Black River Roasters

Really good coffee but possibly the slowest service you willl find.

Great place for authentic coffee and a place to work, with good wifi.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time visiting since ownership changed. Ordered a flat white and a cortado and got two drinks that were the same. I understand flat white in the coffee world is disputed but it definitely is not the same drink as a cortado as pictured here.

The espresso in the drinks also came across incredibly sour, even with it being cut with milk. The milk was steamed well and properly textured.

I’m a huge fan of modern espresso/lighter roasts (which was what it looked like in the hopper), but it can only work if it’s done well. I hope I just came in on an off day because this used to be one of my favorite shops in hunterdon county

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Really good coffee in Central Jersey! The specials are always really good too.

I’ve been coming here since August. On my way to work, I usually order a large med roast drip and grab a muffin. The baked goods from BEX are very fresh and good. I also bought a couple of gifts for family, a mug, t-shirt and bag of whole coffee beans. I buy l whole beans for home and after I grind them, the house smells awesome. I always like to support coffee roasters who focus on organic. I like that I don’t need to ask: which coffee is organic, which isn’t. It’s not a pretentious coffee shop- it seems like the owners are too busy roasting delicious coffee. One thing I want to point out is until I got used to knowing exactly where this is located, I kept missing it driving eastbound on 22 because I never even noticed the wood signage in the grass until last week. I feel like the sign needs to be more pronounced somehow or maybe the bushes need to be cut back? If you’re driving westbound on 22 you can’t miss it because there’s a huge black coffee mug painted on the building on that side. Sorry for the long winded review!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Biscotti, Blueberry Muffin

Great Coffee!!!! Horrible Customer Service. Never get a greeting unless I say it first . It’s not hard to put a smile on your face and greet people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Good coffee, cool place; the lounge has a cool vibe with concert pics and posters. Nice people working there. Patio is really nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t typically leave reviews unless I am praising a local business that I love. This time it’s different. I have been a loyal customer of Black River Roasters for 5+ years. Amongst many items, I often purchase a growler of their cold brew which costs $19 plus a growler fee of $5 which is refunded once you bring back the growler. Yesterday was the first day under their new ownership that I went to return my growler, I was asked if I wanted to swap out my growler and I said not this time but that I’d be back soon. The cashier was then trying to process my $5 refund and was not sure if he was doing it right, the owner then got involved and said we don’t give you a refund for the growler fee. I was confused and stated I have done this for years, I’ve always been refunded for the cost of the growler once I return it - (I’ve probably bought 20+ growlers of cold brew over time). He told me I was wrong and they’ve never done that and refused to refund me. I asked if I can buy something else then for the same value and the cashier said yeah - as I was looking around for something the owner rudely mumbled to the cashier that he can give me the $5 off of another purchase (he obviously didn’t hear the question I had just asked). The $5 is not the point, the principal is. If I had not found a chocolate bar for $5.25 which I had to pay $0.37 for with tax - he would have made me leave with nothing. I was completely disrespected, treated rudely, and for the first time felt like I did not belong in a place that was once a familiar community. Needless to say, after yesterdays experience, I will not be returning and will find another local brewer for my cold brew in the future. I hope no one else ever gets put in this situation - which is the reason I’ve decided to speak out. This place is more concerned about not following their policy and keeping my $5 then doing the right thing. I hope your greed and a $5 chocolate bar was worth loosing a loyal customer.

Service: 1

The blueberry muffin and iced spicy mocha were FABULOUS.

I came at 10:45 on a Monday and there were 3 people waiting for coffees and 4 people in front of me waiting to order. Very busy time! There were 2 people working, a girl with a long thick brown braid doing espresso and the other guy taking orders and helping finish drinks. The vibes with these two were giving battered coworker syndrome. Poor guy looked like he was afraid for his life and braids was aggressive. She aggressively was slamming something behind the counter (seemingly having some difficulty with equipment) and the strongest RBF I’ve ever seen. She’d walk over to the drinks sitting on the counter not yet claimed and like a drill sargent, shocking everyone staring waiting, and praying their drinks would be next, screams the drink names into the abyss. No one moves. Other guy looks like he’s holding tears back.

I got my drink and left, enjoyed my muffin while watching this poor kid experience some sort of hostile work environment.

I will go back, but I hope braids is in a better mood and the other kid is ok.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

I didn't like this place. They don't carry normal coffee, creamer or sweeteners. It's all different oat milkshake and such. More organic sweeteners. Too expensive and I threw my coffee out

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Beautiful spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The baristas are all very nice, and there are so many drink options! Definitely something for everyone, and there are a large number of rotating items

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not bad. They need to try more on customer service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

I have driven past here a million times… I’m so glad I stopped such a cool vibe, great atmosphere and the coffee is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I guess if you just want a coffee, it's ok. But no real breakfast selections. Wait was long despite not being crowded

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3