I've now officially visited all three Modcup locations, and I love how each one has its own unique character. The main spot in Journal Square is particularly charming. It's so cute and cozy, making it the perfect place to actually sit and enjoy a cup. Their coffee definitely lives up to the hype; the house drip I had was robust and incredibly flavorful, easily some of the best in the area. I enjoyed it so much that I even grabbed a bag of beans to brew at home. It's clear why this place gets so much praise, as the quality is consistent across the board. Whether you're stopping in for a quick caffeine fix or looking for a spot to linger, Modcup is a must-visit for anyone who takes their coffee seriously. read more

Modcup Coffee - Drip coffee - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Cool place to get a coffee We came here on a Wednesday morning to grab some coffee to go. Good stuff overall and cute cafe I got a americano and it was pretty good Small place so it was just one person taking orders, making the coffee, and serving so prepare to wait a little bit if there are others in line. If in town again I would definitely come again read more

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Have been to both Jersey City locations, the one located at 25 Senate Place as well as the one on Palisade Avenue but Riverview park. Both shops are awesome, today I ordered the cold brew black. It is easily my favorite one in the area. The barista informed me that the cold brew is Colombian coffee, and is brewed for 24 hours. This place is much more spacious than the other location with inside seating including sofas and seats. The aroma of coffee once I walk in will keep me coming back. Modcup has a roasting machine right in this location. Check it out and let me know what you think. read more

It seems customer service is not at their top of their list. These barista give $#!T faces and are unwelcoming. Once i came to the counter to order they dont bother to say hi and they dont walk you thru any add ons pricing on their products. I came here and orderd an ice latte with less ice. I looked at the price menu and there was nothing saying about add on pricing. When I received the product I was charged for extras: * 0.5 for less ice, are you serious?!?! * 0.25 for single use cup, who does this?!?! I politely asked for an explanation and that they should give heads up before moving forward and charge the customer. The barista didnt care, turned around, and completely ignored me. I was completely speechless! Other places would have been apologetic and would try to make it up for you, this place didnt even bother and ignored the customer as your business is quite insignificant Definitely not the place to come for coffee when you could take your money to another place. For the ice latte with less ice it cost me $6.30, see picture. You could take that to go to Starbucks or any other franchised place and cost you less and better service Terrible service from Modcup!!! Not coming back again! read more

Modcup Coffee - $6.30 for a cup of ice latte. Expensive!!! Outrageous they charged for the cup and less ice?!?!?! - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

One of the best iced coffee places I've ever had. The coffee is so fruity and bright, not acidic, bitter, or sour tasting at all.

My son wanted to share his favorite coffee shop with me! Loved my latte! Flavorful and nice and hot! You can purchase coffee beans to go! There's a series of coffees with fruit maceration! Like coconut or passion fruit! You get a fruity taste with your coffee! Hot and cold coffee drinks available. You can purchase on site or on line. Liked the decor! Friendly Staff! Caffeine & Dreams!! Looking forward to returning! read more

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Great local chain, 4 locations from what I could tell. Very knowledgeable on coffee roasts with plenty to purchase including rarer roast vacuum sealed and imported. We got the seasonal cinnamon toast crunch latte not pictured but lined with Graham crackers on the rim of the cup. Sweetened with honey so very true to the core of a solid latte with focus on artistry. My latte is pictured with apple butter syrup. It really felt like fall in an apple orchard. The only only only thing I'll say is both of our lattes were not hot enough upon us being handed them immediately and drinking them. Just a tip, maybe let them know you like a very hot drink. Milk might not be getting steamed at a hot enough temp for most preferences. Or at least mine. Smooth extraction, great latte, highly recommend! Vibe check...check!!! read more

Modcup Coffee - Vibe - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Not sure about the other reviews here but I had a very timely experience. Barista was friendly and ordered espressos that were lovely and fresh. No lines & went on a Sunday morning. Also bought a 4-pack of cold brews. Decor was very cute. Brought my toddler here too! It seems like a great place to work from home. read more

Loved the vibe of this place. Super chill & interesting mix of color patterns. Nice place to work on a weekday afternoon. Coffee was delicious too- try their gingerbread dirty chai latte. read more

Modcup Coffee - Gingerbread dirty chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Stepped into Modcup for a coffee run before heading over to a friends. They have Chai here! And they have Chai that X actually likes. He loved that it was nice a spicy and actually tasted like Chai. All too often, he gets a Chai latte and it tastes like nothing but milk with cinnamon sprinkled in. So kudos to Modcup! I had their Ice Drip, which was great as usual. Definitely recommend if you've never had it before! read more

4.5* This place surprised me so much, in the best way possible! It's kind of off the beaten path a few blocks away from the Journal Square PATH station. The inside of the store is decorated SO beautifully, the ambiance is absolutely stunning. I ended up ordering a cold brew with whole milk & vanilla syrup. Their vanilla syrup is TRULY unique because I've *never* tasted anything like it before, really good coffee honestly! They also DO sell some pastries in the front as well, a small selection but something none the less. I overheard one of the staff members saying they get it delivered fresh in the morning which is awesome. They also have such a nice seating area; I decided to stay for a bit and read and the vibes were great! All in all, great coffee spot & would definitely recommend read more

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Staff are super friendly but it seems like they're training someone new. Our lattes took awhile, even though there weren't any orders. The lattes came out a bit messy--spilled milk onto the saucer and just a bit of a mess on top. But they weren't overly steamed and the milk was still sweet. read more

Modcup Coffee - Oat milk and macadamia milk lattes - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Oh my god.... This has to be the slowest coffee shop ever. The person talks nonstop and not even actually taking orders or making anything. Jesus Christ just shut up and make some coffee! This is so insane. Never had to wait over 15 minutes just to order a coffee read more

This spot is adorable and the barista is so knowledgeable. The coffee is strong, distinct and delicious. Definite staple. read more

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Doesn't get better then this. Ethiopian guru's, the best beans you can find. My only critique, which is a personal one is to use a 17:1 vs 15:1. read more

Modcup Coffee - You know you're in the right place when they have this! - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Coffee is AMAZING. BEST in Jersey city. Very clean and organized inside. But one of the employees is not welcoming AT ALL and is rude. You'd expect great service from this coffee shop when you walk in, however you're greeted poorly when you do. The barista makes it feel like you interrupted him and it's a chore for him to make you coffee. They also seem to run out pastries quickly, so don't expect to get a pastry after 1 o clock. read more

We passed by to get warm after a cold morning at the park around the corner. I've been meaning to come here to pick up beans as well. They're a gem hidden away off an industrial, now residential area near the art area and Little India. We got a coffee and tea and stayed indoors as there wasnt a lot of people. Great space and decorations to just relax. I picked up my coffee beans and excited to try them out at home. Service was excellent and friendly. A great neighborhood spot to visit. Hopefully soon a place to socialize again. Recommended! read more

One of the best-kept secrets of Jersey City I guess. Love the coffee here, service very friendly and warm and the ambience is just amazing. It's a shame we can't dine-in during covid, would love to come here again. read more

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Just updating my drinks. Again, I don't recall the name of the drinks but here you are! read more

Modcup Coffee - Dirty Chai - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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ModCup is the best! Delicious coffee, wonderfully kind humans, what more could you ask for? The Classico coffee is the perfect morning cup of joe :) and the "Balearic Beans" is the most far out coffee I've ever tasted. It finished on a grape jolly rancher note. Wtf! Yum! read more

Modcup Coffee - What a trip! Smooth, but like.... Finishes on a heap jolly rancher note - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Always a must stop in the area! Fantastic coffee and friendly service. Nice furniture and coffees you won't anywhere else.

Love love love....prtty n pnk is the ‍ Great service Nice ppl Bathroom + + + Bought a Lacoste sweater there once Had a great time every time read more

Modcup Coffee - Totes empty Prtty n Pnk ... it's that delish - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Their oatmilk latte is the best!! Try it hot! I go out of my way to stop by here when I can. The ambiance is really interesting and cool.

So far So great! This place is amazing. Atmosphere, music, decor, service. Coffee is awesome, right size, right temperature and great taste. I loved It a lot! I wish you guys the best! read more

Modcup Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The environment itself is amazing . The smells are filled with the scent of chai and coffee beans. The decor is modern and hipster-like . Clean but small . The coffee is great . Ordered a cappuccino and wasn't disappointed. You can tell that this cafe takes their coffee serious . Price is comparable with other upscale cafes , but they do charge an extra 1 dollars for oat milk which seems like a lot , especially since I got a cappuccino vs a latte which has less milk. The price made me choose whole milk which was fine. Overall great coffee with people who take their coffee seriously. read more

Modcup Coffee - Cappuccino with whole milk - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Stopped in here for a Large hot cappuccino, the guy that made it explained that typically their Larges come with 4 shots of espresso off the machine, I'm glad he told me, 4 shots at 5 pm , I would be upall night...We made it a 2 shot... I nice little place, I really enjoyed it.... read more

Every city has at least one great coffee shop that deserves to be visited just for the aesthetic in addition to coffee that reflects that same dedication. For JC, this one was great. I had a beetroot matcha that tasted great. As someone who doesn't study at cafes, this one really enticed me to do so. NYC hipsters who are looking for new conquests might want to give Modcup a try. read more

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Looking for Good Vibes and HOT coffee? ModCup is where you'll find both! I'll definitely be back!

It's the kind of coffee shop you never thought you'd go without until we were all stuck inside that time. I get all my whole beans here. The crew that works at JSQ is amazing. They make great coffee and they care about their community. Great combination. read more

I ordered a cappuccino. It tasted deep and strong. I loved the design on this place and how it's tucked behind Newark avenue. StAff member was fine; I'm not sure what's up with all the negative reviews. I do wish all modcups in Jersey City has more edibles. I guess they like to only have coffee leftover, and order very few pastries so they finish 1-2 hrs before closing. I'd come here again for the caffeine. Please note this place smelled funky but I forgave that aspect. The cappuccino came in a modern mug. read more

Modcup Coffee - Cappuccino strong espresso flavor - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Super cool coffee spot. If I lived closer, I'd definitely go more often. It doesn't get super packed in there so it'd probably be good for working/studying. I've gotten the latte and cold brew in the past and it's been solid drinks. The workers there are also super friendly and will recommend you a drink if you don't know what you want. They also have cool merch and things you can buy there. Definitely coming back when I need a caffeine boost. read more

Great coffee and REALLY NICE decor! The space is huge! Probably 5 times bigger than their heights location. Still the same great coffee! We went in on Saturday, the first Saturday after their Wednesday soft opening to grab our usual morning cappuccinos. Wanted to grab some pastries but they were out since they didn't know how much to order for the first weekend. We walked from our home by St Peters University and so glad that they now have a location that is walkable from our home! Although be careful which street you walk on as there are some streets that are still straight up dirty and dicey...stick to the main roads like Kennedy and Tonnelle and you'll be a ok!!! read more

Modcup Coffee - Two cappuccinos at the new Senate Pl location - Cafes Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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isn't the thought of a coffee shop IN your apartment building amazing ? wakeup, roam downstairs looking like you got hit by a train. get a delicious beverage and crawl back into your hole. *too good to be true* the concept was just .. not for the area ? it's a low traffic foot area, we're basically in an alley - come on now. and it just seems .. toooooooo hipster ? i don't really wanna wait 10 minutes for a drink, that unfortunately isn't the greatest and is like $6 (this references a chai latte with some form of dairy free milk) i hate saying this. everything smells amazing while waiting for the service elevator. also - staff hanging late night chain smoking and drinking outside the business isn't the best look. read more

I, for one, welcome our new coffee overlords. While Downtown and the Heights were getting overrun with hip and nifty businesses, the JSQ/Five Corners/Marion area has languished like a neglected stepchild. Well, now there is a Modcup in the 07306 and it's pretty sweet. The Good: -It's beautiful inside. Everything is bold, bright, and elegant. -It's big. Compared to the Heights location, it's downright huge. -They roast their beans right in the back. -The coffee doesn't suck. The Sad: -They close at 5pm. :( I'm hoping that this schedule is very, very temporary because I'm tired of taking my dates to White Castle. j/k... I'm not really tired of it. Hah! -NO, BUT SERIOUSLY THOUGH 5pm is too early to close on a weekday! So, 4 stars for now. Welcome to the neighborhood. Bonus shout-out to Justin, who was very friendly and helpful. Bravo. read more

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Nice place! Now I must say Poor customer service and experience. Not even a "Hello" lol.. now days is all about customer service and experience if you want people business. I order a chai Tea was not good at all, super spicy. Disgusting. 12oz $4.00 Not Worth it. You are better off going to Starbucks or Gregorys coffee. You guys must step your game up. read more

The most unwelcoming place ive ever visited! Staff are stuck up and unfriendly staff and clearly dont want you there. Sterile and inviting despite being a beautiful place. By contrast Square 1 around the corner is 1/10 the size and probably has more customers because its a pleasure to there. Ive been here about 6 times and decided it was never a pleasant experience and to go somewhere else in future. read more

Even though I live in the building never had a chance to go in, but finally made it! The place is so cozy and welcoming, the smells of coffee and chai can be detected from waaay outside. The barista was so friendly and made my latte extra good. Too bad I didn't have time to hang out as the place offers wifi and nice music that is much needed to truly enjoy cup of daily coffee! Great spot, delicious coffee read more

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Great spot for coffee on the go! The barista that made my coffee was funny and wholesome. Definitely worth the trek if you are in jersey city area. read more

Ordered the single origin drip and an almond milk cappuccino. Both were fantastic, particularly the cappuccino. The texture was creamy and the single origin was bold but smooth. Didn't try their pastry options but their focus is coffee so I'd stick to that. I will say, hospitality could be a little better (not unfriendly, but not overly enthusiastic either). I get that this is their roastery and that's what they focus on (meaning selling isn't the sole purpose or even focus of this location) but they don't ask if it's your first time or explain their options unless you probe. A warm welcome would be nice! read more

Terrible customer service like I owe the staff money. The owner should train their staff (and himself) again.