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Kudo Society Cafe
138 W Central Blvd, Palisades Park, NJ 07650, United States
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Je
Review №1

Did you know? They roast their own coffee. The best bubble tea in town. They also have snow shaved ice dessert. They also bring in freshly baked pastries from their 2nd location

Ke
Review №2

Very interesting flavors and not your typical bubble tea shop. However despite the interesting flavor blends I dont exactly consider it memorable. Was recommended by a friend as the best bubble tea in area but I didnt feel wow-ed by it. Id come again if Im in the neighborhood but dont think Ill drive out of my way for it which was what we did because we were literally almost two towns over.

Ne
Review №3

A cute little hidden gem in Palisade Park. This cafe of so many options from tea, coffee, bubble tea, milkshakes, smoothies, to snack items like rice bowls, Burritos, wraps, paninis and so many more pastry items. Theres a tea leaf stall, customers can pick their flavor when ordering tea.The cafe has few tables to sit. They have store merchandise for purchase. They also sell masks and gloves.

Al
Review №4

I love this bubble tea shop for their teas and their plant selection. The loose lay teas are specially yummy. I bought me a 12” snake plant with a pretty planter for $30. I tried buying them separately in other stores but the same size snake plant goes for $19 without the pot! So I think it was a great deal.

Su
Review №5

Went in there based on coffee reviews but it was so bad! Undrinkable. Panini was just average. I don’t understand the rave reviews on this post. Would like to encourage all reviewers to be really constructively critical

An
Review №6

Closed now. sad. was a good place.

Ke
Review №7

Been coming here for a long time for their boba and teas. Love everything about the cafe. Place is so good and awesome. Friendly staff. Tasty pastries. Flavorful boba. Matcha bingsu is very matcha and hits the spot on this hot day

Ol
Review №8

Ordered the Frozen Hot Chocolate Bingsoo which was excellent. Highly recommend this place.

Mu
Review №9

I love this place! The kudossant (crossaint waffle) was delicious! Came out warm and was the perfect amount of crispy and sweet. Paired so well with the iced coffee, which has coffee ice cubes so it is never watered down - amazing!!! One of the best iced coffees I have had. Staff were all so nice and friendly. Extra plus - this place is also pet friendly too.

Le
Review №10

I got a birthday message that I could get a Kuddosan for free. I came this location but the guy said they are out of it. He told me come another time and ask for manager maybe he will confirm even if it is expired. All is okay. But I felt like he was really rude. You guys don’t need to offer free Kuddosan if you’re not happy about it. Just disappointed. I bought my coffee and left the place. They can be more polite.

Jo
Review №11

Food was great! Try the KudocroissontIt’s a cross between a waffle and croissant it’s amazing you can stuff it w bacon eggs sausage very tasty.. also excellent selection of coffees and teas…. A must go check it out

Jo
Review №12

$7.50 smoothie was a joke. They use some artificial syrup with blended ice. Unbelievable! No wonder how they have so many options in the menu. There is a proper cafe right down the steeet.

La
Review №13

I work at a meditation business close by to this coffee shop. I wish I came to this coffee shop earlier. I was so impressed! The staff here is so friendly, knowledgeable, generous, and accommodating ☺️ The manager gave us a treat on the house and also took a picture for us for our coffee!! It’s super cool! It was pretty inexpensive for what you got! Atmosphere was great, coffee was excellent. I didn’t feel jittery or hyper. I could really get the work I needed to get done, done and all while enjoying time with friends. Two thumbs up! 👍 👍

Pr
Review №14

Great vibe & menu with a lot of great choices.

Fo
Review №15

This spot opens early on weekdays and weekends. They have just a few parking spot right in front of the building. The inside it much larger than I thought it would be, with a good amount of seating, which was great.The drink menu is VERY large! There is something there for everyone. We got Lavender Vanilla Latte and Macaroon White Mocha. They were both really tasty, with the right amount of sweetness.For food, we had Bacon Kimchi Rice Bowl and Kudossants. The bowl was much bigger than I thought it would be. The rice on the bottom was warm, and the toppings were all cold, which was kind of strange…Healthier dish than I imagined, which was a nice surprise. Delicious and filling! Brunch Kudossants was much smaller than I expected. It was soft, fluffy, and moist with nice sweetness to it, especially with extra syrup drizzle. It was quite tasty.We had a good experience, so we went back a few weeks later. This time, we had Kudo Burrito and BBQ Pulled Pork Kimchi Rice Bowl. Burrito was large, and amazing cheesy goodness! It was certainly meaty and very tasty! The bowl had loads of healthy goodness, with a nice kick to it. Meat was tender and juicy, generous amount of it over the rice.The staff here was really nice and friendly. We had great food at both visit here. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. I am sure we will visit again!

Ch
Review №16

Delicious coffee, spacious parking space, outdoor tables, great coffee place

Ja
Review №17

What a fantastic coffee shop! The customer service here is amazing, the decoration is on point, almost everything here is fresh made. Will definitely visit again!

Ri
Review №18

Amazing snacks and drinks. Definitely a place I will return to. The vibe and setting is very relaxing.

Ha
Review №19

Outdoor patio was opened. Liked bingsoo.

Ai
Review №20

I think the words are superfluousChocolate lava cake

ci
Review №21

The owners and employees are some of the kindest people you will meet. And the food and drinks are delicious!

Is
Review №22

Absolutely amazing experience here. Hands down one of the best cafes in America. Incredible customer service and extremely kind staff. Their food is on point, in combination with the warm and welcoming environment just tops it off. Would definitely return and recommend anyone in the area to try. A+++++

Ly
Review №23

I love their iced coffee, its crack.

Li
Review №24

Food was excellent as always, and never have I ever had a better bubble tea or seen so many flavors! I would recommend to anyone looking for a cool cafe.

Na
Review №25

Very nice place, clean and cozy.I tried from them carrot cake and apple turnover, both were very fresh and delicious.

Jo
Review №26

Ordered a Nitro Cold Brew and a Korean BBQ Bulgogi Sandwich.Food: pretty good. It was Bulgogi with cheese in a ciabatta bread. Like a Korean philly cheese. very simple and delicious sandwich. Came with chopped romaine in lemon vinaigrette.Coffee: a sad let down since I came here for the coffee. They probably need to change the gas tank because there was barely any nitrous in it. The cup was also filled with ice and had a lid for straw based consumption. All issues that take away from a Nitro experience that’s supposed to be about texture. Take away the ice and make the cups smaller to adjust for portion control. Offer the option to go lidless or have sippy lids. And if you’re out of gas, just 86 it off the menu until you have more gas. I don’t mind paying for Nitro Cold Brew providing I get, Nitro Cold Brew.Store: great relaxed vibe and comfortable seating. I’m sure the patio would also be nice once the weather warms up.

Im
Review №27

Awesome selection of tea great staff cant wait to go back and try some food

Ja
Review №28

Ice coffeeeeeee with iced coffee?! Go get it youll see.

Va
Review №29

Pretty good drinks and atmosphere.

Am
Review №30

5 stars for the Kudossant alone. Id go back for it.My boyfriend and I found this place while waiting for our movie to start at AMC Starplex in Ridgefield Park. We got a Kudossant with Nutella and had to order a 2nd one because the first one was so good. It was perfectly sweet with just the right amount of crisp. Theyre comparable to the waffles at Wafels & Dinges in the city but you definitely get a better value at Kudo Society. Hands down. 🙌🏾

Ye
Review №31

I’ve gone her for about 2 years and I get the matcha slush with boba in the winter and the strawberry banana smoothie with boba in the summer. I highly recommend the cookies here, especially the macadamia nut and s’mores cookies. Food takes about 5-10 minutes to come out, depending on the line. In the summer there’s outdoor seating and plants to buy. They also sell masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields.

Ti
Review №32

Best options of flavors for bubble tea! you can order in either a slush or regular iced! perfect for those to prefer one over the other!

Se
Review №33

My office is down the street so I get coffee here almost every weekday. I highly recommend it as a place to grab an iced coffee before heading into the office.

Jo
Review №34

Super friendly staff and delish bubble tea

Jo
Review №35

Ordered the mango cheesecake bingsoo & rice cake bingsoo. Both were very good! Looks like its run by a family. We received excellent service.

Mo
Review №36

Nice cafe with a beautiful chill vibe with so many choices of drinks and foods

Ye
Review №37

Their price on menu and on their system was different, so I told the worker but I was still charged a different amount than what I saw on the menu :/

Da
Review №38

This is one of my favorite cafes to get boba from because they have black sesame boba which is pretty rare! their kudossant with nutella and powdered sugar is also delicious, definitely recommend :)

Ra
Review №39

My favorite café in Palisades Park! The staff are super nice, the food and drinks are great, and it has a really nice atmosphere.

Mi
Review №40

The only bubble tea place I go to in the area. I just know that every time I go here the bobas are perfectly chewy, never undercooked or mushy like some other places I have been to. Tastes great, love the variety of flavors Im able to choose from. Never too sweet, always just right! Parking space right in front, free and easy (very important! Lol). Just order and go. Love this place!

Jo
Review №41

Their manager is the man ! He gave me A-1 Best service omg and he hooked it up with a cookie! Their pulled pork sandwich 🥪 and green tea matcha 🍵 latte is fire 🔥🔥🔥✊ I can see why people would like to come here 😍😍

Je
Review №42

Great and friendly service. My family loves the fruit smoothies and boba tea. Also, we recently discovered their Kudosant and we definitely recommend it.

Ad
Review №43

Delicious food, gorgeous lattes but a bit slow

Se
Review №44

Plenty of outdoor seating available. Inside spacious enough to keep the 6ft distance. There is a huge separation between the staff behind the counter and customers so that was a relief.The bubble tea is soooo good. It was my first time trying the popping boba - highly recommend 💛They also sell various kinds of masks at the store (even KF-94 from Korea).

Au
Review №45

Fairly good. Would come again.

Ex
Review №46

Delicious food! Kind staff. Covid safe. Highly recommend Bubble tea!

Je
Review №47

Amazing atmosphere and very attentive service. The menu was fresh and delicious. Will absolutely recommend this spot to friends and family. Affordable prices and large portions. Great job.

Jo
Review №48

Best pour over in Bergen County, maybe the whole state. They have an auto hand drip machine which I’ve only seen before in Seattle. Will cost you $6-7.

Ju
Review №49

Coffee tastes very good, friendly staff

Fu
Review №50

Best bubble tea spot and they have 1000000 things on the menu.

Ev
Review №51

One of my favorite cafes on the planet. Try the Nutella cream, you wont regret it!

Ro
Review №52

Great bubble tea and cute place. Cake was not fresh at all and not good. Update: this has become a go to spot and the pastries are super fresh 👌 you cant go wrong also their secret menu is amazing

P
Review №53

Family owned! Coffee is at least 25% more expensive than any prime location premium coffee shops on River front in Edgewater, NJ. And those coffee shops have great ambience. It is cluttered with cartons, unwanted bottles, accessory sale counters and unsightly storing under bar stools etc. It is dingy too. The outdoor planters are still languishing with dead plants. All this tells about how much a place is a business or a place of passion. The hand pour over is made in a machine. The staff is polite but that doesnt really define the complete experience.Even after asking the ritualistic to go or to stay questions, coffee was served in take away disposable cups and our croissant showed up in flimsy paper plates. The daily brew was bitter and the cappuccino was just about average. We trashed our beverages after the first few sips. The croissant was smelling of eggs and slightly raw in the center. All that for $16 is unfair (tip included). Now most coffee shops have started including tip in self service coffee too.I roast my coffee beans at home and also make all types of coffee. This place really didnt feel like they knew the art of coffee making. I shall not repeat my experience even if I am desperate for coffee.I am giving it two stars because the staff was friendly and cheerful.

Em
Review №54

Very good service and food. Worth every penny!

Th
Review №55

Enjoyed my coffee, cozy, cute place.Pastries are beautifully baked.

Jn
Review №56

Love this local small Cafe. Extremely friendly and cozy.

Lo
Review №57

Absolutely love this place! Here at least twice a week to study and every time, I always have an awesome experience. The owners & the family is super kind and the staff are super friendly. Drinks & food is ALWAYS delicious and consistent. It is very obvious on how much the whole team is dedicated to their craft.

Me
Review №58

I love this wee place. Really good coffee. It is a wee place though! Parking can be tricky, but I think its worth it.

Ch
Review №59

Some of the best bubble tea I ever had.

Ar
Review №60

I like it :) its a good spot for wifi and also good desserts and a good sitting area and my boyfriend and me sat today and ate the bingsoo and he couldnt have enough of it.

Ir
Review №61

Great food and drinks and the owner they both are really nice to their customers i love going there.My favorite choice of food pulled pork quesadilla and drink mango smoothie they also have new banana peanut butter almond milk smoothie thats delicious

No
Review №62

Awesome cafe! Great variety of foods. Fantastic bubble tea. This is the only place i get my bubble tea.

Ce
Review №63

Best bubble tea ever! 👌🏽

Me
Review №64

Best taro bubble tea and waffle

Mo
Review №65

Family owned, always great vibe. Come here for high quality teas, unique coffee and best bubble tea. I wish I could find Kudos everywhere in the world I travel. Deaf friendly, they’re learning ASL. Love y’all Kudos family

me
Review №66

Awesome place, the coffee is Amazing

Em
Review №67

Nice bubble tea

Je
Review №68

GET THE HORCHATA SLUSHY! Omg heavenlyyyy

Ch
Review №69

Went in for a quick breakfast. Had the kudossaint sausage egg and cheese. Was very satisfied. I also had a cortado which was made perfectly. Food and coffee were both very fresh.

To
Review №70

Place was okay. Coffee was really fresh and qreat tasting. Large menu comprising of coffee, tea, bubble tea, pastries and light food items. The seating. The seating arrangement was a bit too cozy.

Di
Review №71

Very cute coffee shop with decent parking near downtown. Fantastic service & great service. Will definitely visit again.Check out the green tea shaved ice. Its amazing!

ma
Review №72

Good Vibes Bubble Tea Times.Get their bubble tea. Just do it, and if it’s not taro, you’ll still love the rest of the other flavors — their “bin soo” (spelling) is awesome too! I so appreciate the milky sweet taste that Kudo Society makes and the environment and culture their staff has, it’s one of the friendliest most genuine staff. My wife and I (along with our many friends we’ve brought) have gotten to know the owners very much so and so will you. Extremely friendly family-owned business I wouldn’t be surprised they launch other locations in the near future.Their coffee and teas are excellent as well, this is good coffee here and it’ll pair with their dessert selections on their menu, there’s also sandwiches that you can purchase for anyone that wants a quick bite.It is definitely the place to bring your friends to hang out and fill that sweet tooth. The place is always filled with good music in the background and you can enjoy a table or two outside in their little patio.Kudos to you for trying them out!

Je
Review №73

Would certainly recommend trying out this place. Great mood, delightful dishes, fantastic service. Keep it up.

Ja
Review №74

Average bubble tea. Carrot and red velvet cakes are VERY dry and WAY o-v-e-r priced.

Al
Review №75

Really its amazing restaurant.. all the staff are friendly..

Re
Review №76

Their menu has so much variety and I have enjoyed all the stuff I got so far. Super chill atmosphere and everyone was nice. Mango cheesecake Bingsu is my favorite item so far

Ma
Review №77

Ive tried couple different items and nothing has disappointed me so far. I would like to emphasize that they have, in all honesty, THE best bubble tea. Not only in this area, but I mean the best that Ive had in my life thus far! Also nice, friendly staff, and cozy environment. And they have a decent amounts of outlets to plug in whatever you need to plug in. And of course, free WiFi.

Fa
Review №78

Super friendly staff, I usually dont even review places, but I had to for this one. Even though they ran out of boba the time I went, the leeche replacement was great! Would recommend.

Da
Review №79

Trendy and cozy little Cafe tucked away in Palisade Parks industrial park. The prices arent cheap but the food, coffee, bubble tea, and smoothies are top quality. The staff while mostly catering to the local Korean community is very friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review №80

Now this is a place Im happy I went to. I actually didnt find this place by myself my girlfriend was the one that told me about it. Now, upon walking inside of this place the inside looks so so so dope they had the coffee and espresso machines inside right at the Register where you. I could tell that this place was ran by a family or at least it looked like a family because of the way that they communicated! But enough about the inside lets talk about the food!! The Nutella Kudo waffles were amazing one big waffle with Nutella drizzled on top and powered sugar. We ordered them with just enough time to go see a movie right after. I ordered a side of sausage which I love to have with pancakes and waffles. I also had the Kudo Society coffee and anyone who knows me knows I love coffee!!! The (Kudo) was really balanced had a sweetness to it. The coffee was black and the notes were cherry and mocha! Anyway!! I recommend I recommend I recommend!!!

Es
Review №81

Very cute café. I enjoyed the design which was very modern yet comfy. The food is pretty unique and the tea is fresh.Would come again.

S
Review №82

Coffee is good and vibe is good also. Food may be bit over priced but I havent tried any food there yet so may be a bit haste in judging. Casual hang out place.

pa
Review №83

I usually go for the bubble tea. They do have great service with a smile and great food. Recommend it

En
Review №84

I’ve been here a few times and always had a good experience. Staff is very friendly, even when answering the phone. Haven’t tried the food, but the bubble tea and desserts are fantastic!

Co
Review №85

Awesome cafe in Pal Park. The owners and staff are always friendly and will never rush you out. Good spot for hanging out and getting laptop work done. House iced coffee is great!

Ra
Review №86

We were there earlier today and the service is terrible. We were waiting 30 minutes for our drinks we ordered to go, and they messed up on one of the drinks. All of their bubble teas have a power residue that gets left behind in your mouth and is definitely not worth $5+. We asked if the cookies had nuts in it, and the server just brushed us off saying, “I don’t know, maybe”. There are many other places that are better.

Br
Review №87

Super nice staff! Delicious bubble tea and coffee too 🤤

by
Review №88

I like their coffee ice cubes. Taste doesnt change even if ices melt

Ro
Review №89

The cashier guy was very accommodating and friendly. Good food

Ja
Review №90

Everything about this place is freaking amazing. The deserts are heavenly, the atmosphere is relaxing and quaint, and the staff are super pleasant and very helpful. 11/10 would recommend to everyone.

Al
Review №91

Roasted. Not burnt. Thank you. Great job. Coming back for coffee again soon.

He
Review №92

Shrimp Rice bowl needs some work. Christ

Co
Review №93

Great food and selection of drinks! The bulgogi wrap was incredible.

Fr
Review №94

The waffle was so delicious (warm, soft, and so fresh) and match perfectly with my soy white mocha. The cashiers service was awesome as well. Just a great experience. Thank you and Kudos to you!

Da
Review №95

Always a treat coming here, theyve got the best coffee and bubble teas, not to mention their lunch dishes are always delectable. Super friendly staff and recently renovated interior is warm, comfortable and welcoming. I will be stopping here at least once a month in my travels.

Ji
Review №96

They have nice drinks. Not many cheap options, but the quality itself is good. Some staff can be a bit rude, and some table placements are a bit awkward. Overall decent cafe with good music.

Yo
Review №97

Its spacious and a nice place to have a conversation and drink coffee. I honestly love the misugaru latte here. Well done!

Ne
Review №98

Friend told me about the place, tried the bubble tea and it was the best. Now, I dont go anywhere else.

Jo
Review №99

The owners as Kudo Society Cafe always are there for you when you need them. They rea6knkw whats best for the client. I am a regular here as I really enjoy the food. Their bubble tea is just amazing!! They have a huge selection of bubble tea, coffee, tea.

Jo
Review №100

Coffee is just okay with high prices

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  • Address:138 W Central Blvd, Palisades Park, NJ 07650, United States
  • Site:http://kudosociety.com/
  • Phone:+1 201-242-0001
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bubble tea store
  • Cafe
  • Dessert restaurant
  • Fusion restaurant
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–10PM
  • Thursday:9AM–10PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:9AM–9PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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