Twin Donut - Confectionary Circumference

Over the past few months, the space at 471 Main street @ the corner of North Avenue, has been a buzz with construction workers doing facade improvements and renovations. Then it seemed to happen overnight- the unveiling of a shiny Twin Donut sign. Yes, Twin Donut! If you thought that perhaps there was a Twin Donut at this location previously, you would be correct. Previously occupied by a Twin Donut & Blimpie Sandwich Shop, the restaurant now has a core focus: spherical, sugary, satisfaction for your salivation.  I have not ben yet, but can't wait to grab a beignet.

Beanberry's - Weightless Delights

                                      www.beanberrys.com

Just few a steps from the New Rochelle Metro North Station, on the corner of Huguenot Street, you will find Beanberrys. If the name is any indication, this coffee/yogurt shop has the best of both worlds.  With yogurt in tantalizing flavors like, cake batter, alpine vanilla, pomegranate and raspberry, you can still eat kosher and calorie friendly. Since everything is weighed before you pay, you actually get what you pay for. The coffee drinks are simply delightful. Just try the iced macchiato and I am sure you will say bravo!

This Internet cafe has comfortable seating, FREE Wi-Fi and a view of the Library Green which serves as New Rochelle's personal concert hall. Stop in on Live Music Saturday nights and sip a smoothie while tapping your toes to the sounds of New Rochelle's finest. This is one Berrylicous cafe which used its Bean to do Berrything right.

Kaffeine - Bean There Done That

Kaffeine, the espresso bar on Division street, reopened last Saturday with new owners. Closed since December, they opened just in time for warm weather ice coffees and sweet treats.  The name is the same but, the change is obvious. The new menu is more than just cupcakes. It includes croissants, scones and bagels with hearty portions of bacon and eggs. There is not much improvement from the previous decor of simple tables and chairs. I anticipate that they will be adding a few personal touches in the forthcoming weeks.

The owners, New Rochelle fixtures who own El Greco Pizza & Gyro -strategically located around the corner on Memorial Highway; believe in the idea of small business and community building. They recently sold Brickyard Bistro, which reopened as a sports bar last month. Feeling the void that their beloved coffee shop left when it closed, they felt compelled to reopen it and service the fatigued and sleep deprived market with a jolt of java. Hopefully this time it kicks in.

                          Find them on Facebook @ Kaffeine New Rochelle