If you're in Central New Jersey, check out Rojo's Roastery

[TimothyJohn]

I've always been frustrated that there isn't a good coffee shop or roaster in the central NJ/Philadelphia area. However, that has since changed. There was an article in the Trenton Times last week about a coffee roaster in Lambertville.
http://www.nj.com/printer/printer...1238140.xml&coll=5

I decided to take a trip to Rojo's Roastery today. http://www.rojosroastery.com/ It's off the beaten track in Lambertville, that is, it is about a mile from the downtown of antique shops and tourist destinations. I was very excited when I walked in the door. It's not only a roastery but a coffee shop. A lot of space in a renovated warehouse type building. I had an espresso. The espresso machine used is a Synesso. I wasn't pleased with the first shot, as it was a bit bitter. The owner, J. David Waldman, came over and pulled another shot for me. Much, much better. We then started up a conversation about coffee, roasting, etc. He's using a vintage gas-fired Probat UG-15 roaster. There are pictures of the machine on the website. David also sells some great coffee makers such as Technivorm, and sells espresso machines as well. I bought some of the beans he recommends for espresso. They were roasted on the 26th at 3:12pm. I pulled two shots when I returned home. Both were very nice with a beautiful golden brown layer of crema with hints of chocolate.
David is very personable and very knowledgeable about coffee and the coffee business. So, if you're in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by. I'm very excited to finally say that there is a good coffee shop in this area and don't mind traveling the 13 miles to buy some very good beans.

[chelya]

Great news!

Unfortunately they are too far from me - an hour and 10 min drive. But I'll check them out when I will be around that area.
I also loved this from the article:
"Waldman also caters to the upscale tea customer. He has a variety of teas that sell for as much as $900 a pound."
Ouch! I would have to try a cup

[cannonfodder]

There are some aged teas that go for more than that. And you thought coffee was an expensive habit.

[naked_barista]

Lambertville is also the home of River Horse Brewery. IMHO, one of the best. Now I have two reasons to visit Lambertville.

Larry

[chelya]

I finally made it. Great friendly place. It is one open room which is used as a cafe, green bean storage, roaster.
Espresso and cappuccino were done very well. People were walking in with dogs - so not NYC.
Both Lambertville and New Hope across the river are great to walk around and dine.


Beautiful tables

Probat

Huge coffee selection including a turkish bend! All bags have DOBs. (date of birth).

I really like the stairs to the second floor

[Kuban111]

I've always been frustrated that there isn't a good coffee shop or roaster in the central NJ/Philadelphia area. However, that has since changed. There was an article in the Trenton Times last week about a coffee roaster in Lambertville.
http://www.nj.com/printer/printer...1238140.xml&coll=5

I decided to take a trip to Rojo's Roastery today. http://www.rojosroastery.com/ It's off the beaten track in Lambertville, that is, it is about a mile from the downtown of antique shops and tourist destinations. I was very excited when I walked in the door. It's not only a roastery but a coffee shop. A lot of space in a renovated warehouse type building. I had an espresso. The espresso machine used is a Synesso. I wasn't pleased with the first shot, as it was a bit bitter. The owner, J. David Waldman, came over and pulled another shot for me. Much, much better. We then started up a conversation about coffee, roasting, etc. He's using a vintage gas-fired Probat UG-15 roaster. There are pictures of the machine on the website. David also sells some great coffee makers such as Technivorm, and sells espresso machines as well. I bought some of the beans he recommends for espresso. They were roasted on the 26th at 3:12pm. I pulled two shots when I returned home. Both were very nice with a beautiful golden brown layer of crema with hints of chocolate.
David is very personable and very knowledgeable about coffee and the coffee business. So, if you're in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by. I'm very excited to finally say that there is a good coffee shop in this area and don't mind traveling the 13 miles to buy some very good beans.

I was in the area so I stopped in. Like you wrote above owner David Waldman is very personal and knowledgeable about coffee and the coffee bizz. I had a great time in this very friendly and lay back cafe.

On the menu they have listed French Press, Turkish coffee, Chemex & Vaccum Pot done on a Cona.
So I went for the VP, never had a VP coffee done in a cafe and since the big hoopla on the NY Time's article I went for it.
The coffee was a Rojo's roasted 31g Ethiopian Yirgacheffee, Organic-Bagersh Misty Valley prepared by Dave at my table. The Yirg was so delightful that I got some to take home along with the espresso blend.

So again if you find yourself in the area, treat yourself to some great coffee and a bit of coffee history.
I had a wonderful time talking to this very humble and knowledgeable individual.

Talk about customer service....

Ps: Thanks to the OP for passing on the info. Now I have something new to talk about when I visit Grumpy.

Enjoy, Michael

Pic . Dave preparing the Cona for an unforgettable experience.

[sweaner]

I would like to thank everyone for pointing me towards this place. I have been looking for someplace like this in my area. They also sell some great equipment, and from what I saw the prices are quite good as well.

I brought home some fresh beans and my shots improved dramatically already.

[sweaner]

I just made another return trip to Rojo's. They now have a Clover that will be set up in the next week or so if anyone in the area is interested.

[Kuban111]

Cool great news for clover fan.


BTW....Sweaner, I'm still open for roasting just been waiting on an open spot on the weekends....



I have over 80 lbs of greens just waiting for the fire.



Michael.