This corner landmark in downtown Ridgewood, NJ has stood as a coffee shop for decades. Since their transformation in the early aughts, they’ve been hailed as one of the earliest Specialty Coffee shops in the neighboring region (outside of NYC). They have been brewing and serving craft coffee (pour-overs, latte art, etc.) with expertise, passion, and bit of quirkiness since before quirkiness was cool.

UPDATE: RCC has moved across the street and one block down to their new address at

133 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(and they took us with them!)

IG: @RidgewoodCoffeeCompany

A gorgeous and comfortably sized cafe serving a delicious selection of drinks (caffeinated and otherwise). Slightly removed from the main downtown area of Tenafly, the atmosphere of the shop really lends itself to savoring every sip and every moment you’re there.

35 Highwood Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

IG: @Awe__Wonder

Located on-campus at Fordham University, Rodrique’s Coffee House is the home of “things like coffee and music and movies”. A darling little coffee house by day–and occasionally a raging music venue by night–but always a place brimming with creativity and love.

Fordham University, Bronx, NY

IG: rodriguescoffeehouse

Nuts and Delights Cafe in Montclair, NJ, is a new haven for coffee lovers and foodies alike. Renowned for their wide array of delectable handmade Turkish Delights, assorted pastries, food selection, and friendly community-forward ambiance, they also serve our specialty coffee—making every visit a delightful experience from sip to bite.

555 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

IG: mnutsandelights