Food: 8.5/10 Coffee: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 8/10 I went out of my way to visit this wonderful Dominican-owned cafe to enjoy their coffee. It was absolutely worth the drive! We decided to try some food too, ordering the cubano along with yuca fries and a side of tostones. We couldn't resist a coconut fan dessert after having a latte, because it just felt like the perfect way to end the meal. The food was quite good for a cafe, but the real highlight is their coffee so much so that I bought a bag of their whole beans to brew at home. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Wowowow so glad I stopped here. The espresso pulls are manual and I had a cappuccino with star anise and cinnamon. I was so impressed with the Tres Golpes breakfast and the house-made empanadas. I also bought a bag of coffee beans. I'd say this place is a must if in Tarrytown area. Small quaint cafe with decent seating and great service. Not great for groups of 3 or more. read more

Don Carvajal Café - Empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Fantastic coffee spot. Not far from train station and park. Friendly staff. Espresso and cappuccinos were a hit. A nice foam and high quality coffee. Chairs and tables in back. Unfortunately their baked goods run out fast. read more

Don Carvajal Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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I've been stalking this business from afar for a long time & I finally made it. It is a small coffee shop in Irvington NY, 30mins north of the city. Owned by a Dominican. The shop is small but the coffee smell is major and it's amazing! There are ample beverages to choose from, breakfast options and pastries, croissants and danishes. There is merch, coffee, Jarabacoa medium roast, Barahona dark roast and Colombia medium roast. There are coffee mugs and tumblers, beanie hats or as we call them, skullies. I loved the record player, spinning Erykah Badu. They have a nice collection of long playing record albums. There is a small back area with tables where we can slow down and enjoy the aromatic coffee and yummy pastries. I ordered a mocha with almond milk and almond croissant. Dear God, the coffee is divine!! It's just rich, smooth, aromatic, well balanced acidity and flavor. The almond croissant is flaky and almond paste spread out deliciously into every nook and cranny. Make your way to this wonderful shop, sit down and enjoy a great coffee experience. read more

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I love don caravajal! I'm so happy we finally have good coffee in Irvington. Also, take it from a Nuyorican who grew up eating homemade empanadas... These empanadas are good ! Oh and don't miss the Dominican pastries either ! read more

I love seeing Dominican-owned businesses thrive, and this coffee shop does it beautifully. It blends seamlessly into the neighborhood while proudly incorporating Dominican touches that make it feel like home. We had the tostones and an empanada, and both were absolutely delicious. The espresso was served in the cutest mini coffee pot. The service was outstanding. The owner was incredibly attentive, even swapping out the plate under my coffee cup after I spilled a little while being clumsy --such a thoughtful touch that shows their dedication to hospitality. If you're looking for great coffee, authentic Dominican flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place. Will definitely return! read more

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Excellent customer service and food that will make you want to lick your fingers! This Dominican inspired Café is a must visit. When are you here make sure to get everything from the menu. Their cappuccinos and lattes are very popular, my personal favorite was the Morir Soñando juice. I especially recommend getting their famous mangu (3 golpes - mash plantain with fried cheese salami egg and onions). I went with three family members and we all really enjoyed our food. We shared a Cubano sandwich, bacon egg and cheese sandwich blueberry pancakes, avocado toast, Ropa Vieja pastelitos. If your belly isn't ready to explode after you've tried all the savory items on the menu, go ahead and try the flan with blueberries and coconut flakes! I can't wait to come back! Wishing this establishment further success and growth :) read more

This Dominican owned cafe is the best. Growing up in Westchester I never saw Latino coffee shops so this makes me so happy! Went on a Saturday and decided to dine in (yes, they serve breakfast). Staff is so friendly and you'll likely see the owner around too. It's a bright and lively location, the time I went there was music playing. The other times (afternoon) were calm and cozy. It's a perfect place to have cafecito with friends/family/even a date. Going down the hill is a beautiful park to walk or enjoy the views. I'll end it with this, I always have their Greco espresso beans in my coffee bar for the perfect latte. *chef's kiss* or barista kiss? read more

Don Carvajal Café - Beef Empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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My wife and I were heading to pick up some family members and wanted to get some coffee on the way. I saw Don Carvajal on Yelp and knew we had to try it. Don Carvajal is located in a beautiful river town. Parking was reasonable. Before walking into the cafe, you're hit with a wonderful coffee aroma. Once you walk in, you're hit with a vibrant energy. The staff and customers all seemed happy to be there. Service was excellent, every single staff member had the pride of a business owner. We selected a latte, pour over coffee, and an order of tostones with chimichurri. While seating is limited to five or six tables, we lucked into seats. My wife's latte was excellent, with a pronounced coffee flavor. For my pour over, they selected the pink honey coffee bean. Great choice, the flavor was smooth and well rounded. The excellence of the coffee was met by the outstanding tostones. Prepared in real time, they are the best I've had. Crispy and paired with an excellent chimichurri, the portion is outstanding! Absolutely loved them! Don Carvajal is going into our rotation! read more

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Since Dominican eateries are sparse in Westchester, I've done the deepest dive into the Dominican abyss in the county. This is a holy shit moment. So hello Don Carvajal in quaint Irvington on Main Street. Don C.'s owner, Héctor Carvajal centers around sustainable coffee. And while he does work closely with some Central & South American coffee farms, his goal is elevating Dominican farms. The Dominican coffee culture sounds kind of familiar. We take one cup in the morning to wake up, then one after lunch, and round 4pm or so to lift up their spirit. Plus, for Dominicans, coffee is a strong linkage to our social life. Although I used to love coffee especially Starbucks' ginormous cups then stopped almost two decades ago, sometimes, the taste and aroma call me. All the hot coffee served here means a small- the way it's intended hot cup. If you're a coffee aficionado, ask about other origins. I was here for a typical 'Tres Golpes' ("3 Hits") breakfast which consists of Mangú+cured red onions (mashed plantains), fried egg(s), fried white cheese and salchichón. Since I'm not a pork or meat eater, I opted for none, a non-coffee beverage and a coconut flan for my stay. The mangú in my dish was soft and moist- but it could've been a bit more so. The fried cheese was hot, gooey and perfect, the egg yolk was runny- the way it's supposed to be. Pay up front and if you're lucky, you can sit on one of the stools by the window. Space is tight in the dining space with only 4 tables in the back. And if you do sit in, be considerate and don't occupy the valuable real estate of a table for hours. Service was super nice. If you like experimenting with coffee and drink coffee almost every day, Don Carvajal might be for you. I'll return for some of the eats and non-coffee drinks. read more

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5 stars for the service alone. I strolled my lil' Long Island butt into this establishment and asked if I could work on my laptop. Even though it was packed and I would've happily accepted 'no' as an answer, they were kind enough to let me work (provided there was free space) The iced mocha I had: superb. I love a mocha with a bitter edge and this did not disappoint. The canele itself was custardy with a caramelized exterior, a wonderful treat. They do also sell their own beans, sitdown food options and a variety of pastries and drinks galore. Well worth a visit if you find yourself in this area! read more

Go there for the coffee! It's amazing. Great aroma and body. I ordered some empanadas and were super bland; needed some sazón. Extremely disappointed. read more

Stopped in on a visit on my daughter's wedding weekend in the city. Made the drive up the next day and had to stop here for a bag of beans to take home to Colorado and spied the Lemonade Matcha on the menu - as a fan of both, yes, I had to get one! It did not disappoint - Lemonade was so good, tangy and blended perfectly with the matcha which, of course, took over the color! The balance of lemonade to matcha was perfect and had me coming home to Denver to recreate my own. Grabbed a bag of the current limited edition beans to take back too. Once home, tried this coffee and it was well worth the price. So smooth, bold enough, and worked fantastically in my drip maker as well as my espresso machine. Hope to get back someday to try more! Staff were friendly and provided fast service, prices are comparable to other coffee houses I have visited in NY and even compare to here in Colorado. The shop is small and can be tight depending on how many people are inside, parking is available on the street and can be a challenge on busy weekends - still, well worth a visit! read more

Don Carvajal Café - Beans! And amazing matcha lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

Food was very good but friendly service was non existent.I hope it improves and I will try them again in the future and hopefully I can update my review with a different experience. Cute spot and great coffee too. read more

Really cool coffee spot with great vibes and even better coffee. Can't wait to go back and try their food too. read more

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Conveniently located on Main Street in Irvington. Great service and super friendly owner. The bacon egg and cheese was amazing. Pancakes were also good. Coffee is great. You can sit inside or outside. Ambiance is authentic and love the story behind the owner and shop. read more

My friends and I had time before a dinner reservation so we decided to stop here for a caffeine boost. We ordered a variety of drinks including iced lattes, matcha and chai. They have outdoor seating which was very convenient. The iced vanilla latte really hit the spot. Will come back to try their food items! read more

Don Carvajal Café - Various iced drinks (delicious!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Came here for lunch with the kid and my partner. Want to lead with overall I liked the place a lot and am excited to go back and try more coffees and food. First thing that jumps out is that it isn't a traditional sit down cafe - more like a Starbucks with real food options (no wait service). You place your order at the front and grab a seat. They take your name and bring the food to you wherever you are based on calling you by name. There are a few tables inside and more outside. We sat in the back corner which was nice to be able to fully take everyone and everything in. Ordered a lemonade, iced latte, tres golpes, yuca fries, and a cubano. The employees were all very pleasant and looked willing to pitch in on any task which is nice to see. The food was good. The yuca fries were excellent, better than the messes that pass for yuca fries nowadays. No batter just straight yuca as you can see in my pic. The Cuban sandwich was actually delicious. I always find them to be dry and crappy in most places, this was a great sandwich. The tres golpes - the salami and fried cheese were good. The plátanos were a bit on the dry end but overall good. The drinks were good. Ordered a cafe con leche to go which I liked less. A great addition in Irvington and westchester in general. One spot for improvement would be a bit of efficiency. Saw too many staffers walking around with orders trying to find the right table. Would prob be easier to just give numbers like Panera. read more

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Delicious food friendly service and nice location / ambiance fun Dominicans So proud of my people read more

Don Carvajal Café - Barahona café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Great ambiance. I have had the pleasure of coming here a couple times and have enjoyed it. Beautifully created food menu & amazing coffee. The owner, Hector, is so attentive and makes every guest feel welcome. We ordered the vegan bowl and the 3 golpes dish. We are in LOVE with the passion fruit vinaigrette. WOW! Also had the OJ, The Don cold brew & the affogato. Everything was fresh & delicious. . read more

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What a nice coffee spot!! The coffee was delicious and the pastries smelled great and looked fresh. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and the barista answered all my questions with no issue. My coffees were made quickly and perfectly. As I was waiting I looked around at all the decor and noticed and old school record player going, it was such a cool touch! There's a nice sized seating area toward the back, you could definitely order some treats and get some work done or just catch up with friends. I will definitely be back!! read more

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We used to come here for coffee often but based on last experience we will not be returning. I've spent $15 on two large americanos. The coffee was almost cold and there was very little coffee in the coffee. Had to make myself an espresso upon returning back home. The mug in which the coffee was served was broken and leaking. Please note - youre going to be charged extra for cream. I paid $2; have never experienced that in NY before (the cream was a regular deli cream) read more

I've been ordering beans from Don Carvajal living in Florida, as I wanted to support a Dominican owned business. Making the coffee at home, it's one of my favorite beans - so I knew I had to try in person if ever given the opportunity. The coffee was even better in person - and this is coming from someone who works for a coffee brand. For breakfast I ordered the tres golpes and it was perfect. The food came out quickly, everyone was friendly and the overall vibe of the cafe felt very communal. I'll continue to order my beans from here and stopping by when in the area. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our visit. The coffee was excellent, and the service was friendly and prompt. The food also is made with care.

Incredible coffee from baristas who really care about their craft! Amazing food, great ambiance. Great service. Highly recommend. Best Dominican Coffee. read more

As a Dominican, I was very excited to learn about Don Carvajal. And I was doubly excited because I am from a small coffee producing region and the coffee from my tiny little town, Jarabacoa, was featured! My sister and I were so excited. We arrived around 11am on a Sunday and it was packed. We ordered the food online but then found a table and they were able to serve it to stay. The Tres Golpes (the three blows) was excellent. The mangú was nice and soft and well seasoned. The eggs, salami, and cheese were on point. Really nice presentation too. My daughter had the pancakes and they were insanely good. They were very crispy and lacy. I know a thing or two about making pancakes and these were probably cooked in an ungodly amount of butter to make them this good. The coffee was fantastic. Some of the best coffee house coffee I've ever had. And they sell their coffee either ground or whole bean so you know I'll be going across the bridge from Nyack to get some coffee from Jarabacoa. read more

The coffee was nice but I would have liked at least background music. It was too quiet and a bit awkward. The service was good and the servers were nice. read more

Don Carvajal Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

I went to a private event here! They taught us to make espresso martinis which were delicious and also had lychee martinis (my favorite)! They also provided a bunch of appetitizers like empanada and something similar to mufongo(?). The staff were awesome! Would definitely come back! read more

Absolutely love this place. It's authentic Dominican food done right. The service was super friendly and accommodating. Not to mention how rich and delicious the coffee was. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone (and I have)! read more

Don Carvajal Café - Tostones with steak - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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The big surprise in Irvington NY. Not just a place where the coffee makes you feel like anything is possible the tres goulpes, the mangu was like your mom made it. You can take the love that goes into the food and the baconeggandcheese was one of the best with quality eggs, bacon and cheese. Their menu is short but very sweet and I am going back there again this week. read more

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very friendly staff. Good vibes. I love the faint real dominican music that they play in the cafe. Seating space is limited, but that is alright. Their coffee is top notch. I am a regular there and am a sucker for their tostones and that french delicacy (a sweet) that they have. read more

Excellent coffee. Food was yummy . Avocado toast and steak recommended. The space has limited seating for customers but enough to grab a bite with a few friends or alone. read more

Don Carvajal Café - Avocado toast and steak - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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The food is amazing, and definitely worth the price, especially for the quality and portions! The drinks were pricey for the size, but still of quality! It did take a noticeable time for the food to come out, but it was worth the wait! The service was okay, nothing extraordinary. As for the atmosphere, it definitely what keeps you there if there was more seating, completely calm and chill! Cubano sandwich 9/10 and tostone sandwich 10/10 read more

Don Carvajal Café - Cubano (cut in half, you get a full sandwich) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Amazing cold brew! Eggs cook perfectly. Delicious pastries and gorgeous flavors. Great service.

I love this place!!! Coffee is great!! Gets very packed. The espresso beans 10/10. I do feel their prices are a bit high on their merch. I was going to buy a cafesito 6oz travel mug. It was 27 dollars. read more

I had a great time at Don Caravajal cafe. The tres golpes was out of this world. The coffee was extraordinary - it reminded me my grandma's coffee in the DR. read more

Don Carvajal Café - Tres golpes - mangue (mash plaintains), Dominican salami, eggs, and fried cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvington, New York

It's a very nice space in a nice location. As far as the coffee is concerned, I think it's really expensive! $15 for two drinks: 1 drip coffee with a shot of espresso and 1 iced drink with syrup. The quality is top-notch but the drip does not suit my flavor profile -- it's that acidic, herbal coffee as opposed to the dark, caramel, cocoa flavor I prefer. Worth a visit though. They also do pour-over. read more

I came here because I wanted to try this cafe after hearing so much about it. I ordered the match lemonade and the cubano sandwich. My friend ordered a breakfast sandwich and coffee. My matcha lemonade was ok but I had nothing to compare it to because I have never had matcha before. The cubano was ok as well nothing which makes it different than the other Cubans I have tasted. The yucca fries to me were not good; I'm not sure if they were freshly made yuca fries but my fries were dry. I think the size was pretty big and it came with yuca fries. I would definitely say the portions are big and can be shared. The way this cafe works is your order at the counter then they bring you the food. The place was busy but I would say we did not wait a long time. They did forget my drink and I had to remind them for it. I live in Harlem so I don't think I would be back but I do recommend you try the food. My friend said her coffee was watery. read more

I am a tea drinker (and they do have tea, too!) but I decided to try a cup of decaf coffee at Don Carvajal today. So delicious! It was very fresh and made to order. Friendly service and an inviting, lively environment make Don Carvajal a must-visit when you're in Irvington! read more

Easy, quick and good coffee. Service was great & there's indoor & outdoor seating during the summer. Small, but somehow fits a lot of people! read more