The Coffee Box

The staff is very friendly. The first time I was there I had green tea and apple cider cinnamon donut. My second time there I had coffee with nice slice of banana bread it was delicious. My third time there I had a waffle with coffee and real maple syrup again it was delicious.

The hot chocolate was warm, but the waffle was delicious 😋

Friendly service. Nice selection of coffee and tea beverages. So much nicer than your typical $tarbucks! Very clean. I didn't order food on my visit, but I did check out the limited menu. It looked like some nice choices. While I waited for my capaccino to be crafted, I waited outside. There was lots of great outdoor seating area, some of it was even covered. The salads and sandwiches that I saw other patrons enjoying looked very fresh and inviting. I'll be returning with a friend for breakfast tomorrow. My capaccino was served exactly as I ordered it, and tasted great! The Coffee Box is a welcome addition to Rahway's downtown.

Coffee box is a great neighborhood gem that creates a lovely atmosphere in a warm yet modern setting. You can get vegan, gluten-free, and omnivore treats of all kinds which is a great option for those who need food accessibility. The Chai donut and brownie both gluten free are tasty. The iced Chai latte is a little too sweet and milky but the iced coffee is nice on a hot summer afternoon. The coffee is good and espresso is just as good But I wouldn’t say that the caffeinated drinks are top-tier outstanding. The customer service here is what stands out as staff are kind, efficient and very generous to customers. The space also is LGBTQ friendly and seems to have a hardworking diverse staff. I do wish the hours could be extended after 4 PM maybe even till six or 7 PM for people who get out of work and I need some snacks or beverages on the go. I like that there’s outside seating and Wi-Fi. They don't sell many options for coffee beans, chemex filters, French presses, or coffee merchandise to take home unfortunately. Overall, One of my favorite places in Rahway and I wish there were more chill quality modern contemporary options in the area like Coffee Box.

I had the 🥑 avocado toast. Delish! & @ coffee. I must visit.

Whether I'm just stopping in for a hot drink or having breakfast or lunch the coffee box never disappoints!! The baked goods are perfection!!!

I visited the shop twice, just to give them another chance & It’s unfortunate to write this review, but after all the hype and 4-5 stars it has..it wasn’t worth it.

The location itself, is in a corner and the interior decor, is modern. Shop is SUPER clean! They also have some tables just in case you want to eat outside. It’s definitely pricey, so it’s not your typical coffee shop. Some of the menu items doesn’t have the price referenced either which is bothersome.

Service- horrible, it took 27 mins to get my food and 15 mins to get my coffee. They had enough staff but it seems like they don’t know what they’re doing in the kitchen. A group of 6 people came in after me and got served first, not sure why but they did. Then i asked the cashier when I would be getting my coffee and she said she was working on it now. I told her I was going to sit outside, and just gave a scared look. I asked her what would make her life easier, should I stay? Or should I sit down and have her run the food when it’s done. She said if I could wait in the restaurant it would be best. I told her no problem. So I waited. The entire staff looked miserable and overwhelmed, granted it was at 10am so maybe it’s there peak time.

The second time I went, which was today, an elderly man arrived shortly after and asked for a coffee.. and literally what seemed to be 30mins in passing the older gentleman was still not served. He then approached one of the servers following up on his coffee.

We got our lattes pretty quickly after ordering. But I was extremely concerned when the server went over my infant baby with hot coffee…. I used to serve for 10years and etiquete teaches you to go around the person and provide the food/drink. You should NEVER go over/on top of a customer. What would’ve happened if she mistakenly tripped & spilled the hot coffee over my baby?

There was also another man who placed an order and 24 mins passed and the didn’t have his coffee nor food yet. The gentleman got up and said something after some wait time. He seemed pretty calm about it. One of girls came out from the kitchen and said we’re so sorry it looks like your order was cleared and never prepared, we’re going to refund you.

Then the same server comes to me and says we’re sorry we forgot about your order, it’s coming now. Like seriously? Like okay maybe if it happens once a day it’s normal.. but three times within the hour? Somethings wrong.

Coffee- excellent, both times I visited it wasn’t burnt and it wasn’t left over coffee in a heated pot. It was FRESH.

Food- disappointing… the ham, egg and cheese was made in a microwave(I physically saw them do it)…… the croissant was tiny, wasn’t worth the $$$ I paid for it. If you’re going to have expensive food, I would except to at least have the food made in counter too oven … not microwaved to melt the cheese. The turkey panini was good, it was the sourdough bread what made it taste best.

I believe the servers and kitchen staff should be re-trained and practice to smile more and be more welcoming. There’s a blind spot in the corner so I’m not sure if they have an oven there.. but if not maybe it would be a good idea to get a small conventional oven.. this way they don’t have to microwave food when preparing it for customers.

Before I close this out, I must say there was a gentleman, who seemed to be from Asian decent who was ..omg the most pleasant and welcoming soul I have ever encountered !

The coffee and baked goods were surprisingly pretty good, despite being a bit pricier than what I'm used to. The staff were very kind and helpful, Blaze(I believe his name was) was knowledgeable enough to suggest different items on the menu, and made my date with my wife quite memorable. I would definitely make the trip to come here in the future.

Edit: posted review under the wrong location.

If your in Rahway this is the place to unwind. I had the turmeric chai latte which was exquisite with a splash of black pepper. Nice place to chill out and think. Fast service and as a vegan there’s
Options for us there as well a must visit.

Wonderful nice sized and little coffee shop located on the corner across from the train station ... great intelligentsia coffee and full menu with sandwiches and other bakery items as well as parfaits and such