50 Best Coffee Shops near Monmouth Junction

“I have an amazing experience every time I stop in to my local Starbucks. I'm assuming Megan is the manager because she has turned the place around. It's obvious she takes great pride in doing her job. Her knowledge and customer service are unmatched.They should bring in more people like her.Thanks Megan.“

“Always get my iced coffee 100% and simply are awsome !“

“Always get my iced coffee 100% and simply are awsome !“

“I was on a road trip and actually wanted to use the bathroom, but who can go into McDonald's and not order, especially if you saw they had spicy chicken nuggets I was so excited that I had to try it and was happy that i did this is like the chicken nuggets you want to eat while watching superbowl. I still don't understand why the small fries are almost $4.00. I mean, while Trump was working there, did he raise the price after working in the drive-through ? Ok, they have very nice workers. The Christmas tree was up and nicely decorated. The inside and surrounding area was very clean. I live in Brooklyn, and if I am ever in the area, I would definitely drop in here but just would not pay almost $4 for small fries. There is also handicap parking and a door wide enough to fit a wheelchair.“

“I'm so happy I found this gem. After during a few recommendations in a local group, I found myself in town and stopped by. Faraz welcomed me and I was instantly impressed by the vibe. Safe, clean, comfy, and friendly. The music was pleasant, modern, and not intrusive. I enjoyed my Americano and Faraz was extremely responsive and efficient when he noticed I spilled some. I felt pricing was reasonable and I'm eager to go back soon!

Parking: Ample parking is available behind the Cafe, away from the main road. There is one van accessible handicapped reserved parking space.“

“Loved the shroom sando and the cold brew“

“Never has a coffee shop been so consistently good as Jamesbrew. I've been stopping in occasionally since it opened and every single drink I've gotten has been perfect and served with a smile.

Especially the iced coffee. I've never understood the obsession. It gets watered down and flavorless so fast.

Until it got too hot and I finally ordered one here.

Buying coffee has always been a small luxury for me but now I come in often enough that at Jamesbrew they ask if I want my usual (currently the iced lavender latte).

The food is often... . The croissants have a nonstandard flavor and lack the flaky, buttery texture of a proper croissant. The vegan pistachio muffin was kind of flavorless. The empanadas and sandwiches are "fine" at best. The rest of the pastries are good.

But the coffee is what matters most. I don't even want to look at a Starbucks.

Cheers to all the friendly and polite baristas.“

“I recently visited Koko Loko cafe in New Brunswick and had the pleasure of trying their Pistachio Latte and Caramel Latte. While both drinks were enjoyable, the Pistachio Latte truly stole the show.

The Pistachio Latte was perfectly balanced, with a rich, nutty flavor that wasn’t overly sweet but still indulgent. It had a creamy texture that complemented the espresso beautifully, making every sip an absolute delight. It’s one of those drinks that leaves you wanting more even after the last drop.

The Caramel Latte was good as well, with a classic sweetness and smooth finish, but it didn’t quite compare to the unique and standout flavor of the Pistachio Latte. If you’re deciding between the two, I’d highly recommend going for the pistachio—it’s a game changer!

The ambiance of the shop was cozy, and the service was friendly and efficient. I’ll definitely be returning to try more of their menu, but the Pistachio Latte is already a favorite.

5/5 stars for the Pistachio Latte alone!“

“Best coffee, tea, and vibes!“

“Had a late breakfast at Lyberry Coffee Co. while visiting family in the area. Wonderful experience. The barista was very welcoming and assisted us through the extensive menu. The coffee and food (classic avocado toast) were extraordinary! Atmosphere was very cozy and relaxed. All aspects were well thought out, right down to the availability of glass bottles filled with water. A nice touch. Will definitely go back when back in the area.“

“This food is just phenomenal. So creative and delicious and the friendliest owners as well. Thank you! ❤️“

“We dropped in for breakfast. The coffee was great and the various pastries and pies. Everything has amazing. We ordered Spinach turnover, cheese danish, egg avocado cheese Sandwich, beef salami and leak and Parma jam turnover, almond raspberry pie croissant.

Service was fast and efficient

We recommend the Black Pearl.“

“Penstock is great. Their tea is awesome and it always hits the spot. Also, the staff is very helpful and down to Earth.“

“too expensive, horrible service, arrogant and ignorant staff. unless you have 15 minutes to wait for a simple coffee and muffin while these igorant people commiserate with college students, dont bother patronizing this place. $15 for muffin, coffee and tip makes Starbucks seem inexpensive.“

“Great pastry and wonderful black tea. The person behind the counter was very hospitable and friendly. I definitely recommend the cream puffs.“

“Great little local coffee shop in a great location. Staff is friendly. Loved their tea based drinks.“

“I've driven past this place plenty of times but only recently did I discover it. After seeing the reviews and all the critical acclaim, I decided to go ahead and see what the hype was about, and I was not disappointed. This is honestly a fantastic, lowkey, hidden gem of a coffee shop in the Princeton area. It was quiet, not busy at all, and the barista was super sweet and hospitable! There's plenty of good options of coffee to choose from, as well as tea, acai, and other snacks. I got the Hot Spicy Maya Mocha, and it was great. A super nice blend of coffee, chocolate, and creaminess. Every sip was blissful and delicious! Most coffee is just okay, but this coffee truly made my soul feel warm and cozy. I'm definitely coming back more times in the future! People who live in the neighborhood/community that this coffee shop is located in are really lucky to be walking distance from what is probably the best coffee I've had in Princeton! If you ever frequent Princeton Junction, or regularly commute to the train station, I highly recommend you stop by!“

“Great coffee, great breakfast, and friendly atmosphere!“

“Good food“

“I love their chai. I've been here a few times, and have had my fair share of chai at the "trendy" spots, and will say this is definitely up there. Their desserts are pretty great as well. I'd definitely recommend this spot for anyone wanting great desi chai. ?“

“Illy has the BEST coffee in Princeton, hands down. They have high quality drinks and high quality service! Everyone who works there is very friendly and always there to enjoy a conversation with. I love trying their monthly specials too! This cafe is always a stop of mine while I’m in Princeton.“

“Beautiful atmosphere
Great and speedy service
Amazing selection of delicious teas, lattes, drinks, apps, sandwiches and desserts! I really enjoyed my experience! Ordered mint green tea, matcha latte, katsu sandwich and pudding…top notch!“

“By far THEE BEST oat milk mocha on ZEE planet ❤️🔥“

“Great, friendly place! Best coffee in area! No known alien abductions, but definitely a possibility!“

“The Food Is Absolutely Delicious !! I loved it! Food is absolutely delicious I loved it !!God bless that business, Thanks for the excellent attention and kindness (Isaac) [Original] The Food is absolutely delicious!! I loved it! La comida es absolutamente deliciosa me encantó!! Dios bendiga ese negocio , gracias por la exelente atencion y amabilidad (Isaac)“

“Best place to start your day❤️“

“Ginger cardamom scones! Actually, all the scones are delicious. Coffee beans are roasted in a facility in Rocky Hill. Our favorite is the dark roast. Shop local!“

“My family and I flew to Nj to visit a Buddhist temple for a day and decided to come here for lunch. 10/10 service, atmosphere, and food. The staff was very courteous, the music was perfect volume, and the food was great! If we ever visit Philly/NJ again we are definitely hitting this place again!“

“This place is so good! New in Pitt“

“Ginger cardamom scones! Actually, all the scones are delicious. Coffee beans are roasted in a facility in Rocky Hill. Our favorite is the dark roast. Shop local!“

“The coffee is excellent and the staff is professional, caring and have an enjoyable sense of humor. I will be back.“

“The products in this particular location are always super fresh any time of day and the employees are among the very best at any establishment in which I have shopped. They are always friendly and engaging and remember their customers. This is especially rewarding as it underscores that the customer is both appreciated and valued. I will go out of my way to shop at this DD site.“

“Billy, le barrister is amazing as is the other barrister, sorry didn't catch his name! Coffee, pastries, donuts and atmosphere is fabulous. Customer service is unbeatable, thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I’ve been to this location a couple times and each time the employees have been really kind to me. The cakes are always delicious and their treats always look gorgeous! The place was clean and welcoming. If you haven’t gone to this place before, give it a try.“

“stopped for some takeout. great food. friendly staff. will definitely go again when im in the area“

“What a truly wonderful experience it was coming here. This nice young lady that works there was very polite. There was a bit of traffic building up in there behind me, but she was very patient with me as I surely took quite a while to order a few things for my family members. Everything was clean, and freshly organized. She even made sure to reassure me that the utensils were all cleaned properly because I tend to get a bit skeptical due to the possibility of cross contamination. The ice cream quality was great! Much better than most other places in this area. I never asked for that young lady’s name but she wore a lot of bracelets, and had black nails just like my daughter, which I complemented! I will be back in here for sure!

Will recommend this place for all ice cream lovers!“

“Tiny location, packs a pearl.... comedy. ?I love their Thai Tea Boba and their waffles are amazing ?? whether you like croffles or their house made (?) batter. All smoothies I've had have been delicious as well as their Dolgona(hope I'm spelling that right) coffee boba! SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS??tons of parking btw!“

“Love this place. Love the staff! Delicious food and smoothies!“

“Clean environment, prompt service. I’m not from Hong Kong or Guangdong but I do like the food here. The casserole is really good.

Parking: There seems to be only two (non-accessible) parking spots in front of the restaurant.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Paris Baguette! We bought to go boxes of coffee for the staff at a local school. Eli and Sarah were so helpful preparing my order. Eli even helped me bring the coffee to my car. My kids and I went back later that day to grab some treats and everything was delicious. They even gave my kids a free hot chocolate! I was blown away by the kindness of the staff and the place was so clean and nice! Highly recommend!“

“Hood food and a great staff! Located in what is about to become a very impressive town village

Kid-friendliness: More than welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: They have an ADA Compliant sidewalk and entrance“

“whoever just made my drink deserves a raise because i’ve been getting brown sugar shaken espressos for years and this one was unreal. i always add lots of ice and just top it with oat milk because that’s how it used to be served back in 2021. more recently i feel like they always put too much milk and u cant rly taste the espresso but this time omg this drink is giving me life. sorry for being dramatic i’m just rly happy rn“

“I don’t know how I missed this in the past. It was a terrific “find“ for me. There were all kinds of eclectic choices. I chose the Big Easy Benedict, and it certainly did not disappoint. The coffee was excellent ( French press) and I had a kale juice on the side, which I usually never do but did enjoy. I’ll certainly go back. The only knock is that service is slow. I had to wait to be seated when there were at least seven or eight open seats, and I had an unnecessarily long wait for my check. When I left, there was another lineup for people coming in when seats were available. That said, though, I am pretty sure those are kinks that will be ironed out. It is a “go to” place and I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast.“

“The store is small but exquisite
I really like this colorful little shop
The store clerk is also very warm and friendly 😆
Good food made by passionate people tastes better too
The rice that looks like its grains are actually so fragrant
Türkiye is an Islamic country
Because I can’t eat pork🐽
Meats are mainly beef, mutton, and chicken
Tried the mutton skewers and chicken and it was very delicious (because I don’t eat beef)
Yogurt and Tomato BBQ is a mouth-watering dish
Be sure to order their desserts
Ordered rice pudding and baklava
I think the pudding made from rice must be tasteless.
The result tasted so dense and refreshing😳I was really surprised
Baklava is perfect for ants with a sweet tooth
It tastes like warm mille-feuille with pistachio sauce on top
Very delicious! ! But I don’t dare to eat too much because it’s too sweet🤣
Thanks to the boss for buying us many cups of tea and Turkish coffee
It tastes great with Turkish Delight“

“Charming little cafe with excellent food and service 😊“

“The best food and service by the Indian lady, Egyptian gentleman, and the atmosphere. Furthermore, the app scans and gives us senior citizen discounts. We love it so much.

With best wishes ❤️ from Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.“

“Hands down the best pho in NJ. Best staff. Just go!“

“Great my favorite place to get the Boba tea“

“Sue Dhru does exceptional service , every time and I often see her at three different locations, very hard working, kind and friendly person working for Dunkin !!!

Vegetarian options: Avocado toast , harsh brown n everything cream bagels!!!“

“Great place! Coffee is amazing and their matcha drinks are the best. If you’re ever craving something cold and fresh that’s the place to go’“