Ridgewood Cafes for Espresso, Tacos and Late Nights

4.5 (64)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

62-54 Forest Ave

L'Aroma Deli Cafe brings a traditional Italian cafe focus to Forest Avenue, with espresso and cappuccino at the center. Friendly service and an unhurried pace suit a pause for conversation, while outdoor seating offers another place to sit when the indoor space gets warm in summer. It opens daily at 6 a.m.

4.6 (118)

Wed – Fri, 09:00 – 15:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 16:00

3-53 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA

Onderdonk Cafe prohibits laptops and tablets to preserve its quiet atmosphere. Wooden tables furnish the small room. Kopi bajigur combines coffee with pandan leaves, palm sugar, ginger and milk, and also comes iced. The kitchen bakes blueberry and cinnamon sugar buns alongside savory turkey bacon and cheese options.

4.5 (96)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 16:00; Fri, 07:00 – 19:00; Sat, 08:00 – 15:00; Sun, 08:30 – 14:30

18-66 Flushing Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA

In Between Dos Cafe serves tacos with salsa and the signature Biker Sandwich. This family-owned Ridgewood cafe offers space for a sit-down meal on Flushing Avenue. Relaxing music invites a longer stay. Staff are known for remembering returning locals' orders.

4.6 (57)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

7-93 Fairview Ave

I.O. Cafe serves hearty Eastern European-style food behind a metal door in Ridgewood. The kitchen prepares smoked salmon on avocado toast and Middle Eastern-style salad. Rare European tracks play at a volume that allows conversation. The cafe-bar opens daily at noon and closes at 4 a.m.