North Ridge Café & Coffee
1550 Commerce Rd, Staunton, VA
Crema's Take
“This Staunton spot pulls off the rare trick of being equally serious about their espresso-forward drinks and their full breakfast menu, with artisan sandwiches that justify the price tag through genuine care in sourcing and preparation. Beyond the café itself, their catering operation has earned genuine loyalty from customers—Shea and the team consistently go the extra mile on custom menus and dietary accommodations, making them feel like partners rather than vendors. Whether you're grabbing a quick specialty drink at the drive-thru or planning an event, North Ridge manages to feel both professionally polished and genuinely warm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Amazing espresso drinks as well as food items. It's a bit pricey for their sandwiches, but they're definitely more artisan than any of the big chain coffee places we have around and really unique. I know if anyone else is like me around here, they really appreciate a good coffee, and Northridge is my favorite in Staunton. No watered down or burnt espresso drinks here! Try their chicken BBQ sandwich if you're wanting something hearty and delicious for a lunch(or breakfast). It's become a welcome treat when I'm on that side of town, definitely worth the hype anyone gives on it.
I ordered a staff lunch through North Ridge Catering. They will quickly responsive to my email and were easy to work with from start to finish. Their catering menu is extensive with lots of options. When I arrived to pick up the taco bar, they brought everything out to my car for me and included serving utensils. The food was excellent and much more than enough for our group. I would definitely recommend North Ridge Catering again!
North Ridge catered my daughter’s wedding reception. Shea responded promptly to all of our questions, worked with us to plan a menu considering various dietary restrictions. On wedding day, Shea and her team arrived on time, were kind and professional with our guests and cleaned up after. The food was delicious; we received lots of compliments. Highly recommend!!!
We recently hired North Ridge Cafe's Catering Service to provide the food for a casual family party of about 15 people. I planned and communicated everything with Shea, the catering manager, who was amazing throughout the whole process. We hashed out all the details via email, which was fairly easy to do thanks to their comprehensive catering guide conveniently available on their website. North Ridge delivered in both the literal and figurative sense! They delivered and set up the food, including supplies, chafing dishes and a nice touch with an included printout of the menu in a frame. Shea also offered some tips for making the serving seamless. We ordered a beautiful charcuterie board (pictured) and chose a few main courses with sides and dessert. Everyone raved about the food, and we had plenty of leftovers to enjoy afterwards. Thanks to all at North Ridge who helped make our family party a success. We will be sure to recommend and use again in the future.
I have wanted to stop here multiple times, and have always remembered it as I was already passing by. This time, I was ready. I ordered a simple egg, cheese, and sausage breakfast sandwich on sourdough bread. It was so good! Bread was perfectly toasted, still a little soft under the crunch. Nicely scrambled eggs, and they didn’t hold back on the cheese. I don’t know what kind of sausage they use, but it was some of the best I’ve had. Flavorful. Not greasy. Just a great breakfast sandwich, and I loved that there were so many bread options. Sourdough is my personal favorite, but there was a choice for everyone. The menu is extensive, but just good. Nice personalization of favorites. Coffee menu looked great too. Lots of classics, with some cute spins of their own too. The interior was clean, and the design was fun. I would have liked to have seen some softer textures. It was a bit industrial farmhouse for my taste. I ordered carry out because my pup was in the car, but I didn’t find the space inviting. I probably wouldn’t linger there to read, or order a second coffee. It just didn’t have that, “come in and stay a while” vibe. Overall, would absolutely swing through again! Great little spot!
Crema Reviews
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