My husband and I ate at this place 4 years ago and were really impressed with its food, service and ambiance that we had wanted to revisit it ever since. This morning on our way home we took a special detour to have breakfast here. I asked for the same veggie omelette, hoping to re-experience their unique and delicious creation, but alas! it was a total disappointment! The distinctively creative design was gone, and in its stead was just an average, run-of-the-mill omelette, all the while (to make things even worse) sans the spinach that was specified on the menu (which was generously offered 4 years ago). I attach photos from 4 years ago for my dear readers to compare and understand my perspective. The homemade biscuit was still as warm, fluffy and tasty as before, so was the attentive and friendly service. However, we did get the feeling that this place had gone downhill, and are unlikely to return again. read more

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Recently moved from the Bronx to Newburgh, and found this local gem hiding in my neighborhood. Glenn and the rest of the staff are courteous and friendly, and immediately make you feel at home. My daughter enjoys lounging while we wait. I've sampled many menu items, but the Blacc Vanilla breakfast sandwich remains my favorite. If you find yourself in the area, put this place on your to-do list and enjoy the ambiance and people. read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Lounge Area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Service is warm and friendly. The owner Glen was working the till and taking orders. I got the bacon, egg and cheese croissant. So yummy. They roast their own coffee beans and the coffee was delicious. Cool little neighborhood shop with several locals stopping by. This place is family friendly and has a couple outside tables. Such a cool place. Definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area. read more

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We went on a rainy Saturday to enjoy some coffee and breaky. We were greeted with some good vibes by the DJ and a warm smile by the person taking our order. The service was great and the food did not disappoint. Would recommend if anyone is in the area looking for some good morning vibes read more

Stumbled upon this gem randomly. Bc the original breakfast spot I was planing on going for my weekend trip wasn't open yet. And glad it wasn't ,bc BVC was amazing. Food was great, Coffee was great and the Service was great. The food was just perfect sized for the price and delicious. read more

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Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere! Only open Fri sat and Sunday. Will be one day f our favorite memories!

Quiet, we had a great time celebrating a birthdayna Friday Morning. Their specialty drinks were full of flavor and the food was just as good, everyone in the group was raving about their drinks. I tried the BV latte and the Chai , both were great. The avocado toast was amazing a must try. The b'day girl received a free drink, that was super nice of the staff.I'm waiting for the next visit to try something else. read more

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I wish this place had longer hours! Gem of a cafe in Newburgh.. the food is absolutely delicious, with vegetarian options that don't feel like an afterthought, breakfast here is scrumptious! Sitting at one of their rustic picnic tables with my dog, stuffing my face with a portobello BLT -- they even roasted up some chicken breast for Boba, who enthusiastically rates this place 5 PAWS! read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Boba gives this place 5 PAWS!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Best breakfast in Newburgh period! I had the breakfast sandwich and london fog drink. Both were perfect and I also had order envy because my husband got the shrimp and grits and wow! Such a cozy vibe and the staff is so friendly. Great neighborhood spot! read more

Food was good. Service was amazing. Great atmosphere great vibes. I highly recommend. read more

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Loved the ambience, all staff were polite and helpful! Food was excellent and the wait was not long! We will definitely go back!!

Chill place to work while enjoying excellent coffee. They pull an excellent espresso shot and the cold brew actually tastes like something, which is a rarity. read more

Very friendly service and the food is really good. Picture in the wall from a local painter adds to the experience. Will definitely be a regular. read more

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, great to wonderful art on the walls, & friendly, kind, staff. What's not to love?

Only fantastic biscuit in town. Everything was great as was the staff. We had the egg and sausage biscuit sandwich and house breakfast sandwich. There is a genius behind their mix of drinks-- for example the lemonade pomegranate drink and the house latte. espresso/ chocolate mocha/ white mocha. Sweet but balanced. Nicely decorated--- trendy couch small lounge area with surrounding tables. And modern art by black artists. Go here! read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Perfectly balanced pomegranate lemonade. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Everyone at this cafe is super nice and welcoming! Gave us a free donut :) I look forward to coming back.

Well, worth a trip. Staff is very friendly and the coffee drinks are outstanding. Great breakfast choices and a really cool atmosphere inside. Do not be deterred by the neighborhood. You will be happy that you made the decision to come here for breakfast or brunch. read more

When we pulled up to park nearby, it was clear from the outside that this place was special. Once inside, it was clear that it is a a way to support the community. -- Loved being here and plan to be back. -we were greeted warmly. -The food tasted great -The food presentation was beautiful -The coffee was delectable. read more

Such a local love you can see that the community really supports this location. But that being said they are very welcoming to visitors and first timers. I've been twice and have enjoyed the regular latter and the matcha latte. The girls I was with both got bagel sandwiches and said they were very good read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Super impressed with Blacc Vanilla Cafe! Stopped in yesterday for a coffee, chia and a corn muffin, and saw the rest of their menu so decided we had to come back today for breakfast and I'm glad we did! The service was great and everything was delicious! I got the shrimp and grits and was not disappointed!! Next I want to try their Buffalo Mac and cheese! All the food I saw at other tables looked amazing too! This is a great local find! read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Shrimp and grits - with a few bites already gone ;) very good!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Friendly service, however the reviews led me to believe this place would be a good breakfast choice during our stay upstate. The food and coffee left something to be desired, and atmosphere was in disrepair. read more

An awesome spot for food and coffee--great vibe and super friendly service. We found this spot in Newburgh as we were traveling down I-87. Really glad we found it. The place has a great aesthetic vibe--awesome paintings from a local artist. The menu is great, too--I honestly wanted to try everything. We got the shrimp and grits (really good), the chicken and waffles (really good), and the quesadilla (also...really good). We also got the BV latte and chai lattes--great as well. Everyone who was working there was really helpful and friendly, got to know us and talked to us, and made us feel like we were at home. They're doing something great there in Newburgh. Can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

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Love this local coffee shop restaurant, owners and staff are very welcoming. Excellent lattes and food selection is on point. Nice spot for a small group to enjoy. Loved the BV breakfast burrito and the BV sandwich. read more

The atmosphere was amazing and such a friendly place. Services was great and the workers are such nice people. The food was good, would definitely come here again! read more

Great place , the food and staff were very amazing. I will be back. The restaurant has a very cool vibe read more

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A cup of coffee, a breakfast sandwich, a juice...sometimes, these things are more than what they are. Sometimes, the money you spend is more than the value printed on green pieces of paper and etched into metal. When you spend your money on your coffee or breakfast sandwich or juice at places like Blacc Vanilla Cafe, you are making a statement and contributing to something greater than just commerce, you're helping build and maintain COMMUNITY. Newburgh is a beautiful community and each passing year seems to bring more and more vibrancy and diversity. Blacc Vanilla is so much more than just a coffee or breakfast spot, it's a place where you can contribute towards local minority owned business and get so much more than your money's worth. I'm done with other coffee shops in the area because every time I spend my money at Blacc Vanilla I'm choosing to support the best aspects of community and culture that don't judge or deny anyone who comes in to this establishment by setting things at a price points that exclude so many to begin with. Prices are accessible so anyone can have a cup of coffee and sit in a beautiful space with nicely curated and a warm atmosphere, and the coffee, food, and other items for sale are neither skimpy nor lacking in flavor or quality so this is as good as it can possibly get. I'm grateful to Glenn and his crew for providing a spot where any and everyone can come and share a moment with the beautiful Newburgh community. A+ read more

Stopped by for breakfast today and the food was amazing. I had the chicken and waffles and my best friend had the western omelette. The kids had the avocado toast and hash browns. The vibe is really Welcoming and the staff are super friendly. Highly recommend if you're in the area and super bonus because it's black owned read more

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Awesome cafe with a really cool vibe! Was passing though and stopped for a cappuccino and was tempted by an amazing donut selection. We had a Boston cream that was truly delicious. The cappuccino was huge and served in a glass mug - it was kind of cool being able to see all the layers. Their service was so friendly and welcoming! Loved the funky decor with lots of artwork - music was the theme and they have a tiny stage in front for open mic nights and concerts. They even have a chess board!! They have a really varied menu - will come back to try and try a full breakfast next time. read more

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Stopped by in here before going to Storm King Art Center. The vibe was very homey and the people there were very nice. The food was pretty good. Would stop here again on our next trip Storm King. read more

Delicious food, amazing coffee and a wonderful vibe overall. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and good came out fast. Can't wait to return! read more

Great breakfast menu. Loved the service. The atmosphere was great too. Great staff! The prices were very good too.

Cute cafe. Nice friendly people. Good sized portions. Hash browns could have been crispier but were still tasty. The latte was a good blend of coffee and milk--and they had almond milk which is a plus. Def would return if I'm in the area again. read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Hash browns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Wonderful greeting when you enter . Great decor . And then the food! We had shrimp and grits , which was luscious and an ample serving ..next was fried chicken and waffle .. Both were outstanding as was the BA latte and a mixed lemonade and pomegranate cold drink .. Really really liked the place and will make the drive to eat there again read more

Ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches and coffees to go. Food was good it the service from the staff was even better! It is rare to leave smiling after getting a takeout order. If I am in the area I will go again read more

As I'm getting familiar with my neighborhood I'm constantly on Yelp finding new trendy chill spots for my husband and I to lounge in. I came arcoss this place, and instantly it reminds of grand street in Brooklyn, it's a few minutes aways from domino park or even L.E.S downtown Manhattan. I absolutely love the humbled surroundings and friendly faces so as soon as I walk in it has and antiqueish old school 90's vibe from the furniture/decor to a hip hop feel with classic rappers hung on the wall such as biggie and chance the rapper. Today I just came in for a latte and a muffin. I then was greeted immediately with a very friendly attitude, and then they quickly took our order. We informed them that we were new to the neighborhood and they warmly welcomed us. As we sat down everyone's was super friendly. I was taken back coming from the bronx were people are so rude but I have to say, I love kind people and friendliness is a must for me ( to no surprise) I'm excited about this town on how they show such attitude. As a lady was leaving she told us to enjoy our coffee and spoke very well about the owner of blac vanilla. She said how she (the owner) is very involved with the community and one day came by her work place and offered the entire place coffee. (If I remember the story correctly) By hearing this I knew this was a place I would want to spend my money. 5minutes later our lattes came, and I was smiling because I love cuteness and everything cute and the coffee had a writing on it, I think in chocolate syrup that said "peace" and "love" (I believe the other one said). Also our blueberry muffin was toasted to perfection and in it was smeared some black bean butter if I'm correct and it was deeeeeelicious!!!! Omg I loved it Im excited to try their full breakfast menu and everything else! I'll see you soon thankfully I'm a few minutes away read more

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I love a black owned establishment, so I'll start there lol. The vibe was very nice, the decor was cute and the staff were attentive and friendly. I tried the shrimp and grits and I think my only complaint was there were too much grits for the amount of shrimp and sauce, so the ratio was off for me. I'll definitely go back and try other things on their menu. read more

Food always fresh and tasty. We from Staten Island NY to check around the town to visit the Hudson waterfront and this is the best place in town for Breastfast/Lunch! read more

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This spot is a great neighborhood business to support! Staff is sooooo friendly and welcoming. Vibe inside is on point including art and great music. The coffee was high quality and latte art always puts a smile on my face. Can't wait to come back to try some of the food! read more

Blacc Vanilla Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Great coffee and pastries, wonderful staff, nice place to meet up with friends and hang out.

From the moment I walked in, I felt a sense of community. The staff was familiar with many of the customers and that says something about a business. I came in to get some pages done on a script I am pitching. But my visit turned into an amazing conversation with two regulars and his teenage son. We talked as if we were childhood friends the owner also joined in on our conversation. As an entrepreneur of color I intentionally seek out black-owned business to support. Being an entrepreneur since my teens I know what it means to have the support of your own community. The decor is a cozy chic full of charm and coolness. The prices are affordable and won't break your pockets if you are brunching with a group. I had the waffles. Another thing.that inspired me about my visit here. Was a mixed crowd of races genders and ages. The space is suitable for all and the vibe there is everyone is welcomed. If you are in the area I recommend this place for your lunch brunch breakfast and place to come network work on your script or just enjoy a great meal. read more

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