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Brother's Bakery Cafe

3.3 (109 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Placed an order for a birthday cake in advance and when I went to go pick up the cake I was mortified by the writing on the cake. It looked like a 2 year old wrote the words. The lady helping me rudely just offered a refund, instead of asking to fix it. I said it was fine; because I needed the cake and she continued to reiterate returning my money was not an issue as she packed it. Looking back she did not even apologize. The cake was delicious and I could've looked past the ugly writting but will not be returning due to their awful customer service.

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Jennifer K.

I enjoy visiting this place with my friends. It's a bit of a hit or miss at times - some days, the service is really quick, while on others, it can be a bit slower. But they're always willing to assist us in getting our orders right. I LOVE their loaf or bread cake slices; they're so yummy. On my last visit, I got the three large pancakes with a request for strawberries and chocolate chips, and it was decent, though I think adding butter might have improved it. + Their hot chocolate is one of my favorites - I could drink one everyday!!

Sesame bagel with cream cheese and bacon
Ashley M.

Inside it's actually a nice set up with nice decor. (I didn't think it was going to look that nice inside) the food quality was not so good, it was eatable, but ehhh. The bacon tasted low cheap quality, they hardly put any cream cheese in my bagel. The breakfast platter was bland, not so much flavor. Nice staff and all, but I will go somewhere else for breakfast next time. If you want a quick dessert/bakery item they look good.

Decor behind the seating 10/03/21
Marianne W.

Brother's Bakery Cafe was a sure five stars even though getting my food was a little slow. It was understandable as busy as this place is. They were having deliveries, people eating there and lots of take out. A nice employee greeted me and we chatted when I entered. I took a bunch of photos of all the delicious looking food and the adorable Halloween Decor. I checked out the menu and decided on a ABLT. It's Avocado, Bacon, lettuce and tomato. I'm allergic to tomato so I left it off and asked for the Seven Grain Bread and Mustard. I told the counter employee my name thinking they would call me to pick up when the sandwich is ready. I also said I was sitting inside and she asked for proof of vaccination. I went over and sat down. Tables were being cleaned while I sat there, mine included. To my surprise here comes another employee to my table with my sandwich on a tray. I never get that kind of service. They did this with everyone. As you can see my sandwich looks delicious and the bacon was so plentiful it kept falling out of the sandwich as I was eating. Would I return to Brother's? You bet. There's a Coconut Cupcake with my name on it as well as lots of other delicious baked goods! I'd like to try their pancakes for breakfast one morning too.

Turkey Avocado Club Panini
Anica I.

love coming here the smoothies are amazing. the hot chocolate is amazing. the bacon egg cheese is amazing. everyone is so nice and helpful especially with todays meal the yummy turkey avocado club panini :D

Bagel "with cream cheese"
Melabear R.

When I ordered a bagel with CC, there was hardly any cream cheese on it ($2.00) When I ordered a bagel with "extra cream cheese" which costs an extra $.50, they make me wait 10 minutes for a bagel with hardly any cream cheese on it. I will no longer be a customer.

I love Brother's Bakery!!
Aye J.

Staff are sure to become a part of your daily morning especially if you work with neighboring businesses and school, I even see some of my students/families here for some bonding time before drop-off. Brother's Bakery staff remember your names and orders and this adds to the family dynamic we strive to create in the community. Personally I call (or order online) them as soon as I hit 125th or 110th street (on the 6 train) and they try to make sure its ready by the time I get to them so I'm out the door and at work. (By far the best customer service) They're food is cooked to order and fresh, their baked good are SOOOO delicious and addictive. Be careful, bc this place isn't a one-time stop.

Cobb salad... About 10 bucks
Sasha G.

This is a great place to have in El Barrio. Located two avenue blocks away from my job, it's a great spot to grab a chai and salad whenever I need an escape from teacher work room sugary snacks. The chai is a pre-made concoction that contains too much sugar & not enough chai but it's definitely the best (if not only) chai in the neighborhood. The salad I had here (Cobb) was pretty phenomenal. It had actual bacon (rather than sad bacon bits), real slices of avocado (so real that the guy making it camouflaged a piece of the avocado skin in my salad blending perfectly well with the lettuce hence -1 star), mostly fresh lettuce, hard boiled egg, grilled chicken (tasty & seasoned), and a generous amount of blue cheese. Served up with a light vinaigrette. Overall I was super pleased with this salad considering I've paid the same elsewhere for a far worse salad. Their croissants (& other breakfast pastries) tend to be on the greasy side. Sometimes I grab one of their croissants at Uptown Roasters, a freshly roasted coffee cafe I frequent in the mornings. A decent croissant but nothing to drool over. This cafe deserves a solid 3/4 stars for being the only one like it in this hood and although their prices are a bit high for this neighborhood they do offer MUCH better quality than the standard corner bodega you're likely to see around here.

Spinach and Feta Omelette (in a wrap) and Breakfast Burrito Wrap. Yummy!

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I love the bacon grilled cheese with avocado! I've tried different soups and sandwiches, they have all been delicious.

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Pretty average food, average if not a bit below average service. The space is noce and clean, and food comes out pretty fast.

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Staff are attentive, courteous. Food is fresh, salads & sandwiches; bakery goods fresh and tasty.

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Love the services specially Jessica is really nice and always remember what i like to order.

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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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4.3(133 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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Sitting area in the back.

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3.0(2 reviews)
1.8 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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4.1(135 reviews)
1.8 mi•Harlem
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Service is consistently one of the slowest here when dining in. I think it's because there's only…read moreone server. The breakfast burrito here is great, but my favorite is their club sandwich. I love how crispy the bread is. Sometimes the bacon is a little too salty for me, but I still love it. The sandwich is huge so it's good to split with someone. I wish the pickle was a half or full pickle instead of the quarter. I get this with their spicy espresso sauce and that's really good, too. The ceasar salad was overdressed. Their burger is good and so are their fries. Portions are large. I also like their spicy latte and they have an iced oat milk rooibos tea that's very good. Their espresso martini is also very good. I like to drink my coffee black, but the coffee here wasn't hot enough for me. Their pastries are solid, but not something I would buy again. I've tried both their sweet and salty pastries.

Nothing special…read more It's a place to get a pricy coffee and order something light (limited menu). Some people might really like the coffees with a ton of add ins, but it's just not my cup of tea. The sandwich also was falling apart - I needed to use a fork and knife to eat it. The service was friendly at least, and it was fun to listen to the Britney Spears albums they had on.

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