Madison, New Jersey
Forum Coffee Madison — Madison's Best Place for Coffee
Organic coffee, espresso, lattes, and fresh pastries — the coffee shop the Rose City keeps coming back to.
About this café
Madison's Favorite Coffee Cafe, Roasted Fresh Daily
Forum Coffee is Madison's upscale organic coffee shop. Order our signature in-house blend, espresso, lattes, iced coffee, or matcha, paired with fresh pastries, sandwiches, soft serve, and desserts. Grab whole bean coffee or Forum Coffee merchandise to take home.
This is where Madison meets. Spend time with people you love, catch up with friends, sit with colleagues, or meet your realtor and lawyer somewhere better than an office. Look for the Crooked Column logo — meet us at Forum.
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1 Waverly Pl, Madison, NJ 07940
Steps from Madison's downtown and the NJ Transit train station
Open Hous: Mon–Fri 6:00am–7:00pm | Sat–Sun 7:00am–7:00pm
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Madison's coffee shop Near You: Neighborhoods we serve
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Whether you're grabbing an iced coffee before the train, meeting friends near Drew University's wooded campus, or walking over from the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, our Waverly Place café is the local stop for downtown Madison. Same organic coffee, same high-end space, every visit.
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More Than a Menu — Coffee, Beans & Everything Between
Along with brewed coffee, sandwiches, and pastries, our Madison café serves espresso, lattes, iced coffee, cold brew, and matcha. Take home our organic whole bean coffee too — house blend, single origin, dark roast, medium roast, or decaf. Place an order and we'll ship it straight to your door, or order ahead for easy pickup right here at the café.
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See Madison's Best-Loved Coffee Shop, Inside and Out
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Fresh-roasted beans, ready however you like.
What customers say
"Eliza & Julia were seriously the sweetest!! They were so welcoming to everyone who came in, and their smiles never left their faces the whole time I was there. They made such a warm and happy vibe. I honestly had such a great time, and my drink was even better than I expected. Thanks for making my day!"
— Asayel"Very much so enjoyed the chocolate strawberry covered latte. If your into specialty coffees there’s tons of different options here, more than I’ve probably seen at any other coffee shop. Super nice interior with a cool style, and sourdough and all natural snacks and merch available for purchase"
— Steven Reinke"Great new spot in downtown Madison! The barista was super friendly. I had been to their spot in East Hanover, and this is a nice addition to downtown Madison. More of a “neighborhood cafe” vibe. Cortado tasted great. Didn’t try any baked goods but will have to come back for that!"
— Jason Weinpel"I came here because the negative reviews didn’t really help paint a picture of the actual coffee. It’s freaking great. Mocha latte tastes like an actual mocha latte, not an overly sweet sugar milk drink. The people here are friendly and the seating arrangement is comfortable. As for parking, I mean it’s Madison. There’s parking lots nearby in every direction. Also: Dog Friendly :) Definitely coming back."
— Chris Bolger"I absolutely love coming here! It’s super vibey in the summer and I love sitting and doing work or summer classes. They have lots of drinks that aren’t coffee that are so yummy! The guava pastry they had last week was SO good! I hope they have it again next time I visit so I can get it again."
— Gigi HideWhile you're in town
Make a Morning of It in Madison
Grab your coffee, then walk the Zuck Arboretum's nature trail on Drew University's wooded campus, or browse the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, right on Main Street. Catch a show at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, one of the nation's leading Shakespeare companies. Our full Madison guide covers where locals actually go.
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1 Waverly Pl, Madison, NJ 07940, steps from downtown and the train station.
Monday–Friday 6:00am–7:00pm, Saturday–Sunday 7:00am–7:00pm.
Yes — plus organic single origin and house blend coffee, cold brew, and matcha.
Yes — online, through the app, or by walking in.
Quick-grab pastries, sandwiches, soft serve, and desserts.
Yes, anytime, no online order required.
Yes, in downtown Madison, walkable from the train station.
Yes — it's a short walk from downtown Madison to Drew's campus.
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