Really cute cafe. Very spacious inside and plenty of space to stay and enjoy your cup of coffee if…read morethat's your preference. I made a stop here along my way to the quite new DMV location and remember I had quite a lovely experience from my last visit due to a Yelp event. I decided to get me a dirty chai latte with oat milk, that's a chai tea with a shot of espresso. The girl who made it for me was so friendly and showed great hospitality by addressing me with a smile, she even made my drink with a heart. It seems to be that the customer service is still outstanding here and we be a great option for visiting when in the area. They also have pastries and other items such as merch for purchase. Thumb up for me! Happy Yelping!

Disgusting Asked for a hot coffee black to go and drove…read moreoff. As I'm a block away I taste a warm to cold coffee. I decide to drive back with all the traffic before a Yankee game. As soon as I walk back to coffee shop I'm asked "your coffee is cold, I figured it was". I'm then expecting a new coffee or return instead they warmed up my coffee! ‍ Never going to return, sorry. HORRIBLE

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!

I love this place for their empanadas and they never miss when i ordered chicken empanadas…read more However, last time i ordered pan de bono guava they gave me ones without guava. I would advise if the counter guy wasn't so distracted in making my order because he was talking to customers seated at the same time.

Really yummy breakfast and you get a lot of bang for your buck. $12 for a lot of eggs and an arepa!…read moreEverything here is made fresh to order and there's only one woman working the front, so be warned it takes a while for food to come out. However, the eggs were so flavorful and delicious, if anything a little too salty. I didn't love the arepa- it was thinner and crispier than I anticipated

Authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Perfect place for breakfast and lunch with a patio…read morespecially during Covid19. The food was delicious and fresh, their cucumber and spinach lemonade was bomb and so was horchata. The best, owner and employees were super nice and welcoming, humble and hard working people and love what they do and care for the customers. Support and enjoy their delicious food. Must go

Hidden Gem! Amina's…read moreis a super busy but lowkey breakfast spot located in a very high traffic area. They have a few tables for people who wish to dine in. Service can tend to be slower during the morning rush because the person taking the orders is also taking payment and tending to the tables. Have some patience with them... the food is totally worth it!

Dutch Baby is one of my favorite spots in NYC. This bakery is fantastic and such a nice space to…read morevisit. The food is fresh (unlike some 'bakeries' everything here is baked on the premises), so there's always something delicious to try: scones, special breads (their pumpkin bread is incredible in Autumn), cakes or pies--the pies in particular often need to be specially ordered, but it's worth it--they're my favorite in the city! (Plus the bakery's owners opened the charming Fountain Bookshop just down the block, which also serves amazing ice cream.) The service is just as nice as the baked goods: staff are approachable, friendly, hardworking and kind-- even when its very busy, they never seem stiff or shut down w/overwork like staff at chain/corporate-owned restaurants can be (they also seem to appreciate a genuine thank you from customers). I've never received or even witnessed poor service there. While the baked goods are the main draw, the cafe has a full menu and the space itself is warm & open: a smaller dining area tucked on one side, a large space in the center filled with tables, and a generous bank of stools at the large glass storefront for work or study, plus a few self-service tables on the sidewalk. Dutch Baby is a space clearly beloved by its neighbors--while popular with families and childcare workers w/their charges after school, it never gets too raucous. There's floor space for both wheelchairs and strollers (while the main entry has a few shallow steps, a second door in the middle of the cafe provides accessible entry for those using wheelchairs). It's really a truly lovely spot!

The service was slow and unremarkable. The server had to read the menu several times to answer our…read morequestions about the dishes. After a very, very, very long wait with no visit from the server or attention from anyone, our dishes finally came out. The food was cold and bland, and my husband's dish had a large black human hair. It was nauseating. Our brunch was ruined. A neighborhood place we have thought of stopping by for a while. We will never stop by again. The card shop next-door was cute and well worth the trip. The food not so much.

One of the few places in NYC serving truly authentic Jamaican food. The chef is Jamaican and you…read morecan taste the pride and freshness in every dish--most sides are made to order, and the fish was cooked perfectly. The service from both the chef and the bartender was warm, welcoming, and genuine. The ambience is quaint and inviting. I actually changed my mind last minute and chose this spot over two other restaurants I was considering--and I'm so glad I did. The food and the rum punch were so good that we drove back from New Jersey the very next night just to try more from the menu. The oxtails, curry chicken, and brown stew fish were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The rice and peas were flavorful and cooked to perfection. When we dined in, every patron who walked in ended up joining in conversation like we'd all known each other for years. The energy, the vibes, and the bartender made my entire night. This is the first time I've ever walked out of a bar alongside both the staff and the patrons. Anytime I visit NYC from Texas, Blue Mountain is officially on my must-visit list. Highly recommend! *I ate my meal too fast. Forgot to take pics*

The food that I ordered was meh. I did love the service and vibes but I could live another day if I…read morenever went back here.

Such a quaint little cafe with great sandwiches! I ordered a cappuchino, the Semicolon Original…read moresandwich (SOS), and the bulgogi sandwich to-go. The coffee was solid and both sandwiches were delicious. I had stopped here for breakfast before heading to the airport and saved the bulgogi sandwich for later. Even after sitting for a couple hours and getting a little soggy, the sandwich was still really tasty, which honestly says a lot. All in all, a perfect little breakfast spot!

Small but deceivingly filling sandwiches. The combinations are creative and different than other…read moreneighborhood offerings. I've been here twice. First time I ordered the bulgogi sandwich, and most recently I ordered the lox. I remembered from the first time that I thought the sandwich was too saucy, so I asked them to go light this time (which they did). I liked that better. While I can't say the sandwiches are my favorite (I can't quite put my finger on it!), I would visit again because my matcha was incredible. I like the space and the ambiance. Seems great to do work or catch up with a friend. Service is quick despite it being busy.

Lovely cappuccino and pastries! The chocolate and pear cake is particularly lovely. Very nice team…read more(they formerly had Tazo in the neighborhood, and five flies is even better!)

I was deceived at first. I saw the pics of the moody interior online, but that's not what you see…read morewhen you first walk up. The drinks were great, reasonably priced and the pastries were pretty good too. The space was fantastic.

Wait a minute... the Strawberry Shortcake Matcha is SO GOOD!!! I would highly recommend if you're…read morein Harlem and need a caffeine kick. It's conveniently located by the red line subway. The Strawberry Shortcake Matcha was incredibly fragrant and earthy. A strong matcha taste AND a natural strawberry puree flavor to balance it all out. Super yum with 2% milk. -1 star because I really did not like the cereal milk cream cheese here... but the housemade bagel was tasty! Just get the regular cream cheese though....

Best coffee in the neighborhood, chill / cozy environment inside and delicious, rich, perfectly…read morebrewed coffee. They also make fantastic seasonal additions to their menu.

I wandered into The Plug for a morning iced latte. My eyes on the menu board took me to ordering…read morean iced Cardamom Latte. The small cup I received cost over $7 which seemed pricey to me. The flavoring was simply average. I will say this place must be doing something right. It was bustling inside.

Great coffee and vibes. Nice artistic touches to the decor. So far my favorite coffee place in…read moreWashington Heights. The iced oat latte is rich and creamy. Sometimes it can end up watery and lacking in flavor. Definitely not here! Limited seating so I'm usually taking mine to go or drink it standing.