Cute little shop. We didn't stay but it looked like an ideal place to go for a conversation or…read moremaybe to work on a laptop for a bit while you enjoy your coffee. I had a chocolate latte and it was good. Friendly service. Would visit again.

For a Saturday afternoon service was pretty much ehh. The person behind the counter appeared…read moresomewhat sarcastic when answering questions and that was uncalled for. Coffee was okay I wasn't impressed ... maybe it's my preference of it needing to be slightly sweeter. Cute decor and nice seating areas though, I don't know I was disappointed.

Found this cafe on Yelp because I needed a place to get some work done in the area. J stumbled…read moreacross this gem. Cozy and with lots of personality from the stickies on the wall from customers to their decor. I ordered an Iced caramel latte and a savory everything croissant with a herb cream cheese filling that took me by surprise in a good way. Pricing was great as well. I spent a few hours at this location which was great. I do wish they had more bakery options but nonetheless it was a great first experience.

Came here on a Saturday morning looking for some peace and quiet to get a little work done while…read moreenjoying a cup of coffee. The crowd definitely came and went. There was a point when it got pretty loud, to the point where I had to turn up the volume on my earbuds to stay focused. Just something to note if you're hoping for complete silence on a weekend. There's plenty of parking, but it is shared with the other businesses next door. The environment inside is what stood out the most to me. It has a very hippie, artsy vibe with greenery throughout and paintings on the walls that are actually for sale. Even with the foot traffic, the space still felt calm and peaceful overall. Service was okay, they were clearly busy. The bakery items were average, nothing crazy. I had a chocolate croissant, which was fine. I also ordered a latte. I'd definitely come back, mainly for the environment. It's a nice spot when you need some alone time to get work done. I'll probably try coming back on a weekday next time when there are hopefully fewer peoplebut honestly, I'd still come back even on a busy weekend.

Great coffee shop and dessert. Nice staff . Street parking. Always a warm welcome on arrival!read more

Very calm music . Laid back and clean! For me this is just a nice smelling good comfortable placeread more

Ara Coffee is a sweet family-owned coffee shop with genuinely nice people behind the counter. Great…read morecoffee, warm vibe, and the kind of neighborhood spot you're happy to support.

A mom and pop shop that think its COOL to lie to their customers…read more I ordered a hazelnut ice coffee and they gave me a caramel, hazelnut, French vanilla and pumpkin. Then claim they put all the syrups so they could put my coffee in the machine. I wasn't born yesterday. I am not going back. Since a new coffee shop opened right next door. Then there's starbucks and Dunkin up the street.

My go-to for bubble tea! I found this location randomly,…read moreand became obsessed. Strawberry flavor and taro are my favorite right now, not to sweet just perfect. Everytime I've interacted with the staff they've been nothing but friendly. Their suggestions led me to try different options on the menu which I've probably never would have tried. The ambiance is super cute. Some anime decor with seating that you can work from.

Been wanting to try these type of waffles for a while. Glad was able to stop by this place on a…read moreweekend. Was scanning the menu and knew immediately the purple cloud was the one. Oreos, ube ice cream, fruit pebbles?? Sold. It was very tasty. I had the ice cream with every bite. Loved the ice cream. The service was great, very friendly staff. The cafe has a few tables but chairs. Sat and played switch while waited for the waffle. Deff recommend. Will be back.

In 1983, I arrived in New Jersey to begin my professional football journey with the New York…read moreGiants. As a young kid from Louisiana, one of the first things I missed was the culture, flavor, and sweet treats that reminded me of home in New Orleans. Back then, my teammates used to tease me relentlessly about being the "fat rookie from Louisiana" because I was always chasing pralines, cookies, pastries, and every sugary delight imaginable. Not long after arriving, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that instantly made me feel at home -- Lyndhurst Pastry Shop. This led me to "SACKING" tons of NFC QB's over the years. From day one, Paulette, Jerry, her father, and the entire staff have treated me like family. Decades later, they are still absolutely knocking it out of the park. Whether it's their incredible Italian ice, authentic cannoli, specialty cookies, or my personal weakness -- their unbelievable apple rings -- this place never disappoints. Truth be told, I can't stop there without bringing one home for my wife. Some places serve food. Others serve memories, tradition, and comfort. Lyndhurst Pastry Shop has done that for me for over 40 years. A true North Jersey institution. Five stars isn't enough -- if I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would. Leonard A. Marshall 2 X Super Bowl Champion Giants Ring of Honor 2022

The Lyndhurst Pastry Shop located on Ridge Road is an iconic must visit during the holiday season…read more There quality pastry, cookie, pie, bread, and cakes are without peer and their staff is always professional and top rate. I ordered the Christmas Honey balls ($19.95) and the Fudge Layer Cake ($29.50) and while I disagree with the credit card fee being passed to the consumer, the quality of the product exceeds that cost. Inside the venue is a true classic bakery atmosphere and while there is usually a line, the service is brisk and moves fairly quickly. If you want to impress your holiday season guests, family or friends, the LPS is the right venue for traditional Italian baked goods and desserts! As i return to NJ for the holidays, I will make at least three or four stops at LPS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Nice cafe located on Ridge Road. Good coffee, desserts and food. Table service. Enjoyed my…read moreempanadas .

Delicious meal, incredibly kind staff and cute atmosphere. Glad to have in the neighborhood!read more

I've stopped in here for coffee and pastries a few mornings and definitely recommend. Coffee is…read morefresh, they do a few fun drinks which are sweet and delicious. Can't go wrong with a regular latte as well. Staff working is always accommodating. The breads and desserts are also really good. I've also had empanadas from here and they were delicious! Would recommend stopping in!

While visiting NJ/NYC my sister and I decided to go on a little foodie trip. We stopped at this…read morebakery for some sweets for the ride home. The owner was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere was pleasant. I had the Kiwi Passion Fruit with Strawberry boba drink which was good. Refreshing and different. I got a strawberry and a chocolate Mexican sweet bread which was nothing special. Didn't have much flavor and the coating was just a mess! Did not stay on the bread at all when you ate it. I got 3 chocolate mouse cupcakes and they were nothing special. Just like a dry chocolate cupcake. Didn't understand the mouse part at all. It wasn't the worse bakery I have been to, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Reasonably priced, so I guess you get what you pay for?!?

lavender matcha was great & sandwich was amazing!! guy who served me was great, and it was a great…read moreplace to get a lot of work done in a cozy environment.

Stopped in to do work and liked the vibe!…read more Upon entering I was greeted and asked what I would like by the cashier. I ordered a plane croissant and a smoothie. The croissant was fresh and flaky and the smoothie was good, but a little bland (I am very critical of smoothies). The chocolate croissant was tasty and had Nutella. Yum! Music is playing but it was not distracting. There was ample seating and the decor is very cute. Big windows allowed for a lot of natural light to fill the space which I love. They have a wide variety of items on their menu which is great. I have found a new cafe to spend time in when I need to get things done and want to get out of the house.

I've heard so many great things about Erie and finally got to try it! We stopped in after having…read morebrunch nearby. There was a short line but it was moving along quickly. The shop is small with limited places to hang out -- there's a small counter where you can stand and sip your coffee. Otherwise, they have a few small tables outside. There's a second room which has cute merch and a fridge with additional cold beverages for sale. I tried the vanilla latte and took home some treats! The spinach handpie - basically a spinach/cheese breakfast pastry, the cinnamon roll (to die for!! It was fluffy and sweet but not overly sweet like other places are), and a pumpkin cheesecake bar with pomegranate seeds. What I really like about Erie is that they make all these delicious treats and once they are sold out, they're sold out. They don't make more for the rest of the day and they don't waste food. It's always fresh!

I'm typically focused on savory eating opportunities but I'll make an exception when I see a place…read morethat I need to try. Our area has no shortage of bakeries but those of us that have sampled a number of them realize, there are truly ones that stand out from the rest. Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery is one of those bakeries! Cute old school bake shop. Really nice and professional staff. I went in trying to be "good" and not some out with a lot. Easier said than done in this bake shop. Everything looks amazing! I asked for recommendations and left with the citrus olive oil cake, chocolate chip cookie, almond cookie, and a Madeleine. Within a couple of hours, I devoured the citrus olive oil cake. Absolutely perfect! Hint of citrus and just the right amount of moist. Also, the perfect size to feel fulfilled without feeling overly guilty. Later that night, I went for the almond cookie. Amazing texture, truly better than any almond horn I've had. The next day, I broke a piece off of the chocolate chip cookie that we got for our daughter. Perfect cookie. Then I reached for the madeleine, better than any literary device I've ever had! Transported me to my couch, where I speechlessly consumed it with some tea! Awesome! I'll be back!