Bakery On 3rd Cafe

What a gem ! You might not get yourself to be in that…read moreneighborhood very often (even though it's a pretty cool one with beautiful architecture & buildings) But if you are - go to this charming place with great espresso and great vibe & service. In addition- you got to try this shrimp po boy ! It's ridiculously delicious! Definitely recommended !!!!

It's fun in here! I went in a little before 11a on Thursday and they had the best jams. I ordered a…read morematcha and a chicken sausage, egg and pepper jack cheese breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. I would have liked my biscuit to be a little more fluffy, but appreciated the multiple cheese options and sausage alternative. Matcha was great! NBHD is spacious and the decor is super cute and comfy. Loved the enclosed outsoor seating. Currently too cold to enjoy but strikes me as a delightful spot for people watching and soul nourishment. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed and am looking forward to stopping by again. The shrimp po' boy is calling my name!

Eggplant Po Boy

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Glass covered outdoor sun room. Lovely on a brisk Saturday morning.

Tidal Tea

4.5(11 reviews)

2.1 mi•Harlem

This is a decent boba place in Upper Manhattan. Board games and books are available for anyone who…read morewants some brain stimulation in addition to their afternoon boba fix. I liked the spaciousness of the place and chewiness of my boba. The drink itself is also not too sweet, which I like. This is in a non busy part of north Harlem with a park 2 blocks away if you'd rather take your drink outside. I'm here for Tidal Tea!!

Nice local boba shop boba is normally of a good quality drinks are made quickly and always taste…read moregreat!

Tea

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Manhattanville Coffee

4.2(277 reviews)

2.1 mi•Harlem

Manhattanville Coffee on Edgecombe Avenue was the perfect place to start the day and, fittingly,…read morethe perfect place to say goodbye. After a few days in the city together, my friend and I stopped in for breakfast before parting ways. The vibe was cozy, relaxed, and welcoming, exactly what you want from a local coffee shop. The giant windows lend a ton of natural light, especially for place that almost needs to wait until midday for some sunshine. The bagels absolutely hit the spot: fresh, satisfying, and exactly what we needed. Nothing overly complicated, just solid, well-executed breakfast. They have pastries and sandwiches, as well, but your girl needed a real New York bagel before this trip was through. What really stood out for me, though, was the hot cider on special. It was warm, spiced just right, and comforting for a November morning. I could easily see this shop as a regular go-to of mine if I lived in the neighborhood.

Incredible Matcha latte. Workers and atmosphere were pleasant…read more Totally going to bookmark this location

Busy Monday 10am

Bagel to cream cheese ratio- a good amount to allow each quarter cut to be its own delightful bite

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16oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte (~$7)

Lucille’s Coffee and Cocktails

4.3(131 reviews)

2.5 mi•Harlem

Whenever I'm in Harlem, I find my way to Lucille's. At this point, I barely look at the menu…read morebecause my order is set: the kale salad with grilled chicken, one guava waffle with guava rum butter, and a brown sugar latte. Yes, a kale salad and a guava waffle. Stay with me. The salad is fresh, savory, and hearty, especially with the grilled chicken. Then comes the waffle--warm, slightly sweet, and topped with guava rum butter that melts into every little pocket. Oh my goodness. Taking a bite of the savory chicken and kale, followed by that soft guava waffle, gives me the perfect sweet-and-savory meal. It should not work as beautifully as it does, but it absolutely does. And the brown sugar latte? Always. It's smooth, comforting, and sweet without tasting like someone poured syrup into a cup and called it coffee. The space has the easy, unhurried feeling of a neighborhood coffee shop, but the menu is giving a real brunch experience. It's cozy and beautifully lit during the day--the kind of place where you can settle in and enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. The service matches that energy. Everyone is attentive, kind, and genuinely knows the menu. They always greet you with a smile and give you exactly the right amount of small talk: enough to make you feel welcomed, never so much that it interrupts your peace. The atmosphere, the people, and that guava rum butter keeps me coming back.

STOP LOOKING. ORDER FROM LUCILLE'S RIGHT NOW…read more The pizza is truly remarkable. The crust is perfectly crispy with a fluffy center. The toppings and combos are delicious. Make your own if you're not feeling theirs. It's worth it. Also writing this review because they are just quality people. I ordered a vegan pizza with some toppings but wanted pepperoni and that wasn't an option. I made a note asking if a substitution was possible, knowing it likely wasn't because of a price difference. I'm not vegan, but I needed a dairy-free alternative since I am breastfeeding a baby with a cow milk protein intolerance. The LOADED up my pizza. Truly stand-up humans. Thanks, Lucille's, if you're reading this: you made my night!

Kale Salad

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Harlem Cafe

3.7(86 reviews)

1.6 mi•Harlem

Harlem Café is the freshest Cafe in Harlem! The ingredients are definitely in house and they take…read moretheir time cooking the food here! If you want fast food do not come here because the vibe is the complete opposite. Our server was the sweetest guy ever! He felt like home, a soft, kind experience that actually made me feel great energy for the rest of my day. Sometimes all you need is kindness!! I got the potatoes and eggs and I really enjoyed the way they made the potatoes because they added things that other restaurants usually leave out to save money. Thank you for a health conscious plate with great veggies and flavors. I enjoyed my coffee and my mimosa. Everything was portioned great and the prices were reasonable. I went on a rainy day and even then the place looked clean and organized. Can't wait to go when I'm not in a rush! 10/10 recommend.

We were walking around Harlem trying to find breakfast and stumbled upon this place! Everyone was…read moreso friendly & warm. We had mimosa and a few different lunch options. It was nice enough to sit on the patio! The croque monsieur was so good! I would recommend this place if you are visiting Harlem :)

Inside (lunch counter)

Cisse's Pancake

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Coffee was delicious and bagel was ok. Waiters do take a bit long.

PROOF Coffee Roasters

3.9(140 reviews)

1.7 mi•Harlem

Naadirah!! Naadirah!! The service here is absolutely amazing! I came to Proof to pick up a…read moreTooGoodTooGo bag, and as always, their pastries were on point. While I was there, I accidentally spilled my bland Dunkin' Donuts cold brew on the floor. I felt terrible, but Naadirah was so reassuring and kind. She told me not to worry about it and handled the situation with such a chill and positive attitude; it truly made my day! I also tried their vanilla iced latte, and it was smooth, not overly sweet, and made with a delicious mix of oat milk and macadamia nut milk. The place is small but has chill vibes. I've seen some of the other reviews, and while I haven't been to the cafe in the morning, I've always come in the afternoon. Even a few weeks ago, when I picked up a TooGoodTooGo bag, the barista was pleasant. Yes, I'll definitely be back!

They get 0 stars . They were SHUT DOWN and officially closed by the Department of health for the…read moremost disgusting violations racking up an astonishing 120 points. What the hell? Take a look at the violations below that I took from the website. 1) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. 2) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. 3) Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. 4) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment's food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. 5) Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food or non-food area. 6) Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. 7) Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer's refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. 8) Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. 9) Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? I don't care if they NEVER open again I will never and I mean NEVERRRRRR ,,,step FOOT in that disgusting establishment again. I know damn well the employees knew how disgusting that place was and yet they served us every day with a smile on their face. I am pissed. and to think I left a tip with every cup I bought.

1.6 mi•Morningside Heights

Sitting area in the back.

Enter the red door to get in!

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Chai Latte

Sipsteria

4.2(27 reviews)

Cute, cozy space with unique furniture and lots of charm. Unfortunately, I didn't get to stay long…read moreenough to enjoy the ambience. I arrived around 4:30 pm to meet a friend for tea and was told the café closes at 5 pm to transition into their wine bar service. They offered to prepare tea to go, but I was hoping to sit and relax, so I ended up visiting their other location on 98th Street, which didn't seem to have the same strict time restrictions for tea service. From what I saw, they have a nice tea selection and some appealing pastries. I wasn't able to see or try the evening menu, but the space itself looked inviting.

Coffee is alright, location is fantastic. I didn't expect Latte to be so so frothy and pay 7.60 for…read moreit (6.90 plus tax). Nice to hang out indoor with the cute tables and chairs and huge window allowing sunlight to spill over inside or outdoors as the city wakes up. Just too expensive for the coffee quality. Service is nice, kinda difficult to hear each other over the loud music but the barista is great.

Jazz night

Cute place

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Sipsteria window

BreakJuicery

3.4(39 reviews)

2.1 mi•Harlem

There is a lack of consistency here. They often don't have all of the fruit & vegetables to support…read moreeverything on the menu. The service is ok. There's one girl that works there and looks miserable. Seems to be preoccupied with her face and lips. The other girl seems very sweet and accommodating and has answered all of my questions on alternative options. The ambience is very nice. Reminds me of a lil tropical oasis. Do not go there according to the time they are scheduled to open. They are late at times so give them an hour or so to arrive.

They never have what's on the menu. It's a hit or miss with…read morethe attitude at the Harlem location. They often times get the orders wrong-I had a banana allergy and told them DO NOT PUT BANANAS IN and they put banana in it. Please check your order before leaving. However l, when they do listen and when there's no attitude ITS GOOD!

Go to Acai Bowl

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Rimar Gourmet Deli

3.0(2 reviews)

2.0 mi•Harlem

Theres a lot of "Eek! Methinks not" here. It was one of…read morethose mornings in the city where I had to be in my car for an hour and a half until the alternate side parking hours passed. I ended up starving and looking for a place in the neighborhood for a breakfast sandwich. Rimar looked good from the outside, there were a bunch of banners announcing them as a "brand new" business having a "grand opening". Once inside, I realized that was probably not true. Looking around, I didn't see any coffee nor was there any kind of posted menu indicating the possibility of breakfast sandwiches. The man behind the counter was friendly enough though, and took my order for 2 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches on a roll. He also indicated that he DID have coffee. Great! While I was waiting in the store for 15 minutes for my order. I noticed a woman (maybe another owner) casing the place down and staring at everyone who entered. I noticed that the rest of the store sold only a bleak selection of junk food. There was nothing interesting on the shelves! I noticed a man and woman come in, have an entirely transactional conversation and then leave, buying nothing. I noticed two separate hipsters walk in, look around and then walk out. I waited and waited. Finally, my order was ready. Without any register or paper calculations, the man told me my order was $10 exactly. Not feeling too good about that. The coffee was super hot and actually ok, I think he brewed a fresh pot on my request (thank you for that). The breakfast sandwiches were pretty awful. Greasy eggs, strangely chopped and super greasy bacon, you get the picture. I think Rimar could really do much better. They are in a great location without a lot of direct competition, in a neighborhood, that I am certain, would support a nicer deli with expanded options.

Into this place. Nice people, solid pizza and really really good prices. Awesome deli too! This is…read morea great addition to the neighborhood. New Yorkers know there is a wide range in bodega quality and this is one of the best. Edit: This has become a regular sandwich spot for me. These guys make a premium sandwich.

Dear Mama

4.1(131 reviews)

2.0 mi•Harlem

I had a wonderful server named Gavin today, he was truly a great waiter Ive had in a while in the…read morecity. He was so funny and nice, cheered me up!

Nothing special…read more It's a place to get a pricy coffee and order something light (limited menu). Some people might really like the coffees with a ton of add ins, but it's just not my cup of tea. The sandwich also was falling apart - I needed to use a fork and knife to eat it. The service was friendly at least, and it was fun to listen to the Britney Spears albums they had on.

Cafe hopping

El Barrio with egg *not* scrambled, and *not* a Golden Milk Latte with 2 shots of espresso. ;-)

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Iced caramel latte

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I've been coming here every year for my birthday cake the special Chocolate Mousse Cake very delicious I Can guarantee you this !! 10 Stars @DJPolo50k_ loves you guys and I recommend this cake shop to everyone even though I'm a resident of Queens I will come every June 11th until my legs give out read more

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They are the nicest people and always try to accommodate you and give you the best!

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