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Each one's a different vibe. Tell me which calls to you at the bottom.
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Nature + a slow morning
Good coffee, somewhere green, no real agenda.
Hug a Mug
Pompton Lakes, NJ
A ceramic studio and café. We can paint pottery while we hang out. Good fit given you're into painting and making things.
ceramics + café
Cafe Club
Montville, NJ
Really well rounded spot. Good food, good drinks, cool location on Boonton Ave and the best outdoor seating of pretty much any café in the area.
café + outdoor seating
Cafe Bubamara
Clifton, 263 Parker Ave
Strong European vibes. Flowers everywhere, vintage decor, garden patio in the back. Turkish coffee and brunch food too.
european charm + garden patio
Paper Plane Coffee Co
Montclair, NJ
Best specialty coffee drinks in the area according to pretty much everyone. Seating is tight but if you can grab a spot it's a really good vibe.
specialty coffee
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Self care day
You mentioned loving the idea of a spa day. Could potentially pair with dinner in Montclair after.
The NOW Massage
Montclair, NJ
Really well reviewed massage spot right in Montclair. Honestly might be better saved for a little later once we know each other but wanted to put it on your radar.
massage boutique
Dinner in Montclair
Montclair restaurant row
Montclair has a solid food scene. I can dig into more specific spots once I know what you're feeling that day. We can figure it out together.
dinner after
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Make something together
You paint so I figured a hands-on session could be a fun afternoon.
Fern & Fossil Terrarium Night
Newark, 145 Court St, Fridays 7:30pm
A plant café that runs a Friday night workshop where we build a terrarium to take home. No drinking required, just a chill creative thing to do together.
nature + hands-on
Green Space Studios
Union City, NJ
Paint and sip but you don't have to drink. Could be fun since you already paint and I definitely don't lol.
paint and sip