Great coffee and food! Everything is always fresh and…read moredelicious! It's so convenient being in the lobby of my Urby apt. They also have a nice seating area to enjoy your food!

Food service atmosphere we're all perfect. Great servers and kind attitudes. Made it worthwhile…read more I'll go back when in town again.

Was there ever a Cafe 1668 in Stapleton in the early teens? I can't believe this isn't a mistake as…read morethere was such a place I think on Greenwich St in Tribeca. The photos look like they could be from there, but maybe way back in the most vital days of NYC Stapleton was on the map with such a trendy place. One can only hope someone has such a vision and starts something like this here! What an inspiration. Meanwhile for now this remains a mystery, perhaps an homage to a bygone era, or just a fantasy. We will never know.

The coffee is good and the sheep are cute - Kaffe 1668 is an ideal location to sit down with some…read moremood lighting, enjoy some good tunes, and read a book. Setting (5/5): the interior of this place is simple and chic with a focus on sheep. There is a good amount of seating and tables that can fit four comfortably. If you need chill study vibes, I would definitely check this place out. Drinks (5/5): I got the mocha and really enjoyed it! It had a rich, but not too sweet chocolate taste and it wasn't bitter. The little latte design on top was also a nice touch. And I think that summary of their coffee being rich and slightly sweet is reflective of their other drinks too (my friend got the Americano and agreed that it had a natural sweet taste too it). Also I will say their music choices are great and it's not too noisy here so you can have a nice chat or really dive deep into a book or email here.

I want to come back to review this place when I've given it more thought…read more ETG's as magnificent as they come when it comes to community resources -- nice tea selection and a well-curated bookstore -- check out their events / sign up to the newsletter!

I'm in love with used bookstores, and so glad that I was introduced to this gem!…read more Not going to lie - I didn't expect to find a business like this in Staten Island, but I'm glad this borough continues to surprise me in all good ways. I'd expect to see this bookstore cafe in somewhere like in Ogunquit, Burlington, Bar Harbor, Austin, or Asheville? Super cute place with an interesting, eclectic selection of used books. They have a little coffee shop/cafe at the front - and there's an area where they have talks and live music on certain days. The people who work there are so incredibly friendly and helpful. I think there's a cute little outdoor area, but it was closed last time I visited. Hope to drop by here next time I'm in Staten Island!

Best Coffee Shop 117 Water Street…read moreStaten Island, NY "Looking for a little tea (coffee) and sympathy? Or just plain good abundant servings? Best Coffee Shop is a little piece of HEAVEN on Staten Island, located 5 min from the SI Ferry on Water St, off Bay St.. Family owned and operated with TLC+. Excellent homemade soups and some fabu Greek specialties. You will become addicted to the family atmosphere & attention to detail. The family owned and operated business has a feeling of welcoming you into their home dining room. Prices are low to modest and the homemade apple turnovers & cheescake is to die for! The coffee is very delicous here, never burned and always super fresh! Maria & Manny are your hosts! Visit between 7am-5pm Mondays to Saturdays. To quote co-owner Maria, " We cook the way WE love to eat, with love & abundance". ***** Best Coffee Shop ***** 117 Water Street, Staten Island, NY (across from Stapleton Library & Park, near Bay St. 5 min from SI Ferry)"

I love Greek food and was told these guys made some excellent dishes! I was told right, and have…read morebeen enjoying their food ever since! They make ALL their dishes in a delicious, fresh and delightful manner! I love this joint!!!!!

This coffee concept is in the elite status FARM (Panamanian Farm to be exact) to cup concept with…read morethis family it's an experience you don't want to miss. I've had a variety of their delicious blends and am sooooo excited to see them open up their first cafe location in Staten Island. So excited to see them grow. The service was fast and unique they offer a variety of milks and flavors. The location is in an amazing co working space that seats a decent amount of people.

From the owner: Sandela Coffee is a premium specialty coffee wholesaler and café located in Staten Island, New…read moreYork, proudly sourcing high-quality organic coffee beans directly from the highlands of Panama. We offer a unique selection of roasted and raw beans including Geisha, Red Pacamara, Caturra, Arabica, and Yellow Catuai, known for their exceptional flavor and aroma. At our Sandela Coffee Shop at 4 Minthorne Street, you can enjoy expertly brewed coffee in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a café owner, a retailer, or a passionate coffee drinker, Sandela Coffee delivers freshness, sustainability, and excellence in every cup. Visit us to taste the difference and learn the story behind every bean.

The perfect blend between a coffee shop and a diner/food court vibe. You order at the counter and…read moretake a number to your seating. The order is brought out to you but that is the only table service you receive. You collect your own napkins and utensils from the station located near the restroom, and you toss out your trash. PROS: - no stairs, easy entrance for those who use walkers, wheel chairs, strollers, etc. - expansive menu including hot food options, milkshakes, etc. (more than just a coffee shop menu) - cool vibe, antique decor, string lighting and variety of heights for seating options (high top tables, standard tables, couches, etc) - amazing bakery selection including novelty cakes; authentic and professional CONS: - sometimes lacks available seating, especially on weekends - sometimes lacks available parking, especially on weekends - could use better ongoing table clean up My go to drink is the iced toffee coffee. My go to breakfast is the yogurt & honey which is a generous portion. I also enjoy the potato peppers & eggs. For lunch they have an expansive salad menu. I really enjoy the Mediterranean salad (which used to be called the Israeli salad). This is a family friendly establishment. Always fun to take a stroll through the antique store which you can access from the dining establishment.

I stopped by and placed a mobile order for a tea and an apple turnover. After waiting for a bit at…read morethe pick-up location, I finally got someone's attention to help me. One of the servers let me know they didn't have any apple turnovers, so they gave me an apple puff pastry. Imagine my surprise when I got to my seat to find that it was completely hollow, not a single apple in sight! So I went back to the counter to let them know. The servers were very kind and took pictures to let their boss know, and gave me an apple fritter instead. I guess third times the charm, because that was very tasty. We stayed at our table for a while, and it got very busy. Some of my friends waited a long time for their food to be ready, but everything did taste good. I'll probably go back and hopefully have a better experience with ordering my food, because I really did enjoy the energy and everything I tried.

Very good shop. Wide variety of coffee, even wider variety of pastries. Acute little area to sit…read more Service was excellent. I want to go back and sit down and eat some cheese danishes.

I've been coming to the sweet shop bakery for a year now and can't say enough about this little…read morecozy bakery. My personal happy place to come and enjoy one of my many favorites, toasted brick oven rolls with butter and a tall hazel nut latte. Always enjoy their tasty Italian breads made right there on the premises, as well as all their pastries and cakes. Customer services is top notch and the music is great. I ordered my daughters bridal shower cookies and everyone enjoyed them. I look forward to going to the sweet shop on weekends, never disappointed. If you're in the neighborhood come in and enjoy the coffee of the day and try their breads, and assorted pastries. Thank you, Sweet Shop Bakery Maria

After a walk-in the park with my family, we stopped in and had coffee and tea. We also had a bagel…read morewith cream cheese and a chocolate chip muffin. Very welcoming.

Love their coffee flavors and options! Lots of menu options too like waffles. Next time I'd love to…read moretry them. Today we got an iced latte and a reeses puff coffee, made as decaf. Asked for less sweet on the reeses which they were able to accommodate. Very reasonable prices and the come in many sizes.

You'd never know from how unassuming it is from the outside, but what a great place! You've got to…read moregive them a try. This was our first time and we tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, the KOVA Breakfast, and spicy fries. We both asked for our eggs to be cooked medium and they were probably the closest to over medium we've ever received at a restaurant! Most of the time, they end up coming out over easy, so this shows their attention to detail. The food was absolutely delicious. We also tried an iced matcha and iced lavender mocha coffee, both of which were very good. The inside of this place is very clean and chic. I also enjoyed the coffee-shop-type background music they play. We are not from the area, but if we are back in the area, we will definitely be stopping by for another visit.

Nice concept but too expensive for what it is. I got a $7 latte. It was ok. Not better than the one…read moreI get for $3.50 at my neighborhood store. Croissants were massive. They had a lot of cream inside and outside. They were a bit bigger than normal and to me, looked more like cakes than croissants. I got the chocolate and strawberry flavors (my kids tried them and liked them - I couldn't, gluten allergy:( ). The kids couldn't finish them and just had half. The cost of a croissant- close to $10 each! The place was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and I liked that Turkish tea gets served on a tiny Persian rug. With that said, I can't get past the price tag. I just think it is way too expensive for what it is.

Excellent place. I really hope they stick around. The cortado hit the spot and my wife and I loved…read morethe affogatos. Service was excellent. I love how spacious the vibe is. Go. It's worth it.

I took some days to let my experience simmer and truly give you a fair take on this cafe…read more I was there on a Saturday for a late breakfast date with my wife-it was on what seemed not too busy Memorial Day weekend. As my wife and I entered the cafe, we were exposed to the beautifully exposed brick, the warmth of wood all around and well appointed finishing touches. The coffee bar was gorgeous and the ambience was warm and inviting (big ++ on the games on the shelf). Both rooms were nicely decorated with lots of space (they also have a patio) definitely a 5 out of 5 on the decor and look! Our order consisted of the Ultimate sandwich for me-it was really delicious sausage, bacon, arugula, runny-egg w/ Aioli on a brioche bun that was buttery, it was well balanced with lots of flavor, paired with their drip coffee (reg cup of coffee) which was an about 6oz cup...they call it a large as stated on their menu but feels more like a small cup (by the way, surcharge on the bit of milk which they pour in). Coffee was smooth but small and no refills-kind of had my head scratching, but it is a cafe I guess that is the norm. My wife had the breakfast plate (scrambled eggs, homes fries and sausage. Home fries were very crunchy and flavorful, sausage had tons of flavor as well , the egg was season well, but the plate came with no bread of any kind, I wish they would pair it with a baked good to tie it all together. She tried their iced Tiramisu latte but it was under-whelming-sorry guys but it did lacked flavor for a specialty item, it seemed to only have chocolate syrup-nothing really that would say Tiramisu, like cold foam, no cinnamon, not even the cookie that is on their Insta account. Food overall was a 4 out of 5 only because of the coffee was subpar. The service, and here is where I think they really need help. If you are in the service industry, you really need to bring your game with every customer that comes through your doors, not just your regulars. Your service and attention to detail will bring the whole experience to another level. Unfortunately, from the bar, to the servers, they lacked skills that comes with experience. **Tips-train staff to be hospitable , and don't surcharge items (increase the price by buck or 2 to even out the cost). Would I give it another try-yes, would I recommend-yes.