New to the area and still trying to find a go-to coffee shop, we decided to try Koko Loko. Will I…read morebe returning? Probably not. The staff member / barista seemed as if they hated their job. It was around 10am on a Sunday and understandably there were a few people already in the shop, but the staff member felt a bit cold and overall, quite miserable. The coffee was pretty gross as well, which could be a byproduct of the barista hating that they were working that day. I am a sucker for a fun drink and wanted to try the cookie and cream latte, not knowing it was just a cup of milk with the smallest splash of coffee and mixed with crushed up cookies. I felt as if I was drinking a child's recipe, with each attempted sip clogging my straw due to the cookie pieces. If you don't like coffee this is great, because it tasted exactly like what was advertised - milk and cookies. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but my partner ordered something completely different and it didn't taste great either. The taste of burnt coffee was prominent, making it hard to consume as well. The one positive is the environment seems like a great place to work remotely / study, as that is what many patrons were doing. The open-ness and bright atmosphere is great, but the beverages and customer service not so much.

It took me five years to check out this coffee shop. The lack of Yelp photos and reviews deterred…read moreme from wanting to visit. I don't know if it's the location, but y'all need to check out this coffee spot. It deserves more positive reviews. Trust me, the drinks are amazing. Banana lattes always catch my eye. Most times I am disappointed but I still go for it when I see it on a menu. And I am so glad I did because this one was the best one I ever had. Every sip, I can taste the banana flavor along with the espresso. My girlfriend enjoyed her pistachio latte. And the best part, the prices are lower than other coffee in the area. The cashier/barista was very helpful. The interior space has an eclectic mix of chairs and tables great for studying or doing some work. I plan to come back and try their matcha latte.

Amazing as usual! I…read morewent to the previous location in Edison, but it's closed now, and this location has a cute seating area. I ordered ube milk for myself, which was soooo good, and I also ordered mango milk, which was great too. But I love the Ube milk. I haven't had that kind of milk ever at any place. The paste is made fresh at the store and they don't use any powder for Ube, mango, and strawberry milk. Service was quick! I got a chance to speak with the owner and she was very sweet. Looking forward to trying some more drinks from here!

So happy to be able to get Boba close to home. The girl behind the register was awesome. She came…read moreout to help me with the kiosk and went over the different options they have. I will admit, all of the different options/selections seem a bit intimidating. Because I didn't know if i would like my own customization, i just went with a thai tea. Maybe next time I'll be more adventurous. I'll definitely be back.

There are so few small business cafes in the area, I was relieved to find Habibi Motor Cafe…read more I stopped by here to kill some time in between appointments and thought it would be the perfect spot. With the rising population of Arab folks in the area, I loved seeing the way the culture was sprinkled in the cafe. The racing theme was cute and the drink was so good. I can't quite remember what it was called but it was coconut water and matcha. My main complaint was how small everything is, which the cafe itself cannot help. They were making the most of their space with seating and I was not able to get a seat. The cafe was filled with college students despite it being early August! I will definitely be stopping by whenever I can.

Ordered: Iced Crème Brûlée Latte (~$8): house made crème…read morebrûlée sauce, sweet cream top, and brûlée crust Cortado (~$5) Aya's take: Habibi Motor Cafe combines my two interests of cars & coffee! Being Middle Eastern myself, I liked the unique concept and knew I had to stop by when we were in the area. We arrived around 5pm and it was extremely loud & busy. The atmosphere and seating gives relaxing environment, but in reality, there were people with laptops (on a Saturday), kids running around, and generally the acoustics inside aren't great. Nonetheless, we placed an order and grabbed a table. I got the Iced Crème Brûlée Latte which was very well executed. It's rich, bold, and had notes of vanilla and burnt caramel. They definitely nailed the crème brûlée flavor. Even the Cortado was nicely presented and soothing. I liked that the flavor profile in the espresso was not overpowered by the milk or extraction process. I was also bummed that they didn't have their cool cups that say "Habibi" on them! Their branding is one of the things that caught my eye about them and it sucks to see them switching to nonbranded cups (assuming for cost reasons). Overall, it was worth a try!

I have to give Scala Pastry five stars because they make my favorite New York style cheesecake…read moreever. I am not exaggerating! The other cookies and desserts are great, and the prices are very reasonable, but the cheesecake is what will keep me coming back. It's creamy and rich, not too sweet, nor too heavy, and available as a full cake or miniature servings. For years and years, my aunt and uncle always got cheesecake from here when I visited. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced us apart longer than anyone would've liked. I kept saying 'I wish I knew where they got the cheesecake.' Finally, I asked for the name and visited when I was in town. Wow! More than five years later, and the cheesecake was just as good as I remember. I also picked up a struffoli and some assorted cookies. Next time I'll try a hamantaschen, too. And, of course, the cheesecake will always be my go-to dessert here.

This bakery put me in a great mood the second I walked in. It was arranged so neatly and colorful!…read moreThe gal that helped us was a long time employee and it showed. She was great! We tried a lot of different things being it was our first time. I must say the sugar free cookies were my favorite. The twists were on point!! The texture was awesome as was the flavor. Yum! See you very soon!!

I was unexpectedly in this unfamiliar area & took a chance going here because I was short on time &…read morereally needed to eat something before getting on the road again. I ordered the "make your own" Tuna salad on semolina with lettuce & banana peppers and oh my goodness, I was beyond impressed with how fresh tasting & perfectly presented it was. The cashier was so very nice and so was the young man who prepared my sandwich. The store is immaculate and has a great menu. I was able to sit at one of the tables, instead of eating in my car, which gave me an opportunity to really relax & enjoy this meal. Highly recommend!

Lovely sandwich shop with prepared food. Excellent service with a couple of tables inside and…read moreoutside. Italian Sandwiches are delicious and overstuffed. Prices on par with the area. I will return when I am in the area.

I came back again, and this time I tried the pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich--and it did not…read moredisappoint! Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. I love that this spot is affordable, conveniently close by, and consistently good. It's definitely become one of my go-to places when I want a quick and satisfying breakfast. I'll definitely be back again!

I liked that on a sunday at noon the bagels were still warm and tasted fresh. What I didn't like…read morewas how soft they were, the lack of crunch on the outside, and the lack of everything seasoning on the outside. That said, these were still pretty good, just not my favorite.

This hole-in-the-wall ice cream window has been recommended to me many a times over the past few…read moreyears. With the big NJ heatwave, I thought it best to give it a try now. The parking is inconspicuous and in the back shop. Make sure you dont miss it and turn into the realtor parking nextdoor. While they do have a shop, their actual store front was closed, which was a huge disappointment as we were trying to hide from the heat, but there are benches in the front of the store facing the street for some immediate seating options. The servers are your typical friendly-enough highschool/college-aged workers. They were sure to answer any questions I had and provided a requested sample, but I felt a bit disconnected and shut out from the screens and doors they are behind while you are trying to ask them questions. I get it may just be a cost-saving measure with the AC, but it made the whole interaction a bit sketchy to be honest. Oh well, all that comes with a hole-in-the-wall joint! In our urgency to escape the heat, we ended up downing the ice cream before I got pics~ I got the chocolate chip cookie dough and caramel cold brew, which was an AMAZING combo with chocolate chips in both ice cream flavors, and generous heaps of cookie dough. My friend got the cinnamon churro, and chocolate and peanut butter swirl, and he highly recommended the peanut butter swirl! Overall, they have some delicious and plentiful ice creams and they are generous with the portions here. If you are stopping by for a summer evening, I do believe its worth a try.

Let me start by saying that I love that they have infant sized cups. So thoughtful for parents. Had…read morea traditional soft serve ice cream with sprinkles. And my husband had a peach flavored ice cream. We both weren't fans. Not sure how they make their soft serve but it was so thin. It was like the texture of cool whip. It was a little off putting. My husband didnt care for the after-taste of his ice cream. We will definitely have to try the other ice cream shops in the area

Paris Baguettes as a franchise has achieved a gold standard that whichever location you walk into,…read moreit's only the shop's size and other geographical aspects that change but the quality of what they sell and the customer service always remain high. I went into this location with my family today just for a slice of strawberry cake and it was good as usual. The place was ambient, the staff were welcoming and the service was good. This is probably the smallest of the PB locations I've been to but have absolutely no complaints to make. The parking is pretty large too considering where this bakery is located.

Chic pastry/ deli/ cafe. Premium baked goods and sandwiches and deserts etc. I bumped into this…read moreplace and am glad I gave em a shot. High quality ingredients, a little on the pricey side but totally worth it. Low key gives a Manhattan vibe based on the quality of food and the whole set up, you def don't feel like you're in a north Brunswick strip mall in Central Jersey. I would definitely come back and suggest to others for sure. Service was cool, not much to say on that front. Pretty clean and VERY bright in there too.

I came here a total of three times. If I would have wrote a review the first day I came I would…read morehave gave Laffair 5 stars. That day I bought a red velvet cake and a bunch of cookies. Everything that day tasted so fresh and so delicious! The red velvet cake slice was amazing! My husband loved all his cookies too! We loved the bakery so much we came back a few days later unfortunately that day it wasn't nearly as good except for the cookies. I bought a carrot cake slice, a cheesecake/brownie slice and various cookies. The carrot cake slice wasn't that great and tasted a few days old. The brownie part to the cheesecake slice was very good, but the cheesecake on top wasn't that great. We did enjoy the cookies. We came back for a third time on Monday Jan 26, 2026 and I purchased a brownie that tasted a month old at least! It was hard as a brick! Needless to say I didn't eat it! I also bought a chocolate mousse cake slice that was extremely fresh and good. As usual the cookies we purchased were all fresh and very good. All in all this bakery is a mixed bag you don't know if you're going to get something fresh or stale. Everything is either hit or miss. I'd come back again and give it another shot, but I wouldn't come often.

I rarely write reviews, but I wanted to commend Laffair 1I bakery on the beautiful and delicious…read morecake they made for my granddaughter's baby naming. It was outstanding and everyone raved!

HORRIBLE EXP!! STAFF RUINED OUR GENDER REVEAL BY REVEALING GENDER…read moreWe ordered gender reveal cupcakes on 10/12 (name is Rad on order), giving the employee a sealed envelope with the gender since we didn't know ourselves. Later that day, we called to change the pickup date from 10/17 to 10/14, and the employee confirmed the change. When I asked to make sure all cupcakes would be filled, she said, "Yes, all will be filled with pink," completely ruining the surprise. This was supposed to be a private, special moment for us as expecting parents, and it was ruined by carelessness. The next day, another employee called to confirm our order but didn't even seem to have the correct details, proving the lack of communication. Please train your staff better for situations like this--moments like ours can't be redone. I emailed the company - they said the store manager will call but never did. Completely unprofessional. -- Reema

Took my niece here for her birthday cupcake. She ordered the strawberry shortcake cupcake. She…read morereally liked it. I didn't get the chance to try it because she scared it down, lol. Based on her reaction, it's safe to say that their cupcakes aren't that bad. I wasn't a big fan of the service here. The people seemed like they just wanted us to get in and get out. I felt like they could've been more welcoming and nicer. They didn't even acknowledge my niece. The vibe here isn't really anything special. Would I come back here again? Probably not. You guys can check it out and see for yourself. Maybe I came on the wrong day.