Studying coffee at A Day at La Marzocco Accademia: Learning at the Birthplace of Modern Espresso
When most people think of Florence, Italy, they picture incredible art, architecture, and food. We came for something a little different: espresso.
July Events at Cat Fight Coffee
At Catfight Coffee, we're proud to bring together artists, readers, horror enthusiasts, crafters, musicians, and curious minds from across the community. Most events are beginner-friendly and designed to help you meet new people while exploring your interests. Plus we have new extended hours!
Are your summer coffee drinks really all that?
Every summer, coffee shops roll out exciting seasonal drinks. We are no different-we just rolled out the Ube Blackheart galaxy and even two non-espresso/coffee drinks! But about these viral/on-trend latte's flooding your feed...
Top 3 Catfight Coffees to pick up when it's Half Way to Halloween!
We’re officially halfway to Halloween—which means it’s time to start drinking dangerously good coffee at unreasonable hours and leaning fully into your darker side. If you’re going to celebrate properly, don’t show up with basic beans. Show up with something that actually feels like Halloween.
Here are the Top 3 Catfight Coffees you should be stocking right now:
#3 – Vampira; Smooth. Seductive. Slightly unholy.
Vampira is that late-night horror host energy in a cup. It’s got a rich, slightly sweet profile that pulls you in before you realize you’re fully addicted. Amaretto biscotti infused Arabica beans. Sounds exotic, right? That's because it is! Grab it HERE
#2 – Creepshow; This one doesn’t whisper—it grabs you.
Creepshow is layered, bold, and a little chaotic—in the best way. It’s got complexity that keeps hitting you like different stories in an anthology. One sip turns into “wait…what was that note?” and suddenly you’re three cups deep, realizing it's pistachio, rum and vanilla! Grab it HERE
#1 – Misfits Crimson Roast; This one’s not subtle. It’s not supposed to be.
Crimson Roast is loud, aggressive, and unapologetically bold—just like it should be. From the band that was the soundtrack to our youths, it’s now the soundtrack of your morning if your morning involves chaos, caffeine, and cats. Grab it HERE
Final Thought
Halfway to Halloween isn’t just a date—it’s a mindset. If your coffee doesn’t feel like it belongs in a horror movie, you’re doing it wrong. Remember, we are at the Halfway to Halloween event in Riverside CA May 1-3 and Dark Force Fest in Parsippany NJ May 1-3, too!
So stock up, lean into the darkness!
The Quiet War Between Iced Coffee Loyalists and Hot Coffee Diehards!
There are two kinds of people in the New York/New Jersey area, and no, this isn’t about transplants versus natives, or Mets versus Yankees—Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll.
It’s simpler, pettier, and somehow more revealing than these...
Horror, Craft Nights, Tarot Readings & More
Looking for things to do in New Jersey this April? Catfight Coffee is bringing a full lineup of alternative events, horror-themed gatherings, and creative nights all month long. Whether you're into tarot readings, book swaps, DIY fashion, or just really good coffee—there’s something here for you.
April 3 – Food Drive + First Friday in Boonton (3–7 PM Tarot Readings)
We’re hosting a food drive for Lunar Fair, a night market we’ve proudly supported for years. Bring non-perishable donations and help support the local community. It’s also First Friday on Main Street in Boonton, so expect a lively downtown scene. Plus, tarot reader Sierra will be offering tarot readings from 3–7 PM—perfect if you want a little insight with your caffeine.
April 4 – Blind Date with a Book Night
Our Blind Date with a Book is when a wrapped mystery book is picked for you based on your interests—no judging a book by its cover here. It’s one of the most unique book events in New Jersey. You can also join in on the creative side and bedazzle or customize your own book. Low pressure, high chaos.
April 11 – Ghoul Group NY (6–8 PM)
We’re hosting Ghoul Group NY, a horror community meetup for fans of all things dark and spooky. If you’re into horror movies, aesthetics, or just want to meet like-minded people in NJ, this is your night.
April 18 – Stitch & Destroy: Alternative Craft Night
Our signature DIY craft night in Boonton returns.
Featuring:
- Stokedville and Imperfectly Perfect
- DIY stations to customize jackets, patch denim, and modify flannels
- Musician Eric Draven
This is not your average craft night—this is alternative fashion meets creative chaos.
April 25 – Boonton Auto Show Pre-Party (5–7 PM)
Before the Boonton Auto Show, start your night with us.
We’re hosting a pre-party featuring a screening of Stephen King’s horror classic Christine—because nothing pairs better with classic cars than a killer one.
Things to Do in Boonton, NJ This April? Start Here.
From tarot readings and horror meetups to craft nights and community events, Catfight Coffee is your go-to spot for something different.
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Follow us for updates, or just show up—we’ll have something weird waiting for you.
5 Red Flags of a Coffee Shop ☕🚩
Not all coffee shops are worth your time—or your money. Some look great on the surface but fall apart the moment you pay attention.
Before opening our shop, we visited 100 Coffee shops in 100 days. You can still find them on our IG and TT pages. This helped us shape the shop of our dreams and helped define what we didn't want.
Here are 5 coffee shop red flags.
1. The Smell of Burnt Coffee
You can tell immediately. Bitter, harsh, over-extracted. If the first thing you smell isn’t fresh coffee but something burnt, quality isn’t the priority.
2. Expanding Way Too Fast
One shop opens… then suddenly there are three more within months. That usually means they’re focused on scaling, not consistency. Backed by people who don't really care what they are selling as long as you are buying.
Lately, you also see outsiders treating coffee like an easy business play—chasing trends rather than building something meaningful. The result? Copy and paste spaces with no soul or real coffee culture.
3. Pretentious or Uninterested Staff
Yes, these places may serve great coffee—but the attitude ruins it. If it feels like you’re interrupting them just by ordering, that’s a problem. You’re the customer, not an inconvenience.
4. A Million Cheap Syrups
Endless flavors from the same generic brand? That’s not creativity—it’s a shortcut. It usually means they’re masking average coffee instead of crafting real drinks. When we went to several coffee festivals and tried syrups side by side, it was crazy what a difference makes between cheap syrups and even mid-level syrups.
5. Steam Wand Sitting in Milk
Small detail, big red flag. Leaving the steam wand in the pitcher is lazy and unhygienic—and it tells you everything about their standards behind the bar.
A good coffee shop balances craft and experience. When either one slips, the red flags aren’t subtle—they’re right in front of you.
Events for Feb-Brew-ary at Catfight Coffee ☕🖤
February is stacked at Catfight Coffee, and we’re kicking off Feb-Brew-ary with a full lineup of art, community, creativity, and just the right amount of chaos. Whether you’re here to make something, meet your people, or just drink good coffee in a loud-hearted space, there’s something happening almost every week. Here’s what’s coming up at 616 Main Street, Boonton, NJ, and also our Pop-up Events!
Feb 6 – Flannel Friday
4–7 PM | With Imperfect Perfections
Get cozy and get crafty. Join us for Flannel Friday, where you can create your own custom flannel pieces with the help of Imperfect Perfections. Whether you’re upcycling, embellishing, or just experimenting, this is a low-pressure, high-creativity night perfect for shaking off winter blues.
Feb 7 – Ghoul Group NY
6–8 PM | Horror Community Gathering
Calling all horror lovers, spooky creatives, and midnight movie obsessives. Ghoul Group NY is taking over Catfight for an evening of horror community connection. Come hang, chat, and meet fellow ghouls who love all things eerie, creepy, and terrifying—in the best way.
Feb 13 – Friday the 13th Tattoo Flash
Free Drip Coffee with Tattoo Guild
It wouldn’t be February without a little superstition. On Friday the 13th, we’re teaming up with Tattoo Guild for a tattoo flash event—and yes, free drip coffee is included. Come caffeinate, get inked, or just soak in the vibes. Bad luck never tasted so good.
Feb 14 – Punk Rock Saves Lives
Bone Marrow Registry & From the Basement Book Event
Valentine’s Day, but make it meaningful. Punk Rock Saves Lives brings heart, purpose, and community to Catfight with a bone marrow registry drive alongside a From the Basement book event. Skip the clichés and spend the day doing something that actually saves lives.
Feb 21 – How to Draw Movie Monsters
5–7 PM | With Peter Bregman
Unleash your inner creature creator. Artist Peter Bregman leads this hands-on workshop focused on drawing iconic and original movie monsters. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sketcher, this is a chance to sharpen your skills and embrace the weird.
Feb 28 – Stitch and Destroy
5–7:30 PM | With Stokedville
End the month with needles, thread, and rebellion. Stitch and Destroy is an alternative craft night hosted with our neighbors Stokedville. Bring a project, start something new, or just hang out and make a mess of creativity with like-minded folks.
February at Catfight Coffee is about community, creativity, and showing up as you are. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and spend Feb-Brew-ary with us. 🖤 Catfight Coffee
616 Main Street, Boonton NJ.
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Feb 21–22 – Philly Punk Rock Flea Market
10 AM – 5 PM
23rd Street Armory | Philadelphia, PA
One of our favorite weekends of the year. The Philly Punk Rock Flea Market is a two-day explosion of punk culture, DIY vendors, artists, records, clothing, and chaos — and we’ll be there fueling it all with coffee.
Swing by our booth for your caffeine fix, grab some Catfight Coffee merch, and say hi while you dig through everything the flea has to offer. If you’ve never been, this is the one to circle on your calendar.
Feb 28 – Darkside Night Market
3 PM – 10 PM
New Jersey Convention Center | Edison, NJ
We’re closing out February at the Darkside Night Market, a late-day into night market celebrating alternative culture, art, and community. Expect an immersive vibe, incredible vendors, and a crowd that knows exactly how they like their coffee — strong.
We’ll be posted up all evening serving Catfight Coffee, so come recharge between shopping, wandering, and soaking it all in.
Why size matters! (And Why Your Coffee Suddenly Tasted Sour)
Coffee isn’t complicated—but it is specific. If you change the brew method and don’t change the grind, you’re basically switching vehicles without changing the fuel and wondering why it runs like garbage.
The 3 main species of Coffee Beans (And Why We’re Judgy About One of Them)
Despite what the grocery store wants you to believe, coffee isn’t infinite.
There are three main coffee bean species you’ll actually run into:
Arabica. Robusta. Liberica.
New Year Motivation Is a Lie. Consistency Isn’t.
You don’t need a new personality.
You need a routine you can stick to...
Same you-just concistant follow through.
Gift Ideas for the trouble makers in your life.
Whether you’re spoiling your crew, surprising a coffee-loving partner, or treating yourself (always encouraged), Catfight Coffee has the goods to make this season cooler, cozier, and a whole lot louder.Whether you’re spoiling your crew, surprising a coffee-loving partner, or treating yourself (always encouraged), Catfight Coffee has the goods to make this season cooler, cozier, and a whole lot louder.