My wife and I were looking for coffee on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of places close a bit early or don't open on Sundays at all. Tasting Notes stays open until later than most. I had been to this shop before for a prior owner. This current version still has chicken but has added coffee. Shop was very clean and nice. My wife ordered a cold brew and got me an Americano. I stayed outside at the nice seating with our dog. Americano was smooth and tasty, my wife enjoyed the cold brew. Will certainly give it another try! read more

Tasting Notes - Tasty coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

I decided to come here and try their coffee - I got a skim cinnamon latte with condensed milk - very good. It just needed less ice and more coffee. I also ordered a chocolate crossoint donut - but the server accidentally gave me a crossoint instead but swapped it out after I called it out. Overall good tasting coffee and pastries and nice service. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday for a quick morning brunch. The place is small and quaint, with nice décor on the walls. You can order at the kiosk at the counter or use the QR code at one of the tables. Once we ordered, the servers were extremely polite, and our food didn't take long to come out. I had a black coffee and the spicy chicken sandwich, which had a great sweet heat sauce. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their food! read more

Tasting Notes - Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

Tasting Notes is more than just a Korean coffee shop. It has a full lunch and dinner menu offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, rice bowls, fries, shaved ice, pastries, and more. The ambiance is cozy and chic with ample seating and good lighting. I came by to get a pick-me-up drink. I ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). It was okay, nothing special. I finished it in a couple of gulps. I like my matcha STRONG and this was on the weaker side. The strawberry puree at the bottom was very sweet and overpowering. Felt like I was just drinking strawberry jam. There's a couple of things on their menu I would like to try, but it's hard for me to justify their steep prices. $18 for 8 pieces of wings, $12 for a bacon/egg/cheese, $18 for a sandwich, $20 for a rice bowl? With prices like that, I'm going to expect to be full for at least half of the day. It doesn't help that I live near Fort Lee and can get my fix of Korean chicken for a lower price. But maybe I'll shoot my shot one day and try it out. read more

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Very pleasantly surprised by this little cafe. Stopped by on a whim and decided to try a variety of items like the Einspanner, grilled chicken wrap, fried chicken wings, and raspberry cronut. Einspanner: cream on too was delicious but a bit tooooo sweet and not enough coffee to balance out that sweetness. It was a bit overpowering. and $8 for such a small amount too. Grilled chicken wrap: perfectly balanced between chicken and veg, was happy with the amount of protein inside. Felt clean and healthy. Fried Chicken Wings: Super super crispy and the korean sweet spicy sauce on the side had the right amount of heat. Was surprised at how good the wings were. Raspberry Cronut: a must try, was flaky, crispy, sweet, and indulgent. The perfect sweet treat when drinking coffee. The other items im dying to try is their rose pasta, shrimp burger, and hot honey chicken & waffle. We had the greatest service by David who was very sweet and welcoming. We didn't feel rushed and he provided great guidance on what to get. read more

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My husband suggested this place after we picked out our christmas tree. I was intrigued by the 'coffee and chicken' vibe. The inside was super cute with a few tables and a bigger table off to the side where some younger girls were hanging out. My husband got a large black coffee and the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and I got a small coffee with oat milk and the Fruit and Croffle. Coffee was good, nothing special, I would probably opt for a fancier drink next time to get the full experience. My husband's sandwich was stacked high and has so many different flavors with the crispiness of the chicken, sweetness of the honey and a little kick from the pepper jack cheese all on a nice brioche bun. My croffle (croissant and waffle combo) was crispy on the outside and light and layery on the inside. It came topped with some fresh bananas, strawberries and blueberries with fresh whipped cream on top. I thought it was so yummy!! Overall, we enjoyed our food and the experience, would definitely come back! read more

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My husband brought some fried chicken and truffled potatoes to home yesterday from this place that I hadn't been hear : TASTING NOTES ! I love Korean food . I love fried chicken. Wellll, this fried chicken was tasty, so crispy and the meat was fresh and soft! High quality of ingredients Truffled potatoes were fresh, delicious... I love the spicy- sweet dressing that came with the order read more

Tasting Notes - Fried chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

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Cute interior with beautiful natural lighting and delicious drinks and treats! I enjoyed the Matcha Strawberry Latte - a very sweet yet refreshing treat - which paired greatly with the glazed croissant donut. Can't wait to come back and try their other matcha drinks and of course, their chicken! read more

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Food was delicious--recommend the hot honey chicken sandwich, kimchi fries, and wings. Tea and hot cocoa both good. Serious espresso machine so the coffee is probably also good Service was friendly, including explaining various menu options, food came out promptly We'll be back! read more

The food here is food but it's really expensive. By the time you get chicken fries and drink it's almost 30 bucks. I would say definitely try it. The food is outstanding in my opinion. read more

I had to come back a second time here. Great place to grab coffee, snacks and lunch/dinner. Korean cafe offering great house coffee (if you like Gregory's house blend, you'll like it). I had their kfc combo the first time I went and it was good. Very crispy and seasoned well (not salty at all).They even give you a disposable glove with a small pail to drop your bones on. Service was friendly and efficient. Nice decor and clean. Check out Tasting Notes for both sweet and savory cravings. And remember to try their house coffee! It very good. read more

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A quaint little cafe that offers coffees, teas, sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken, pasta, and others. I came here with my wife and ordered a matcha latte, matcha cappuccino, chicken and waffle, and the garlic parsley fries. Everything was delicious, but the standout was the chicken and waffle. The chicken was tender and succulent, and the waffle was light and fluffy. All in all it was a great experience and I will definitely return to try the other menu items. read more

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This was my first visit here and it did not disappoint! I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but was very happy with the crispy chicken over rice. My bf got the wings combo (one drumstick and some wings with waffle fries) We were told it would take about 15-20 mins and it was worth the wait. The place is casual, you order at the counter. I had to get a apple pie donut to go. Parking lot is small and is shared with other businesses. Can't wait to go back and get the chicken and waffles :) read more

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Super cute cafe/restaurant; it's clean and nicely decorated. Food was good, staff is friendly. read more

Tasting Notes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

Nice new coffee shop addition to the town. Their menu is vast with drinks and food. I never tried their fried chicken but it's suppose to be a main seller here. They sell cronuts, their cinnamon sugar one was delicious and large in size. The prices are a little high for what you get but the ample seating makes this place a good option for meeting up with peers. Cons for me is minimal front parking (potential rear parking) and since they cook/fry some of their food, the cafe can leave you smelling like fried food. Overall nice place. read more

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Nice ambiance and great fried chicken dishes! Wife enjoyed her chicken and waffle and my chicken sandwich had the lightly fried chicken fillet that was literally twice the size of the bun (see pic)! Okay, the chicken was a bit on the dry side which keeps this from being a 5-star, but it was tasty. My colleagues loved the Galbi wrap and chicken wrap as well. It was pretty happening on a Friday afternoon which is always a good sign. Will definitely be back! read more

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Tasting notes gets the coffee right consistently. Delicious cortados with steamed to perfection oat milk - & you can add your own cinnamon?! - count me in. Golden hour hits around 4:45/5 and it's the perfect spot for writing and enjoying a mid day warm cup of coffee with a sweet treat. (from my own personal experience) They also serve chicken, french fries, pasta, wraps and rice bowls. They will not disappoint -- stop in when you're in town, for sure. Drive slow to be sure not to miss it! read more

Tasting Notes - Cortado - oat milk - healthy dusting of cinnamon ‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

Got lunch for 12 at the newest coffee shop in town! Interesting food & drink offerings.Pleasant service with tasty food made with quality ingredients. Prices are on the higher end, but you get good and freshly prepared food made in a kitchen that cares! My $15.75 chicken sandwich was pricey, but it was BIG, tasty, put together well, and served with crispy fries! I look forward to going back! read more

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Cute cafe! I'm obsessed with their fried chicken and spicy pork over rice. It gets busy during lunch time though.

Previously, this place was Marinade, which made, in our opinion, the best Korean style fried chicken. New owners came in and converted it to an all-day cafe/pastry shop. Cute little place now. Fortunately, they kept some of the items from Marinade on the menu, including their excellent chicken wings and galbi/pork rice bowls. They pretty much kept the previous owner's recipe on the fried chicken, but did notice that, instead of a glaze, the new owners added the soy/garlic flavor to the batter. The flavors are more subtle, but still delicious. They also make wonderful pastry and coffee drinks. Only criticism (minor)....only one person in front of the house. When we went, the place was packed with people, eating inside. They need to hire more people. Even though it's a good one hour drive for us, we will be back again and again. Excellent, friendly service. Highly recommend. : 9 croffles read more

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The people that work there are really friendly and the raspberry cronut was delicious. Very clean inside and the ambiance is nice and relaxing. This is more of a lunch than a dinner place. read more

Tasting Notes - Hibiscus tea and raspberry cronut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

great chicken. and customer service. david was behind the counter and was very helpful. my friend got the beef bulgogj over rice and she said it was good. it was a great experience at this cafe read more

New cafe opened in Norwood so we were excited to try! Heard that a barista couple owns the cafe so we were excited to try. Super small but well decorated cafe. Extensive coffee menu as expected and they also have some fun korean snack menu such as chicken and tteokboki as well as brunch menu. Looks like a cute spot for a brunch w friends. Ordered strawberry croffle and einspanner. Coffee 4.5/5 not sure if einspanner is supposed to be super sweet but it was but coffee and presentation was excellent. I would love to try their latte. Croffle 3/5 i thought they would make it fresh but when i got it it was cold which was a bit disappointing. It wasnt too sweet which was a plus though. Will def come back to try other items here. Overall, a cute spot for excellent coffee and a small bite. read more

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The strawberry bingsoo was so very sweet and lovely to the taste! The pasta was savory, and the sauce was too good the chicken had to be dipped into it. The chicken itself was very crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. read more

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Finally stopped in to try this place and I'm so glad I did. I got the shrimp burger to go and it was so delicious! I can't wait to come back and try all the other items they have. The place is super cute and the girl behind the counter was so nice and friendly. Great service! read more

Cute little place. Very relaxing music playing. Service was pleasant. We stopped in for pastries and coffee. My wife had matcha latte and I had the house coffee, both were delicious, but not hot enough. The pastries were really good too, chocolate donut croissant and a chocolate croissant, yum! The lunch dinner menu sounds really good, lots of chicken choices. We will be back to try some of these items. read more

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Drinks good. Bingsoo was weirdly salty. Idek how this could happen tbh. When does salt get put into the ice... The shaved ice itself was salty... Waste of $20 Only get the drinks! read more

Tasting Notes - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

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I was in the area after a gym session and searched for a spot to grab a quick tea and bite. This café popped up, and I'm so glad I stopped by! I ordered an oat milk London Fog, which the barista made perfectly and so was tasty. For the group I was with, I picked up a selection of their pastries, and wow--everything was incredible! They have some really fun croissant fusion options like cronuts and crowaffles, which were a hit. I only tried the tea and pastries, they also have a full menu with plenty of options. If you're in the area, this café is definitely worth checking out! Everyone there is also very nice service was excellent and great vibes! read more

Really yummy coffee and such pretty latte art. Staff is welcoming and plenty of space to sit read more

Tasting Notes - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

This place is great. Went for lunch on a weekday with a friend. I was not expecting really good fried Korean chicken from a place that also sells coffee and pastry, but here we are. I will be coming back soon. read more

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I got a large matcha latte. Parking seems limited but the inside is spacious and has a cute interior. I enjoyed my matcha latte and the beautiful latte art. They also sell different kinds of foods but I only had the latte. Service was kind. read more

Tasting Notes - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwood, New Jersey

This is an absolute gem that I'm really hopeful takes off! The owner (SUPER friendly guy) suggested the galbi (beef) wrap, and it was legitimately one of the best wraps I've ever had. Just melty, non-greasy, excellent sauce; perfection across the board. Fries were absolutely fire as well, crunchy outside and soft inside. It's a nice place to sit and chat with friends, there's great lighting, and the staff all seem excellent. I'm going to keep coming back and I hope they get absurdly busy, they deserve it. read more

The food was delicious. The employee was attentive and the service was quick. Cozy ambiance. I would definitely come again and try the other entrees. read more

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Holy moly what the heck why is this place so good? Just order ahead because it takes a while but it's worth the wait. Get the bone in wings. They even give you gloves and a bucket for the bones if you dine in. The donuts and drinks are amazing too. read more

The food was fresh and hot until i was done eating. The service was great and i loved the atmosphere. Will be coming here in the near future again. read more

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Went for cold brew and saw other tasty things they sell. Cold brew was delicious since I am heavy coffee drinker. It wasn't light like some cafe. Atmosphere was friendly and some tables to seat for eating and drinking. It was a place where people can mingle and relax. Will go back again. read more

This is a cute and quaint place. The decor inside was thoughtfully selected to make the atmosphere warm and inviting. We had to wait a bit for our order, but it was totally worth it and I can't wait to return. We ordered a chicken with french fries meal and coffee. All of the food and beverages were fresh and had great taste. There are several places in the area that sell Korean fried chicken. Forget about the others, this is the place to go. The chicken was moist, flavorful and not packed with salt. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of the food after we opened the container, but the packaging was nice too. read more

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Super quick to make the order. Best matcha I've had in a while and the craffles (croissant waffles) are amazing. It's never been super crowded or noisy while I've gone which is always a plus. read more

I got the season special of the shrimp burger and it was massive and hard to eat without Malaya mess but it was so delicious

Everything is delicious. The staff are all nice. The bathroom is clean. God bless you all. read more

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