Take 5 Cafe (Coffee) — Restaurant in Mount Laurel Township

Before a golf lesson, I had time to pick up a coffee and a small bite to eat. The Facebook group “South Jersey Food Scene” has members always recommending the nearby Take 5 Cafe NJ. I had to stop in and try it!

This is definitely one of those hidden gems. The owners are a sweet couple who took some time to chat with me. We spoke about North Jersey, Philly, the restaurant industry, the housing market, and more.

Their fresh roasted coffee, and much of their chocolates and baked goods, are specially curated from several locations in North Jersey. I specifically wanted to try one of their black and white cookies. These come straight from Brooklyn and tasted very good and fresh.

The coffee was delicious! I tried the daily special - vanilla hazelnut with no room. Perfect!

Seating is inviting whether you are meeting up with friends or getting some work done. The decor is cottage-farmhouse and feels like home. I love the holiday vibes.

If you are in the Mount Laurel area in New Jersey, check them out! I know I’ll be back in before my next golf...

This café is less than five minutes away from where I teach, but I could never seem to find a way to make it there with my schedule. But recently, I had an appointment nearby so I dedicated a few hours and went, and I’m so glad I did. The person working behind the counter was wonderful; friendly and helpful. She made me an excellent London Fog, which, if you’ve read my tea reviews is something about which I’m very picky! I also had a bacon and cheese croissant, which was pretty good. It was a laid-back, comfortable place to get work done and they have a lot on offer. There is plenty of free parking and a lot of seating. I’m looking forward...

Such a cute little cafe! My mom and I stopped in for coffee and tried so much more. Seasonal latte was delicious, cold brew was solid. The cheese danish was more bread like than pastry but still great. The bacon and cheese croissant is a must!! The cake pops are wayyy better than Starbucks and any other place - bigger too! And the half moon, or “black and white” as they call it here was the best I’ve had in Jersey. Plenty of seating both inside and out, and a bonus that there was plenty of room for a stroller with 2 babies as coffee shops with babies can often get crowded for us. Will definitely be back! Bonus that the owners were...