ZipPicks Awards
Best Breakfast in Belmont & Fordham
Best American in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
North Star Cafe (Primavera Cafe)
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Operating as North Star Cafe in the old Primavera Cafe space, this 24-hour-style American cafe near Fordham Road serves a sprawling menu of breakfast platters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and burritos. It functions as an all-purpose stop for students, workers, and locals who want flexible, diner-style options at almost any hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Greek Omelet Platter, Philly Steak Sandwich
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 6
Consistency: 7.2
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 7.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Huge, around-the-clock American cafe menu steps from Fordham Road.
Who should go: Students and locals needing flexible, no-frills meals anytime.
When to visit: Early mornings, late nights, or in-between classes and shifts.
What to order: Bacon egg and cheese, Greek omelet platter, Philly steak sandwich.
Insider tip: Keep it simple and stick to breakfast platters or sandwiches for best value.