Metuchen, New Jersey
Filipino-American coffee on Jersey Ave. Ube lattes, the Barako-bama, and pan de sal that people drive in for.
The pour
Purple yam and espresso. The one every review mentions by name.
Barako beans, bold and smoky. Our house signature.
Stone-ground, whisked to order, poured over ice.
Philippine citrus over ice. Sharp, bright, no coffee.
Prices run $1–10. The full menu changes with the season — Instagram has the current board.
From the kitchen
Soft Filipino rolls, split and filled to order. Reviewers single these out more than anything else on the board — six of them mention the sandwiches by name.
“The jerk chicken and pork adobo pan de sal is satisfyingly savory and flavorful.”
Google review
Behind the counter
Ligaya Grounds is Tiffany Joy Argonza’s shop — Filipino-American coffee with a room attached, on Jersey Ave in Metuchen. It is women-owned, Asian-owned, and the kind of place where the owner learns your order.
What people say
★★★★★
“Yummy legit ube latte! Great ube flavor, would’ve wanted a stronger coffee flavor to match, maybe I’ll get an extra shot next time. …”
Victoria · Local Guide
★★★★★
“I am super excited for this new Filipino cafe in the neighborhood! Tiff, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and made the experience even better. …”
Dasom Lee · Local Guide
★★★★★
“Super friendly staff and great space to sit with friends or work remotely.”
Google review highlight
Quoted verbatim from Google. The … marks where Google truncates a review for signed-out visitors. Read all 52 on Google.
Come by
| Monday | 6:30 — 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 — 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 6:30 — 15:30 |
| Thursday | 6:30 — 15:30 |
| Friday | 6:30 — 15:30 |
| Saturday | 8:00 — 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public holidays may differ — call ahead on a long weekend.
Ligaya