A Warm, Authentic Gem You'll Fall in Love With My fiancée, Likseva, and I stopped in tonight on our way back to Brooklyn and it instantly became one of those special finds you never forget. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with kindness and warmth by the owner, a lovely Montenegrin-Albanian woman who runs this restaurant with genuine pride and heart. You can feel her touch in everything, from the cozy lighting to the soft music playing in the background. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Every bite was layered with flavor, balance, and soul. You can tell this is real Mediterranean cuisine, made by someone who truly loves what she does. The staff was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was calm and comforting, and everything about the evening felt genuine. This is more than a restaurant. It's a place built on tradition, care, and love. Likseva and I will absolutely be coming back soon to visit the owner again and enjoy another beautiful dinner together. As a Marine Corps Colonel who has traveled and dined all over the world, I can say that Cafe Latte is a place that stands out in every way. Highly recommended. #CafeLatte #StatenIsland #MediterraneanCuisine #HiddenGem #MarineCorpsColonelApproved #BrooklynToStatenIsland #AlbanianHospitality #MontenegrinSpirit #LiksevaAndMark "Me zemër e me shpirt" - with heart and soul read more

Café Latté - Beautiful atmosphere - Modern European Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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A very nice lunch at the adorable Cafe Latte in Dongan Hills, on a side street just off Hylan Blvd. We both had paninis: the grilled chicken (with lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese & pesto vinaigrette) and the Mediterranean (grilled chicken with spinach, grilled vegetables & goat cheese). The service was great and they also have outdoor space. read more

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5 Star for food and services. The Spanish Burek the best on the island, haven't had a better Burek

I got a chicken wrap it was very delicious. The lounge looked pretty chill to dine in. My order was for take out. Looking forward to trying other food from here bc I wasn't expecting such an amazing sandwich. The customer service was amazing as well! read more

Went there twice so far. The first time I had a hamburger that was tasty and came with delicious fries. The second time I wanted the cavatelli with broccoli-rabe but they were out of it. I settled on the rigatoni bolognese and it was real good. My wife had spaghetti and spinach she loved it. My daughter had grilled chicken sandwich with Mozzarella and peppers Everything was good. read more

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I gotta give this place 5 stars for the portobello shrimp appetizer alone. Flavor was fantastic and the portobello tasted incredibly fresh. Would definitely recommend. Also tried their octopus which was tasty, if slightly on the chewier side. All in all, one of the better places on Hylan Blvd to eat. read more

Grilled chicken panini was delicious, so flavorful, I added some of the house made olive spread which made it even better. Everything seemed cooked to order. Owner came to check on us and make sure we were happy with everything-we were! Definitely recommend! read more

One of my favorite restaurants on the island! They have amazing food and great service, all at an extremely reasonable price. My favorites are the fried calamari, skirt steak, and creamy saganaki. They also have delicious homemade iced tea that will quench your thirst on a hot summer day. And it's even better when enjoyed on their cozy outdoor patio. The service here is always great as well, they check up on you but don't bother you too much. And I always see the owner walking around to introduce himself and thank the patrons. It's a very cozy spot and everyone acts like one big family. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed! read more

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This cozy little place in Staten Island is the DEFINITION of "Good Restaurant". We were cold, hungry, exhausted visiting Staten Island during COVID from across the river to make the best out of exploring new places in a winter day. We wished to taste food locally, before going back home. We called several places, frozen, but none of them had outdoor dinning. Then, Cafe Latte magically said yes! It turned out they had such a LOVELY outdoor dining area: fully heated, pretty, interesting, even a bit romantic. The enormous portion of every single dish they served shows their Staten Island hospitality. I don't remember the names of the dishes anymore but everything served is delicious and elegant with a surprising twist. Our waiter was so friendly, professional, observant, thoughtful, generous, that alone makes this place a 5 star destination. We lingered until it became too late, simply became we like to hang out there. And we'd like to go back to Staten Island because of Cafe Latte, a place with a simple name yet 5 star hospitality! read more

Café Latté is really cool. Great menu, Great atmosphere, Great service, and Great friends! Village Salad was really amazing, I have tried number of things here and Village Salad is my favorite by far. Staff are super pleasant and service is really swift. Happy Café Latté customer every time. read more

If you're looking for some authentic Mediterranean cuisine, this is definitely the place to go. The food and environment is absolutely outstanding, the service is fast and each waiter is very friendly. Eating this food makes you feel as if you're eating a home-cooked meal, you could say it was almost comforting. PLUS, the background music they play is always phenomenal. Best Mediterranean on the island read more

This cute little joint is a hidden gem, too close to Hylan to be noticed for it's class and too far to be noticed on the drive by. Then there's the name which may mislead passerbys to think they will be getting muffins and lattes ala starbucks, when in fact it's a pretty full European menu. Perfectly grilled meat on the pleskavica (Balkan Hamburger). Good coffee. Amazing beef liver! My one complaint is I wish I could get a salad with an entree sometimes instead of fries. You can order a salad and they're good but really entree size and then we're talking $25 for more food than i need for lunch. But aside from that, the pricing is excellent for generous portions if not as inexpensive as Alba down the street with similar fare. I guess, the price differential is for "atmosphere." It's a beautiful space and the staff is very professional. Fair warning to tourists, the Albanian guys at the bard will stare at you for a few awkward seconds when you walk in and they wonder why you are there but then they go back to shouting at each other about soccer in English, Albanian and Serbo-Croatian while dance music blares in the background. read more

The waitress was reluctant to tend to us. The place seemed like an Albanian front for other possible under the table business. There were men going in and out but nobody else ordering food or drinks. The chicken dish had two pieces of dark hair in it. It was gross to see how unsanitary their cook could be with food preparation. read more

I have been here several times. The first time was a bit of a random try as it is in a bit of a tough to see spot. But such a happy accident. Went later on in the day on a Sunday and have to say, felt like was walking into a spot in Europe. Small, (until i realized they have an upstairs were there were a bunch of guys watching a soccer match and yelling at the tv) - def continued the European vibe. The fist time we only had coffee (excellent BTW) and crepes w/nutella - soooo good.. reminded me of grandma. Also they were not in a rush to get us out... we lingered over coffee and were deep in conversation without being rushed. The 2nd time we had lunch - we had the grilled Octopus which was amazing - not rubbery at all - they obviously buy the Portuguese / European because it was delicious. Fried Calamari - also really good and the Olive Tapenade with pita dipping bread. - excellent. Have been back for the crepes and nutella a few times after dinner! Overall - i have nothing bad to say - great quality food @ good prices, good service and very cozy. Go check it out before it's impossible to get into!! read more

I cannot say that I *love* many spots on Hylan Blvd, but I love this place! They have a great atmosphere with nice music. The owner is an awesome guy who makes everyone feel at home! I usually come here to work during the day (and they make me feel right at home) or for drinks with friends after work It helps that the food is awesome (I haven't tried anything that I didn't like). read more

Cafe Latte hosted a happy hour for our engagement and did a fantastic job. We closed the Cafe for this private event and ordered their catered food and opened the bar for drinks. The waitstaff was excellent, attentive and provided superior service. The food was excellent and received many positive compliments from the guests. We had beef, seafood and vegetables, in addition to their appetizers of dips and fresh breads. The food has variety and is special (not typical, it's the stuff you do not cook yourself). I would definitely repeat booking a special event in the future. Finally, the coffee, espresso and cappuccino are all very high quality. They will go well with any desserts but especially European and Middle Eastern cuisine. read more

This place is absolutely delicious! Had the shrimp Appetizer and chicken latte.. so good!!

This place is a hidden gem. it's on the side of the street but it makes up in beautiful Decour and very cozy atmosphere. They have very good coffee cappuccino's and their food is delicious. My wife and I tried the fried cheese, I think it was called saganaki cheese. Will be back for more! read more

Café Latté - Saganaki Cheese ...Delish - Modern European Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Wow. So I don't usually write a review after only one visit to a restaurant, but this is a special case. First, a moment of silence for the lobster that I just inhaled. He died for a good cause... And was yummy! I ordered the lobster ravioli (under $14) for lunch today. Had a cappuccino while I waited. The ravioli was perfect. I couldn't possibly imagine any way to improve this meal. There was a good amount of meat in there, too, which is something I always worry about when ordering things like this. And the sauce!!!! Thank god for the bread... Dipping the bread in the leftover sauce is less weird than drinking it... Which may be frowned upon in many social situations... But you just can't throw away a drop of the sauce. So... Carb out, my friends (and there's a ton of bread with the meal which is served warm, soft, and wonderful). Walking into the restaurant was a bit like walking into someone's living room uninvited... Good and bad. Good, because the decor is nice, cozy, clean. Bad, because the people in the place immediately ceased the conversation and stared at me, as if to say, "who are you?" I had expected this, however, as it was mentioned by a previous review. Oh, that cappuccino was great as well. I'll definitely be back. Maybe for dinner, or drinks and dessert. read more

Great service , excellent food what more can you ask for ? This is my first time trying this style of food and I can say I'm a huge huge fan. 5 stars read more

Excellent Balkan food they had these little beef sausages that were so tasty if in Staten island I highly recommend you check out this place two thumbs up read more

Awesome. Great place to eat the owner is so sweet. An chef is unbelievable exquisite food was the best I've ever had coming back with all my friends the view atmosphere breathtaking read more

Café Latté - the interior of a restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Best place on this side of the island!!! They never disappoint me!! Had their salads, appetizers & sandwiches!! Amazing! Great service! Great staff!. I would come back and recommend ppl to try it! read more

Café Latté - Best salad ever!! This place has great food - Modern European Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Sweets and food here suck! However their lattes, coffee and cappuccinos are so good! Must try their coffee!

Went to cafe latte for lunch yesterday with my friend,I had a great experience For app we shared grilled octopus it was amazing then we had mix grill for two it was so much food we couldn't even finish it n trust me we can eat..I wanted to have creepes with Nutella n strawberrys wich Paulina recommend it but I didn't have no more room but deff will next time:) the wait staff very attentive great experience..thank you cafe latte I will see u soon :)) read more

Café Latté - Great food.service ok - Modern European Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Really cool place Great food (Mediterranean mostly) But above all great hospitality. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate and please. We frequently go there after work and we were never disappointed. Place is also great for private venues. read more

Cute little french cafe in the middle of Staten island off of hyland blvd. Open till late. Only thing is they don't have almond milk or half & half only whole milk. We ordered Nutella crepe and tea read more

I work near latte this place is so good every time i whent the food its delicious just perfect

Went to café latte today. Tried to go for lunch. Since I only have an hour for lunch as I walked into the restaurant with two of my friends we asked would we be able to be seated and out within the hour. We were looked at like we had several heads and the waiter seem to not understand what we were saying. Our friend had warned us that she had tried to eat lunch there and the service was not good. There was a gentleman who appeared to be a chef he told us it depends what you're going to eat. We replied salads. He said sure sure have a seat. We sat down we waited about five minutes we weren't even served water at that point. What I assumed was the waiter was standing by the bar looking through papers not even at acknowledging us. We agreed, let's give them two more minutes and then we'll go somewhere else. We gave them three more minutes and we left the restaurant. We went across the street to Pasticceria Bruno we were served a delicious lunch and out in 45 minutes. read more

Love the staff, the coffee, the food and the atmosphere! I stopped by one day to get a cappuccino and the coffee and milk were so fresh and delicious that I started coming back every week when I was in the area. The owners and staff are all so welcoming and kind and made me want to come back for food...and I'm so glad I did! It's modern European/Mediterranean focused food and it's interesting but light. For appetizers, I love love the calamari. It's the perfect texture (not rubbery with a light crust) and the sauce is awesome. It's not a classic heavy tomato-ey marinara it's a fresher, lighter tomato sauce that's spiced well and makes me never want to eat calamari with traditional marinara again. The lobster ravioli is my personal favorite dish. It's absolutely amazing because it doesn't taste fishy or like fake/frozen seafood and the pink sauce it's in is creamy and the perfect mix of salty and sweet. My bf's favorite dish is the tortellini Alfredo with shrimp- it's a lot of food and the cream sauce tastes like its homemade, not from a jar, which is so noticeable with Alfredo sauce. I also love the village salad and cafe latte salad because they're simple ingredients but ALWAYS fresh vegetables and super fresh cheese and yummy dressings--the strawberry dressing on the cafe latte salad is especially good (I get a light amount of dressing). And finally, I recommend the grilled skirt steak. Whatever they marinate it with is so good and honestly it's an amazing price for the dish you get. read more

Just stopped by for a quick espresso and a glass of water mid-afternoon on Columbus Day. Hidden spot on Cromwell Ave and Hylan. Nice and quiet. Intimate and cozy atmosphere. Will come back to try food. Potential for romance. read more

Excellent quality on everything. The food is fresh, properly prepared and a great value for the price. A beautiful-peaceful and relaxing place. I highly recommend it! read more

Was there for dinner tonight. Amaaaazing. We started with the Village salad - delicious and more than enough for the three of us (2 adults and a child). My daughter got grilled chicken kabobs with French fries - the chicken was juicy and flavorful. My husband and I had the branzino with veggies. Sooo delicious! I'm somewhat picky about my fish but this was cooked perfectly. The veggies were delicious. The bread was nice and hot and was perfect to scoop up all of the juices off the plate. Service was great and quick. Our young lady was very sweet and attentive to whatever we needed. The people at the bar do turn around to look at you when you walk in but I think they're trying to figure out if they know you since it's a family-owned place. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place is awesome. Best grilled calamari I've ever had. Pita bread off the chart. Amazing salads. Good service. Hidden gem for sure. Sweet and simple. read more

Great place. One of the freshest meals on Staten Island. Also used them for catering a few times. Can not go wrong. Do mistake this for a coffee shop, they have a good selection of entres. Village salad is amazing, they use high quality feta. read more

There food is really good,well priced good portions Ive eaten there many times, great service. i always go back for more. They great you when you come in make sure your satisfied after you have eaten make sure your leaving happy. Its my kind of place read more

This place is amazing they have the best octopus! Great service and great food. And who like Mediterranean they have excellent choices

Really enjoyed the experience. The village salad is my favorite. Very nice interior and it was clean! Waiter was super nice and quick. Overall, I most likely would go back again and oh the coffee was amazing read more

Definitely my go to restaurant! Great food and for someone with a sweet tooth, Cafe Latte has wonderful desserts. The service makes you feel very comfortable making you want to stay longer. See you again Café Latté! read more

I've always seen this place off Hylan but never went in for some reason until my friend told me how her parents always go. This has become one of my favorite places. The food here is SO FRESH! If you love European food definitely go here. I recommend the salads, pasta, and seafood. The coffee is amazing as well :) read more