Order the best French near Ridgewood, NJ

Best French Restaurants Nearby in Ridgewood

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

4.5
(700+)
• American • French
$0 delivery fee • 900 ft • 23 min
"Absolutely delicious, you will not be disappointed! Everything from the bread to the sandwiches to the croissants are tasty, fresh and packed with care. "
"Me encantó es igual que en la foto y estaba muy sabroso an mis invitados le encantó estaba fresco se nota que era recién hecho el tamaño del cake es pequeño es mediano es perfecto para mi gusto . Es algo que volvería a ordenar aunque no esté en temporada porque el detalle escrito se puede resolver fácilmente ."
Strawberry Croissant
Croissant filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat
$7.46
Croissant Donut
Flaky croissant donut filled with custard cream, topped with lemon icing. Contains: Coconut, Egg, Milk, Wheat
$6.12
Croissant
Buttery, flaky pastry. Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat
$5.07
Twisted Donut
Fluffy donut rolled in sugar. Contains: Coconut, Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
$4.26
Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

4.6
(600+)
• French • American
$0 delivery fee • 600 ft • 15 min
"Great food. Turkey BLAT was excellent and the chicken salad was slightly sweet and actually really really good"
"Excellent food and well packaged. The Tomato & Goat Cheese Scrambled Egg Plate and Ham & Cheddar Quiche superb."
Iced Latte
A double shot of Tatte No. 4 espresso with milk over ice. (130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk)
$7.45
Breakfast Sandwich
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg)
$13.33
Chicken Pita
Roasted chicken breast with a chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and parsley, finished with baby lettuce and green herb dressing in a pita.(500 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy)
$16.66
Iced Matcha Latte
Mem Tea premium-grade matcha blended with milk over ice. (130 / 170 cal, Contains: Milk)
$6.8
Giannella's Subs

Giannella's Subs

4.7
(300+)
• Deli • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 26 min
"Yankee Clipper is one of the best subs I've had in a while. Perfect amount of spice, great with a side of buffalo and blue cheese!"
"I usually really like the cold cut sandwiches from here I love the Italian and the Sam the baker but I tried the breakfast special and it was not good the bread tasted stale and everything else tasted like freezer. Don't recommend. Everything else is good."
Italian Combo Sub
Layers of ham, Genoa salami, and Provolone cheese, topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, onion, and a splash of oil and vinegar. Choose from Half Sub (6") or Full Sub (12").
$10.75
Turkey Sub With..
Build your own sub!
$11.03
Ribeye Cheesesteak
10 oz of fresh steak with your choice of cheese & toppings!
$16.26
Chicken Cutlet Sub With..
Build your own!
$12.36
Brasserie

Brasserie

4.7
(400+)
• Chicken • Steak
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 61 min
Farther away
"Soooo good! Love their burgers and Asian Chop Chop!"
"This is a fantastic salad but it's held back by a very meager amount of protein. Originally had a substantial amount of diced chicken, now, a much lesser amount of sliced chicken. Truth be told, I prefer the original chicken. But it's still a great salad. However, for the price, I should be receiving far more protein. This time it was especially paltry and scant."
Chop Chop
romaine, chicken, feta, avocado, olives, tomato, cucumber & onion, parsley dill vinaigrette.
$19.89
Asian Chop Chop
romaine, chicken, avocado, purple and green cabbage, onion & peanuts, sesame ginger dressing.
$18.79
Kale & Quinoa Salad
cranberries, slivered almonds & ricotta salata, lemon vinaigrette.
$22.21
Brasserie Burger
served with onions, tomatoes, pickles, mixed greens & pommes frites
$19.2
The Office Tavern Grill

The Office Tavern Grill

4.5
(1k+)
• Burgers • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 900 ft • 21 min
"Great Chicken ALT Sandwich - really solid!"
"I had the stout braised short ribs and it wasn't as good as the one in Morristown. The one is Morristown is AMAZING. The one here, is off. The short ribs was tender but the polenta had no taste. So it was disappoint. The dish itself was fine but I had higher expectations for it. "
Tavern Burger
100% ground chuck, provolone, stout braised onions, Applewood smoked bacon and, Office burger sauce.
$21.49
Tavern Wings
Take your pick of flavors.
$18.91
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Parmesan Garlic Herb Bread Crumb, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Aioli, Grilled Tomato, Arugula, Charred Ciabatta
$20.5
Jammin' Sliders
100% Ground Chuck, Aged White Cheddar, Raspberry Peppered Jam, Charred Jalapeño Cornbread
$18.23
Tous Les Jours

Tous Les Jours

4.6
(600+)
• Coffee • French
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 51 min
Farther away
"Iced Caramel Macchiato is so good! i usually get the 16oz with whipped cream and leave a note to make it a bit sweeter only because i prefer my drinks to taste like sugar but other than that it's delicious and the coffee flavor is THERE. Fruit Pastry is the best pastry i get from there the fruits are so fresh and even if theres some sort of whipped cream it tastes sooooo good and they usually sell out pretty fast so get it! their apple blanc (?) pastry which is the round one is HUGE. i also recommend because just what did they do to make those apple pieces taste so good??? it's like an apple pie slapped on a croissant except better. make a circle with your two hands that's probably how big it is, if not bigger. love love love this cafe bakery!! "
"Small cake , description says 6-8, this would feed maybe 4 if they didn't get second . Wrote the name wrong and sloppy writing . For the price , I was expecting more "
Iced Caramel Macchiato
16 oz.
$7.21
Honey Cheese Pancake
This is one of ongoing top sellers among young generation. it has cream cheese inside and real honey glaze on the top. one package contain 3qty pan cakes. each pancake size is palm of regular person's palm. approximately 3inch x 3inch in: cream cheese out: cheese bread dough, honey glaze • must be kept under 70f temperature & eaten within 1day • final sales/no return /no exchange
$4.99
Strawberry Croissant
Strawberry croissant with real fresh strawberry.
$5.5
Pain Au Chocolate
Traditional french style pastry called pain au chocolate. has little bit chocolate inside. it goes super well with coffee and milk or when you want to tame the hungriness prior to dining. • must be kept under 70f temperture & eaten within 1day • final sales/no return /no exchange
$4.26
Branché Boulangerie

Branché Boulangerie

4.8
(20+)
• French • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 34 min
"The Day Old Baguette and the Strawberry Sprinkles donut were of excellent quality and very fresh. Definitely will keep ordering from here"
"Totally in love with this new bakery! Everything is always fresh and delicious. I got the Cheddar Scallion Scone which is hands down one of the best I ever had. I also got the Baguette which has a perfectly crispy crust. I also got the peanut butter iced latte which has a great peanut butter taste. Definitely will order again from here!"
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Croissant dough, brown butter and cinnamon filling, cream cheese glaze. A French twist on this American classic pastry.
$12.56
Latte
Made by our friends at Le French Dad Boulangerie
$6.82
Cinnamon Roll
Our pain au chocolat, or chocolatine, uses Valrhona's dark chocolate sticks to create a well balanced viennoiserie.
$5
Classic Croissant
Our take on this classic late summer treat.
$4
Allendale Bar & Grill

Allendale Bar & Grill

4.6
(700+)
• Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 29 min
"Sandwich was excellent. Just the right amount of meat, cheese, and sauerkraut ."
"I have been a sit-down and sometimes take-out customer at this restaurant for the last 15 or so years. I once ordered delivery from here too on DoorDash. Food is great here high quality, and the restaurant's owner is the happiest man I have ever met in Allendale. "
Build Your Own Burger
Let us know how you like it!
$19.55
Our Famous Wings
With trio of dipping sauces
$16.66
Boneless Wings
Hot, thinly sliced prime rib with mozzarella on a club roll, side of dijon horseradish sauce, and side au jus
$15.65
Bavarian Pretzel Sticks
Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and side bleu cheese dressing
$13.49
Patisserie Florentine

Patisserie Florentine

4.8
(60+)
• Modern European • French
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 44 min
Farther away
" Every was delicious. The Omelette Royale was perfectly cooked and potatoes were well seasoned. Love the crepe as well. Can wait to go eat in the restaurant! "
"The Briochette is very good. I also get the fluffy K: Fluffy Pancakes for the kids and added apple juice but they didn’t put the apple juice nor did they put any syrup. This has happened before… that should be fixed. They don’t take online orders seriously I guess "
Latte
Flaky, Butter-rich French Pastry with a Golden, Crisp Exterior
$6.72
Croissant
Two-egg omelette with choice of cheeses, vegetables, or plain. Optionally served with or without salad.
$4.21
Omelette Royale
Flaky croissant filled with rich almond paste and topped with sliced almonds.
$16.53
Almond Croissant
Served on sourdough toast with poached egg & a sprinkling of lemon, olive oil & chili flakes. *Served with Israeli salad.
$4.98
Cozie Cafe

Cozie Cafe

4.6
(60+)
• American (New) • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 30 min
$5 off on $15+
"First time trying Cozie Cafe. Latte was excellent and muffins were one of the best I have had. Moist and fresh. Very good. Will definitely order from here again."
"The coffee was really good! I didn't mind the Iced Red Velvet, my friend had the Reese's one and said it was good. They hold great even when losing some ice."
Iced Latte
A cream cheese-filled croissant with a thick coating of a mix of poppy and sesame seeds and onion.
$8.61
ICED Banana Bread Latte
The traditional Breton butter cake
$9.69
ICED Samoas Latte
Croissant dough folded with gruyere cheese, salt, red chili flakes, sesame and poppy seeds.
$10
Iced Matcha Latte
Chunks of Danish dough tossed with cinnamon and sugar, then baked in a paper mold
$8.88
Istanbul Cafe and Restaurant

Istanbul Cafe and Restaurant

4.5
(300+)
• Breakfast • Lunch
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Crispy cheese rolls are so flavorful and delicious. Mint Lemonade was super refreshing, and the mixed Istanbul Mixed Grill was perfect for Iftar!"
"Great food always, I ordered Lamb Chops and it was delicious. Big portions and fresh everything. I would def order again"
Home Made Rice Pudding
Freshly blended lemon, mint and ice
$7.7
Mint Lemonade
a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It was developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and is one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of the pudding.
$6.6
Kazandibi
creamed yogurt, garlic, dill, walnuts
$7.7
Home Made Tres Leches
Choice of any two
$8.8
Grand Lux Cafe

Grand Lux Cafe

4.4
(12k+)
• Brunch • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 43 min
"Ordered dinner for a dinner party with company that came in from NYC and the food was phenomenal and a hit! The Chicken Parm was sensational and the Garlic Chicken was out of this world! Portions are huge and I loved that the gave me extra sauce as requested! "
"The Indochine Sheimp and Chicken had hardly any apricot or cranberries. It was savory instead of savory and sweet. The Asian Nacho Tacos had hardly any beans and was generally dry. It definitely was not the quality of food that I am used to and was not worth the money at all."
A Box of Warm Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
A Freshly Baked Dozen.
$13.11
Chicken Royale
Lightly Breaded Sauteed Chicken Breasts Served over a White Wine Butter Sauce with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Carrots
$24.95
Bag of Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Charbroiled with American Cheese, Grilled Onions and Special Sauce on Toasted Sesame Seed Buns
$4.16
Mini Cheeseburgers*
Chicken Breast, Cheese and Our Very Spicy Delicious Buffalo Sauce all Rolled in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing
$17.09
Twins Bagels Cafe and Deli

Twins Bagels Cafe and Deli

4.8
(200+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 40 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Best bacon, egg, & cheese I have ever had in my life.. Even added a hash brown to it and was even better. First time ordering here but deff not the last.. That sandwich was made with love"
"I've been ordering from here a couple of times now. Each time, they truly deliver! I definitely will continue to order from here! Great food and portions for such a great price!"
Two Eggs & Cheese with Meat
A classic Jersey breakfast sandwich. Choose between bacon, sausage, Taylor ham, or ham.
$8.3
Bagel with Cream Cheese
100% Arabica coffee. Flavors available for extra charge.
$3.59
Orange Juice
American cheese, bacon, peppers, and onion. Served with home fries and your choice of bagel or toast.
$4.01
American Omelette
Scrambled eggs, bacon, tomato & cheese on panini bread.
$11.16
Chef Mediterranean

Chef Mediterranean

4.8
(300+)
• Mediterranean • Kebabs
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"Absolutely by far the best Mediterranean food around. Swordfish SWORD FISH KEBAB were insane. EGGPLA SALAD was fantastic. This place is top top notch. Thank You!"
"I usually get this meal with no vegetables and onions. They stack it with meat and rice. You can usually eat it the next day as well! "
CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB
2 Skewers Of charcoal grilled tender cubes of marinated chicken breast. Served with rice and vegetables.
$27.83
SHEPHERD'S SALAD Small
chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and scallions with special olive oil and vinegar dressing.
$17.18
LENTIL SOUP
Chef’s Turkish red lentil soup.
$8.88
GYRO / DONER KEBAB
Signature Gyro. Thinly sliced layers of beef & lamb meat grilled on vertical spin, serve with rice and vegetables.
$28.01
Blue Ridge Cafe

Blue Ridge Cafe

4.7
(10+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 700 ft • 20 min
Latte (Iced)
2 scrambled eggs tucked inside your choice of a bagel. sandwich , multigrain bread or croissant with your choice of cheese — American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Swiss. A simple classic, done right.
$6.74
Breakfast Sandwich
Our top-selling gluten-free delight — ultra-moist banana bread packed with a blend of dark and milk chocolate chips. Rich, satisfying, and loved by all, whether you're gluten-free or not. (Contains: nuts)
$10.7
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten - Free)
Enjoy a 20 oz smoothie made with strawberry, raspberry, banana, and a touch of honey, blended with your choice of milk for a perfectly refreshing start to your day.
$7
Early Bloom
A refreshing blend of ceremonial matcha and blue spirulina — a vibrant blue superfood algae known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Layered over your choice of milk and served unsweetened by default.
$12.15
Patis Bakery

Patis Bakery

4.6
(200+)
• French • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"The oat milk latte is so creamy and delicious! I also love the croissant sandwich but I likely wont get it again due to the price increase from $11 to $16 its alot for a breakfast sandwich. I also LOVE the hazelnut Kouign-Amman its soooo good. Everything here is amazing quality. "
"I was craving a Pecan Pie Sticky Bun for two weeks and finally caved. I needed it *now,* so I ordered a trio from Patis. It was a rainy day, and the elegant blue and gold box arrived perfectly wrapped in plastic so it wouldn't get wet. Classy and practical little touches like this make Patis extra special. This was actually my first purchase, but it certainly won't be my last. The buns are big, beautiful, and as flaky as a classic French croissant. Not too airy, not too sweet. And they're sticky, but not too. In other words, they are very French. Refined and delicious, with just enough cinnamon, pecans, and icing. Though Patis is an established chain and my store is in Teaneck, New Jersey, eating this bun transported me to say, a singular local bakery on the Champs-Élysées, where you go for an exquisite and indulgent sweet treat. Merci, Patis. Tu es le meilleur!"
Tunisian Tuna Sandwich
Toasted Multigrain Sourdough, Lemon Caper Tuna, Lemon Aioli, Pickled Onions, Greens
$19.2
Chocolate Croissant
Toasted Ciabatta, Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Homemade Pesto.
$6.63
Pecan Pie Sticky Bun
Toasted Country White Sourdough, Mashed Avocado, Pickled Onions, Sliced Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta Cheese
$7.79
Croissant
Toasted Croissant, 3 Egg Omelette, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese
$5.7
Raymond's

Raymond's

4.6
(2k+)
• Breakfast • American (Traditional)
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 22 min
"Perhaps the best breakfast delivery ever. Fluffy delicious omelettes every time. Pancakes never disappoint, fluffy and warm. Double Smoked Bacon was crispy and delicious."
"Unfortunately the home fries today arrived here soggy and slightly undercooked. The Mexican burrito bowl is always made well and delicious! Just an off day "
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
A choice of two fillings. served with a choice of salad or french fries. additional fillings are possible for an upcharge.
$19.91
Raymond’s Omelette
Baby gem romaine, crispy parmesan frico, croutons, grated parmesan.
$18.77
Matzo Ball Soup (Bowl)
Guajillo braised chicken, arroz rojo, queso fresco, charred corn, black beans, avocado, poached eggs, salsa verde
$9.83
Gencarelli's Bakery & Italian Market

Gencarelli's Bakery & Italian Market

4.9
(100+)
• Bakery • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Finally we have a great Italian bakery in the area! Their breads are fantastic, apple turnovers are perfection. But the best part of all are their sandwiches. I haven't had a bad one yet. After saying for so many years" I wish we had a place that made really good interesting sandwiches" well this is it, really blown away by this place..."
"Napoleon was excellent, which is saying a lot because it's my favorite! We also ordered the apple pie, but we haven't tried it yet"
Dozen Donuts
Our Lobster Tails are a flakey crispy shell that is filled with a Lobster Tail cream that is rich in flavor. Availabe in 2 sizes.
$14.09
Lobster Tails
Our cannoli are only filled fresh to order! You will never see them pre-filled in our showcases. This ensures our shells stay crisp and filling is so very fresh. Gencarelli's famous cannoli are to die for.
$3.69
Cannoli
Ham, genoa salami, spicy capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, O&V Italian seasoning.
$3.18
Napoleon
Prosciutto di Parma, spicy capicola, genoa salami, sharp provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, O&V, Italian seasoning.
$3.21
la Valse des Fleurs

la Valse des Fleurs

French • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 53 min
Farther away
Rhapsody
Double chocolate mousse cake(gluten free)
$14
Chopin
Vanilla mousse with blackcurrant filling
$13.1
Croque Monsieur
Classic French sandwich with ham Jambon de Paris and topped with béchamel and melted Gruyère cheese
$21.67
Soleil d’Or
Mango mousse with passion fruit filling on pistachio cake ( gluten free)
$14.67
Ridgewood Station Cafe

Ridgewood Station Cafe

American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 20 min
Cowboy's Dream
Steak, pepperjack cheese, mushroom, onions served hot with fries or salad
$20.75
Lentil
Creme Burelee in a latte!
$7.95
Creme Brulee Latte
Our new breakfast option for quick on the go customers. Freshly made in house! Picture is for reference only.
$7.23
Breakfast Sandwiches
Tomato wrap-mozzarella, deli chicken, lettuce, tomato, sun dried garlic aioli served with salad or fries
$12.48
L'Arte della Pasticceria

L'Arte della Pasticceria

4.7
(400+)
• Coffee • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 31 min
"The small Gianduja and Vaniglia cheesecakes were so yummy!! The packaging was also very nice! "
"Good is fantastic and quick delivery as always. Prices are getting a bit steep with the added DoorDash cost so will likely go direct from now on."
Caprese Panini
Ciabatta bread, mozzarella, house-made pine-nut pesto genovese, tomatoes, reduced balsamic glaze.
$15.15
Italian Grilled Cheese
Baguette bread, fontina, caciocavallo, ricotta and goat cheese, house-made tomato jam, arugula.
$15.38
Egg & Cheese on Brioche
House baked toasted brioche bun filled with scrambled eggs and fontina cheese.
$7.45
Mattarello Bakery & Café

Mattarello Bakery & Café

4.5
(500+)
• Bakery • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious! The texture of the Lobster Tail pastries were perfect. They were delicious and filling was also amazing. Cannoli Vanilla Small were excellent the filling was great. I usually go to another bakery to buy pastries on Bloomfield Ave , but I'll be going here from now on. A+"
"It was overpriced and not very fresh. The tiramisu was extremely small for the price. There is a bakery and Italian place near me that is MUCH BETTER. "
Donuts (Bombolone)
Most popular. Custard cream, Nutella, Jelly,, Pistachio, Strawberry Shortcake Italian Doughnuts pillow-soft, airy, and amazingly light.
$7.49
Cannoli Vanilla Small
Most popular. Crunchy Cannoli Shells filled with ricotta and chocolate chips and topped with a slice of candied orange.
$4.46
Croissants
Choose from the following: Butter Croissant, Nutella, Custard Cream or Apricot filled.
$6.61
Creampuffs
Choose from our selection of cream puffs: Custard cream, Pistachio Cream, Hazelnut Cream, Zabaione Cream, Chocolate, or Chantilly Cream.
$5.32
Kafe Crepes

Kafe Crepes

4.8
(30+)
• American • Creperies
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 64 min
Farther away
Classic
Nutella, banana, & strawberries.
$12.84
Classic Waffles
Strawberry & Banana With Syrup or Nutella.
$8.46
Classic Pancakes
Strawberry & banana with syrup or Nutella.
$10.41
1. Ham, Salami, & Provolone
Choice your toppings ( Escoges Tus Ingredientes) Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oils / Vinegar, Mayonnaise.
$10.88

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