Village Hands Cafe

My regular coffee joint when I'm home visiting my family. They friendly staff know me, know my order, and the coffee and breakfast are so good!! Cute place, very cozy, friendly patrons too!

This place is so cute and looks like my type of small town regular breakfast joint. I love the atmosphere and the servers are great. The lines and wait times have been pretty long every time I've come in though, even when it's not that busy, so I just try to accept that it's going to take a bit to get my order. The food is good but I think it's a tad pricey for what you get - I always wind up spending about $20 for a standard breakfast that would cost half that price at a diner. I don't mind paying for the atmosphere, or the small business overhead - I would rather, actually - but I think the finished product should match the price point a bit more. The coffee is also great.

Best in Monroe, NY. Affordable healthy eats. Beautiful decor. Wonderful atmosphere to enjoy a great breakfast, brunch, lunch, or linner...

I was just passing through and decided to stop in, as I’ve worked in bagel shops for years and wanted to support a local spot over a commercial chain. I waited quite a while for a $14 croissant sandwich, and honestly, it didn’t live up to the price. I asked for eggs over medium, but they came out crunchy and fried hard. They used cheap sausage links cut in half that weren’t even fried on both sides. The food overall was not exactly what I would expect at this price point.

Also, with the dining room mostly empty, the seated customers could hear everything the staff was saying behind the counter… something I dont think they realized. The group that was seated most definitely heard the sighs and remarks about their patronage. I get not wanting to be filmed while dropping hot plates but your annoyance shouldn’t be heard out on the dinning floor, it should stay in the back. The overall vibe didn’t match the “village” feel they’re aiming for, but everyone was hustling so they do show a dedication.

If you’re going to charge artisan-level prices, both the food and hospitality need to reflect that standard. It’s got great potential, especially if a few things are worked on. Local spots are important, and I hope they have a successful future.

We had wanted to visit this place for a long time after it was recommended by our friends. It took us 40 minutes to get here from Monsey. The atmosphere is very cozy, with lovely design, friendly staff, a clean restroom, and delicious desserts. Our large group of six managed to fit at one table, and they even had a high chair for the little one. The order was served very quickly!

The only and biggest downside was the extreme cold. 🥶🥶🥶We left the car without our jackets, expecting to warm up in a cozy space, but we ended up having to go back to the car to get them. The food got cold within minutes, so we had to drink cold-hot chocolate and eat cold eggs. Our feet froze in our shoes, and we couldn’t wait to get back to the car and turn on the heater. We initially planned to stay longer, order extra desserts for the kids, and have coffee, but we were so chilled that we rushed back to the car just to warm up.

Final thoughts: The check for two adults and four kids was $107 (pretty reasonable). I’ll give it five stars in the hope of returning in the summer to fully enjoy the outdoor seating and all its comforts.