CJ's Coffee Guide for Non-Coffee Drinkers
Maybe coffee has always seemed a little intimidating. The lingo, the strong flavors, the crowd that seems to speak a secret language at the counter. If you have ever stood in line feeling like coffee is a club you were not invited to, this one is for you. Consider this your friendly guide to easy coffee drinks in Moorpark, written for people who are not sure they even like coffee yet.
Here is the good news: you do not have to love bitter black coffee to enjoy a great coffee drink. Some of the most popular things on our menu at CJ's Urban Cafe are gentle, sweet, and creamy, more like a warm treat than a wake-up shock. Let us walk you through the easygoing end of the menu, no coffee vocabulary required.
Start here: the friendliest drinks on the menu
Not all coffee tastes the same. The trick is choosing drinks where milk and flavor do most of the talking and the coffee plays a supporting role. These are the ones we steer newcomers toward.
- The Mocha — If you like chocolate, you will like a Mocha. It is espresso softened with chocolate and milk, which makes it taste more like a warm dessert than a strong coffee. This is the number one pick for people who think they do not like coffee.
- The Latte — Mostly steamed milk with a shot of espresso, the Latte is smooth, creamy, and mellow. It is about as gentle as coffee gets, and it is easy to love.
- The Cappuccino — Light and airy with a little more foam, the Cappuccino is a nice middle step once a Latte starts to feel familiar.
Ease in with iced versions
Here is a tip a lot of new coffee drinkers do not know: iced versions often taste smoother and less intense than hot ones. The cold rounds off some of the edges. Every one of our espresso drinks is available iced, so on a warm Moorpark afternoon you can start with an Iced Mocha or Iced Latte and enjoy coffee at its most approachable.
Pair it with something sweet
A gentle coffee drink and a little breakfast is a wonderful way to warm up to coffee. Try a Mocha next to a bacon and egg bagel, and let the whole thing feel like a treat rather than a test.
Still not sure? That is completely fine
Coffee is not for everyone, and there is zero pressure here. If you decide the coffee thing is not your thing, our menu has plenty of other ways to get a delicious drink.
Our fruit smoothies are bright and refreshing, and our yogurt smoothies come in seven flavors, including Strawberry Tweet, Peanut Butter, Choc a Peel, and Island. If you want something classic and simple, an Iced Tea or Lemonade never disappoints. Whatever you are in the mood for, there is a drink here with your name on it, coffee or not.
Come find your first favorite
The best part about being new to coffee is that every drink is a discovery. There is no wrong order, no dumb question, and our team is happy to help you find something you will genuinely enjoy. Whether you are visiting from Simi Valley, Camarillo, or right here in Moorpark, we would love to help you meet the drink that finally wins you over.
Pull up a seat on our outdoor patio, take your first sip, and see for yourself. You might just become a coffee person after all, and if not, we have got you covered either way.
Make CJ's your go-to in Moorpark. Browse the full menu and order at cjsurbancafe.com.
CJ's Urban Cafe — 766 New Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark. Fresh food, done right.