Aura Coffee Roasters is a relatively new cafe in Cranford. It is located on the side of the…read moreshopping area I do not always visit but recently I have driven by it many times so I decided to finally stop in. Aura is located in a beautiful building and the interior is very welcoming with several tables with seats in roughly an "L" shape with the counter making up most of the right side (if you are facing the cashier). Seating also includes a nice, comfy leather couch. The place really has a modern and comfortable feel. A rest room is in the back and is always nice and clean. I have been ordering pretty much the same thing every visit. If you've read my reviews for a while you know I love my Dirty Chai so that's what I've been getting to drink and it is good! I would put it at about a notch above the one I get from Starbucks. That's not a knock on it. It's good, but not super sweet and you can definitely taste the espresso shot in it and those are all pluses in my book. For my breakfast I have been getting their turkey bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. There are no surprises here. The sandwich has exactly what its description says. These ingredients all sit in a wonderful Brioche bun that is soft and tasty. Everything is made to order, so expect to wait about ten minutes or so for your sandwich. To me that's not a bad thing! You can take that time to soak in the atmosphere (and of course check on your FYP). I know I'll be back to Aura in the coming weeks so I wholeheartedly endorse it!

Came here when in town for a hour. Coffee shop was said to be new, but they are already kicking…read morebutt! Both indoor and outdoor seating was super cute! Shop was clean and the staff was speedy and efficient. Everyone was friendly and super nice! We got a variety of pastries (my friend loved the gluten free cheesecake and a kid with us loved the Nutella treat!) We all got the caramelized banana lattes and they were amazing! Would def come again if in the area!

Came here after dinner for a sweet treat. I ordered the cookie crumble rolled ice cream and a…read moremexican hot chocolate. The ice cream was soooooo good. So was the hot chocolate but a bit spicy.

Cute little Café with plenty of options for Cold / Hot Drinks, Pastries, Snacks, and Desserts…read more Staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall experience was pleasant. Tables are closely grouped so it can be tricky to have any private conversations but that's pretty much expected in a Café of this size. Parking can be tricky but there is a Parking Garage attached to the building at the Rates are low, so you can use that. Will definitely recommend.

Good ambiance. Pleasant atmosphere. Good service. Excellent coffee and sandwich. Enjoyed it.read more

Cute local spot. Chill vibes and friendly staff. The food was good and so was the coffee. If I…read morelived in area, I probably would be there very often.

have been there twice with the family. Everyone enjoyed their drinks - from speciality teas and…read morecoffees to refreshers. Have sampled their cookies and rolls - both delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. plenty of seating and a great place to bring a laptop and do work.

Found this hidden gem after going to a trail in watchung . We were looking for a coffee and this…read moreone was perfect for us . Nice location . Parking was ok. It was very difficult to spot this place though. From outside it doesn't look like a coffee shop since there was no board . Service was good . Products are amazing . Loved the coffee especially the rose petal one . Never had this before and it was yummy . Regular coffee could have been better . Didn't taste good. Breakfast was good. Had a veggie toast and it was absolutely awesome . Stomach full. Also had a bread and Jam and it was good. Guava Jam was delicious . Was a little pricey though. Overall a good experience . 4 stars .

Located in Downtown Cranford, the place has only been open for a few weeks. There is street parking…read moreand dedicated parking lots nearby. We walked in at around noon on a Thursday and they had a steady stream of customers. The entire time we were there, they only had 1-2 [small] empty tables. If you have a larger party (over 4 people), it may be difficult to find a table. It's pretty clean and decorated in a happy manner. I saw two employees. I assume there are more in the kitchen. You can tell they're pretty new but they're nice and I wouldn't say it took away from service. The girl who takes your order is the same person who wipes the tables and she kept up with it for the most part. The man makes the drinks and serves the food/drinks. I went with my kids. One of my kids has food allergies and he's allergic to all the food they serve here so I brought snacks for him along with apple juice ($2). He was content. In addition to pancakes, they also have savory items and croffles. Plus a nice selection of drinks. You order and pay first, get a number, seat yourself, and wait for your order to come to you. For my other kid (she's picky, but enjoys her carbs and Oreos) and myself, I got: COOKIES AND CREAM PANCAKES: you get 2 good sized pancakes topped with a whipped mascarpone cream, Oreo crumbs, a mint leaf, an Oreo cookie, along with sides of chocolate sauce (not very sweet but on the runny side - I actually enjoyed this) and a sad spoonful of vanilla ice cream. The pancakes were nice and fluffy but slightly cool; didn't taste like they came straight off the cooktop but not in a bad way. You can taste the eggs. I shared this and my kid couldn't finish her half so I ended up finishing her portion. She did manage to finish most of it so not bad. She really enjoyed it. It was on the decadent side but not "too much" so. Not my go to flavor but I didn't mind it as much as I thought I would. STRAWBERRY MATCHA LATTE: it comes out pretty, but I was told I should definitely mix it up before drinking. By the time I was done, it was a muted green color... but tasted great! The strawberry pulp/syrup tasted homemade and not artificial. It wasn't too sweet despite me not adjusting sugar. I did ask for light ice. Overall, perfect. One of the better strawberry matchas I've had! They specialize in souffle pancakes and they typically take time to make. It took just under 15 minutes to get ours so not that bad, compared to notes it can take at least 20 minutes. They bring out the items as they're ready so don't expect the entire table's orders to come out at the same time. Most of the pancakes are around $16 and a few more bucks for their savory items. That makes it on the higher end. Seeing as it's more of a dessert or a sweet breakfast, it's something fit for a treat and not a regular occurrence. I enjoyed it (I would have gotten matcha if it wasn't just me and the kids) but it's definitely a once in a while thing. I'm not full eating maybe 65% of it. I imagine it would be near perfect for one adult. I guess it's up to the individual if it's worth it. Having said that, I'd probably drag my husband here so he can have a taste and tell me it's "okay" and "expensive" so I can try the pancake flavor I would have ordered. Or the eggs Benedict because it resembles something with more nutritional value for $2 more. Drinks are just under $7, which isn't a steal but also on par with drinks these days. No complaints since I enjoyed it. Only thing: they have 2 restrooms (unisex, single) and the one I was in was clean, but it was already out of toilet paper. Overall, a good visit! Not good if you're allergic to wheat, eggs, milk, or are gluten-free, though, but that's to be expected. **There is a 3% surcharge if you pay by card.

The pancakes were definitely good and I think worth stopping in for. The coffees that were coming…read moreout also looked good but i didn't try it. It wasn't a great place for a full meal because all the food comes out piecemeal I think because the pancakes take so long (they have a sign that says minimum 20 mins for pancakes). So we ended up getting a side dish first, then a little later an entree, then later pancakes when everyone else was already done eating. That could work if you are just there for a coffee and pancakes but doesn't work if you are going there for a regular full meal like breakfast or lunch.

I fell in love with this place the instant I walked in. The aroma of coffee wafting throughout the…read morestore was intoxicating. They grind they own flavors and have every delightful type of coffee you might want. The pistachio cold foam with ice coffee was perfection. The cold foam was thick and enhanced the cold brew perfectly. Hubby ordered a flat white espresso. He is wired and ready to go! They have pasties, cold brew growlers, and so much more. Stop in early before hoping on the Rariton Valley train to your destination.

Popular local coffeeshop in downtown Cranford with good indoor and outdoor seating. Very…read morecomfortable especially during warmer weather when they open up the space, and I liked sitting on some of their Adirondack chairs in front of the shop. For drinks, I enjoyed my hazelnut & Irish cream latte (also called the "Nutty Irishman"), though it was definitely a tad sweeter than I would've preferred. My husband had the pumpkin latte and it was nicely spiced. They also serve a variety of baked goods as well.

The food was fresh and made to order! The service was good and the atmosphere was perfect!…read more The bathroom was spotless!

The ambiance at this place is gorgeous. It's very modern and cutesy. The service was good and the…read morefood was just what I needed. I had the corner haus deluxe and a root awakening. I'll return for sure to try more of the menu.

There are few late night coffee shop options available. Machichi fills a niche void and offers so…read moremuch more than coffee with both their American and Peruvian listing of food options. The warm inviting nature of the environment takes it over the top as my favorite option in the general area. ENVIRONMENT I was not prepared for the festive environment I encountered when I walked through the doors of Machichi. If you weren't in the holiday spirit, you WILL BE after visiting the restaurant. The place is decked out in Christmas fare. Aside from the decor(including a Christmas tree not shown)there was ample seating. The service was top tier achieving the feat of being both personable and prompt. FOOD There's no question that this is an establishment that attempts to "do it all" which worried me a bit . Typically, the end result is food that is often middle of the road on quality . I tried the Peruvian coffee, hot chocolate and French fries and every single item exceeded my expectations. In particular,the Peruvian coffee upended my long term favoritism for Colombian coffee. If you're in need of a place to study, grab a quick bite or even take a date(only for the adventurous) Machichi can fulfill that desire. However, be warned you may end up staying longer than intended due to the familial atmosphere. Happy sips!