Cai's Cafe - Cafe in Metuchen - 420 Main St, USA

Been here couple times and both occasions the coffee was not good. Very mild, seems like it didnt had any espresso. I tried Cafe mocha and Lavender latte. Atmosphere is good, but not good coffee ruins it all. They can do better to improve their coffee!

I'm just giving 2 stars for the vibe and the ambiance. The coffee was really, really bad. I got a french lavender white mocha, and all I could taste was very mild lavender vanilla milk. No coffee No mocha and not even enough lavender.

Even though I got my coffee to go, I gotta say I’m not going to sit in the shop to study or work because it’s quite dark inside, more light would be much better. Chairs and tables are placed quite unreasonably in my opinion, which make everything looks so tight and inconvenient. I got a mocha and a pumkin spice latte. To be honest, a mocha is a mid, very milky and watery, didn’t taste any hint of coffee in it. However, the pumkin spice is pretty good. I’d give this cafe shop 6.5/10 for this visit. Hopefully next time I comeback to Metuchen, they can do better.

I used to be a near-daily regular for 2 years; however, for certain reasons and events, I stopped going because I felt unwelcome on the basis of my identity and not my character. Prior to that, I genuinely felt a sense of community from the baristas and the other regulars, especially coming out of the pandemic. I made a lot of friends through this space and have fond memories. 1 star for the friendly baristas who work hard to keep this place afloat. They– the people behind the register day in, day out– really do a lot to create a welcoming atmosphere and community. The work that they put in deserves to be commended, and I stand by that. They work hard with what they are given in order to create a good customer experience. 1 star for the ambience that actually made the place feel cozy and the okay coffee (see other recent reviews). The food is okay too but overpriced for what it is in quantity and quality, especially when compared to other options nearby. I don't think this is a reflection of the baristas but more of business practices. 1 star for the good memories. I really wanted to continue liking and giving this place my business but alas. Minus 1 star for what was said and done. Use your judgement when patronizing this cafe. Tip your baristas. And take advice from their bathroom walls: Be a nice human.

I love their warm and cozy vibes and their selection of hot tea. Definitely going to come back more often to hang out and read or crochet. Update 1/11/24: I tried their hot chocolate and was pleasantly surprised by how it was not too sweet! Not a super strong chocolate flavor but it was rich enough to be warm and comforting

Came in for a cappuccino and the place was very busy just after 4pm so a lot of people must like it. Plenty of seats and tables, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their time inside. Also has outside seating. But it just wasn't my cup of coffee. Their milk drinks come in different sizes, which I find to be a negative. So I ordered a small which is a 12oz cup. And it was basically warm milk with a taste of espresso.

Very busy coffee shop and super cute! There's usually a wait and not always a place to sit so be prepared for that if you go. They don't serve super heavy type food but quick bites like avo toast or a bagel, but the coffee is pretty good

Very nice spot … service is excellent … I feel very special every time I go there. Siena is such a great worker, always greet me with a nice smile and remembers my favorite drink :) pretty clean and they have very comfy chairs with variety of setups. Note: don’t miss to check the outdoor chairs :) especially when it is sunny out.