I'll sometimes stop here before or after I teach a yoga class. Stopped here on a Sunday morning just before 9:00 and there were quite a few people here already. This is a great spot for meeting up and catching up. There are lots of seating options and it feels spacious. When it's warm, they have outdoor seating. I elected for a seat near the window and was very content there. Service is always good here! I always get the same thing, a chai latte with oat milk and it never disappoints. They had some fall options which were very tempting. I wanted to get a baked good, but nothing looked that appealing. I can also see this being a good place for a coffee date as it's lively but not loud. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Fall menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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I was looking for some time to spend in this area and Googled coffee places nearby. What a good find it was. Downtown Caldwell is really good, with ample parking spots, wide roads, and a nice & clean look. I also got a couple of restaurant names, which I am going to try later on. This coffee bar is on the corner of Bloomfield and Smull Ave. You can't miss it. it gives a chill-out vibe. Grab a table or sofa, order whatever you want (ofcourse, from the menu), chit-chat with your friends/family, have those hot sips- what else can you expect from any good coffee joint? I had vanilla hazelnut, and it was good. Prices are reasonable too.. good time spent over a cup of coffee. read more

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I loved the open, clean space of this cafe, and all of the decor was also very cool. I walked in w/ my friend in early October, and the cafe was decorated top to bottom w/ spooky Halloween decorations, which added a very nice touch. I ordered a latte, and my friend ordered a frozen coffee. The coffee tasted just fine-- nothing special. But it was a perfect place to stop at in the middle of walking through the town. read more

Such a cute coffee shop!!! I've been here a couple times and it always hits. Their lunch menu is also amazing! The buffalo chicken wrap is my go to! It has jalapeños and lots of veggies and it comes with a bag of chips! Highly recommend the wrap! read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Lavender iced latte with buffalo chicken wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

I stopped for an ice tea and read outside. They have plenty of tables and chairs. I didn't notice Wi-Fi. A lot of people linger here. Parking is on the street and is metered. Sunday is free. The place was very efficient and they had a lot of coffee options. My ice tea was decent. I think the place could've been a bit cleaner. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Nice local cafe in the area. Lots of regulars come here for coffee, drinks, food. Came here for lunch - service and food was good. Plenty of options to choose from the menu. They have omelettes, pastries, sandwiches , wraps and salads. Plenty of choices for coffee, expressos, lattes, smoothies, and tea. Decor on the wall is nice - not quite the rock n roll hall of fame but makes you feel like it. There are also souvenirs for purchase. Had unsweetened ice tea (added sugar to it), chicken salad sandwich which came in a toasted bread and served with chips and chicken Caesar salad. Grilled Chicken was pretty dry (a bit over cooked) however there was enough Caesar dressing to help. Overall good and service was good. Outside seating has rockin' chairs (get it?) which is cool as well. Will be back when in the neighborhood. read more

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Really liked the vibes at Rock 'n' Joe. It's like a mix between a coffee shop, a dive bar, and a Hardrock Cafe. There's plenty of tables and cushions to sit on to eat and relax and get work done, while the whole place is filled with rock and roll memorabilia and rock music playing in the background. There were plenty of options for drinks and food, and the atmosphere was just really cool. I want to go back in to try out some different options and see what the early morning vibe is like as I went in the afternoon. But overall it was a coffee shop for people who enjoy rock music and just hanging out. Definitely recommend! read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Iced coffee with milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Coffee fix after lunch! I would've opted for a hot one, but this Caramallow smoothie called me by another nickname - "Kallory"! ...more calories than one, in all reality. Who's counting?! It was a welcomed drink dessert, so to say ;) The decor is adorable! Definitely a fun lounging spot. Nice sweets and snackies to choose from. There are tables for small group meetings and comfy sink-in chairs. It's located on a corner of a charming downtownish area in Caldwell. Find them when you're in the area. Then coffee, lounge, and chill! read more

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Coffee is good (at least if you like sweet lattes, since that's what I ordered aha). I had a drink with Irish cream and hazelnut, though I wish there was better holiday drink signage inside. Staff were quick with it, though there wasnt much of a crowd at that time anyway. I just popped in during a walk, and got a piping hot coffee on the way back home. The place was cute, with a rocker aesthetic, comfy seating and warmth. Ofc there was also a nice Christmas tree and some decor for the time of year. They weren't playing rock at the time... but it also wasnt blasting holiday music soo... Would come back to sip and do my work here and give it another try. read more

Stopped in for a cup of coffee, waited for the barista to answer the phone, make other orders, clean the machine. No one acknowledged my presence, let alone take my order. After 10 minutes standing at the counter, I gave up and left read more

Cute coffee shop with hippie vibes. I ordered the gingerbread latte, it was perfect for a cold windy day. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Gingerbread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

I stopped in after an early return to New Jersey. Traveling down Bloomfield Avenue toward my home, I stopped in Rock 'n' Joe's for a much needed morning coffee. This is a small franchise which has stores in Pa., Neb. and New Jersey. There are about 4 locations in this state. Parking is either on Bloomfield Avenue or a few spots in the back. The windows are large letting in a lot of sunlight. I am not a fan of dark places in the morning and it was nice to view the ongoing vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Inside there was a great deal of rock decor and memorabilia with rock tunes playing quietly in the background. It is how I start my morning with Alexa Show. Alexa play some " Deep Purple". The seating is comfortable with cushioned chairs, sofas and chairs and outdoor seating when possible. I choose the cushioned chair and ordered a Vanilla Latte and sipped my vanilla latte, stared out the window and unwound. I ordered a Vanilla Latte with almond milk. Prices are about what you would expect at Starbucks. Like Starbucks, Rock 'n' Joe's is all about gourmet coffee with pastries, small sandwiches and a coffeehouse ambiance. Why the tree stars instead of four, there are know free refills. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Rock n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Ok so you're theme is a rock cafe, there are music posters and memorabilia every where, being the music major that I am this peaked my interest, only to notice that there was not one smidget of a reference to one black artist, you know the individuals that started the genre, just gave me very uncomfortable vibes. read more

Amazing service and had a delish cappuccino. I witnessed a batista give a puppy a treat. 10 out of 10 will recommend!

Great Place! Friendly staff. They have great food, coffee and service. The staff is patient and works you through the menu..

Nice little street corner coffee shop. It's nice to see coffee shops in the neighborhood still exist amongst the major chains. This place uses a very flavorful coffee, definitely unique! Our lattes were great! They have decent amount of seating and the view was really nice! We would definitely come again! read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Interesting and comfortable space. Good quality sweets and coffee and even some light food. Offer outdoor and covered outdoor seating in the warmer months with their garage door like walls and lots of light always. Sometimes host local entertainment. Wish hours were a bit longer. And service turns over a lot so not always perfection but usually good enough read more

I ordered a large iced coffee black and they said they couldn't fill the cup up because I didn't want milk. they left about 4 oz of the cup empty read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

First time here and I love this place! Cool coffee shop with good food! I went with bacon, egg, and cheese on ciabatta bread and it was excellent! Also enjoyed a fantastic chai tea latte with it. I will be back! read more

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Store has an excellent location excellent coffee but customer service sucks. The staff will look at you and not ask you what you would like to order when you are at the counter. read more

Great place to hang out and enjoy a hot cup of coffee! Free WiFi, and plenty of outlets are great when you need to get some work done. The menu has a nice selection for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even coffees! Staff is always great to help you decide when you can't decide. Plenty of seating options, high-top community table, normal sitting tables, and lounge areas. Great place. read more

Amazing iced lattes and food! Very friendly service and very welcoming! Always good music playing and a very nice place to relax and enjoy what they offer read more

Started going here regularly when we moved to the area. It's a great little shop that is a lovely part of the community. The staff is great and the store is clean, friendly and well kept up. We recently got married down the street, and they let our entire wedding come by and we treated everyone to a cup of coffee. This shop will hold a special place in our memories for years to come. Super charming place, with the best coffee in the neighborhood and a great low-key atmosphere. read more

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This place has a really nice ambiance, but in not sure that I will be returning. I ordered a grill chicken and egg white sandwich and I was very disappointed. The chicken was not real chicken and it had a mushy taste. Also I got the iced mango passionfruit yea and I could not taste either of the flavors. read more

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I love a good cup of coffee, but I've never really been the kind of guy to hang out in a coffee shop as I usually find the majority of people hanging out in coffee shops to be a bit pretentious or annoying (no not all of them, but you get my point). However, I may have to re-think my prejudice after walking into Rock N Joe the other day. My daughter's high school is near Rock N Joe and I'm going to end up doing a lot of waiting for her over the next few years while she finishes up practices and games and study groups. I believe this is the place I will spend much of that waiting time because the coffee is excellent, the owner and the other employees seem to be pretty damn nice, and I LOVE the decor and the music they play. Been here twice now-once I got a regular cup of coffee and a cookie-both hit the spot. The second time I went I had an espresso drink called a Nutty Irishman that might be the death of me because it was practically perfection in a coffee cup. I'm looking forward to spending time at Rock N Joe's and catching up on lots of reading... read more

Changing my review to 1 star. 10$ for ham and cheese on a croissant?! Not only that, I waited over 20 minute for the damn thing. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THERE! Summary: Over priced and long wait times. read more

This place is awesome, but I don't get why the "Hippies Use Backdoor" sign is pointing to the front door. Just put it on the other wall so the arrow points to the back. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

They don't serve food after 7 on the weekdays - bummer! We came in for some light dinner but had to leave to get food elsewhere, but we came back afterwards ;). Their cappuccino is delicious. The place is cozy, comfortable, great vibe. Tables are very very intimate so be prepared to unwillingly eavesdrop on everyones conversation. We sat next to the most awkward Match.com first date, ever. They have tons of sweets to choose from. And lots of sweet, sugary coffee drinks if you're into that sort of thing. We had a brownie which was good, and a chocolate sea salt cookie which tasted old. Sucked, since chocolate and salt is my favorite combination. Other than that, the service was nice and I'd definitely return. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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I recommend their chai tea latte, but you really can't go wrong with any of the coffee/tea options at this place. As far as the food goes, the Croissant French Toast is great! This is a great place to study, but it can get noisy at times. read more

Swung by while in town needing to kill an hour so grabbed coffee and sat here with WiFi. Was here around 4-5pm on a weekday so it was pretty quiet and the perfect time for a flat white and productivity!! Didn't eat anything, but loved the flat white. read more

Delicious food and desserts, great service, and live music - what more could you want? (Well, maybe a location in New York?) I went to Rockin' Joe's to watch my good friend, Christina Zagarino, play some of her original music (shameless plug for her myspace page - myspace.com/tinarino). It's super cute with records on the walls, record sleeves as the menus, etc. Plus, since Dan the owner thought that my friend and I were Chrissy's roadies/groupies/super fans, he let us order what we wanted on the house. (I love being "with the talent"). I'll surely be back here for Chrissy's future shows, and I think you should all come, too. Her next appearance is a double header with Richie Rosencrans on June 27th - check it out! read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Still going. We just love it here. Great music. Nice staff. Always friendly Great downtown spot. New menus. Fresh paint on the walls. I love it. Eddie now hangs with Kiss Destroyer. read more

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This review relates only to the coffee and ambiance of Rockin' Joe; haven't tried the food yet. I've now been here twice. Once in the late evening after dinner at Dough down the street, and once in the morning to do some work. Simply put, this is a great neighborhood coffee shop with a cool vibe. They play great music ("Rockin' Joes"...hello!) and have some cool vintage gold records, album art, and concert posters covering the walls. Did I mention the free Wi-Fi? Yeah, they've got it. I realize that Starbucks has Wi-Fi, coffee, and some food options, and they even play music, but Rockin' Joes is everything Starbucks isn't...in a good way. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the coffee drinks are super tasty; I especially like their "Wide Eye," more commonly known as a red eye. I haven't tried the food yet, but the menu looks mighty fine, and those I've seen eating (especially breakfast) seem to be enjoying the grub. Keep on keepin' on, Rockin' Joe! read more

Everyone who knows me knows that coffee is a huge part of my life. So after dinner Friday night, stopping by Rock "n" Joe was a given. Especially because it's across the street from where we had dinner. As usual their coffee was great. My wife had a tea and I had a caramel latte. Plenty of foam but be careful. It's as hot as molten lava when you get to the liquid! The girls working the counter were as nice and sweet as always. Unfortunately I have to take away one star for the stale coconut cake. It looked delicious and there was only a single piece taken from it. I don't know how long it was sitting in the display case, but it was on the cusp of being stale. It wasn't moist at all but rather kind of dry. It definitely should have been tossed and replaced with a fresh one. But the coconut icing was delicious so I ate most of it anyway! Definitely a cool place to chill out with friends or have an intimate conversation with another. read more

Rock 'n' Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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Been here a few times now and the coffee is pretty good but that's all. Their desserts leave a lot to be desired as they always seem to be dry and / or old. I recently ordered a slice of coconut cake and it was horrible; three slices of very dry cake with no coconut flavor and packed with a very sweet and sugary outer coating. Will only get coffee from now on. read more

Rude staff. Waited at the counter for 5 minutes being completely ignored by two workers. No acknowledgement. Rude and unprofessional. I went up the street to Jola Coffee and had a delish cold brew and cookies. Save your time and support a small business who values their customers. read more

I go here often, all the time. It's on the same street where I live. The coffee and drinks are served hot and by hot, I mean hot. Takes at least 10 minutes before you can even take a sip, which is perfect because often coffee is bought here on the go or you are planning to sit down for a while. FYI ... When you walk in, you can either just sit or wait on line and buy coffee and then sit. I would suggest grabbing your seat and then getting on line. Since so many people self serve if you want waiter service you need to let someone know because the waiters can hardly tell who wants anything and the waiters are all kids in normal street close and you can't really tell who they are. They have some great sandwiches on the menu, but we mostly go here for coffee and a treat. Mostly coffee. They do a great job. Sometimes have music at night and I would prefer to give them my business than anywhere else. Be aware sometimes early in the day, around lunch, sometimes the sun beats down on certain tables and it kind of gets hot in here. But, you can usually move if you need to. This place is actually cozy and a great addition to Bloomfield Ave and our town! read more

Meh. I've experienced better is exactly the correct description of the coffee experience I had at Rock n' Joe today. I simply ordered a large coffee and needed to get 15 minutes of work done, so this review is not about the food. The coffee was served just sub hot, which is a problem. It was $2.60 for a large coffee, which seems appropriate, but their half and half was empty, there were flies all over the baked goods, which I found off-putting (and at the end of November a little odd). The staff was also sub-helpful/friendly and I instantly felt like an outsider as they cheerfully acknowledged regulars, but didn't engage a newcomer. That's it. It's an ok place and I would prefer to support a local spot than Starbucks, but they need to up their game to win some more support. read more

I like this spot I work 2 blocks away and it's so convenient...alot of locals. I really like the almond milk lattes, the cold brew was a bit too much than I'm used too but it will wake you up I have to say that...The girls are very sweet and it's a very laid back environment...nothing fancy but very relaxed I could see myself just hanging out there when I get some extra time. read more

My go to coffee spot whenever I'm home. They offer almond milk, which I love. Staff/owner are very friendly and the coffee is really good. Also great for breakfast/lunch, definitely recommend the omelettes. read more