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    Boathouse Cafe

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Liz R.

    My new favorite spot. Such a wonderful place to come and relax work out if you have kids also great spot great coffee yummy ice cream.

    Decaf iced latte with vanilla
    Joanne T.

    Cute spot located in the park. Stopped in to grab coffee and was surprised with how delicious it was! They have a variety of flavors to pick from and a good selection of things to snack on. Great indoor/outdoor seating. Will absolutely be back again.

    Chai latte
    Kimberly G.

    Cute little cafe full of snacks, drinks, and a variety of prepared food items. I enjoyed sitting on the patio with my pup. Staff was nice. Definitely fun to enjoy on a pretty day!

    Ice cream
    MengYao L.

    The staff was very friendly and the interior design is nice place to take a break after going to the park. We order the strawberry ice cream and mint chocolate chip, which were both great. We also order an iced latte with oat milk which was great.

    Outside seating area. Such a beautiful view, right?
    Sarah K.

    Randomly found this place when I searched for coffee while at a nearby park (Kingsland Park). This cafe was literally in the middle of a park. What an awesome location! After getting your goodies, you can sit inside or outside by the water or even walk around the park. **In a rush? Skip to the end for my tips.** They have drinks, various coffee drinks, ice cream, savory food, and baked goods. There's something for everyone. I got an iced latte with a sugar free caramel flavor shot and it was refreshing and delicious. Then, I enjoyed the nice weather and sunshine in the outdoor seating area with a book with my dog. The previous Yelp review I read stated that they gave out dog biscuits, but none was offered. :( Now, I have a place to come to when the weather is nice - for a sweet treat and beautiful views. If you are contemplating about stopping by, I recommend that you do! Tips: -There's plenty of parking! -If it's your first time coming here, it is a bit confusing because you are driving into a park, but the road will eventually bring you to the cafe. -There are 2 entrances. When I was there, they had both doors open because it was so nice. There's a back and front entrance. Back entrance leads to the outside seating area. -When it's nice, sit outside. Such a beautiful view! -I was able to bring my dog in with me when I went in to order. -If your order takes a bit to prepare, they will bring it out to you.

    The front of the cafe
    Ashley F.

    Great outdoor area to relax with a tasty hot chai latte and/or kosher hot dog. Surrouded by a park and a tiny lake. Bring your dog. Service was good. Cheery employees. I didn't try it but their coffee cake looked mighty fine. I would come back!

    Cookie
    Trisha S.

    So soo beautiful area!! Had a coffee run here on a sunday and the vibe was wonderful, park, lake, crowd, ambiance inside and outside the cafe, everything was nice except the coffee or food lol. It wasnt bad but it wasnt good either. We had cappuccino and chicken ceaser panini and both were average I would say. Oh ya the cookie was good, so i guess if you are good with the average coffee, you can pick your coffee and cookie and roam around the park for an hour.. actually i would rather go to this park area with my own food and have a picnic!!

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    6 months ago

    Just a very pleasant place to spend some time. The serving staff are very friendly and efficient. Fun place!

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    2 years ago

    Great coffee and excellent menu. The service is always on point. Love relaxing here with my pup on a nice spring or summer day.

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    Only got iced lattes here and they're pretty good. Just note that it's inside a park. Also has a nice water view too.

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    Love the staff here. Fast, friendly and engaging. Got ice cream and chai latte. They have one of the best chai lattes around!

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    Ask the Community - Boathouse Cafe

    Is this the kind of cafe where you could bring in a laptop and get some work done?

    Yes, you can definitely bring your laptop and work in The Boathouse Cafe. I’ve done exactly that many times.

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    Qahwah House

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    (84 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I had a great experience at Qahwah House. It is a nice place to gather with friends or family for a…read morecasual small treat and tea. They are open late which is great! I shared a tea with a friend- these are dark and rich so the honey helped to sweeten it up. I would recommend stopping by if you're looking for a cafe in the area!

    I was absolutely letdown by my visit to Qahwah House last night. The service is actually the…read morestrongest point; the staff is very friendly and patient. Since Yemeni coffee and tea options aren't common for everyone, they take the time to explain the menu and answer questions, which I really appreciated. However, the Adeni Chai was the only saving grace of the visit. It was flavorful and well made, but the coffee was a massive disappointment. I tried the Jubani after the staff described it as a delicious light-roasted coffee packed with caffeine, but in reality, it tasted like bland cardamom water with absolutely no coffee flavor or body. It felt like I was just drinking hot spiced water. The atmosphere was also a major issue as there was no seating available whatsoever. The crowd was mostly of Middle Eastern descent and many were incredibly rude; people will bump right into you and not say a word. Even worse was the way some customers spoke to the workers, it was absolutely deplorable. Honestly, who raised you? It was uncomfortable to witness. The dessert selection was even worse. Most of what we ordered felt stale and old. The only thing worth eating was the bubble dessert with cheese because they actually toast it. We tried both the pistachio milk cake and the pistachio dream cake, and neither was impressive. The khattafi in the pistachio dream was the biggest letdown; it was so stale and bland I can't believe they actually put it out to sell when it was clearly weeks if not months old. The basboosa was also a disappointment, as it was a very small square of semolina cake for almost $5. Overall, It is not a good place for coffee or desserts, so if you do go, stick strictly to the Adeni chai.

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    Left to right : Caramel Chocolate cake, Pistachio cake, Cream cheese filled pastry, Adeni Chai pot
    Left to right : Caramel Chocolate cake, Pistachio cake, Cream cheese filled pastry, Adeni Chai pot
    Qahwah House

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    El Coqui Cafe

    El Coqui Cafe

    4.6
    (50 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I finally visited this spot which was much needed in the area…read more I want to start with the staff. Super friendly! I ordered the 'Coquito iced latte', a guava & queso pastry, and a 'Coquito Tres Leches'...all 'To Go'. Let me just start by saying that the 'Tres Leches Coquito' should be Illegal of how Good it is. The quesito & guava pastry is right behind it of how yummy it is. They DONT skimp on the ingredients. I've never had a quesito & guava pastry so nicely stuffed with a perfect balance of guava and queso. My Message to the owner, "Te La Comiste Papi!"

    The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided great service from start to finish. The food was…read moredelicious overall, and I also enjoyed both the latte and the strawberry smoothie. They were fresh, flavorful, and paired nicely with the meal. The reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 5 is that, while everything was good, nothing really stood out as exceptional or memorable. I've had better chicken empanadas and alcapurrias at other places, so these didn't quite wow me the way I was hoping they would. They were still enjoyable, just not the best I've ever had. I placed my order to go because I wanted to enjoy lunch with my daughter, so I didn't spend much time inside the restaurant. From what I saw, though, the atmosphere seemed cozy, clean, and inviting--a nice spot to sit down, relax, enjoy a meal, or even get some work done while sipping on a coffee. One thing I really appreciate is having a Puerto Rican café right here in Clifton. It's always great to support local businesses, especially ones that bring authentic flavors and culture to the community. Places like this add character to the area and are worth supporting. Overall, it was a positive experience with good food, great drinks, and excellent customer service. While a few menu items didn't quite exceed my expectations, I would definitely come back to try other offerings. It's a local spot that deserves a visit, and I'd recommend giving it a try and spending some time dining in to enjoy the atmosphere for yourself.

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    El Coqui Cafe
    The San Sebastián sandwich
    The San Sebastián sandwich
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