I joined two friends at the restaurant, and they had already been there for about 15-20 minutes around 12:30. When I arrived, they had received neither food nor drink (not even water), and that was because a waiter had not come over to the table yet. I was there for another 15, and a waiter still had not come over. By that point, the party had been there for about 30-40 minutes. From what we could tell there was only one server working. Ambience was fine. They were out of a certain coffee, so they offered another which is fine, and when our food came around 1:50, one of the plates had to be sent back because a steak that had been ordered medium rare came to the table well done/overdone. Eventually there was a second person working, but when the steak was sent back, they did not understand why it was being sent back, and thought we were just done with the plate. By the end of the meal, the total was $99 and change, which was confusing to us as with the three meals (priced at $16, $16, and $26), and a cold coffee (which could not have been more than $10), if you included tax, it should have been no more than $80. We did not ask for a receipt because by this point in time (around 2:20), we just wanted to get out of there as the restaurant had been meant for a quick meal before a member of our party had to leave. Management needs to revisit many aspects of this space. read more

Ambience Great , Drinks Great , Steak Nachos were a 5/10 Poorly Constructed gave whole pieces of steak for nachos .... no beans nothing according to the description. queso fresco ???? sure but no melted cheese ? no cheese sauce ? taste was there steak could've been seasoned more but the drinks were GREAT . will be back for happy hour no food though read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - steak nachos 5/10 rating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a legit spot. Phenomenal drinks, service, and food. Live music is a plus, good amount of space, and just somewhere you want to keep going back too. read more

Looking for a bro hang where you can freely re-enact your frat bro days? You've come to the perfect place! Want a relaxing Sunday brunch catching up with old friends? I'd look elsewhere..... I have dined here twice, once when I was living on 145th, for a burger and beer w my boyfriend and later when a friend was visiting from LA and insisted we eat there bc her friend from back home recommended it. I humored her and regret it. 1. Had to wait foreevveeer just to get water, I even was tempted to pour myself some but no clean cups. 2. The food was bad... all undercooked. my friend ordered her bacon "extra extra crispy" - came out identical to mine. potatoes looked good but were still cold in the middle... would opt for fries next time. Scrambled tasted reheated and not hot all the way through and I'd bet money that the pancakes are not cooked fresh but rather are frozen 3. Charge for coffee refills. 4. Weird no laptop policy? My mom called while we were there and asked if I remembered her verizon password. I had to open my laptop for 2 minutes to open the spreadsheet and read the password to her. In that 2 minutes, one of the Hamilton staff members somehow saw the laptop and came over to inform me of their policy. They weren't necessarily rude about it, I just found the whole thing bizarre and showed them I was done using it and putting it back in my bag, earning myself a "thanks man" 5. Just weird vibes for me. With so so many amazing brunch spots, this is not where I would go The only Yelp users giving Hamilton's a 5 star review are not from the city. Tbh I trust New Yorkers more when it comes to recommending food in NYC.... Enough said on that. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast Roasted Potatoes- looked good but not fully cooked in the middle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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The avocado toast is excellent, but the pancakes were THIRTEEN dollars. Expected an actual stack of pancakes, so it was a little disappointing. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Blueberry pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Sadly, they have closed as of December 2025. Great food and drinks and a neighborhood staple.

I came by this establishment on Sunday afternoon with a friend to catch up. They have happy hour from 3 to 8 PM. I had the Berry in the Cloud cocktail, which was absolutely delicious and a lemon drops which also did not disappoint. For food, my friend loved the steak sandwich, which came with garlic truffle fries. I opted for the chicken sandwich, which had a perfect blend of fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and a great seasoning. It was truly delicious! We had a wonderful time, can't wait to return. Server was also attentive and friendly and did great at explaining the menu. read more

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My friend and I found this spot and it was such a gem! The food was amazing and service amazing! Our waitress, Vanessa was fabulous! I was super impressed and happy with the roasted potatoes/home fries because, most places don't season their potatoes, but theses were perfectly seasoned and cooked! We are at the bar and food was prepared quickly. I'm not against the Hamilton Omelette, but it was just "blah." The blueberry pancakes were excellent with fresh fruit on them! My latte was delicious! Overall, I think if you're in the area check them out! It's so worth it! read more

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Found a roach in my coffee. Please make sure you check your beverage before drinking. Throwing up and feeling disgusted is short of how I am feeling. I eat here regularly and I wonder about the food too. Sanitary? Be warned. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Coffee ordered that luckily the top is faulty so I had to remove the coffee from the cup and I saw this gross bug in my drink. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Prices were good, food was good, service was great and the ambiance was perfect! Would recommend

Got caught in the rain. Decided to stop in for a late breakfast. Got the pancake combo. Everything was fine. The pancakes weren't very fresh. Honestly, the reminded me of the frozen pancakes I would microwave in college. Presentation was nice though. read more

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Wait time for food was a little bit over half an hour. Waited 15 minutes for a waitress to come take our order. Waited another 20 minutes for the food to come out. I would have left already had I not been out with a group of people. The dinner menu for food doesn't have a good variety. The lunch menu is probably better. I should have ordered from there because you are still allowed to order from the lunch menu during dinner time. Some of the items on the lunch menu are cheaper. My salmon was not worth it for $24 plus tax. There was supposed to be quinoa included in the dish, but there were only sprinkles of quinoa (barely any). There was a $12 special for bbq pork sliders and beef sliders. The beef sliders were alright. The bbq pork sliders were delicious! The sliders had some Cole slaw on it. The sliders came in three and are on the smaller side but are worth it. There was a huge party happening in the other room and not many customers at other tables. I am wondering whether the service was so slow because of the party or the place is just understaffed. There were more people at the bar. By the time I got my food, I gobbled it up in 10 minutes, paid my bill, and left. I would not come back. I don't care too much for live music either. read more

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There are two sides to this place separated by a brick wall: bar and high tops on the left, seated dining on the right. The decor isn't anything special, but it's spacious, and you won't be eating on top of each other. They typically decorate for some holidays, so that's a cute touch as well. I've only ever had the chicken club and the lox spread, but both were decent and well-priced. I usually come here for after-work drinks. The head bartender, Jorge, and Mariana really know what they're doing. My personal favorites are the Berries In the Cloud (sweet and fruity with a cider foam - for those who don't want to taste the alcohol), the Smokey Pineapple (sweet with the kick of mezcal that is presented with a cool burnt cherry wood smoke), and Jorge's Negroni (a nice twist on a classic that is, of course, very liquor forward, but is nicely disguised with the grapefruit). My partner likes to get a mezcal Manhattan here, which he claims is better than the classic. Edit: changing to 5 stars now that I've come back a few times and eaten more of the food. The salmon, and the fries, are really good! read more

Updating my review based on the last time I was here because I made it a point to warn the public. Unfortunately, I must downgrade my review based on the experience I had here a while back. Hamilton's used to be a friendly neighborhood cafe where you can go, grab a bite, somewhat decent coffee for an overpriced ticket but not in a way that you care because the atmosphere is relaxing, comfortable, and the service was pretty good. The last time I was here, I bought a small iced green tea (little over 5$) and sat down ready to plug my laptop in and do some work or studying or whatever I was focused on that day only to discover they have volitionally disabled all the outlets! I asked if there were any working to the male employee working that day and he rudely replied "no! We don't have to give you outlets, wifi nothing. We gave you a drink you paid for, that's it. If you don't like it then go home." Which was uncalled for as I presented myself in the most polite way possible and was only asking a question. Definitely avoid this place. I am not sure if the ownership has changed or their focus has just shifted away from customer service, but definitely not the same vibe it used to have. read more

Cool vibe! Eating area for sit down food and just a coffee shop area for a quick In and out thing. I like a place where I can hang with my 5 yo have a coffee while he works on coloring and has a treat! Staff was super cool. New spot for us! --update 02/23/19 They don't have service any more at the tables everything is over the counter and their menu has been totally reduced They had this bomb breakfast pizza on the weekends so finally we went in today and they didn't have it super bummer Staff is still awesome though!! read more

This is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants/cafés. I literally do not understand why previous reviews are so negative. I encourage those who also have positive experiences here to rate this place higher because they deserve to be seen in a better light. Every time I come in, I always get a friendly smile and welcome. It's very casual, which I like. The food menu has a lot of varied options of typical items like salads, burgers, wraps, and sandwiches, but the best part is that they're made well and have unique toppings and insides. Favorite menu items include: Eggs Benedict and their chicken pesto panini. I also got their breakfast burger and died inside because it was so good. Coffee is always solid and fresh, and the cappuccinos are okay...I'm very particular about my caps and they're not out of this world, but they're pretty solid. Lastly, this place is always good if you need to grab a baked good and coffee to-go. Their muffins are delicious - not too sweet and perfectly airy, and their croissants are good. I'm also picky with croissants and lucky for them, they don't mess it up! Overall try Hamilton's yourself before reading these obnoxious reviews! read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - My partner and I enjoying our brunch at the bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Food is all right, but where this place really shines is the sleeper of an absolutely top tier bar program. Every last cocktail is exquisite and compelling, and also not expensive. Bartender REALLY knows his shit. Staff is friendly and down to earth. Ambience kinda feels like they can't figure out what to do, but comfortable nonetheless. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Yerbabuena cocktail. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

In my opinion, an underrated spot in the neighborhood! Food is decent, but I think the cocktails here are definitely a highlight. Atmosphere is nice and casual and the times I have been there never too crowded. There are a lot of places to get a drink in the area (some of which are kinda overrated, in my opinion). Also, the music is not blaring, so it's a nice place to go and enjoy a cocktail with a friend and you don't need to worry about screaming over each other. So, this might not be the most "fun" place in the neighborhood to be, as it doesn't seem to get the traffic that the other places does, but it's a nice place to grab a cocktail with a friend. read more

They changed for the worst!!! Apparently on 2/1/20, they changed their name to Hamilton's Cafe and Restaurant". They're just awful now. As of today, 2/17, they have no menu for their food. It used to be hanging on the wall-that is no longer. They also have no website to look at a menu. There is no menu for this place. I found a menu on door dash after searching and ordered what I used to get. The price went up so much on all of their food items! And it's not even worth it. I was starving though and came here to get work done as usual so I went ahead and got the expensive food anyways. I let the cashier know where I would be and he informed me that only the front section is for doing work/self-service. He also informed me that the upstairs was available. My friend called ahead of time to make sure it wasn't busy-they said it wasn't. It was. *Also-just so everyone knows, the punch card only works on drinks, not food. Because there was no where to sit, even though the whole other side was open but was "table service only", I had to ask for a refund. They took away the comfy chair section. The music volume was too high to even get any work done. It's just sad that such a great cafe turned bad :(. In short, DO NOT COME HERE TO GET WORK DONE. Come for expensive food and table service. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Went a few more times after my review and the coffee continued to be good and the food too so updating my rating. Most important part- no hair on my food anymore! Hoping it continue to stay that way. Didn't go in a few months though so not sure how this new batch of indoor dining restrictions changed it. read more

Went here with coworkers for a work lunch. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and sweet potato fries with honey mustard and an orange juice. The best thing was the orange juice and the honey mustard. I am a sauce gal and the chipotle sauce that I smeared on my crab cake had no taste the crab cake which I am sure was frozen and warm up had no flavor. The fries good. I was not impressed and nor was I impressed with the service of the waitress. Very dry and did not say excuse me to my coworker when reaching across the table to pick up my empty plate. Since it was a work lunch we did not get to try drinks. I would however come here to try drinks. I will not return for food. read more

All I can do is hope we came in on an off-day. One: everything was burnt, from biscuits to coffee. I can understand if they were having trouble with the ovens that day, leading to rock-hard biscuits and dried-out cinnamon bun French toast, but the coffee was so bitter it tasted like someone had left it hanging over a roaring fire all night long. Also, they didn't bring me what I actually ordered. More on that in a moment. Two: the service was EXTREMELY weird. My guess is they were training new staff; I hope this staff doesn't stick around. Here's why: Staff: *brings blackened biscuits* *no plates* *walks away before we can ask* Us, two minutes later: Hey, could we have a couple of small plates? Staff: *EYEROLL* Fine. *marches off* Yes, that really happened. It was like that the whole time; we asked for sugar for the burnt coffee, and she brought five tiny packets of non-sugar sweeteners. When we asked again, we got the eye-roll. Any simple question was met with weird attitude. My husband - who has an onion allergy - asked if the potatoes were cooked with anything, or if they were plain. The waitstaff sighed and muttered, "No, no, they're just... " She MADE A FACE. "Just plain." We WANTED them plain, so that was an odd turn-off. Oh, yes: and I asked for butter and maple syrup with my French toast; that is on the menu as an option. Instead, they brought some kind of pink stuff with strawberries stuck in it. It tasted like cream cheese; definitely not butter. Then again, the French toast was so dried out that I'm not sure butter could have saved it. I wanted to love this place, but between everything being burnt and dried out and the waitstaff acting like we were REALLY harshing her vibe, I just don't think we'll be going back. read more

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Cannot stress enough how great of a neighborhood place this is. Came in on a whim for happy hour and decided to celebrate my birthday here a week later with friends. When we had a few people than the original reservation they were very accommodating and set us up in the back. Food was great, service was excellent and we were really loving everything from the 90s music to the Oyster Happy Hour Special. Came back on my birthday for a solo drink and it still slaps. If you like a great Irish bar with excellent specials, an awesome menu, and killer drinks this is your spot. Also they have back bacon! And white and black pudding! Be still my heart. read more

MEH. The overall low-rating of this place is still too high. My second time here today. First time for happy hour. Watered down sangria and who has happy drinks for $8.99!!? Sham. The breakfast today sucked. I ordered Benedict. The eggs were could have been better but the salmon was cold, so it made the muffin and eggs cold. YUCK. Small drip-coffee was 3 bucks, plus they had NO CREAM. SHAM They charged me another 3 bucks for a refill. SHAAAM To the angry man behind the counter: maybe consider a job where you don't deal with people. RUDE HAMILTON HEIGHTS DESERVES BETTER. read more

I came to Harlem to visit dome friends and this place caught my eyes due to their extreme selection of avocado toast- a favorite of mine! I walked in and was seated quickly. After over ten minutes of not being attended to at all I stopped one of the servers and asked could I be helped. She told me that she would go get my server. She returned saying my server was in the bathroom and would be with me shortly. About 5-7 minute wait the same server I stopped perviously said she could take my order. I waited about 15 mins for my food, not too bad. I got the avocado toast with just tomatoes. I did not enjoy it. It seemed like the avocado was mixed with something or maybe it was the tomatoes but either way it was appealing to me. The next day I came back again with two friends, Again we waited over 15 minutes before I stopped someone and asked where was our sever. Food took another 20-25 mins (had to stop the sever and ask for updates). I got the cheese pizza this time and I loved it. My friends got chicken and waffles and loved the chicken but said the waffle was hard. There was one person who delivered our food, an older gentleman, who was nice to us which we appreciated and they did have a nice host. read more

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After plans flew thru at nearby Riverside Park, we happened on this place, which at 6:30 and ample outside seating, had plenty tables open. Prices are reasonable & drinks were nicely strong & tasty- as were the wings and spinach artichoke dip (was excellent!) - but one thing stood out as really unfortunate...the MUSIC. It was a Saturday early summer evening (actually big holiday weekend- Gay Pride wkend) - yet the music was slow ballads & not at all appealing or creating an inviting, upbeat atmosphere... We mentioned it to the waiter, only to have music changed to Spanish ballads and odd 60s jazz or some such. Place would do well to create a more attractive energy to the place, great location and food, but not appealing energy to the place. Would have been 4 stars if music had been better. read more

This is my favorite cafe in the area. They have yummy avocado toasts, fast wifi and even a sofa. Update June 2021: They changed their personnel after the pandemic, since then this place runs down the hill. Some people say they like this new bro-server, but he doesn't know how to make good coffee that tastes like coffee, he's always off the counter, and when he takes orders he's plainly rude. The food became horrible as well - instead of well made avocado toasts then now sell greasy Spanish food popular in the area in form of avocado toast. read more

5/5 every time the bartender makes 10/10 drinks based on alcohol content and his creations. Happy hour 3-8 every day with amazing drinks and very solid food. I don't know who had a problem but this is a 4/5 every day at bare minimum. Pull up and thank me later!!! read more

This is a local staple, great for a cup of coffee and a place to relax. The staff here is very friendly, albeit a bit slow. This is not the place for a quick bite as they are not the fastest to get the food out, however, if you have the time the inside and outside seating areas and very nice and comfortable. The food is good, nothing particularly special, but the drinks are top notch. I've been here quite a few times since living in the area for ~2 years now. Giving four stars because it is a great staple coffee shop, but the brunch food is only okay. read more

Everything was good. Coffee, breakfast, prices and service. Highly recommend. When things go really well there is less to say. read more

Ordered pancakes and chicken and waffles. They sent no syrup and blamed me for not sending it. The chicken was pink inside. The waffles and pancakes were overcooked. Nice looking place but never going again. Customer service sucks. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Undercooked chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for a post run drink; I ordered a cold tea. I would definitely come back to try items on their menu. The service was good and the tea was tasty. They have outdoor seating which is where I sat when i ordered my tea. They were very attentive and they asked if we wanted to order anything else. They also have us the water cup to take home. read more

Amazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great waitress is always so friendly and kind. The food can't get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food. Delicious high quality plates, selection of cocktails and great service. We tried all their entrees, one of their desserts, and everything was de-li-cious. Highly recommended. Shout to the great worker named Vanessa as she was so helpful read more

Cute indoor restaurant salads are amazing definitely recommend the only issue is there's flies everywhere indoors. the service is great read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - BREADED CHICKEN PARM - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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My son and I went for brunch on Mother's Day and were able to get a table no problem. However, the wait for the food was a bit long and when the food came I was overall rather disappointed. My son's pancakes seemed great (he ate them all) but his scrambled eggs were undercooked (so we didn't eat them all). I ordered stuffed French toast but it was very dry, tasteless on all the sides of the toast and the stuffed part (cream cheese/berry flavor) was tasty but quite thin. The server was warm and friendly but offered nothing when I told her about the issues with the food- meaning no gesture (eg. I'll take your cappuccino off the check) or even just a verbal apology. So no way to know if my feedback went further. Certainly not the worst ever but for the price per brunch entree ($16) I'd say it wasn't worth it and I wouldn't go back and opt for one of the other locations that offers brunch in the area. read more

***For some reason my original review was removed from yelp because "your review of Hamilton's Bakery as it looks like it was meant for another business." I want to make it clear that I am reviewing Hamilton's Bakery on 3570 Broadway, NY, NY 10031.*** Here is what I originally posted: This used to be my go to study spot for my friends and me as city college students. We all live in the area, and we were so excited when the place opened. We would have study groups/ meetings in there with great coffee. The food was overpriced, but the convenience and hours of this place were unmatched. Now none of us go here anymore (sadly) because it's not worth it. Today was actually the last straw for me. Yes, the coffee is still good and I have encountered some lovely baristas. However, the recent bad quality of the food and this weird dinner service set up has ruined this place for now. Their food was always overpriced, but overall used to be ok (though there were times I have gotten stale pastries or sandwiches). I am not sure if they have a new chef, or if this is an issue with management, but their hot food is completely different now. One of the hot food items I would get was the classic flat, which was a personal pizza with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. At $13 it was expensive, but it was good study food and I would split it with a friend. I ordered this same flat today and was so disappointed. The pizza dough itself was the same, but instead on top was weak unseasoned tomato sauce, cheap mozzarella, and 5 unspreadable clumps of this horrible new pesto. Even though the quality has gone down, the price of this flat is still a crazy $13. I realize this place preaches organic, non-GMO ingredients, but that is no excuse for overpriced bad food. Also this new thing where the entire place turns into a restaurant at 630pm is ridiculous. I feel like this place is in an identity crisis between cafe and restaurant, and it's not working. If I'm going to pay ~$15 for coffee and food in a cafe to work, I don't want to be kicked out after a certain time just for higher paying customers to come (which I barely see because the place is empty for dinner service). I think people are confused to what this place is, and if you guys were to stick to one concept you would get more customers. Overall I'm disappointed that this is no longer my go to spot, and I hope you guys fix some of these issues. I think it's important to know that this is the very first yelp review I have ever written because of how upset I am with how this place has been lately. I would love to come back to the old Hamilton's sometime soon. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Hamilton's has so much potential however it is a disappointment. With the recent "renovation", all personality was stripped off the walls making it boring and bland. There's nothing there that would make me say, "you have to see this place!". or "what a great vibe Hamilton's has!". With a name like Hamilton's, there is so much that could be done with the decor to make it a great neighborhood restaurant and bar. The staff is very nice, however the food is mediocre. It's really a shame, as with better food and a concept, Hamilton's could be a great place. read more

Great cafe/bar/restaurant/bakery Got a great hot chocolate and skone And had an amazing brunch here Service is quick Friendly waiters Good coffee also The best spot of its kind in the area read more

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

The service was good here. There's plenty of seating outside. Some of it is under a tent which was good because it was windy. The food was fairly good. I had the filled French Toast. The flavors were decent but the bread was a little chewy. The sausage didn't have much flavor. I would go back and try something else, but I've had better. read more

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This place is like Transformers, "more than meets the eye!" It's larger on the inside than it looks on the street with ample seating. In addition to typical baked fare (croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls etc.) they serve salads, savory knishes and my new favorite a "bird's nest." The birds nest is a baked open face egg and cheese dish served on a piece of bread that has been placed in a muffin like tin giving it a round, dense appearance - sort of like a birds nest ... somewhat macabre descriptor since you end up eating the eggs in the nest but ... it fits and is really good. While there's much seating, there are not many outlets... I saw a guy roaming around looking for one ... and that's how many I saw as I tried to help him. But the chai latte was good the avocado toast was average (could use more seasoning) but the overall experience was worth going again ... especially the birds nest read more