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Hug a Mug Coffeehouse & Ceramics Studio is a woman-owned small business that offers specialty in-season coffee, espresso drinks, teas, shakes, assorted pastries, and light foods, as well as ceramics painting and clay throwing sessions. They’re renowned for their homemade syrups and flavors.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 222 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Phone: (973) 907-2224
Website: http://hugamugnj.com/
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Reviews
Antonia Taggart
Deciding to treat myself for my birthday and finally take advantage of this cool coffee shop / ceramics studio. They always seem to be out of New Orleans when I visit, but I coffee is always good.
Made a reservation online for a table and easily was able to pick out wha piece I wanted to paint and get help from the staff. A lot of the ceramic pieces and glazes I wanted to use weren’t in stock, but I went on a random Tuesday, so I can’t complain.
Definitely would recommend this place for coffee and ceramics! I can’t wait to pick up my platter!
… moreMade a reservation online for a table and easily was able to pick out wha piece I wanted to paint and get help from the staff. A lot of the ceramic pieces and glazes I wanted to use weren’t in stock, but I went on a random Tuesday, so I can’t complain.
Definitely would recommend this place for coffee and ceramics! I can’t wait to pick up my platter!
Elizabeth Amadiz
This little mom-and-pop coffee shop is such a cozy gem! The iced coffee is absolutely delicious—smooth, and perfectly done—but it’s the atmosphere that really makes it special. It gives off that laid-back, lounge-with-a-book kind of vibe, with ceramic painting in the back (so cute!) and a few board games scattered around. Whether you’re coming for brunch, bringing the kids, or planning a low-key date, it’s the kind of place that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming.
… moreJenna G
We visited Hug A Mug for ceramic painting and coffee, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. The space is creative and welcoming, and the coffee was delicious, but what really stood out was the service.
The staff member working (wish I caught her name!) was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. She somehow managed to take orders, make drinks, and guide us through picking out our pieces and colors, all with a smile and calm energy. It was impressive how much she multitasked during my short time there!
We had a good time, and I can’t wait to come back, especially to see how our pieces turn out! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a relaxing, creative activity with great coffee ☕
… moreThe staff member working (wish I caught her name!) was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. She somehow managed to take orders, make drinks, and guide us through picking out our pieces and colors, all with a smile and calm energy. It was impressive how much she multitasked during my short time there!
We had a good time, and I can’t wait to come back, especially to see how our pieces turn out! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a relaxing, creative activity with great coffee ☕
Chelsea Paige
Pretty good cafe with great vibes. Nice place to catch up with a friend with good variety of options. Last time got the banana oatmeal and iced vanilla latte. They also sell arts/crafts from small businesses which is cool.
… moreM L
This is my favorite coffee shop in the world. The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting and the owner Annabelle is SO sweet. The food is delicious and the best latte I have ever had (did I mention she makes all the syrups homemade???!!) I spent almost every day here studying when I was in school and it truly feels like home in there! Such a beautiful community and the best cafe around
… moreELIZABETH VERONIQUE HOKA
I have to say I really liked it. I ordered the Pumpkin Chai Latte it was really good. I also ordered the mixed berry yogurt plate, which was very tasty and a perfect portion, especially for for morning.
The staff and owner were very nice and accomodating. I will most definitely be coming back with more of my friends and family. It’s the perfect space to meet large groups of people for a party or event.
I liked that it had a very Zen feel to it. With plants and lights strewn up. Like you were transported to a far away place not New Jersey. This place is really worth your visit. I like how everything is fresh and homey. 5 stars all the way ♡♡♡
… moreThe staff and owner were very nice and accomodating. I will most definitely be coming back with more of my friends and family. It’s the perfect space to meet large groups of people for a party or event.
I liked that it had a very Zen feel to it. With plants and lights strewn up. Like you were transported to a far away place not New Jersey. This place is really worth your visit. I like how everything is fresh and homey. 5 stars all the way ♡♡♡
brian creeley
Felt like this had a lot of promise. Cool venue, borderline hipster with a really cool menu of healthy fresh meals.
Unfortunately person behind the counter was definitely handcuffed by a rush, and with most of the meals needing prep and plating, it took a while to get our meals
Food was pretty good. Homemade muffins were the best thing though.
Probably would be a great time if you take advantage of the pottery painting here they offer.
… moreUnfortunately person behind the counter was definitely handcuffed by a rush, and with most of the meals needing prep and plating, it took a while to get our meals
Food was pretty good. Homemade muffins were the best thing though.
Probably would be a great time if you take advantage of the pottery painting here they offer.
C Tski
EDIT UPDATE: The review is real. The incident happened about a year ago, late winter 2025. The woman who was yelling at the customer had told us she ordered the ceramics and was serving us the paint. ♂️ That was my real experience and it was unprofessional. After reading the business’ comments of the one star reviews, I can say for certain the woman yelling at the customer was the owner. I don’t know how that business stays open when you bicker with customers like that. She’s unhinged.
Very cute inside but I had the displeasure of witnessing, who I believe was the owner, yelling at a customer after misplacing her ceramic item. The conversation escalated to this being an experience and paying for that experience, then somehow escalated to retirement and how the owner would be so lucky to retire. The customer, who was an elderly lady left after that without her ceramic. The atmosphere was incredibly tense after that at our table. We kept nervously joking to ourselves about not asking for more paint because the owner might blow up on us. You don’t act like that in a professional setting.
… moreVery cute inside but I had the displeasure of witnessing, who I believe was the owner, yelling at a customer after misplacing her ceramic item. The conversation escalated to this being an experience and paying for that experience, then somehow escalated to retirement and how the owner would be so lucky to retire. The customer, who was an elderly lady left after that without her ceramic. The atmosphere was incredibly tense after that at our table. We kept nervously joking to ourselves about not asking for more paint because the owner might blow up on us. You don’t act like that in a professional setting.
Enita sends you blessings
I love this place, it’s so beautiful, clean and peaceful, it seems like you could do some pottery not sure how that works but the idea is so cool, but I must confess the coffee was not a big deal, not sure if the girl put too much milk, but I didn’t like it. I didn’t order anything to eat, to have a reason to come back, I want to give it another try. Also, when you come in, it has a bad smell, but the place is clean. I’m not sure if the planters had too much water or their sink was clogged.
… moreJ Kaplan
Update due to response:
The owner (or whoever responded) seems to be missing the point of what I wrote. Nobody is asking for stale beans. And the other option is not just to stop ordering decaf beans forever. There are other solutions that are being ignored.
It is possible to get fresh decaf beans from lots of local roasters (Boonton Coffee co., Pour City, Paper Plane, just to name a few) and you wouldn’t need to wait a month to get them. It is possible to order smaller quantities to prevent your stock going stale before you use them. Other coffee shops in the area do this successfully. I bet you could, too.
It would have been nice to discuss those ideas with you, but you walked out the door mid-conversation. Your superfriendly barista did her absolute best to recommend other drinks, but I came for coffee and wasn’t interested, so I thanked her for her time and left quietly.
So yeah, you are a coffee shop but decaf drinkers like me can’t get coffee at your shop. And, quite possibly, we never will. It shouldn’t be surprising that the overall review is one-star.
But, if you look closer at my ratings, you’ll see that I also rated the service and atmosphere highly. That nuance deserves attention, too.
I sincerely hope you’ll consider what I wrote and try to serve the decaf population with some of the strategies or suppliers I mentioned. It can be done.
Original review follows.
This place looked nice, but they were out of decaf. The owner (I think) said they would get another shipment next month, but they’re considering getting rid of it completely because it doesn’t sell.
That’s pretty sad for decaf drinkers like me. I have been making my own decaf espresso at home for over a year now. I promise, decaf espresso can be every bit as delicious as regular coffee. I wish they would have put some love into it. I’m not the only decaf drinker.
… moreThe owner (or whoever responded) seems to be missing the point of what I wrote. Nobody is asking for stale beans. And the other option is not just to stop ordering decaf beans forever. There are other solutions that are being ignored.
It is possible to get fresh decaf beans from lots of local roasters (Boonton Coffee co., Pour City, Paper Plane, just to name a few) and you wouldn’t need to wait a month to get them. It is possible to order smaller quantities to prevent your stock going stale before you use them. Other coffee shops in the area do this successfully. I bet you could, too.
It would have been nice to discuss those ideas with you, but you walked out the door mid-conversation. Your superfriendly barista did her absolute best to recommend other drinks, but I came for coffee and wasn’t interested, so I thanked her for her time and left quietly.
So yeah, you are a coffee shop but decaf drinkers like me can’t get coffee at your shop. And, quite possibly, we never will. It shouldn’t be surprising that the overall review is one-star.
But, if you look closer at my ratings, you’ll see that I also rated the service and atmosphere highly. That nuance deserves attention, too.
I sincerely hope you’ll consider what I wrote and try to serve the decaf population with some of the strategies or suppliers I mentioned. It can be done.
Original review follows.
This place looked nice, but they were out of decaf. The owner (I think) said they would get another shipment next month, but they’re considering getting rid of it completely because it doesn’t sell.
That’s pretty sad for decaf drinkers like me. I have been making my own decaf espresso at home for over a year now. I promise, decaf espresso can be every bit as delicious as regular coffee. I wish they would have put some love into it. I’m not the only decaf drinker.