Rotisserie Chicken for Takeout, Cocoa for Lingering

Traditional spices season the Peruvian chicken on Wyckoff Avenue. Combos include sweet plantains and rice. A midcentury cafe in Ridgewood offers indoor and outdoor seating. Its menu includes vegan options.

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Inca Chicken
4.3 (604)
Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00
122 Wyckoff Ave

Inca Chicken marinates its Peruvian rotisserie chicken in a traditional spice blend. Combos come with sides such as sweet plantains, rice, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Beef empanadas round out the menu at this compact Wyckoff Avenue spot geared toward takeout.

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Abracadabra Magic Diner
4.5 (783)
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 21:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 21:00
5-66 Onderdonk Ave

Abracadabra Magic Diner serves Turkish-inspired fare in Ridgewood. The menu includes tikka burritos, smoked salmon sandwiches and vegan options. Ceremonial cocoa comes with cinnamon and rose. The midcentury space has indoor and outdoor seating, with room to linger or work during the day.

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Ridgewood Taco Factory
4.2 (188)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
66-89 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood Taco Factory on Forest Avenue serves N.Y. strip and Al pastor tacos alongside burrito bowls. The house salsa roja packs a spicy kick. Guacamole, cheese and sour cream cost extra. The restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM.

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Best Buds Burgers
4.8 (155)
Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 21:30; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00
59-15 71st Avenue

Best Buds Burgers on 71st Avenue makes smash cheeseburgers with Schweid & Sons beef. The menu also includes beef tallow fries, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and Boylan fountain sodas. Outdoor seating occupies a small public space out front where performing artists occasionally appear.

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