Norma's Corner Shoppe is one of those places that sit in your to-eat list for way too long until they suddenly announce they're closing, so you make your way into what is effectively the suburbs of Brooklyn. Seriously it's like walking back into the 90s in Ridgewood. I'm not gonna lie, I had high expectations for being a bespoke southern breakfast sandwich shop because I like my morning flavors savory. They had some fun ideas like a cheese something biscuit whatever but I wouldn't know cause they gave me the wrong sandwich. It was busy so I didn't bother mentioning it... but this place always seemed busy, so maybe they should be used to it? Anywho, I ended up with two of their classic BEC and it was pretty standard and kind of a letdown for Southern. The wait on the line and the 15ish minutes after and the price weren't so standard but this was their last week, so you pick your battles. read more

I'll make this short and sweet but I literally drive 30 minutes just for this sandwich on my off days . I honestly have faith in anything that comes from their kitchen but their "New Yorker" with the spicy bacon and jam is my favorite combination! Make sure you order it on the cheddar and chive biscuit as well, and I must say that they definitely make one of the best chive and cheddar biscuits that I've ever had! They also make a MEAN bundt cake that I forgot to take a pic of. My ONLY hiccup with them is their wait time. Called in my order 20 minutes before I arrived and still waited an additional 30 minutes once I got there smh.... But don't worry I'll be back lol Ambiance is like a local coffee shop. Literally a Corner Shoppe lol. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - New Yorker with herb aioli... 5/5 BUSSIN! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Amazing food, and really nice to sit outside. They also have hot sauce packets, which was something I left home with. I really love the sandwich it had pickles, mayo, micro greens, and turkey. I'm definitely gonna be going back. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in New York this year. It does take a little while, as their posters indicate and warn you in advance, but that's because you see them making it fresh right in front of you. The flavors pack a bunch and I'm excited to return back. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Fully Loaded with the potato roll- highly recommend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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On 01/24 I was looking forward to spending time in the neighborhood with my friend. As lifelong Ridgewood natives, it's been interesting to see how much the area has changed. So we decided to start with Normas Corner shoppe... As soon as we walked in, the woman preparing sandwiches loudly yelled, "These f***ing customers." The shop was busy, and it was obvious she was irritated that people kept coming in and that she had to continue making sandwiches. Her tone was loud, obnoxious, miserable, and extremely unprofessional. Although the comment made things uncomfortable, we decided to stay and order, hoping the experience would improve because the shop smelled yummy.but I was wrong. While waiting, the staff appeared disorganized and continued behaving unprofessionally, loudly yelling that orders would take 25-30 minutes, despite my sandwich taking approximately 12 minutes. My friend received her order and politely asked a simple question about why her sandwich was made with half sourdough instead of full sourdough. As the cashier attempted to explain and mentioned fixing it, the woman in the back immediately yelled "absolutely not" and began cursing. At that point, I was still waiting for my sandwich and felt completely disgusted watching this behavior while food was being prepared. I briefly stepped aside to purchase chips, and my friend asked the cashier for the employees' names due to the unprofessional treatment we experienced from the moment we walked in. While waiting, the staff began mumbling under their breath, accusing my friend of writing reviews instead of focusing on their work. As we left and reached the crosswalk, the same woman followed us outside, yelling that we were not welcome, that she "knows how to make a sandwich," and to never return. She continued yelling, saying, "I hope the review is worth it." Being followed out of the store and yelled at for doing absolutely nothing wrong was shocking, unprofessional, and honestly alarming. I strongly encourage management to review security footage from around 1:00-1:30 PM on Saturday 01/24. I did throw the sandwiches away and will never return to this establishment. read more

Very friendly service. I really enjoyed the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. Coffee is good buti wish it was stronger. They sell biscuits and sandwiches as well. I woke go back. Mera's Tip: cookies read more

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I really enjoyed my visit to this charming cafe. It's located in Ridgewood (Queens). I ordered a spicy bacon on an everything bagel roll, with microgreens instead of spinach due to my allergy. They were able to accommodate my request. The sandwich was incredibly flavorful. I look forward to returning to try more of their delicious sandwiches in the future. read more

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amazing food and staff, I'll be sad to see it go. The best breakfast sandwiches in the neighborhood.

Very solid breakfast sandwiches, the bacon egg and cheese is legendary. Dripping with flavor (and grease), nothing hits better when you're hungover. Coffee is pretty good too. It's a smaller shop with no indoor seating and only 2-3 tables outside. Other downsides are the wait times can be a bit longer during busy times, and the prices are quite high for the neighborhood. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Maybe because I don't live in the area so it's not a neighborhood staple for me but I feel like the reviews gave me false hope. I ordered the ranchero with spicy bacon and a hot chocolate and my friend had the BEST. Both sandwiches were nothing to write home about. I did like the slight spiciness from the black bean spread but the bacon was so small, I wish I didn't pay extra for it. Most of the flavor came from the salsa. The hot chocolate just tasted like milk which was also disappointing. FYI, there is a bit of a wait (approx 20 min) when it's crowded which wasn't an issue since there was a sign stating such. Overall, even if I did live in ridgewood, I don't think I would make the trip to come back. read more

A legendary Ridgewood institution, and for good reason. A word of warning, though: Norma's is not a quick option. If you're hungry RIGHT NOW, go to a deli for a sandwich. If you'll be hungry in an hour, put in a pickup order and relax. It's your own damn fault if you foolishly demand immediacy from a microscopic kitchen that's busy making magic! read more

I die for these new Yorker biscuits. Thank goodness I live 25 mins away. If I lived near by, this would be my brekkie everyday! I love their food here!!!! read more

The other day, my wife shared a list with me from Timeout of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Listed number 4 was Ridgewood in Queens. As someone who reps Queens all the time, I all of a sudden felt guilty for always overlooking Ridgewood as a place folks should check out. I immediately made it a priority to grab a bite somewhere in Ridgewood. Yelping helped us decide on checking out Norma's Corner Shoppe. I am very happy we made that choice! We decided to show up there on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30 pm. From the outside you can immediately tell the place is pretty small. They have a few tables outdoors and no seating inside. We got lucky that we found a table outside in a corner where we could also park our baby stroller. On the inside, the place is very simplistic and cute. The line was very orderly and folks did a great job of cramming inside to wait to place their order. Something that really made me appreciate how great their customer service is was that a young lady in front of me had a very loud and expletive emotional outburst because they were feeling anxiety around what to order, and the staff were very patient and understanding because I think they understood that the person may have special needs. Another thing that stood out to me in a good way was how racially diverse the staff are. The food and drink menus are posted by the register. Their selection of sandwiches are very diverse and unique. They also had a diverse menu of options for your drink. If you get a drink, you have to wait inside, which is a bit challenging because it gets really crowded in there. If you order food, they come outside and look for you to give it to you. I ordered the New Yorker, which was very very good! I love how they toasted the bread and the spicy bacon was really on point. I also got Norma's Ole coffee which was very well balanced. I also got two of their baked goods, banana chocolate muffin and peanut butter cookie, which also had really great flavor and texture. There was a miscommunication related to my order, and they gave my wife a Ranchero on the house, which was deeply appreciated and acknowledged with an extra $10 tip! I really loved my experience here, and I definitely plan to make more trips to Ridgewood to see if Timeout is on to something. read more

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Establishment needs to provide their employees with a customer service refresher. We had an awful experience with the staff. I totally understand the open kitchen concept where customers can see you making sandwiches but the staff making the food this morning were so loud as the place was packed with customers. They kept complaining about the people & orders. The guy at the register asked me if I wanted sourdough bread so I said yes. When I got my sandwich the receipt said 1/2 sourdough so I asked about it & he said it was an upcharge. I didn't know that and said I'd pay the extra $3 so he asked if I wanted it remade, when she yelled from the back that she isn't remaking my sandwich. I said it's ok to keep ask as is because she was so rude. I was on my phone texting and she kept talking smack loudly that I am writing a review. I wasn't going to write a review until we left because she followed us outside. She ran to the entrance of the place at 1:35pm to tell us she hopes our review was worth it & to never come back! So we immediately threw the food out, I don't trust her. So waste of money and rude employees coming to assault and confront us on the street. As a lifelong ridgewood native this experience was horrible. Please check the cameras and check your staff!! read more

Sandwiches are really good but because the kitchen is so small the wait is for forever, you'll be done with your drink by the time the sandwich comes out. Love the turkey sandwich tho! read more

I ordered ahead, and my food was ready by the time I walked there. My sandwich was very tasty, and the spicy bacon lived up to its name. My passion fruit lemonade was just the right balance of tart and sweet. Service was pretty straightforward for a strictly takeout place. You can sit outside like I did at one of the tables and enjoy the neighborhood ambiance. However, now that it is getting colder, I'll probably enjoy my next meal from Norma's on my couch read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Spicy Bacon Sandwich and Passionfruit Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Located on the corner of Catalpa and Forest, Norma's Corner Shoppe offers biscuits, bagels, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and other beverages. We came here for an earlier breakfast, and ordered: +a Ranchero on a Scallion Cheddar Biscuit - came with egg, spicy black bean spread, house salsa, and cheddar; the biscuit was pretty generous in size and crumbly, had a strong scallion taste to it; I thought this sandwich was just okay, but the hubs, who was super hungry, scarfed it down! +a Mixed Berry Muffin - homemade, and filled with raspberries and blueberries - this was a nice little treat, as the muffin was moist and filled with plenty of raspberries and blueberries; definitely on the smaller end for the size I think I may want to try their bagel sandwiches the next time. Staff here was friendly and was willing to make recommendations on their favorites. There is definitely a wait to get your order, though, as this place does get busy. There is no seating inside, but there are limited tables circling around their place to dine al fresco. A few blocks from the Forest stop. +Mixed Berry Muffins +friendly staff +limited al fresco seating read more

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How adorable and cozy Norma's Corner Shoppe is. We were there randomly for a quick breakfast fix and we had Chocolate Mocha Bundt , Raspberry Loaf and 2 cups of latte. Both cakes were amazingly delicious and satisfying. The texture was soft & puffy and the frosting was rich & creamy. The latte was not a surprise but it's decent and refreshing. My friends told us their Biscuit Sandwich is really good and we will definitely visit again to try it. read more

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Great breakfast sandwich selections. Only outdoor seating. Gets packed during brunch hours during weekends. Sandwiches take 10-15 to make. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Norma's can do no wrong! I adore this little bakery. It warms my heart anytime I see the little striped awning coming up in my peripheral. I go on morning walks often and love stopping here on my walk back for hot coffee and recently their homemade hummus. You can get a little tub for $4 and it's better than any hummus you get at the store. It's like the crack of hummus. I could not recommend this more. I have also picked up the black bean spread and salsa for jazzing up my breakfast at home. The parsley spread and the lemon, tumeric tuna are still on the list. But I am sure I will not be disappointed. All the baked goods are tasty. I like the classic chocolate chip cookie. I also enjoy the clientele running up to the window so peruse all the options of baked yummies, for a minute we are all a little 5 year old with a sweet tooth. For me the real treat for breakfast is the "Ranchero" breakfast sandwich with the bean spread and salsa, cheddar and egg. And I take it up a notch by getting it on a biscuit. Now we are cooking with butter. Talk about living a decadent life. This is the winner here!! Makes me drool even thinking about it. The biscuits are a must here. Buttermilk biscuits done right are a hard one to find. This is a large breakfast, sometimes it's taken me two rounds to finish. I have attempted to come here on the weekend and it is a challenge the later you are. The line can get long and the people waiting in it said line can be nasty. I saw some guy one time being not so nice to the clerk. People need to be a little more patient with the times and the size of this place. They are definitely trying their best and I appreciate it. Thanks Norma's for being the neighborhood sweetie! You are bringing some joy into my mornings! read more

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This place is amazing the service is nice . I had the New Yorker so good and the ice chai latter it tasted amazing . I got me the lemon chicken sandwich will try and come back to rate it . 10 out of 10 for me read more

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They fill a needed niche in the neighborhood but they need to figure out their ticketing system. Several times I've waited for 30 plus minutes because someone told me my food wasn't ready yet, only for it to have been sitting there the whole time. read more

3 years later, Norma's might look different internally but my chicken melt tasted exactly the same as it did back when I lived in Ridgewood. I couldn't believe it! My chai latte with oatmilk was immaculate and I'm so so so happy I got to go back. You've gotta check this place out if you're in the NYC area at all but go quick because their best biscuits sell out fast! read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - The god of chai mix! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Great coffee great food great people. My biggest issue is- what is the point of ordering online pick up if it's never ready when you get there? I always have to get there and tell them that I ordered coffee online for pick up for them to start making it. It defeats the purpose. read more

Great spot Coffee is always fresh and delicious. The pastries as well. Their bundts are my favorite but can go wrong with anything Their sandwiches are always made fresh and To order. Their spicy bacon is My favorite read more

These are easily the best breakfast sandwiches in NYC. The cookies and desserts are really good too. Get the BEC on an onion roll and a chocolate chip cookie. read more

Such a great local coffee and sandwich place in Queens! They have a great selection of coffee and sandwiches. I like that you can customize the bread - the scallion and cheddar biscuit is the way to go! read more

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Cute spot for casual breakfast, pastries and coffee. Although if you're not coming here solely on the merit of their biscuits alone, you're doing your stomach, heart and very soul a disservice. This is easily the best quality southern biscuit I've had since moving to NYC. Service was kind and efficient for such a tight space. Expect to wait 15-20 minutes for biscuits, but I assure you it's every bit worth the wait. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Spicy Bacon sandwich on a traditional buttermilk biscuit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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So I really like this corner shoppe, but can you guys PLEASE lift your gates up!! Coming up from Catalpa, it looks visibly closed. This is not the first time I have turned around and thought your established was closed for business. If it wasn't for the ppl sitting outside, I would have not moved forward going in. Looks bad for business and it doesn't show off your pretty store front. Neighbors have thought the same things as well. LIFT YOUR GATES UP! read more

great bagels at Norma's always! The menu has a strong selection of fresh ingredients. The cashier was very kind and welcoming. The shop is small but there's seating outdoors with benches and chairs. Also take a look at the artists shop tucked by the windows with local artists and vendors creations for sale. Amazing treasure of the neighborhood. read more

Stopped by Norma's to get breakfast and especially their Oat Milk Latte. Today, they had no oat milk! We were a little stressed, so we ended up with almond milk in our coffee instead. In the end, it made no difference. The coffee at Norma's is simply amazing. For breakfast, I had their Southerner. It came with eggs and sausage gravy on a honey butter biscuit. This thing is bursting with flavor. Probably my favorite biscuit sandwich here. The biscuit itself is really good and crisp with a slight sweetness from the honey butter. The Extra Lovely is also served in a biscuit, but was filled with eggs, spinach, and mushrooms. Really good too. Norma's is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts in NY. It also helps that they're within walking distance. read more

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My absolute favorite morning breakfast sandwich! Scallion biscuit with cheese and bacon! Yum

I would rate Norma's four and a half stars. I had 'the BEST' sandwich which had bacon, eggs, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough bread. My fiancée had the southerner sandwich which had sausage and eggs on a biscuit. I liked the southerner sandwich more. The sausage patty has tremendous flavor. There was funnel, it was sweet yet savory. We also had one of the mini pumpkin Bundt cakes. Delicious too. A bit sweet, pumpkiny, and plenty of the nutty autumn seasoning you'd expect with a pumpkin dish. read more

I had a chai and a Ranchero sandwich on a Saturday early afternoon. The place is pretty busy and the food will take 20 minutes to make so it's definitely not a grab and go quick place unless you're just getting a drink and a pastry unfortunately they did not have any biscuits. I really wanted to try the Southerner but hopefully next time. Both my chai and sandwich were delicious. The Ranchero is a little spicy. If you are really good with spice, you'll be fine otherwise you might want to get a water there is no seating inside. There are a few tables and benches outside and people do eat and leave so there's a pretty good likelihood you'll get a table. Since this place is near my house, and I plan on trying everything on the menu eventually. read more

Honestly, it's hard not to love Norma's. The simplicity of their menu, the quaint nature of the cafe, the family of staff members greeting you at the door to the counter, coupled with the legion of items they offer in bakery and breakfast form. Locals seem to love the spot, crowding it virtually every time I'm here. The place is tiny. With a max of a few tables and some outdoor space, there isn't much room here to entertain a big group. Table turnover happens fairly quickly, as most folks are typically on the go. Free cold water is available in the front, which is clutch on a warm weather day. Depending on your mood, you could opt for any of their wonderful baked items ranging from donuts to cookies to muffins, scones, sweet treats or an array of bagels + savory sandwiches that are divine. It's really hard to ignore all the awesome baked food up front that I tend to add random goods whenever I'm checking out. Throw in an iced coffee or lemonade, and I'm good to go. The ladies behind the counter are super nice and the neighborhood charm of the place is truly hard to ignore. Places like this make me wish I was in Ridgewood more often. read more

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Love the spicy bacon New Yorker on an everything bagel. One of the best in NYC. I absolutely love Norma's and have been going here for years! Always consistent quality and fast, friendly service. The Bundt cakes and cheddar biscuits are always delicious too! read more

Came to check this cute cafe out with friends for a quick breakfast. Unfortunately...it was not that quick. The wait for the bagel sandwiches were quite long, it mentioned that the wait would be 15-25 minutes, but the wait definitely felt longer than that. My boyfriend and I got our sandwich in a timely matter, but my other friends sandwiches took wayyyyy longer than expected. Despite this long wait, the sandwiches were still warm once we got back to our apartment. Overall, the service was good; however, when my friend got his sandwich, the worker did not apologize for the long wait. She simply just handed us our bag and left. As for the food, I got the new yorker bagel on a multigrain with spicy bacon. The quality of the bagel was extremely good and the spicy bacon was EXCELLENT. The bacon was thick and also had a nice spice blend along with it. The flavor was on point. The best was that when you pulled the sandwich apart, THERE WAS A CHEESE PULL. My boyfriend got the tuna melt and new yorker as well, and it tasted pretty darn good!!! read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I love this cute coffee/bakery shop in Ridgewood. It's the perfect touch to the neighborhood & is constantly busy. There are only five tables to sit at inside, but there is also outside seating. The space is tiny, but manageable. The staff is very friendly & courteous & your food is prepared as fast as they can go. My typically go to is the new yorker with spicy bacon. The bacon is indeed spicy, but soooo delicious. One can't help but to purchase a dessert as well [since you're being eyed by them as your standing in line to order] - these desserts are freshly baked every single morning!!! Update: the hummus plate is VERY delicious! Great for a lunch, snack, or quick dinner. read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Best biscuits ever!!! The service is pretty fast considering how many people come and order here. The people are friendly. The place is a take out spot versus a sit down location because it's small. The the food is amazing and my favorite is the New Yorker and the southerner on a regular biscuit or the scallion biscuit. I just wish they made extra biscuits. The ambiance is perfect for people would want a quick bite on the go. read more

Nice little breakfast/coffee shop. The sandwich "the southerner " was amazing. Went back the following week to fix my craving. Will return. Reasonably priced w/ great staff with amazing food. Will be back read more

Norma's Corner Shoppe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ridgewood, New York