Spolem Cafe

I visited Spolem yesterday with a friend. We had apple pie with vanilla ice cream. We both enjoyed our visit but thought that it was a little pricey for the area.
The atmosphere is really nice. I would definitely go back.

Recently met up with the organizer of the "Ridgewood Social/Market" here at Spolem. This was my first venture this far down Fresh Pond Road...and I have to admit, I like!

This is the first coffee shop that I've been to that has table service (probably because they also serve alcohol). I tried the Chai and my boyfriend had the Nutella latte (iced). The drinks were pretty tasty.

Honestly, I was more blown by the atmosphere. Big, open space. Lots of seating options. Perfect for meeting up with one person or a small group of people. Very cozy. You kind of feel like you're sitting by a fireplace in a cottage the whole time you're there. The staff is nice and cordial.

-Good WiFi (easy password)
-No snacks =(

This is my Polish cabin in the woods. I'll definitely be back again.

I've had constant mixed feelings about Spolem because I desperately want this place to be a gem. Pros include that the coffee isn't that bad, the nutella latte is great, I kind of like the funky ambiance of it & decor, and its great to have a coffee house like this in the neighborhood.

However, the prices are kind of steep for what it is and there's virtually no food, so unless you're using the WiFi there, its difficult to actually spend any time there.