Caffe Portofino in Bronx: Bronx Cafe Espresso With Late Caffe Corretto

At Caffe Portofino on 2008 Williamsbridge Rd, strong espresso and late night Caffe Corretto set the tone. The owner is welcoming and sociable, and the room is kept clean, though service from other staff can land as indifferent or rude. The cafe works for a quick visit, with the experience shaped by how comfortable you are around smoke and uneven hospitality. The important pause comes before you settle in, smoking is allowed indoors and outdoors, and hookah is available around the food. That makes this a social coffee stop with a sharper edge than the usual Bronx cafe. Hours run from 7 AM to 11 PM every day, a late window for an evening coffee or a late Caffe Corretto. Bring a little patience for the staff, choose your seat with the smoke in mind, and keep the address handy at 2008 Williamsbridge Rd. For planning, note the listed detail: Smoking allowed. Check the hours and address on the card before setting out.