Dames Coffee Espresso Bar
581 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Crema's Take
“This Jersey City gem specializes in thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and matcha lattes in a genuinely cozy space that welcomes both quick coffee runs and extended work sessions with reliable wifi and outlets. The banana bread is a standout—moist and perfectly balanced—and the matcha particularly impresses those who appreciate quality over Instagram aesthetics, with a flavor-forward profile that skips the artificial brightness. With outdoor seating, polite staff, and a laid-back vibe that feels more like a creative refuge than a caffeine factory, Dames has earned its stellar reputation as a place where the coffee is excellent and you actually want to linger.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Banana bread: moist, soft, tasty (warmed up) Iced matcha latte: good but has a grassy aftertaste
Found this coffee shop to shelter from the rain. Pumpkin Spice Latte: Having tried chestnut Dirty, I was really looking forward to the effect of this combination of sweet starch and coffee. However, the cinnamon flavor was overwhelmingly strong, while the sweetness of the…
Loved Dames Coffee in Jersey City. The matcha was actually really good not super bright green, but the taste was on point. The space is cozy, chill energy, and they’ve got tables with outlets, which is always a win. Great spot to hang, work, or just vibe. Would come back for…
Visited for the first time and we got two cortado with oatmilk and banana bread. Coffee was excellent and banana bread was so moist and not overly sweet.
Got a great vanilla iced latte here, and picked up some coffee beans for myself! Staff were super polite and quick and the spot is nice and cozy to sit in (with wifi). There's also an outdoor seating area in the back
Crema Reviews
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