Perfect Day Cafe

A Family Affair in Frenchtown Pulling into Frenchtown on my motorcycle, I wasn't expecting much from the quaint coffee shop I stumbled upon. I braced myself for overpriced coffee and snooty service, but what I got was the complete opposite. The moment I walked in, I felt the warm, friendly vibe that echoed the Sly and the Family Stone song "Family Affair." The staff, some of whom are related to their owner, made me feel right at home. The coffee was reasonably priced and delicious, and the service was genuinely friendly. But what really blew me away was the vintage, fully functional typewriter they have set up for customers to use. While sipping espresso, you can clack away on the keys, and write a letter or anything you like. Just keep it PG-Rated! ;) The coffee shop also has good of parking, even for motorcycles, and a lovely shaded outdoor seating area. I'm already looking forward to my next trip back to New York City so I can stop in again.

Stopped in this morning on a whim. I had been desperately searching for coffee and this place showed up like it was kismet! The shop itself is the cutest, coziest place and I wish I had more time to veg and try out all the goodies! I ordered the pumpkin spice latte and the cinnamon bun latte and they were absolutely delightful. The syrups they use are some sort of natural, organic something and you can taste the difference. The owners / barista are so warm and friendly and personable which was so refreshing so early in the morning. I had an absolutely phenomenal experience and I can’t wait to come back!

Great spot for some coffee and a pastry. Stopped here after walking around town for a while. The young lady running the shop was very pleasant, the decor is fun and interesting. And to be real honest, when we asked, she said it was fine if we came back and used the bathroom later after we were walking around because, it was hard to find a public restroom in town.

Great little coffee shop. Stopped in during my morning bike ride. The barista was very welcoming and quick. Highly recommended!!!!

I went in there on whim yesterday and ordered a Golden milk chai latte with pumpkin spice was absolutely amaaazing! Woow! I’ve actually never tried gluten free chocolate chips and honestly this was the best cookie I’ve ever had and I have a deep love for sweets. We also tried the hummus salad. It was a great little app to split btwn two. The hummus was nice and thick, it came with bread,cucumbers,carrots, celery and olives. Great price point as well.

Me and my husband drive an hour to come to this coffee shop. We fell in love with the atmosphere as soon as we walked in and fell head over heels for the unique coffee. The owner Lenny is such a kind soul and takes pride in what he does. Great vibes here and even greater coffee!

Such a good place, very welcoming atmosphere. The food and drinks are delicious and the service is top notch. The staff are great. Leni, the owner is a very lively and friendly guy. He’s very accommodating. All in all, great place, wonderful atmosphere. Favorite cafe that I visit often.

***2 1/2 stars*** It's unusual for me (and I suspect most others) to go to a coffeehouse and have a negative experience. They practically specialize in good vibes, and they're giving you caffeine, often in a big mug - what could go wrong? This was an odd visit. For the sake of the primarily tourist contingent (every single person who came in while I was there was from out of town), I hope it was an aberration, but it was heavy on mediocrity and light on execution. I stopped by yesterday (Thursday) in the mid-afternoon for a latte and a light bite during a quick cameo appearance in the Kingdom of Hunterdon. Full disclosure - I grew up one town over in Milford, so I'm very familiar with this area and there's honestly a reason why locals tend to avoid the Frenchtown downtown area like the plague. It can get very congested, especially on the summer weekends, and it's full of overpriced tourist traps. In some ways I'd argue it's worse than the more famous Lambertville to the south because it's not nearly as big as that town so everything is just condensed into about three blocks worth of insanity. Perfect Day is located in that cute corner of Bridge St where it turns in toward Route 12 and becomes Race St, on the former site of Buck's. Despite the fact that it wasn't even the weekend yet, the town was pretty bustling and a number of tourists were milling about. When I walked in, there were no other customers but that seems to have just been luck - a line of three or four people materialized shortly after I sat down, and there was never another time when I had the place to myself. So at the very least, it's getting a ton of foot traffic; it must be a madhouse in a nice Saturday. The man behind the counter (who bore a strong resemblance to character actor Saul Rubinek) was friendly to me and everyone else who came in, but unfortunately didn't seem to have much of a barista skillset or customer service background. I ordered a rose latte, along with a blueberry crumb cake-like pastry at his recommendation. The rose latte didn't contain any rose flavoring (he'd clearly forgotten it), and the crumb cake was just okay, a bit on the dry side. I think it would have been significantly better if it had been warmed up; arguably that's on me for not suggesting it, but he also didn't provide it as an option, which I think a coffee place should be doing with those types of baked goods. Also a little odd (not necessarily a negative), but when I was asked for the size of my latte, small or large, and picked small, I was told it came in the same cup as a large. That strikes me as a pretty obvious inventory addition/upgrade - why would you want the optic of a coffee mug that doesn't look full? The other weird part of this was the interior of the coffee place. I actually assumed based on my visit that this was a VERY new establishment because it didn't look completely unpacked/moved in. There were plenty of obligatory set pieces that you'd associate with a coffee place, including local art on the walls and a random typewriter on a table, but there was also a pile of magazines under a chair. That just looked sloppy. There were a few areas like that with items that just hadn't been put away, which wasn't the best optic. The bathroom could be a potential issue for them too. Per my attached picture, I didn't even realize until I'd used the facilities that the window was completely open and there was an unobscured view should a peeping tom have been lurking nearby. Hopefully my activities were unnoticed. The price point is actually pretty good, given what you're offered and the area. My total came to $14, which included the latte, the pastry and a $7 greeting card (which means the piece of cake and latte only would have been $7 total; it's not unusual to encounter a $7 latte by itself in this day and age). That's probably the biggest selling point by far here. There's another coffee shop just down the street. The next time I'm in the area, I'm going to give that one a shot instead. Hopefully their bathroom is a bit more private at least.

The cozy vibe was strong the day I stopped in. From the folks playing backgammon to the friendly and fast baristas, I could have stayed here all day with a cup of tea and a book. What's to love: There was lots of seating, a big menu including a nice big tea selection, a friendly team behind the counter, and a loyalty punch card. What more do you want? I vouch for the tea, and my friend that I was with vouches for the coffee, so that makes this a great place for either. Make the trip!

I love this place. Everyone there is so nice! The coffee and tea varieties are never ending and the staff is really helpful with recommending custom drinks that may or may not even be on the menu. And they are so sweet to my best doggie nephew. No better coffee around!

PROS: Very quaint cafe with a rustic atmosphere look to it. Workers are nice and their menu has a large variety on it all with good prices. Amazing location being the center of town CONS: The bathroom is a one person bathroom which causes a line up to occur OVERALL: Amazing place to come to if youre into ma and pa coffee spots. However, be weary on using the restroom

I made my first visit just after opening time and following a drive from RI. I'd left at 3:30 am and desperately needed coffee. The barista made me the best cappuccino that hit the exact spot I needed it to! So good I forgot to take a pic! made the rest of my drive wide awake and arrived ready for breakfast! Looking forward to another visit next time I'm in town! Thank you again!

***2 1/2 stars*** It's unusual for me (and I suspect most others) to go to a coffeehouse and have a negative experience. They practically specialize in good vibes, and they're giving you caffeine, often in a big mug - what could go wrong? This was an odd visit. For the sake of the primarily tourist contingent (every single person who came in while I was there was from out of town), I hope it was an aberration, but it was heavy on mediocrity and light on execution. I stopped by yesterday (Thursday) in the mid-afternoon for a latte and a light bite during a quick cameo appearance in the Kingdom of Hunterdon. Full disclosure - I grew up one town over in Milford, so I'm very familiar with this area and there's honestly a reason why locals tend to avoid the Frenchtown downtown area like the plague. It can get very congested, especially on the summer weekends, and it's full of overpriced tourist traps. In some ways I'd argue it's worse than the more famous Lambertville to the south because it's not nearly as big as that town so everything is just condensed into about three blocks worth of insanity. Perfect Day is located in that cute corner of Bridge St where it turns in toward Route 12 and becomes Race St, on the former site of Buck's. Despite the fact that it wasn't even the weekend yet, the town was pretty bustling and a number of tourists were milling about. When I walked in, there were no other customers but that seems to have just been luck - a line of three or four people materialized shortly after I sat down, and there was never another time when I had the place to myself. So at the very least, it's getting a ton of foot traffic; it must be a madhouse in a nice Saturday. The man behind the counter (who bore a strong resemblance to character actor Saul Rubinek) was friendly to me and everyone else who came in, but unfortunately didn't seem to have much of a barista skillset or customer service background. I ordered a rose latte, along with a blueberry crumb cake-like pastry at his recommendation. The rose latte didn't contain any rose flavoring (he'd clearly forgotten it), and the crumb cake was just okay, a bit on the dry side. I think it would have been significantly better if it had been warmed up; arguably that's on me for not suggesting it, but he also didn't provide it as an option, which I think a coffee place should be doing with those types of baked goods. Also a little odd (not necessarily a negative), but when I was asked for the size of my latte, small or large, and picked small, I was told it came in the same cup as a large. That strikes me as a pretty obvious inventory addition/upgrade - why would you want the optic of a coffee mug that doesn't look full? The other weird part of this was the interior of the coffee place. I actually assumed based on my visit that this was a VERY new establishment because it didn't look completely unpacked/moved in. There were plenty of obligatory set pieces that you'd associate with a coffee place, including local art on the walls and a random typewriter on a table, but there was also a pile of magazines under a chair. That just looked sloppy. There were a few areas like that with items that just hadn't been put away, which wasn't the best optic. The bathroom could be a potential issue for them too. Per my attached picture, I didn't even realize until I'd used the facilities that the window was completely open and there was an unobscured view should a peeping tom have been lurking nearby. Hopefully my activities were unnoticed. The price point is actually pretty good, given what you're offered and the area. My total came to $14, which included the latte, the pastry and a $7 greeting card (which means the piece of cake and latte only would have been $7 total; it's not unusual to encounter a $7 latte by itself in this day and age). That's probably the biggest selling point by far here. There's another coffee shop just down the street. The next time I'm in the area, I'm going to give that one a shot instead. Hopefully their bathroom is a bit more private at least.

Stopped here while we were exploring Frenchtown. Definitely a change from the type of coffee spots I'm used to. Service was helpful and extremely personable but you could tell you were not up north as they were a bit slower paced which was not a problem. Cozy and quaint vibe. And their prices you cannot beat. The food there is all from local bakeries which was great.

Great staff, great ambience and always a pleasure to visit! Especially set up for just about anyone to relax inside of. Also great for kids that want to explore some games and other interesting aspects of the shop:)

Perfect Day is a great little coffee shop town, Good people,good vibes and good cofffee. So if in Frenchtown you should give them a try

Stopped by the cafe on Sunday morning while waiting for my girlfriends. I ordered a Golden Milk Latte. It was delicious! The barista was friendly and made sure that I was satisfied with my order. I liked the vibe of the cafe, enjoyed the music. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.

A friendly place with great coffee and tea and baked goods. They also have ice cream.

Fun and friendly service and the best biscotti I've had (the chocolate dipped one, yum!). Was going to save it for later but had to eat it all right away. Cappuccino was excellent. They have oat, almond, coconut and regular milks. Would love to try more next time we visit Frenchtown!

Fantastic customer service, friendly & efficient. Really good London Fog (though no skim milk) and he made a decaf pour-over even though its not in the menu. Tasty cookies as well.

Had the pleasure of stopping and getting a coffee to go, Lenny made a delicious lavender latte while being super friendly. I'll be back to fill out my punch card!

This place has been through many iterations. Very small, but service was prompt and efficient, prices are reasonable and the espresso drinks are great.

very nice employees. moderate pricing for the area. i got a chai tea latte with almond milk & it was delicious !

We were visiting Frenchtown and it was so cute inside this place! Staff was nice and helped me pick what to get! The latte and afigato were good.

There seem to be a few places where one can get coffee in the cute village of Frenchtown, but my daughters and I stopped in here because of the big sign in the window that said "COFFEE." We sat and relaxed with 3 different flavors: chai latte, lavender latte and mocha latte. All delicious and not expensive at all. There was always a line of people getting coffee for the 45 minutes we sat there, and the owner is very pleasant to talk to.

The shop is clean, inviting, and the baristas there provide great customer service. My favorite days to visit the coffee shop are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The coffee is the best I've had in Frenchtown, NJ, and the prices are reasonable. Go grab a great cup of coffee or tea!