You'd never know from how unassuming it is from the outside, but what a great place! You've got to give them a try. This was our first time and we tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, the KOVA Breakfast, and spicy fries. We both asked for our eggs to be cooked medium and they were probably the closest to over medium we've ever received at a restaurant! Most of the time, they end up coming out over easy, so this shows their attention to detail. The food was absolutely delicious. We also tried an iced matcha and iced lavender mocha coffee, both of which were very good. The inside of this place is very clean and chic. I also enjoyed the coffee-shop-type background music they play. We are not from the area, but if we are back in the area, we will definitely be stopping by for another visit. read more

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Créme brûlée latte and orange tea were delicious. The kova latte was essentially matcha and espresso, with strong matcha notes. We also ordered spicy fries without the spicy sauce and I was in love with them. They are seasoned so well, definitely didn't need any sort of condiment. The bacon is described as Canadian but it seems to be the regular thin cut. The waffles were also amazing, not too sweet. Not as much seating as you'd expect but the wait wasn't long. Cute atmosphere for brunch read more

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The KOVA is a super cozy little brunch place on Staten Island. The first time we ever had it was during covid and we loved it so we finally decided to come in on a Thursday afternoon. There were just a few others there. The staff are so super friendly and attentive. We loved the beef roti a lot and the eggs Benedict was good. The cheeseburger was lacking no in seasoning. Our only complaint was that it was over 85 degrees out but there was no AC and just a small fan which made the dining experience less enjoyable. read more

The KOVA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Staff was very nice but a bit spotty with service. They were trying, so I absolutely don't fault them, but want to raise that they do need to tighten up service a bit (missed order, given a different order than asked, slow to receive order). The place is nice; aesthetically pleasing, feels airy without being cramped. One note that is if you sit in the back, the bench makes a lot of breaking sounds; and I promise the people sitting on it were of average build. The food; I personally ordered a strawberry matcha latte, hot and a lobster croissant. The latte was the perfect level of sweetness for me (just enough a touch more to mask the bitterness of matcha but enough for the matcha to come through). It was nice and creamy and a good size. The lobster croissant with fries was not lacking in quantity but a miss in flavor/execution. It wasn't bad, but didn't live up to expectations. The croissant was toasted to the point of being a bit past crunchy. And while there was a decent amount of lobster, I couldn't really taste the lobster with all strength of the dressing. The fries are hand cut but were soggy. To be clear, I ate it all and don't think it was terrible, but it wasn't great. Definitely would come back and think it's a lovely brunch option in the area! read more

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Nice concept but too expensive for what it is. I got a $7 latte. It was ok. Not better than the one I get for $3.50 at my neighborhood store. Croissants were massive. They had a lot of cream inside and outside. They were a bit bigger than normal and to me, looked more like cakes than croissants. I got the chocolate and strawberry flavors (my kids tried them and liked them - I couldn't, gluten allergy:( ). The kids couldn't finish them and just had half. The cost of a croissant- close to $10 each! The place was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and I liked that Turkish tea gets served on a tiny Persian rug. With that said, I can't get past the price tag. I just think it is way too expensive for what it is. read more

Service was amazing, our waitress so sweet and patient! We all got different dishes and drinks. I got the Beef Roti, which was very filling and had a nice taste. It came with green sauce with a strong spinach flavor, adding more flavor. The Hibiscus Lemonade was alright and had a weak hibiscus flavor. Overall, would go back, especially with the tall tables! read more

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Absolutely amazing!!!!!! It was busy on Saturday- barely was able to get a table. Customers were locals and came right in and knew exactly what to order. The staff was soooo well trained and had excellent customer service. Menu was simple and organized. Food is exactly what photos show and everything was on spot!!! Decor was amazing and interior was clean and tidy. This is a superb local gem!!! Definitely coming back again!'nnn read more

The KOVA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Cute little coffee place with good breakfast. The eggs Benedict & the nutella french toast were delicious. The crème brûlée latte was really good but I wasn't a big fan of the iced mocha. The staff were friendly & we loved the ambiance of this place. read more

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First time here, I got the fried chicken sandwich with wasabi aioli and it was pretty good! It's a small little restaurant but I believe they have two locations (one in bay ridge). I wish they added more wasabi aioli but nevertheless, super good! It also came with a ton of home cut fries. The service was good and they were nice. read more

The KOVA - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

We visited Kova right when it opened on a Saturday morning and were allowed to seat ourselves! The interior was small and a bit dim but had a nice ambiance. We were asked several times if we wanted any drinks besides water which seemed slightly persistent, but I do understand that they pride themselves on their beverages and coffees with latte art. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with spicy fries and the egg royale. The eggs benedict was solid, with a neat pile of smoked salmon, a perfectly poached egg, and the classic hollandaise sauce. It came with a side of breakfast potatoes which I found to be a bit bland and lacking. My boyfriend had the fried chicken sandwich and he said the chicken was nicely seasoned and not dry. However, he did note that some parts of the chicken tasted and felt undercooked. He also wished the spicy fries were spicier, but overall it was a decent meal. I enjoyed my time at The Kova, but the menu is limited and the food is average. I would recommend trying it at least once for the ambiance and to check it off your brunches in Staten Island list! read more

The KOVA - Eggs Royale and Fried Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

The food was made to order- you can see it being cooked and smell the freshness from the griddle. The food had high quality ingredients and I could tell they take pride in preparing plates. The ambiance was cozy, modern, and clean. The space is small, but it's no different than an established space you could find in Manhattan or Brooklyn. It's not ideal for a baby stroller but I feel like their staff would accommodate as best as they could. We have a toddler and they were able to give us an extra chair for 3 on a side of their high top. The place had a lot of orders and was VERY Busy!!! We ordered the crème brûlée latte, the macchiato, chocolate chip pancakes, onion and mushroom omelette, the royal Benedict, the lavender lemonade and the hibiscus lemonade. All 5/5 stars!!!! read more

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Found this place after realizing our regular cafe wasn't open on Mondays and we are so glad we tried something new! Very warm and inviting cafe with friendly staff and excellent food. I had the "Kova" breakfast, wife had the Eggs Florentine, teenage son had the pulled chicken sandwich and my young daughter had the fruit salad. We all devoured our plates. Great Cortado and drip coffee as well! We will be back! read more

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Super cute place Parking is tricky - small lot Nicest staff Small inside so not great for big groups Sweet potato fries FTW. Huge portion and so tasty Burger was delicious Yummy coffees Love this place read more

Loveeeee this place for brunch! Cozy little spot. Small dining area so best to go with a small group but we didn't have to wait for a table for a party of 2. Good food and nice drinks. I have also ordered delivery from them and the food holds up well. My go to's: Beef roti 5/5 - yummy! comes with a green sauce Cheeseburger 5/5 - it reminded me of a shake shack burger but better. melt in your mouth type of bite. Chicken sandwich 4.5/5 - crispy and well flavored Lavender latte 5/5 - cute latte art Spicy fries 4/5 - always yes to seasoning. Good portion of fries given with your entree. read more

The KOVA - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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The ambience is super cute and the food is always delicious. The service could be better, we weren't checked on and had to keep getting up for condiments, ordering more etc. I get that staff could be busy but they could be more attentive, hence why I removed a star. read more

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Whenever we're visiting New York and stay in Staten Island, this is one of our go-to fav breakfast spots. It's small but cozy. I love the bacon, egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll. Mmm mmm good! read more

This was a cute little place for brunch. The food was so pretty and colorful but the taste of it was disappointing. I ordered an Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon but everything from the sauce to the potatoes were bland. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be coming back. read more

The KOVA - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Excellent brunch place - numerous offerings to choose from. I was extremely happy with my experience here. I had the spinach and cheese omelet with added mushrooms. Yum! Also asked for some tobacco on top to add some heat! Very happy with the outcome! Home fries on the side with a glass of orange juice. Servers are extremely friendly and willing to work with you. Place is relatively small, so come early for a good table. But I assure you that you'll leave very happy. Happy Brunching! read more

Visited with my family for brunch a while ago. The eggs and potatoes were so-so and felt overpriced for what we got. The waitress forgot about my drink order until reminded. The space was rather small. read more

The space is tiny--seats 16 people at the same time, at most. Very tight seating arrangements. Not suitable for groups larger than 4. If you want to snag a seat, come here towards the closing time, when most people are finishing their meals. Taking a star off for service. The staff seemed very overwhelmed, understaffed, and distracted. We asked for water three times. A side of fries was randomly brought to us, without the rest of our order, or water. No utensils were brought out, we had to ask for those multiple times as well. Throughout our meal, we witnessed plates being brought out from the kitchen, and left on the counter. No staff was available to deliver them to the table. Food just stood there, getting cold, waiting on the counter. Small menu, simple breakfast/brunch dishes and beverages. $4 latte was tasty. $6 Sweet potato fries were light and crispy, however they desperately needed seasoning, as they were not seasoned at all. Used a lot of table salt & pepper. $12 beef rotti was flavorful--well seasoned, with some heat to it. However, this was very oily, so dab off that excess oil with a napkin. $14 pulled chicken sandwich with sweet fries was a good option. Filling, but not too filling. The pulled chicken was flavorful, slightly spicy, great seasoning. The sandwich is on the smaller side. Additional sauce will cost you $.75 per tiny plastic cup. read more

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The space is cozy and has a nice vibe, and we were happy to try something new. The menu had good variety, and most of what we ordered was well prepared. Coffee was solid, especially the cortado. There were a couple of small service hiccups -- our order took a bit longer than expected, and one item had to be corrected -- but the staff was polite and handled it with professionalism. Overall, a nice spot with potential to be excellent. Would come back to give it another go. read more

I read the French toast was great? It was not. No flavor whatsoever. This place doesn't even have decaf coffee. Don't waste your time with this place. Go to the Colonnade Diner on Hylan Blvd. They have fantastic French toast, great burgers the best tuna sandwich you could ever have and excellent soups read more

Such a cute spot! Exactly what's missing on Staten Island. A cute little breakfast cafe with great food. We ordered the Mexican omelet, French toast, and the sriracha grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was soooooo good probably one of the best I've had. The sticky sweet and spicy sriracha jam was the perfect addition to the buttery cheese grilled cheese. A must order. The Mexican omelet was good but needed something extra like some cheese or something. The potatoes were excellent exactly how I like them soft but perfectly browned and didn't taste like they'd been sitting out like at most diners. The French toast is really great they make it yellow some how maybe extra egg yolks or some pumpkin. I don't know but it tastes like fall. Can't describe it just a really perfect bite. Highly recommend coming here even for a coffee to meet a friend. Good food and a kind staff! Loved it read more

Came on a rainy Saturday afternoon, not too busy. The food came out pretty quickly. We got a chicken sandwich with sriracha mayo instead of wasabi mayo, spicy fries, and a bacon, egg, and cheese. The order of fries is a pretty big basket of fries. There's ketchup and condiments on your table. We also got a milk tea and latte. Both drinks were pretty big cups. The chicken in the sandwich was a very large piece and very juicy. The fries were seasoned well and had a kick to them, also some subtle notes of sweet flavor from the seasoning blend in the fries. The eggs were runny in the bacon egg and cheese. Food looked and tasted exactly like parlay in Brooklyn, I tried to ask if there was any relation but the server wasn't too familiar. Definitely a good place for a quick bite in Staten Island, will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

The KOVA - Spicy Hand Cut Fries and Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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It was our lucky day stumbling across The KOVA. Limited seating inside, temperatures checked and contact information requested during COVID. We decided to split the Eggs Benedict and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. The Eggs Benedict was classic and everything you expect from an Eggs Benny. They offer two variations to the classic: spinach and salmon instead of Canadian bacon. The hash browns were flavorful and had chunks of fresh onion and bell pepper. The fried chicken sandwich is served with a mound of fried chicken tenders rather than a piece of chicken, and because of this I decided to tackle my half with a fork and knife. This sandwich is dressed with fresh lettuce and a generous drizzle of wasabi aioli. The horseradish flavor is quite strong with this wasabi aioli and if you're not a fan of horseradish request to leave it off. The side of spicy fries were fantastic! Their coffee and tea choices are generous! The lavender latte was not only delicious but beautiful, too! The hot chai tea was equally yummy! read more

The KOVA - Chai Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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My breakfast was so good! I will definitely be returning in the future! Wish I tried it sooner.

In the best way to put it, I love everything about The KOVA. The food-- excellent. The eggparagus and the eggs Benedict were delicious, creamy dishes with perfect crunch from our choice of added cheddar! The drinks-- I have an internal battle to not finish my own and my boyfriend's immediately. The service-- sweet and attentive. The ambiance-- all of the decor is so cutely curated! It's not loud, the small seating area feels like a well-thought out cafe, and the open-view kitchen is very aesthetically pleasing. I recommend. :) read more

The KOVA - Egg Paragus with added: bacon, cheddar, avocado. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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This place is everything and more. The sweet potato fries are so delicious! I also got the Waffles with Nutella and I absolutely loved them. The coffee was so good and so was the hibiscus lemonade which is homemade. Staff is so nice and even brought the food out to my car. There are no issues with parking as it's in a little lot. They accept cash and credit. I honestly love this place and if I lived local I would be a regular. Get your breakfast/brunch on! **they are taking all COVID PRECAUTIONS. Everything is very safe. read more

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Smooth ambiance, food is on point. This place is tucked in a middle of a local convenience block, easy to miss but I wouldn't recommend it. read more

The KOVA - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I rarely leave reviews unless it's a 5 Star or 1 Star. The Kova blew me away. I had the BEC and a Flat White, they know how to do eggs right. The yolk was HOT, the bacon crispy, the roll and arugula was the perfect combination. My wife had the EggSparagus which was great, and my son had the burger. Highly recommended LJS read more

I have went twice. I would highly recommend the waffle with Nutella and sweet potato fries. Both times had to wait for a seat very limited seating and it does take a little while to get drinks and food. Definitely have to be patient but super worth it. I will be back. read more

The KOVA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

This is a super cute brunch place out on Staten Island. They do have about 3 tables for outdoor seating and it was pretty filled up by the time we got there on a Saturday afternoon. All the staff were wearing masks and the tables were decently separated from each other. They have a variety of drinks and food on their menu and you pretty much order inside and then they will bring the food out to you. We decided to go with the Fried Chicken Sandwich which was amazing. The chicken was super crispy, the fries were also super crispy and the flavor was absolutely amazing. Not to mention the portion size was HUGE. My boyfriend's sister went with the Egg Royale which she also liked as well. For drinks, I got the Lavender Latte which was super cute presentation wise and the flavor was not bad - I did wish they had slightly more lavender flavor too it. My boyfriend's sister got the Homemade Lavender Lemonade which had the opposite problem of mine which was that the lavender flavor was wayy too strong. Their ice coffee was pretty good tho. The only downside was that the food took quite a long time to come out for us. I believe they were making everyone's food together but we definitely waited a solid 45 mins - 1 hour for our food to come out. Overall cute place and I can definitely see myself coming back but maybe not on the weekends when they were super busy. read more

The KOVA - Fries Chicken Sandwich & Egg Royale - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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I really enjoy eating breakfast/lunch here. The quality of the food here is great and the staff is nice. The prices is a little bit more pricy than I expected and that would be my only issue. There's a small amount of seating as well. I would recommend the bacon egg and cheese and the pancakes because they taste delicious. read more

The KOVA - Bacon, Egg and Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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The Kova is a nice place, however the food is underwhelming. This is the French toast with fruits, a side of bacon, and an orange oolong latte. In total my portion of the meal is $25 (including tax). The price wouldn't be a problem if the food was not disappointing. You can count on two hands the amount of blueberries on my plate, and there is 1/4th of an orange on my plate. 1/4th!!! At least include a nice amount of fruit with the meal also the side of bacon was $4 for 3 pieces of bacon. How is that worth $4. Additionally the orange oolong latte was $6 for literally tea and milk, absolutely nothing extravagant or deserving of the $6 price tag. I don't even know why it was labeled a latte. Although the ambiance was good and the servers are very kind, the food is disappointing. read more

The KOVA - French Toast Orange Oolong Latte Bacon, Egg and Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Lemon poppyseed muffin- all time favorite muffin. It's so light and airy. I love the lemon flavor as it's not too sour and great starter for your mornings. Eggs royale - the smoked salmon is so good with the runny eggs. I love this combo the most. Eggs Benedict - always made to perfection. The eggs are always runny in the center. Spicy hand cut fries- these fries are the best. I'd choose these fries over any fries on the menu. This is a must get. Matcha latte - not too sweet and over powering with matcha. Great balance to go with your meals. The latte art is always perfect Beef roti - this was way too heavy. It's very heavy and oily read more

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Food was great and so was the service. Not a lot if seating, so would recommend off peak times.

Small place. Yummy food. Pancakes Beef roti Love the spicy fries and sweet potato fries . Wish they could do a half spicy fries and half sweet fries. Love the sauces wish they had a trio of sauce like 3 sauce for 2 bucks or something. Service is ok it depends on who you get. read more

Earning my five stars! Vibe is good, service is good, FOOD IS GOOD! Want them to expand so I don't have to wait much time for the burger that I always craving for! I love the chicken roti! Burger! Latte! Everything! *Weekend always need to wait :( but I will patiently wait for my burger cooked perfectly as juicy medium rare read more

The KOVA opened recently and their cheap prices and cute decor brought me to their place. I went with my brother yesterday right when they opened because we had a lot of work to do, but also wanted to try as many things on their menu as possible. Their wifi is pretty good, so we were able to get work done. We tried so many items on their items, and to start off we ordered their hibiscus lemonade and coffee respectively. Their lemonade is freshly squeezed, which is always a huge plus. For breakfast I chose their eggs benedict and my brother had their mexican omelette. I was very happy with my choice, and even happier at the end of it because I wasn't starving like I normally would after eating brunch. We stayed after eating to continue working and they were very welcoming. We stayed long enough to order another round of food. We decided to order their fried chicken sandwich and cheeseburger this time, and got an extra B.E.C for a friend who joined us at the cafe. My brother and I also ordered their coconut juice to share and it came with two straws and a spoon (to eat inside the coconut). Their fried chicken was so soft on the inside and absolutely delicious. If you like wasabi + mayo in particular, then you'd really dig this chicken. I ate their cheeseburger as well and enjoyed that even more than their fried chicken sandwich. They gave a huge portion of fries and I swear I almost could not move after consuming everything. I wanted to try their pastries still, and took that along with their pancakes to go for this morning's breakfast. I am in love with their Carrot Cheese Muffin and that's a lot coming from me because you won't find me eating muffins on a typical day. read more

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Slightly surprised when a good friend of mine told me that he had some incredible beef roti from a small brunch spot on Staten Island. Slightly hesitant, I decided to give it a try and was absolutely blown away. Thin flaky roti with beef, onion and mozzarella? Can't go wrong. This avocado basil sauce is a homerun. All flavors and ingredients were very well balanced. They do have much of the classic brunch faire like pancakes, eggs, toasts along with a full coffee drink menu. read more

The KOVA - Beef Roti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York