Needed a caffeine jolt this morning, stopped at The Coffee House!…read more Loved my chai latte with an expresso shop! Rich flavors! Hit the spot! There was a an actual jukebox at the coffee house! Offer brunch items including avocado toast, waffles and sandwiches! Indoor and outdoor seating. Parking on site.

A fine place to grab a quick lunch and some interesting caffeinated drinks. I would skip the fruit…read moresmoothies though. They're advertised as a puree of real fruit but they buy a bottle from Giovani Chilla and somehow make a smoothie out of it. The smoothie was overwhelmingly sweet so not a fan. I also ordered an avocado toast which was fine not the best and a chicken salad which was really good. I also bought a an eden snack and that was a healthy choice option that was still tasty. I appreciated their options and was impressed to see some mushroom coffees.

I love they include community and local food influencers and work with them to create drinks…read more The coffee is good BUT it's overly priced. It costed me $8 for an iced coffee. And extra for getting iced and $1.70 for cold foam - whaaattttt! That's insane. The donuts are $5 a donut. That's crazy! Loved the scones and the fact that the syrups are homemade. It taste great. But I can't afford the coffee everyday.

I was in the area visiting friends and needed something I could eat while I headed back on the…read moreroad. This was highly rated so I decided to give it a try. Amazing! It's tucked away in the corner of a cute little shopping area. It's a small shop with a powerful culinary kick. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy and there was plenty of parking. The sandwich was absolutely delicious. Whatever the sauce is that they put on there. I could eat that with a spoon. I am a self appointed donut connoisseur, Sommelier, aficionado. I would give the donuts 3.5 stars. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back.

A small but friendly and cute place to WFH. They have private phone booths and a conference room…read moreyou can book with a small fee. The staff here are all friendly and willing to help you choose a drink when you're unable to decide on your own! They have a lot of options and I went with a matcha latte but next time I'll try their hot chocolate. During the weekday they close at 7pm which is enough time for me to work remotely at a cafe if I want to get out of the house.

I've been wanting to try this coffee shop for a while (for the Matcha and the vibes, of course)…read more Drove down here last Thursday on an absolutely beautiful day. It's located in a strip mall with tons of parking spots. The barista was friendly and quickly took my order, but since he was working alone, it took quite a while to get my drink and bites. I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind waiting. We were also entertained by some outside salon drama between two ladies. Hopefully they were able to work things out. As a Matcha aficionado, I wanted to try their honey pistachio Matcha. I also ordered some mozzarella sticks and a Cortado for my husband. My drink was a tad too sweet (too much pistachio syrup), but I still liked it. Mozzarella sticks were fine. I paid about $21 for everything including tip. I like the be kind messages on the cups and the black aesthetic was pretty cool. I wouldn't mind returning to this coffee shop as it was a pleasant drive from my house. I'd like to try some other pastries and definitely will have another matcha, but will request light on the syrup!

Cute coffee shop. I love that it was in a plaza with plenty of parking ! It's also right next to a…read moreblack 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.

I recently visited Lokal Coffee to grab a quick breakfast while I was out running errands on a…read moreSaturday 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.

PROS: this place is spacious, clean, prices are good, menu variety is plentiful, and loads of…read moreplaces to sit. CONS: the lady at the register was a bit snippy towards my friend and I OVERALL: I would come here again, but I would have to remember that hospitality needs to improve

This is more towards my recent experience here. I came on a Monday and I saw 3 people behind the…read morecounter. We got 2 drinks and waited but it was until 10 minutes in we found out it was 1 curly haired guy doing all the work and the other 2 girls were just chilling doing nothing. I don't know if the 2 girls didn't work there or not but if you are behind the counter then do something or don't be by the work area. This sucks cus this place is usually consistent. The drinks are usually a hit but it just felt bad seeing the one guy do everything while 2 others just sit and do nothing.

Ive been waiting for the day when I'd be able to work with 2nd Rule Coffee for an event and that…read morefinally came to be on March2! lol We celebrated our son's 1st birthday and the coffee cart was such a great addition to the party. Not only did 2ndRule serve good quality and delicious coffee, they "fueled" my guests as well! so happy for the added energy boost lol and to have something that reflects me and my husband in a way too since we both just love a good latte! Service was great. Eric, Claire and Michael did an amazing job and were very professional. Eric was so kind and thoughtful -he made sure to give me a cup knowing i'd be so busy with our event and I really appreciated it! Thank you so much guys! And to Carol too for our custom stickers, for being so responsive and being such a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend this team and I really hope to have you in another event again!! Thank you guys so much!!

For this year's teacher appreciation week, we were surprised by 2nd Rule Coffee in our building. It…read moreis a limited menu with lattes, espressos, americanos, and hot cocoa. There's a variation of syrups to choose from as well. Since this a mobile location, they bring all of their own supplies in order to service wherever they are booked. The attendants were extremely kind and helpful. Absolutely loved how indie it felt for being in a quick set up. Overall, can't wait for our school to bring them back in support of their business since they were so great!

The Automat is a great place for breakfast! There is a varied menu, but I suggest the pancakes and…read morethink they're the most worth the cost. The avocado toast, for example, isn't as filling or interesting. The autumn cloud cakes in particular are very fluffy with high-quality maple syrup and delicious cinnamon apple slices. The drinks are also quite good, and I recommend checking out the limited/seasonal menu. There usually is a bit of a wait here, especially on weekends, but there's always parking available. I'd show up early or prepare to wait around 15-20 minutes. The service is pretty efficient, but this is a popular spot, and the tables fill up pretty quickly.

Stopped in for breakfast on a weekday and very pleasantly surprised. First impressions, the staff…read morewere friendly, the place was very clean and neat and we saw some people working on their laptops. Got the Bombay Masala Omelete which was really well seasoned but felt a tad bit undercooked. Also got the Hot Masala Fries and those were really well made. Wasn't expecting to receive as many fries as we did considering it was a "small plate" menu item, but no complaints. Ordered the lava cake for our sweet tooth cravings, and this one was a bit of a miss for us. This palce is also BYOB, which was nice. My favv and most important part is that this place is dog friendly, so it was nice being able to bring our puppy to brunch with us.

10/10 !!! Friendly, it was my first time Angie was great…read more She went through everything they had and the March specials. Mint chocolate shake and the green apple was delicious.

When I stopped by, I was the only customer and the level of service was exceptional. I ordered the…read morechunky monkey protein shake that was only about 300 calories and I have to say it was probably some of the best health shakes you can have. Unfortunately, I thought the protein donuts were too dry, but I also understand how difficult it is to create something moist when you put protein in it. I would def come back.

This place is small but super cute and cozy. It's perfect for a chill brunch, a date, or even just…read moreto relax for a bit. We ordered the Mediterranean Sunset and Dragonfruit Mule (non-alcoholic), and both drinks were refreshing. The White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Smoked Gouda Arancini were really good, and everything looked great presentation-wise. The Seaside Cod was also a solid option, very balanced with potatoes and salad. The Biscoff Cinnamon Roll was the star--highly recommend it. Overall, a very aesthetic and peaceful spot. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area.

I honestly don't think there was any espresso in my drink, it tasted like straight sugar and milk…read more I was really excited to try this place and had high hopes, but the experience was so disappointing I actually considered asking for a refund... and then decided I'd rather just get out of there. The space clearly isn't big enough for what they're trying to do, and you can tell the kitchen staff is struggling in a makeshift setup. Everyone working there was very sweet and seemed to have good intentions, but it also felt like they're not being set up for success. We waited almost 15 minutes just to order and not because there was a long line. The staff just seemed completely overwhelmed and backed up. We ordered tiramisu and cookie butter lattes, and it took another 15 minutes to get them. When they finally came, both drinks tasted like milk and sugar. I genuinely think they forgot to add espresso. At that point, the place was so packed and chaotic that we didn't even bother saying anything, we just left and went across the street for bagels and coffee instead. Overall, it felt like a huge waste of time, money, and gas.

This place is a gem and really deserves to be highlighted! Although it looks like a small shop on…read moreMain Street in Metuchen, it's a booming and popular bubble tea place. Love coming here and seeing people from toddler age to folks with their grandparents. Bubble tea is for all! My husband loves to try the new fruity varieties that get added to the menu. Every few weeks there is a new, unique fruit combination that blows him away. I stick to my tried and true Thai iced tea with boba, and NOWHERE else has been able to compete. The details are what makes this place stand out. If you buy multiple drinks, they place your order in an adorable, reusable purple bag. Also, there is a rewards program. So if you're an avid boba drinker, make sure you sign up. Every few orders you can score a free bite to eat or bubble tea. Since it's a hit spot, this place can get packed at peak times (post work hours, and especially on weekends). So happy to have such a lovely shop in my town. Thanks, Akihi!

While exploring in Metuchen, I came across this dessert/bubble tea spot, and of course, I had to…read moretry it out. The inside was very different from your usual bubble tea spot, and it was very welcoming and cozy. I could definitely see myself just chilling and reading a book while enjoying my food and drink. I placed my order through the kiosk while looking over the menu, which had a lot of good options. I couldn't make up my mind and decided to go with the bubble tea and Oreo waffle crepe. Both items were good, and I enjoyed the waffle, which had ice cream as the filling and was stuffed with fillings, but it was a little difficult to eat since the wrapper is not very practical, and I had to use my hands, so it got a bit messy. Did I regret it? No way, I loved it; hopefully, they would just have a better container for it, lol. Definitely will get a sugar rush, so be careful hahaha. I would definitely go back to try the other flavors