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    Claire's Kitchen Cafe - Harlem

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Claire's Tasty Sabih Malawah - Jewish Yemenite Puff Pastry Flatbread, Roasted Eggplant, Egg, Israeli Salad, Red Onions, Pickles, Beet Tahini
    Mike R.

    For those not living in this neighborhood, Claire's is a rare spot adjacent to Central Park North where you can sit down to relax for a beverage or eats after enjoying a stroll in the park's Harlem Meer, the Conservatory Gardens, or Northwoods. Definitely worth stopping by, bright with café tables outside suitable for good weather, you can enjoy here the surrounding view of New York apartment buildings from the 1910s. It's nice to have an independent, eclectic café nearby, especially with the large picture windows to let the sun in. Used to come here when I moved to the neighborhood more often for a coffee and small bite while working... that is when it was 1927 Café Bar Popular before whatever buyout and conversion to Claire's. That being said for me, honing my own home barista skills and noting Claire's food was a little pricey for what you got, had not been inclined to return for some time. In the interim, its interior has been tastefully redone with warm dark wood accents plus some new items are on the menu. Since I do like supporting local business, after spotting a promo on one of the apps, wanted to give their food another try. Some of Claire's dishes have Mediterranean influences, including Israeli origins. Ordered their "Signature" Pastrami Ciabatta (with Chimichurri, Mayo, Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Onion, Red Onion) and Sabih Malawah (a Jewish Yemenite puff pastry flatbread with Roasted Eggplant, Hardboiled Egg, Israeli Salad, Red Onions, Pickles, Tahini). Both were excellent choices (see pics) with the definite winner being the Sabih Malawah! Its tahini was with prepared with beets, served on the side. Not having had anything like Malawah before, found it delicate, flavorful, and really amazing! The Ciabatta, which I brought home to enjoy while working, was also fantastic. The ciabatta itself had the perfect tender, crispy crust allowing it to hold the delicious melded components. With friendly, attentive staff, I plan on returning to Claire's for eats more sooner than later. Recommend you check them out too!

    "Benda's" Healthy Wrap
    Cheri G.

    Chill place.good background music. Cool staff. Nice spot to work on something; maybe have a light meeting or just unwind solo. While walking by today I was hungry and I stopped in. They serve all day breakfast and have some hot lunch items as well. I ordered the Brenda's healthy wrap per the suggestion of the employee. It had a really good combo of chicken nice crispy bacon quinoa, But the wrap it self was possibly stale. So that part didnt taste to great. Its worth checking out thou.

    Kibbutz (one ham and one turkey)
    Conrad L.

    Very relaxed atmosphere and comforting menu options make Claire's Kitchen the perfect place to enjoy a light breakfast or lunch. My wife and I shared two Kibbutz (one turkey and one ham) and they made the perfect start to our day.

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    Wendy H.

    This newish kitchen is housed in the former 1927 Cafe Bar Popular. It offers a wonderful environment for a nice breakfast. Their breakfast sandwiches were delicious. The avocado on the toast was a bit overripe but otherwise impeccably assembled with a sliver of red onion on top of thinly sliced hard-boiled egg. The chai latte I had was yummy and I'll definitely be back. There aren't a lot of places open this early, much less one with such a cozy environment!

    tomato sauce but it's watery, orange and tastes like carrot. Traditional Malawach
    Miami R.

    i got the traditional malawach. it's a flaky flatbread usually served with crushed tomato sauce and egg. considering this is one of the specials, i was severely diaappointed. the flatbread was okay but everything else bad. i got this dish because i love tomatoes but the sauce was watery and orange. it tasted nothing like tomatoes. it tasted like carrot juice. and the egg had a hair on it. not worth the price at all. 4 thin pieces of flatbread, a small sauce cup of carrot water and a egg with a hair on it. disgusting. will not be coming back here. no effort at all into the dish and not even clean

    Hanging out front of Claire's, very dog friendly
    Felycia I.

    Love Claire's. Great neighborhood spot with good coffee, food and service. So excited that they are building a patio too, just in time for summer.

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    Foods ok. Disorganized and slow. Ended up leaving. Waited 15 mins for the to take order without anyone in line

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    Food was delicious!!! You can feel that all the ingredients are fresh and they serve really good portions.

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    Yummy gluten free sandwiches. We ordered delivery and they were yummy, got the GF Ruben and the GF BBQ Chicken.

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