Whole Bean Coffee?

[Heatherb]

I'm looking for good whole coffee beans for my coffee-loving boyfriend. He has spent time in Italy and I am assuming he prefers the kind of coffee that is favored there - I know he doesn't like "flavors" like hazelnut and vanilla. Is there a specialty store in central Jersey that has a good gourmet coffee section?

[shabbystorm]

Illy Coffee is AMAZING! From Italy and worth every penny.
They have it at most supermarkets

[jnk]

not sure where you are, but on the Hoboken/Jersey City border is a roaster called Kobricks. They supply restaurants and coffee bars and sell retail from the building where they roast. In a pich, there's always Trader Joe's which is not perfect, but some of their coffees ie. Bay Blend are pretty good.

[ambrose]

You definitely need to go to Rojo's Roastery in Lambertville!

http://www.rojosroastery.com

[penthilisea]

This place is the best. Roasted on site, top of the line equipment and the owner/roaster is generally around. They also serve Bent Spoon Ice Cream and Sorbets, as well as J's Scones. The espresso is top of the line, best in NJ IMO and I love their water processed decaf beans as well.

[rnr]

Whole Foods in Middletown carries freshly roasted beans from the Allegro Company which are delicious. They have a good variety of beans and roasts, including several which are "Fair Trade." They also carry pre-packaged beans from local roasters. I totally agree with your boyfriend. I do not like flavored beans either. Give me a good French roast or Columbian and I am a happy camper.

[zerohour3k]

In Asbury Park there's a roaster, thusly titled "Asbury Park Roastery". It's run by a really sweet woman who has always offered me her professional advice, and is sure to notify me of the freshest roasted beans she has (I like buying ones that are 1 day old).
http://asburyparkroastery.com/

Been going there for over a year now, and I've never been disappointed. The Ethiopian Harrar she roasts is really good!

[aklein]

I've had the AP Roastery coffee (from whole foods, mind you), but I was under the impression they've either moved or closed... any info? I went by that second-ave site and didn't see the storefront anymore

[zerohour3k]

Odd. I was there on Saturday, May 3rd, and picked up a bunch of Kenya AA, Sumatra, and Ethiopian. I really hope she hasn't closed down.

When I was there on Saturday, the place didn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, but in this modern day and age, you never know. Please keep me posted! Thanks!

[aklein]

it is distinctly possible that I was so low on coffee intake that morn I could have looked the wrong way or down the wrong street and basically had brain freeze... we're still talking 2nd Ave, right off Main to the west, right?

[zerohour3k]

Yep. It's next to a fashion botique right off of 2nd ave, between Main Street and Memorial Drive (right over the tracks).

You have me worried, now. =P

[aklein]

no, no... don't fret... when I went by and thought I saw an empty storefront, it was before you said you were there... sorry for the false alarm... I'm just glad I stumbled onto the posts here so that I could set myself straight... again, I KNOW NOTHING.... thanks for the info

[zerohour3k]

Whew! That's a relief. I'm running low on beans and was planning another trip there on Saturday anyway. =)

[aklein]

my bad, sorry, SORry.... I called and confirmed that all is well and unchanged... I am ready for the cuckoo's nest... I will ban myself from posting to any thread for the next 48 hours as punishment

[DrewBB]

Have you tried Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters? http://www.jerseyshorecoffeeroasters....
They are just offof Rt 36, in Leonardo. I have only tried a few types of their coffee, but enjoyed all of it. I also have seen thier products for sale at Whole Foods in Middletown.

[Heatherb]

Thanks! I will definitely check these out. Just wanted a brand/company that was foodie-recommended as I am more of a Wawa/Dunkin Donuts coffee gal.

[Ted in Central NJ]

I strongly recommend Ahrre's Coffee Roastery, located in Westfield. Below is their website:

http://www.ahrre.com/

[brownie]

you could try Small World Coffee, in Princeton. You can order online from them. They roast their own beans. http://store.smallworldcoffee.com/
i love SWC!

[grampart]

Here's a place located in central NJ where you can order online. I buy my green beans from them. http://tinyurl.com/5nqv2h