Friendly café with tons of options for food and coffee! They have good seating options too! I usually do a takeout here for breakfast and the service is decent. Overall a good spot in this neighborhood. read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Veggie Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Placed an order for a birthday cake in advance and when I went to go pick up the cake I was mortified by the writing on the cake. It looked like a 2 year old wrote the words. The lady helping me rudely just offered a refund, instead of asking to fix it. I said it was fine; because I needed the cake and she continued to reiterate returning my money was not an issue as she packed it. Looking back she did not even apologize. The cake was delicious and I could've looked past the ugly writting but will not be returning due to their awful customer service. read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoy visiting this place with my friends. It's a bit of a hit or miss at times - some days, the service is really quick, while on others, it can be a bit slower. But they're always willing to assist us in getting our orders right. I LOVE their loaf or bread cake slices; they're so yummy. On my last visit, I got the three large pancakes with a request for strawberries and chocolate chips, and it was decent, though I think adding butter might have improved it. + Their hot chocolate is one of my favorites - I could drink one everyday!! read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Inside it's actually a nice set up with nice decor. (I didn't think it was going to look that nice inside) the food quality was not so good, it was eatable, but ehhh. The bacon tasted low cheap quality, they hardly put any cream cheese in my bagel. The breakfast platter was bland, not so much flavor. Nice staff and all, but I will go somewhere else for breakfast next time. If you want a quick dessert/bakery item they look good. read more

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Brother's Bakery Cafe was a sure five stars even though getting my food was a little slow. It was understandable as busy as this place is. They were having deliveries, people eating there and lots of take out. A nice employee greeted me and we chatted when I entered. I took a bunch of photos of all the delicious looking food and the adorable Halloween Decor. I checked out the menu and decided on a ABLT. It's Avocado, Bacon, lettuce and tomato. I'm allergic to tomato so I left it off and asked for the Seven Grain Bread and Mustard. I told the counter employee my name thinking they would call me to pick up when the sandwich is ready. I also said I was sitting inside and she asked for proof of vaccination. I went over and sat down. Tables were being cleaned while I sat there, mine included. To my surprise here comes another employee to my table with my sandwich on a tray. I never get that kind of service. They did this with everyone. As you can see my sandwich looks delicious and the bacon was so plentiful it kept falling out of the sandwich as I was eating. Would I return to Brother's? You bet. There's a Coconut Cupcake with my name on it as well as lots of other delicious baked goods! I'd like to try their pancakes for breakfast one morning too. read more

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It is what it is. The prices are normal. The service is acceptable. I kind of expected more from a place that has an old -timey look on the outside. If you order a coffee and pastry from them, you will leave feeling like you ordered a coffee and a pastry. It does it's job, but I wouldn't make it a destination in and of itself. read more

When I ordered a bagel with CC, there was hardly any cream cheese on it ($2.00) When I ordered a bagel with "extra cream cheese" which costs an extra $.50, they make me wait 10 minutes for a bagel with hardly any cream cheese on it. I will no longer be a customer. read more

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Staff are sure to become a part of your daily morning especially if you work with neighboring businesses and school, I even see some of my students/families here for some bonding time before drop-off. Brother's Bakery staff remember your names and orders and this adds to the family dynamic we strive to create in the community. Personally I call (or order online) them as soon as I hit 125th or 110th street (on the 6 train) and they try to make sure its ready by the time I get to them so I'm out the door and at work. (By far the best customer service) They're food is cooked to order and fresh, their baked good are SOOOO delicious and addictive. Be careful, bc this place isn't a one-time stop. read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - I love Brother's Bakery!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little cafe! Not a lot of place to stand, but plenty of seating and great food. Got a bacon egg and cheese and an iced vanilla latte with oat milk- both great! read more

Overall this bakery provides great quality food. Monday thru Thursday it's perfect. However, on FRIDAYS!!!! It's a mess!! The service is slow, they don't answer their phones and by the time you show up to the store in the morning, the line is long n not worth the wait. The bakery cakes tend to be hit or mess, i recommend asking before when was it done before you buy. Their breakfast and pastry are top tier. The young lady behind the register Monday thru Thursday morning(forgot her name) is amazing, organized and efficient, all while remembering to greet customers n even build a positive rapport. read more

love coming here the smoothies are amazing. the hot chocolate is amazing. the bacon egg cheese is amazing. everyone is so nice and helpful especially with todays meal the yummy turkey avocado club panini :D read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Turkey Avocado Club Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This place could be better if they can speed up their service. I try coming here for lunch but by the time my food is ready, I am late for work. The food is good. The ladies at the register can be a bit nicer. read more

Pretty decent spot. I ordered a breakfast combo, which came with french toast, mini pancakes, eggs, home fries, and a meat, for about $13. For the price, there was a decent amount of food. However, I found the french toast to be really soggy (perhaps, due to the delivery). Also, the pancakes were a bit undercooked. The pancake issue could be more of a personal preference on my end because I like my pancakes a bit brown. Delivery was pretty fast. I'm willing to give Brother's Bakery another try. read more

This is a great place to have in El Barrio. Located two avenue blocks away from my job, it's a great spot to grab a chai and salad whenever I need an escape from teacher work room sugary snacks. The chai is a pre-made concoction that contains too much sugar & not enough chai but it's definitely the best (if not only) chai in the neighborhood. The salad I had here (Cobb) was pretty phenomenal. It had actual bacon (rather than sad bacon bits), real slices of avocado (so real that the guy making it camouflaged a piece of the avocado skin in my salad blending perfectly well with the lettuce hence -1 star), mostly fresh lettuce, hard boiled egg, grilled chicken (tasty & seasoned), and a generous amount of blue cheese. Served up with a light vinaigrette. Overall I was super pleased with this salad considering I've paid the same elsewhere for a far worse salad. Their croissants (& other breakfast pastries) tend to be on the greasy side. Sometimes I grab one of their croissants at Uptown Roasters, a freshly roasted coffee cafe I frequent in the mornings. A decent croissant but nothing to drool over. This cafe deserves a solid 3/4 stars for being the only one like it in this hood and although their prices are a bit high for this neighborhood they do offer MUCH better quality than the standard corner bodega you're likely to see around here. read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Cobb salad... About 10 bucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Don't order via delivery!!!! They're very careless and clearly don't look at the order when they're making the food. I thought the first couple of times were a fluke, but they've gotten worse over time. Now, every time I order, my order is wrong - to the point of not being able to eat it due to a dietary restriction. I.e. cheese being put on a sandwich despite not ordering cheese or meat being put on something despite ordering an item that wasn't listed as having meat. When I called to get support and maybe see if they would just send a replacement, I was told it wasn't their responsibility and I should just talk to seamless. In fact, I could hear a woman saying in the background, "what does she want. It's not our problem." read more

I order from here all the time. The conchas are delicious, they warm them up for you. I usually get eggs with meat and French fries or home fries. The muffins are good (banana nut, marble, etc.). Removing one star because I wish they let you create your own sandwiches or something. Sometimes I want a regular deli sandwich with no lettuce and tomato and they don't always read the special instructions... When it comes to the drinks (tea, coffee) it looks like they do read the instructions. read more

This place is awesome! Try their chai latte if you're into that, it's fantastic! Also they sell delicious omelettes, ask them to put it a wrap (whole wrap, white or specialty flavors) -- it's even better! read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Spinach and Feta Omelette (in a wrap) and Breakfast Burrito Wrap. Yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This place has such an amazing selection! We live around the corner and always pick up dessert on cheat days. The pumpkin pie slice is delicious read more

I discovered Brother's Bakery Cafe from living around the block and I am super happy with my experiences there. The food is reasonably priced and they have a wide selection of food ranging from breakfast platters to paninis. I HIGHLY recommend the breakfast burrito and what you are getting is worth the price point. For instance, buying two drinks and two entrees runs me up to $30. This is a great place to go when you are too lazy to cook but you don't want to break the bank. read more

I love the bacon grilled cheese with avocado! I've tried different soups and sandwiches, they have all been delicious.

Pretty average food, average if not a bit below average service. The space is noce and clean, and food comes out pretty fast.

Good prices.Love the variety they have! Super friendly service too I got an Oreo cake, super strong iced tea and a quesadilla. Most pleased. Def coming back here esp when I need WiFi in the area. read more

Staff are attentive, courteous. Food is fresh, salads & sandwiches; bakery goods fresh and tasty.

I'm not entirely sure how this place stays in business. When you run a business that says 'Bakery' on it, you would think they know the difference between serving stalel rolls and bagels that came out of plastic bags or have something a little more fresh like the guys with the coffee wagons all over the city have. Second, when you go in and ask for a Cafe Con leche in El Barrio, that doesn't mean regular American coffee (not even Bustelo) with steamed milk. That's espresso with steamed milk- I suppose you have to ask for that specifically if you want it. This is a gentrifier friendly Express cake place with gentrifier friendly little lunch specials. I'd imagine they make some or most of the cake they sell, the fact that I don't smell anything baking in there kind of scares me off of their baked products. I had a similar experience about a year and a half, maybe 2 years ago, gave it another shot this morning and got an awful, stale supermarket bagel with so little butter on it, I threw it it out the car window. In Old New York (and in most places around the world), most people knew the difference of what a piece of fresh morning bread with butter should taste like and feel like. Selling what they sold me for full price this morning is nothing short of a disgrace and they should be ashamed, but I don't think they are. The coffee just kind of sucked in a neighborhood where delicious coffee can be found almost anyplace. Like next door, for instance. Congratulations to them for rocking mediocrity as long as they have in a space that size. Last time for me. read more

Bright, clean, cute place. They bake the desserts on premises. I got a slice of coffee cheesecake and it was fresh and delicious. Very nice service too. read more

I'm a frequent customer. I usually get the breakfast platter which is good (besides the potatoes which I have to season myself). But today I tried the sweet potato muffin and it's AMAZING. One of the best muffins I've ever had, seriously. read more

I absolutely love this neighborhood staple! I've ordered carryout from here on several occasions. Everyone who works there is very kind, the space is extremely sanitary, and most importantly the food is delicious. I've had salads, sandwiches, and sweets and I really liked everything I've ordered from here. This is a great asset in East Harlem and I'm so glad I found them! read more

Love the services specially Jessica is really nice and always remember what i like to order.

I ordered breakfast from here for the first time today and when I got my food most of my avocados were bad. They also forgot my orange juice and I had to call twice to get it. My toast was sloppy and it looked like they didn't even spread the butter. The customer service and the omelet were ok. I gave one star because the potatoes were good and a second star because the delivery guy was very nice. read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Veggie Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

How is this location listed for delivery at all with no working phone #??? Requested a refund after 2 hours of no delivery, and 20 calls that go straight to a busy signal. Went in person, got my food for free, asked them about the phone, and they said they don't have a working line????? YELP, why are you listing business with no working numbers? read more

My go to spot for whenever I need a sandwich or a really great baked option. The cookies are my favorite! I don't drink coffee.. BUT all my friends do and they all said they loved the coffee! Really great spot. read more

Great service. I've ordered here on many occasion. It's my go to place for cakes in the city!! I'm never disappointed. The chocolate mousse cake is a must have, so delicious! read more

I go there almost 3times a day to get a coffee and bred. They have a lot of menu options and everything great. I recommend to get a morning set ! It's a valuable!! All staffs are friendly!! read more

No frills joint. They have a bit of everything (breakfast platters, sandwiches, wraps, dessert, etc.) at a fair price for the neighborhood considering gentrification. My go-to for Greek omelette and for chicken cobb salad with balsamic dressing on the side. Greek omelette, they are generous with the feta :) Chicken Cobb salad, ask for dressing on the side unless you like your salad drenched. No judgment. Their coffee is decent. read more

I had to reheat my food and season it that's all I have to say. By the way that's all the food I got, horrible place won't be ordering from ever again. read more

PUMPKIN MUFFIN IS DA BUSINESS!! yes, yes, you heard it right. They bake a mean pumpkin muffin, all fresh with the seeds. I occasionally stop by for breakfast with my bestie and split the bill. * come early for seats * everything is baked fresh ( SO YOU WON'T FEEL TOO GUILTY. ) read more

today was the second chance I gave brother's because it's 1/2 the price of the place 2 doors down. I figured who could mess up a latte? These guys can and will. every drink I've ever ordered from them tastes like cardboard. the cups have more flavor. I literally walked home and dumped it down the drain. What a waste! Yo are better off going next door to pay an arm & a leg for at least decent coffee. read more

Great prices , love their food and especially the healthy option wraps! Try the Healthy Farm wrap read more

Brother's Bakery Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great breakfast spot in East Harlem! While visiting NYC and staying just around the corner, we headed here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Of course we both got bagels and coffee. You order at the counter and there is bar and booth seating. Our order came out momentarily and the coffee was nice and hot. I chose the everything bagel and it did not disappoint. It had a generous schmear of cream cheese and toasted to perfection. The coffee was fine and got the job done right. While we were eating at the window bar, we noticed many people meeting for breakfast. Overall, we had a good experience! read more

I just visited this place this past weekend, and at first I had my doubts upon entering the establishment of the baked goods, as I thought maybe the goods were not fresh. Boy was I wrong. I had a taste of their lemon cake which was sooo moist and flavorful. Then someone brought me a cupcake which I ate when I arrived home and boy, that was so good as well. The cake tasted so fresh. I can't wait to go back and buy more baked goods from here. Word from the wise, try it for yourself , you won't be disappointed. read more