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The Daily Bean

Creek-side coffee shop in Vernon NJ pouring espresso and acai bowls in a building from the 1700s

At a glance

  • Espresso, cold brew, and acai and pitaya bowls, with gluten-free and vegan options marked on a full cafe menu
  • Creek-side outdoor seating behind a building from the 1700s cider mill era, pet friendly out back
  • Minutes from Mountain Creek in Vernon, open early seven days a week since 2017

The Daily Bean, a Coffee Shop in Vernon NJ

Take the table out back if it is free. That is the advice regulars hand first-timers at The Daily Bean, the coffee shop in Vernon NJ that Gina and Mark Dobrowolski opened in 2017, because a creek runs right behind the building, close enough to hear over your latte. The building earns the setting too. It stands on a property that dates to the 1700s, when the site ran as a cider mill, and the rooms still carry that low, lived-in farmhouse character, warmed up with the owners’ French Bulldog decor.

The Coffeehouse Vernon Was Missing

The Dobrowolskis opened The Daily Bean over Memorial Day weekend in 2017 for a simple reason: Vernon, for all its ski and waterpark traffic, had no real coffeehouse of its own. The shop sits on Route 515 just minutes from Mountain Creek, which makes it the natural first stop before a lift ticket and the recovery stop after. Doors open early seven days a week, so the sunrise-hike crowd and the first-chair crowd are both covered.

What to Order

Espresso and the Specials Board

The drink list runs well past the basics: espresso drinks, cold brew, flat whites, chai and green tea lattes, bubble tea, and a rotating board of specialty creations. The raspberry chai latte has earned devoted fans among reviewers, and the seasonal specials change often enough to keep the chalkboard worth reading.

Bowls, Sandwiches, and Pastries

This is a full cafe menu, not a pastry case and a shrug. Acai and pitaya bowls, breakfast sandwiches on sourdough, oatmeal, salads, mac and cheese, and pastries baked in house all make the list, and gluten-free and vegan options are available so nobody at the table has to sit a round out. Prices stay in everyday territory, which helps explain the steady local traffic.

Visiting The Daily Bean

The creek-side seating out back is pet friendly, which fits a shop whose namesake is the family French Bulldog, Bean. Weekends bring the Mountain Creek crowd through in waves, so mornings midweek are the quiet window. For more spots like this across Sussex County, browse our coffee shops and cafes guide and the rest of our Sussex County cafes and bakeries.

FAQ

Where is The Daily Bean located?

The Daily Bean is at 514 Route 515 in Vernon Township, NJ 07462, minutes from Mountain Creek. The cafe occupies a historic building on a property that dates to the 1700s, with outdoor seating beside the creek that runs behind it.

Is The Daily Bean dog friendly?

Yes, the creek-side outdoor seating is pet friendly, and the shop's namesake is the owners' French Bulldog, Bean. Dogs join their people at the back tables regularly. Policies can change, so confirm with the counter if you are planning a longer stay.

Does The Daily Bean have gluten-free and vegan options?

Yes, The Daily Bean offers gluten-free and vegan options across a full cafe menu that includes acai and pitaya bowls, oatmeal, salads, and sandwiches. The daily selection rotates, so call ahead at (973) 764-6773 if you need a specific item.

What time does The Daily Bean open?

The Daily Bean opens early seven days a week, with current listings showing 6:00 am on weekdays and 7:00 am on weekends. Closing times vary by season and by source, so check the cafe's Facebook page before planning a late-afternoon visit.

What should I order at The Daily Bean?

Start with an espresso drink or a specialty latte from the rotating board, then add an acai or pitaya bowl or a breakfast sandwich on sourdough. For a coffee shop in Vernon NJ, the menu runs deep, and regulars single out the raspberry chai latte.

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