Anthony Bellifemine has been in hospitality as long as he can remember — pizzeria as a kid, culinary school in New York City, years behind the counter at Erie Coffeeshop in Rutherford. Ownership was always the dream.
When the Starbucks on Park Ave closed, Hillsdale lost its coffee place. Anthony saw the gap — and the chance to do something better than what the chain offered. He opened The Barista's Touch in 2023, bringing European-style drinks alongside the traditional menu.
Every detail matters here. Greek-made equipment for authenticity. Homemade syrups, organic ingredients, custom water filtration. Whole beans for sale at the counter, with Anthony walking you through the grind and brew. It's a specialty shop in the truest sense — pulled by someone who's spent years learning to do this right.
