Society Coffee Bar — Restaurant in Somerset

THE SERVICE:

Staff offered a friendly greeting as I approached the counter. Employees appeared approachable and displayed positive attitudes as they assisted guests opting to dine in. As a new customer, I was unfamiliar with the menu- so I appreciated the employee’s patience and helpfulness.

The Atmosphere is welcoming and trendy. The cleanliness and modern decor is eye catching.

THE COFFEE & CONFECTION

I ordered the iced Cinnamon Bun Specialty Latte with oat milk, and the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie. The Latte tasted good with undertones of cinnamon sugar; the swirl was pretty but didn’t add the “icing” taste I was expecting. Overall, I enjoyed the flavor profile- which wasn’t too sweet. A standout, the beverage had the perfect amount of ice.

THE VALUE:

The large iced speciality latte appears to be at the higher end for price and size, but it includes choice of milk, and you’re not duped with excessive ice. I did not feel overcharged based on the quality, customer service, and atmosphere I experienced.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Unless it’s my own user error, the website is functionally useless for allergen information. This extends to the website for the cookie vendor.

The Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie has a product ingredient (pudding or jello- I cannot recall at the time of this review) which has its own separate ingredients not listed on the packaging which could have contained my allergen.

I overlooked this while in store when I did a cursory glance at the ingredients on the package.

Based on the customer service I experienced, I’m confident i would have received additional known allergen information if asked. It’s my oversight, and I take full responsibility for my allergies. Once at my destination, I doubled checked the ingredient list on the cookie- which is when I observed this and attempted to look up the information to no avail.

I’m making note for awareness purposes, because it’s extremely important for your vendor’s products to have a complete...

EDIT: Upped original review to 5 stars. A year later and honestly blown away. Blown away by breakfast is crazy. Just as I fixed my lips to complain about the price again, I had to shut up. It’s SO good. Worth every penny. Cinnamon topping uniquely sweet and not spicy (crème brûlée latte). Every detail is perfect. Couldn’t update the pic of the sandwich since I ate it too fast but it looked 10x better than what it even already did. — First time visiting, and I can say it was way better than my general expectation. Girls were super sweet, A1 service. Some things are fairly pricey, but arguably it is on par with value. Every item has a twist that makes you want to try it all. The bacon egg and cheese is a phenomenal crunch, craft, and unique finish with the hot honey. The fresh cheese on the Asiago bagel is a standout. The flavor of the pistachio latte wasn’t heavy in favor of the espresso as much as I’d enjoy, but it also was not weak in typical fashion of local coffee and was still very good. The only let down was the malassada that was fresh-ish but served cold and not too sugary. They would be an entire notch above if they were fresh-to-order and warm. I honestly would get the same order again, if not come back to try everything else. Again, the prices make it a little out of budget as a regular staple, but I’d definitely come here for a treat day. Good local gem, hope to see them...

Hosted a private event with Society’s Somerset location and it did not disappoint! We were able to rent the whole shop for a cocktail party for a birthday. The esthetic and vibe of the shop is perfect for a cocktail style party. The GM Adam made the planning process very easy. He was enthusiastic about the event, from the decor to the playlist, even to the cocktail list (Taylor Swift TTPD themed party for reference). Our bartenders for the night, couldn’t have been better; Supervisor Liz and Nicole- they made us fabulous cocktails all evening. They were super friendly & all the guests had a great time thanks to them! They even helped with all the little details: packing and labeling left overs, cake cutting, and helping break down decor. Can’t forget Chef Joey with the amazing bites. Guests loved the nachos and quesadillas, also raved about the tacos. The flavor the chef adds to the food really elevated the basics and made you wanting to go back for more! These aren’t just the basic nachos, tacos or quesadillas! We ordered some cookies and brownies from the shop’s preferred bakery- which were just as delicious. Overall, I can’t thank the Society team enough for everything they gave to our event- you won’t be disappointed hosting here- and neither will...