After my first visit, a friend encouraged me to give this spot another try, so I decided to go back, and I'm really glad I did! This time I ordered the banana bread latte, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were much more balanced, and I really enjoyed every sip. Instead of taking it to go, I stayed and sat inside. The café had a lively, bustling atmosphere, and it was nice to slow down for a bit and enjoy my coffee. Even though it was busy, the space felt welcoming and had a great energy. I'm happy I gave this place a second chance because this visit completely changed my perspective. The banana bread latte was fantastic, and I'll definitely be back to try more of their seasonal drinks in the future. read more

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The Porch is the best thing to happen to the coffee scene in this area in a while! The drinks are inventive (the Jersey Diner, made with malt milk, is a personal fave of mine on their standard specials list) and always include housemade syrups versus sugary, purchased ones, and their baked goods are great -- the pumpkin loaf in particular is ALWAYS moist and delicious. I also love that they have a sizable porch, complete with a porch swing, rocking chairs, and a few tables, in addition to a truly gorgeous interior (not pictured because it's always busy and would be tough to blur out so many faces!). Specialty lattes will run you just over $9 apiece, which is a lot, but unfortunately, I've found that's just the cost of a local latte with housemade syrups, and I'll happily pay for those things if they're good. They're always busy, but always well-staffed so that you never have to wait long once you've ordered. read more

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Adorable spot for matcha and coffee. We ordered 3 matchas which came out to around $8-$9 each with oat milk which is pricier but on par with pricing for matcha these days. However we were pleasantly surprised with the matcha, had great flavor and strong matcha taste. The interior is super cute and could come here to do some work or catch up with friends. There's a nice porch covered area to sit outside as well, and looks like they host yoga classes or have special events in the morning as there was one when we were there. Would definitely come back! read more

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Very cute coffee shop with beautiful decor! The banana latte was sweet but not overwhelmingly so and the matcha cloud was absolutely delicious. The staff were very nice and were patient with as we decided on drinks and food. Not pictured but we also had a croissant that was buttery and baked to perfection along with a s'more's bar! Both were great pairings for our drink choices. Would come back here for sure! read more

The Porch - Banana pudding latte and matcha cloud - Bakeries Near Me - Bernards, New Jersey

The Porch has become one of our go-to spots to celebrate finishing a book, and it never disappoints. A few of my book club friends and I love treating ourselves here, and it's kind of turned into our little tradition. The atmosphere is super cute, cozy, and perfect for catching up or diving into a new read. The drinks are always a hit. The carrot cake latte is a standout and absolutely worth trying, but their matcha is just as good if that's more your thing. And the pastries do not miss. The cinnamon bun has been my personal favorite so far. If you're looking for a spot to grab a great coffee, treat yourself, and spend time with friends, The Porch is definitely one I'd recommend. read more

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Lovely service and atmosphere -- it's a cozy cafe with great baristas. I always love their attention to detail, and the service keeps improving every time I return. Stop by when you can -- there's always something to entice you or satisfy your sweet tooth! This watermelon was really fresh and delicious!! read more

The Porch - Watermelon refresher lemonade with matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Bernards, New Jersey

After seeing The Porch all over my Instagram feed, I finally made the time to go and try them out! When you're heading there, definitely keep your eyes peeled for their black sign. The homey aesthetic blends in perfectly with the surrounding houses, so it can be easy to miss, but once you find it, there is plenty of parking in the back. It was cold when we visited, so we stayed inside, but the porch itself has such cute couches for hanging out while you enjoy your drink, it's probably so nice for warmer days. The indoor atmosphere is bright, clean, and filled with charming seating areas. It is a bit on the smaller side, though, so you might have a hard time finding a spot on a busy day. They have a huge selection of pastries, overnight oats, and chia puddings, along with a variety of ready to go cold drinks. Their signature menu features year-round favorites, as well as winter specials. We tried the Banana Bread Matcha Latte, and it truly tasted like a slice of banana bread in a cup! It was creamy, perfectly balanced, and they really nailed the banana and cinnamon flavors. If you're in the area, you must stop in to try this before it's gone! Next, we tried the Coco Noir, a latte with coconut and black sesame syrup. This was incredibly refreshing, I can definitely see myself reaching for this on warmer days. I especially loved the coconut flakes on top. Finally, we tried their classic Purple Porch, which is a powerhouse drink: matcha with protein, collagen peptides, probiotics, taro, ube, hyaluronic acid, and butterfly pea protein. While there is a lot going on in this one, the taro was the star flavor that really came through. The lovely baristas let us know that all of these drinks can be made with either matcha or espresso. They also have a great selection of teas, so there is truly something for everyone! read more

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Whether you're looking for a coffee or a creative latte, The Porch has all the options! I've gone here a couple times now for coffee dates with friends, and my most recent favorite drink I tried was the carrot cake latte. You can sip on coffee, snack on a sweet treat, and enjoy the beautiful space. read more

The Porch - Carrot cake latte - Bakeries Near Me - Bernards, New Jersey

I went to The Porch for the first time on a Friday morning and I was surprised to find it wasn't too busy. There's a small parking lot but also other parking spaces available in the complex. When you walk in you enter through the side of the shop and there is a good amount of seating which is nice. The workers there were SO nice and friendly. I decided to get an iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. It was super cool to see them make the matcha right in front of me and spend so much time on it. Every time I have matcha I usually don't like it because it's either way too sweet or way too earthy for me. This was THE BEST matcha I have ever had! It was sweet enough but not too much and you could taste it was good quality matcha. And the strawberry added just enough sweetness it was DELISH! Also we sat at a little table to the side and the seating was comfy and roomy for a small group especially with drinks and food. I could definitely see myself working remotely from here. I will 10000% be coming back. I definitely want to try some of the other specials. read more

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I came here midday on a Saturday -- while there was a line, it moved fast and we got our drinks within 10 minutes! The workers are very efficient and friendly. I didn't get to interact with them much because it was busier but I had a good experience with them :) The inside vibe and seating was very aesthetic and warm. I'm sure this place is fabulous when it's warm out or even on the porch in the fall. Even in wintertime it felt cozy inside. There's a good amount of seats with different positions at each one -- some stools, a big dining style table in the middle, booths, etc. I got a miso caramel iced latte with oatmilk and it was very very good. I think the addition of miso is so unique. I also appreciate no upcharge for milk substitutes. My boyfriend got the special be mine latte for Valentine's day and we were worried it'd be too sweet but both drinks were honestly totally good on the sweet scale. They were really done well. I wish we lived closer as we're about 40 minutes away with a bunch more options closer than the Porch but I'm definitely down to come back when I'm in the area again. I will say the reason I can't give 5 stars is it was just super expensive, but I guess that's expected for a nice coffee shop like this that focuses on adaptogen type drinks. I just think it's a bit too much to justify Still, overall this is a great spot and I'd love to come back again in the future. read more

I've been meaning to go to the Porch after seeing it on social media so I went early on a Friday morning! I absolutely loved the interior and could definitely see myself getting some work done at one of the tables. I got the Be Mine latte and i loved the pink foam and heart sprinkles on top. I also got a chili cheese palmier and I do wish it was warmed up but to be fair I didn't ask. The latte was a little sweet for my taste but to be expected. I would definitely come back and would recommend it to others! read more

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The Porch, Coffee Tea and Bakery is a newly opened bakery in Basking Ridge which offers variety of lattes, matcha drinks, teas and specialty specialty, small-batch baked goods. There is ample seating inside as well as well outside on the porch. We went on Saturday Morning and it was pretty busy, took us 30 mins to order our drinks. We had a latte, cold brew, almond croissant and banana cake. Coffee was well-balanced and strong, and baked goods were fresh and tasty. Overall, a nice experience - will definitely go again to try other offerings. read more

The Porch - Cold Brew with Cold foam - Bakeries Near Me - Bernards, New Jersey

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I stopped in today for an iced coffee for the first time today. There is plenty of parking in the back. The vibe is so cute and cosy. It's a perfect place to come on a spring day or a catch up date or maybe even catching up on work or studying. If you like matcha this is the place to try. There is a number of selections. I got the banana bread latte, it's a little small but perfect for me. Expect to pay Starbucks prices. Overall it's super cute, staff is friendly and big smiles. read more

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The coffee was terrible and the custom service is very bad. I also found the prices too high for what you get. Don't waste your money!

Very cool space, lots of spaced out seating, very clean and bright, and staff is very friendly. Coffees and hot chocolates and teas are all very tasty, and they have a great assortment of pastries -- try the chocolate croissant! Prices are in line with other similar places in the area. read more

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It's about time we got a cute cafe that has plenty of non coffee options for people who don't drink coffee. All of the drinks have interesting ingredients and look like masterpieces when they come out. The vibe is on point and everything is clean and orderly. For some reason I always come out inspired after taking a trip there. I wish it was open later but otherwise its a perfect place in my book! read more

overpriced but decent matcha. their ideas are cool i got a sakura bloom matcha and it had an edible flower in it. i was just shocked when my total came out to be 20$ for TWO matchas. interior is cool very modern and the cups for inside were super cute. idk maybe will come back but its is super overpriced for what you get. read more

Modern "millennial" vibe coffee spot with amazing drinks. Expensive, but worth it to me. Service is eh, not the friendliest people, until they see a tip from you. It's worth the price for the quality of beverages! The mango sticky rice matcha latte and coconut coffee were both 10/10. read more

Great pastry and average coffee. Long lines no sitting outside heaters not working. Not worth the long waits and slow service

Try and serve hot beverages a little warm. If a customer brings the beverage back to the counter and explains it is cold, offer to make it over again. Don't throw it in the microwave for a quick warm up. Perhaps service can be offered with a little friendliness. Pretend! read more

Just tried this spot for the first time and I love it! Good amount of seating inside and outside- the porch area is really cute, just a little too cold out when we went so we didn't sit. The place was packed on a Sunday around noon, but the line moved very quickly and drinks only took a couple minutes. They had some fun specials, like the Lucky Charms latte, which was delish and a lot of GF bakery items. Also nice to see that they're conscious about the environment- bamboo utensils and straws, glass/ceramics for those staying to enjoy their drinks. Overall really cute vibe, a little pricy but every place is now and it's what you'd expect for a coffee shop like this. Definitely one of my new go-to spots! read more

I really wanted to love this cute shop, unfortunately, their coffee is pretty bad. I got both a regular coffee and the cappuccino. Both were a huge disappointment. There has absolutely no flavor. Maybe over time it improves. The shop is very cute, and service friendly. Will give it another try. read more

The coffee was really good, but they messed up my mom's cappuccino order. The workers also weren't paying much attention to their actual work. There were no hot cup lids for my coffee. Note sure if they weren't stocked or maybe they don't have any? They had a lot of seating options and a really cute atmosphere. It seems like a great place to do work. read more

Very cute spot for coffee. Very popular too as it was crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Friendly service and good coffee. Didn't like the vegan banana bread. read more

Today was my second time there.. Rude servers, cold lattes. Asked for my latte to be heated, they stuck it in the microwave and asked "is that good enough?" Will not be going back a third time. read more

The drinks here are solid. Love the strawberry matcha and the prickly pair yuzu is good too. The purple porch is great when done right, but can be a hit or miss depending on who makes it. I really liked it the first time and since then I haven't had it taste the same. read more

LOVE this place everything is a 10/10 get the strawberry matcha it's soooo good. the ambiance is amazing it's got great feng shui and the service is great everyone's so nice! read more