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!

I wanted to take a morning power walk along the staten waterfront. This development of apartments…read moreis called Urby. It's a really cool spot that I've frequented with their variety of restaurants. This particular day I wanted to take a power walk and enjoy a protein packed breakfast. So I headed down to the Americano cafe. It was my first time visiting This restaurant and I couldn't understand why?? lol. This place has such a cool laid back vibe. Reminded me of a cafe in Puerto Rico in isla verde. There are comfy chairs to sit and perhaps do some flex work. It has an outdoor and indoor area. And the food was really good. I had the bacon and eggs with avocado and small salad on the side. I also had the macha lata lata. So good. I will for sure be back to chill and grab a wrap! You should too!!

A Warm, Authentic Gem You'll Fall in Love With…read more 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

A very nice lunch at the adorable Cafe Latte in Dongan Hills, on a side street just off Hylan Blvd…read more 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.

Saturday was my first visit to this location, I'm usually visiting the Forest ave/Richmond ave…read morestore, it is also the first time I stayed to dine in the cafe, it was a very nice experience. The staff is friendly and service was relatively fast. We ordered a cappuccino and a cafe mocha to go with our baked goods. Everything was made perfectly. Now I think I will try out other beverages on the menu. The dining room has a Paris cafe vibe, nice spot for an afternoon pick me up.

With no shortage of bakeries on the island, Paris Baguette brings new flavor into a place filled…read morewith Italian bakeries and I'm all for it. The space is bright, new, and modern. They have a unique system here. You walk in and grab a plate and tongs and grab as you move along. On my last visit I had their caramel cronut. Nobody on the island makes cronuts. The cronut was amazing. If you've ever had one then you know what Im talking about. Filled and topped with delicious caramel. Haven't had the coffee but they do serve lavazza which is quality. Staff always friendly. Try them out!

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.

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.

As popular as this place it is 100% worth its hype. The hostess was immediately very friendly and…read morewelcoming as soon as we walked in! You go and pick out the deserts you like from the glass and they come and bring it out to you all pretty on a plate with powdered sugar, the deserts felt cold and fresh even despite it being close to closing and our server was very attentive, kind, and excited even showing us his favourite options! Royal Crown is a Staten Island classic and totally worth the visit.

Went to this place after getting off the road all the way from Westchester with my elderly mother…read morebecause she wanted eggplant Parmesan and she had eaten from this place before when a relative was staying at a hospital rehabilitation center nearby and remembered the food being good, so we went to have some lunch. We were seated in the outdoor area, which is nice on a humid day as You can get a decent breeze. 99% of the people who were there were just enjoying their their food and socializing, We decided to sit at a table near a window for whatever reason there was a gentleman at this table who decided that it was okay for him to vape while he was sitting down instead of exiting the restaurant. Not only did he decide that it was okay to vape, he decided that it was okay to blow his vapors onto my mother's head and engulf us in his gaping experience. Instead of noticing (full time hostess in the immediate area), automatically reseating us, apologizing and telling the man that is NOT okay to vape in the restaurant I had to flag a server down and let them know that we wanted a different table. Pretty good service but I really thought that that was a gross oversight on part of the restaurant like indoor smoking is illegal in the first place and vaping really isn't any better (arguably worse depending on what scientific data you're looking at), plenty people have respiratory issues and just preference period. No one should be forced to sit anywhere where a no vaping policy isn't being enforced in 2026. Really disappointed that I can't give this place a higher than a three star rating as a result because the food is pretty good and the servers were quick and pleasant, but the smoking issue to me is a gross oversight as far as basic customer service goes. People shouldn't be made to feel like they're being weird for wanting a different table because they don't want to be surrounded by anything but oxygen, Do better folks. Tried to call and speak with a manager BEFORE leaving this review, was left on hold for close to 10 mins however manager was extremely apologetic and pretty appalled he personally stated that vaping IS against their policy and that the staff should have absolutely been enforcing that. Welp, that's what complaints are for right? Food is decent and staff is respectful but I don't know if I'd go back given that experience if I have alternative choices in the area just trying to enjoy some lunch, drama and discomfort is not necessary indoor vaping is outlawed for a reason people violating that shouldn't get to just go about their day with zero consequences while everyone else is annoyed or having their lung / cardiovascular health put at risk involuntarily. YMMV

Love this cute local small spot. The vibe is very 90's coffee shop esque. My fiance always gets his…read moreiced french toast latte as its a regular on the menu and is always so so good. This is one of few coffee places I can drink their cold brew with just a little bit of milk and honey-its so so good. It fits in very well with the whole vibe of First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands and is an underrated spot!

Have always loved this coffee shop, and the staff has consistently been amazing, except for my most…read morerecent visit a few days ago. The young woman at the counter, whom I had never seen before, was extremely rude for no apparent reason. I was genuinely taken aback. It's not the best look for a downtown coffee shop, especially when part of its charm is the warm, welcoming, and local experience it typically provides.

We were craving sweets so we came by Prince Tea House to satisfy those cravings! We came on a…read moreTuesday evening and were the only ones there. A few others came towards the end of our meal, so they aren't busy on weekdays. The place itself is nicely decorated and perfect for hosting events which they do! The staff are nice and friendly as well. We really enjoyed the earl grey milk tea and the purple yam cake. I also highly recommend the pate a choux!

Prince Tea House is amazing, truly one of the nicest spots on Staten Island…read more I've been here twice, once with friends and once with my family. The teas are great -- one is never enough and the desserts are always fresh. The chocolate fondant was good but very sweet. Perfect place for a date: comfy couches, quiet, classy, almost European vibes. Great place. Highly recommend.