Kudo Society Palisades Park

The staff was friendly and there were many menus. It was hot but it was cool inside and the ice on cheese mango shaved ice was soft and delicious. There were quite a few people inside, but it would be nice to be able to enjoy it comfortably with the proper noise and the bathroom was clean!

Great Cafe for bubble tea and desserts. Loads of options. Inside is also really nice with lots of seating and a nice ambience.

Great food and atmosphere! We have been to their previous location across the street, and I'm glad that they moved to a bigger location! The food is great and the drinks are even better! We came here for a quick lunch/coffee date! My partner is picky when it comes to his coffee and the coffee here is perfectly blended for him. I don't drink coffee, I prefer tea. They have options for every palate. We came here on a Sunday early afternoon and there was alot of people here at that time! The vibe is nice and the staff here are very friendly! We will definitely be coming back!

It is NJ regulation that you can’t smoke within 25feet of all publc doorway outside a building. I don’t like smoke so I was staring outside. Few old Korean guys were coming and had started to smoke. I warned them since they’d started smoking in like 10ft. They fought back and complained why they said why they can’t smoking there and left. I told to the guy working at the store(he was called Santos.) to make sure no one can smoke in 25ft. However he did not the regulation too….. the store manager should teach them like those basic regulation to the workers and they should make sure that customers follow that . I was so uncomfortable.

Little Spanish guy around 9pm working by himself is extremely rude and I asked him for a dollar in quarters laugh in my face said no then like “why do you need quarters” like non of your business why I need them but at least just say politely hey sorry I can’t. And I bought a little box of banana milk for $3.25 crazy expensive for nothing…..

An employee confirmed that the parking across the street is safe to use. I've been looking for a cafe with wifi to get some work done and this place was perfect. Quiet Wednesday afternoon. Coffee was decent and the croissant waffle was freshly made and had a crispy outside. Very good with Nutella. WiFi is pretty fast (with outlets) and they don't hassle you for working here. Space is clean, open, and bright (not cramped like some other cafes). I can tell they put a lot of personal touches and care into their store.

Great place to come to study and relax. Wonderful dessert options and sandwiches there is something for everyone here. 😋 will definitely be back!

Chicken is like cubed rubber avoid, management not very kind and tried to imply I ate half the food before bribing to their attention quality of their "grilled chicken". Personally I think they buy the cheapest ingredients to maximize profit. Be aware.

Great food and drinks. The coffee always tastes great and plenty of spots to do work. The kimchi pork rice bowl is excellent, cheese pairs well with the dish! However, the music is sometimes way too loud to do work or the wifi does not work/very slow. Otherwise, solid spot to check out.

Ahhhhh, another fulfilling visit to Kudo. I ordered my favorite, and highly recommended, Sea Salt Iced Coffee. I will add two photos of this gem..... one, before all of these great ingredients dance together and the other, when they're in full shuffle. I also tried their Cranberry Scone and I really enjoyed it. Soft and sweet in the middle and the slightest hint of crunchy around the outside. Thank you, Kudo, for being so close to our food shopping center and don't forget to sign up for their rewards program.

This review is for my private party experience at the premises. Cherie, the owner, was very detailed and helpful from the start and throughout the process of creating the contract for the event. She was flexible with some of the changes and add-ons that's not typically included in the party quotes. She will work with you! We rented out the entire dining space for the party for about 45 guests for 3 hours. The space accommodates up to 50 people. During the event, even though the dining room was not available to the public, the café remained open for customers to place takeout orders. An hour prior to the party, I was able to set up decorations and posters, arrange a few tables and stations, and see my vision come to life. I even had an "Adopt a dino" shelf set up in the middle of the space! The cafe's greenery wallpaper and aesthetic complimented my dinosaur theme perfectly. On the day of the party, there was a minor issue with a leak from the AC in the middle of the dining space due to high summer humidity. Cherie and her husband promptly set up a temporary drainage hose and addressed the situation professionally right before the start of party. The food and drinks were delicious and well-received by my guests so I was very pleased. My overall experience at Kudos was quite wonderful. Thanks for having us and giving my son a great birthday party!

Found this cute little place next to ShopRite in palisade park. There are few parking space in front of the coffee shop, and plenty more space near by. They offer coffee, bubble tea and variety of breakfast and lunch options. I got a latte and it's delicious. Price is average, and inside decors are super cute. I will probably come back to try their food next time

sad I got ripped off with my FRUIT smoothie that is actually MAYBE half a cup of JUICE mixed with equal parts water and a FULL cup of ice. I paid almost $8 for watered down juice. Not even ONE piece of fruit.... come on thats just disgraceful and unfortunate.

Bulgogi and Kimchi Rice Bowl and also the Salad from here is my go to! All of the flavors from each ingredient just pair together so well. Great service and cute spot to chill and do any online work/assignments!

I've never tried this place before and I'm mad it took me a few years to stop by! With a couple of locations, I never had the urge to go, now I'm kicking myself. So, so, so good. I got the taro Bubble tea with the tapioca balls, and it was really good. Not too sweet, but still really refreshing. The store itself is really cute and quaint. Decent amount of seating and a little store front place. Will be back! (It was so good, if forgot about the photos!!!)

This place looks super cute but they "reserve the right" to charge you $3-4 more than the prices currently listed in their digital menu in the cafe. And when you question this practice, they get aggressive and point to a small handwritten sign that they think gives them agency to charge whatever they please. Yikes! Croissant was dry and kimchi tasted odd. The bubble tea was good though.

It's nothing to look at from the outside and heading down the dilapidated side street to the location didn't help. I wasn't sure what to expect but a fellow yelper said this place is good. Inside is a tiny oasis that offers some great Boba and pastries in a quiet, beautiful interior. I am from Central Jersey and have a hard time getting a Boba I actually like. So while I was in the area, I stopped in and got a tiger teeth Boba. It's a combo of black tea and Thai tea. Wow was it good! I'll definitely be back when I visit the area. A bonus: my drink didn't have ice in it. It was chilled, but came without the ice. This made the drink excellent as I sipped to the bottom. Typically the ice dilutes everything but not this time! I parked at ShopRite, which is about a one minute walk from the restaurant.

My favorite cafe in palisades park! The interior is so nice and clean, and the cashiers are so nice. They bring the food and drinks to you if you stay indoors. There's also free wifi which makes it the perfect place to study! They have the best drinks as the k-fruit drinks are sweet and tart and they have the most unique bubble tea flavors like milk tea and thai iced tea combined. The boba is perfectly soft and chewy. Not only that, the food and desserts here are phenomenal. We ordered the kimchi rice bowl and it's like eating a chipotle bowl but with kimchi instead! The kudossant has a nice chewy texture while having the flakiness of a croissant. Definitely give this cafe a try!

Hands down one of the best Asian Cafe's around! From the drinks to the desserts to the sandwich options- this spot has an EXTENSIVE menu that can not be beat! The best part is how vast the dining area is; modern and comfy feel. The staff is quite pleasant and know how to cater to your needs. Came in here for some bubble tea action and left feeling the love in my tummy. The flavor I went with was the Snickers hot bubble tea.... WoW! I could drink this all day everyday AND feel guilty, because of how good it tastes. I mean come on, Snickers flavored hot bubble tea... yeah, let that sink in for a hot second! Their menu is solid with many options that will have you coming back for me. Don't be afraid of a good thing even if it packs on those calories. FYI: This used to be at a different location, but they only moved across the street to the adjacent shopping center... you can't miss it!

Stand alone spot with limited parking. Cute interior, looks like every other cutsie over priced Boba shop to be honest. Ordered a Fiji green tea, regular size and a oat milk latte with 2 shots added to it. The large latte only comes with 2 shots of latte. Why don't coffee shops add shots of espresso appropriately to the size of the latte cup? The large should come with 3 shots at the minimum. $12 for our order. They have franchises available, why would you want this franchise, business model is nothing special. Waffles and Mochi waffles are made in the cafe, look decent, but need some food before eating such carbs. The chocolate, caramel and Nutella topping all sound good. Most is the baked goods don't look like they are fresh or baked here at all. Taking a pass on any carby items here. At least they have a variety of teas. The Fiji tea has a flowery blend with the green tea, it's different. The staffer brings out your drinks to you. The staff are attentive and friendly at least.

One of the most friendliest places I've been too with delicious coffee and waffles. The ambiance is super nice, bright, not loud at all but good enough to have a cup of coffee with my friends and gossip (lol j/p). I had no idea they were pet friendly, and that's super cute. They have really nice merchandise and desserts. I had a mocha latte and a waffle (forgot the name, I think it's scroffle), no regrets, I devoured it in my car. I'll be coming more frequently, this new renovated place is so nice! Gotta bring my friends, spread the word y'all!

Love this place and love the owners Very sweet couple. Their bubble teas are so delicious and they have so many flavors to choose from! Everything here is delicious, the cookies, kudossant, caramel Macchiato, pumpkin spice latte, you name it. The new location is great too, very spacious and nice.

Went here about an hour before they closed on a Thursday night and it was empty, which was surprising because at their previous location across the street, it was always hard to find a seat. Maybe a lot of people don't know that they reopened again? Regardless, I'm glad that they opened in a more spacious location that is even prettier. If you are looking for a place that has good dessert and drinks, this is definitely the place to go. They do have various desserts, such as cakes and shaved ice, but I love their kudossants the best, which is a waffle/croissant dessert that they make fresh and you could customize with various toppings, such as chocolate sauce, ice cream, and whipped cream. If you like waffles, you will definitely love this! Also, they have very good coffee drinks, tea drinks, and bubble teas. And, they serve food, including breakfast that they serve all day. So, everyone in your group is bound to find something that they will like. This place is good for groups, dates, and, if you dare to bring them, children who will want everything on the menu. So, if you are in the area, you should definitely come here. Tips: - They are dog-friendly, which is a bonus in my book. - At this new location, they have parking! - They are open usually until 9:00pm, but on Fridays and Saturdays, they are open until 10:00pm.

Incredible! This is the cafe I've been looking for! My new go to spot to work, chill, or read. Wifi Wide tables Outlets IN EVERY WALL Great drink menu AND interesting food menu Bright Beautiful interior Parking lots near by Absolutely lovely. This cafe checks off all my boxes!

Came here for a late night snack with my family and had some delicious treats . We got a variety of croissants and scones to eat at home . Will come back again for coffee and bubble tea and for their lunch items .

I really enjoyed this cafe, the pastries were delicious. The chocolate chip scone was not dry at all, it was tasty for $4. The chocolate chip cookie when warmed was crispy but thin, there were so many gooey chocolate chips. The cheese quesadilla came with a side of sour cream and tomato salsa, very good. I ordered lychee bubble tea with lychee toppings, it wasn't sweet and was very fresh. Everything inside this cafe is cute, a great place to work. They also sell small goods like stuffed animals and t shirts. Just be prepared to try and find parking, they have a small parking lot with two spots for pick up only.

One of three locations. This one is over the top! Plenty of quiet seating for friends and work. Relaxing atmosphere. Of course, greet beverages and food! Always partial to the deserts.

Place is gorgeous and the ambience is so vibey and trendy with plants and chill rnb in the background. The food is divine, my pad see ew is the best I've ever had with tons of flavor and the perfect spice level!! The service is also really good.

My family visited this cafe multiple times this summer to have bingsoo. It is spacious and has a lot of seats. It gets a bit crowded on the weekends, but the people who visit this cafe are generally respectful of others and don't make much noise. We usually ordered snowflake bingsoo and a side of ice cream, which was a fantastic combination. The staff is always very friendly. The only downside is limited parking space, so you should be aware of that before visiting this place.

I like the new location of this cafe - very pretty, clean and spacious! There are lots of seats and a large variety of food and drinks to choose from! I thought the "pick your own tea" on the shelf near the cash registers was really cute and unique!! I got a lychee bubble tea - it did have a slight artificial taste but the bubbles were good!

Updated to add the loyalty kuddosaint. Remember the cronut craze? Well this croissant-waffle is the breakfast version of that. Better than regular waffle though I'm somewhat of a croissant purist. I still like it and my taste buds are debating on a winner. Try it and let me know your thoughts!

This little cafe's menu has a little bit of everything. Savory, sweets, coffee, pastries you name it. Breakfast, brunch, or lunch there are choices to be made. Today's visit I wanted a hearty meal and went with the grilled chicken kimchi bowl. Like other reviewers have stated, this is a solid choice. The chicken was chopped up into cubes. You get a good portion of rice, lettuce and kimchi and a handful of cheese shredded cheese on top. When you get it, mixed it together quickly since the rice is warm so it will slightly melt the cheese. I think the sauce is what gave it that extra star. One was more of a mayo maybe ketchup mix and the other hot sauce - when combined together it was delicious. I didn't really process the sauce flavors individually since I was so hungry! Will be back for more and looking forward to trying desserts next time.

Haven't been here in a couple years but tried this out again. It's a small cute little place with some outdoor tables with umbrellas and it looks like they also have heaters for the winter too. Staff members were wearing masks. We came on a Monday night and it was decently empty. I ordered the beef kimchi rice bowl as a small dinner. I was a little skeptical of how good this would taste but it actually wasn't bad! It looked like a mess. But there was good flavor and the kimchi wasn't too spicy thank God. I did think that they put way too much mayonnaise in there though. Next time I would grit it without the mayonnaise. But overall, not bad. We also ordered the injeolmi bingsoo for dessert. The ice is the nice quality fluffy ice. The flavor though was barely there I felt like I was eating straight up snow. They could add a lot more ingredients to the bingsoo. But overall, pretty good and probably on the cheaper side for patbingsoo in the area. Would definitely come back to try their other flavors again.

What a great hidden gem. There are tables to study from, a very long menu with plenty of options, free Wifi. The only downside is there aren't many parking space availabilities. P.S ask about their secret menu!

A cute little hidden gem in Palisade Park. This cafe of so many options from tea, coffee, bubble tea, milkshakes, smoothies, to snack items like rice bowls, Burritos, wraps, paninis and so many more pastry items. There's a tea leaf stall, customers can pick their flavor when ordering tea. The cafe has few tables to sit. They have store merchandise for purchase. They also sell masks and gloves.

Got the great feedback from the owner. Thank you for your concern and make sure the latte and skim milk on top both in hot temperatures. I am big fan of coffee places all over and hope you guys are keeping standard. I would be back whenever in the area. Thank you :)

I just spent $20 on a salad that is mostly lettuce a few tomatoes and minimal tofu! Outrageous

Friendly service and pleasant ambiance. Not too many places to sit, it's more of a grab 'n' go coffee bar. The baristas are all super knowledgeable. The coffee is roasted on-site and very tasty.

This spot opens early on weekdays and weekends. They have just a few parking spot right in front of the building. The inside it much larger than I thought it would be, with a good amount of seating, which was great. The drink menu is VERY large! There is something there for everyone. We got Lavender Vanilla Latte and Macaroon White Mocha. They were both really tasty, with the right amount of sweetness. For food, we had Bacon Kimchi Rice Bowl and Kudossants. The bowl was much bigger than I thought it would be. The rice on the bottom was warm, and the toppings were all cold, which was kind of strange...Healthier dish than I imagined, which was a nice surprise. Delicious and filling! Brunch Kudossants was much smaller than I expected. It was soft, fluffy, and moist with nice sweetness to it, especially with extra syrup drizzle. It was quite tasty. We had a good experience, so we went back a few weeks later. This time, we had Kudo Burrito and BBQ Pulled Pork Kimchi Rice Bowl. Burrito was large, and amazing cheesy goodness! It was certainly meaty and very tasty! The bowl had loads of healthy goodness, with a nice kick to it. Meat was tender and juicy, generous amount of it over the rice. The staff here was really nice and friendly. We had great food at both visit here. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. I am sure we will visit again!

Crowded and cramped table set-up (previous customers moved tables in the most awkward seating positions, leaving no space for other customers!), 30 minute wait for ONE bingsoo, and let me be honest...if I wait 30 minutes for a bingsoo, I'm going to be nitpicky about that bingsoo. Well, the shaved ice part was nicely done but the strawberry slices were frozen, not "fresh" as the menu had stated. This might sound silly and normally wouldn't have bothered me, but my friends and I all took bites of the strawberries right away and all of us felt like our teeth were hurting from how cold they were. Not the best feeling after waiting so long for the dessert. And well, the menu says "fresh strawberry", so I would've expected that. The wait was too long to bother asking the staff, plus the line of frustrated customers was getting out of hand. It looked like the cafe needed some more employees for the holiday shift. Regardless, we didn't have the best time here but also took into account that the holiday rush might have dampened our experience.

An solid place to pick up some coffee, dessert, breakfast, or lunch! The menu is quite large with lots of options for each. We had an egg and cheese panini (they ran out of croissants), an iced coffee, the mango cheesecake overload bing soo, and an almond bubble tea. Everything was well made and decently priced. The iced coffee and the egg and cheese panini were fairly average. The bubble tea was solid and a good size. The mango cheese overload bing soo was huge and more than enough for four people. We could barely finish it. The flavors worked well together and it was pretty unique, so definitely the highlight of the experience. The interior is quite compact, but they fit a lot of seating within the space. Outside there are a few dedicated parking spots and a fair amount of street parking nearby. Overall, a nice cafe to visit!

It's been a while since I've had boba (let alone good boba) since there aren't many options around me. I came across Kudo Society before heading home for the evening and decided to give it a try. They have a pretty extensive menu which might be worth trying out, but for now, I just wanted a quick boba drink. I ordered the Regular Unicorn (~$5) with Tapioca Pearls (75¢) off the Secret Bubble Tea Menu. The Unicorn is a mix of Taro & Thai Milk Teas. I like both separately, so I figured together, it should be double the deliciousness. I'm not sure what color I was expecting it to come out looking like but at first glance, this just looks like a basic drink. Despite the blend of Taro & Thai, it actually tasted pretty good! There was nothing off-putting about it. It was creamy and not too sweet. Paying almost $6 for a single drink is a bit much and I didn't realize that the tapioca pearls are an additional charge since most boba drinks already include it. Nonetheless, I was craving something sweet and this did the job at satisfying my sweet tooth. Since there is a lack of boba spots in North Jersey (compared to NYC, from what I've seen), Kudo Society does the job!

Wanted to support small local businesses around the area but couldn't get myself to overlook the mishaps. Ordered a standard bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) on a croissant and didn't get the egg. Who eats bacon and cheese only breakfast sandwich? BEC is the standard. How can you forget the egg in a breakfast sandwich?! We also ordered two kimchi burritos and I kid you not.. the "salad" is literally just cut up greens. There's nothing else in this salad. No other vegetables, no additional components, no dressing.. literally just some sad lonely greens for a whopping $11. Completely overpriced, underdelivered, and underwhelming. I couldn't recommend their breakfast at all.

Edit)) Thank you Cherie for addressing the issue! *** I frequent Kudo Society cafe. And every time I'm here, I get sea salt iced coffee. Today, I had a very rude encounter with the staff who would insist that the coffee has a surcharge to "add whipped cream." I told him that the menu says it includes whipped cream AND I get this coffee all the time and there never have been a surcharge. He kept on saying rudely that it does have surcharge. He called to checked the owner to find that he was wrong, but no apologies to me.

I really enjoyed the food and environment of this cafe. I ordered the k-yogurt drink (white peach), the rice bowl with bbq pulled pork, and the green tea bingsoo. The k-yogurt drink had a very unique flavor and is not offered at any of the other bubble tea establishments that I frequent. The rice bowl was a lot larger than I was expecting. It had a good taste, but was very spicy. Be sure to keep this in mind if you are not a fan of hot food! The workers were thoughtful and brought the bingsoo out after we had finished our main dish. It was a lot larger than I had expected. I had never tried bingsoo before this, but I would definitely recommend it now. It was extremely flavorful, while also having a light taste. Overall this is a freat Pros: great taste, wide variety, large portions Cons: pricey, limited parking

Indoor dining available but very limited seats. Staff wear masks. Hand sanitizer available. Korean food with new twist. Different but good. We had mango bubble tea, bulgogi wrap (very good but too much cheese for me) and shrimp kimchi bowl (very good). The organic tea is very special. They have a section w all the different tea leaves and you pick what you want. Very cool. Had fruit green tea. One of the best green tea I hav for many years.

Came in last week to redeem my free birthday Kudossant through their reward system, FiveStars. Loved the kudossant as always! This time, I also tried the Black Sesame bubble tea - really good stuff. My boyfriend liked his Green Tea bubble tea too. I noticed that Kudo also has Lavendar bubble tea and Jasmine Green Tea bubble tea, two flavors I haven't seen anywhere else. Might have to stop by again soon to try!

I've never been to a bubble tea shop that combines 2 flavors. It's become my new fave spot!

I love this place. Quiet, unlike Starbucks or other coffee shops around the area, great for a great read or work. The guy working the front was very well manner and attentive. The place is also very well decorated, as noted by many others. I am not a coffee connoisseur, but their taro bubble slushy was great, better than the bland ones from Kung Fu Tea. Will come back and try other drinks. Highly recommend it.

I'm a bubble tea enthusiast, and I would travel miles to drink a refreshing cup of bubble tea. After a long hike at the Palisades, I looked up this cafe. There were high ratings, and I wanted to have a good experience. Upon entering the cafe, my friends and I were welcomed politely (PLUS POINT since not many shops do that). We scanned the menu for a couple of minutes, but could not make up our minds (EVERYTHING LOOKED SO GOOD). We asked the employees about the top 3 best selling bubble teas. The employee mentioned Taco (taro + coconut), Tiger's Teeth (black milk + Thai tea), and Unicorn (taro + Thai tea). All my friends bought one, and we opted for 50% sugar. I chose the Taco (taro + coconut) bubble tea with tapioca bubbles in a slush form. The secret menu is phenomenal. I've visited numerous cafes all around the tri-state area and have never seen such combinations. The taco bubble tea was excellent. Taro and coconut are a match made in heaven. It was super refreshing, the perfect hint of both flavors, and not too icy/slushy. I often buy a slush, and after a couple of sips, I only taste the ice, but that wasn't the case for this tea. The tapioca bubbles were fresh and had a quintessential chew. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAFE. 11/10 Great customer service. Huge menu selection. Lively vibes.

The place is very clean and the employees are kind. Coffee is good and all, but the problem that I had was actually the way the employee prepared the bingsoo. We ordered a green tea bingsoo and I happened to watch a guy prepare it without gloves: touching mochi pieces and almond chips with his bare hands. Literally planting the mochi pieces with his hands. It was too gross. Please train your employees to wear gloves when handling food.

The service is pretty good and their vegetable panini was tasty. This is my go to spot when I'm in the area. They have umbrella outdoor seating and good Wi-Fi. Limited parking spots and there's a shoprite next-door. Salted caramel was ok. I ordered the wrong drink but otherwise I'm sure black coffee drinkers would enjoy it. Next time I'll try their frozen cappuccino.

I ordered delivery through Ubereats and received spoiled food. We have ordered Bingsoo from Kudo Society Cafe many times before so we know exactly what it tastes like. This time they sent us spoiled red beans and it was really inedible. I talked to the manager and tried to convince me that it was a fresh batch of red beans and not only that she never took action to give us a refund. I'm never ordering from this place again for a possible Food Safety Risk. it's disgusting! *** Now the manager is saying that I'm lying. I offered for them to get back the spoiled food and would have loved to watch her eat the whole thing. I mean you're not fooling anyone. It was spoiled and it's a Food Safety Risk. I will be reporting to FSSAI.

If you love coffee bubble tea, you have to try their kuddocchino! I only know two spots in Bergen who makes their coffee bubble tea with real coffee and kudo does it well conistently. They are the winner for coffee bubble tea! The service is good! They are patient when explaining the menu and seem pretty passionate about their products. They remembered me too the second time I went, which caught me by surprise. The green juice slush was pretty yummy as well!

Great ambience, food and drinks! This is one of my go to places! I have been a customer since at least 2013 or 2014 and I always loved the Palisades Park location and was glad to see that they have reopened in a new location. Customer service is also excellent!

Amazing food and boba! Really impressed with this place! We will definitely be back for more!

This is a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee or have a wrap with a trendy vibe. The people are friendly, and there is always music to get your day going. I like the area that they have in the back to sit and study or to lounge. It's located right off of Queen Anne Road and near the bus stop and major highways.