Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.
Customers frequently reported problems with service, including long wait times and incorrect orders.
Quality of Coffee
Many reviews praised the quality of the coffee, with specific drinks like the Vietnamese latte and cold brews receiving high marks.
Atmosphere
The café's atmosphere was often described as clean, comfortable, and conducive to studying or working.
Friendly Staff
Numerous customers highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, contributing to a positive experience.
Product Availability
Several customers expressed disappointment over the unavailability of certain menu items, particularly teas and pastries.
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Nicholas Gkionis
Nov 12, 2025
4.0
Always love a good coffee shop. They do run it like a starbucks in here. Maybe they are trying to franchise. They have most of the treats packed in plastic. The carrot cake, pecan cake and other treats were all pretty good. It was a spacious place too. I would come back.
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Jak
Oct 26, 2025
1.0
Not even open when they say they are. Boooooooooo
DF
dominique farina
Oct 14, 2025
1.0
Not open at 7:11am when their hours say they are ….
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?
Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.
Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?
Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea
Can you order Sweetwaters’ coffee or tea online?
Download the Sweetwaters app at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Many options for online ordering; Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea website, DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, and eZcater.
What types of pastries and desserts are available at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Blueberry Scones, Cinnamon Scones, CranOrange Scones, Chocolate Croissants, Butter Croissants, Bagels, Lemon Bars, Mini French Donuts, Macarons, Joy Nut Bars, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Charlie Brownies, Carrot Cake, OMG Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu.
What kind of specialty coffee and tea drinks can you get at Sweetwaters?
Yes, Sweetwaters offers boxes of brewed coffee or tea serving 10 - 12, coffee & tea 6 packs and individually sealed bottles, assorted pastry and or dessert trays with scones, croissants, lemon bars, mini donuts, joy nut bars, cookies, brownies and cakes, & whole cakes, tiramisu. Sandwich trays of biscuit, bagel or pretzel sandwiches (10 person minimum) yogurt parfaits, potato chips
Where does Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea source its coffees and teas from?
Sweetwaters sources its coffees from Latin America to Asia, using high-quality arabica beans that are custom blended and roasted. Their teas are unique and exquisite, selected from countries like China, Japan, India, South Africa, and Egypt, inspired by the founders' Asian heritage.
Are Sweetwaters' coffee and tea options Fair Trade or organic?
Yes, Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees like the Midnight Blend and Arbor Ypsi Blend. Their teas are whole-leaf and specialty teas use premium real ingredients.
Can I order Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea online or via an app?
Yes, you can order online through the Sweetwaters website, their app available on Apple App Store and Google Play, or delivery partners like DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, and eZcater.
What kind of pastries and desserts are served at Sweetwaters?
Sweetwaters offers a variety of pastries and desserts including blueberry scones, chocolate croissants, lemon bars, macarons, cookies, brownies, carrot cake, and tiramisu.
What specialty coffee and tea drinks can I get at Sweetwaters?
Specialty drinks include Latte, Cold Brew, Espresso, Mocha, Dreamy Cold Brew, Frozen Ice Dragons, Creme Caramel, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Chai Latte, Matcha Latte, fruit teas, lemonades, and tea lemonades.
Does Sweetwaters offer catering services for events?
Yes, they provide brewed coffee or tea boxes, assorted pastry and dessert trays, sandwich trays for groups, yogurt parfaits, and more for catering needs.
What are Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea's hours of operation at Ocean County Mall in Toms River?
They are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sundays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What nearby places can I visit before or after enjoying Sweetwaters at Ocean County Mall?
Near Sweetwaters, you can visit stores like GNC for health products, The Butterfly Key Salon for beauty services, or enjoy dining options such as On The Border, Ichiban Toms River (sushi), and P.F. Chang’s for a complete outing experience.
Are there other cafes or coffee shops close to Sweetwaters in the Ocean County Mall?
Yes, Turning Point is a nearby cafe offering a place to relax, and Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea itself has another nearby location in the mall, making it easy to find your favorite brews.
What shopping options are available near Sweetwaters in Ocean County Mall?
Nearby, you can shop at stores like Famous Footwear for shoes, American Eagle Outfitters for clothing, and Ulta Beauty for cosmetics and hair supplies, making it convenient to combine your coffee visit with shopping.