Brewshot
“It's peaceful and the coffee is excellent
I come here whenever I need to take a break from the office grind.”
“They have plenty of seating, free wifi and lots of outlets to do work.”
“Legal Grounds nearby has evolved into a very worn-in neighborhood cafe that, while still pulling great shots, is not as new wave as it could (read: should) be.”
Brewshot
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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We stopped for a coffee yesterday, had a great Brazilian pour over and the g/f had a terrific cappuccino. Well priced, clean. As others have noted there wasn't a sense of urgency of the barista, but you do have to wait anyway if you order a pour over, right? I don't get the 'Is it locked or not?' bathroom door deal either . . . we were in a hurry to leave so I didn't get to ask the staff about it, but I'll get answer next time I go.
I've heard a lot of buzz and recommendations about this place, so I was excited to finally stop by today and check it out. Here's a quick rundown of my experience:
1) For midday on a Saturday, there was lots of available nearby parking. (This is a very important factor in Jersey City.)
2) The wooden decor is modern and clean cut, feels very spacious with their use of mirrors and windows, and lots of seating. Ambiance is quiet and calm, but very welcoming and friendly.
3) Diverse choice of beverages and food items. (I had the Americano, and chicken cutlet, rabe, and mozz breadcup by Grandma Downtown. Both delicious!).
4) And the service was great. The ladies behind the counter were knowledgeable, very friendly, and brought out my order in a timely service.
This place definitely lived up to its rep, and hope to return very soon.
Most important to me in a cafe are the ambiance and the coffee. In the former, Brewshot takes the crown. I love the meticulously-crafted design, the wood-themed furnishing, the high ceilings & large windows, and the list goes on. The ease of finding parking within 2-3min walk from the cafe is just gravy on top.
On the coffee, I find that it lacks consistency; I have not had the pleasure of experiencing a good latte or cappuccino during my two visits. However, I've been told that the watery cappuccino I had was not the norm. All in all, while this place has a lot of potential, I have yet to see it delivered.
This place is kind of strange, but lovely as a place to settle in and do quiet work or hang out on the weekend. I came there as a big group and they were very tolerant of us, but the barista was super laid back and sometimes spent quite a while talking to his regulars while there were people waiting in the line. Definitely not a place to go if you're in a rush, but the cookie we tried was really lovely and they happily topped up my tea with hot water.
All the drinks I have had here have been excellent. The iced coffee was strong and flavorful and well made. The cappuccino is great: strong, with a hint of sweetness, and lots of flavor without being bitter. Definitely better than most coffee shops in North Jersey that I have been to. I also had some kind of pastry which was delicious. Free wifi is also a plus and the service was friendly and efficient. It's not a huge place but there was plenty of seating for everyone there. This is definitely becoming my go-to coffee place in Jersey City.
Heard about this place a few weeks ago (late) but always forget to try it cause its so tucked away in Paulus Hook. I don't go to Biergarten, which is how people always reference it, so it was pure luck that I stumbled upon it today…and while they were open at that!
My thoughts walking in were "this place looks pretty cool." and then "this place feels pretty cold". So yea, nice decor and everything but the vibe definitely left a lot to be desired. It kinda had a Starbucks-y vibe but without the familiarity. There were a couple of loners on laptops and a small family inside. The barista wasn't very engaging and seemed to take a little too long to do everything. From ringing people up, to acknowledging us, to making the drinks, too long. Being that there weren't too many people in at the time, I would have expected more.
It's cool that the coffee is organic (but what isn't these days). We got a Macchiato and a Pumpkin Pie Latte (I did NOT order the Pumpkin Pie Latte). The Macchiato was good. It was strong but not overly bitter. I didn't try the Pumpkin Pie Latte (cause why would I?), but was told that it was pretty good. I'm not sure how much of an effort I'll make to come back here. There are so many other go-to coffee spots, I just felt that this 1 was nothing special. I'd go to Dames, Two Aprons, Sam A.M., possibly even Cocoa Bakery (which I will be reviewing shortly), around the corner; all before heading back here. #sorrynotsorry
All in all, the coffee was pretty good, the vibe was cold, and the service was nothing special.
Tucked in one of many residential corners of Jersey City, Brewshot offers an ass-kicking espresso with friendly chatter. Although the cafe itself is reminiscent of a cubicle office, including JC residents completely enthralled in their work, it is still a cool spot with a focus on coffee. The barista/cashier was super cool, informed us of music events that take place on Saturdays and how the cafe wants to reach out to JC artists as they are currently looking for work to adorn the cafe with. This really interested my date, who's an artist, but it piqued my interest too.
My latte was great, the conversation about art, music and travel was greater… and I would definitely come back to this cafe! Although the place isn't too conducive to having conversation with people super focused on their laptops/tablets/phones/ or books but I would return for a caffeine jolt and some sort of writing to do.
I have passed this place many times and thought it would be amazing. Two things turned me the wrong way – service and product.
I visited on a slow Saturday afternoon and inquired about the Kyoto Iced Coffee ($4) vs the regular. Apparently the Kyoto is a special way of brewing the coffee and the barista pointed to a cool looking machine by the window. He really did not seem excited to be there that day and I felt like my questions about affogato (frozen yogurt w/ espresso) were really taxing him.
I decided on the Kyoto then I used the restroom and sat down at the bar in front of the counter to wait for the "special" coffee. At most establishments, the service person would typically tell you that your order is ready. I sat there for literally 15 minutes thinking that maybe my coffee was being made in a funky contraption, before I saw tea after tea on a digital timer being served to other guests. I decided I would take a look around the counter myself to see if perhaps the coffee was ready. Lo and behold, it was. Thanks for the heads up man!
Seriously this place would get more stars (great ambiance, free wifi, and interesting menu items), but I was pissed off about the transaction. I suggest going to try it and stay awhile for the free wifi, but be in the know on how to order and don't ask silly questions like a beginner.