Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Secaucus

"With inventions like the cronut, the avocado toast ice cream sandwich, and the DKA pastry, it would be an understatement to say that the French chef has disrupted the baking industry. His SoHo outpost has long attracted an onslaught of loyal downtowners and curious tourists, long lines, and media attention for its groundbreaking cakes and pastries, and the bakery’s chocolate chip cookie shots have done no different. Cookie shots are available daily at Dominique Ansel Bakery on Spring Street."

"We’ve tried their Cronut (one of the most popular NYC dessert trends), DKA, and cookies shots, but weren’t impressed with any of them. All their desserts were more gimmicky than tasty, but they did create the original Cronut which makes food history. I wouldn’t go out of the way to visit, but if you’re in Soho, drop in and let us know what you think of all the creations by the pastry chef here."

"The cronut from the Dominique Ansel Bakery in Soho is without question at the top of our list for the best dessert in NYC!. With a two-cronut-per-customer limit, you can only help but wonder why this pastry is so sought after. Delicate layers of this croissants and doughnut hybrid is truly delectable."

"The cookies from Maman are some of the best cookies in NYC, and they always come perfectly baked. Oozing delicious chocolate and promising a crisp crunch with every bite, these cookies are not to be missed. While the Lemon White Chocolate Cookie and S’mores Cookie are both impressive, it’s the Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie which was deemed one of Oprah’s Favourite Things in 2017!"

"Maman is a beautifully rustic, yet classic coffee shop in Brooklyn with only one location in the Greenpoint neighborhood. You’ll feel comfort from the moment you step foot in this Brooklyn coffee shop. The smell of the French and American freshly baked goods fills the entire place not to mention the coffee."

"Stuffed with macadamias, almonds, walnuts, French chocolate and sea salt, this cookie has the ideal ratio of crunchy to craggly, oozing bites."

"Although Morgenstern’s is still mourning the loss of its beloved coconut ash flavor, the ice-cream parlor is still dolling out a host of reinvented classics and plenty of exotic flavors. The menu doesn’t just boast a humble vanilla; instead, there’s Madagascar vanilla, bourbon vanilla, burnt honey vanilla, and rose vanilla, plus flavors like salt and pepper pine nut, burnt sage, and crême brulée, crowned with sugar and torched just like the namesake dessert. For an extra few cents, add one of the house-made toppings to the perfectly round scoops (think sesame caramel and wonderfully dense fudge)."

"This ice cream shop started out in life as a humble cart outside of a New York restaurant and is now part of a well-known chain. The first shop opened in Rivington Street and can still be visited today, but the flagship shop on the Lower East Side is what makes it one of the best ice cream places to eat at in New York. There are nearly one hundred different flavors to choose from as well as a number of ice cream cakes."

"Whether you are a local in the city or traveling through, we have your back. New York is massive and there are so many great places to eat!. If you are having a hard time narrowing down a spot, take a look at this guide to the best ice cream in New York City."

"Located in Soho, The Butcher's Daughter is known for their healthy juices created by their very own 'Head Juiceologist'. The restaurant is bright, airy, and filled with plants. It's the perfect place to relax on a Sunday and get brunch."

"For a morning–or a morning after–when romance can’t wait until dinnertime, try the daily prix fixe brunch at this rustic-chic Greenpoint spot: $29 for an entree (including coconut and lime french toast, Amish fried chicken and pancakes, or baked brie in puff pastry with fennel salad) and unlimited mimosas."

"Tucked away in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is this story book location Milk + Roses. A popular restaurant by night, with a rather relaxed daytime vibe."

"Recently releasing a collaboration with 88rising for the 4th of July and dropping “Boba Bae” merch, Boba Guys creates ever-evolving projects and menus made with next level ingredients. Try some of their newest drinks like the highly coveted Korean banana-flavored bubble tea available in the NoHo and SoHo areas of Manhattan."

"Starting off with one bubble tea cafe that is pushing Asian culture to new heights (88 Rising anyone?), Boba Guys. Some boba connoisseurs believe this place to be overrated but we truly think they have some great boba selections. We tend to like drinking our go-to Thai tea or black sesame latte."

"The prices were more on the expensive side, but this place is successful for bringing Asian flavors to the American market. And besides having some Instagram-worthy flavored teas, Boba Guys offers different kinds of milk substitutes for your overpriced boba drinks."

"If you like a little DIY with your dinner, then Picnic Garden is for you. This Korean BBQ restaurant in Queens gives you the opportunity to cook your own meat. You select what you want from a long row of options, including squid, chicken, goat, pork belly, and shrimp — along with fare like intestines and gizzards for more adventurous folks — and bring it back to your table."

"Korean BBQ is never a light meal, but this all-you-can-eat buffet in Queens’ Murray Hill should be reserved for only the most dedicated of bulgogi aficionados. Choose your raw meats (beef, octopus and everything in between) then load up on sides like seafood pancakes, Korean fried chicken wings and plump dumplings."

"From there, walk towards the New York Public Library with its famous twin lion statues.The architecture of the building is stunning: marble floors, ceiling murals, chandeliers — this ain’t your average public library, that’s for sure. The Rose Room is the most famous part of the library, so be sure not to miss it!"

"Head to the New York Public Library and pass the landmarks (the Chrysler & Empire State Building) to take in the architecture. My favorite is the Chrysler building, which was known as the ugliest building in New York when it was built."

"You’ll be taking the Roosevelt Island Tram, which has an entrance in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 60th street and 2nd Avenue (closest subway stop: Lexington Ave-59th St., NQR or 456 trains), with excellent views of both Uptown and Long Island City. The views are what you’re really going for, here, as Roosevelt Island isn’t that exciting – it’s just a residential area. If you want, you can take something called the Red Bus, which will take you around the island for 25 cents. Or you can just hop on the F train and make your way over to Queens."

"As you are in the middle of Manhattan Island, you get great views of the entire island, which his what makes Empire State Building different to Top of the Rock and the Freedom Tower views. It’s definitely worth visiting all of them for their unique perspectives."

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"Located on the western side of Soho, in the space that used to be Hundred Acres, Shuka is a hidden gem with beautiful tropical vibes and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Your Instagrammable journey will start right at the doors which are painted in a vibrant ocean blue. Some of our favorite dishes are their Steak Kabob, Chicken Schnitzel, and the pink Beets Hummus, which you might find endearing."