The Coffee Box

Decent pastries, good lattes, mediocre matcha.

Parking was pretty easy. The shop itself is next to a one way street with some parking, and there's parking on the other roads of the intersection as well. It didn't seem too busy in that area as far as traffic goes.

The interior is very modern and warm. It had an industrial aesthetic as well. It feels pretty cosy. Service was fine.

They have the usual drinks you'll find at a coffee shop, but they also have a big food menu. It reminded me more of a cafe based on the size of the food menu. They have a bunch of paninis, salads, soups, toasts, and breakfast sandwiches. There's also quiche, which isn't something I'd expect from a coffee shop.

I had a matcha latte. It was good, but I was disappointed because literally half of it was foam. Their lattes are fine. The dine-in drinks come in mason jar mugs, which was cool. The condiment bar did not have simple syrup from what I remember, so that's a negative.

I also had a blueberry muffin, which was very good. I recommend that. I don't know if they're made in house or not, but it tasted fresh.

Love this place. I’ve moved out of the town but still so glad to see Rahway add a local coffee shop. I go out of my way to stop by when I’m visiting my parents. Espresso drinks and iced coffee are both good. Best so far was the iced latte with oat milk. Staff is friendly too. Hope this place sticks around!

The staff is lazy and rude they basically made me what they wanted and expected me to just accept it don't waste your money or time this place is a joke the food was alright other than the fact the person who prepared it didn't wash his hands after going in and out the door to the outside then used dirty hands with the owner standing right there I think the health inspector needs notified

Just a wow factor, the Salmon Panini on Sourdough bread is out of this world! It is hands down my favorite dish to date, it is impossible for me to be in Rahway and not have one. There coffee is always perfect, I love how the keep the measuring precise, guaranteeing a great cup every time. Keep up the good work guys!

Second location just as nice as the first, only bigger. Jeff and his team make the best espresso drinks in the area and the food selection is always high quality. Excellent!

I'm not a coffee drinker - I stick to Chai Lattes, so consider that with my review. This new place, just down the street from me enticed me with their inviting look and the promise of a great cup of tea. I ordered a small chai latte and a banana bread. Super excited that the banana bread has no nuts in it! I'm not allergic I just don't think there's any place in a baked good for a hard nugget. The banana bread is delicious - I'm savoring it right now. It was priced at about $3.50 (I didn't get my receipt, so am doing some math in my head, which is rarely a good idea) and I'm all good with that for as yummy as it is. So, if I'm super excited, why only three stars? Well, the chai is a mix, which is fine, very few places actually brew and sweeten the chai. The mix they have doesn't have the best flavor to me, but it's all right. It is $4.50, which, fine, I'm happy to support a small business and pay $.60 more for a cup than at a large mega-chain. They steam the syrup in with the milk, which definitely changes the flavor and isn't my preference. It makes the chai taste almost burnt, which I realize is probably in my head. All of these things I can handle, and would deserve and "it's decent and I'd go again four stars" from me, especially considering the banana bread amazing-ness. It's only an 8 ounce cup, though. My own fault, I didn't scope the cup size before ordering. I wasn't expecting a $4.50 (plus tax and tip) cup that is smaller than my hand. I just can't bring myself to spend artisan prices for a tiny and just okay cup of chai syrup. Overall the tea and bread cost me about $9.50, including tax and tip. Maybe I'm just too cheap.

Seriously, that bread though...

Great vibe and awesome employees! Thank you guys!

Staff nit friendly on approach. Ordered to sit down waited for an extended period after coffee went to ask about the great delay only to find order placed to go and was sitting behind counter. Staff need to be more attentive. Disappointed

This place is a Rahway staple. The staff's super friendly, people are always working, chilling, and studying. It's got a classic cafe vibe to it, there's often live music and their food is thoughtfully made.

DO NOT like this place !! Ordered a Nutella sandwich and pumpkin spice lattes and they were NOTHING like what we were expecting Nutella was smothered on there dripping down with 5 bananas on one slice.