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23 Skiddoo Cafe

4.4 (95 reviews)
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Maria V.

Cute neighborhood cafe . Serves good coffee and naked items . I had an iced vanilla late and a spinach and a bacon quiche which was delish. I happen to find this place because a friend was staying at an air bnb in the area . Otherwise I would never have came upon the place since I'm not from this area . I would definitely come back again if I were . Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is street

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One of my favorite coffee shops and definitely the local favorite. Staff and owner are good people. Over the years they have directed me to at least two great businesses in the area. Quality of products is excellent. Great space to work (no conference calls) both indoors and out. Also, if you want to pick up a dessert, family owned gelato and other desserts right next door. Highly recommend.

Ben W.

Great food and coffee. My go to quiet space to take the kids when they were little. Taking time to read with them or watch them work out how to play chess. A real hidden gem in this part of northern NJ. Make sure to say hi to the owner Hodge.

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Nephthalie E.

I've been a regular at Skiddoo for over a year now. It's been a comfortable place for me to decompress after taking a walk through the park or when I want to shut the world out for a bit. There's a lot of seating, some outside and love that they have free books. The coffee is great and consistent, the staff/service is always friendly and quick. Frankie, Hector, and the older gentleman who work there are so kind. Def worth a visit

Brian M.

I can't believe this hip place is 4 minutes from my job...in East Orange, NJ! So many types of beverages to drink and food to wash them down with. The employees are super personable and super cool. You can make anything with your imagination. Tons of space to sit and chat or you can sit outside. I go frequently for the matcha, but the pumpkin pie latte I had last time was phenomenal. The cookies and sandwiches are awesome too!

Excellent mochas and pastry, wonderful chill vibe, friendly owner, staff and even the other customers. Would definitely go out of my way to go again. Thank you!

B.C. L.

Did you ever go to a place and think of it as your secret oasis? I am scared to write this, but that secret oasis in Essex County is 23 Skiddoo. This is a great cafe that is nestled in a Bloomfield neighboorhood. Not too far off the busy Bloomfield Avenue, but tucked in that no one will get distracted by the "outside world". It's the ideal place to simply enjoy good coffee and relax with friends, a book, or work. What makes this place ideal? First, there are no cellphones permitted. Okay, you can bring your cellphone in, but you're strongly encouraged not to use it. (Well, the suggestion is a polite sign, but you get the point. No cellphone conversations.). This is perfect because it feels that you can't go to any cafe and not hear someone acting as if they're working on some major business deal, making the cafe their WFH, or simply gossiping. At 23 Skiddoo, the ambient sounds of polite conversation are actually a joy. No one talking so loud that you become invested in their discussion. Just the hum of talking that you actually recall that, in a world of social media, conversation is a lost art. In adidition, the music is perfect for the cafe. Nothing too hipsterish or overly cool. Just the right sounds for a neighborhood hangout. The environemnt is open with a lot of natural light. They even have tables outside with umbrellas. It's just that today the sun is a bit too strong to want to sit outside. The staff? Polite and overly attentive. You can see that they're enjoying their work environment as well as the people who visit. I've been here a few times and they smiled as if to say, "Oh, you're that guy who was here a few days ago. Good to see you again!" The coffee is fantastic. I had a cold brew on each occasion (except for the first day when I had espresso.). 23 Skiddoo proudly serves Caffe Vita. (For those who like to frequent that ubiqitous coffee chain, yes, you can get flavors in your coffee.) Nothing in life is perfect but 23 Skiddoo tries. My only complaint is that the pasteries are a touch dry. Now, this could be because of the time of day I've been stopping by. But, the cinnamon roll or cruffin seems that it may be a day or two old. I should probably order something different the next time. Again, I'll chalk it up to me coming in later in the day. These days, everyone thinks they have the perfect concept for a cafe. Everyone thinks they know where to open one up. Most try and it's obvious they're trying too hard. Not 23 Skiddoo. They have the right place, with the right products, at the right time. I've been following their development on Instagram for a long time. I'm finally glad that i was able to finally stop by. I've definitely found my getaway place to relax this summer (and beyond)!

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Amira I.

Loved this hidden neighborhood gem. Cute little coffee shop nestled inside my friends neighborhood. Really great coffee selection and authentic macchiatos. Lots of pastries selection and a fridge with lunch items as well. Nice space for gatherings and seating outside. The customer Service is great and love to support local small businesses. Will be back.

Jennifer H.

I am so glad this coffee shop opened in my neighborhood! It is a great place to come and meet up with friends, doing computer work, and playing chess! They have various options for hot and cold drinks. The coffee is roasted locally in Brooklyn and is very good. I have also gotten the local chai from Montclair and the matcha lattes. They have pastries from the famous Balthazar so they're also delicious. I hope they add more food options in the future because it could be a really cute breakfast and brunch spot on the weekends! There is a lot of space and tables to choose from with great art in the walls and lots of plants. I also like how welcoming they are of all community members such as LGBTQ, etc. It has a nice family feel since there are a lot of kids in the area too. The service is always very friendly and offering of water even when you've been there for a few hours like I have been while job hunting! Love this place!

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Marcus S.

Nice little cafe that is exactly what this neighborhood needs. You come for the coffee, tea and baked goods on hand but you stay for the chill setting. Easy listening, jazz music, fair amount of seating space, wi-fi and books or games on hand making it a place to really actually hang out at. I find Starbucks which seen as the leading place for this atmosphere to be dim and overcrowded and here its relaxed and low key at least for now. There are several hot and cold drinks available as well baked goods to snack on. Its a small time shop with some good character and great use of empty space in the neighborhood and is a great place to come by on for morning start or an afternoon pause. Hope to see Skiddo, stick around and encourage the surrounding fronts as well. Stop by and check it it out.

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Love the service, a neighborhood shop. The coffee and homemade muffins are Amazing... a great place to relax.

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this used to be my favorite cafe but after having gone there for many years, the owner has now been rude to me on two occasions.

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This is my favorite local neighborhood coffee shop. Great atmosphere, amazing coffee. Starbucks, your dead to me now.

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Really good coffee, very nice people, must try it! Great little neighborhood coffee shop

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Great coffee and chai.... my morning routine before catching the train. Friendly service and great ambiance

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A great addition to the neighborhood. Good coffee, nice ambiance, friendly owners, great place to work. What more can you ask for???

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