Our Story

Two Jiu-Jitsu instructors open up a coffee shop? It isn't a common origin story, but that is how Muse began…

Abe and Marcos are lifelong martial artists achieving their black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The thought of opening up a coffee shop was born in... coffee shops. From Jersey City to Montclair, they scoured the lands with a fervor for GREAT COFFEE. It was their post-training ritual and there was no wavering in getting their much needed fix.

About once or twice a year, they'd have the conversation about owning their own coffee shop. Abe, with his inquisitive entrepenueial spirit, desired to be an owner... while Marcos desired a cabin in the woods on the outskirts of civilization where a squirrel would then ask, "But how would he get his coffee?"

These talks of opening a coffee shop carried on and on (and on) for at least 5 years. But it was in October of 2018 that it became more than just a "talk". Suddenly, commercial spaces started appearing before their eyes virtually everywhere they went. Destiny seemed to whisper and then scream. An opportunity began materializing right in-front of them. Looking back, the entire process was quite seamless. 

What started as just a thought between two friends, was transformed into the physical form. Their creation. Muse.

The name Muse was one of about 20 names on a list, but it was the one that resonated with them profoundly. Born in Greek and Roman mythology, a muse is a beacon of inspiration. It could be a person, a place, a thing. Something that ignites one's creativity. We are all creators, thought Marcos and Abe, which is what led them to design Muse in a specific manner, one infused with an essence of inspiration and creativity.

This was accomplished in great part due to the unfailing support of family and friends. 

We take pride in offering the finest, specialty coffee money can buy. Our roaster, Modcup, meticulously selects the highest-rated, highest-quality coffee beans and roasts them to perfection. As a third-wave coffee shop, we exclusively serve highly acclaimed coffee and craft beverages with exceptional attention to detail. Our streamlined menu simplifies the ordering process, allowing you to easily order without memorizing the classics: lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos, cortados, and other espresso-based drinks.

Conveniently located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, just a short drive from Route 3, Nutley, Clifton, Belleville, and Rutherford, we are easily accessible. For a quick search, simply enter “coffee near me,” and we will undoubtedly appear.