NYC is a coffee paradise, and Staten Island has some of the best, most unique and most welcoming shops in the city. Here are four of the best coffee shops on the island.
Beans & Leaves (West Brighton)
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Opening in 2012, Beans & Leaves swooped in and helped keep the coffee culture of Forrest Avenue alive when the neighborhood’s old coffee shop closed. Since its opening, people have flocked here for their delicious coffee, delectable deserts, and wonderful staff.
Everything Goes Book Cafe and Neighborhood Stage (Tompkinsville)
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For thirty years the Everything Goes Book Cafe and Neighborhood Stage has provided a space for people to not only drink coffee, but to express their creative sides. Besides offering a strong collection of old books for your reading pleasure, the Cafe also serves as a performance space with walls dedicated to artwork created by the artists of the neighborhood.
Island Coffee Shop (Castleton Corners)
Here is a small place where you come in once and the staff will remember your name the next time you come in, and there will be a next time. The neighborhood got excited that George re-opened the Island Coffee Shop a few years back, after losing his lease, so you know it’s a place that means a lot to people. Come for breakfast, lunch, or just for a classic cup of coffee.
Café Latté (Dongan Hills)
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Entering this Dongan Hills favorite is like transporting yourself to Europe. People have made Café Latté one of the most popular destinations in Dongan Hills for its great coffee and its Nutella crepes. For something more exotic, you can take a risk and have some grilled octopus with your coffee.
