New to the area and still trying to find a go-to coffee shop, we decided to try Koko Loko. Will I…read morebe returning? Probably not. The staff member / barista seemed as if they hated their job. It was around 10am on a Sunday and understandably there were a few people already in the shop, but the staff member felt a bit cold and overall, quite miserable. The coffee was pretty gross as well, which could be a byproduct of the barista hating that they were working that day. I am a sucker for a fun drink and wanted to try the cookie and cream latte, not knowing it was just a cup of milk with the smallest splash of coffee and mixed with crushed up cookies. I felt as if I was drinking a child's recipe, with each attempted sip clogging my straw due to the cookie pieces. If you don't like coffee this is great, because it tasted exactly like what was advertised - milk and cookies. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but my partner ordered something completely different and it didn't taste great either. The taste of burnt coffee was prominent, making it hard to consume as well. The one positive is the environment seems like a great place to work remotely / study, as that is what many patrons were doing. The open-ness and bright atmosphere is great, but the beverages and customer service not so much.

It took me five years to check out this coffee shop. The lack of Yelp photos and reviews deterred…read moreme from wanting to visit. I don't know if it's the location, but y'all need to check out this coffee spot. It deserves more positive reviews. Trust me, the drinks are amazing. Banana lattes always catch my eye. Most times I am disappointed but I still go for it when I see it on a menu. And I am so glad I did because this one was the best one I ever had. Every sip, I can taste the banana flavor along with the espresso. My girlfriend enjoyed her pistachio latte. And the best part, the prices are lower than other coffee in the area. The cashier/barista was very helpful. The interior space has an eclectic mix of chairs and tables great for studying or doing some work. I plan to come back and try their matcha latte.

Cute cafe with delicious coffee and attentive employees. I ordered the cortado and a cardamom bun…read more It was perfectly paired. The barista suggested hot chocolate for my daughter when we asked about a no caffeine option. I appreciate the suggestion because my daughter loves when she can feel grow up with her own drink. They're open early on Sundays and make beautiful designs with the froth if you choose to dine in. Such a lovely cafe!

We were on a little food hopping tour with the cousins down at Rutgers yesterday and stopped off at…read morethis coffee shop to end the night. A couple of people bought the Kashmiri chai while a couple of us bought the saffron herbal tea with honey. We hung out in the shop for a while and played a game. The service was great. The ambiance was chill. The place had a good amount of foot traffic around the time we were in there.

I have to give Scala Pastry five stars because they make my favorite New York style cheesecake…read moreever. I am not exaggerating! The other cookies and desserts are great, and the prices are very reasonable, but the cheesecake is what will keep me coming back. It's creamy and rich, not too sweet, nor too heavy, and available as a full cake or miniature servings. For years and years, my aunt and uncle always got cheesecake from here when I visited. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced us apart longer than anyone would've liked. I kept saying 'I wish I knew where they got the cheesecake.' Finally, I asked for the name and visited when I was in town. Wow! More than five years later, and the cheesecake was just as good as I remember. I also picked up a struffoli and some assorted cookies. Next time I'll try a hamantaschen, too. And, of course, the cheesecake will always be my go-to dessert here.

This bakery put me in a great mood the second I walked in. It was arranged so neatly and colorful!…read moreThe gal that helped us was a long time employee and it showed. She was great! We tried a lot of different things being it was our first time. I must say the sugar free cookies were my favorite. The twists were on point!! The texture was awesome as was the flavor. Yum! See you very soon!!

This place is very cool! The space is somehow both cold and cozy at the same time. Lots of games…read moreand activities for its patrons. The service was good, there was only one worker and it look a bit for us to get our drinks because she was both making drinks and taking orders. What we ordered: - Hojicha tea - Mojito Lemonade We didn't love our drinks but we also didn't hate them. My Mojito Lemonade didn't have a lot flavors of any kind. Not in lemony, minty, sugary - which is all the things I think it when I think of a mojito or lemonade. My husband got the hojicha iced tea. We've only ever had other hojicha in a latte and asked if they made those but was told that they didn't. It was not bad by any means just different. I didn't know what to really expect but look forward to coming back to try other items but they do have a lot of offer.

The food & stale flavors is the main reason I have to give this cafe a 3. The pastries are NOT…read morefresh/baked in house, the apple turnovers are the same as Shoprite's but were unfortunately much staler than the ones in store and its texture and taste seemed like it were from the day prior. It's completely okay for the pastries being outsourced but at the end of the day, it either tastes good or doesn't and unfortunately, for its a hidden cafe it was one disappointment after the next when it came to the food. Also, the cost of one shoprite apple turnovers from the cafe buys you the whole case at shoprite which is *actually* the same exact food. The breakfast sandwich was the most unflavorful and bland breakfast sandwich I've ever had, counting both outside and even at home. It was difficult to take a third or fourth bite of any of the food. The coffee also did not stand out to me in any way. Coming in very hungry, I was excited and while food typically tastes better when hungry, I just couldn't enjoy it. with this experience, I have to give the food a 2/5 If you're looking for a spot to hangout or get some work in, I'd say it's worth visiting. It is decorated nicely and has board games and a decent amount of seating and some mini tables. It looks like a feel good place people can stop by to sit and relax for a little bit. Service is fine, the owner is chill and nice to talk to.

This is a great cafe if you like specialty flavored lattes, plan to stay for some remote work and…read moreyou're not looking for a full meal. That happened to be the exact criteria of our hunt for a coffee shop while in the area, so it was a perfect visit. On a very quiet street with lots of parking, this was a perfect find so thank you for leading us here Yelp!! If anyone needs tips my search is "cafe with wifi" and it never leads me astray. All the good: -So many tables! I am sure this place fills up on the weekends but on a wednesday afternoon we had our pick of the place. Perfect for groups with the couches and 4 tops. Great for duos, and even the lone remote employee with a counter by the window with seats. -Great specialty coffee menu. On the second day of fall, all I wanted was a pumpkin dirty chai and it was delicious. -A few lite bites. I got the empanada because I was pretty hungry and needed a snack. It was okay, but I wouldn't come here for the food specifically. -Very friendly baristas and team behind the counter. A great find that I believe is behind hamilatte in Hamilton (at least they have the same cups and same vibe of the place).

If you're a latte person like me, Jamesbrew Cafe is a must-visit. They have so many latte options,…read moreand the baristas are always friendly and make your drink exactly how you ask for it, which I definitely appreciate. Beyond the coffee, their food menu is solid too. I usually go for the sausage, egg, and cheese or one of their empanadas, and they never disappoint. Great atmosphere, drinks, and consistently good food. Highly recommend!

Amazing as usual! I…read morewent to the previous location in Edison, but it's closed now, and this location has a cute seating area. I ordered ube milk for myself, which was soooo good, and I also ordered mango milk, which was great too. But I love the Ube milk. I haven't had that kind of milk ever at any place. The paste is made fresh at the store and they don't use any powder for Ube, mango, and strawberry milk. Service was quick! I got a chance to speak with the owner and she was very sweet. Looking forward to trying some more drinks from here!

So happy to be able to get Boba close to home. The girl behind the register was awesome. She came…read moreout to help me with the kiosk and went over the different options they have. I will admit, all of the different options/selections seem a bit intimidating. Because I didn't know if i would like my own customization, i just went with a thai tea. Maybe next time I'll be more adventurous. I'll definitely be back.

Update: I went back to Safwa AGAIN and got the brown butter oat latte (3rd one this month) but this…read moretime with cold foam. It was SOOOO good. I did go around 4pm on a Wednesday so it was very busy. It took a while to get my drink but it was worth the wait. And it was nice there was enough room to sit down for two people. You already know I will be back.

Still a solid place but these summer specials are not our faves…read more - Pistachio Matcha Latte (matcha mixed with a sweet-and-salty pistachio matcha paste) - salty really over powered the drink IMO - Pandan Banana Custard Matcha Latte (fragrant pandan, ripe banana, and rich custard) - this drink just wasn't our taste at all, the banana tasted like a Banana Runtz Candy Counting down the days until they bring back the brown butter syrup. Still would recommend this place and we enjoy going to try their seasonal drinks even if we don't end up enjoying them.

We tried coming here a couple times but unfortunately they were closed. Once because we didn't…read morerealize that they were only open until 7:00pm everyday and the other they had a leak or some issue with the plumbing. We finally made it inside after the third try. Very cute store with limited seating. Drinks took a little while to come out but we were also waiting on our bouquet to get done being made so that was not an issue. No issues with service. Drinks are ok, I definitely want to come back and try other items. They have some very beautiful flowers and I ended up getting at $35 bouquet.

I came here for the first time to catch up with. Friend and enjoy some tea! This shop has…read morefairy-like aesthetics and has a cozy and calm atmosphere. Ambiance - plenty of natural sunlight - limited seating and slightly cluttered back of the shop, seems like they are still slowly moving in Service - friendly staff, they patiently answered my questions about the tea Drink: Camellia oolong tea- brown sugar boba no ice and light sugar: delicate floral notes and rich tea flavor, boba was perfectly qq and sweet! I love the calm atmosphere at the shop so I'll definitely be back!

Mocha latte is very good! Love that the special offerings actually taste like their title! Very…read morevibey playlist selection to jam to while you wait and the best part is everyone telling you to have a good day/week whatever on your way out. This place knows customer service.

Love this place coffee, but they dont open early enough and they are only open 5 days…read more I want coffee everyday

There are so few small business cafes in the area, I was relieved to find Habibi Motor Cafe…read more I stopped by here to kill some time in between appointments and thought it would be the perfect spot. With the rising population of Arab folks in the area, I loved seeing the way the culture was sprinkled in the cafe. The racing theme was cute and the drink was so good. I can't quite remember what it was called but it was coconut water and matcha. My main complaint was how small everything is, which the cafe itself cannot help. They were making the most of their space with seating and I was not able to get a seat. The cafe was filled with college students despite it being early August! I will definitely be stopping by whenever I can.

Ordered: Iced Crème Brûlée Latte (~$8): house made crème…read morebrûlée sauce, sweet cream top, and brûlée crust Cortado (~$5) Aya's take: Habibi Motor Cafe combines my two interests of cars & coffee! Being Middle Eastern myself, I liked the unique concept and knew I had to stop by when we were in the area. We arrived around 5pm and it was extremely loud & busy. The atmosphere and seating gives relaxing environment, but in reality, there were people with laptops (on a Saturday), kids running around, and generally the acoustics inside aren't great. Nonetheless, we placed an order and grabbed a table. I got the Iced Crème Brûlée Latte which was very well executed. It's rich, bold, and had notes of vanilla and burnt caramel. They definitely nailed the crème brûlée flavor. Even the Cortado was nicely presented and soothing. I liked that the flavor profile in the espresso was not overpowered by the milk or extraction process. I was also bummed that they didn't have their cool cups that say "Habibi" on them! Their branding is one of the things that caught my eye about them and it sucks to see them switching to nonbranded cups (assuming for cost reasons). Overall, it was worth a try!