Norma's Corner Shoppe

I used to get wonderful sandwiches here, but this time was a miss. I chose the buttermilk biscuit, but it was very small and far too hard. Really disappointing. The staff was nice, though.

Went to Norma’s on the way to Rockaway Beach. Fourth of July. Two nyc transplants chasing something classic, something warm and soft and dripping in honey. We both ordered biscuits. Split them open like a wishbone. Jam, butter, sticky fingers. Nothing more American than eating something that tender and calling it breakfast. We carried the crumbs to the edge of the Atlantic, where the heat was relentless and they wouldn’t let us in the water. Danger beneath the surface, the undertow There’s something sticky about that moment too. The taste of salt and sweetness still on our tongues, the ocean just out of reach. Like the country itself. Gorgeous. Brutal. Half-closed. But we laughed and laid in the sun and let the day soak through. Norma’s tastes like a memory of the good times that were actually good

I’m honestly done with this place. I’ve given them so many chances, but it just keeps getting worse. They’ve messed up my order multiple times before, and I let it slide, hoping things would improve — but they haven’t. Now the matcha tastes like raspberry candy, the sandwiches are never wrapped (impossible to eat on the go), and today I got a $12 sandwich that was tiny and barely had any avocado. It’s ridiculous. This has been happening too often not to speak up. Not worth the money anymore.

The shop is busy busyyy! Good coffee. I never liked sandwiches or even thought about it, but DAMN they have the BEST FRESH SANDWICHES EVER. LOVED EVERY BITE. I have been going here everyday, I tried FULLY loaded, Chicken melt too. haha i plan on finishing the whole menu.

This place has long been on my list! Finally getting out on a nice day to give it a try and it did not disappoint. Great breakfast sandwich options and morning drinks. Had the ranchero sandwich with spicy bacon and it was very good, although a little messy. Also had a pesto mushroom sandwich which was much lighter but very fresh. Coffee and matcha were great too. The only issue is you will wait to get your food if they are busy upwards 30 or so minutes and they have very limited seating options.

I usually get the chicken melt and it's very good. The coffee is also consistently good. It can take some time as the kitchen is small, but the staff is busy and works hard and is polite. I order food in advance, and they've never missed an order, like some delis do. The coffee I order when I get there.

I love this place for their food or coffee so its not easy for me to leave this review. I’m so disappointed about their matcha, It shouldn’t be sold as matcha as it reminds nothing of it and is not ceremonial grade. It’s some sort of cheap sugary mix and the color and taste is so unpleasant. To comparison I have added the picture of their matcha and any other place that has the right type of matcha (ceremonial grade matcha - what matcha actually should look like). I hope my constructive feedback will be considered as it’s ridiculous to charge matcha price for this cheap full of sugar mix.

This was the most bitter caramel latte experience of my life. And the non seasoned New Yorker is reminiscent of a late-night 7-eleven run when you take the wrapped bacon, egg and cheese that's been under the heat lamp all day. The egg is the same as the one u get from dunkin donuts..a round processed unremarkable circle of yellow..I could go on but I will spare you and give you a blessing in disguise. It's called Nomad's..it just around the corner from where you thought you wanted to go before until I saved your day by telling you this..get the smashbrowns..don't even look at the menu..you are in for the best breakfast item the world has ever divulged in..tell him smitty put you on. Have a blessed day..

A legendary Ridgewood institution, and for good reason. A word of warning, though: Norma's is not a quick option. If you're hungry RIGHT NOW, go to a deli for a sandwich. If you'll be hungry in an hour, put in a pickup order and relax. It's your own damn fault if you foolishly demand immediacy from a microscopic kitchen that's busy making magic!

Sandwiches are really good but because the kitchen is so small the wait is for forever, you'll be done with your drink by the time the sandwich comes out. Love the turkey sandwich tho!

Very friendly service. I really enjoyed the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. Coffee is good buti wish it was stronger. They sell biscuits and sandwiches as well. I woke go back. Mera's Tip: cookies

Great breakfast sandwich selections. Only outdoor seating. Gets packed during brunch hours during weekends. Sandwiches take 10-15 to make.

The biscuit felt too thick. The lemonade however is one of my favorite lemonades in the area

I ordered ahead, and my food was ready by the time I walked there. My sandwich was very tasty, and the spicy bacon lived up to its name. My passion fruit lemonade was just the right balance of tart and sweet. Service was pretty straightforward for a strictly takeout place. You can sit outside like I did at one of the tables and enjoy the neighborhood ambiance. However, now that it is getting colder, I'll probably enjoy my next meal from Norma's on my couch

I really enjoyed my visit to this charming cafe. It's located in Ridgewood (Queens). I ordered a spicy bacon on an everything bagel roll, with microgreens instead of spinach due to my allergy. They were able to accommodate my request. The sandwich was incredibly flavorful. I look forward to returning to try more of their delicious sandwiches in the future.

Maybe because I don't live in the area so it's not a neighborhood staple for me but I feel like the reviews gave me false hope. I ordered the ranchero with spicy bacon and a hot chocolate and my friend had the BEST. Both sandwiches were nothing to write home about. I did like the slight spiciness from the black bean spread but the bacon was so small, I wish I didn't pay extra for it. Most of the flavor came from the salsa. The hot chocolate just tasted like milk which was also disappointing. FYI, there is a bit of a wait (approx 20 min) when it's crowded which wasn't an issue since there was a sign stating such. Overall, even if I did live in ridgewood, I don't think I would make the trip to come back.

This place is amazing the service is nice . I had the New Yorker so good and the ice chai latter it tasted amazing . I got me the lemon chicken sandwich will try and come back to rate it . 10 out of 10 for me

Very solid breakfast sandwiches, the bacon egg and cheese is legendary. Dripping with flavor (and grease), nothing hits better when you're hungover. Coffee is pretty good too. It's a smaller shop with no indoor seating and only 2-3 tables outside. Other downsides are the wait times can be a bit longer during busy times, and the prices are quite high for the neighborhood.

Great coffee great food great people. My biggest issue is- what is the point of ordering online pick up if it's never ready when you get there? I always have to get there and tell them that I ordered coffee online for pick up for them to start making it. It defeats the purpose.

The other day, my wife shared a list with me from Timeout of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Listed number 4 was Ridgewood in Queens. As someone who reps Queens all the time, I all of a sudden felt guilty for always overlooking Ridgewood as a place folks should check out. I immediately made it a priority to grab a bite somewhere in Ridgewood. Yelping helped us decide on checking out Norma's Corner Shoppe. I am very happy we made that choice! We decided to show up there on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30 pm. From the outside you can immediately tell the place is pretty small. They have a few tables outdoors and no seating inside. We got lucky that we found a table outside in a corner where we could also park our baby stroller. On the inside, the place is very simplistic and cute. The line was very orderly and folks did a great job of cramming inside to wait to place their order. Something that really made me appreciate how great their customer service is was that a young lady in front of me had a very loud and expletive emotional outburst because they were feeling anxiety around what to order, and the staff were very patient and understanding because I think they understood that the person may have special needs. Another thing that stood out to me in a good way was how racially diverse the staff are. The food and drink menus are posted by the register. Their selection of sandwiches are very diverse and unique. They also had a diverse menu of options for your drink. If you get a drink, you have to wait inside, which is a bit challenging because it gets really crowded in there. If you order food, they come outside and look for you to give it to you. I ordered the New Yorker, which was very very good! I love how they toasted the bread and the spicy bacon was really on point. I also got Norma's Ole coffee which was very well balanced. I also got two of their baked goods, banana chocolate muffin and peanut butter cookie, which also had really great flavor and texture. There was a miscommunication related to my order, and they gave my wife a Ranchero on the house, which was deeply appreciated and acknowledged with an extra $10 tip! I really loved my experience here, and I definitely plan to make more trips to Ridgewood to see if Timeout is on to something.

Located on the corner of Catalpa and Forest, Norma's Corner Shoppe offers biscuits, bagels, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and other beverages. We came here for an earlier breakfast, and ordered: +a Ranchero on a Scallion Cheddar Biscuit - came with egg, spicy black bean spread, house salsa, and cheddar; the biscuit was pretty generous in size and crumbly, had a strong scallion taste to it; I thought this sandwich was just okay, but the hubs, who was super hungry, scarfed it down! +a Mixed Berry Muffin - homemade, and filled with raspberries and blueberries - this was a nice little treat, as the muffin was moist and filled with plenty of raspberries and blueberries; definitely on the smaller end for the size I think I may want to try their bagel sandwiches the next time. Staff here was friendly and was willing to make recommendations on their favorites. There is definitely a wait to get your order, though, as this place does get busy. There is no seating inside, but there are limited tables circling around their place to dine al fresco. A few blocks from the Forest stop. +Mixed Berry Muffins +friendly staff +limited al fresco seating

food is way over priced and takes too long to be made. I payed nearly 20 dollars for a small sandwich that came out cold because of how long it took them to make it. I literally made a yelp account to leave this review - if you aren't a trust fund nepo baby, or just like not being robbed. I'd say avoid this shop.

great bagels at Norma's always! The menu has a strong selection of fresh ingredients. The cashier was very kind and welcoming. The shop is small but there's seating outdoors with benches and chairs. Also take a look at the artists shop tucked by the windows with local artists and vendors creations for sale. Amazing treasure of the neighborhood.

So I really like this corner shoppe, but can you guys PLEASE lift your gates up!! Coming up from Catalpa, it looks visibly closed. This is not the first time I have turned around and thought your established was closed for business. If it wasn't for the ppl sitting outside, I would have not moved forward going in. Looks bad for business and it doesn't show off your pretty store front. Neighbors have thought the same things as well. LIFT YOUR GATES UP!

How adorable and cozy Norma's Corner Shoppe is. We were there randomly for a quick breakfast fix and we had Chocolate Mocha Bundt , Raspberry Loaf and 2 cups of latte. Both cakes were amazingly delicious and satisfying. The texture was soft & puffy and the frosting was rich & creamy. The latte was not a surprise but it's decent and refreshing. My friends told us their Biscuit Sandwich is really good and we will definitely visit again to try it.

Great spot Coffee is always fresh and delicious. The pastries as well. Their bundts are my favorite but can go wrong with anything Their sandwiches are always made fresh and To order. Their spicy bacon is My favorite

My absolute favorite morning breakfast sandwich! Scallion biscuit with cheese and bacon! Yum

These are easily the best breakfast sandwiches in NYC. The cookies and desserts are really good too. Get the BEC on an onion roll and a chocolate chip cookie.

3 years later, Norma's might look different internally but my chicken melt tasted exactly the same as it did back when I lived in Ridgewood. I couldn't believe it! My chai latte with oatmilk was immaculate and I'm so so so happy I got to go back. You've gotta check this place out if you're in the NYC area at all but go quick because their best biscuits sell out fast!

Love the spicy bacon New Yorker on an everything bagel. One of the best in NYC. I absolutely love Norma's and have been going here for years! Always consistent quality and fast, friendly service. The Bundt cakes and cheddar biscuits are always delicious too!

Norma's can do no wrong! I adore this little bakery. It warms my heart anytime I see the little striped awning coming up in my peripheral. I go on morning walks often and love stopping here on my walk back for hot coffee and recently their homemade hummus. You can get a little tub for $4 and it's better than any hummus you get at the store. It's like the crack of hummus. I could not recommend this more. I have also picked up the black bean spread and salsa for jazzing up my breakfast at home. The parsley spread and the lemon, tumeric tuna are still on the list. But I am sure I will not be disappointed. All the baked goods are tasty. I like the classic chocolate chip cookie. I also enjoy the clientele running up to the window so peruse all the options of baked yummies, for a minute we are all a little 5 year old with a sweet tooth. For me the real treat for breakfast is the "Ranchero" breakfast sandwich with the bean spread and salsa, cheddar and egg. And I take it up a notch by getting it on a biscuit. Now we are cooking with butter. Talk about living a decadent life. This is the winner here!! Makes me drool even thinking about it. The biscuits are a must here. Buttermilk biscuits done right are a hard one to find. This is a large breakfast, sometimes it's taken me two rounds to finish. I have attempted to come here on the weekend and it is a challenge the later you are. The line can get long and the people waiting in it said line can be nasty. I saw some guy one time being not so nice to the clerk. People need to be a little more patient with the times and the size of this place. They are definitely trying their best and I appreciate it. Thanks Norma's for being the neighborhood sweetie! You are bringing some joy into my mornings!

Cute spot for casual breakfast, pastries and coffee. Although if you're not coming here solely on the merit of their biscuits alone, you're doing your stomach, heart and very soul a disservice. This is easily the best quality southern biscuit I've had since moving to NYC. Service was kind and efficient for such a tight space. Expect to wait 15-20 minutes for biscuits, but I assure you it's every bit worth the wait.

Every time I go in here I get an attitude from the owner. I honestly don't understand it because I'm nothing but nice to her. The coffee is nothing to rave about so why would I continue to come here to be abused? Maybe you'll be lucky? Who knows but as for me, I'm gonna stay away from some bipolar person. Tip for the owner: if you're coffee is average at best, you will get more customers by being nice.

Best biscuits ever!!! The service is pretty fast considering how many people come and order here. The people are friendly. The place is a take out spot versus a sit down location because it's small. The the food is amazing and my favorite is the New Yorker and the southerner on a regular biscuit or the scallion biscuit. I just wish they made extra biscuits. The ambiance is perfect for people would want a quick bite on the go.

Love this place !! Always fresh food. Yeah there's a little wait, but so worth it. Nothing that I have bought there has been disappointing. Been here since the day the open and even if I moved from Ridgewood, I drive to Norma's all the time. Yum !!!!

Such a great local coffee and sandwich place in Queens! They have a great selection of coffee and sandwiches. I like that you can customize the bread - the scallion and cheddar biscuit is the way to go!

The food is wonderful. The service that you get from them is excellent. I recommend this place 100% you will not be dissatisfied.

I had a chai and a Ranchero sandwich on a Saturday early afternoon. The place is pretty busy and the food will take 20 minutes to make so it's definitely not a grab and go quick place unless you're just getting a drink and a pastry unfortunately they did not have any biscuits. I really wanted to try the Southerner but hopefully next time. Both my chai and sandwich were delicious. The Ranchero is a little spicy. If you are really good with spice, you'll be fine otherwise you might want to get a water there is no seating inside. There are a few tables and benches outside and people do eat and leave so there's a pretty good likelihood you'll get a table. Since this place is near my house, and I plan on trying everything on the menu eventually.

Nice little breakfast/coffee shop. The sandwich "the southerner " was amazing. Went back the following week to fix my craving. Will return. Reasonably priced w/ great staff with amazing food. Will be back

Absolute favorite place to go for a breakfast sandwich. Very friendly staff who always remember my order.

Great food and coffee. They also have beautiful pastries as well. I recommend the bacon scallion biscuit as a quick grab and run thing with your morning coffee. Also all the sandwiches are extra special too... only downside to this spot is the hours as they close early... and also sometimes it says they are "open" but they are closed... :( so if you don't live very close by and you head over there, you can potentially be heartbroken. But that is the only "negative" thing to say... that I wish they were open all the time :)

Stopped by Norma's to get breakfast and especially their Oat Milk Latte. Today, they had no oat milk! We were a little stressed, so we ended up with almond milk in our coffee instead. In the end, it made no difference. The coffee at Norma's is simply amazing. For breakfast, I had their Southerner. It came with eggs and sausage gravy on a honey butter biscuit. This thing is bursting with flavor. Probably my favorite biscuit sandwich here. The biscuit itself is really good and crisp with a slight sweetness from the honey butter. The Extra Lovely is also served in a biscuit, but was filled with eggs, spinach, and mushrooms. Really good too. Norma's is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts in NY. It also helps that they're within walking distance.

The food is excellent, the staff is pleasant and efficient. I highly recommend the chicken melt and any of the other sandwiches as well as the coffee.

I would rate Norma's four and a half stars. I had 'the BEST' sandwich which had bacon, eggs, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough bread. My fiancée had the southerner sandwich which had sausage and eggs on a biscuit. I liked the southerner sandwich more. The sausage patty has tremendous flavor. There was funnel, it was sweet yet savory. We also had one of the mini pumpkin Bundt cakes. Delicious too. A bit sweet, pumpkiny, and plenty of the nutty autumn seasoning you'd expect with a pumpkin dish.

Norma's has the best passion fruit Bundt cakes and tuna melt. The New Yorker sandwich is a perfect breakfast go to as well

My ABSOLUTE favorite spot in Ridgewood to grab a breakfast sandwich! Always made to perfection, I get the New Yorker on a croissant. I add cream cheese and jam to my sandwich. It's my signature. I for sure recommend trying my sandwich and you for sure must try Norma's! I recommend placing an online order for pick up or expect to wait. They are always busy. There's outside seating to enjoy your meal. Their bake goods are scrumptious too! YUMMY!

Honestly, it's hard not to love Norma's. The simplicity of their menu, the quaint nature of the cafe, the family of staff members greeting you at the door to the counter, coupled with the legion of items they offer in bakery and breakfast form. Locals seem to love the spot, crowding it virtually every time I'm here. The place is tiny. With a max of a few tables and some outdoor space, there isn't much room here to entertain a big group. Table turnover happens fairly quickly, as most folks are typically on the go. Free cold water is available in the front, which is clutch on a warm weather day. Depending on your mood, you could opt for any of their wonderful baked items ranging from donuts to cookies to muffins, scones, sweet treats or an array of bagels + savory sandwiches that are divine. It's really hard to ignore all the awesome baked food up front that I tend to add random goods whenever I'm checking out. Throw in an iced coffee or lemonade, and I'm good to go. The ladies behind the counter are super nice and the neighborhood charm of the place is truly hard to ignore. Places like this make me wish I was in Ridgewood more often.

Came to check this cute cafe out with friends for a quick breakfast. Unfortunately...it was not that quick. The wait for the bagel sandwiches were quite long, it mentioned that the wait would be 15-25 minutes, but the wait definitely felt longer than that. My boyfriend and I got our sandwich in a timely matter, but my other friends sandwiches took wayyyyy longer than expected. Despite this long wait, the sandwiches were still warm once we got back to our apartment. Overall, the service was good; however, when my friend got his sandwich, the worker did not apologize for the long wait. She simply just handed us our bag and left. As for the food, I got the new yorker bagel on a multigrain with spicy bacon. The quality of the bagel was extremely good and the spicy bacon was EXCELLENT. The bacon was thick and also had a nice spice blend along with it. The flavor was on point. The best was that when you pulled the sandwich apart, THERE WAS A CHEESE PULL. My boyfriend got the tuna melt and new yorker as well, and it tasted pretty darn good!!!

I hate to say it but I think Norma's is overrated! Lots of commotion for sandwiches that are good but not great. It sounds crazy but when I want a really good breakfast sandwich I think Mixtape down in Bushwick is actually the best around. Of course, it's not as cute. Norma's is definitely cute.

I love this cute coffee/bakery shop in Ridgewood. It's the perfect touch to the neighborhood & is constantly busy. There are only five tables to sit at inside, but there is also outside seating. The space is tiny, but manageable. The staff is very friendly & courteous & your food is prepared as fast as they can go. My typically go to is the new yorker with spicy bacon. The bacon is indeed spicy, but soooo delicious. One can't help but to purchase a dessert as well [since you're being eyed by them as your standing in line to order] - these desserts are freshly baked every single morning!!! Update: the hummus plate is VERY delicious! Great for a lunch, snack, or quick dinner.

Just had a multi grain bagel with honey and cinnamon and let me tell you the best bagel I've ever had! The staff is amazing and always welcoming. Great spot to get breakfast or lunch and they know how to make a good coffee! Highly recommended. Nice place to sit outside and eat.

Norma's is a staple in the Ridgewood community. The food is consistently good with many favorites like the Ranchero and the New Yorker. The numerous bread choices are awesome (sourdough, everything bagels, challah bread, and more), but no one makes a biscuit like this cafe (your choice between scallion cheddar and traditional). Sandwich add-ons for select sandwiches, like the Ranchero (my personal favorite) include regular bacon, spicy bacon, and avocado. You can also substitute regular cheese with vegan cheese! The vegan mushroom sausage sandwich with parsley spread is absolutely delicious as well. The Lox sandwich on an everything bagel is perfect and fairly priced for a lox, which is so rare to find in New York City. Drinks are made right in front of you - the coffee is really good and the beans can be bought in-store. Croissants, various cookies, and other desserts can also be purchased at the counter. If you're moving to the neighborhood or just passing through on a weekend out, Norma's is a must for your cafe cravings!

Love the cookies and coffee! Sandwiches themselves are a LITTLE overpriced, but always delicious and are the perfect cure for a Sunday hangover. Such a kind, friendly and lovely staff too!

The food here is excellent. Spicy bacon all the way. Their coffees are perfection the only downside I would say is the long wait. They have gotten a lot better but don't expect a breakfast sandwich and a coffee in 5 minutes everything here seems made to order which guarantees high quality

enjoyed the perfect iced vanilla oat latte and a toasted biscuit w/butter. pure bliss honestly. also super friendly barista which made the experience even better. definitely coming back, worth a commute.

Norma's took my breathe away. The first bite was a burst of flavor! Let me rewind, I stopped by here looking for breakfast after my haircut. Native to bushwick. I seen the B.E.C pictures and figured it was just another New York spot trying to make a simple breakfast sandwhich. I was wrong. I ordered the New Yorker on egg everything bagel & extra bacon. It was so amazing. Bacon was thick cut, Bagel was super soft, Cheese was sharp, & the egg was a cloud. I Almost ordered a second one. Overall, one of the best sandwiches I have had in a while. Coffee was good also. Atmosphere was quaint; customers reading and eating. There is also a small Jewlery section to pickup a small trinket. Definitely recommend this spot!

I loved this cute little Shoppe! It is super small and not entirely comfortable but The coffee & food are yummy. The staff is awesome. We got the New Yorker breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. And a tuna salad over some spinach.