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Norma's Corner Shoppe

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Bakery Sandwich shop Espresso bar Tea house Cookie shop

One of the Top rated Cookie shops in New York


Address

59-02 Catalpa Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Website

www.normascornershoppe.com

Contact

(347) 294-0185

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (540 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: (Memorial Day), 7 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: sandwiches (14) sandwich (13) breakfast (12) good (12) order (10) wait (10) biscuits (7) time (7) Yorker (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Hsin Yi W. 2 years ago on Google • 1178 reviews
    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.
    40 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elvis J. 5 months ago on Google • 1017 reviews
    Good food order ahead always packed always busy

  • 3/5 Drew 2 years ago on Google
    This review is coming from someone who has been visiting Norma's since 2014, not long after they opened. It was a triumph that from 2014- early 2020 the Ranchero was only $5-$6.50. However during Covid, the prices shot up and I also feel the quality went down. It's easy to blame this on inflation or the supply chain issues, but this happened prior and prices are not going to come down from $8. It's really a reflection of the neighborhood changing and the gentrification. Also the renovation was a mixed bag, the kitchen needed more space, but now the cafe vibe is gone. It was always busy on the weekends, but was a solid spot during the week to hang. Norma's is still a solid place, but not what it once was.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walter W. 1 year ago on Google
    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!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maciej W. 5 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Really great local coffee and sandwiches spot. Delicious baked goods. I love their ranchero breakfast sandwich but all other ones are amazing as well. There is usually few min wait on the weekends so be patient. All is made to order.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Editing help 4 U Editing h. 4 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    I just left there a few days ago. I missed out on the honey biscuits. They were sold out but we still had the New Yorker . One on an Everything Bagel and the other on a Brioche Bun. DELICIOUS!!. Can't wait to go back. It was recommended to go early. At least b4 11
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine B. 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Great selection of sandwiches , try chicken melt on potato bun, ohhh so so good. Most of time 15min wait but it’s worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Crystal D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small and cozy bakery with good breakfast sandwiches. I ordered a New Yorker and replaced the meat with avocado. It was a delicious vegetarian option. I also ordered the Passion Fruit juice which was good. Unfortunately, they aren’t open very late. They close at 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm, but are open daily.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M- T. 1 year ago on Google
    BEST iced matcha I’ve had in a very long time! The breakfast sandwiches are so good. Can’t wait to be back 😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gulshat T. 5 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    I think my New York sandwich would taste better if the bacon wasn’t burn. The sandwich was bitter.

  • 5/5 Amos R. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I can’t give this place enough stars for the amazing quality of food and service. It’s a small place so your order can take 15-25m but that’s because they are so popular! 100 stars. The sandwiches are all amazing and the baked goods too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexis S. 2 years ago on Google
    I got the ranchero breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and it was SO delicious, just really messy. I wouldn’t dare eat it in front of anybody lol but I would definitely purchase again. Iced coffee was really good too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kelly J. 1 year ago on Google
    I went twice in a row bc I was so excited to try their biscuits but they didn't have any one the first day I went, and I was pretty disappointed by both breakfast sandwiches I got. The bacon in the New Yorker was incredibly burnt that it wasn't really edible, so I ended up crumbling the bits away. And there was way too much cheese in proportion to the rest of the ingredients. The bagel however was a pretty decent bagel. The Southerner was somehow really bland and salty at the same time. The biscuit, while good and crispy, was super salty, which was weird bc the the sausage gravy was the most blandest gravy I've ever eaten. Eating it all together gave weird bursts of salt. I'd probs go back for the biscuits themselves and nothing else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will D. 3 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    The food here is delicious whether you're getting a breakfast sandwich on a scallion cheddar buscuit or you want to enjoy one of their unique sandwiches and pastries. The food tastes fresh, and you get the SAME thing every time you go. Also, try one of their specialty drink!!!! On weekends be prepared to wait upward to 35 minutes for your cooked food.

  • 5/5 Big Sence D. 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    The sausage biscuit was out of this earth. You can literally taste every single different component. The biscuit was so buttery and sweet the sausage so savory and the egg the perfect compliment to tie it all together. The only thing that was bad about the experience was that i have been craving another one ever since. Go support them. You won't regret it

  • 5/5 Rose D. 7 months ago on Google
    This cafe can often be crowded and is a tight space inside. Seating is not available indoors, however there is outdoor seating available. On my visit I tried the Spicy Bacon Sandwhich and loved it, the bacon slices were thick and well seasoned. Iwill need to go back to try a few more breakfast sandwich options in the future. I also tried the chocolate croissant, it was okay.

  • 5/5 Joann 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Cheddar scallion biscuit is everything. The girls that work there were friendly and smiling. My hubby got the turkey club on of the girls recommended. He loved it. We'll definitely be back. Thanks.

  • 2/5 Boker T. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are friendly. However, they need more staff. Went on a Sunday morning and there was only one person in the kitchen. I waited 10 mins for a hot chocolate and over 30 minutes for my sandwich. They over toasted my bread and I asked for lightly toasted. Bread was hard and dark almost burned and not enjoyable. I asked for an egg to be added onto my sandwich which I was charged for but it wasn't added. I did get a refund for it. Overall, i would definitely not come back. I went there based on the good reviews but was disappointed

  • 4/5 a 1 year ago on Google
    Most of the sandwiches are great, the service is great, but the pick up process could be improved. People cut the line for pickup, but keep adding more stuff to their order or they need to finish paying for their pickup...! Pickup is supposed to be quick and not negatively affect other customers waiting on line. If you are going to do pickup you can't just skip the line and then add a bunch of stuff to your pickup order. You should wait inline. I feel like the staff should enforce this if its busy. It is not fun waiting in line for 15 minutes just to have someone pick up and then add an entire order to their pick up order.

  • 5/5 Julia S. 7 months ago on Google
    Norma’s has some of the best lattes and sandwhiches in the area for such a good price. The ranchero is delicious (but definitely messy) and the bacon egg and cheese on a scallion cheddar biscuit is one of the best BECs I’ve had. Their bacon is thick cut and so good. Absolutely love this place!

  • 2/5 Rae A. 1 year ago on Google
    Ridgewoods changing and so has Normas. I moved into the neighborhood 10 years ago and have been a long time customer here. I miss the old days when the pastries were made in house and the sandwiches were of better quality. It used to be a real local hang out with seating and atmosphere and friendly familiar staff. The massive gentrification that has happened to the neighborhood is AWFUL. Filled with young white 20 somethings who recently transplanted from the Midwest. Something about new comers to NY, they love to have attitude, They think that’s what it means to be a New Yorker. Anyways I went in there yesterday for the last time. Sandwiches have shrunk in size and quality (I hade one piece of bacon on my breakfast sandwich and the bread was burnt). I can’t believe i paid $8 for this hockey puck of a sandwich (shrinkflation).The person working was some young gen Z and had a major attitude problem. No warmth or friendliness there anymore. Completely cold and detached. They renovated it to look like every other trendy coffee shop. Welcome to the new dimes square. YUCK. I think the owners have very little to do with it now. Used to be a community spot. Won’t be returning and happy I recently moved out of this neighborhood- completely being destroyed and it’s a shame.

  • 5/5 martha w. 8 months ago on Google
    Went there two weeks ago and it took a lot longer than I wanted but the Best was the Best and it was worth the wait. And they give me a little surprise for my wait. I am going back tomorrow because I am off and it's going to be another rainy day. Best Biscuit ever!! I forgot the reason why it took long was because the biscuits fall apart, it's that good.

  • 5/5 V A. 1 year ago on Google
    The best thing that ever came to the neighborhood!!! Best sandwiches....you can't go wrong with any!!! Small space but cozy.....you just feel real comfortable!! Best sandwiches: The New Yorker, The Ranchero and the Fully Loaded!! And in the hot summer ......their fresh brewed iced teas are the best!!!

  • 5/5 Orion T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great breakfast sandwiches and the biscuits are as good as they come.

  • 5/5 Corbin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Coming from the South where every restaurant sells biscuits, Normas blows all of them out of the water. - truly one of the best BEC biscuits I’ve ever had. Latte was great. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Jane L. 1 year ago on Google
    Norma’s is the best and may be one of my top 3 places to get breakfast. They have incredible sandwiches and don’t forget to get something sweet. Although the wait sometimes is long (like weekends), it is 1000% worth it!!! I love you Norma’s!!!!

  • 5/5 Ally L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cute spot! I had a large group eating and we put our order in online. Everyone was able to get something they wanted between the sandwiches and the pastries, and the vegan options were great too. Even though they were understandably really busy at noon on a Sunday, I think our order got out at a reasonable time. I wish I'd gotten the name of the two people who helped us today behind the counter. They were both so sweet and really helpful! So we had a great first experience and look forward to coming back to try orders other reviewers recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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