ABLE BAKER GETS COFFEE KUDOS

Maplewood's own Able Baker receives kudos in the new New Jersey Monthly special coffee issue, with the monthly publication rating the Maplewod Village bakery among the best in cafe statewide.

The magazine states:

 The Able Baker, Maplewood
Buttery, fresh-from-the-oven scones (try the blueberry!) and other delicious baked goods often upstage the coffee. But the coffee is terrific. Two dollars buys a 12-ounce cup of Philadelphia roaster La Colombe’s Corsica blend, a smooth but rich medium-to-dark roast that holds up well in cappuccinos and lattes. “It’s a food-lover’s coffee,” says owner Julie Pauly. The bakery also sells it by the pound, whole bean or ground. 187 Maplewood Avenue.—TLG

We agree that Able Baker is little piece of heaven, but don't forget the other great java joints in town such as Village Coffee, Bagel Chateau, Maple Leaf Diner and Park Wood Diner.