We visit this Variety often to buy growlers of Variety cold brew. The staff is friendly and the…read moreservice is always speedy and consistent. They also have a few baked goods for sale if you need a snack. As for the location - this one gets points because the bathroom is always clean! The location has lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors.

Great choice for specialty coffee in the area. Fun decor in a beautiful building. Baristas are…read morenice. All of the seating is counter seating; so may or may not be conducive for groups bigger than 2. Decent pastry selection. Raspberry croissant was very tasty. Liked that it wasn't dry.

Solid neighborhood coffee spot with an Ecuadorian twist. Friendly and quick service with folding…read morechairs and tables for guests on demand. Tried the hot raices latte which was very good. 8.5/10. The cinnamon was a bit overwhelming for me and you couldn't taste the other flavors much

Just wanted to add on to my old review that they offer many specialty coffee and matcha options…read morefrom around the world and rotate their coffee, for drip and espresso, now. The art is also rotated regularly and community engagement is great. The seasonal drinks are always great btw!

on a personal mission to find the best coffee in nyc & this was the first place i tried. parking…read morewas a maze, lowkey. i eventually found something on a back street that was up the block and around the corner. i circled for probably 15 minutes or so. i tried the apple butter latte and the strawberry matcha latte. i ordered both of the drinks with oat milk, which im sure was extra but its worth it. the apple butter latte was great! not at all what i expected but happy i tried it. the strawberry matcha was a safe choice but i also enjoyed that. the strawberry tasted very fresh. i'd def recommend this place.

This neighborhood cafe has been open for a while now, and I finally got around to trying it. They…read morespecialize in all things matcha. They have a small selection on coffee/espresso as well. On my first visit, I ordered the iced matcha latte with banana cream. It had actual banana pulp(?), which I wasn't expecting. I asked for 50% sugar, but it was still a bit too sweet for my taste. The second time, I tried the iced strawberry matcha latte. It was fine, but nothing memorable. Drinks run around $8, which feels slightly overpriced for what you get. Overall, it's just not something I'd go out of my way for unfortunately.

going to Variety has become part of my daily ritual. THANK…read moreYOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING DECAF!!! the outside seating means theres always a place to sit, and always keepin me tan in the summer. love it here!

The only time my flat white came out disgusting never happened. Their baristas are trained well!…read more Pastries are ok but the interior is hard to beat. This Variety's easily one of my favorite places to work in the area. It's also one of my favorite places to do nothing and look out the window.

Ordered two lattes not only did the barista burn the milk in both lattes she decided to drop them…read moredown on the counter in the rudest possible manner. Not the first time this has occurred. Legitimately both drinks went into the garbage. They were not consumable. Cashier was nice and polite. Would not pay 15 dollars for two bad drinks with a rude staff member. For that you can go to Starbucks up the block.

This is a conveniently placed cafe with delicious food and great coffee. I had the BLT, it has a…read moretiny kick and it's pretty large. I split it with another person and I was satisfied. It was really good! I also had the raspberry & cream gateau. It was $9 for a pretty small slice but it was super delicious. Overall, if you are in the area you should definitely stop by and at least grab something. It's not the cutest cafe, the seating is minimal but we managed to find 5 seats. It was very popular on a Sunday morning!

I really enjoyed my dinner here with a friend…read more We shared the duck choila, the vegetarian momo, and the chicken and cheese roti. The duck appetizer was very flavorful and the duck was pleasantly chewy. The vegetarian jhol momo had a simple, vegetable filling with a pleasant texture with a perfectly chewy wrapper. However, the real star was the broth they are served in. The flavor was bright and intense. Our entree, the roti, really tasted like a delicious chicken quesadilla. It had a slightly crispy exterior and just enough filling and was pleasantly rich and greasy. It paired well with the black bean curry and the additions of slaw and tangy achar perfectly cut the richness. This place serves authentic Nepalese flavors but with a more approachable menu studded with items more familiar for a less adventurous eater- the type of place you can take your parents to.

went to while in kathmandu in ridgewood and had such a memorable meal. we ordered the sautéed…read moremasala wings, garlic naan with hummus, chicken momos, 2x not a tacos, mango lassi, chitwan ko tass, and the chicken roti with cheese. the chitwan ko tass especially stood out, it's a classic goat dish from the chitwan region of nepal served with a variety of sides. this was definitely outside of our usual comfort zone but it surprised us in all the best ways. every dish had such unique and delicious flavor profiles and the whole meal felt special. sitting there eating honestly made me feel transported to nepal in the best way, like a cozy little town near everest. the staff was so warm and welcoming, helped guide us through the menu, and even shared some history about the culture and region which made the experience even better. so happy i got to experience this place!! definitely make the time to visit the ridgewood location.

What a cute place to go for a yummy breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the owners and…read morecustomers. Great vibe and good food. I will definitely be back.

Stopped in for a quick work conference call…read more Great food/coffee. The ambiance is fantastic. Def a Ridgewood gem! Highly recommend. The staff is friendly.

Topics has a great atmosphere & solid drinks- what's not to love? I loved their book collection &…read morewas introduced to a lot of books that I have never seen before which was really nice. I'd go back after work as well as they serve wine & bites (I think)? as well.

Came in here because I love local bookstores! But no one greets you here and the staff seems VERY…read moreANNOYED anytime you even make eye contact with them. Did not appreciate the stare down from the barista when I was just simply looking over the menu and deciding what i was in the mood for. Walked out without buying anything bc I felt VERY uncomfortable here (which is saying a lot bc I've been up and down businesses in Myrtle my entire life). Place has potential but an effort to be friendly and warm to a walk in customer would've made a difference with me.

Great coffee, great food, great service! I love going to this place! I'm usually here at least a…read morefew times a week! Highly recommended!

First & foremost, I don't even like cats but I can appreciate how cute this place is lol. I had…read moregone here for a quick breakfast & got the bagel with lox & cream cheese. It was tasty & I liked the pickled onions on it a lot- it was a nice touch. Also, the owner was really sweet & was happy to explain all of the cats painted as well which was really sweet. Lastly, if you do love cats, they do indeed have a lot of cats in the back! All in all, this is a cute spot.

The interior and the bookstore part of this cafe is really nice and I even like the merch available…read moreto buy. However, the staff was unapproachable and kind of rude. The other clientele inside also seemed super unfriendly and self-important. There was no sense of community inside. I ordered a seasonal latte and the flavoring was pretty good but the coffee itself tasted burnt but also watery somehow, almost like it was brewed at home instead of something you would pay $7.50 for. I would only go back to look through their reasonably priced books. This place seems like it belongs more in Williamsburg with the rest of the gentrifiers instead of a welcoming place like Ridgewood.

10/10 coffee, pastries, and vibes. The staff is always friendly, and so are the customers. Great…read moreneighborhood spot!