With the warmer weather in full swing, there’s nothing like treating yourself to something sweet, like a floral drink. Lavender, when used correctly, can sweeten a drink and add a wonderful floral note. For those looking to add some booze to their sweet drink, lavender goes especially well with gin cocktails and opens up the botanical notes of gin. Read on to see what spots around Hoboken + Jersey City serve lavender in a refreshing drink for your next outing.
Hoboken
Black Rail Coffee | 800 Jackson Street
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Black Rail Coffee serves a wide variety of coffees and teas, both hot and iced, on Jackson Street. While there is not a dedicated lavender drink, lavender syrup can be added to both hot and iced drinks for an additional $0.90.
bwè kafe | 1002 Washington Street, Hoboken + 140 River Drive, Jersey City
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Coffee fans can pick up a Lavender Cold Brew Latte to start their mornings at bwè kafe. There are two locations; one on River Drive near the water in Newport in Jersey City and another on Washington Street in Hoboken. Both have springtime specials for fans of a floral twist on their morning brew.
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City Bistro | 56 14th Street
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City Bistro has a drink on its cocktail menu called the Lavender 75. It’s made with Empress gin, lemon juice, and lavender syrup and costs $14. It’s a great option to enjoy on the rooftop while enjoying the summer sun basking over Hoboken.
The Hive | 1000 Park Avenue, Hoboken + 615 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
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The Hive is known for its incredible cinnamon rolls that sell out each weekend, but it also serves a lovely Lavender Oat Latte. The $5 drink pairs well with waiting in line trying to score a cinny roll or enjoying the outdoor space on the corner of Park Avenue and 10th Street, or at its newest location in Jersey City at 615 Jersey Avenue.
Pour Amor | 123 Washington Street
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This little coffee shop on Washington Street serves a Lavender Vanilla Oat Latte for $6.50. Just a short walk from the PATH, it’s wonderful for your morning commute or a weekend stroll along Washington Street.
Jersey City
Dream Vista | 177 York Street
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The charming cafe, Dream Vista, serves an array of caffeinated beverages to jumpstart anyone’s day. Among the special drink choices is the Lavender Latte. It ranges from $7 to $8, depending on what size is ordered. Sip on a yummy latte while enjoying the outdoor space along York Street.
lil dove cafe | 589 Palisade Avenue
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Served hot or iced, you could pick up a Honey Lavender Latte from lil dove cafe on Palisade Avenue. It’s made with honey lavender syrup made in-house with your choice of milk. Sip on the floral drink while enjoying the outdoor seating or browsing through the different cards, candles, and other fun goods for sale.
Maggie’s Farm | 88 Morgan Street
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On the corner of Washington and Morgan Streets in Jersey City sits Maggie’s Farm. The coffee shop serves a variety of Australian-style coffee and tea drinks, along with pastries, sandwiches, salads, and more. Add the homemade lavender syrup for an extra $1.
Matthews Food + Drink | 351 Grove Street
The lavender-flavored cocktail at Matthews Food and Drink on Grove Street adds a bit of sparkle to any evening. For $17, the 80’s Glam is made up of gin, lavender syrup, passion fruit, egg white, and the drinker’s choice of two edible glitter colors. Be prepared to sparkle for the rest of the night.
Rooftop At Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place
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While overlooking the Manhattan skyline, enjoy a Lavender Spritz at the Rooftop at Exchange Place. The $18 drink is a mix of gin, lavender syrup, sparkling wine, Chambord, lemon juice, and St. Germain. It’s a treat for relaxing during happy hour after a long day at the office (or working from your home office).
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South House | 149 Newark Avenue
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Strolling along Newark Avenue, you could pop into South House for a fun cocktail with friends. The restaurant serves the Bee’s Please, a $17 vodka drink made with Grey Goose, ginger, lemon juice, and lavender honey syrup, and topped with bee pollen foam.
Under The Boot | 116 Newark Avenue
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Right under Boots and Bones on Newark Avenue is Under The Boot, a speakeasy with a southern twist. On the drink menu is the Bootlegger, an $18 drink made with gin, ume, lavender-infused cordial, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice.
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Signage for Haraz Coffee House Spotted in Hoboken
This week, new signage for Haraz Coffee House was spotted in Hoboken. The incoming coffee shop at 89 Hudson Street will take over the former Nest Seekers International Real Estate space. Locals tipped us to the new "brewing soon" signage and a revamped, freshly painted exterior, stirring up excitement. Read on for everything we know about Haraz Coffee coming soon to Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Haraz Coffee House Locations
Haraz Coffee House is taking the global coffee scene by storm with 128 new locations under development across the U.S., the Middle East, and Canada. Currently in the U.S., Haraz Coffee House has locations in Michigan, Texas, Illinois, California, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Wisconsin, and soon, New Jersey. According to Haraz Coffee House's website, the company has been growing rapidly and has already climbed to the top 10% of coffee brands worldwide.
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About Haraz Coffee House
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While we have dozens of fan-favorite coffee shops here in Hoboken, Haraz Coffee House offers something new to locals: rich, sun-dried Yemini coffee beans rooted in ancient tradition. Founder and CEO, Hamzah Nasser, has a mission to "bring the essence of Yemeni coffee culture to more neighborhoods than ever." Hamzah began laying down the groundwork for Haraz Coffee Shop back in 2018, eager to share the magic of Yemeni coffee on a global scale. After the pandemic in 2021, Hamzah opened his first location in Dearborn, Michigan and the rest is history. As Haraz Coffee House continues to expand, Hamzah will remain focused on his commitment to sourcing only the finest organic coffee from Yemen. Haraz works directly with Yemini farmers to produce and ship beans to the Haraz Coffee House locations, shaping a continued impactful legacy through coffee.
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On The Menu
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While the Hoboken menu and official opening date are yet to be revealed — CEO, Hamzah let us know that doors are expected to open sometime in April — the Haraz Coffee House Instagram provides some tasty insight into what to expect. With everything from pistachio lattes and matcha to fruity refreshers and frappes, it seems there will be something for every palette here. Yemini pastries such as saffron milk cake and viral Dubai chocolate have also made appearances on the coffee house's social platforms. Stay tuned for more updates about Haraz Coffee House.
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