Nicky&#x27;s Coffee Shop

This was a nice Sunday brunch experience. We got Brazilian Pao de Queijo (PDQ) with Lox & Egg…read moreSandwich (delish) w/Plaintain hash brown and a vegetable empenada. The ambiance is nice for chatting on a lazy Sunday. Only critique is that it takes so so long for the food to come out, longer than one would expect for these brunch items. Will probably come again though, the Brazilian bread is probably one the best versions I've eaten anywhere. I haven't tried working here, but it's a nice alternative to Starbucks in Riverdale.

I popped in here as I was in the area, and I was in the mood for a chill coffee shop vibe. It's…read morevery cute with lots of seating downstairs as well as a whole co-working space upstairs. The service was great and even though it was crowded when I walked in, I was able to snag a seat at the bar stools. They have a great menu of coffee and tea drinks to choose from, including a coquito latte. They also have lots of pastries and a pretty extensive food menu. I ordered the ginger cookie and a chai latte and both were very good and flavorful. The music selection was really good as well, and wasn't too loud, so if you're looking for a place to work or read, this would be a good spot. I'd definitely come back here again the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Strawberry Shortcake Matcha (Cold Foam)

Chai Matcha Latte

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Mon Amour Coffee & Wine

4.4(309 reviews)

1.3 mi•Kingsbridge

I stop by here often when I am getting my nails done. For this trip, I had a glass of Chardonnay,…read morecarrot muffin, turmeric latte and the vegetarian flatbread. I was not a fan of vegetarian flatbread, it was a salad on a flatbread. The salad was dressed well but the flatbread was dry. Other than that, as always the service was excellent and the decor is cute.

What a wonderful experience at the super cute cafe right by the one train station by 238th st. Very…read moreeasy to miss, but dont! They have an elaborate hot and cold drinks menu, and they have a delectable selection of savory and sweet treats. I went for the turmeric latte and an avocado toast. The turmeric latte was just exquisite, exactly what I was looking for. Service was respectful and pleasant. Will definitely come back.

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Lava House

4.0(23 reviews)

1.6 mi•Riverdale

So lucky to have this amazing crêperie in the neighborhood! Delicious crepes and coffee, and a very…read morechic vibe. Highly recommend!

Best coffee on the hill hands down, the guys are sweet and hard working, never get ruffled when…read moreit's busy. My go-to spot to work if I need to get out of the house (I WFH)

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Earlybird

3.8(33 reviews)

2.4 mi•North Riverdale

I come to Early Bird whenever i'm in the area and looking for a place to work. Wifi is password…read moreprotected and always works perfectly! They expanded their menu to include more filling options - like a chicken bowl. I had delicious buffalo chicken chili, which I'd definitely order again. the chicken in the chicken bowl was a bit on the dry side. But generally I love everything I get here. 5 stars all the way!

Earlybird Cafe, in the Bronx, frequently does not have food items on their website. Yet they bill…read moreyou anyway for non-deliverables. They do not answer their posted phone number. Infuriating and costly.

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Smoothie cheers with my running partner

Sheza Coffee House

3.8(58 reviews)

2.7 mi•North Riverdale

I just spent $33 on a latte, cappuccino and two croissants…read more... The coffees were great, the pastries fresh but that's an INSANE amount of money for a cafe to be charging. Cute interior but just not worth it.

GRAND OPENING AT THEIR NEW LOCATION…read more 1S ALEXANDER ST YONKERS, NY 10701 I actually visited this establishment earlier and ordered at Americano...for their Grand Opening (which I didn't know was happening today...until I had seen the Yonkers's Mayor strolling by) around 2pm ish. Now let me explain something about this photo. This photo explains everything and the future of this business. 1. This is my second visit during their festive Grand Opening. I ordered a simple Hot Chocolate with almond milk. With oatmeal raisin cookie. 2. I was immediately greeted with the ENTIRE FAMILY whom owns Sheza ESPECIALLY THE BOSS HERSELF SHEZA which is amazing. Finally...A strong FAMILY The place is very clean (But no trash can in sight..which is kinda a problem) I wouldn't want to leave the trash behind at all. Earlier I gave my half eaten sampled chocolate cupcake to the cashier whom was handling a customer (which felt uncomfortable but he insisted on throwing it out) Overall I see a bright future for this cozy cafe which is what we needed in Yonkers. Hopefully the locals support this establishment Please support the locals..

Cinnamon roll. Outside is one thing; an interior assessment is key.

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Imagine these flowers on the ceiling, too.

Greystone Coffee

3.4(10 reviews)

2.3 mi•North Riverdale

Strong coffee, chill ambiance& service def a place to go on a day you're not pressed for time.read more

Disappointed. Drove here was excited to try I love trying new coffee spots but it was closed even…read morethough they say they close at 5pm it was 4:07pm when I arrived.

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My Kitchen Flavor

5.0(6 reviews)

1.5 mi•Kingsbridge

Super fast and nice service. Front person is super calming and welcoming. Wanted a quick bite and…read moregot it after 6 min. Place is very clean and organized.

Excellent food at a reasonable price. Staff was very friendly. The place was bare bones but…read morecomfortable.

2.5 mi•Inwood, Washington Heights

Curdled milk dessert! Not as sweet as you think... its super balanced.

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Kuro Kirin Espresso & Coffee

4.3(68 reviews)

I recently visited this cafe because Buunni is unfortunately closed for renovations. During my two…read morevisits, I found the employees (both morning and afternoon staff) to be quite unfriendly. It looks like I am not the only person who has experienced it. Now I know why I never visited this spot - bad vibes all around.

I will admit I am a coffee snob but the barista there was on another level. While the drink served…read morewas good, the attitude ruined the taste. Very rude, sarcastic and pretentious.

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CHOCnyc

4.7(257 reviews)

2.1 mi•Inwood

Drove from Jersey City for the perfect chocolate cake and the jubilee delivered!…read more Carrot cake was great too.

I appreciate the fact that everything is made in house But the staff and Pastry Chefs are overly…read morepretentious and tend to make you feel like they're doing you a favor for purchasing their food. The prices are ridiculously high especially for the small amount of sliced cake they serve.

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Inwood Farm

3.8(822 reviews)

2.0 mi•Inwood

Came here for brunch with a friend. The space was lovely and bustling, with a welcoming ambiance…read more When I first arrived, the quoted wait time was 30 minutes, but it turned out to be closer to 45 minutes. While waiting, I sipped on a Cinnamon Maple Latte, which was bold and strong, as well as heavy on the cinnamon, but could have used more maple and sweetness. My friend and I shared the Bread and Cornbread Basket, served warm with raspberry preserve jam and butter. The Bread was perfectly baked, fluffy, and well seasoned. Cornbread was glazed, giving it a slightly sweet taste, as well as crumbly in a good way. The butter made the breads richer, while the raspberry jam added a nice layer of flavor. For my meal, I ordered the Steak and Eggs, adding Truffle Fries, which were an additional $5. This also came with a small side salad topped with radishes. The Steak was tender, wonderfully juicy, and flavorful. Eggs were cooked over hard, just how I like them and made expertly. Truffle fries had a generous sprinkling of Parmesan and were delightfully crispy, with strong truffle yumminess. Salad gave a fresh element to the dish. Service was lovely. Our waitress was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. Prices were decent. I would consider returning for dinner to try the Short Rib or Brisket Mac & Cheese.

I had a pistachio matcha latte here even though it got off of their list. They use syrup and I ask…read morefor it less sweetened and it was actually full of pistachio flavor with some gentle sweetness.

The Lamb chops were good. They were tender and very tender.

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Joseph C.

7 years ago

I've been going to Nicky's since I was a kid. Best place to eat breakfast when youre in a rush or even if you're ready to sit down and enjoy. I go there with family and friends and they all love it. I love Nicky's so much I had them cater my job's breakfast for a directors meeting. They were punctual and affordable and everyone LOVED the food, of course! read more

Sammy C.

11 years ago

Best place in the neighborhood for breakfast especially coffee. They have it ready for me every morning before I even get there. The staff there are very friendly and once and awhile the owner doesn't charge me for my children's orders. read more

Zen T.

11 years ago

This place keeps waitstaff tips which is illegal . You should be reported ! Shame on you if you don't stop doing that you gonna be in trouble with the city read more

Curlie P.

5 years ago

I have ordered from here a few times and the food is always good. The delivery is always in reasonable time.

Kevin C.

11 years ago

Great food served fast, super staff and always busy. I come here often and am never disappointed.

Kin D.

9 years ago

Best restaurant in the area!!! Wonderful food with great price. Definitely will come back again read more

Stephanie M.

10 years ago

I love it here! Prices are reasonable and the service is also great! Definitely recommended!

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