I had high expectations for Catalano Coffee Company given their impressive variety of coffee…read moreroasts, but the experience was inconsistent. The cold brew is stand-out, uniquely smooth with a natural hint of sweetness. However, the hot latte was a major letdown, the milk was scalded to the point of burning my tongue, which completely masked the quality of the espresso.

Caffeine jitters... that's exactly what I got after drinking a delicious 16 oz Iced Mocha Latte…read more(~$6). These might be some of the strongest espresso shots I've had. I had some serious crackhead energy after this drink LOL. I was ready to run for president, start a YouTube channel, and take over the world!!! All jokes aside, you gotta love coffee that is not only tasty, but STRONG. Catalano Coffee is a small business that does it right. The owner is super passionate and knowledgeable about the industry. They serve locally roasted organic coffee from around the world. This is the place to experiment with different roasts and origins to find the pour of your dreams. Pricing is a bit higher than other cafes, but I'm willing to pay more for high quality beans. I've tried a couple of different drinks and my favorites are the specialty lattes. I recommend the maple and mocha lattes if you want something that is on the sweeter (but not sickeningly sweet) side. The baristas know how to create the right balance of steamed milk and espresso. The espresso is deep and rich. The additional flavors are not overpowering and add the right amount of natural sweetness to the bitter notes. This is a quiet and cozy spot to sip on a drink while getting work done. There's comfortable furniture, free wifi, and outlets. Very simple decor with a bright, welcoming atmosphere. It's easy to miss because it's located in a small plaza, but don't hesitate to try their coffee if you're around the area!

new coffee spot and they roast their own beans!…read more Tried their Vanilla sage but it lacked the flavor i was looking for so i'll try another flavor next time BUUUTT the coffee was really fresh and had a lovely taste. Not burned not under roasted, just perfect! Brought a bag of beans too and the scent was wonderful! Gonna have to explore more to get a good sense of the place but definitely looks really promising and i can see myself coming back! maybe even soon lol

Stopped into Bergen Coffee Roasters for the first time after noticing it near my job, and wow, I'm…read moreobsessed. The space is beautiful, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful while I figured out what to order as a first-time customer. I went with an iced brown sugar latte with cloud cold foam, and it was perfect. Not overly sweet either! Only suggestion - Not so much ice and more coffee Already looking forward to my next visit! The matcha is definitely next on my list!

Visited this small and cozy cafe for breakfast on the weekend. I got a matcha latte and the hearty…read moreomelette. The matcha was sweeter than I prefer, but still good. Omelette was tasty, but nothing special. Presentation was super cute though! Inside was clean and cute. Not many tables, so there may be a wait depending on how busy it is when you come. Service was great despite how busy it got. I can see myself coming back here!

Our server was easy going and helpful in accommodating me as a vegetarian. I had the panini without…read morethe chicken and substituted mushrooms and avocado. My husband ordered the crepe. They offered two little slips to each customer - one for a savory crepe and one for a sweet and you can build you own. Great concept but it would be beneficial if the server confirmed the order because we asked for nutella, banana, strawberry, and ice cream and got 2/4. We were in a rush to leave so forgot to check the receipt to see if we were charged for the others; however it was $48 (w/o tip) for 1 panini, 1 crepe and 1 latte so a bit overpriced for the quality of food, in my opinion. The sandwich and crepe were both just okay, nothing to rave about. The drink was aesthetically pleasing with the iced Bear and tasted great. We asked for whipped cream on the latte but our server forgot that too. She also forgot to provide us water until we asked and it came at the end of the meal.  Outside dining was not optimal as it's right next to the railroad tracks and quite loud. There is a kids play area which I thought was a nice addition to the space, but I do wish it was gated off for the younger kids as it's so close to the road! Overall, I found that it was a bit overrated and underwhelming... there are so many restaurants to choose from in the area that I wouldn't opt to come back here.

I absolutely love visiting CoZie Cafe. I always have a really pleasant experience when I go. The…read moreBaristas are so kind and patient. There are SO many different drinks to choose from that sometimes it takes a little extra time to figure out what you want. The inside of the cafe is SO cute and seriously, cozy. There is a back section of tables, and a few tables and comfy chairs in the front when you first walk in. I have been here a couple of times now, but wish I could visit more often. They do coffee flights and that is why they get 5 stars. I wish more coffee places would do flights. It's such a fun experience and it's so awesome to be able to try more than one coffee. I like to try all their fun and festive drinks. From girl scout cookie flavors to candy bars, to just a delicious Pistachio Latte. If I'm hungry I will also purchase the everything croissant with chive cream cheese. It is the *chefs kiss*. My daughter also loves the bakery items here. She will usually grab the chocolate croissant (warmed up of course). I also bought my son a cake pop last time, which he devoured. You really can't go wrong when you swing by CoZie Cafe. It has something for everyone!

Cute coffee shop with unique aspect if offering Flights of coffees... I've never seen that…read more I took a star off due to the limited selection of pastries offered on a Sunday. To be fair, we went at 1:30pm and they may have had a rush of folks earlier. It is a comfortable place and, in the back, they have games that makes it comfortable to go with children (or adults) that want to play Connect 4, etc. Nicely decorated and the coffee was good - will return.... earlier in the day

This was exactly what we needed--such a charming, cozy spot to unwind! The coffee is perfect, the…read morequick snacks are absolutely delicious, and everything feels so thoughtfully done. This mom-and-pop shop is incredibly warm and welcoming, with an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay and relax. The prices are very reasonable, and the desserts are out of this world! We'll definitely be coming back again and again!

I had the Nutella hazelnut latte and I wanted to love it but unfortunately did not... it's not that…read moreit was terrible but maybe it just wasn't the flavor for me. However the service was so amazing that I would def come back to give it another chance as they have multiple options! Good ambiance and great service is always enough for me to give a spot another chance!

Saw a TikTok video that they offered coffee flights and immediately got in the car and tried one…read more You can pick any four beverages except the hot ones and the boba ones I believe. We got the ube latte, brown sugar shaken espresso, Cinnabon latte and caramel apple cider. This is definitely one of those things you should share with someone alongside some snacks or else you're leaving shaking My favorite was the Cinnabon latte, it was a bit sweet but a unique flavor! They also had a cute vendor in the back selling some plushies!

Stopped into Better Daze, a cool coffee house with a ton of personality and a great vibe…read more Food/Drink: My wife had a cold brew with pumpkin cold foam, while I went for the strawberry oolong with passionfruit jelly boba tea. Both drinks were excellent -- flavorful, refreshing, and really well put together. Service: Jess and Sol/Soul (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong) were awesome! Super kind and welcoming. Their energy added to the overall experience in the best way. Aesthetic: The space is really pretty, with a somewhat gothic vibe balanced by a fun and uplifting positive message wall. It feels unique and full of character, making it a great spot to hang out

The young women who provided me with service in the morning last week, one was very rude and not…read morehelpful when I asked questions. There was no one in there but me client wise and she seemed to be in a rush to get me outta there. Although the coffee was good and the arepa with cheese, I will not be returning. She didn't greet me when I walked in, didn't say thank you when I paid, and didn't smile not once. I asked questions about items and her answers were short and dry and non descriptive, I wanted to order a couple things but without proper description or understanding I figured why bother investing my money into this business.

CR Bakery is a great addition to the area! Offering a ton of options for both sweet and savory…read morepastries and breads. Everything is baked fresh in-house. The strawberry mousse cake is delicious!! I ordered one for Thanksgiving AND Christmas. There's a small dining area if you're looking to stay a while to enjoy your items, or the friendly team can pack them to go!

I wish there was a 4.5 star option. I'll start with the good stuff- it's big. There is a lot of…read morespace to sit. There's space to wait for your order too- so if it's cold or raining, there's room for you. They're open 7a-7p which is great. It was busy when I ran in today around 12:45p on a Sunday and that's always a good sign. It looks clean and the drinks I saw looked appetizing. The food menu sounds fantastic. The guy who helped me with my order was super nice. But I actually went in there on the hunt for something specific. It's the 2nd time I went in since they moved to the space across the street from where they were. The first time I stopped in quickly and saw they had what I was looking for but very few so I didn't buy anything. l had done a very difficult and time intensive Google search for Macaron Cafe macarons. They wholesale out of NYC and they're the best macarons ever. There are probably 6-7 places in Ridgewood that sell macarons, some that make them fresh baked. And none are as good as the ones from Macaron Cafe. Pre-covid I could find them locally pretty easily. But now, it's really hard. Most of the places that sell them put up a menu of the flavors that's very easily identifiable, and they carry the full line. By googling a photo of the menu I was able to find them in Fort Lee and American Dream and those are both too far. I'd gone into every single place that sells macarons in downtown Ridgewood except RCC and none of them have them. I finally made it into Ridgewood when RCC is open (we usually end up in Ridgewood after dinner and they're closed) and imagine my joy in seeing the macarons there. I can tell it's them instantly. Except - they only have like eight of the flavors! They don't advertise them. They don't have the menu up either, so they only way I could tell there might be a chance of them being there was an old photo of their counter from Yelp or Google. So, I didn't have any drinks or food. I just bought some macarons. And I would've bought more except that they didn't really have the flavors I wanted. There are generally around 28-32 flavors and they change/add/take away every few months/holidays, etc. My knocking a star is ONLY for the lack of flavors of these amazing macarons and only having a tease amount of flavors of them. And they should advertise their baked goods/desserts better, like in photos on instagram. They don't post enough of all their food. I had to just take a chance and come in from an old photo. I know I don't want to have to drive to American Dream mall for these macarons. And I know the girls behind me in line today were talking about how they came in for tiramisu.

Ridgewood Coffee Company 133 E. Ridgewood Ave…read more Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Almond Joy This specialty latte served on the rocks has coconut and almond making it taste identical to the classic candy bar; be sure to stir the latte for maximum flavor. Although this was a tasty beverage, a fun size almond joy at the top would have been a nice touch. #ridgewoodcoffeecompany #almondjoy

During the week early morning Forum coffee at Little Falls it is my favorite place to grab coffee…read moreand have great conversations with the Barista Emily B. ,she always makes my day better with her kindness . Coffee it's always amazing. Thank you

The French toast latte was AMAZING - I regret only getting a small! It is on the sweeter side for…read morethose who don't prefer sweet drinks! Cafe was so cute & aesthetic inside! Friendly staff they recommended to get the French toast latte! Can't wait to go back & try more of their specialty lattes. It is street parking - I thought there was parking in the back but I believe the signs only said for tenants. I didn't find any problems finding parking in front of the cafe on a Friday afternoon!

absolutely loved everything about Rey Sol -- this place is an absolute must-visit if you're looking…read morefor a cozy café with amazing food, drinks, and genuinely welcoming service. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. Even though the space is small, it's thoughtfully designed and very comfortable, making it the perfect place to slow down for a bit. I ended up staying for quite a while drawing and reading because it felt so relaxing and peaceful. I ordered the ham and queso croissant, and it was incredible. The croissant itself was perfectly flaky and buttery with a savory richness that made every bite satisfying. The pesto paired with it beautifully and added even more flavor without overpowering it. Everything tasted fresh and carefully made. I also got the s'mores coffee, which was just as impressive as the food. It was delicious, smooth, and balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness. Presentation-wise, it was honestly stunning -- so pretty that I almost didn't want to drink it. One of the best parts of the experience was the staff. The women working there were so kind, attentive, and welcoming. They were quick and efficient while still taking the time to talk with customers and create a friendly environment. I never felt rushed while ordering or sitting there, which made the experience even better. It's rare to find a café that combines great food, beautiful drinks, and such thoughtful customer service so effortlessly. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending Rey Sol to friends.

Terrible customer service. They have a new sign basically saying if you don't like it too bad!!!read more