Hidden Grounds Coffee

This is easily the best coffee shop I’ve EVER been to. The vibes are immaculate, the coffee is delicious and the food was to die for. I came in when it was a little slower and being from out of town I asked if they could pick some drinks for me to try. They made me a hot lavender honey latte which was THE BEST coffee I have had in a while and then the iced rose chai which was also to die for! I ordered the savory avocado toast and hands down it will be how I make avocado toast until I die. The staff was absolutely amazing and incredibly friendly and they made this such a great experience.

This place is great! Picked it at random online, couldn't have been better. Avocado toast was the best I've e ever had. New Orleans coffee was amazing! We'll be back!!

I came here with my daughter because she's been wanting to try it. She had the lavender honey latte, and she liked it because it was sweet. I drank the iced chai latte, and it was very good. I ate the Bombay sandwich which was very delicious. The mint and date chutney definitely had a little kick to it, but all of the flavors worked well together. My daughter ate the smoked salmon toast, which she really enjoyed. The red pepper flakes definitely added a kick to it, but she liked how that paired with the scallion cream cheese she requested. Seating is tight, and there are several students spread out on their computers. Luckily, a table opened up for us. We would definitely come back here again.

I experience good customer service at Hidden Grounds Coffee; an employee helps me uncover a Vegan option which tastes SO good (like, every bite good). The Mint Chutney, the Date Chutney, and Sriracha sauce make the Bombay Bagel sooo much more flavorful. The tomatoes, cucumber, and onion add a crunch as well as tame the Avocado (which is not slimy or at least not noticeably slimy due to the tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado). The Everything Bagel is my top choice for bagel options, and it tastes very good with these ingredients. The establishment is cute, literally underground like, at a corner, that if for not walking close to the corner, I'll have a lesser chance of finding the eatery. The eatery accepts all forms of payment. The establishment has WiFi and areas to charge electronics!

The place is nice. Sort of hidden as in its name. The I ordered cortado, It was good.
I am happy to have found coffee place in this area.

Just discovered this place and happy to say that I was blown away. The food was beyond amazing. Fresh and bursting with flavor. The drinks were also well made and hit the spot.
The chicken Tikka sandwich was loaded with meat and the seasoning was perfect. It was really well made. The perfect savory meal/snack.
The grilled cheese was great too. I was hesitant when I saw that it was loaded with onions and tomatoes, 2 things I don't usually like (it's a texture thing). But the slightly spicy taste made up for it, and I downed it very quickly, without further hesitation.
The masala fries maybe could've used more masala, and that's my only complaint about those.
The aloo Chaat was great, with an interesting use of hashbrowns as the aloo. Almost a fusion item that was very well made.
The donuts were also great and my daughter loved trying each one!
Convenient iPad ordering system too!
Overall very happy, and will definitely be coming back for more!

DELICIOUS avocado toast & sweet caramel cold brew (new orleans style). This place is my latest obsession.

I've frequented both New Brunswick locations for about 6 years, not sure why it's taken me so long to leave a review. This is my favorite coffee shop to co work at. They have delicious vegan options for me which I don't come across often at other coffee shops. My favorite drinks have changed over the years but dirty chai, honey bee latte, and rose chai are my top 3. Staff are friendly but real. I enjoy the consistency in the business as a whole and look forward to being a regular for years to come.

Delicious coffee, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and good bakery/snack options. They used to have more gluten-free and vegan options but not anymore. I hope they can bring some back! Oh, and also dog friendly.

Listen y’all. This is by far the best lowfi coffee spot I’ve visited in New Jersey. It’s not rowdy at all and as soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile, the customer service was so kind and felt like home. The lavender latte was beautiful and I never in my life have had better Avocado toast! Seriously, the savory avacado toast is a MUST TRY! Also THE MERCH! I’m obsessed. Definitely my new spot.

Imagine a you’re at a basement show in New Brunswick that has somehow morphed into a specialty coffee bar. The laid-back, welcoming attitude is complemented by world class java, the bucks has nothing on hidden grounds. You have your grad student crowd, mixed with unassuming undergraduates - socializing on a Sunday afternoon. And then you notice they offer their own beans, not sure what was on drip today but it rocked!

literally the BEST chai I have had. could not believe how good the saffron and rose chai was- caramel cold brew was incredible and coffee was smooth. donut was the best donut I have ever had!!! employees were so kind and amazing even though we came right before they closed. 100000/10 would recommend!! Thank you for such an amazing experience! Will be making this a weekly trip!!!!

Masala Chai is actually the chai Indians make at home, not the pseudo versions you have at cafes. They make the chai right in front of you in a chai pan 😀
Bombay sandwich and Avocado toast are a must to try.
I visit New Brunswick for meetings, and this place a much drop in for breakfast and chai.

Super tasty food with amazing drinks. I tried the samosa grilled cheese which was packed with flavor. The mint and date chutney was so bright and fresh while the samosas had a wonderful crisp and spice. The sauce on the grilled cheese reminded me of a spicy barbecue sauce and was truly amazing. If they sold it separately I would definitely buy a jar. The gulab jamun donut was the perfect sweet treat. The magic masala chai was filled with warm spices and the perfect drink for a cold winter morning.
I loved the sweet note on the donut bag!!

I have enjoy very much I am very tired but after drinking coffee there I feel himself happy and pleasure this coffee shop give me relief from office work stress. I recommend to people to visit this.

Pretty good place to relax your mood with some awesome food.. fresh chai made right in front of you.. sandwiches and wraps were one of a kind.. this place is definitely going to be my frequent coffee (tea) spot.

Alfredo and Jessica are very customer friendly.

Love it here :) I initially was not a fan but I think my coffee taste was just different back then, but now I love it! Everything about this place is great! Staff is very friendly and ambiance is perfect.

Like the name, it's hidden and it's a gem. They have the best chai, not the typical Starbucks kind which is made from powder, but one that is made with actual loose black tea and milk. Their donuts are amazing, never had such a juicy donut. We tried chocolate and apple cider donuts. Don't be fooled by the names...they are nothing like typical. You should certainly try them.

I love the ambience so much that it made me consider getting in the cafe business too-it’s just the finances that prevented me from going ahead-lol.

The lavender lattes here are great !
Food wise- the avocado toast with honey sriracha is pretty amazing on the taste buds.

a great cafe to visit! sometimes it gets too busy to sit and chat.. regardless, a lovely atmosphere(: