Candelaria Espresso Bar

154 Main St, Matawan
(856) 524-0961

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Robert Long

Move over Booskerdoo! You got competition.

Latte = smooth and balanced
Croissant = Rich / Decadent Flavor

Gluten Fee option for Sandwiches [not tried it yet]

Atmosphere is great!... i would prefer better music lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Princy John

Met with a friend to get coffee and it was a lively coffee spot for a Sunday morning with great energy. I got the dirty chai latte which was enjoyable but I personally like a little more spice in my dirty chai. While I was waiting for my drink I noticed that a lot of people ordered food as well so will have to come back to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Aramis

Ordered a few things. Coffees and Matcha. Coffee was great, a little extra chocolatety notes. Matcha was good, not great. Service was nice and quick. Would go again to try different items. Overall a nice little coffee shop

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

David Kalmus

Excellent coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Abby

This coffee shop is amazing!!!! You can tell everything is made from high quality ingredients and the owner is super nice.

The space itself is also decorated very nicely, one of the coziest coffee shops in the area (a cozy coffee shop is surprisingly hard to find in central NJ). They have many tables and a few couches and they play really good music. I love it here, what a gem :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Singer

The coffee here is leagues above any other coffee shop in the area, and the staff are always so nice. Love the interior setup as well -- super cozy and pleasant lighting!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

nancy mayo

The atmosphere was wonderful, the drinks were excellent, and the sandwich I ordered was delicious. I highly recommend this place and look forward to returning soon. I especially loved their décor—it really added to the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ruth katz

When I can get there, it’s is great coffee, wonderful food and great atmosphere!! Really worth getting there to try it. If you can find parking on Main Street that’s great but if not, there’s some in back and it’s a short walk. My breakfast was so good, I ordered sandwiches to bring home for my daughter and husband to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

George Gonzalez

Met with some coworkers this afternoon, was highly impressed by the vibe and the coffee! Certainly will back. Great coffee shop in Matawan, NJ!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Edelstein

Superb coffee on every level. They know what they're doing and the space is very pleasant. I'm downgrading Candelaria because they sold me an expensive bag of Devocion coffee that was 3 months past its roast date--and tasted like it when brewed. My bad for not checking but I figured a place this good that sold Devocion wouldn't leave coffee out on the shelf that long. I believe in letting a bag rest for two or three weeks after the roast date but 3 months is malpractice for a Third Wave coffee place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Bayshore BJJ

Came here on a whim about a month ago and immediately dug the vibe in the room. The coffee is top notch, the food is great, the staff is always polite and friendly. Ive been recommending it to everyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kasia Kuz

Beautiful spot, always wonderful atmosphere, super friendly staff and delicious + fresh food. The coffee is best in Matawan 💯

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arvin

Excellent coffee and fresh pastries in a cozy, artsy cafe. Exposed brick, bold art, and private corner spaces make it perfect for both social buzz and quiet escapes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M.E. Woodside

very nice place, excellent coffee and pastries, sandwiches also available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Donah

Absolutely love this place and will be frequenting more ! Got a decaf vied dirty chai latte and a gluten free burrata toast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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