The perfect blend between a coffee shop and a diner/food court vibe. You order at the counter and…read moretake a number to your seating. The order is brought out to you but that is the only table service you receive. You collect your own napkins and utensils from the station located near the restroom, and you toss out your trash. PROS: - no stairs, easy entrance for those who use walkers, wheel chairs, strollers, etc. - expansive menu including hot food options, milkshakes, etc. (more than just a coffee shop menu) - cool vibe, antique decor, string lighting and variety of heights for seating options (high top tables, standard tables, couches, etc) - amazing bakery selection including novelty cakes; authentic and professional CONS: - sometimes lacks available seating, especially on weekends - sometimes lacks available parking, especially on weekends - could use better ongoing table clean up My go to drink is the iced toffee coffee. My go to breakfast is the yogurt & honey which is a generous portion. I also enjoy the potato peppers & eggs. For lunch they have an expansive salad menu. I really enjoy the Mediterranean salad (which used to be called the Israeli salad). This is a family friendly establishment. Always fun to take a stroll through the antique store which you can access from the dining establishment.

The hot chocolate and the pastry were delicious! The place…read moreis cozy and very inviting, with the thrift store where you could appreciate antique and particular things in it. I recommend it!!

Best coffee shop in the North Shore... dare I say Staten Island?!…read more My recommendations- - COFFEE DRINKS: Iced Spanish latte with whole milk and cinnamon (delicious and indulgent) OR hot cortado (for a smaller drink with strong caffeine kick) - FRUIT DRINKS: Orange crush juice; Matcha mama smoothie - TOASTS: Caprese; Smoked Salmon; French Lady - BFAST: the Benny; the New Yorker; Eggs your Way - BALLIN ON A BUDGET: Sunrise Wrap - KIDS: The Works Pancakes stack This is a small business that serves the heart and soul of this community. You might see ppl working on their laptops, couples on a date, ppl stopping in before/after a shift, teachers, artists, realtors, retired folks, parents with their infants, etc. They have a fridge stocked with additional beverages including wellness shooters like ginger shots. They also sometimes have sangria and daily specials available. In the back they have created an awesome seating area with tables, chairs, umbrella's and a mini bar. I'm not sure what they serve out of the mini bar or when but I think they do private events sometimes. Don't sleep on this spot! Northside is a keeper!

I was really excited to try this place and finally came in with high expectations, but…read moreunfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The staff seemed unprofessional from the start. I ordered an iced matcha and was given a hot one instead. When I mentioned it, she said I had asked for hot (which I didn't), but said she'd remake it. That same day, iced drinks were advertised as 50% off, yet I was still charged full price. It was difficult to even address this because she was gossiping with her friend at the counter the entire time, which made me feel uncomfortable interrupting. The atmosphere didn't help either, the lights were off, making it feel like the business wasn't even open yet. As for the food, the Tex-Mex burrito was extremely underwhelming. It was mostly beans with barely any bacon, and at $14 it felt like an overpriced egg-and-bean burrito. The sausage, egg, and cheese bagel was just okay, but the bagel itself was very hard and oddly sweet. The matcha latte was the biggest letdown, there was virtually no matcha flavor at all, it tasted like watered-down oat milk. Overall, between the service, pricing issues, and poor food quality, this place did not live up to expectations. I wouldn't recommend it.

This was my third visit to Bean & Leaves, and they continue to absolutely amaze me every single…read moretime! The pastries are consistently a highlight - always incredibly fresh, perfectly made, and so delicious. Beyond the amazing food, the employees are wonderfully friendly and do an excellent job keeping the entire place spotlessly clean. I adore the atmosphere here; it's so cozy and cute, making it the perfect spot whether I want to surf the web, catch up with a friend, dive into a book, or just enjoy a coffee. Speaking of enjoying things, their menu is fantastic! I recently had the waffles with strawberries, chocolate syrup, and tons of whipped cream - the portion was huge and every bite was absolutely mouthwatering. Bean & Leaves is a true gem! Please stop by if you're in the area, you can thank me later. *wink, wink* Oh, and Free Wifi is always a plus!

We hired Beans & Leaves to provide a coffee bar for our daughter's engagement brunch, and they were…read moreabsolutely fantastic. The morning of our event there was snow on the ground, and Danielle, one of the owners, personally called early to confirm everything was still on. She shoveled herself out and drove in from New Jersey to make sure the coffee bar was set up and ready. That level of dedication and professionalism truly stood out. The coffee bar itself was a huge hit. They offered espresso drinks, cappuccinos, flavored lattes, oat milk options, and iced selections -- all made fresh to order. The quality was excellent and truly café-level, not just standard event coffee. The iced lattes were especially popular with our guests. The setup was polished and professional, the baristas were friendly and efficient, and it added such a fun, elevated touch to the brunch. If you're planning a wedding event, shower, or special celebration, I highly recommend Beans & Leaves. Exceptional service, delicious coffee, and a team that genuinely cares about your event.

Was there ever a Cafe 1668 in Stapleton in the early teens? I can't believe this isn't a mistake as…read morethere was such a place I think on Greenwich St in Tribeca. The photos look like they could be from there, but maybe way back in the most vital days of NYC Stapleton was on the map with such a trendy place. One can only hope someone has such a vision and starts something like this here! What an inspiration. Meanwhile for now this remains a mystery, perhaps an homage to a bygone era, or just a fantasy. We will never know.

The coffee is good and the sheep are cute - Kaffe 1668 is an ideal location to sit down with some…read moremood lighting, enjoy some good tunes, and read a book. Setting (5/5): the interior of this place is simple and chic with a focus on sheep. There is a good amount of seating and tables that can fit four comfortably. If you need chill study vibes, I would definitely check this place out. Drinks (5/5): I got the mocha and really enjoyed it! It had a rich, but not too sweet chocolate taste and it wasn't bitter. The little latte design on top was also a nice touch. And I think that summary of their coffee being rich and slightly sweet is reflective of their other drinks too (my friend got the Americano and agreed that it had a natural sweet taste too it). Also I will say their music choices are great and it's not too noisy here so you can have a nice chat or really dive deep into a book or email here.

I loved redemption coffee. They have a really cool variety of coffee and other drinks. My wife…read moreloved that drink with turmeric for example - the golden milk. I loved my Cortado. The space is really chill. Like Manhattan, but without the 8000 people. And customer service was phenomenal, I have to give the barista credit for explaining everything to me, like which drinks I've added sugar in, which do. Go!

This coffee shop is bright, welcoming and dependable. It feels like family every time I sit down…read moreand chat with the other guests and the owner Pierre. The almond croissants are my go to from the baked goods, and those are hard to find at other coffee shops nearby! I also love the outdoor seating area and the convenient location on Forest Ave. Easy to walk to when running errands and right near a bus stop. They make their own homemade syrups which adds a yummy flavor to the coffee drinks. All the food is fresh, delicious and presentable. They take the time to focus on your order and make you feel at home, never rushed to leave to give up seating. This is probably one of the most family friendly coffee shops on Staten Island!

I've been coming to the sweet shop bakery for a year now and can't say enough about this little…read morecozy bakery. My personal happy place to come and enjoy one of my many favorites, toasted brick oven rolls with butter and a tall hazel nut latte. Always enjoy their tasty Italian breads made right there on the premises, as well as all their pastries and cakes. Customer services is top notch and the music is great. I ordered my daughters bridal shower cookies and everyone enjoyed them. I look forward to going to the sweet shop on weekends, never disappointed. If you're in the neighborhood come in and enjoy the coffee of the day and try their breads, and assorted pastries. Thank you, Sweet Shop Bakery Maria

So many tasty treats. Always fresh. Great neighborhood business. They made a graduation cake…read moreexactly like the photo I gave them. Delicious cake!

There can be no greater indulgent pleasure than walking into the Cookie Jar and being overwhelmed…read moreby the aromas and the vast selection of delicious delights! Cookies cookies cookies!!!!! Selection is too vast to even attempt to relay. Of course, they have pre wrapped cookie trays but the fun is picking out a pound or two of your favorites and some new ones never before tried.

What can I say? This place is amazing. This is the same owner as Cake chef. While I don't generally…read morego to them for my cakes, I go to The Cookie Jar, for all of my cookies. They are consistently good. The place is decorated with cookie jars that you can purchase on the wall. The service is very good and the cookies are always fresh. They have such a great ass assortment.

Food: Always amazing…read more Service: Pretty good. The staff are friendly and really helpful and accommodating to my needs. Ambiance: Clean and modern, with a classical timeless feel.

I love just chilling on a chill Saturday am. After doing some grocery shopping, I stopped in to…read moregrab a croissant and medium cold brew (no sugar or cream). The cold brew is quite strong! Croissant is good, flaky and not stale. Their donuts are also delish and chewy, I appreciate the mochi donuts. I've been here other times- it can get quite busy but it's a sign of a good business.

Love this place, beer is cold, friendly service, cool atmosphere, recommend, a touch of old staten…read moreisland, when they used to have a booming breweries everywhere.

We came here a second time, specifically to give this place a try…read more Why a second time, you may ask? Because the 1st time we came back in '22, on a Sunday, the entire bar was booked for some kid's birthday party. When we walked in, people looked at us like we were clearly in the wrong place (rather than tell us, nicely, that they simply weren't open to other customers). So we came back today, on a goegeous Saturday, at about 2:00 pm. Prime time for people to head out on a walk to explore Staten Island, and to grab a refreshing beer at a local brewery. And guess what? Closed, again. For another kid's party. You know how the saying goes - screw me once, shame on you. Well, this is officially 0 for 2. The kicker is that we even called ahead multiple times to try and see if they were indeed open today; got zero answers, and their voicemail is full. I've absolutely, positively no idea why this place has tremendous reviews. They absolutely stink at handling the basics of a brewery. Not to mention, and not to throw shade at the entire neighborhood, but the adjacent plaza isn't exactly visitor-friendly. Trash everywhere basically. Do yourself a huge favor and come try the nearby Craft House. They do CRAZY stuff here, such as: a) answer phones b) serve adults on a Saturday c) have good beer and good bar apps. Never trying my luck at the joke of a "Flagship" brewery again.

This is our absolute favorite bakery and our go-to for all of our events. We work with both kids…read moreand adults with disabilities, and everyone loves their desserts. One of the biggest reasons we trust this bakery is that all of their products are nut-free, so we never have to worry when serving our community. The service is always amazing; warm, caring, and consistent. You can truly feel that this is a family-owned business, which is so important and rare these days. The people here are wonderful, and the desserts are just as impressive. They don't just look beautiful, they actually taste incredible too, which is a rare find. This place is truly a diamond, and we are so grateful for them.

I only went here a handful of times, but when I first discovered it, I really sang their praises…read more Their breads are genuinely good, and some of the Dream Cakes can be delicious when they're done right. Unfortunately, I found the quality inconsistent. I recently tried the Dubai chocolate-inspired Dream Cake and it honestly tasted like almost nothing. I also tried the cheesecake with strawberry topping, and the cheesecake was extremely dense while the topping tasted canned rather than fresh. The staff has always been very kind and welcoming, which makes this even more disappointing to write. What ultimately made me decide not to return was seeing political cupcakes displayed after the presidential election. Regardless of political beliefs, I personally feel businesses should stay neutral because politics are so divisive and can alienate customers on either side, especially in a diverse area like Staten Island's North Shore. It completely changed the feeling of the place for me, and I haven't gone back since. I truly wish the staff and bakery well, but overall I left disappointed.