S'mores Day Is On The Way And These New Jersey Cafes Are Ready

NEW JERSEY — As you celebrate National S'mores Day on Tuesday, you can hunt for a chocolate bar, marshmallows, and a pair of the perfect graham crackers to bookend the gooeyness — or you can stop into a local eatery featuring special beverages and desserts.

Versions of the sweet, smoky, salty treat are now being served at several New Jersey shops and chains (if you know of one in your area, add it below in the comments).

One such eatery is Hoboken coffee shop The Hive, founded by two moms in November. With a reservable play area in back and quirky goods for sale, the moms can help fans of S'mores Day with three types of s'mores kits and one special s'mores cookie.

The kits sell for $25 each and come in three flavors: Whiskey Salted Caramel, Original, and Cocoa Espresso.

As for their s'mores cookie, it sells for $4.50 and is made from scratch and baked each day.

"S'mores are the ultimate nostalgic treat," said Catherine Willhoit, who founded the store with Kristin Karotkin. "They're crunchy, melty, and sweet, so what's not to love?"

She added, "[They] bring us back to our days at camp, summer vacations, and time around a fire pit with friends and family. We've recreated that summer vibe and taste in our s'mores cookie: it's got graham crackers, chocolate chips, and Hershey's chocolate chunks mixed together, then topped with a marshmallow."

Read more about The Hive in Hoboken: Hoboken Coffee Shop With Kids' Playroom Is Now Open

Other Places To Get S'mores Treats In New Jersey

Among other places to go for s'mores treats and drinks:

• Turning Point Cafe, which now has 12 locations in New Jersey — among them Brick, Cherry Hill, Holmdel, Long Branch, Princeton, and Westfield — has had a Campfire Latte on the menu before, with chilled espresso, milk, toasted marshmallow syrup, whipped cream, chocolate, and crushed graham crackers. They often have seasonal drinks, so ask what's offered at your local store. Check out their website here.
• Amelia's Bistro in Jersey City has a popular s'mores flatbread dessert on the menu. Find out more here.
• Some Kings Supermarkets, a chain that has several locations including Millburn and Hoboken, offer Hershey's s'mores kits, glowing s'mores sticks and more. Check with your local store.
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Read about the history of s'mores and National S'mores Day on Patch:

• National S'mores Day: A History Of The Campfire Treat
• Patch Has Compiled A Few S'mores Day Recipes

Read about the recent Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and New Jersey's best cookies (according to Yelp), here: Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Shop Named Best In NJ

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