Great coffee! The decor was classy and clean. The owner was very helpful and hospitable. Open early. I got there a little after 7 AM. I would say it is one of the nicer establishments in the Harlem area. Although I didn't have the food, it smelled fantastic when they work cooking meats for sandwiches on the flat top grill. read more

Harlem Cafe - Great view from inside looking outside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Went here with wifey and the youngest daughter on Saturday May 26th 2026. Simple decor, nice and clean. Friendly wait staff. Wifey ordered a turkey bacon egg and cheese. She said it was good, it came on a burger bun. The daughter had the waffles, which she enjoyed. I had steak and eggs. The eggs were really good, I got them scrambled with cheese. The steak was decent. All in all good experience, cool for a quick bite. read more

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I've been reaching out to this place regarding a catering order for over a week. The customer service is horrific , whoever they have answering the phones are extremely rude. They aren't helpful and will just hang up the phone on you. I will be raking my business elsewhere! read more

Very cute spot to grab a meal cozy vibes and friendly atmosphere you can even work from home in there. I was excited to try it after seeing a few TikToks and reading good reviews, but honestly the food just didn't hit for me. The mimosa and the green drink were both solid, but my pancakes were thick and a bit too heavy and I don't remember the eggs bacon or potatoes. My cousin enjoyed her avocado toast and salad, though! Would I come back? Probably for the mimosa, but that's about it. read more

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Delicious food (we went for brunch), kind staff, would definitely recommend and return! Their bacon and steak and eggs were all on point. They do the basics really well and that says a lot! read more

Great food. Good vibes. Delicious Breakfast. Awesome service. Needed a quick and convenient place to have a breakfast with my friend I hadn't seen in a long time. The Harlem was able to accommodate our small party of 3. All food items were carefully crafted to perfection. We had a wonderful time. read more

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Excellent service, ambiance, food was fantastic. I had the waffles with fruit and will again! Look forward to going for lunch next time.

10/10 experience! I enjoyed this little hole in the wall! The food was so good and fresh, even my drink! I would recommend this place to anyone! I will say it was a little small be prepared to feel cramped but other than that. I LOVE THEM! read more

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Great place for a classic breakfast. Quality service with great food! One of the Best hot chocolates I've ever had read more

Harlem Cafe - The 1. American Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Beware of sneaky waiters. I wish I could give this place a good review, but the final service event was a total downer. My girlfriend and I had brunch here for the first time on a lovely Friday morning. The food was delicious and the service (while we were eating) was delightful. The prices were reasonable, typical for NYC ($17 omelette, $17 waffle, $8 fruit). Definitely not a deal, but okay for the experience and area. When it was time to pay the check, I was fully prepared to give a good tip based on our experience, 20-25%. However, the waiter ran the tab and already put in a 30% tip. $18 on a $52 tab! There were only two of us (not a large party) and even a large-party included tip would have been more like 18%. When I reviewed the bill and asked about it, the waiter said he included the tip and gazed back with a "what are you going to do about it?" smile. This final exchange was extremely disappointing and we will not be back. read more

Harlem Cafe - Bacon Omelette, home fries, and pure green drink (kale, celery, ginger). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Came with a group of 4 on a friday and was seated and seved very fast. Food was fresh and came fast as well. We all ordered the cheese steak which was okay didnt really like the taste of the meat but it was cooked fresh and the workers were nice read more

Harlem Cafe - 1. Philly Cheesesteak - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I discovered Harlem Cafe by chance when I needed a spot for a virtual meeting, and it turned out to be the perfect find! I spent nearly two hours on a Saturday afternoon enjoying the great atmosphere, good music, and excellent service. I ordered a smoothie and a crêpe--both absolutely delicious. I also took home the Harlem Chicken and Roasted Salmon for dinner, and they were exquisite! This place has quickly become one I want to return to every week. Highly recommended! read more

Harlem Cafe - Smoothie and Crêpe (banana & Nutella) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

So if I could give a place 0 stars I would. I didn't realize until I was already home that I was overcharged. I only had packages ($17) steak and eggs ($21) and jasmine tea ($4) and my total came up to $71 which doesn't add up. And I also realized that they were making certain people pay at the counter versus giving others a chance to pay at their table with a receipt given. So beware and pay attention to your bill. I also tried calling to see what happened and I was told I was speaking to the manager but once I told them my issue they told me to call back in 2 hours read more

Harlem Cafe - Pancakes and steak and eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The cafe is a fair size and offers indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is small and has shaded and unshaded options. The servers were very welcoming and personable, however once they serve you, they peer at your table but don't actually come over to receive any requests or help you unless you wave them over or get up to go get them. The menu options are great, however they have some items on the menu that are not available. I ordered an unavailable item and waited for my order and later was told they don't have it. I ordered the waffle with fresh fruit which was recommended and was nearly $20 and even though I don't eat waffles, the waffle itself was great however the plating was confusing. I had a waffle with no butter and no offer of butter, fruit that was not fresh including few strawberries, few blueberries, few banana slices, and lots of cantaloupe. My plate also had lots of powdered sugar and hard crunchy granola, which I was confused about. My roasted potatoes that I ordered as a side that were $8 were good, but there was no ranch when requested because they don't have it. The pastries cheese danish was yummy but the danish with something green was not pleasant and I cannot discern what the green substance was because there's no way it was spinache and tasted as if it had mint. I wish I had seen the flies swarming the pasties before ordering them. Overall everyone enjoyed their meal and the servers when they showed up but we would not likely come back. read more

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Amazing service. Loved the Egg sandwich and the home fries. The chef was fun to watch him get all the food made. Fun music. Good seating for our family of 5. read more

Harlem Cafe - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent experience on Sunday morning after Christmas. We stopped in and had a table in just 5 minutes. My group of 3 had waffles, pancakes, cheese danish and the American breakfast. Everything was hot and fresh. The home fries and waffles were exceptional. We will be back!! read more

The food is served hot and fresh the servers is very nice and attentive I love the decor and it's a pleasure to eat somewhere that feels like home read more

What a cute lil spot! I came in on a Sunday after church with one of my church members, and I must say we had such a good time. We walked in at the perfect time, as we were able to snag the last table for two. It's a cute and Kuwait spot and I was happy to see that each table was packed with patrons who genuinely look like they were enjoying themselves. If I'm correct, the owner of Ponty Bistro owns this place as well, so I knew I was in for a delicious meal. The menu is composed of great breakfast and lunch selections. My church friend said that she had been before and out of all the things that she's eaten, everything was delicious so I couldn't go wrong. We decided to do breakfast. She did let me know in advance that the waffles were really sweet, but she also let me know they were really good. I picked the waffles, she picked the pancakes, and we both got turkey bacon on the side. She also got a side of eggs, they just weren't pictured. Both the waffles and pancake came with the cute fruit salad, which I thought was a nice touch. The waffle was indeed really sweet, although they did offer syrup. I really didn't need it at all. But they were absolutely delicious. I don't even think it was the powdered sugar that did it, I think the waffle itself was just made with a level of sweetness. The turkey bacon was cooked perfectly. I'm not a fan of the eggs, but my girlfriend really enjoyed them. We both also noted I t's great that the eggs were pretty bare, and the sense that they let people individually add their own salt and pepper to it. Each person has a different preference with that, so leaving it up to the individual as always a safe bet. Maybe because it was Sunday, maybe because it was Harlem, but it was cute to see that as there was only one bathroom, people waiting in line ended up talking to patrons at other table, mixing and mingling as they waited. They had a Philly cheesesteak on the menu, which looked absolutely delicious as I saw another patron order. I definitely will be back and I'm also looking forward to trying their breakfast juices, teas, and maybe next time I'm mimosa or two. read more

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Maaaad good matcha but mad expensive. Excellent and fast service. Cozy but lovely interiors.

Really enjoyed my brunch here at this neat cafe. Even though it was a weirdly slammed Sunday, the services was on point and the food was delicious! I ordered the mushroom omelette and my dining partner got the bagel and lox. My partner like the bagel and lox, it was balanced and quite tasty. She also really enjoyed the side greens as well. I was really happy with my omelette - perfectly cooked mushrooms and lots of yummy cheese. The potatoes were also quite good as well and were leveled up with the hot sauce. Coffee was great and couldn't be happier with this great place! Will keep in my rotation of breakfast spots when up with Harlem. read more

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Have walked by this place a million times and with friends in town, finally decided to stop in. Arrived around 2pm on a Wednesday and there were just three tables there and plenty of staff with amazing service. Started off with mimosas and sadly they only had regular, OJ and champagne...so I would have prefered another flavor but these did not disappoint. Not sour at all and were on the sweeter side. Ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and the egg sandwich with bacon. Both were delicious, we ate every last bit and didn't leave anything. Glad I finally stopped in as this will be a quick staple for the neighborhood, and I'd love to try other things on their menu. The service was also great with the food coming out hot! So hot we both had to give it a few to cool down. The restaurant was clean and modern with a single stall restroom that was also clean. read more

Harlem Cafe - Egg sandwich with Bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent service. Excellent food. Warm and quaint ambiance. Beat the rush...and get in early! One of the best brunch eateries I've found in Harlem. read more

My bestie and I came here for a late breakfast. Upon looking at the menu, we were a bit hesitant to sit down; looking at the prices ($15 egg sandwich + 5 if you add bacon). I felt a gravitational pull when the waiter (who was a looker) gave me a friendly smile. When we sat down, we were greeted right away (post-smile). I ordered a great espresso and the bestie ordered an orange juice (tasted like Sunny D, yikes). We got our food relatively quickly . The pancakes and the egg sandwich were at best mediocre. We both thought the items were overpriced but I they gotta pay this steep gentrified harlem rent somehow. The best part of the experience was the music and the ambience. We'd come back for the coffee , that about it. The moral of this restaurant story is don't sit down just because the waiter gave you a cute smile! read more

Harlem Cafe - Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Really good food & service. Food came fast. Very clean inside. The ambience is wonderful. We definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Harlem Cafe - Bacon omelet chocolate croissant and Belgian waffle. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The service was excellent and even though we just had pastries and coffee/tea, the food was terrific.

Great food. Great service. Would put this on heavy rotation if I lived closer. They put in the effort.

We walked in & immediately walked out. Nope - not doing hash browns that look like McDonald's - sorry

First Class service w/ the food to match Just the right experience.... Location.... Openness..... and feel Happy Sunday Morning!! read more

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omg!!! where do i start. the customer services excellent top ten. this place is run by 4 men who are all on point. the food is yummy!!! the atmosphere is warm inviting family vibes read more

Food was okay. Read your receipt carefully especially if using credit card to pay. Lots of hidden fees and taxes. I was also automatically charged a gratuity, which I did not realize. I always automatically tip folks 20% so they essentially received a 40% tip on a meal that was just okay and service that was also only okay... read more

Harlem Cafe - Belgian waffle, pancakes, and breakfast plate. Matcha latte and mimosa. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Don't waste your time or money unless you need a place to kill time. They are desperate for money and it shows. It's actually disgusting. They charge automatic gratuity for a party of 1? Really? The food is subpar and don't even bother with the pastries. They look cheap and dry. They can benefit from having a woman there running the place because the manager is persistently aggressive. I felt pressured to order right away when I couldn't decide on a meal. I barely see neighborhood folks there, mostly tourists which should tell you they don't have a consistent customer base. read more

Really cute place. the service is quick and the men working there are attentive. The omelette was great. The ice coffee was good too. read more

Harlem Cafe - Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

OVERALL: -Terrific breakfast for reasonable prices -Food quality rivals a lot of the hyped-up brunch places I've been too -Highly recommend the pancakes ARRIVAL: -Saw this place on Google maps and loved the look of the menu, specifically the breakfast options, and the general look of the place. I live nearby so I was excited about a new casual place to hang out and have breakfast. -I arrived around 11:30am on a Saturday. It was relatively busy, but there were still several open tables. FOOD: -I ended up having two meals here because I was killing time before other plans. I had the Cisse's Pancakes and the mushroom omelette. Both were very good. -The mushroom omelette and the home fries were both well-seasoned and had great flavor. Eggs were fluffy and not overcooked. Potatoes were cooked thoroughly, but not burnt or mushy. There was not enough cheese in the omelette for my taste, but because of the seasoning and the mushrooms, even the bites without cheese tasted really good. -Pancakes were practically perfect. Each pancake had a buttery crispness to its exterior, a light fluffy inside, and a touch of sweetness so they didn't need much syrup. -It's not necessarily cheap, but food of this quality and these portions is much more expensive at other Manhattan restaurants (especially brunch places) SERVICE: -My server, Ibrahim, was great! He was very pleasant and hospitable. -They have a sign on the door that says there's a 1-hour seating limit, but no one hurried me or pressured me to leave after it had been an hour, which was very nice. LAYOUT/ATMOSPHERE: -Very much a relaxed, diner-like vibe. -They even have a lunch counter like some classic diners do. -It seemed like they only have one person serving the tables while the other makes coffee and takes to-go orders at the register. -The chef and small kitchen area is right behind the lunch counter so you can see them cooking everything, which I thought was cool. read more

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Old lady at front desk is rude. Overcharges without saying things. You'd have to check her on it. She admitted to not telling me the extras and how things that are usually free aren't. U will be charged for jelly and other normally free condiments. She is very rude when caught. But I care more about the tricking ppl out of their money. read more

When I visited new York my last food experience was at Harlem Cafe. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was fantastic. My favorite item on the menu was the waffle with peaches and powdered sugar. I chose the option of having fruit which was fresh. This is place you should check out when you are in Harlem! read more

This place is awful. I will never return. It makes me feel annoyed because it could be great. I ordered fruit that included strawberries, and they tasted like they had been cut with a knife or on a cutting board that was also used to cut garlic or onions. When I asked for a spoon, the server proceeded to use his fingers to polish the part of the spoon that goes into one's mouth. I demanded he get me another spoon. He then rinsed it under the scalding water in the espresso machine. The bathroom was filthy! The place was a mess. The patio had cans strewn in the planters. I hope they do better! read more

The waitress, the food was good and fast, clean and friendly environment. Great for drinks family and children. Great menu variety.

Frequent here often and usually a good experience but after today, I know I won't be back. Tasteless omlette, brittle and dry bacon, home fries did not taste fresh. I asked for a side of sliced tomatoes, why did he give me a plate of four grape tomatoes cut in half, I believe I was even charged for side of tomatoes. Asked for coffee, I had to get up, walk to the register to ask for milk; again had to get up and walk to the register to inform him about the bacon; again had to walk to the register to get my check and pay. It's ok to converse with coworkers and customers, good actually, but you have to check on customers to ensure the food is satisfactory. Well I lost a couple of calories walking to and from the register. Do better Harlem Cafe. read more

Harlem Cafe - Mushroom omlette with home fries and a side of bacon... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Good food. Friendly staff. Nice ambience Don't go in too early as they start functioning later than most breakfast places read more

I ordered a turkey club ($15). A surcharge of 3.9% for using a credit card. Only two grilled slices of bread, only 1 (a first) slice of turkey, supposedly "smoked," a thin, tasteless slice of tomato, and several slices of bacon. The side of potatoes were greasy. I should have ordered the salad. The service was fine. Ambiance was upbeat. I've never been served a sandwich in a deli or restaurant with one slice of turkey or ham. I was very unhappy except for the conversation with friends, which would have been the same over coffee. read more