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The Little Local

4.4 (40 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Eddie H.

Seriously good mocha latte and banana bread. If you're looking for a cozy local gem, this is it.

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Quiana W.

Stumbled upon this little coffee shop while out for a walk. The name fits it perfectly because it's little and it's nestled in the middle of the block. It's easy to miss. It's a small cozy coffee shop with one or two seats in the back and two seats at the window. Definitely not a place for a group to sit. I ordered a cappuccino with almond milk. It was very good. Good quality coffee. They had some small pastries there as well. There was one barista and he was very nice and inviting. The shop is a good place to stop in on a morning stroll and if you can get one of the seats it's probably good to bring a book since it's a quiet space.

Medium Iced Oat Lavender Cold Brew (~$5)
Aya E.

Ordered: Medium Cold Brew (~$5): with lavender and a splash of oat milk (+50¢) Aya's take: Small coffee shop with your typical cafe menu. I opted for the Cold Brew today with Lavender syrup. I love floral flavors and the lavender really balanced out the bitterness of the cold brew. It could've used a bit more oat milk to make it smoother. I got the caffeine kick I wanted and was nice to sip on for the time being.

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Zack S.

Cool space. Customer service was great ambience was small but decent. Nice little coffee shop if you're looking for something in the area. Coffee was typical but good.

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Evan M.

If you like supporting local small businesses, may I suggest The Little Local coffee cafe? This spot is so under the radar but anyone who likes quaint coffee shops would love the vibe, service and the beverages. There is some cozy seating in the back but true to their word, the space is little.

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Said E.

Cute unassuming coffee shop. Coffee was ok, the service was great. They have very limited space but the layout is very cute.

Michelle T.

I'm kind of sad to give this rating, but I didn't have the best experience here - it's a small coffee shop that's easy to miss, and I walked in with high expectations since I read good reviews before and wanted to try a new coffee spot in Hoboken. However, there was only one person working there and the espresso machine stopped working. The barista was very nice and offered to make me another drink but it took quite a while. If I'm being honest, I probably wouldn't come back here compared to other places in Hoboken but it's reasonably priced.

Chai tea!
Disha S.

Such a cute little hidden gem! I tried their matcha latte and chai tea latte, both were great. What really hit the spot was their caramel dark choc sea salt pastry- a must try They have a few chairs to sit outside, and the young lady that works there is very helpful to arrange seating. Will definitely be coming back :)

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Marissa G.

AMAZING! Thank you to The Little Local for being such a hidden gem in Hoboken! I loved my experience here. I am not a coffee drinker so I was excited to be recommended a non-coffee option featuring turmeric, oat milk and agave. It was so delicious. Wish I lived in the area so I could get this weekly. Definitely a must-stop!

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Love this place! Great little local coffee place... the best in town!! Highly recommend to all!

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The most watered down cold brew I've had in years. Had to find another coffee shop immediately after.

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coffee was watered down, my friend said her chai tasted like hot water. The interior is cute.

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7 years ago

I had a great iced coffee & loved the playlist! Welcome to the neighborhood & I can't wait to be a little local.

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Lovely, cozy, humble and understated cafe in the heart of Hoboken. Refreshing diversion from the chains and delis. Worth a stop in.

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Cool vibe and love the iced coffee. This part of town desperately needed good coffee.

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