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    Cheongsu

    3.8 (110 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Original Bingsu Matcha Cream Matcha Fromage
    Joy T.

    Desserts taste amazing, love the indoor decor particularly upstairs really matches the theme, service is great! Desserts are on the pricier side and they have a very small parking lot on the side of the building!

    Victor H.

    Came here for Free Wi-Fi and binsu. Didn't have Wi-Fi, and it was a disappointment. What coffee store does NOT have Wi-Fi?! The binsu was alright, and I had better elsewhere. The seats were uncomfortable as it was screaming for you to get out as soon as you are done with your food. Not enjoyable at all. Definitely not coming here in the future!

    Helen Z.

    We did not go upstairs, but the downstairs space is kind of small and cramped even on a weekday afternoon. You can order on a screen. We got an iced americano, the misugaru drink, and corn bingsoo. Everything was good but the bingsoo was a standout, possibly one of the best ones I've ever had despite not having mochi nor red bean. Texture and flavor were perfect and not too sweet. This place is pricey but I would come back and I want to try their other bingsoo too.

    Agnes P.

    Tea + confections and more. Crossing off another place on my list. Cheongsu in Fort Lee serves souffles, madeleines, matchas and several other items. I was incredibly intrigued by the Korean special set menu and had to get it! It comes with tea, madeleine, traditional Korean confectionery, jelly, dried seasonal fruit and candied chestnuts. I wish I have the opportunity to have this more often. I also tried their yuzu beverage. The pulp separates pretty quickly and sank in the bottom. With a filled glass, it wasn't easy to blend with the spritz. Since it was my first time, I asked a few questions and was told that they'd send a text message when it was ready. I recall reading that the soufflé takes 30 minutes to complete as well. Pro, it's great that the whole order was ready before 30 minutes; Con, the soufflé was under cooked. Also, since the food was ready sooner than anticipated, I wasn't able to retrieve the order on time and was "scolded" that they're not a table service type of establishment. 1, I'm fully aware I had to get my order myself. Unfortunately the call only reflected the main floor where the serving counter was. Not upstairs, not outside. 2. I should've been given grace since again, it was served earlier than anticipated. I also didn't get a text message that it was ready. There are lots of opportunities for improvement here, like an intercom of some sort outside and upstairs. I didn't see the upstairs so idk if it really needs it there. Since they're not a table service type of establishment, an automatic door would be great because everything had to be returned inside. Envision glasses on trays with other tablewares, full hands and the door.... Not to mention if someone was coming out from the inside. It's a disaster waiting to happen. Although I enjoyed everything because it was delicious, I didn't enjoy it to the fullest because of the one moment left a bad taste in my mouth.

    Danni F.

    Have been wanting to try this dessert bar for awhile and it is as good as it looks. There are plenty of parking lots and street parking around the area. The cafe itself can get crowded at times and some things may run out near the end of the day. It was a very elegant space and service was pretty fast. We got the traditional shaved ice, matcha latte, and peach refresher, and the dubai chewy cookie. My favorite was the chewy cookie, it was so good! The matcha was rich and flavorful, perfect blend with the milk. Shaved ice and peach drink were really good as well. I want to try some of their signature cheesecakes in the future but we loved everything here! The price was a bit high but for the quality of food we got, we would definitely come back!

    Marisa M.

    This place is so cute!! I was transported to another country. It's so zen upon entry. Seems like they have a parking lot adjacent which is nice. You order on one of the two kiosks. Then they call your number. The soufflés take 20-30min. They have tap water with ice if you ask. They have some outdoor tables too. And a bathroom. The cream brûlée matcha was so unique. I loved the crunchy top and watching them heat it up. The cream in it is rich and tastes very good with a dipped salted vanilla financier. We got an assortment of cookies. The standout was the Dubai matcha one. It had a kataifi in the center which made it crunch and on the outside a thin layer of chewy mochi, which was kind of floral tasting. For some reason it tasted like fruity pebbles even though that's not the flavor profile I was expecting. The soufflé was steaming hot, had red bean on the bottom and a ton of sesame on the top and inside as well. It wasn't strong in flavor and was light and fluffy. The green tea Madeleine was too dry and bitter for me. Some of the other cookies we had were on the dry side as well. Overall really unique place with lots of unique flavors. The drink was standout!

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    Jessica B.

    Cute dessert spot in Fort Lee, New Jersey! The place has a parking lot with a few spots but the ramp is located in an awkward spot so it can be difficult to turn in especially when there's people leaving and coming in too. My family and I came on a Sunday evening and it was kind of packed, especially since the outdoor garden and upstairs was closed. As a result, the employees usually limit the dine-in time and encourage people to refrain from taking larger tables when your party is smaller. The place has a warm, wood theme that makes it feel very cozy inside. Upon walking in, you can see a display models of all the desserts they have or you can use one of two kiosks to look at pictures and order! My sister wanted to get one of their signature desserts: souffle castellan or fromage. I wanted to try their madeleines, financier, and shaved ice. One thing we could agree on is no yakgwa. We're not a fan of the chewy, sweet flour dessert. We shared a Matcha Fromage, Black Sesame Madeline, and Salted Vanilla Financier. The Matcha Fromage was a bit overrated. It has a hard, dry texture but the matcha flavor made it bearable. Would not order again. The black sesame Madeline and Salted vanilla financier on the other hand were out of this world. Perfect taste and texture. Soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. My sister did not want the shaved ice and I could not finish it myself but honestly wished we got it instead of the fromage. Everyone in the room had a shaved ice on their table. Whether it was matcha or strawberry - they all looked sooo good! As for drinks, we ordered an iced creme brulee matcha latte and a vanilla latte. They messed up our order and gave us a plain iced creme brulee latte which has coffee in it! The barista was nice when we told her about what happened. She informed us she will make the correct drink, but that if we wanted we could keep the drink made in error. Luckily, my sister is a coffee drinker so she drank it and I drank the matcha one. They were good but the creme brulee too definitely makes it more sweet. The vanilla latte has a cute bear art on top but flavor wise, it's just like any regular vanilla latte. Would love to come back to try other drinks as well as the shaved ice! Hopefully, when the weather is nicer, the outdoor garden is open too! FYI - there is one unisex bathroom for customers right on the left when you enter.

    Jennifer A.

    There's parking outside and there's also outdoor seating space. When you go up the steps it's the first door in the front, not the door on the right hand side!!! Wow everything on the menu is a must try. We tried almost everything. My favorite were the drinks, I prefer the earl gray drink and cookie. This was a great spot to hit up before an American dream mall day! Definitely stop by and try one of everything! The potion for the cake was huge, thank god we only ordered one for the 3 of us. Need room to fit all the other goodies!

    Helen S.

    Came here to check out this dessert spot with authentic Korean elements and overall, it's definitely more of a vibe than a "must come for the dessert" kind of place. They do have their own parking lot, which is convenient, but just a heads up, it's pretty limited and fills up quickly. The interior space itself is really cute, with a cozy and aesthetic seating area that makes it a great spot for a casual coffee chat or even to sit and get some work done for an afternoon. Everything is very Instagram worthy, from the presentation to the interior. My friend and I ordered a dessert set, two strawberry matchas, and the matcha fromage. Out of everything in the set, I only really liked the financier. It was moist, lightly sweet, and honestly the only item I'd order again. The rest of the desserts were either too sweet or just didn't quite hit the mark for my taste. The drinks: mixing the matcha and the milk and just drinking the matcha itself was actually really good. It was deep, earthy, and high quality, but once the strawberry purée was mixed in, it became overwhelmingly sweet. I couldn't even finish it. The matcha fromage was decent, with soft layers of sponge cake, soft cream, chestnuts, and a dusting of matcha powder, but not something I'd specifically crave again. Overall, everything here is on the pricier side - total came down to almost $70 for everything pictured. The aesthetics and ambiance is definitely really great, but this spot is just worth a one time visit to try and I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

    Injeolmi Fromage
    Esther C.

    ambiance- 5/5 loved the concept of a traditional Korean dessert shop! The decor really delivered and it felt like I was in a mountaintop tea shop in Korea. It's $$ but you're also paying for the experience. Injeolmi formage 4/5 I'm not sure if it was just me, but the traditional roasted nutty flavor of injeolmi didn't stand out. The crumble on top just tasted like a sweet cobbler topped with cocoa dusting. I'm curious if the other formages(matcha, strawberry) better showcase their flavors

    Cheongsu Signature Set (Weekdays Only)
    Josephine C.

    This is a traditional korean tea house, it plays relaxing music and serves tea, coffee and desserts. Interior is wooden and calming. Came on a weekday. Fortunately, there was not a wait to order nor for a table to sit. There is an upstairs but it is closed for renovation. There are two kiosks to order from on the ground floor and it is like a cafeteria style, you pick up food yourself and put the trays away when you are done. Ordered iced misutgaru, iced Earl, grey milk, and Matcha fromage. The iced misutgaru tastes nutty, rich and sweet. Matcha fromage has potato pieces on top as decoration and I think dill pieces also as decorations. I find that if you dont eat the matcha fromage carefully, you might choke because they put matcha powders on top of the cake. They also sell matcha in tin cans and traditional korean accessories. Cute spot for pics. There is a small parking lot next to the shop and has restroom for customers to use.

    Korean Special and other orders
    Yi X.

    Came here for a weekend date after wanting to try it for a while. Desserts are really pretty and thoughtfully plated. The weekday Korean Special set is worth it if you can go during the week -- comes with tea and a mix of pastries and traditional sweets. The berry jelly was refreshing. Matcha Fromage looks amazing and isn't too sweet. Perilla Hoji Financier was my favorite -- nutty and fragrant. Coffee was solid too (oat milk lattes both hot and iced). Nice spot for a cute date or girls' afternoon tea.

    Jane C.

    With its picture-ready plates, Cheongsu lies at the intersection of art and desserts. The cafe is in inside what looks like a two-family converted home, which makes the entryway feel strangely like coming to someone's house. Once inside, the space is tight but cozy. An enormous front window and skylights provide lots of ambiance, which may have been why it was abuzz with so many customers on a weekday afternoon. There's a large bar area that takes up a good fraction of the overall space, but much of it is used to prepare drinks and desserts. The actual ordering process takes place through one of two standalone kiosks. Considering how steady the foot traffic and how detail-oriented the workers had to be to make the drinks and desserts, I was surprised at how quickly our order came out. The desserts are a sight. We snagged a spot close to the kitchen window so we were able to sneak a glance into the painstaking process that went into their signature fromage desserts. They're like small square landscapes with a sponge base, a whipped cheese-based mousse, and hand-broken black sesame sponges. What I assumed would be style over substance turned out to be a light, airy, well-balanced dessert. We got the matcha fromage, and I appreciated how the sprinkling of matcha powder helped counteract the overall sweetness. For our beverage, we ordered a caramel macchiato, which was a smaller than expected serving but delicious. Though the vibes are calm and unhurried, this definitely didn't feel like the sort of cafe where one could linger. With new parties coming through and building up queues that clogged the little standing space in the main room, it didn't feel right to hang onto a table for too long (and, as my husband noticed, the chairs are too hard to sit for too long without discomfort). Everything on the menu is pretty fancy and made-to-order, and the prices definitely reflect that. Thankfully, there's an adjoining lot with a few free parking spots to offset the expensive cafe visit (heed the warnings others have left about the tight and steep ramp - it's hard to angle your car into it and I could see how some would scrape the bottom of their car if they tried to enter or exit at a certain speed).

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    Food is small portioned and overpriced. When it gets busy the staff is extremely rude. Tables are also right next to others so no room.

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