Est. 2019 · Downtown Maplewood, NJ

Slow
mornings,
lived well.

A neighborhood café rooted in seasonal ingredients, small-batch coffee, and the kind of quiet morning that actually restores you.

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"We don't rush anything here. Good coffee takes time. So do good mornings." — Founder, Ember & Grain
6+ Years in the
neighborhood
Est. Maplewood
Our Story

Baked with care,
brewed with intention.

Ember & Grain started with a simple conviction: a good café should feel like the best part of your day. Not just the coffee — the light through the windows, the smell of something coming out of the oven, a face that already knows your order.

We bake everything in-house, every morning. Our coffee rotates through three small-batch roasters we've actually visited. And our menu changes with the seasons, because that's just how food should work.

100% In-house baked 3 roaster partners Seasonal menu Dog-friendly terrace

What people
are saying.

400+ reviews · 4.9 avg
★★★★★

"I've tried every café in this neighborhood. Ember & Grain is on another level. The almond croissant alone is worth the trip. Staff remembers your name after the second visit."

M
Maya R.
Local · Google
★★★★★

"This is my WFH office two days a week. The Ember Latte has permanently ruined all other lattes for me. Not a complaint."

J
James T.
Regular · Yelp
★★★★★

"We held a brunch here and the team was incredibly accommodating. The seasonal menu was a hit with everyone."

S
Sandra K.
Visitor · Google

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say hello.

Address 84 Birch Lane, Downtown Maplewood
New Jersey 07040
Hours
Mon – Fri7:00am – 4:00pm
Sat – Sun8:00am – 5:00pm
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