Attention coffee lovers! Yelp recently dropped their Top 100 Coffee Shops in the U.S. list and four New Jersey spots were mentioned. From small neighborhood roasters to cafes by the shore, these spots show that good coffee is easy to find in New Jersey. Here’s a closer look at the four shops that caffeine lovers are raving about.
Local Coffee – Montclair, NJ
Local Coffee ranked 49 on the list. The shop sits on Watchung Avenue and feels more like a hangout spot than a cafe. They serve Irving Farm Coffee and Tay Tea, and the counter is stocked with yummy pastries and chocolates from small makers across Brooklyn, Upstate New York, and the tri-state area. People come for the espresso drinks and seasonal lattes, and mornings are busy with locals lining up for their coffee. The space is quiet enough to work or catch up with friends, and dogs are welcome. Popular items include the ginger snap latte and blueberry donuts.
Cafe Zio – Edison, NJ
Cafe Zio ranked 63 on the list. The menu goes beyond coffee with espresso, lattes, brewed teas, smoothies, bubble teas, and affogatos with ice cream. You can mix flavors like taro, lavender, mango, or papaya and add toppings like tapioca pearls, white pearls, or fruit-shaped jelly. The shop is counter service, so you can grab a quick drink or take your time customizing it. Smoothies like Just Peachy and Bananaberry are popular, and you can add extra fruit or protein if you want.
Out There Coffee – Cape May, NJ
Out There Coffee ranked 84 on the list. The shop serves locally roasted, organic coffee from Harry and Beans and is allergy friendly, with gluten-free baked goods, smoothies, and shakes. You can get anything from a classic espresso to house specialties like the maple-sweetened Lumberjack latte. For people who like to keep it healthy, they offer superfood lattes featuring turmeric, matcha, or cacao, as well as smoothies like Berry Banana Protein and Matchanana. The space is bright and relaxed, and people often stop by before heading to the beach or exploring town. The baristas are friendly, and the drinks are consistently tasty.
Roast’d Coffee – Fort Lee, NJ
Roast’d Coffee ranked 88 on the list. The cafe roasts all its beans on site in small batches, from light to dark and from origins around the world. You can grab a pour-over, latte, espresso, tea, or cold brew on tap, and pair it with avocado toast, fresh croissants, or home-style baked goods. Some people stay to enjoy their cup in the shop, while others take the coffee beans home to brew themselves. The space has a clean, earthy feel, and the smell of fresh coffee fills the air. There’s also an order-ahead app, so if you’re on the go, they’ve got you covered!
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