Finding a delicious, cozy and urban coffee shop in New Jersey is hard, considering the vast majority of coffee is sold at Starbucks or Dunkin. But our local town, Ridgewood, is home to our favorite coffee shop in New Jersey. It goes by the name of Ridgewood Coffee Company and it has been around for over 25 years. Their signature drinks include their Cappucino, Macciato and Americano. Their seasonal drinks as of now vary from a Pumpkin Chai Latte to a Pumpkin Caramel Latte. They're also known for their hot chocolate, which is ideal for a cold winter day as well as their organic loose leaf teas, perfect for an after dinner drink. Besides these beverages, they also serve gluten free macarons from Dana's Bakery and croissants and other pastries from Balthazar, which are perfect next to a cup of coffee. If you're ever in the area, be sure to grab a drink or snack from here because you won't regret it! 

Located on 118 Bedford Ave, Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY, Five Leaves uses quality, organic ingredients in every dish and you can tell just by tasting it. Since everything on the brunch menu sounded appetizing, we decided to order a few dishes to share; the Truffle Fries, Ricotta Pancakes, and The Big Breakie.  The fries were so fresh and crispy and had the perfect amount of truffle oil. The Big Breakie consisted of two hash browns, an egg (any style) plus a side of your choice. Although those two were delicious, the star of the show was the Ricotta Pancakes. They were topped with fresh fruits and honeycomb butter and had a light airy consistency that made the pancakes not so heavy, unlike most pancakes. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!