Onderdonk Cafe

Hidden gem! It's a small cafe that you would miss if you're not looking for it. I was looking for it and drove right past it. I got a latte and coconut bun. The coffee was good but the coconut bun was AMAZING! If you are anywhere near this place you need to come and check it out. Laptops and tablets are not allowed so keep that in mind if you are looking to get work done while you sip.

Onderdonk Cafe Layout/atmosphere *Bare bones cafe (Southeast Asian influence); no laptop policy; wooden tables Food/drink *Kopi Bajigur (Coffee with pandan leaves, spices, palm sugar, ginger & milk) [iced] - Good; aromatics *Turkey bacon & cheese bun - good *Blueberry & cinnamon sugar bun - Good; the blueberries stood out/fresh

I came to Onderonk Coffee in Ridgewood at the recommendation of a friend who spoke highly of their pastries. Unfortunately, my experience here was nothing short of appalling. It was a Saturday afternoon, near closing time, and the shop was completely empty except for our group. My friend kindly ordered coffees for everyone, and I planned to place my order shortly after. Instead of a welcoming environment, I was met with hostility and blatant disrespect. The owner singled me out — the only Black woman in the space — and told me I could not sit and meet there, if I don't purchase anything, despite the fact that my friend had already purchased drinks for all of us. The message was loud and clear: certain people are not welcome here. No coffee or pastry is worth supporting a business that treats its customers in such a discriminatory and demeaning way. Ridgewood has plenty of cafés that value community, hospitality, and inclusivity — this is not one of them. I recommend supporting Cholita or other neighborhood coffee shops. If you care about being treated with basic respect, take your time, money, and energy elsewhere 0/10 stars.

Came by for the first time and immediately liked the ambiance. A subtle mix between historical and foreign aesthetic Iced Americano was solid but the Bun w/ Turkey Ham & Cheese is Incredible! Place speaks for it self. Good place to write or an intimate conversation.

Can't wait for this to be open during the week so it can be my new home away from home. Cozy, friendly, great coffee and delicious coconut buns.

Absolutely delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee! The vibes here are so good. Perfect cozy place to read a book and have a warm drink.

The quiet coffee shop. Delicious buns, real chocolate chip cookies, nice cold brew. My fav rule in the Cafe, "no laptops or tablets allowed, everyday."

Great coffee, I really liked it. Lots of seating and service is personal. Great spot to talk and listen to a friend or a stop on a long walk.

Really enjoyed their treats at this place! Has to be one of the best matcha lattes I've had in a long time. I LOVED their little lemon poppy cake! Highly recommend it. The only thing that's keeping me torn up about this is that there is no bathroom available. I never really understood coffee shops that do that, but had to knock off a star for that.

Owner made me two egg sandwiches and 2 matcha lattes today they were outstanding!!!! Will come back

I would say it like this, if you have dogs and they always walk with tou everywhere, we should nott support coffee shops that dont let you bring you dog inside. I understand if you staying in is ok to say that but if you walking in to get a cofee to go , come on I was so happy that i was going to have a coffee shop so close to my apartment, but what a dissapoinent when the lady said i couldnt bring my dog inside. Sometimes coffee shops like that one dont know the client they loosing. But anyways dog lovers please dont support coffee shops like this one. Dont leave your dog at home just cause they dont want you to bring a dog inside. There soo many coffee shops better than this one and they let you bring your pets insiide as long as you picking up and out. I recommend this one is call Sky Coffee recently open and they're pet friendly

Support this small business! Delicious pastries and coffee drinks. Service with a smile, every time. Nice and clean inside with a cute little bench to sit outside. I for one am glad there is a place you can go where people aren't in front of their screens for hours on end, and entitled dog owners aren't bringing their animals inside. You can't deal with leaving your dog tied up outside for a few minutes while you run in to grab something? Give me a break.

No idea what is going on here. Hidden gem, unique vibes for this part of Ridgewood. Only one person working. They sell coffee, pastries, and an egg sandwich. The egg sandwich is out of this world mind blowing. The texture of the eggs is difficult to describe so let's just go with: fluffy. Just get it. It's $8. Cold brew is $4.50. Really wish they were open more often. Not sure I understand the aversion to laptops. But for what this place does, they do it very well.

I missed the sign after ordering that they don't allow laptops or tablets. After paying and getting my coffee I politely asked for a refund since I was going to work for an hour on my laptop. Whom I assume was the owner gave me attitude. I'm when you are charging $6 dollars you can afford to give a refund. Terrible customer service.

The owner of the cafe is so warm and welcoming which matches the overall aesthetic. This neighborhood is charming and this coffee shop fits right in.

After decades this spot finally has something good. The coffee is great as well as the atmosphere and baked goods. I just dont understand the hours and their dislike of laptops. There are many people that work from home and I feel like it would benefit the business to have a packed house. Also the hours should change, imo.

Excellent coffee shop--best in Ridgewood. Great coffee and homemade baked goods. The kopi bajigur is delicious; egg sandwich divine. Owner is lovely. Welcomed addition to this side of Ridgewood.

Best coffee shop in Ridgewood!! literally the best flavor on any kind of pastries and coffees you can get in nyc, my special way to go is a cheese bun sandwhich, raspberry cake and kopi bajigur coffee is literally heavenly flavors that you can get at this amazing place, also the customer service is flawless 10/10!! No doubt, we are grateful to have such an amazing coffee shop in our neighborhood

Great vibes, All the pastries were homemade and they had really good matcha! Lots of vegan options. Nice off the beaten path neighborhood spot.