10 Best Cafes in Ridgewood

“My first time trying them was amazing, my aunt, cousins along with myself did a coffee tasting there and everything was great!! I had the FFF (Triple F) with a HEC on brioche 🔥! Service was exceptional as well, definitely a comeback whenever I’m in NJ again“

“I have to say that everything I have had so far was just delicious! Staff is super friendly and they are very thoughtful. Love the ginger shots too. I recommend the Burrata, Spicy Crab, and Avocado Smash.“

“I had such a lovely experience at Blue Ridge! One of the owners, Denisse, took care of me and was incredibly warm and welcoming. She shared that it’s a family-owned business, which makes the atmosphere feel even more special.

I tried the iced latte, made with excellent-quality coffee, as well as the chocolate chip banana muffin and the chocolate cake. Both were absolutely delicious, gluten-free, and baked by Denisse herself. The shop is spotless, conveniently located, and clearly run with a lot of care. I highly recommend it!“

“I really enjoyed Ridgewood Coffee Company. It has a cozy neighborhood feel with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Amalthea Coffee Roasters. The coffee was fresh, smooth, and full of flavor, and the iced green tea was light and refreshing. I loved the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. A great local spot to enjoy a quality drink and unwind — I’d definitely come back!“

“We had a really nice dinner here and enjoyed everything we ordered. The branzino, short ribs, NY strip, and half chicken were all cooked perfectly. Portions were a nice size too, filling without being excessive.
Service was excellent. Our server was warm, attentive, and helpful with the menu. We finished with the pistachio baklava, which was fresh, delicious, and not overly sweet.
A great find in Ridgewood and a place we’d happily return to!“

“I'm a barista in France and discovered this place by accident while visiting. Great coffee and friendly staff ! Love the synesso ! took some Kenyan AA Kaibu and Rwandan back to France for cupping it with coworkers :) Way better than the "blue pretencious stuff" you can find in the city ;)“

“I have to admit, my expectations weren’t all that high going in, but this place completely caught me off guard. As soon as you walk through the doors, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting, and they did a great job with the build out.

We ordered a few different plates, and every one of them was packed with flavor. Everything was well seasoned, fresh, and really tasty.

It’s not often a restaurant surprises me like this, but this one definitely did. I’ll absolutely be back.“

“Best cafe and pastry shop ever.“

“We made a reservation at Stella Artisan and I had looked at the reviews. Even though the reviews were good, it was not listed as one of Ridgewood's top 10. We arrived and Louis, our server, was so friendly and helpful. The service was great and the food was outstanding. We have eaten in many Ridgewood restaurants and found many expensive and just ok. Stella Artisan has a unique menu and very good food. The lobster tacos were outstanding and the entrees were also outstanding. We were six people and everyone enjoyed their meal. They were also very good with substituting things. I had mentioned that I was gluten free, and Louis came over to tell me the gluten ingredients in the dish I ordered. It is my hope that this restaurant remains as it is a great addition to Ridgewood.“

“Some of the best pancakes I have had in a while, perfect size everything about it was great including the service“