Chapter 2 Coffee in Piscataway is a great little spot that gets the basics right. I ordered a latte…read moreand was seriously impressed--smooth, rich espresso with perfectly textured milk and a clean, balanced finish. You can tell there's real attention to detail here. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, making it an easy place to stop in and unwind. Simple, well-executed coffee done right. Definitely worth checking out.

You know what my biggest pet-peeve is when I get flavored lattes? When I can't taste the flavor(s)…read moreI ordered. After having my first peanut butter latte in Tucson that blew me away I was super excited to see a PB Banana latte here at Chapter 2. Unfortunately, the peanut butter was subtle and I think they forgot the ripe banana because I couldn't detect any. The espresso came through nicely though. We also got their almond crossiant. The cashier asked if I wanted it warmed up and I said yes. We waited and waited and by the time we were halfway done sipping our coffee, I had to go up to ask about it. The young girl actually gave me a straight face and acted like they didn't forget and when they served it to us it was not heated up. At that point I'm like why bother asking again. All-in-all it was okay. They do have a very exciting menu with interesting flavor combo lattes. Maybe I ordered the wrong drink? Probably won't return since I was not wowed on this first visit. Onto Chapter 3 of my coffee adventures...

I had saved this place a while ago and wanted to try it…read more There were many options their London fog cream looked great but it was out of stock. I tried their ube milk and it was delicious. Would love to try other drinks if I am traveling to that area. Service was quick. They even deliver to your car if you mention it while ordering the drink.

I am SO HAPPY!!! It's been years since I could enjoy a strawberry, green apple, peach black tea…read morebubble tea, a favorite of mine! Usually stores wont let you combine more than 2 flavors because they cant guarantee the flavor profile but I can vouch for this one!!! This place had awesome staff that was kind enough to take my order over the phone and make it specially! I cant believe this place also offers such affordable bbt! My mom's almond milk tea and my bbt came out to just $12 and in this economy??? That's just incredible

Consistently good but never wowed. Service is always okay. Pricey but good. A slice of cake is…read more$9-$10. Large selection of hot and iced teas. Only one bathroom and it could use some updating and fixing.

I've visited this location twice and both times went well! It's a quiet low key spot but the tea…read moreand dessert options are incredible! They also have some food options that look delicious but I haven't tried yet. It's in a strip mall so there's always lots of parking. The first time I went someone was celebrating a party in their party room and it looked like a fun time. This also seems like a good work from home/get school work done spot, Will definitely return!

Pastry Lou has become a weekly indulgence for me and my wife. We stroll by after dropping off our…read morekid at ballet and enjoy a nice fresh cup of coffee and sometimes a pastry. The quality and service is consistent. They have a cute seating arrangement near the window so definitely sit there if it's empty.

In loveeee with this place and its charm. The tres leches selection is incredible and all the ones…read moreive tried have been fantastic. The coffee is great, chai is great, and the owner is just lovely

In the world of renowned Goliaths like Paris Baguettes, this one will be a David…read more We randomly stopped by this place as our son wanted to have a cake. The place wasn't buzzing with crowd or have too many pastries and bakery items on display filling every isle but this place stood out for a a very naturally tasting cupcake which our kid absolutely loved. The staff was kind and I'll look forward to coming back here to taste some of the other cake options they offer. The parking is plenty as it's attached to a mall.

Our first time at an Asian bakery since moving to Jersey! I funny enough heard about this in…read morepassing and not long after, spotted this place in the same shopping center as the 99 Ranch in Edison and I made a pit stop there (hence no drinks) before going on a grocery run. It was at night on a Saturday so many of the shelves were empty but they still had a few things left. Sunmerry appears to be a chain but one that I have never visited before until now so I can't really comment on what they have, but I did manage to grab: MATCHA CLOUD DONUT - This reminded me vaguely of the im donut donuts I tried in NYC. Very soft and pillowy and filled to the brim with a lightly sweet, matcha filling. I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this. RED BEAN MATCHA BAGEL - it's a matcha dough with red bean filling BUT the filling doesn't go all the way around. It goes maybe 65% so if you're splitting this with someone like I did, fingers crossed you both get a decent amount. The bagel was soft and in a bagel shape but it lacked the chew of a bagel. The filling was nice and different but the matcha taste was subtle - if that. Overall, liked the idea, but I wanted more of a bagel chew than what I got and to taste the matcha better. Maybe even have a more even share of the red bean. COFFEE BRIOCHE LOAF - my husband liked this one! Which is good because I got it for him. This is quite good. Soft, lightly sweet with a coffee top. We ate this maybe 12 hours after and much of the top layer had "melted" and gotten on the cellophane but it was still delicious. Perfection. I definitely scraped off the coffee bits from the cellophane so it didn't go to waste. PINEAPPLE BUN W/ MILK - I grabbed this one thinking there was a filling inside and there wasn't. I don't know if the bun was placed in the wrong location or the name is telling me the bun isn't vegan but it's a good pineapple bun but without anything inside, it was a tad dry. Maybe it needs a pat of butter like they do in HK. MELON PAN - I haven't had this in a good long while so I got it for fun. It's smaller than the pineapple bun and the topping is a little sweeter - I remember crunching on sugar crystals. It's not bad but also not filled so it's a tiny bit on the dry side. The place has tables to the side where you can enjoy your goodies. I didn't stay too long but they definitely serve drinks and delicious cakes as well. The staff were nice and the place seemed on the dim side. Fingers crossed I can go back during the day to get a better idea of what they have! In the meantime, this is a good place for an Asian bakery fix. They do list out ingredients under the names of their baked goods so that's awesome! From what I could see, their baked goodies are likely not vegan or gluten-free friendly, though...

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

An incredible dining experience you won't forget. The service is exceptional, and the food is…read moreabsolutely spectacular. Our lovely server Allison is amazing

Just came with my family to eat and celebrate my brother's graduation and the service was amazing…read more Despite it being close to closing time and lots going on in the kitchen, when we asked for more food it was easily brought out fast. The inside was also amazing (my mom approved), and we had no issues with ordering as well. We all found something that we liked which is something I love about this spot.

Very small vegan joint with great food…read more I had the Cucu sandwich with coleslaw, apples, vegan chicken, caramelized onions, and pickles. Very tasty. My daughter had a mango hibiscus lemonade that she enjoyed. She ate the Just Egg BC Bagel and liked it.

Hands down, one of the best dish for dish dinners in Metuchen…read more Their sweet plantains came with this cheese that matched the flavor perfectly. Their eggplant BBQ skewers also packed flavor and was not expected. The highlight for us was the oyster mushrooms, and surprisingly the layered potatoes.  Share some mocktails on a warm summer evening to fit the vibe just right