43 Best Cafes near Chestnut Ridge

“I love everything about this place! The food is outstanding and the staff are amazing! Shout out to Christa, who is the soul of the place, and Cory, who goes above and beyond (crayons & paper for my little one). The cafe is a second home to me :-)“

“Great coffee, great guy! Sam’s the best! His homemade treats and delicious coffee highlight my day. Always a pleasure to visit and catch up with Sam, he treats everyone like family. I highly recommend Kiosk 250!“

“Stopped by this hidden gem with my mom this Saturday. We were greeted by very attentive servers and a beautiful space. The food was absolutely delicious and presented so nicely. We ordered the avocado toast and built our own savory crepe. Among all of the fun drinks they had to offer, I ordered the Icy Bear Latte it was delicious and adorable. We are definitely adding this to our brunch list in Bergen County, and are looking forward to our next visit!“

“I read their amazing reviews, I had to add me 2 cents. Definitely try their French toast. Brings back my memories of being a kid, and filling as f...... Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!!!“

“Incredible atmosphere, selection of items, and attention to detail. The owner is very kind and passionate about this place! Definitely visit. Tried the Ghazal Beirut, garlic bread tour, and Lebanese Saj (cheese & herbs special). All were wonderful and tasted delicious. Can’t wait to be back and recommend to friends!“

“Oh my!! If you pass this spot up you are missing out. We ordered the cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, and Cinnabons. The cupcakes were so soft and velvety. I was expecting had and grainy but these cupcakes are built as if you made regular ones and pulled them out the oven. My mouth watered eating them. The chocolate chip cookies were also soft and delicious. This place needs a stop when you're in the neighborhood. Even for the non vegan crowd these baked good will leave you surprised and ordering additional.“

“My experience with” Its coffee “ is unique to most small businesses as this one resonates and breeds happiness and peace , all the time you will experience a host who is filled with Spirituality and has background music that fills you with spiritual happiness . The coffee is her own brand and Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts has nothing on this place . I would highly recommend coming here and experience the atmosphere of holiness and great conversation ….“

“I purchased a 2022 Cannondale Synapse and could'nt be happier. Piermont had the best price and was able to ship it to me in Florida. The bike arrived in excellent condition, no scratches or anything out of place. I wish there was a LBS in my area like this one.“

“Flours tremendously stands out from your usual cafe. Not only can you stop in for a coffee (amongst other delicious drinks like a butterfly tea lemonade) and a sweet treat, you can buy a plethora of pastas and sauces to prep for dinner or the whole week! Sofia’s passion for quality sourced ingredients does not go unnoticed from the taste to the way you feel after you eat it. Flours is the only pasta I can eat that doesn’t make me lethargic or have a stomach ache after. I also have learned a lot about grains through their pasta. They have speciality pastas with grains such as rye, einkorn, and spelt which tastes delicious and nutritionally stands out from box pasta and other fresh pastas. Anywho, long story short, definitely make your way over to Flours! Go for the pasta and stay for the daily specials and baked goods. You will NOT regret it.“

“Everything about this place is fantastic.You won't find anyone else like Amanda, John, & Kerri here. They all know me by my name.The only thing I can't get past is the extreme entitlement of the customers that come here. People brush past me, or even see me struggling to get through the door while they are in the way, and cannot be bothered to move. And when I go "excuse me," I am met with frowns, lol.Today was the second time someone did that to me - frown when I walked past them being in the way as I wait for my turn to order while they take 5 minutes standing and chatting away with the cashier, as if no other customers were waiting. It's not mean necessarily, but inconsiderate.I really don't wish for any issues here. I wish people in this town who equally enjoy CD cafe as much as me would practice spatial awareness more. It's the Cafe Diem way to walk away happy!! As long as I am welcome here, I will continue to support CD cafe!“

“My friends and I were in the area and we were craving coffee in the morning. We decided to stop by here for coffee - they have their regular menu but also a spring menu (which included ube matcha, ube espresso latte, strawberry matcha latte and more). They also have baked goods which all looked so good. The place itself is also super aesthetic with plenty of seating inside and some seats outside. My staff was super friendly in the front and at times there was a line but it moved very quickly. We all decided to get a chocolate croissant with was yummy. I decided to get the ube espresso lattee, which was pretty good - the ube syrup was on the sweeter side so the drink was sweeter than I would have liked it but it was good overall. The flavor was good as well. We were all in agreement that the drinks were def on the sweeter side so if this is something that you don't like then maybe ask for less sugar. Overall - cute cafe, highly recommend checking this place out!!“

“Our absolute favorite, go-to restaurant. The service is great - the owner is welcoming (even once escorted our toddler to the c-store next door to buy some candy) and all the wait staff is great, especially Jason who is incredibly kind. Food is excellent quality and fairly priced for how good it is. Pastas are cooked perfect al dente. Great meat dishes especially the pork chop french cut. The desserts are quite good as well - love the coconut cake. Because it's not huge it isn't quiet but we've never found it to be uncomfortably loud and it has a great ambience.“

“Came for breakfast with my teen daughter on a Saturday morning. It was packed and it was about a 40 min wait. The entryway is tiny. We ordered Nutella crepes for the kiddo and the Monte cristo sandwich for me. Both were very good. I also had a side of home fries. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect. I also ordered a caramel iced coffee and it was way too sweet. I couldn't finish it. My daughter had a lemonade and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Service was very good despite it being very crowded. Oh and the vanilla cupcakes with pink frosting were really good! Would come back.“

“the bread soup and pastries are excellent also the crumb cake none better“

“Ramona is a gracious hostess. The chef adeptly prepares delicious food. The frittata was divine. Choose specialties from the Breakfast or Lunch Menu. Stop by for your gourmet comestibles!“

“Excellent service, the food is great, good portions, good presentation, Ms. Giovanna is very jealous with the presentation of the food and always attentive to the smallest detail, it is a place that I would definitely recommend 100%, it is small and very busy so the waiting time is a bit long.“

“The best healthy breakfast I've ever had the apple cinnamon and the Irish soda bread scone were amazingly good and the egg whites with the spinach and onion, tomato and grilled chicken. Best thing I've ever had. I just love the presentation on how you made my food :) great job on making my food the egg whites are the healthiest thing I've ever had I would highly recommend going to this place in my opinion egg whites are the best option for a healthy choice.“

“So many drink options! Excellent coffee, you can customize in every way possible. They offer lots of recommendations if you're overwhelmed and can't make a decision. Servers are always patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Scones are good and the breakfast wraps are the absolute best. The only two drawbacks are that it is quite pricey, and it takes an awfully long time for food orders. I would get breakfast here every morning but it's at least a 15 min wait if you order any food, and there's almost always a line to order. Overall, it's a very good coffee shop and provides an excellent alternative to just the usual Dunkin and Starbucks in the area.Parking: There are only a few spots in front of the coffee shop but you can park further down past C&RC or near Ernie's, if needed.“

“I came here on a Sunday afternoon to work. It's a small place, so there are not many tables, but they have WiFi and outlets. The cafe is covered in real plants. The servers were kind and friendly and you could tell the barista was passionate about the art of coffee. The food and drinks were great: * Matcha Yuzu - 10/10 - The matcha flavor is not strong and earthy, so it's perfect for non matcha lovers. The yuzu syrup adds a nice brightness of flavor, and the addition of the sparkling water makes the drink extra refreshing. I saw the barista hand whip the matcha too. * Cortado - 8/10 - I'm not a coffee drinker, so take this review with a grain of salt. This drink is pretty strong since it's equal parts espresso and milk, but I liked the flavor of the beans. * Chocolate Croissant - 8.5/10 - The pastry was buttery, flakey and light. I wish there was a bit more chocolate tho because only 1/3 of the bites had chocolate. Overall, I would definitely come again for the vibes and food. I want to try their hot food options next time.“

“My first time here, even though I have passed by it many times before. I was looking for a place where I can order a salad at a reasonable price. Boy! This place is the place to go for the best salad in town so far. Delicious, good portion, and the best price. can’t wait to come back again and try other things on their menu. They look amazing and delicious.“

“What hours is this establishment actually open? My DoorDash and Uber Eats orders are consistently accepted and then cancelled without explanation. I've tried the smoothies a few times and they are great. It's unfortunate that the hours posted are for an 8 AM open when that seems incorrect.“

“Been coming here whenever I’m around Hillsdale for good REAL food. Foodie at heart. Small place with a few tables for 2-4 people but for me really a good breakfast/lunch spot. Place never lets me down. Even met the owner and had a great convo so not sure you should trust these other 1 star reviews. Good, real, unique food and drink options you won’t find served elsewhere ?“

“Stopped on a bike ride where hundreds of other riders who had ridden there as their destination. I enjoyed one of the better lobster rolls I’ve eaten in a long time! Great deserts, burgers and other food. Highly recommend this destination1“

“My favorite restaurant in NJ, if you haven’t visited you’re missing out! Delicious quality food, fantastic service, intimate counter top and regular table seating available, and a short wait for your food. Reserve a table or get there and be prepared to wait, this place is usually hopping. The staff are amazing folks and are sure to make you laugh and smile. You’ll feel like family every time you visit. Stop in today!Wheelchair accessibility: Accesible curb, door is manual, and inside could be hard to navigate in a wheelchair during peak times. But during slow times there is plenty of room to maneuver and the staff has easily adjusted seating for wheelchair users to join a table.“

“A small cafe that serves the newly built water front development. There is only few tables inside, but a nice outdoor seating area. We were pleasantly surprised by stumble upon this place by searching Google. The food was fantastic, we ordered a salmon dish which was cooked to perfection and a nice cheese burger with sweet potato fries. The portions were abundant, tasted delicious and reasonably priced. We really enjoyed it!“

“Be aware that Esti's is in the lobby of an office building, but that shouldn't stop you from sampling some of the wonderful treats here! My friend and I both enjoyed Esti's special homemade green tea and ginger which was delicious. I had the "best shortbread" cookies (they lived up to their name) and my friend had the gluten-and dairy-free version. The bonus was the proprietor - a warm and friendly woman who does all the baking herself. I highly recommend this unsuspecting spot!“

“Amazing omelettes and great service“

“Small little coffee and pastry shop. Not much selection with donuts but enough variety for those that are picky. I tried the marble donut and the cinnamon roll. The donut was pretty good but the cinnamon roll was pretty average. My fiancé had the raspberry jelly and the maple bacon donut which he said was really good. Atmosphere was very chill, where you can come in and read a book after ordering a coffee and donut.“

“In a town with endless options for coffee, treats & glasses of wine, Salonnieee is hands down my favorite. The coffees & teas are always delicious. The bites are scrumptious- what really gets me is the Sicilian delicacies. The almond cookies are out of this world. They have chocolate from Modica, granitas, a list of Sicilian wines. I’ve found a little piece of heaven (Sicily) right here in Nyack. I love this place and am so excited for the market to open!“

“We were visiting some friends in the area and were looking for a coffee. We loved this little quaint place. Coffee was great, had some oatmeal that was delicious. The croissant with egg and bacon that my wife was great. Definitely would be back!!! Staff was very friendly and courteous.“

“We just stumbled onto this place and were SO happy with the lunch. I had avocado toast with poached eggs. Every ingredient was fresh and flavorful. You can tell the eggs were very fresh, the fresh spinach was not overdone and the sprouts were brilliant. I also had an apple tart that was just the right amount of sweetness and crunchiness; not overdoing the brown sugar topping. When in town; I plan to visit again.“

“Two words: soufflé pancakes. Don't leave without trying these! We got the black sesame one and it did not disappoint. The food here overall is great - we had a little bit of everything - fried rice, dumplings, udon, etc. The iced matcha latte was pretty good. There is limited seating and the place was pretty busy. I would prefer takeout from here rather than dining in but maybe except for the soufflé pancakes! Not sure those would be good via delivery. Would recommend for a quick lunch, dessert, or drinks!“

“The staff is lively & attentive. The variety of healthy/ vegan foods is excellent & the produce was attractive. Even though I didn't buy any this visit. I even was lucky enough to come across some hard to find Supplements. Very nice place. Upscale but affordable for everyone. I'll be back.“

“Always a pleasure going here! Delicious bubble tea and food. My family and friends are always impressed with how delicious everything is! :)“

“The Philly Cheesesteak is the best! Good price for the amount of food you get!Breakfast is ok typical diner type food. I'm not a fan of eggs so the options are more limited for me to pancakes, waffles, etc. so we usually do lunch instead.They are open for dinner now during the week but post the specials on Instagram. They used to have a website and it no longer works, I really wish they would fix it because in this day and age usually if you don't have a website you don't last long as a business.“

“The salads are always fresh and delicious. It is 10:30 a.m. and the website says they are open. I am outside the door and they are not open. I called and the message doesn't give hours or even the business' name. No hours posted in window. If I hadn't already eaten here I would not return. Bad for business.“

“Ordered trays of cheeseburger sliders, hamburger sliders and fresh chicken tenders for family party. The sliders came with the requested carmelized onions - yumm-and the chicken tenders were real, white-meat chicken with homemade honey mustard sauce! My company cracked open leftovers that night, enjoying it so much. Chris was prompt with pricing, accommodating on the day of of our party and a friendly guy. Highly recommend!“

“Wow, and that is pretty much all I have to say. First time stopping in with the family and friends after dinner at Park West Tavern (see my review for that dinner) This is a must stop to fulfill your sweet tooth obsession! Take it from me, a big guy who occasionally likes his sweets.“

“This small shop makes the best (bacon) egg + cheese sandwiches around that area.The owners know what I want after I've not been there for months at a time, and have been like that since my first visit. They are always friendly and quick with my order.They have Coffee Roasters coffee, a favorite of mine, but they rarely make decaf, if that's what you're after.It is a tiny shop with limited seating, you'll probably be more comfortable in your car or back home, but there's always news on the tv to keep you amused, should you sit and eat.Park in the Rite-Aid lot or on the side street. They're 2 blocks from the train, and there's plenty of small places to shop or investigate nearby.“

“I just had lunch here. I ordered the cherry mango twist and the mango protein bowl. Both were absolutely amazing! I'm definitely going back there!“

“Haven't been to this coffee shop in so long due to not living locally but the coffee was just as good as I remember it last! Came around 10am, was a little busy but service was quick and efficient. The baristas were very friendly and my hot latte w/ oatmilk was really good. Their pastry selection could be a little more appealing but overall, great spot! The cafe has a good amount of seating and restrooms. Street metered parking also all around!“

“Cute and cozy cafe perfect for a weekend brunch! I got the black honey ham panini during their valentines brunch special, and it was delicious. The panini was crispy and the flavors and textures were balanced between the gooey cheese, crispy apples, and slightly sweet ham.“

“I just hosted an amazing baby shower at The Harmony Tea Room...the staff were most helpful, ease in planning this was due to their pleasant demeanor and attention to detail....I highly recommend this establishment...the food was lovely and plentiful...teas were refreshed frequently..and it was a delightful event! Even to the nice touch of the bathroom cloth hand towels The decor was adorable and my guests enjoyed themselves as did my daughter, the lovely guest of honor!“