The best cafes in Sussex County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar & Cakery (opens in a new tab)

75 NJ-15 Bldg C-1 · Lafayette Township

The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar & Cakery is the kind of neighborhood spot you claim as yours, with thoughtfully crafted coffee and fresh bakes…

The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar & Cakery is the kind of neighborhood spot you claim as yours, with thoughtfully crafted coffee and fresh bakes like banana bread, cinnamon buns, crumb cake, even quiche. Pre-order for pickup, or catch their coffee trailer when it pops up around Sparta.

From the Sparta newsletter, October 3, 2026

7-Eleven (opens in a new tab)

33 Pine Cone Ln · Sparta

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

Lake House Cafe (opens in a new tab)

8 White Deer Plaza · Sparta

Lake House Cafe is the kind of neighborhood cafe you keep swearing you'll just grab a coffee at, then remember they do breakfast all day…

Lake House Cafe is the kind of neighborhood cafe you keep swearing you'll just grab a coffee at, then remember they do breakfast all day and crepes, plus a proper Taylor ham egg-and-cheese. Cozy vibe, friendly folks, and a menu that saves many a busy Sparta morning.

From the Sparta newsletter, September 23, 2026

Cloveberry (opens in a new tab)

21 Main St · Sparta

Cloveberry is that cozy Sparta hangout where the coffee is reliably great, the vibe is neighborly, and mornings start to behave. Stop in…

Cloveberry is that cozy Sparta hangout where the coffee is reliably great, the vibe is neighborly, and mornings start to behave. Stop in for a smooth pick me up and a little something to go with your cup, or linger and trade town updates with a familiar face.

From the Sparta newsletter, September 15, 2026