AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe — Restaurant in Morris

I was excited to visit this local coffee shop under its new ownership and was pleasantly surprised by some of the updates. The baked goods were great, the addition of bagels is a nice touch, and the bacon was especially delicious.

However, the overall experience left something to be desired. My partner, who doesn’t drink coffee, simply asked for a cup of water and was told we’d have to purchase a $2 bottled water — even after we had already spent over $20. As a small business owner myself, I believe hospitality is just as important as the product, and something as simple as a glass of water can go a long way in making customers feel welcome and valued.

I also couldn’t help but notice the lack of warmth or personality from the staff. While efficiency is important, it’s the friendly interactions that bring people back. Unfortunately, it felt more like a transactional visit than a welcoming community spot.

There’s a lot of potential here with the new ownership and offerings, and I hope to see the atmosphere and customer service improve over time. A great product paired with genuine hospitality is what turns a one-time visit into a...

An establishment with abundant space, great coffee, and surprisingly good (quality/tasty) food options, albeit a bit pricey for food, it's well worth it. Good staff, too.

I ordered their breakfast bagel a bit back, and it was as loaded with egg/ bacon, etc, as much as possible.

Today, the Chipotle BLT. Let me tell you they don't leave their bacon at home. We're talking plentiful thick strips of bacon. Great Chipotle flavor as...

I was a first time customer and everything looked delicious as well as their signature drinks too! I had a Strawberry and Mango smoothie which was hands down out of this world! I highly recommend coming here for the food, drinks, and the hospitality by the employees as I’ll definitely be...