We visit this Variety often to buy growlers of Variety cold brew. The staff is friendly and the…read moreservice is always speedy and consistent. They also have a few baked goods for sale if you need a snack. As for the location - this one gets points because the bathroom is always clean! The location has lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors.

Was in the area strutting along and saw this clean business so decided to walk in & try their…read morepastries. Purchased the a slice of the bread & a plain croissant after being welcomed in by staff. Was hoping that there would be an option to warm or toast both pastries but unfortunately, there wasn't. Nonetheless, the pumpkin loaf was DIVINE!!!! 10/10!!! Croissant was ehh but I highly recommend the pumpkin bread & will return for that. I am not a coffee drinker & didn't purchase any so I can't give any feedback on that.

Just wanted to add on to my old review that they offer many specialty coffee and matcha options…read morefrom around the world and rotate their coffee, for drip and espresso, now. The art is also rotated regularly and community engagement is great. The seasonal drinks are always great btw!

Passed by this spot plenty of times but always when it was an outrageous line. I never had the…read morepatience to wait prior to the other day when I drove by and saw no line. It was a Monday at like 11am after I presume "their morning rush". I ordered an iced matcha with oat milk and needless to say I did enjoy it a lot. The lid did break twice lol So they've had to give me three ( I feel for the price they charge the cups should be better quality). But the staff were nice and polite and the place had a few seats not many. The match latte was $8 with the extra charge if oat milk I assume. So that's definitely the most I paid for matcha. But definitely don't mind it here and there.

The matcha was incredibly smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, with a fresh,…read morehigh-quality flavor that really stands out. We tried their strawberry matcha, and it was refreshing and delicious. The café itself has a clean, modern aesthetic that's perfect for grabbing a drink or snapping a few photos. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and had our drinks ready quickly.

Nice clean space…read more Great space to sit and work with ample natural lighting. The drinks were very refreshing on a hot day. Had the Ferrero richer hojicha. Had a chocolate and nutty finish. My wife had the yuzu honey match tonic. It was refreshing with a nice citrus finish.

The only time my flat white came out disgusting never happened. Their baristas are trained well!…read more Pastries are ok but the interior is hard to beat. This Variety's easily one of my favorite places to work in the area. It's also one of my favorite places to do nothing and look out the window.

Servers are quite nice. good atmosphere to come with your laptop and work. Coffee and pastries are…read moreaverage.

Ordered two lattes not only did the barista burn the milk in both lattes she decided to drop them…read moredown on the counter in the rudest possible manner. Not the first time this has occurred. Legitimately both drinks went into the garbage. They were not consumable. Cashier was nice and polite. Would not pay 15 dollars for two bad drinks with a rude staff member. For that you can go to Starbucks up the block.

This is a conveniently placed cafe with delicious food and great coffee. I had the BLT, it has a…read moretiny kick and it's pretty large. I split it with another person and I was satisfied. It was really good! I also had the raspberry & cream gateau. It was $9 for a pretty small slice but it was super delicious. Overall, if you are in the area you should definitely stop by and at least grab something. It's not the cutest cafe, the seating is minimal but we managed to find 5 seats. It was very popular on a Sunday morning!

You know you're in for a special meal as soon as you walk through the door. The beautiful antique…read morewood doors at While In Kathmandu have so much character - and the restaurant itself is just as beautiful and full of personality! We started with a cocktail made with mint, ginger, vodka, and beetroot juice. The woman working there told us they make their own juice fresh every day, and you could really taste the difference. It tasted as good as it looked! For starters, we ordered the choila roti and the Buffalo momos. Both were incredible - the flavors and presentation were amazing. The sauce over the momos was so flavorful and colorful, and the jerk chicken in the roti was perfectly seasoned. For our entree, we split the poleko lamb, which arrived on a sizzling plate and was packed with such vibrant, delicious flavors. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Everything was beautiful, creative, flavorful, and clearly made with a lot of care!

I've had Nepalese food in Jackson Heights. But I've heard many good things about this spot, so I…read moredecided to drive over to Ridgewood just to try this spot with a friend. My friend and I decided to share everything. We ordered: GARLIC NAAN 5/5 These garlic naans were probably the best we've both tried. As soon as we took a bite, we are both impressed. And to think that we would have missed out if our server didn't suggest it... These particular naans are made different from the traditional Iones. They are coated with buttery goodness and are super thin. The hummus on the side was also a very good pairing. I would recommend this app. PORK JHOL MOMO 5/5 These pork momos were also super delicious! Comparing it to the ones I've had at another restaurant, there is no overpowering cilantro in this one! The momo itself was very juicy. The flavor of the inside and the soup was delicious. Another must-get! CHICKEN KHAJA PLATTER 4/5 My friend and I were probably the least impressed with this one. A lot of the dish includes a lot of dry ingredients like popped rice & soybean seeds. They also used cold meats and veggies. It was great to try each portion of the platter, but wasn't our personal favorites of our visit here. Overall, we had a delicious lunch. We throughly enjoyed our experience here and would definitely recommend this local spot. I did think it was worth the trip over.

What a cute place to go for a yummy breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the owners and…read morecustomers. Great vibe and good food. I will definitely be back.

Stopped in for a quick work conference call…read more Great food/coffee. The ambiance is fantastic. Def a Ridgewood gem! Highly recommend. The staff is friendly.

Topics has a great atmosphere & solid drinks- what's not to love? I loved their book collection &…read morewas introduced to a lot of books that I have never seen before which was really nice. I'd go back after work as well as they serve wine & bites (I think)? as well.

Stopped by while staying with a friend nearby who recommended it. I wanted to peruse books, sit…read moredown with a drink and get some writing done. I seen the no bathroom sign after ordering a drink. I have bladder control issues due to disability. I had a bit of a panic because I don't know the neighborhood or where I can find a bathroom after I start drinking my drink. Cute place in theory. Bad uncomfortable unusable place for disabled patrons to spend more than 2 minutes or order a drink.

First & foremost, I don't even like cats but I can appreciate how cute this place is lol. I had…read moregone here for a quick breakfast & got the bagel with lox & cream cheese. It was tasty & I liked the pickled onions on it a lot- it was a nice touch. Also, the owner was really sweet & was happy to explain all of the cats painted as well which was really sweet. Lastly, if you do love cats, they do indeed have a lot of cats in the back! All in all, this is a cute spot.

The breakfast platter was $17 and change. The smoothie wasn't good. The boss lady was nice.read more

This hipster coffee shop has a cool interior design. Often packed and no room to sit, I have only…read moretaken drinks to go. Therefore, my real experience with the business comes from the barista, who I find very cold and somewhat rude. Guess it should be expected from these types of establishments. Anyway, the drinks are not special enough for me to return.

The interior and the bookstore part of this cafe is really nice and I even like the merch available…read moreto buy. However, the staff was unapproachable and kind of rude. The other clientele inside also seemed super unfriendly and self-important. There was no sense of community inside. I ordered a seasonal latte and the flavoring was pretty good but the coffee itself tasted burnt but also watery somehow, almost like it was brewed at home instead of something you would pay $7.50 for. I would only go back to look through their reasonably priced books. This place seems like it belongs more in Williamsburg with the rest of the gentrifiers instead of a welcoming place like Ridgewood.