Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

I’ve lived here for two years and somehow have never tried this gem. The masala chai and Americano were delicious as were the Bombay sandwich and chicken tikka sandwich. You can also tell the care and attention they give while making the drinks and food. This will be our new coffee and chai spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Masala chai the way it is meant to be! Nothing more nothing less. Their sandwiches are pretty good as well.
Just one suggestion, if possible can you folks make masala chai available in smaller sizes as well? The current option has too much chai for a single serving

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great lattes, delicious flaky croissants, and New Orleans chicory coffee. Would go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I popped in at Hidden Grounds (just a few minutes walk from Grove St PATH Station in JC) to kickstart my day with some caffeine and a pastry. I got the cardamom bun, and it was delicious!

I'll definitely visit more locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn when I need a to-go spot for a coffee catch-up with another Supp client.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coffee tastes amazing, and I love that this place offered lavender flavored matcha lattes! (They also do a good job at latte art.)

I was disappointed though with the customer service. I kindly pointed out at the register, earlier this month, that the country spelling of ColOmbia (on their handwritten sign) should be spelled with two “o”s (and not with a “u”), to not only match the coffee bags that they were selling, but to most importantly properly represent the amazing coffee bean origin.

To my surprise, the lady at the register was rude, got defensive, and did not seem to not care at all about me explaining that Colombia (the country) was being misrepresented as Columbia (the university). She didn’t care to update the sign, or to at least mention that she could share with management to fix.

Fast forward… I came back to the coffee shop today, and Hidden Grounds still hasn’t taken a moment to make the quick fix that would mean a lot to the local Colombians who visit this establishment on a regular basis. 🇨🇴 It might seem insignificant to some, and yes ignorance is bliss, but being open to feedback that a country’s name is spelled wrong would speak volumes about embracing Colombia a step further than just our coffee!

Would prefer to buy my coffee from establishments that are willing to honor the countries that provide their special coffee beans🫘🙃

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

A coffee place that sells coffee beans from Colombia but can’t spell the name of the country properly, it is not ColUmbia 🫣

Someone tell the staff to correct it, wait, I did, and they gave me the rudest attitude 🥴

Sincerely,
A Colombian coffee lover ☕️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

The best coffee I have tried in NJ. Taste so good.
The latte and New Orleans brew are amazing!
I bought the coffee beans as well. The espresso has a flavor of dark chocolate! Love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brew, Iced Latte

The staff was friendly. This was a nice little shop to stop into and read while having a chai latte. I’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

It's a yes for me! It's small but if you can get a table It's a delightful place to study or get some work done while you eat something tasty (vegan options too! 😋) and sip on a delicious drink. Awesome service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place, friendly staff!

Quality of drinks is superb. I had a yummy iced latte. It was cozy to sit and people watch, enjoyed both the hot and iced latte. The donut was okay, not as delicious as it looked. Music selection was lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Tried only Gulab Jamun rose brew (cold). Thought it would be too sweet but it has just the right amount.

Food: 4

Service: 5

Loved the masala Chai tea! Strong (Kadak as they say in Hindi)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food! The people who work here love tasty food! Wow, one of the most delicious avocado toasts i’ve ever had.

New Orleans style coffee is also excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Savory Avocado Toast and Bombay Bagel

The almond milk cappuccino coffee is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5