte and pastry selection! We both ordered the ginger molasses latte and I ordered the savory whirligig to go (I can't wait to try that later on). As we waited, I perused the store and noticed they had merchandise that included Scout coffee beans made in house, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments and decor, sweatshirts and mugs. They had a pretty large menu lots of seating and my friend shared they have poetry and evening events. The ladies working were super friendly and my latte was perfect!

Black River Roasters is one of my long-time favorites. Their seasonal drinks are always so good. I…read moreespecially love the iced maple latte. There's plenty of indoor seating, and the outdoor seating area is spacious and really elevates the whole atmosphere in the warm weather. The baristas are consistently kind, quick, and talented, and the drinks come out perfect every single time. I'm a huge local coffee shop fan, and not every shop nails consistency, but Black River Roasters has gotten it right without fail since the day they opened. I've been coming here since they first opened their doors, and their coffee is still tough to beat. Truly some of the best coffee I've ever had!

Passing through Whitehouse Station and in search of coffee brought me to Black River Roasters, and…read moreit definitely was a pleasant surprise! First impressions: wow, this place is huge for a coffee shop. Black River roasts their own coffee beans in house, which is always nice and means you're getting some high quality caffeine. Seasonal flavors included pumpkin, bourbon maple, and apple cinnamon -- so you already know you're getting quality, since these aren't flavors you can get just anywhere. I loved the signage depicting staff favorite drink mixes as it adds a fun touch to the menu! Coffee was great, my only complaint is that with syrups the drink can get way too sweet (especially since I typically drink unsweetened coffee.) Make sure to ask for less syrup and you'll be good to go! Can't wait to return!

Nice place for lunch located on Lebanon Rt 31. This place has a nice, homy feel. They bake fresh…read morebread and danishes, salad was fresh with many different ingredients, and the sandwich was good with fresh ingredients. Seems that the menu is based on French items. The service was great. We got seated right away and had no wait. I would recommend this place for a nice, healthy lunch. The price was reasonable as well. I would return if I were in the area again for a meal. They have many danishes to buy by the register, definitely worth checking out.

Came to Sweet Melissa today for the Mother's Day lunch with my wife and daughters after only having…read morepreviously been here for takeout coffee and pastries. Sadly, a poor experience and we are thoroughly disappointed. We were seated promptly, and had our lunch orders taken promptly which was great. Unfortunately those were the positives. The wait for our food was extensive - I was checking my watch to avoid being overly impatient as it dragged on especially because I always tell my kids not to complain and to be patient. Adult starter salads came out within 20 minutes, but nothing else came again until 55 minutes after ordering. The kids' starter fruit cups never came until I asked for them after their 'main' courses had come. Two of my girls ordered the kids' scrambled eggs which was a plate of scrambled eggs with a single piece of toast. My third ordered the kid's french toast which arrived as a small, single piece of french toast, with no fruit/compote, etc on top as was supposed to. It was an incredibly small portion, especially for a hungry 9 year old after waiting for 55 minutes, such that I actually asked the waiter for another piece for her. When this arrived, it did have fruit/compote on top (inconsistency?). My wife ordered the eggs Benedict, which is her favorite, and it was fine but the eggs were overpoached for what it's worth. I had the Healthy Meal - it was fine but nothing amazing. For the majority of the 55 minute gap between the placement of the order and arrival of the food (minus two salads) our server almost never came by to check on us or assure us of timing, and he never refilled waters or asked about drink refills for the kids. We all ordered egg-based meals, and the table had no pepper or ketchup on it or brought out with the food, nor butter for toast. Yes, we could have asked for it, and we would have if the food had come sooner, but after the long wait we just wanted to expedite, eat, and go. The manager did check with us one time before food arrival at which point I mentioned the kids still did not have their starter fruit cups, and she advised our food was coming out soon. Main courses require cooking, but a fruit cup takes about 30 seconds to put together, and the children at the table next to us received and ate fruit cup starters long before their mains arrived - again, no consistency. Things happen, cafes and restaurants encounter challenges, and we are pretty understanding of that so would not have likely bothered to submit a review for one bad experience were it not for what was said in front of us before we left. Another family of four (two young ones) next to us had clearly been having a similar experience to us and did not kick up an overt fuss, but must have submitted a complaint at some point before leaving. After they left, we were the only people in the front room for a few moments while the manager and owner were nearby chatting and clearing the other table. The manager told the owner of the other family's complaint that they had waited "an hour and twenty minutes" for their meals, at which point the owner inquired from her if they had really waited that long, and she said "no it was only 45." The owner then proceeded to dismiss the complaint and stated "isn't that what Mother's Day is all about?" or something to that effect, I assume suggesting that on Mother's Day we should all be happy and/or expecting a long, leisurely meal. I have no idea if their wait was 80 mins but if it was like ours it was probably more than 45 - like I said, I was actually counting. Secondly, having that conversation out in the open in front of other patrons is highly unprofessional, especially if you are going to be so dismissive. It is also tone-deaf to the fact that perhaps the patrons you are having the discussion in front of might also have had a similar experience and actually feel almost exactly the same way the first family did - in which case it is a legitimate shortcoming of the meal process that day, not an easily dismissed one-off complaint by a disgruntled patron. Finally, in no way should an eatery's owner use the premise of what Mother's Day is "about" in his mind as a weak justification for poor/slow service. I love a leisurely meal, if I am enjoying the food and taking my time, not spending the bulk of the time waiting for it. If the kitchen is slow for other reasons, so be it, just apologize and do something nice for that family that lodged a valid complaint. I was actually prepared to also speak to the owner about our experience, but after hearing his back-and-forth with the manager, it seemed pointless to do so privately as it would have been readily dismissed as well, I suspect. Hence an online review - which I have not done in years. Fair is fair, their takeout coffees and pastries are tremendous, and the barista staff has always been pleasant to me. But that is clearly their strength. We would not come here for a meal again.

Whenever I'm visiting family in central NJ, Grounded for Life is a must visit for me…read more As a vegan, it's a real challenge to find decent - let alone GOOD - food in this area. The exception is Grounded for Life, which offers delicious breakfast and lunch options that are thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and satisfying. Their extensive, all vegan menu offers breakfast options such as bagel sandwiches, burritos, toasts, and more, and even their coffee is surprisingly good! I have also enjoyed their wraps, bowls, and sandwiches. And they even have burgers and hot dogs, too. GfL is my new spot for takeout (order ahead online to save time!) before heading to the airport. The chunky chicken wrap saved me when my flight back to the West coast (already a long journey) was delayed by several hours and I was starving. The cafe also has a number of yummy desserts displayed in the case that are great to-go. GfL also offers a "Meal Prep" option where you can order food on a weekly or monthly basis. Service is friendly and efficient, but they are sometimes understaffed. Try to be patient and nice, and your tasty food will be out soon enough. The cafe itself is pretty small with just a few tables indoors. The outdoor patio is more expansive, and I recommend enjoying your food and drinks outside if the weather is decent.

Absolutely great experience, cute little place and everything was delicious. I would recommend…read moretrying this place if you are in the area! The service was really nice as well the people were super sweet and answered all of our questions, it's a cute little place my mom and I were pleasantly pleased!

This DD sucks. Badly. Tiny location and they will sell you munchkins in the afternoon that were…read moreharder than baseballs and charge you mucho $$ for them. Yuck.

Ok - we are talking about a chain Dunkin' Donuts. I know what to expect as far as food and coffee…read more The customer service is awful. They bombard you when you walk in you will have 3 people screaming "mam, mam" - (I switch up my order often) One day the woman at the register told them "Large iced coffee" before I even ordered.....She got mad and rolled her eyes after she assumed that's what I wanted... That's for me I said? No I want a hot coffee. She argued that they already made an iced. I said but I didn't want that.... She rolled her eyes and said "next time, next time" I stood there like in shock. I said no I don't want this..... So finally I got my hot coffee that I wanted but didn't get a chance to order. Next time I came in she said "mam, you, what do you want mam?" I said a medium - before I could even finish she says "mam hot or cold? I said hot... "cream and sugar?" I just couldn't even think. Preferably, I like to order my coffee like this: "Large/hot/light and sweet"..... but this is getting extremely difficult. So pushy and rude. I will go back to making coffee at home. Nobody will make me mad there.

Walking in, you'll feel like you're back in Portugal. Great addition to the area! The beef &…read morechicken empanadas have a balanced ratio of filling to dough, and taste delicious. The pastel de nata reminded me of Portugal. The interior is very pretty and perfect for a coffee date.

I can't even tell you how much I loved this place! My husband and I visited Portugal in June, and…read morewe've been dreaming about going back ever since. Yesterday, I told him I was heading here to plan our next trip and I'd pretend I was in Portugal while enjoying my breakfast. Imagine my happy surprise when it turned out to be more authentic than I could have hoped! If I hadn't known better, I'd have thought I was transported straight to Portugal. The pastries were exactly as they are in Portugal and were so delicious! My cappuccino was also amazing. This place was inviting, immaculately clean, and was large and had plenty of comfortable couches and chairs to sit on. There were travel videos of Portugal playing on a TV. Every staff member was incredibly nice and genuinely welcoming. Truly I would recommend this spot to everyone - there is no way you won't fall in love with it!

Greatest local breakfast and lunch/ ice cream business…read more Always offering seasonal specials and food prepared in front of you, literally.

I went to Gronsky's Milk House for breakfast this morning, because I wanted to try their breakfast…read moreburrito. The burrito is huge! Bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries and pepper jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with salsa. Outstanding! I didn't get the pancake of the month, which is mint chocolate chip, but let me tell you the pancakes are huge! April will be carrot cake pancakes and I will definitely be ordering one! I sat at the counter and had a nice conversation with some very nice ladies that grew up in the area. Staff is super busy but very accommodating! I definitely recommend Gronsky's Milk House!

Chive and Thyme catered a large breakfast and lunch the day after my wedding and they were…read moreincredible!! Everyone loved the delicious food! There was great variety of choices and they provided generous portion sizes, with a great mix of savory and sweet. Amy, Michelle, and their staff were amazing to work with in the planning process, and they were always responsive, kind, and accommodating! Thank you so much Chive and Thyme for providing the perfect way to bring everyone together after the wedding!

OMG!!! We used them to cater our Christmas dinner. We had the ordered beef and the salmon with…read moresides of potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, roasted root veggies. Everything was so delicious!!!! The filet mignon wad cooked perfectly and we got so many people saying that the salmon was the best they ever had! So highly recommend food!!! Will definitely be returning for our caterings!!!