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    Claire's Kitchen Cafe - Harlem

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

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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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    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.

    Rise n shine Harlem. This spot has been hot for a solid decade. Their coffee is always so good and…read moreconsistent. I actually don't think I've ever had a bad cup. I will say the latte is milky though so if you're not big on coffee taste it's probably the better drink to go for but their cappuccino is perfection.

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    Lucille’s Coffee and Cocktails

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    4.3(132 reviews)
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    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!

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    It looks like PROOF Coffee Roasters has been closed by the NYC Department of Health since August…read more26, 2026, due to sanitary and hygiene issues. We really enjoyed visiting this coffee shop with Bobbi. The coffee had a deep, rich flavor, and the hot pastries were excellent. The interior had a natural, simple atmosphere and always seemed tidy rather than dirty to us. Unfortunately, the city inspectors made the decision to close the shop. We hope they can address the issues and reopen soon.

    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.

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    1.0 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.

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