Coffee lovers in Hoboken have no shortage of choices of where to get their daily java fix. But what if you have kids in tow? We’ve rounded up our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops in Hoboken and highlighted some of our favorite menu options for the budding barista in your life. Read on to plan your next family-friendly coffee shop outing in Hoboken.
Black Rail Coffee | 800 Jackson Street
Entering Black Rail Coffee immediately transports you into a warm home away from home. Kids of all ages can visit the library of books, observe the light rail trains speed by and admire the colorful ceiling lights. We love that guests have the option to sit indoors or outdoors under the covered awning.
High chairs are available, and there’s easy ramp access for strollers.
Kid-Friendly Recommendation: Peanut butter and jelly
bwè kafe | 1002 Washington Street + 1401 Adams Street
No matter which Hoboken bwè kafe location you visit, you’re sure to feel its ‘community meets coffee’ mantra. As a family-owned and operated business, the stores welcome patrons of all ages. We particularly love the North End location’s partnership with Little City Books.
High chairs are available, and North End has easy access for strollers.
Kid-Friendly Recommendation: Nutella and banana toast
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Green Pear Cafe | 93 Grand Street
Green Pear Cafe might be best known locally as ‘the spot with the beautiful tree outside the doors.’ When you venture inside, you’re greeted by a stunning collection of unique art and a super-friendly staff. Each guest notices something different, and from our various trips, we can co-sign that there’s something new that we find each time we visit. How special is that?
High-chairs are available.
Kid-Friendly Recommendation: Strawberry Lassi smoothie
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Mojo Coffee Company | 230 Willow Avenue
Founded by Hoboken coffee-lovers and natives, Mojo’s space welcomes patrons of all ages. We recently enjoyed a fun morning sitting outside in the streetlet after the staff greeted us with big smiles and good conversation.
High chairs are not available, but there’s plenty of roomy outdoor seating available to park your stroller.
Kid-Friendly Recommendation: Carrot muffins
The Hive | 1000 Park Avenue
The first time we heard about The Hive it was from another parent raving about the cookies. And, it was not just a normal “oh, you should try the cookies…” It was more of a, “YOU HAVE TO TRY THEIR COOKIES ASAP” type endorsement. And, we sure did try the cookies We’ve been back dozens of times since for coffee, cookies, and more. The play space is particularly exciting for kids.
Kid-Friendly Recommendation: Cookies, of course
Pour Amour Closing in Hoboken; Forum Coffee to Take Its Place
In this Mile Square city, every storefront is full of history. Businesses that occupy a space today may not have been there a decade ago, just as the ones before them replaced other businesses that once called that space home. Pour Amour, which originally took over the location of Empanadas Cafe in 2021, is closing its 123 Washington Street location, making room for local franchise Forum Coffee to take its place and continue the cycle of change in the neighborhood. Read on for what we know about Pour Amour's closure and Forum taking over the Washington Street location in Hoboken, New Jersey.
The Details
Pour Amour, Hoboken’s first pour-over specialty coffee house, has served the community strong brews and sweet treats since July 2021. On February 13th, 2025 the spot announced the closure of its 123 Washington Street location via Instagram.
"[We] wanted to thank each and every one of you who supported our business through these last 4 years," the caption reads. "We will never forget the memories and great energy we shared with this community."
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According to the owners Massimo Aronson and Nico Aronson, their "careers have led them elsewhere, and with a great offer on the table, [they] felt it was time to move on," they told The Hoboken Girl. "Thank you for being a part of the Pour Amor family."
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While the Hoboken community must say goodbye to Pour Amour, the presence of everyone's favorite caffeinated drink isn't going away at this storefront. Forum Coffee, a New Jersey-born and bred coffee shop, has taken over the space as of February 14th. This business, which has other establishments in East Hanover and Livingston, plans for seven more openings this year, with its new Hoboken location being its first acquisition of 2025.
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The space is now open under the name Pour Amour Powered by Forum but will close within the next week for upgrades and renovations. The space will reopen as just Forum Coffee in early March.
Upon its official opening, Hudson County locals can look forward to all kinds of lattes, cappuccinos, seasonal drinks, cold brews, tea, and fresh juice. Among other treats, Forum Coffee will also serve egg sandwiches, quiches, organic bone broth, pastries, shakes, and soft serve.
About Forum Coffee
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Forum Coffee is a business that specializes in all things treats. From lattes to matcha to its signature treats like cannolis, carrot cake, and chocolate chip cookies, New Jersey locals can find everything under the sun at this spot.
With the goal of bringing NYC-style coffee renaissance to the Garden State, Forum Coffee has opened locations in East Hanover, Livingston, and now Hoboken since its conception. Being born and raised in Essex and Morris County, the founders of this coffee shop plan to "quickly [expand] throughout the Essex and Morris County area...and eventually beyond to give New Jersey the coffee experience it deserves," as per the business's website. In just 2025 alone, Forum Coffee has made plans to open a location in Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Chatham, Denville, Nutley, Springfield, and West Orange.
About Pour Amour
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Owners Massimo and Nico opened Pour Amour in July 2021 as a part of their newest business venture. Throughout its four years in Hoboken, Pour Amor prided itself as the first pour-over specialty coffee house, serving drinks like seasonal lattes, matcha, and various kinds of pastries and treats.
Massimo and Nico are also both the owners of Buon Appetito in Bayonne and Massimo is the owner of Hoboken's Bagels on the Hudson, the only 24-hour bagel shop in the area. "We'll miss seeing you all, but we're not going anywhere!" the owners told The Hoboken Girl. "You can always find us at Bagels on the Hudson, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day."
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