OQ Coffee
| Address: | 13 S 3rd Ave C, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA |
| Phone: | +1 732-455-2994 |
| Site: | oqcoffee.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM |
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William Paxton
Coffee - The best I have had. These guys take very good care to every detail of the coffee making experience. Highly recommended. Food - I think their baked goods are well done but a bit expensive. Especially since they are stored in the refrigerator, I am not sure how fresh they actually are. Their granola bars are very good, but once again, $3 for a bar is a bit expensive. Service - The service is excellent - just what you would expect from a local coffee shop. People get to know you by name and make sure that you are getting exactly what you want and that you are comfortable. Decor/Atmosphere - The decor and environment is really quite nice. I have gone here to work on writing and if you can get a seat at the big table, it is great. They have free WiFi (a must) and a nice selection of music that is played. Still, they are just starting out so I dont expect everything to be perfect. Some of the furniture is quite minimal and feels very cheap. I hope that they invest in better furniture as they continue to mature. The other thing is that the temperature seems to be very hot sometimes. I am sure they will work out whatever HVAC issues there are. Better yet, I think they will continue to grow and find a better location, one that is bigger and more visible. Summary - OQ is one of my favorite local businesses. They offer delicious and unique coffees to the Highland Park community.
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Mary Kate
The iced chai latte I had was delicious, but I will not be returning due to my service experience. I stopped in after going to the farmers market and walking around on a hot day with my son. First, I was given an odd look when I walked in with my stroller (clearly staring at the stroller). After I order my drink the woman behind the counter rolled her eyes at me; all while still giving the stroller the evil eye so quite impressive. She then took my payment, handed me my card and just walked away. This last part wouldnt have bothered me had she not asked every other person before and after me would they like to find a seat or leave. I was clearly being treated differently for coming in with my son. I could see if he was yelling or crying, but he was playing happily in his stroller and distracting no one. As it was a hot day and we needed to cool off, we sat until I finished my latte and my son had some water. During this entire time my son never cried, but we were still given dirty looks from the people behind the counter. I am all about supporting local businesses and was excited to visit this coffee shop but will never be returning after this treatment.
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Randall Levin
Overall a very good coffee shop. The place is a bit small, so getting a real coffee break here can be a challenge. The staff is friendly and only occasionally snobby. Ive scoured the state of New Jersey for great coffee and this place is in my top ten. The roasting is not (yet) top tier, up there with the very best, more experienced, roasters in the state (Ahrres, Rojos, Jersey Shore), but they have a lot of potential. They are still being a bit too precious with their beans, and everything is slightly under-roasted. I appreciate the flavors one gets from a lighter roast as much as anybody, but oil extraction is important as well, especially for espresso drinks (just ask the Italians!). Also, no matter how much a coffee snob you are, sometimes you just dont need to taste every little undertone and piece of scrub brush that was growing in the soil with your beans in order to enjoy a solid cup of Joe. Hopefully they will keep learning and building on the good thing they have going so far. Oh, also, the dairy is outstanding here, which is no small thing.
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Dan Sohayda
A great alternative to your average neighborhood Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. Inside they have a rustic wood-heavy theme going on with a lot of seating relative to their size. You have a lot of beverage options to choose from including your standard pour over and even the wonderful AeroPress method (which they also sell if you dont have one for some reason). They roast their own coffee and have fantastically descriptive labels to help you pick just the right acidity, body and flavor to suit your tastes. Baked goods are from a place in PA (or at least I think thats what I was told), and feature your standard cafe staples like crumb cake, but also unique chili infused cup cakes which we didnt try, but will be doing so ASAP. I have been looking for a place just like this whenever Ive been to NYC figuring they only exist there, but I am so glad to have found OQ Coffee Co. so close to home.
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Christie Raymond
Want a great tasting cup of coffee and nothing else??? GO HERE. It will cost you though. Prepare to feel totally awkward.This is they type of hipster place that wants to set themselves apart from all other coffee shops by attempting to be different: only one size drink = prepare to be corrected No sweetener = prepare to be enlightened Try to ask about their brewing method = prepare to be brushed off as if everyone thats anyone knows what you dont The barista never addressed me. He thoroughly stared me down though. Perhaps his admirable beard muffled his words though because I could have sworn I hear him say something about only offering one size drink. If you are in search of VEGAN options and this place pops up in your search - know that the options are limited. There was one vegan pastry - a petite ginger snap cookie. And they only offer ONE vegan milk option (almond).
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Sabrina Walley
Summary: so far a great coffee shop! I really like how down to earth this place is. If your more into jazzy/relaxed music while you study or read, go here! The staff are very friendly and will help you out with any needs you have. Things I wish I knew before I got there: - the drinks menu is RIGHT at the entrance. Its a small white window frame to the left when you walk in. -grabbing a good table to study at is pretty hard, be prepared to either leave and find another place (like the Dunkin down the street) or share one of the big tables. - look for the extension cords or outlets before you sit down! - grab a cardigan or light jacket to put on in case you get stuck under the fan (and vice versa when they turn on the heat!). - be mindful of the sunset/lighting in the shop, you can get hit with some serious light whilst studying if youre not careful.
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Curtis Johnson
Love this place for their delicious bakery items, lattes, sustainable coffee sourcing, and reliable WiFi. During nice weather grab a table outside and enjoy! It can get noisy at peak times but its a great place to work from for extended times if you can handle that, and even has some toys if youre meeting a friend and bringing the kids. The recent remodel/expansion opened up a lot more space but I feel they could use it a little more efficiently. I cant put my finger on it, but with different furniture and/or arrangement I bet they could fit 20 more people confortably.
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Lewis Rabayda
This is an espresso aficionados delight. I have not had their other drinks, because espresso is my drink of choice—and is the real test of a coffee shops abilities. Their espresso is at the higher end of the anti-starbucks craft roaster movement: it is light to medium in roast while producing an immensely strong coffee that caffeinates you for hours to come. The taste is different between their two seasonal espresso roasts, but both are sweet and fruity with a complexity usually reserved for fine wines. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular for life.
