Our go to coffee spot in SI when we are visiting family!…read more Excellent lattes and good breakfast foods.

Really good coffee is kind of hard to find on the north shore, but this cozy dark coffee shop with…read morefriendly staff makes a pretty good Americano. They also serve food and have some seating, but I didn't have a chance to try their other offerings.

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.

So good! This is what I'd expect of a Staten Island local favorite. First off, the ambiance is…read morelow-key. Upon entering, I saw customers of all ages. One table had a group of senior women catching up; another of two kids enjoying their waffles; and a third of a customer enjoying her solitude with a book in hand. Interestingly, even with the low music, the acoustics made it difficult to hear the person I was with. There was so much chatter in the space! Still, I enjoyed my time. This was my first visit, so I asked the cashier what he'd recommend for toasts. What was suggested were the avocado toast or the ricotta with fig jam and arugula toast. I went for the latter! I paired it with a hibiscus/cranberry tea called Angel Fall Mist, apparently a fav among customers. All in all, the meal was delish!!! The fig jam was not too sweet and was complemented well by the ricotta cheese. $9 for the toast plus tax came out to $10.89. The tea total was $3.27. Pretty affordable, I'd say! If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend it!

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.

Been wanting to try them. Walked in the other night. The minute I got inside a nice young man…read moregreeted me. I was taken aback as literally just walked in the door. He told me they would be right with me. The a nice lady caked me up. It was my first time so I asked for a choc chip and an Oreo. She asked if I wanted it heated you. I said just the Choc chip. I also ordered a drink for my cousin. Now the cookie. OMG! So good, soft and melts in your mouth. I made only got one. I am going back so. They won me over.

Great flavor selection of really big cookies. They are nicely laid out in the display so you can…read moretake your time reviewing, and the flavors go from good old chocolate chip to more unique flavors like ube. I tried the toffee chocolate chip which was a delightful twist on the tried-and-true formula. It was definitely loaded with toffee. The cookies are pretty big and cost about $5 per cookie, so it was hard to justify trying more than 1 flavor. The taste is good, but I wish they were a little smaller/cheaper to justify the indulgence. There was also a menu board slide show where I briefly saw an image of a sundae, but it never came back around, so I didn't end up ordering it. There was a pretty extensive drink menu as well. There wasn't really a lot of seating, but they pack up well to go. I would come back to try some of the other flavors and menu options.

Very good shop. Wide variety of coffee, even wider variety of pastries. Acute little area to sit…read more Service was excellent. I want to go back and sit down and eat some cheese danishes.

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

The aptly named, "Cookie Jar," seduces with sweet crumbs of all variety of cookies, torts, petit…read morefour and other pastries, and a wall full of cubicles with containers to store them in. Pro Tip - Skip the jars and focus intensely on the bakery creations. They won't last as long as the plaster and clay, but taste oh so much better, and definitely make your day. My sampling of their Brownies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Lemon Iced Petit Four, Pistachio Cookies, and a few more I have forgotten due to sugar rush, was an overwhelming high. All delicious with great taste and texture. Service was exceptional from moment of entry to final goodbyes. The packaging was likewise memorable, as was the flour sugar atmosphere that totally captivated the little kid who still lives within. Five by Five. Fantastic pastry experience.

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.

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.

Amazing!! Had a strawberry soft cream cake slice and it was good, and not sweet in my opinion. The…read morecream was only veryyy slightly sweetened. Definitely a healthier option when it comes to cake. 360 calories per slice. I also had a Maison Perrier sparkling water drink in the forever strawberry flavor, which was fantastic and had a very natural strawberry flavor. Zero artificial strawberry taste in the sparkling water, which was perfect.