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The Guide: Coffee Shops and Cafés in Somerset County, NJ
How We Selected These Businesses
To appear on this guide, a business leads with coffee, tea, pastry, chocolate, dessert or juice — in its own published words — and has its premises somewhere in Somerset County, NJ. There is no table-service requirement here; counter service is the norm for this category. A business that publishes a full entrée menu is a dining row, not a café row, and is named below rather than listed. This guide covers all 21 Somerset County municipalities; downtown Somerville — the county’s one ruled walkable downtown — has its own narrower guide, linked below, which this page’s Somerville rows also appear on.
Some cafés on this page are built to sit in — a lounge with seating, an outlet, a reason to stay. Others are built to walk out of — a counter, a to-go cup, a fast stop on the way somewhere else. Both are cafés under this page’s criteria; neither is ranked above the other. Read the table’s Open Sunday and Hours columns and each business’s own words in its entry below to see which shape a given café takes.
About This Guide
This guide is produced by Garden State Circle. Cafés, coffee shops, tea rooms, bakeries and dessert counters appear here because they meet the criteria described above — a published lead in coffee, tea, pastry, chocolate, dessert or juice, and a location somewhere in Somerset County, NJ. That is a test, not a judgment, and it is the only route onto this page. No business can pay to be included in this guide, to be listed higher, or to change what the table says about it.
Everything under the heading that begins this guide is governed by the rules above, on every guide we publish. Where a sponsor’s message appears above that heading, it is paid for and labeled, and it buys nothing in the guide. Garden State Circle is supported by the businesses that participate in it. Participation pays for our ongoing work: keeping a business’s entry accurate, re-checking its record, and publishing a page of its own details that the business maintains. There is no paid placement in this guide. Participation does not buy a place here, a position here, or anything the comparison table says. Where a row carries a verification date, that is when we last checked that business’s record ourselves. A row without one has not been checked recently — that is a fact about our work, not about the business.
Every detail in the table and the entries below was verified against each business’s own website or own published profile in September 2026; the Record checked column shows the month each row was last read. Ingredients, preparation and allergen handling change, and we record what each business publishes rather than inspecting kitchens — if you have a food allergy, confirm directly with the business before you order. Hours, menus and seasonal openings change often; every detail here was verified on the date shown above.
Garden State Circle is published in New Jersey by Tiffany and Jake Slowinski and covers Somerset County. Contact the publisher at jake@gardenstatecircle.com. How every guide is made, in one place: how every guide is made.
Coffee Shops and Cafés in Somerset County — Compared
| Business | Leads with, as published | Open Sunday, as published | Hours, as published | Seating, as published | Ownership, as published | Record checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin’ — 1109 Route 202/206 Bedminster | coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:45 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 1525 Route 206 (Shell Gas Station) Bedminster | coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:45 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:45 PM | Kiosk; Dine-in also listed among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Starbucks — Village at Bedminster Bedminster | coffee, espresso (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | In café pickup | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 415 King George Rd Bernards Township | coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Drive-thru and Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 558 Allen Rd Bernards Township | coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–5:45 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–5:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities; no drive-thru at this address | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Liberty Corner Coffee Bernards Township | specialty coffee (own site, operated by Just Riding Along) | Yes, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | full weekly incl. Sunday 7–3 | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 2026 |
| Priscilla’s Pantry Bernards Township | café (own site) | Not published | Not published on site | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 2026 |
| Starbucks — Basking Ridge Riverwalk Bernards Township | coffee, espresso (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | In café pickup | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 108 Morristown Rd Bernardsville | coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:30 AM–8:15 PM | Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8:15 PM; Sat 5:00 AM–6:15 PM; Sun 6:30 AM–8:15 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Starbucks — Bernardsville Center Bernardsville | coffee, espresso (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–9:00 PM | In café pickup | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 109 E Main St Ste 111 Bound Brook | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:30 AM–6:45 PM | Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–6:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities; combination Baskin-Robbins & Dunkin’ store | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 432 West Union Avenue Bound Brook | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–9:00 PM | Drive-thru and Dine-in both listed | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Paris Baguette Bound Brook | cakes, coffee, pastries (own site) | Yes, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM | Mon–Sun 6:00 AM–9:00 PM | Seats inside (Dine-in listed as a feature) | National chain (international bakery-café chain) | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 1059 Route 202 N Unit 9 Branchburg | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–7:45 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–7:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities; no drive-thru at this address | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Starbucks — Shoppes at Branchburg Branchburg | coffee, espresso (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | In café pickup | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Coffee & Company Far Hills | coffee/bakery/light lunch (own Facebook bio) | Not published | Not published (Facebook read signed out, no hours field visible) | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 3171 State Route 27 Franklin Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–7:45 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–7:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Hejaz Tea and Coffee Lounge Franklin Township | coffee and tea, cultural lounge (own Facebook) | Not published | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 227 Route 22 East Green Brook Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 326 Route 22 West, Green Brook Plaza Green Brook Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:00 AM–5:45 PM | Mon 5:00 AM–5:45 PM; Tue–Sun 6:00 AM–5:45 PM, as published | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Sunmerry Bakery Green Brook Township | bakery (own site) | Yes, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM | Mon–Thurs 8–6; Fri–Sat 8–8; Sun 8–7 | Not stated | Small chain (Fort Lee, Edison, Green Brook NJ, plus others) | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 315 Rt 206 Hillsborough Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 4:30 AM–10:00 PM | Mon–Sun 4:30 AM–10:00 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 411 US Highway 206 Hillsborough Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 4:00 AM–10:45 PM | Mon–Sun 4:00 AM–10:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 339 S Main St Manville | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Paris Baguette Montgomery Township | cakes, coffee, pastries (own site) | Yes, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM | Mon–Sun 6:00 AM–9:00 PM | Seats inside (Dine-in listed) | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| CocoLuxe Fine Pastries Peapack-Gladstone | bakery/pastry (own site) | Yes, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | full weekly incl. Sunday 7–3 | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 2026 |
| Heated Peapack-Gladstone | sourdough café (own site) | Not published | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 8 2026 |
| Ambee Coffee Co. Somerville | Organic coffee and tea; own site markets itself as “NJ’s Best Cold Brew” | Yes, 8am–7pm | Mon–Thu 7am–6pm · Fri 7am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–7pm | Seats inside (Wi-Fi: Yes) | Small chain (4 NJ locations: Somerville, Warren, Flemington and Bound Brook — latter two not yet open) | Sept 2026 |
| Bliss Coffee Lounge Somerville | A premium coffee lounge — espresso, cortados, cappuccinos, coffee flights and light food | Not published | Not stated | Seats inside (Wi-Fi: Not stated) | Not stated | Sept 2026 |
| Dolce Gelato & Espresso Bar Somerville | Italian gelato, espresso, paninis (own site) | Yes, 10am–6pm | Mon–Wed 10am–8pm; Thu–Fri 4pm–8pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm | Not stated | Not stated | Sept 11 2026 |
| Moka & Co Somerville | Yemeni coffee and tea, organic | Yes, 11am–10pm | Mon–Thu 7am–11pm · Fri 7am–12am · Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 11am–10pm | Not stated (Wi-Fi: Not stated) | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Playa Bowls Somerville | Açaí bowls, smoothies and juices | Yes, 8am–9pm | Daily 8am–9pm | Not stated (Wi-Fi: Not stated) | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Starbucks Somerville | Coffee and espresso drinks, brand menu | Not published | Not stated | Not stated (Wi-Fi: Yes, brand policy) | National chain | Sept 2026 |
| Ambee Coffee Warren Township | coffee (own site) | Not published this pass | Not published this pass | Not stated | Small chain (2 locations currently operating) | Sept 2026 |
| Brown Sugar Cafe Warren Township | breakfast, fresh-brewed coffee (own site) | Yes, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM | daily 7:30 AM–3:30 PM | Seats inside, outdoor too | Locally owned | Sept 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 10 Independence Boulevard (Cert) Warren Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:00 AM–7:00 PM | Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–7:00 PM | Dine-in among amenities | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 177 Washington Valley Rd. Warren Township | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:00 AM–7:45 PM | Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–7:45 PM; Sat–Sun 6:00 AM–7:45 PM | Not stated; no drive-thru and no Wi-Fi listed for this address | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
| Dunkin’ — 750 Somerset St Watchung | coffee, donuts (brand-wide) | Yes, 6:30 AM–7:45 PM | Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–7:45 PM; Fri 6:30 AM–7:45 PM (own-site widget shows the Friday open time as “6:30 PM” — an apparent site-side typo, not corrected by us); Sat–Sun 6:30 AM–7:45 PM | Dine-in among amenities; combination Baskin-Robbins & Dunkin’ store | National chain | Sept 8 2026 |
Hours and details were verified against each business’s own website or own published profile in September 2026. Five Somerset County municipalities — Millstone, North Plainfield, Raritan, Rocky Hill and South Bound Brook — carry no confirmed café row on this page as of this check; see Common Questions below.
The Cafés
Bedminster
Dunkin’ — 1109 Route 202/206 · 1109 Route 202/206, Bedminster, NJ 08807
Leads with: coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Dunkin’ — 1525 Route 206 (Shell Gas Station) · 1525 Route 206, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Leads with: coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:45 PM. Seating: Kiosk; Dine-in also listed among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Starbucks — Village at Bedminster · 432 US Highway 202/206, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Leads with: coffee, espresso (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: In café pickup. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Bernards Township
Dunkin’ — 415 King George Rd · 415 King George Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Leads with: coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: Drive-thru and Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Dunkin’ — 558 Allen Rd · 558 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Leads with: coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–5:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–5:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities; no drive-thru at this address. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Liberty Corner Coffee · Liberty Corner, Bernards Twp, NJ
Leads with: specialty coffee (own site, operated by Just Riding Along). Open Sunday: Yes, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Hours: full weekly incl. Sunday 7–3. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Priscilla’s Pantry · 199 Morristown Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Leads with: café (own site). Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not published on site. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Starbucks — Basking Ridge Riverwalk · 655 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Leads with: coffee, espresso (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: In café pickup. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Bernardsville
Dunkin’ — 108 Morristown Rd · 108 Morristown Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Leads with: coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:30 AM–8:15 PM. Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8:15 PM; Sat 5:00 AM–6:15 PM; Sun 6:30 AM–8:15 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Starbucks — Bernardsville Center · 80 Morristown Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Leads with: coffee, espresso (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–9:00 PM. Seating: In café pickup. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Bound Brook
Dunkin’ — 109 E Main St Ste 111 · 109 E Main St Ste 111, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:30 AM–6:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–6:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities; combination Baskin-Robbins & Dunkin’ store. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Dunkin’ — 432 West Union Avenue · 432 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–9:00 PM. Seating: Drive-thru and Dine-in both listed. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Paris Baguette · 308 Chimney Rock Rd, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Leads with: cakes, coffee, pastries (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. Seating: Seats inside (Dine-in listed as a feature). Ownership: National chain (international bakery-café chain). Record checked: Sept 2026.
Branchburg
Dunkin’ — 1059 Route 202 N Unit 9 · 1059 Route 202 N Unit 9, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–7:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–7:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities; no drive-thru at this address. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Starbucks — Shoppes at Branchburg · 240 Raritan Valley College Dr, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Leads with: coffee, espresso (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: In café pickup. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Far Hills
Coffee & Company · Far Hills, NJ
Leads with: coffee/bakery/light lunch (own Facebook bio). Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not published (Facebook read signed out, no hours field visible). Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Franklin Township
Dunkin’ — 3171 State Route 27 · 3171 State Route 27, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–7:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–7:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Hejaz Tea and Coffee Lounge · 3391 NJ-27, Franklin Park, NJ
Leads with: coffee and tea, cultural lounge (own Facebook). Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not published. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Green Brook Township
Dunkin’ — 227 Route 22 East · 227 Route 22 East, Green Brook, NJ 08812
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Dunkin’ — 326 Route 22 West, Green Brook Plaza · 326 Route 22 West, Green Brook, NJ 08812
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–5:45 PM. Hours: Mon 5:00 AM–5:45 PM; Tue–Sun 6:00 AM–5:45 PM, as published. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Sunmerry Bakery · 299 US-22, Green Brook Township, NJ 08812
Leads with: bakery (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Thurs 8–6; Fri–Sat 8–8; Sun 8–7. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Small chain (Fort Lee, Edison, Green Brook NJ, plus others). Record checked: Sept 2026.
Hillsborough Township
Dunkin’ — 315 Rt 206 · 315 Rt 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 4:30 AM–10:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 4:30 AM–10:00 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Dunkin’ — 411 US Highway 206 · 411 US Highway 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 4:00 AM–10:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 4:00 AM–10:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Manville
Dunkin’ — 339 S Main St · 339 S Main St, Manville, NJ 08835
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Montgomery Township
Paris Baguette · 2311 US-206, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Leads with: cakes, coffee, pastries (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sun 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. Seating: Seats inside (Dine-in listed). Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Peapack-Gladstone
CocoLuxe Fine Pastries · 161 Main St, Peapack, NJ 07977
Leads with: bakery/pastry (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Hours: full weekly incl. Sunday 7–3. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Heated · 10 Lackawanna Ave, Peapack-Gladstone, NJ
Leads with: sourdough café (own site). Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not published. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Somerville
Ambee Coffee Co. · 37 W Main St, Somerville, NJ
Leads with: Organic coffee and tea; own site markets itself as “NJ’s Best Cold Brew”. Open Sunday: Yes, 8am–7pm. Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–6pm · Fri 7am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–7pm. Seating: Seats inside (Wi-Fi: Yes). Ownership: Small chain (4 NJ locations: Somerville, Warren, Flemington and Bound Brook — latter two not yet open). Record checked: Sept 2026.
Bliss Coffee Lounge · 14 E Main St, Somerville, NJ
Leads with: A premium coffee lounge — espresso, cortados, cappuccinos, coffee flights and light food. Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not stated. Seating: Seats inside (Wi-Fi: Not stated). Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Dolce Gelato & Espresso Bar · 16 Division St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Leads with: Italian gelato, espresso, paninis (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 10am–6pm. Hours: Mon–Wed 10am–8pm; Thu–Fri 4pm–8pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Not stated. Record checked: Sept 11 2026.
Moka & Co · 15 W Main St, Somerville, NJ
Leads with: Yemeni coffee and tea, organic. Open Sunday: Yes, 11am–10pm. Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–11pm · Fri 7am–12am · Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 11am–10pm. Seating: Not stated (Wi-Fi: Not stated). Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Playa Bowls · 135 W Main St, Somerville, NJ
Leads with: Açaí bowls, smoothies and juices. Open Sunday: Yes, 8am–9pm. Hours: Daily 8am–9pm. Seating: Not stated (Wi-Fi: Not stated). Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Starbucks · 145 W Main St, Unit A1, Somerville, NJ
Leads with: Coffee and espresso drinks, brand menu. Open Sunday: Not published. Hours: Not stated. Seating: Not stated (Wi-Fi: Yes, brand policy). Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Warren Township
Ambee Coffee · 61 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059
Leads with: coffee (own site). Open Sunday: Not published this pass. Hours: Not published this pass. Seating: Not stated. Ownership: Small chain (2 locations currently operating). Record checked: Sept 2026.
Brown Sugar Cafe · 177 Washington Valley Road, Warren, NJ 07059
Leads with: breakfast, fresh-brewed coffee (own site). Open Sunday: Yes, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Hours: daily 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Seating: Seats inside, outdoor too. Ownership: Locally owned. Record checked: Sept 2026.
Dunkin’ — 10 Independence Boulevard (Cert) · 10 Independence Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–7:00 PM. Hours: Mon–Sat 5:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 6:00 AM–7:00 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Dunkin’ — 177 Washington Valley Rd. · 177 Washington Valley Rd., Warren, NJ 07059
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:00 AM–7:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–7:45 PM; Sat–Sun 6:00 AM–7:45 PM. Seating: Not stated; no drive-thru and no Wi-Fi listed for this address. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Watchung
Dunkin’ — 750 Somerset St · 750 Somerset St, Watchung, NJ 07069
Leads with: coffee, donuts (brand-wide). Open Sunday: Yes, 6:30 AM–7:45 PM. Hours: Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–7:45 PM; Fri 6:30 AM–7:45 PM (own-site widget shows the Friday open time as “6:30 PM” — an apparent site-side typo, not corrected by us); Sat–Sun 6:30 AM–7:45 PM. Seating: Dine-in among amenities; combination Baskin-Robbins & Dunkin’ store. Ownership: National chain. Record checked: Sept 8 2026.
Common Questions
What does “as published” mean in the table?
Each cell prints what the business itself states on its own website or its own listing, read on the date in the Record checked column. Where a business does not state something, the cell says Not published.
Why do some Somerset County towns have no cafés listed?
Millstone, North Plainfield, Raritan, Rocky Hill and South Bound Brook carry no confirmed café row as of this check. That is a finding, not an oversight — several were checked specifically for this guide and found to have no business meeting the criteria above. A café in one of these towns that meets the criteria is welcome to write in.
Are chains included?
Yes. Every coffee, tea, bakery, dessert or juice business with premises in Somerset County is here on the same terms as anyone else, and the Ownership column shows what each one is.
Why isn’t downtown Somerville’s ice cream or restaurant roster repeated here?
A café with a full kitchen and a menu of entrées belongs on a restaurants guide, and ice cream and gelato counters belong on the ice cream guide — this guide does not re-collect them. Downtown Somerville’s narrower café guide, linked below, covers the same test inside the walkable downtown.
When was this list last checked?
The Record checked column shows the month each business’s details were last read. If something here is wrong or has changed, the correction note at the end of this guide says how to tell us.
Published September 11, 2026.
More Garden State Circle Guides
Coffee Shops and Cafés in Downtown Somerville, NJ — the walkable downtown subset of this county page. Coffee Shops and Cafés in Morris County, NJ — this guide’s sibling county page. Every guide we publish is listed at Garden State Circle Guides.
Something out of date?
This guide is maintained. If anything here is wrong or has changed — a name, an address, hours, or ownership — tell us and we will check it. Businesses listed here are welcome to write in directly, and a business that publishes a detail we have recorded as Not published is exactly the kind of correction we want.
And if you run a café, coffee shop, tea room, bakery or dessert counter that should be on this list and is not: the test is the same one every business here cleared — that you lead with coffee, tea, pastry, chocolate, dessert or juice in your own published words, and that your premises sit somewhere in Somerset County, NJ. Show us that and you go on the page.
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