Cafe Originale
“I recommend their combo (hamburger steak, omelet rice and pasta).”
“I will definitely come back and try out their savory dishes!”
“4 slices of toast, condensed milk, whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauce.”
Cafe Originale
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Small, quaint cafe serving coffee, tea, and other simple Asian style dishes. I really liked the atmosphere and the service. But the food was just okay.
I'm still debating whether or not I really like this place. Don't get me wrong, the place was super cute, it sort of has that Martha's Country Bakery feel, but not quite. Something about this place was lacking, but I can't really put my finger on it. It may have been because nothing really stood out to me in regards to their drink options or food menu.
For a cafe, I thought their drink menu was a bit limited and overpriced. Moreover, they only served one sized lattes, which I couldn't wrap my head around because this is a cafe/coffee shop, right? The place felt cramped even though my friend and I were basically the only ones there. Possibly because they put too many chairs under the communal tables… why not a bench? I do want to try some of their food items the next time I go.
I know I'm being a hater right now, but like I said, there was nothing that really stood out to me about this place. There are so many new coffee shops popping up all over Flushing, you have make yourself different from the rest. I know new businesses take a little bit of time evolving and working out their initial kinks, so for now, I'm giving them four stars for trying.
Cafe Originale's waffles, fruits and vanilla ice cream dish was a hit: it was gorgeously presented and its sweet flavor popped without being overboard. I appreciated the different textures of the dish too which included the grainy, crispy waffle; the fluffiness of the whipped cream; the density of the blueberries and banana slices.
This place is eclectic in terms of its decorations: certain parts of it, like its bottlecap-shaped clocks gave off a divey vibe, others (the candles and dimmer lighting) gave off elegant ones.
The atmosphere here is quite relaxed and lively. I was glad to see that no one was on their phones or laptops: two friends sat to my right enjoying conversation over a Korean style shaved ice dessert; a young couple sat at the far end of the store while emptying a bottle of soju / rice wine.
Since there was just one server attending to four tables, I had to call the staff worker to say my order and get the check– it wasn't an ideal situation, but I didn't mind since there weren't multiple staff workers around.
I liked the very relaxed atmosphere– you can get everything from something quick like a latte or a huge meal like dduk bok gi!
It's a very cozy, close type of setting. If don't mind sharing with some people sitting down when it's busy, it won't be a big deal. If you are looking to have a nice, quiet brunch with– I don't suggest this place (unless you go when it's not busy, and I have NO idea since I only went around 2-3 ish on a Sunday).
They have wine and beer but definitely overpriced in my opinion. I suggest going for a whole bottle of wine or don't get it! The food was good enough for a cafe and not overpriced. We got some tea and ddukbokgi over a span of 90 mins. We just hung out and ate comfortably.
There is only one bathroom, and make sure to knock. It can be accidentally locked from the person who used it before because their locks are a little confusing.
The service was awesome! Since it's a smaller place (imagine a smaller starbucks size store– with awesome decor!), the people who are working know when you need something. It's very easy to just get up too. Although there were only two people working while we were there, I was impressed by their promptness and friendliess as they were getting busy.
I didn't give them a 5-star because of the pricing. Other than that, I'd come back!
This is a quaint K-cafe, as if Café Bene and Java Day merged to become this. The menu has fare offered similar to both places mentioned and talk about direct competition, the three places are blocks apart. Literally all on Northern.
I like the looks of this place, clean and inviting. Their menu is what compelled me to want to try this place. They have cool drinks, beers and all kinds of coffees.
The menu also has snack foods (great to pair with the beers) and main entrées or cool sides. From waffles to rice balls, something for all. The Korean dishes are great as are the Japanese inspired dishes.
I ordered the spam rice ball for fun. Just wanted to see how it would be executed. Then I ordered the lunch special Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet). My hubby ordered the Korean beef. The dishes were large enough to share and inexpensive to boot. Both dishes were really savory and delicious. The beef was tender and had the classic marinade. The pork cutlet was crisp, not oily, tender and still juicy on the inside. The gravy it came with was kind of sweet but still a brown sauce.
I'll definitely return to try more of the menu. Yummy stuff.
I have been dying to try this cute spot for awhile and finally did today with my mom. The decor feels very homey and I was able to choose my own table.
Dessert: Waffle w/Green Tea icecream
Portion size is perfect for two! I love the crunch factor of the waffle bedded underneath the delicious Green Tea icecream.
I will definitely come back and try out their savory dishes!
This place has really cute decorations and because it is not super popular, yet, grabbing a table was easy. I had a hot misugaru latte and it was very gritty. Personally I prefer the misugaru consistency at M2S cafe. The honey bread was weird; it was 4 slices of toast as opposed to one huge toast that I am use to. I would come back to try out their food and perhaps another drink on their menu, but not for their honey toast. If i remember correctly, they have happy hour from 5pm-8pm. It's a really cute cafe where you can sit around and chat with friends without having to talk loudly in order to be heard.
Cutest decor! Wall of mirrors and pots of plants on the wooden tables.
Honey bread was so good! 4 slices of toast, condensed milk, whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauce. Great dessert!
My friend ordered the waffle with vanilla ice cream and fresh fruits. They ran out of berries so they used apples and bananas. Weird combination if you ask me! He enjoyed the waffle and ice cream but couldn't finish all the apples. He said too much chewing for a dessert.