no laptop or tablet, no bathroom， respect but don‘t like it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Yanin Pena
I came to Onderonk Coffee in Ridgewood at the recommendation of a friend who spoke highly of their pastries. Unfortunately, my experience here was nothing short of appalling.
It was a Saturday afternoon, near closing time, and the shop was completely empty except for our group. My friend kindly ordered coffees for everyone, and I planned to place my order shortly after. Instead of a welcoming environment, I was met with hostility and blatant disrespect. The owner singled me out — the only Black woman in the space — and told me I could not sit and meet there, if I don't purchase anything, despite the fact that my friend had already purchased drinks for all of us.
The message was loud and clear: certain people are not welcome here. No coffee or pastry is worth supporting a business that treats its customers in such a discriminatory and demeaning way. Ridgewood has plenty of cafés that value community, hospitality, and inclusivity — this is not one of them. I recommend supporting Cholita or other neighborhood coffee shops.
If you care about being treated with basic respect, take your time, money, and energy elsewhere 0/10 stars.
Camille
i love everything about this place :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cory vanderploeg
we love this spot. great coffee, great pastries, and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avery McCaffrey
Incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Murphy
Great pastries and decent coffee, but don’t come here if you’re looking to sit for a while. After 45 minutes she will ask you to buy something else or leave. This rule is reasonable if the place is busy, but this place never is. Perhaps this attitude is why!
Danielle Yoon
delicious coffee and their pastries are just right - you can tell how fresh they are. the sweetest owner and coziest vibes to top it off!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Bacon \u0026 Cheese
Maria Orzechowski
I love it here. Best fluffy sweets and so calm inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun, Cinnamon Sugar Bun, Turkey Bacon Bun
lavenderwhale
I want to give 5 stars - great food and drinks, nostalgic calm vibes, and I love the no laptop policy. But because of the no bathroom rule I can't. It doesn't make sense and it comes off selfish especially since we can all see the bathroom door. Is it bc of covid (even though we live in a covid world now) or they just don't want to clean? Either way, I had to leave because I needed to go home and pee. I hope they reconsider since the rule is not considerate to their customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Amal W.J.E
I’m not a huge fan of cinnamon rolls , but this place makes DELICIOUS cinnamon rolls. I totally recommend this spot for baked goods.
Super sweet interior. Quiet and pretty. I had a savory cheese bun and a jam scone and both were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicolas Ducot
We love this neighborhood cafe! The coffee, pastries, and vibe are all top notch. The owner is a precious soul and wonderful person too. Stop by if you get the chance. Buy the dark chocolate chip cookie and pandan latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun, Drip Coffee
Matthew Blewitt
Hidden gem! It's a small cafe that you would miss if you're not looking for it. I was looking for it and drove right past it. I got a latte and coconut bun. The coffee was good but the coconut bun was AMAZING! If you are anywhere near this place you need to come and check it out. Laptops and tablets are not allowed so keep that in mind if you are looking to get work done while you sip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun
Pat Szymanski
There is no bathroom for customer use. The choice of pastries is picayune. You can't bring in laptops and tablets. An opportunity to pay $5 for a latte and sit in a warm room on a summer day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Om
I love the restoration they did on this cafe. It’s just really pleasant to sit here and reminiscent of the old days in Queens.
no laptop or tablet, no bathroom， respect but don‘t like it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I came to Onderonk Coffee in Ridgewood at the recommendation of a friend who spoke highly of their pastries. Unfortunately, my experience here was nothing short of appalling.
It was a Saturday afternoon, near closing time, and the shop was completely empty except for our group. My friend kindly ordered coffees for everyone, and I planned to place my order shortly after. Instead of a welcoming environment, I was met with hostility and blatant disrespect. The owner singled me out — the only Black woman in the space — and told me I could not sit and meet there, if I don't purchase anything, despite the fact that my friend had already purchased drinks for all of us.
The message was loud and clear: certain people are not welcome here. No coffee or pastry is worth supporting a business that treats its customers in such a discriminatory and demeaning way. Ridgewood has plenty of cafés that value community, hospitality, and inclusivity — this is not one of them. I recommend supporting Cholita or other neighborhood coffee shops.
If you care about being treated with basic respect, take your time, money, and energy elsewhere 0/10 stars.
i love everything about this place :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
we love this spot. great coffee, great pastries, and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pastries and decent coffee, but don’t come here if you’re looking to sit for a while. After 45 minutes she will ask you to buy something else or leave. This rule is reasonable if the place is busy, but this place never is. Perhaps this attitude is why!
delicious coffee and their pastries are just right - you can tell how fresh they are. the sweetest owner and coziest vibes to top it off!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Bacon \u0026 Cheese
I love it here. Best fluffy sweets and so calm inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun, Cinnamon Sugar Bun, Turkey Bacon Bun
I want to give 5 stars - great food and drinks, nostalgic calm vibes, and I love the no laptop policy. But because of the no bathroom rule I can't. It doesn't make sense and it comes off selfish especially since we can all see the bathroom door. Is it bc of covid (even though we live in a covid world now) or they just don't want to clean? Either way, I had to leave because I needed to go home and pee. I hope they reconsider since the rule is not considerate to their customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
I’m not a huge fan of cinnamon rolls , but this place makes DELICIOUS cinnamon rolls. I totally recommend this spot for baked goods.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Super sweet interior. Quiet and pretty. I had a savory cheese bun and a jam scone and both were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this neighborhood cafe! The coffee, pastries, and vibe are all top notch. The owner is a precious soul and wonderful person too. Stop by if you get the chance. Buy the dark chocolate chip cookie and pandan latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun, Drip Coffee
Hidden gem! It's a small cafe that you would miss if you're not looking for it. I was looking for it and drove right past it. I got a latte and coconut bun. The coffee was good but the coconut bun was AMAZING! If you are anywhere near this place you need to come and check it out. Laptops and tablets are not allowed so keep that in mind if you are looking to get work done while you sip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Bun
There is no bathroom for customer use. The choice of pastries is picayune. You can't bring in laptops and tablets. An opportunity to pay $5 for a latte and sit in a warm room on a summer day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I love the restoration they did on this cafe. It’s just really pleasant to sit here and reminiscent of the old days in Queens.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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