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Huge gratitude to Kim Takacs for bringing her beautiful story Just Because You Are You to the café yesterday morning. 🩵📚

And thank you to everyone who showed up, listened, laughed, and made it such a joyful, cozy moment for our community. We loved seeing families gathered, little ones wide-eyed, and the whole room filled with heart.

More story-filled mornings to come. 💫

Huge gratitude to Kim Takacs for bringing her beautiful story Just Because You Are You to the café yesterday morning. 🩵📚

And thank you to everyone who showed up, listened, laughed, and made it such a joyful, cozy moment for our community. We loved seeing families gathered, little ones wide-eyed, and the whole room filled with heart.

More story-filled mornings to come. 💫

Meeting the creators behind our Past · Present · Future Pop-Up Holiday Market has been pure magic. ✨
Every vendor brings their own spark, their own story, their own craft — the kind of small-business soul you just can’t replicate.

Featuring:
✨ @lamourfoumarket — vintage & pre-loved treasures with history in every piece
🔮 Intuitive Tarot with @the.opti.mystic — clarity, connection, and a little cosmic guidance
🥥 @ysousa13 — Yari’s authentic Puerto Rican Coquito (a true local legend)
🥗 @stephs.sunny.spoon — well-sourced, nourishing, vegetarian goodness
🕯️ MakingScents — bespoke glassware crafted with intention
🎨 @annazubetsanderson — sensual, soulful art & accents
🥃 @bossmollybourbon — bold, woman-owned bourbon elevating every holiday sip
🍷 @loveleewine — beautifully crafted wines made with heart

Come shop small, support local artisans, and fill your holidays with pieces created with passion and purpose.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
In the Cafe — where community, creativity, and good vibes always meet. ✨

#ShopSmall #SupportLocal #HolidayMarket

Meeting the creators behind our Past · Present · Future Pop-Up Holiday Market has been pure magic. ✨
Every vendor brings their own spark, their own story, their own craft — the kind of small-business soul you just can’t replicate.

Featuring:
✨ @lamourfoumarket — vintage & pre-loved treasures with history in every piece
🔮 Intuitive Tarot with @the.opti.mystic — clarity, connection, and a little cosmic guidance
🥥 @ysousa13 — Yari’s authentic Puerto Rican Coquito (a true local legend)
🥗 @stephs.sunny.spoon — well-sourced, nourishing, vegetarian goodness
🕯️ MakingScents — bespoke glassware crafted with intention
🎨 @annazubetsanderson — sensual, soulful art & accents
🥃 @bossmollybourbon — bold, woman-owned bourbon elevating every holiday sip
🍷 @loveleewine — beautifully crafted wines made with heart

Come shop small, support local artisans, and fill your holidays with pieces created with passion and purpose.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
In the Cafe — where community, creativity, and good vibes always meet. ✨

#ShopSmall #SupportLocal #HolidayMarket

There’s a chill in the air… so why not warm up with something that actually feels like a hug in a cup? ☕✨

Come by Community Cafe for a silky, soothing latte and a little moment of calm before you dive back into the day. Cozy seats, good vibes, and something warm in your hands — it’s all here waiting for you.

#LuminEcosystem #CommunityCafeNJ #NJCoffee #CafeVibes #CozySeason #WarmUpHere #UnionNJ #MaplewoodNJ #SipAndRelax #CoffeeLovers #LatteTime

There’s a chill in the air… so why not warm up with something that actually feels like a hug in a cup? ☕✨

Come by Community Cafe for a silky, soothing latte and a little moment of calm before you dive back into the day. Cozy seats, good vibes, and something warm in your hands — it’s all here waiting for you.

#LuminEcosystem #CommunityCafeNJ #NJCoffee #CafeVibes #CozySeason #WarmUpHere #UnionNJ #MaplewoodNJ #SipAndRelax #CoffeeLovers #LatteTime

Checkmate, caffeine edition ♟️✨
There’s something special about settling into a good chess match with a toasted panini on the side and iced lattes fueling the focus.

Whether you’re plotting your next move on the board or just claiming your cozy corner, Community Cafe is your go-to spot for a little strategy and a lot of comfort.

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #CafeVibes

Checkmate, caffeine edition ♟️✨
There’s something special about settling into a good chess match with a toasted panini on the side and iced lattes fueling the focus.

Whether you’re plotting your next move on the board or just claiming your cozy corner, Community Cafe is your go-to spot for a little strategy and a lot of comfort.

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #CafeVibes

Purple dreams are made of these gorgeous ube treats, lovingly baked by @rowscakes — and yes, they taste as good as they look.

• Ube cinnamon rolls (soft, swirly bliss)
• Ube sugar cookies (chewy + sparkly)
• Ube pandesal (pillowy perfection)
• Bibingka butter mochi (golden + gooey inside)

Come by, grab a treat (or a few), and make it a moment.
Pair it with tea, coffee, conversation… or just pure joy.

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #ShareTheLove

Purple dreams are made of these gorgeous ube treats, lovingly baked by @rowscakes — and yes, they taste as good as they look.

• Ube cinnamon rolls (soft, swirly bliss)
• Ube sugar cookies (chewy + sparkly)
• Ube pandesal (pillowy perfection)
• Bibingka butter mochi (golden + gooey inside)

Come by, grab a treat (or a few), and make it a moment.
Pair it with tea, coffee, conversation… or just pure joy.

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #ShareTheLove

Meet our newest seasonal star. The Merry Spynederella. A handcrafted Smoked Turkey Salad—made with onions, tricolor peppers, and celery—layered with bright cranberry coulis and fresh baby spinach, all nestled inside a warm, buttery Portuguese croissant.

Served with sweet plantain chips for that perfect salty–sweet holiday treat.

It’s festive, it’s craveable, it’s only here for a limited time.
Come get yours while it’s still making spirits (and tastebuds) bright. 🥐🦃🎊

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #SeasonalBites #HolidayEats #CafeSpecial #NJFoodie #CroissantLove #SandwichArt #CafeLife #FestiveFlavors #SmokedTurkey #SmokedGouda #PlantainChips #EatLocal

Meet our newest seasonal star. The Merry Spynederella. A handcrafted Smoked Turkey Salad—made with onions, tricolor peppers, and celery—layered with bright cranberry coulis and fresh baby spinach, all nestled inside a warm, buttery Portuguese croissant.

Served with sweet plantain chips for that perfect salty–sweet holiday treat.

It’s festive, it’s craveable, it’s only here for a limited time.
Come get yours while it’s still making spirits (and tastebuds) bright. 🥐🦃🎊

#CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem #SeasonalBites #HolidayEats #CafeSpecial #NJFoodie #CroissantLove #SandwichArt #CafeLife #FestiveFlavors #SmokedTurkey #SmokedGouda #PlantainChips #EatLocal

Meet the twist on a holiday classic you never knew you needed.
The Bossed-Up Coquito.

A true SoMa original, crafted with Maplewood’s own Yari’s Traditional Puerto Rican Coquito and a generous splash of Boss Molly Bourbon from South Orange’s very own Brandi Knowles.

It’s creamy, spirited, and absolutely unapologetic about stealing the spotlight this season. Come taste what happens when tradition gets a little… bossed up. 🥥🥃🌴❄️

#BossMollyBourbon #YarisCoquito #BossedUpCoquito #MaplewoodNJ #HolidaySip #CoquitoSeason #SoMaEats #CafeMagic #CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem

Meet the twist on a holiday classic you never knew you needed.
The Bossed-Up Coquito.

A true SoMa original, crafted with Maplewood’s own Yari’s Traditional Puerto Rican Coquito and a generous splash of Boss Molly Bourbon from South Orange’s very own Brandi Knowles.

It’s creamy, spirited, and absolutely unapologetic about stealing the spotlight this season. Come taste what happens when tradition gets a little… bossed up. 🥥🥃🌴❄️

#BossMollyBourbon #YarisCoquito #BossedUpCoquito #MaplewoodNJ #HolidaySip #CoquitoSeason #SoMaEats #CafeMagic #CommunityCafe #LuminEcosystem

Quiet moments, warm drinks, and time with your favorite people — that’s what Community Cafe is all about. ✨

Settle in, sip, snack, and stay awhile.

#CommunityCafe #UnionNJ #MaplewoodNJ

Quiet moments, warm drinks, and time with your favorite people — that’s what Community Cafe is all about. ✨

Settle in, sip, snack, and stay awhile.

#CommunityCafe #UnionNJ #MaplewoodNJ

’Tis the season for warm moments and shared traditions. ❤️✨
Celebrate the holidays with afternoon tea at Community Cafe — a charming, intimate experience filled with treats, tiny sandwiches, and memories worth keeping. Whether it’s a parent-child date or a festive gathering with friends, there’s no better reason to pause and enjoy each other.

Reserve your tea time today. Link in bio.
#HolidayTea #CommunityCafeNJ #SeasonOfGathering #TeaTime #FestiveVibes #CreateTheMoment

’Tis the season for warm moments and shared traditions. ❤️✨
Celebrate the holidays with afternoon tea at Community Cafe — a charming, intimate experience filled with treats, tiny sandwiches, and memories worth keeping. Whether it’s a parent-child date or a festive gathering with friends, there’s no better reason to pause and enjoy each other.

Reserve your tea time today. Link in bio.
#HolidayTea #CommunityCafeNJ #SeasonOfGathering #TeaTime #FestiveVibes #CreateTheMoment

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